Fundamentals of Physics (5 cr)

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

Location and time

N/A

Materials

Teacher's lecture notes. Student can use based on needs a highschool level or university of applied sciences level or science university level physics book, e.g. Tekniikan Fysiikka 1 (in Finnish), Momentti 1(in Finnish). In English you can find the so-called Open Stax books on the Internet.

Teaching methods

Lectures and guided assigment sessions.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

3 - 4 midterm exams, no resits. Dates will be agreed during the course. In resit sessions the exam includes the entire course content.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Lectures: 60 h
Home work: 15 h
Exams: 4 h
Self study: 55 h
Total 134 h

Content scheduling

1st period parts 1-4
1: Introduction to the study of physics, physical quantities and graphs
2: Representation of motion, position and velocity in one-dimensional motion
3: Acceleration in one-dimensional motion
4: Relative motion, Two-dimensional motion: circular motion, projectile motion
2nd period parts 5-9
5: Interaction, forces and Newton's laws
6: Application of Newton's laws
7: Energy, power and work, energy
8: Torque
9: Rotational motion

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

The maximum score is 50 points
1 = 40% of the maximum score
2 = 52% of the maximum score
3 = 64% of the maximum score
4 = 76% of the maximum score
5 = 88% of the maximum score

Qualifications

The student is expected to have basic mathematical skills.