Course Structure

Lecture Topics:

Topic	Number of Lectures
Review of Newton-Euler dynamics	6
Lagrangian dynamics	6
Rigid body motions in 3D	6
Aircraft and Spacecraft dynamics	6

Measurable Outcomes:

At the end of this subject, students will be able to:

• Derive the equations of motion in accelerating and rotating frames.
• Solve for the equations of motion using both the Newton-Euler and Lagrangian
  formulations.
• Simulate and predict complex dynamic behavior of vehicles such as projectiles,
  aircraft, and spacecraft.
• Use MATLAB® as a tool for matrix manipulations and dynamic simulation.
• Linearize the 6DOF motions associated with most dynamic behavior to establish the basic modes of the motion.

Assessment Methods:
Quizzes, homework problems, laboratory assignments.