Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

Overview

A Georgia Tech course on the foundational principles of engineering mechanics — statics, torque, and structural analysis — the kind of grounding that underlies mechanical and civil engineering coursework further down the line.

Who it's for

Built as an entry point for students newer to engineering analysis, though it leans on applied mathematics and trigonometry, so some math comfort helps going in. It's a heavily enrolled course, with over 300,000 students having taken it.

Key skills

• Engineering analysis and structural calculations
• Understanding torque and force in mechanical systems
• Applied mathematics and trigonometry as engineering tools

A solid, rigorous starting point for anyone building toward a mechanical or civil engineering track.