ENS209-3 Statics
ENS209-3 Statics
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Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Edin Berberović
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
- To provide students with a basic understanding of forces and force systems and equilibrium conditions for particle or rigid body - To teach students how to perform an analysis of forces and bending moments developed in structural members - To teach students how to determine centers of gravity of solid bodies and moments of inertia of an area
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Engineering Mechanics – Statics, R.C. Hibbeler, 14th edition, Prentice Hall, 2016.
Additional Literature
Statics and Strength of Materials, 1st edition, R.L. Mott, Pearson College Div., 2009.Teaching Methods
Class discussions with examples and demonstrations with real static systems
Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General principles | Ch. 1 |
| 2 | Force vectors | Ch. 2 |
| 3 | Equilibrium of a Particle | Ch. 3 |
| 4 | Force System Resultants | Ch. 4 |
| 5 | Equilibrium of a Rigid Body | Ch. 5 |
| 6 | Equilibrium of a Rigid Body (continuation) | Ch. 5 |
| 7 | Quiz 1 (Ch. 1 to 5), Review of the quiz results and review for the Mid-term exam | Ch. 1 to 5 |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Ch. 1 to 5 |
| 9 | Structural Analysis | Ch. 6 |
| 10 | Internal Forces | Ch. 7 |
| 11 | Friction | Ch. 8 |
| 12 | Center of Gravity and Centroid | Ch. 9 |
| 13 | Moments of Inertia | Ch. 10 |
| 14 | Quiz 2 (Ch. 6 to 10), Review of the quiz results and review for the Final exam | Ch. 6 to 10 |
| 15 | Review for the final exam | Ch. 6 to 10 |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENS209-3.1 | Course | Tuesday 17:00 - 19:50 | A F1.25 | - | - |
| ENS209-3.2 | Tutorial | Monday 15:00 - 17:50 | A F1.17 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 20:00 | A F1.25 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Mid-term exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3
Quiz
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2
Homework Assignment
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 2 4 5 6
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 3 ECTS credit course corresponds to 75 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture hours
33 hours ⏳ (11 week × 3 h)
Active tutorials
22 hours ⏳ (11 week × 2 h)
Homework Assignments
5 hours ⏳ (5 week × 1 h)
Midterm Exam Study
5 hours ⏳ (1 week × 5 h)
Final Exam Study
10 hours ⏳ (1 week × 10 h)
75 Total Workload Hours
3 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ENS209-3] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Feb 02, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ENS209-3 | Statics | 3 | 2 | 3 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | MATH101 | It is a prerequisite to | ME210-3 | |||||||
| Lecturer | Edin Berberović | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Tuesday: 18:00-20:00 |
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| eberberovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Ammar Hodža | Assistant E-mail | ahodza@ius.edu.ba | |||||||
| Course Objectives | - To provide students with a basic understanding of forces and force systems and equilibrium conditions for particle or rigid body - To teach students how to perform an analysis of forces and bending moments developed in structural members - To teach students how to determine centers of gravity of solid bodies and moments of inertia of an area |
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| Textbook | Engineering Mechanics – Statics, R.C. Hibbeler, 14th edition, Prentice Hall, 2016. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Class discussions with examples and demonstrations with real static systems. Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | General principles | Ch. 1 | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Force vectors | Ch. 2 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Equilibrium of a Particle | Ch. 3 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Force System Resultants | Ch. 4 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Equilibrium of a Rigid Body | Ch. 5 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Equilibrium of a Rigid Body (continuation) | Ch. 5 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Quiz 1 (Ch. 1 to 5), Review of the quiz results and review for the Mid-term exam | Ch. 1 to 5 | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Mid-term exam | Ch. 1 to 5 | ||||||||
| Week 9 | Structural Analysis | Ch. 6 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Internal Forces | Ch. 7 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Friction | Ch. 8 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Center of Gravity and Centroid | Ch. 9 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Moments of Inertia | Ch. 10 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Quiz 2 (Ch. 6 to 10), Review of the quiz results and review for the Final exam | Ch. 6 to 10 | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Review for the final exam | Ch. 6 to 10 | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | all | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Mid-term exam | 1 | 30 | 1 , 2, 3 | Not Allowed | |
| Quiz | 2 | 15 | 1, 2 | Not Allowed | |
| Homework Assignment | 2 | 15 | 2, 4, 5, 6 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture hours | 3 | 11 | 33 | Active tutorials | 2 | 11 | 22 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 5 | 5 | Midterm Exam Study | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Final Exam Study | 10 | 1 | 10 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 75 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 3 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 19/02/2026 | |||||||||