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Basic Studies in Engineering Physics (5 ECTS)

Code: TX00FX88-3011

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
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Timing
25.08.2025 - 21.12.2025
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Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
Automotive Engineering
Teachers
Joel Kontturi
Teacher in charge
Joel Kontturi
Groups
A25C
Ajoneuvotekniikka, aloittaneet opiskelun s.2025
Course
TX00FX88

Implementation has 15 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 45 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Fri 29.08.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Fri 05.09.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Fri 12.09.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Fri 19.09.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Fri 26.09.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Fri 03.10.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Fri 10.10.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Tue 21.10.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Tue 28.10.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Tue 04.11.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Tue 11.11.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Tue 18.11.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Tue 25.11.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Tue 02.12.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Tue 09.12.2025 time 11:00 - 14:00
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Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

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

Location and time

Lähiopetus
Moodle

Materials

Tekniikan Fysiikka 1

Teaching methods

Lähiopetuskerroilla tehtävät harjoitustehtävät

Employer connections

n/a.

Exam schedules

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.

Completion alternatives

Recognition of previously acquired knowledge

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

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.

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.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required.

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