Basics of Physics
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ITTP0306 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | TT 2016V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2016-2017) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Mäkinen, Seppo |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2016-2017
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | I-ST-1V, I-TT-1V | 2016-10-31 – 2016-12-31 | Seppo Mäkinen | Finnish | 2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will become familiar with the basic concepts of classical mechanics, she will understand the physical contents of the three Newtons laws and the laws of conservation, and she will be able to apply all these. The student will acquire a general view of physics as an important building block of all science. In addition to the theoretical understanding, the student will learn how to perform experimental work in laboratory environment. The student will learn to record the obtained results in a logical way, and she will be able to analyse the data in a scientific manner. Further, the student will learn to estimate the accuracy of her/his experimental results, and she will understand the importance of being critical with the results.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 81 h, which contains 30 h of scheduled contact studies.
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Contents
Kinematics (position, time, velocity, acceleration), dynamics (Newton's I, II and III law), friction, work, power, energy, linear momentum, energy, uniform circular motion and gravity.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Pentti Inkinen, Jukka Tuohi: "Momentti 1, Insinöörifysiikka", Otava. Seppo Mäkinen: VirtuaaliAnkka.exe, VAMK.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
The relevant theories of physics, together with associated problems and applications, are studied on a course of lectures. In addition, the student will individually solve a number of given homework exercises. Students will also take part in laboratory measurements. The measurements are done in groups of 3 students.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.
Assessment Methods
The assessment is based on an examination, homework exercises and laboratory work. The student must solve at least 25 % of the given homework exercises, and she must take part in all the associated experiments in the laboratory of physics.