Phys1 Force and Motion (3 cr)
Code: TZLF1300-3093
General information
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023
Timing
21.08.2023 - 19.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
- Pertti Ahonen
Groups
-
TAR23S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Automation and Robotics
Objective
Purpose:
You will learn the basic concepts of kinematics and dynamics. You will also learn logical thinking and problem solving strategies.
EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and understanding
Learning outcomes:
After completing this course you are able to identify the basic principles of kinematics and dynamics.
Content
SI-units, scalars, vectors, uniformly accelerated one dimensional motion, projectile motion, Newton's laws, mechanical forces, uniform circular motion, rotational motion, torque and moment of inertia.
Materials
Knight, Randal D. Physics for Scientists and Engineers. Pearson International edition.
Teaching methods
- lessons
- self-study
- exercises
Exam schedules
Exam and two possible resits. Dates and places will be announced in the beginning of the course.
Student workload
One credit equals 27 hours of work, so this course will take about 81 working hours.
Further information
Assessment criteria: points from the exercises and the exam
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient 1
You are able to recognize phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve simple course related problems. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs to get the right information. Your calculations may have some mistakes.
Satisfactory 2
You are able to understand phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve basic problems with the help of examples. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs to get the right information. Your calculations may have some mistakes.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good 3
You are able to understand phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve basic problems. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs and you are also able to produce them yourself. Your calculations may have some mistakes.
Very good 4
You are able to understand phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve challenging problems. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs and you are able to produce them yourself. You are also able to evaluate the assumptions and applicabilities of the models you are using. Your calculations are mainly right.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent 5
You are able to understand phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve challenging problems. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs and you are able to make make them yourself. You are also able to evaluate the assumptions and applicabilities of the models you are using. You can apply your knowledge to new situations. Your calculations are right but may have some careless errors.
Qualifications
Basic knowledge of elementary functions and ability to solve simple equations is required.