Study Guide

Objective

After the course the student knows the basics of mechanics and is able to solve problems related to motion and energy.

Content

Units, quantities and graphical presentation
Kinematics
Mechanics

Location and time

3-4 hrs per week (1-2 sessions per week) according to calendar in Oma.
Weekly homework exercises that will impact evaluation (weight ~40% of total course).

Materials

OpenStax University Physics vol 1. Chapters 1-11.

pdf available in www.openstax.org

Teaching methods

Interactive lessons at campus 3-4 hrs per week. No remote participation possibility. Attendance required.

Employer connections

None.

Exam schedules

Four mid-term exams at regular intervals. Re-exams only if agreed before the actual exam date. No chance to take re-exams to improve grade.

International connections

None.

Completion alternatives

Only if agreed with the teacher separately.

Student workload

135 hrs in total, of which 50 hrs lessons and 85 hrs self-study with lesson refresh, homework and study for mid-term exams.

Content scheduling

Lessons on every week on the semester. Mid-term exams on four weeks interval.

Further information

None.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student 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. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in the degree and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in their field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise in their field and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment methods and criteria

Max 50 pts
Grade 5: 44 pts
Grade 4: 37 pts
Grade 3: 30 pts
Grade 2: 24 pts
Grade 1 (pass): 17 pts