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2021-2022 College Catalog 
    
2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AVM 205 - Motion Dynamics

2.5 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
1.25 lecture periods 3.75 lab periods

Principles of hydraulic power. Includes basic physics, basic mechanics, heat and fluid dynamics, fabrication and installation of fluid lines and fittings, laws of motion, basic aerodynamics, and aircraft nomenclature.

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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of basic physics and mechanics
  2. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of hydraulic theory
  3. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of aerodynamic theory
  4. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of common aircraft nomenclature

Outline:
  1. Basic Physics
    1. Terms
    2. Principles of physics
    3. States of matter
    4. Laws of motion
    5. Potential energy
    6. Kinetic energy
  2. Simple Mechanics
    1. Stresses
    2. Leverage
    3. Stored energy
    4. Ratios
  3. Sound, Heat, and Fluid Dynamics
    1. Heat and energy
    2. Heat transfer
    3. Sound transmission
    4. Temperature monitoring
    5. Pressure types
    6. Pressure monitoring
  4. Hydraulic Lines and Fittings
    1. Rigid lines
    2. Flexible lines
    3. Standard fittings
    4. Military Standard (MS), Army, Navy Standard (AN), and Advisory Circular (AC) standards
    5. Tooling
    6. Fabrication methods
  5. Basic Aerodynamics
    1. Forces of flight
    2. Physics of aerodynamics
    3. Airfoils
    4. Atmospheric conditions
    5. Center of pressure
    6. Supersonic flight
    7. Axis of an aircraft
    8. Stalls
    9. Control around the axis
    10. Speed, pitch, roll control
  6. Aircraft nomenclature
    1. Primary structure
    2. Primary flight controls
    3. Secondary flight controls
    4. Cockpit controls
    5. Cowlings and nacelles
    6. Skins and fairings
    7. Landing gear
    8. Panels and doors
    9. Wing types
    10. Empennage types
    11. Bundy layer control


Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2021/2022