Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student can use quantities and units, knows the fundamental laws of mechanics, can describe phenomenona by using quantities and their dependences and make justified solutions of related problems, and can make and interprete graphical presentations.

Content (course unit)

SI-system of quantities and units, Modelling of motion with constant velocity and constant acceleration, Force and Newton´s laws, Energy principles in mechanics, Modelling of rotational motion.

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

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.

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

Assessment scale

0-5