Fundamentals of Physics (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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

Prerequisites

The student is expected to have basic mathematical skills.

Teaching methods

Lectures (classroom or remote connection)

Location and time

N/A

Learning materials and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

To be agreed during the lessons

International connections

N/A

Student workload

Lectures: 20 h
Homework: 30 h
Self-study: 85 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: 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

Further information for students

Opetustilanteen tallenteet
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Tietosuojaseloste
Kuvaus opintojaksolla tapahtuvasta henkilötietojen käsittelystä löytyy Metropolian julkisilla verkkosivuilla julkaistusta Metropolian opiskelija- ja opintotietorekisterin tietosuojaselosteesta
https://www.metropolia.fi/fi/metropoliasta/tietosuoja-ja-gdpr/tietosuojaselosteet/metropolian-opiskelija-ja-opintotietorekisteri

Assessment methods and criteria

Weekly assignments. No resits. Total points 50.

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.