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Mechanics and Thermophysics (5 cr)

Code: 5N00DJ63-3008

General information


Enrolment period
30.07.2022 - 28.08.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022
Implementation has ended.
Credits
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Software Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
English
Degree programmes
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Software Engineering
Teachers
Sami Suhonen
Person in charge
Sami Suhonen
Groups
22I260EB
Degree Programme in Software Engineering
Course
5N00DJ63

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.

Location and time

According to the schedule at: lukkarit.tamk.fi

Exam schedules

This course utilizes continuous assessment during the course. The assessed and graded assignments are shown in Moodle. The schedule and deadliunes are in Moodle.

Evaluation methods and criteria

This course utilizes continuous assessment during the course. The assessed and graded assignments are shown in Moodle. The schedule and deadliunes are in Moodle. Retake exams:

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

face-to-face learning, Blended learning, online learning, activating measurement assignments

Learning materials

https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics
Material in Moodle

Student workload

5 ects, total student workload approsimately 135 h.

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