Mechanics (3cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Upon completion of the course, student will - be able to utilize the necessary concepts and units that are used in modeling mechanical phenomena - be able to build and solve physical models that describe different mechanical phenomena - be able to interpret a physical model as an approximate description of the real world phenomenon - be able to analyze the motion of solid bodies and fluids, and to understand the empirical nature of the physical science - be able to evaluate his/her skills on mechanics and apply his/her expertise in the subsequent advanced studies

Content (course unit)

- Kinematics - Newton's laws - Work, power, energy, impulse - Linear momentum - Rotary movement - Mechanics of solids and fluids

Prerequisites (course unit)

No previous studies are required.

Exam schedules

An online exam available at your own pace with monthly completion intervals.

Assessment methods and criteria

The final grade is determined by the score of the final exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Teaching methods

Lecture recordings and calculation exercises

Learning materials

University of Applied Sciences physics textbooks, such as Engineering Physics Part 1 (by Lahti Intensive Teaching) or similar.

Student workload

Total work load of the course: about 80 h

Content scheduling

Fysiikan perusteet Yksiköt ja suureet Liikkeen tarkastelu Newtonin lait ja voimat Energian tarkastelu Pyörimisliike