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

Four mid-exams are held during the course (2 for mechanics, 2 for thermophysics).
Retake exams are held on January and February 2022.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Examination consists of four mid-exams (4 x 12p).

In addition, it is possible to gain 12 homework points.

The total points for the course is 60.

To pass the course, a minimum of 22 points is required.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Online lectures
Homework exercises
Net-based learning
Mid-exams

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 exams around 40-50 h
Independent work around 60-70 h

Content scheduling

Mechanics during the first period
Thermophysics during the second period

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 regarding to course topics. Capability to analyse qualitatively and quantitatively simple cases related phenomena similar with discussed examples

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

In addition, capability to apply the principles to new situations. Fluent usage of 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 ability to analyse phenomena qualitatively and quantitatively realizing the limitations related to theories in use.