Phys1 Force and Motion (3cr)

Objective

You learn the basics of kinematics and dynamics, which you need to understand the basic phenomena of mechanics. In addition, you learn logical thinking and problem solving.

EUR-ACE Knowledge and understanding
After completing the course, you recognize and understand the basic principles of kinematics and dynamics.

Content

SI system
Scalars and vectors
One dimensional movement
Throwing movement
Newton's laws
Power
Circular motion
Rotational motion
Torque
Moment of inertia

Qualifications

Math1 Equations

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient (1)
You can recognize phenomena in accordance with the subject areas of the course and the models used to describe them. You can solve simple problems related to the subject areas of the course. You can read information from various tables and graphs. Your calculations contain some errors.

Satisfactory (2)
You understand the phenomena in accordance with the subject areas of the course and the models used to describe them. You can solve basic tasks with the help of a model. You can read information from various tables and graphs. Your calculations contain some errors.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3)
You understand the phenomena in accordance with the subject areas of the course and the models used to describe them. You can solve basic tasks. You can read information from tables and graphs and produce different tables and graphs yourself. Your calculations contain some errors.

Very good (4)
You understand the phenomena in accordance with the subject areas of the course and the models used to describe them. You can solve challenging tasks. You can read information from tables and graphs and produce different tables and graphs yourself. You know how to evaluate the hypotheses and applicability of the models you use to the situations under consideration. The calculations you perform are mostly correct.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
You understand the phenomena in accordance with the subject areas of the course and the models used to describe them. You can solve challenging tasks. You can read information from tables and graphs and produce different tables and graphs yourself. You know how to evaluate the hypotheses and applicability of the models you use to the situations under consideration. You can apply what you have learned to new situations. The calculations you performed are completely correct or might contain few errors caused through slight negligence.