Dynamics of Rigid Bodies

Last Updated: Tue, 08/25/2026
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
2202
Section:
D
CRN
84180
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Denis
Instructor last name:
Dorozhkin
Catalog Description

Kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies in one, two, and three dimensions. Work-energy and impulse-momentum concepts.

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Computing Techniques

Last Updated: Thu, 08/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
2016
Section:
C
CRN
84080
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Emily
Instructor last name:
Sanders
Catalog Description

This course is an introduction to the use of computers and MATLAB programming for the solution of mechanical engineering problems. Topics include: basic numerical methods, sources of error in computing, numerical error analysis, modular software design, MATLAB computing environment, root finding, curve fitting using regression methods, polynomial interpolation, numerical integration, numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations, numerical solutions of optimization problems.

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Active

Doctoral Thesis

Last Updated: Thu, 04/09/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
ME
Course number:
9000
Section:
HU
CRN
91766
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
David
Instructor last name:
Hu
Catalog Description

This course provides academic credit for independent thesis research conducted under the supervision of a Georgia Tech faculty advisor. The course does not involve regular class meetings, assignments, or examinations. The scope and direction of research are determined by the student in consultation with the thesis advisor, consistent with the requirements of the degree program.

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