Basic Studies in Engineering Physics (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student
• understands the SI system
• develops a scientific way of thinking that helps them analyse and understand physical phenomena
• is familiar with the scientific approach to solving simple physics problems
• improves on evaluating and solving physics problems.

Content

• Quantities and unit conversions
• Kinematics
• Dynamics
• Work, energy, and power
• Momentum
• Rotational motion

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge required.

Teaching methods

Lähiopetuskerroilla tehtävät harjoitustehtävät

Location and time

Lähiopetus
Moodle

Learning materials and recommended literature

Tekniikan Fysiikka 1

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Recognition of previously acquired knowledge

Internship and working life connections

n/a.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The implementation will consist of two exams, a midterm exam and an exam at the end of the course. There is a retake option at the end of the course. You can retake the exam twice.

International connections

n/a.

Student workload

The course is worth five credits. One credit represents 27 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

1. Quantities, units and unit conversions
2. Motion in one dimension
3. Basics of Newtonian dynamics
4. Linear momentum
5. Work, energy, power and the coefficient of efficiency
6. Dynamics of circular motion
7. Kinematics and dynamics on rotational motion

Assessment methods and criteria

Satisfactory (1-2)
The student recognizes the basic physical concepts and models covered in the course and is able to solve simple problems related to them.

Good (3-4)
The student is able to apply the basic physical concepts and models covered in the course to simple problems in natural sciences and technology.

Excellent (5)
The student is able to apply and combine the basic physical concepts and models covered in the course to more demanding problems in natural sciences and technology.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to identify the basic physical concepts and models covered in the course and can solve simple problems related to them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to apply the basic physical concepts and models covered in the course to simple scientific and engineering problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply and combine the basic physical concepts and models covered in the course to more demanding problems in science and engineering.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to identify the basic physical concepts and models covered in the course and can solve simple problems related to them.