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Fundamentals of Physics (5 cr)

Code: TX00FN66-3002

General information


Enrollment

29.04.2024

Timing

19.08.2024 - 13.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Smart and Clean Solutions

Campus

Leiritie 1

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Electrical and Automation Engineering
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
  • Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering

Teachers

  • Hannu Turunen

Teacher in charge

Raisa Kallio

Objective

The student understands the SI system. The student can understand phenomena from a scientific point of view. The student knows the scientific way of thinking in solving simple physics problems. The student's thinking in physics applications is developed.

Content

-Units, quantities and graphical representations
-Kinematics
-Mechanics

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows how to use the SI system and the units. The student knows the basics of mechanics. The student can solve simple problems in kinematics and mechanics.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can solve various problems in kinematics and mechanics as well as problems related to rotational motion. The student can use graphical representations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can apply the principles of mechanics and kinematics to the study of phenomena in his/her field. The student can identify and describe different natural phenomena. The student can produce and analyse graphical results.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows how to use the SI system and the units. The student knows the basics of mechanics. The student can solve simple problems in kinematics and mechanics.

Prerequisites

The student is expected to have basic mathematical skills.