Engineering Mechanics III aims to lay the foundational knowledge required to mathematically define and analyse kinematically involved situations. The course begins by detailing how to define local coordinates appropriately for different situations, defining point- and rigid body motion, and introducing the Euler Derivative. Then it begins to introduce Newton's First Law in the context of the Principle of Linear Momentum, along with applications. This is then built upon to introduce the Principle of Angular Momentum, applied to rigid bodies. Impact kinetics, and work and energy principles are touched upon throughout, explained in the context of each aforementioned principle using examples scenarios. Then the counter-intuitive topic of gyroscopic motion is explained, followed by an introduction into vibration and oscillations. 

Within each topic, the basic principles are first explained in a generic sense, often only introducing rather abstract mathematical relationships. Then from there the focus is narrowed and the applications of these relationships are explored through a variety of example scenarios, structured problems, and worksheets. This aims to promote a creative and diverse thought process, through which, when approached by a problem, students are able to analytically establish which principles are applicable, and use the associated equations to describe a solution.