Study Guide

Objective

The student appreciates the role of mechanics as the conceptual and historical basis of all scientific knowledge.
The student acquires conceptual understanding on curvilinear planar motion and learns how to analyse such motion in detail using vector calculus.
The student learns to recognize and model forces (interactions) that appear in common practical circumstances, and learns how to determine the effects of such forces using the equations of motion for mechanical systems.
The student understands the concepts of mechanical work, energy and power and learns how to apply the principle of energy conservation.
The student becomes familiar with the basic concepts of thermal physics, perceives the connection between thermal physics and mechanics, and acquires an understanding of basic phenomena related to heat and temperature. n completion of the course, the student has a basic understanding of the structure of matter and of the crude classification of materials to conductors and dielectrics. The student learns to visualize electrical phenomena and issues related to electrical safety. The student learns the significance and precise definitions of the basic concepts of electricity – electric charge, voltage, electric current and resistance. The student learns to describe the electrical forces using electric fields, and recognises the basic equations that relate the fields to distributions of electric charges. The student learns the principle of operation and several technical applications of a capacitor. The student learns to solve problems dealing with simple direct current circuits.

Content

Planar motion
Newton’s laws and their applications
Mechanical work, energy, power and the conservation of energy
Basic concepts and phenomena in thermal physicsElectric charge, electric force and electric field
Electric potential and voltage
Conductors and dielectrics, electric fields in solids
Capacitors
Electric current, Ohm’s law and direct current circuits

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.