AE 104Mechanics 1
- Units
- 0.25
- Faculty
- Engineering
- Subject
- Architectural Engineering
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Newtonian mechanics. Force systems; vectors, forces, and moments; equilibrium and free body diagrams. Mechanics of simple structures.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 1A or higher
- Enrolled in H-Architectural Engineering, H-Civil Engineering, H-Environmental Engineering, or H-Geological Engineering
Antirequisites
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 4937 | 108 / 120 | Th 08:30–09:50 Th 08:30–09:50 M 14:30–15:20 Nov 16 14:30–15:20 |
| TUT 101 | 4939 | 55 / 60 | Th 14:30–15:20 Th 14:30–15:20 |
| TUT 102 | 4938 | 53 / 60 | Th 15:30–16:20 Th 15:30–16:20 |
| TST 201 | 5384 | 108 / 120 | Oct 22 14:30–16:20 Nov 30 18:30–20:20 |
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Winter 2021
AE First Year Course Info/ Syllabus 1 point, 3 comments
u/Al3xDJ911: “… : AE 100 Concepts Studio AE 104 Mechanics 1 AE 115 Linear Algebra CHE 102 Chemistry for Engineers MATH 116 Calculus 1 for Engineering AE 101 History of the Built Environment I've got spare time rn so I thought I'd go ahead and take a look at exactly what I'm going to do in Uni. …”
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