Fundamentals of Physics (5 cr)

Objective

Student is able to make unit transformations and manipulate physical equations. S/he is able to describe the motion of a body computationally and graphically using kinematic quantities. S/he is able to present Newton’s laws and use them. S/he understands the concepts of work, power and energy and the conservation and conversion of energy. S/he knows the basic concepts, quantities and laws related to fluids and thermal physics. S/he understands the difference between temperature and thermal energy.

Content

Physical equations and unit conversions
Kinematics: position, displacement, velocity and acceleration
Dynamics: concept of force, types of force, free-body diagram, Newton's laws
Energy, work, power, and efficiency
Density, pressure, Archimedes’ law
Basics of fluid flow
Temperature scales and thermal expansion
Heat storage and phase change

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student is able to describe the most essential physical quantities and principles covered in the course and apply the knowledge in simple cases.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student is able to present accurately the physical quantities and principles covered in the course and apply the knowledge in practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student is able to present accurately the physical quantities and principles covered in the course and apply the knowledge in new and demanding cases.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student is able to describe the most essential physical quantities and principles covered in the course and apply the knowledge in simple cases.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

Student is able to make unit transformations and manipulate physical equations. S/he is able to describe the motion of a body computationally and graphically using kinematic quantities. S/he is able to present Newton’s laws and use them. S/he understands the concepts of work, power and energy and the conservation and conversion of energy. S/he knows the basic concepts, quantities and laws related to fluids and thermal physics. S/he understands the difference between temperature and thermal energy.

Content

Physical equations and unit conversions
Kinematics: position, displacement, velocity and acceleration
Dynamics: concept of force, types of force, free-body diagram, Newton's laws
Energy, work, power, and efficiency
Density, pressure, Archimedes’ law
Basics of fluid flow
Temperature scales and thermal expansion
Heat storage and phase change

Qualifications

No prerequisites