Mechanics and Thermophysics (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student:
- can use quantities and units
- knows the fundamental laws of mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermophysics
- can describe phenomena by using quantities and their dependences and make justified solutions of related problems
- can make and interpret graphical presentations
- knows how to describe heat and fluid and their transfer.
- has developed his/her technological and scientific way of thinking.

Content (course unit)

Contents:
- SI-system of quantities and units
- Modelling of translational and rotational motion
- Force and Newton´s laws
- Work and energy principles
- Humidity
- thermal expansion, heat, calorimetry, transfer of heat
- Fluid mechanics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowledge of the most essential phenomena and related quantities and units in mechanics and thermophysics. Capability to analyse, when guided qualitatively and quantitatively simple cases related phenomena similar to discussed examples.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition capability to apply the principles to new situations. Can use the terminology and models in presentations of justified qualitative and quantitative analyses of phenomena.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, versatile and fluent ability to analyse phenomena qualitatively and quantitatively realizing the limitations related to theories in use.

Exam schedules

Exam part 1: 2.11.2018
Exam part 2: 4.12.2018

Retake: January 2019

Evaluation methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on evaluation of
- Exercises
- Exam
The sum of the exam points has to be at least 30 % and the total sum with exercises at least 30 %.
In the exercise review classes the ability to explain and justify the solutions is evaluated. Inability to explain or justify the solution can cut these points by -50 % max.
Participation to exams is compulsory.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Preliminary tasks
Exercises
Video material
Demonstration

Learning materials

Randall Knight, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, preferably New International Edition, 3rd Edition, Pearson Education 2014.
Technical Formulas, Tammertekniikka, 2002 (in Finnish: Tekniikan kaavasto)

Student workload

Lecture, exercise reviews and exam 60 h
Independent work ab. 75 h
Total ab. 135 h

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Below 30 % of points from the exams and/or 30 % from the exercises.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Knowledge of the most essential phenomena and related quantities and units in mechanics. Capability to analyse, when guided qualitatively and quantitatively simple cases related phenomena similar to discussed examples.
Min 30 % of points from the exams and min 30 % from the exercises.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

In addition capability to apply the principles to new situations. Can use the terminology and models in presentations of justified qualitative and quantitative analyses of phenomena.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

In addition versatile, fluent ability to analyse phenomena qualitatively and quantitaively realizing the limitations related to theories in use.