Mechanics and thermodynamics (5cr)
Code: KC03FYSI11-3009
General information
- Enrollment
 - 19.04.2021 - 16.09.2021
 - Registration for the implementation has ended.
 
- Timing
 - 30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
 - Implementation has ended.
 
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
 - 5 cr
 
- Local portion
 - 5 cr
 
- Mode of delivery
 - Contact learning
 
- Teaching languages
 - Finnish
 
- Degree programmes
 - Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
 
- Teachers
 - Pasi Junell
 - Ilmari Äijö
 
- Course
 - KC03FYSI11
 
Evaluation scale
1-5
                    
Objective
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 utilize the necessary concepts and units that are used in modeling thermal and electrical phenomena
- be able to analyze the motion of solid bodies
- be able to analyze the thermodynamic properties of materials with equilibrium models
- be able to recognize the importance of humidity in different applications and the factors effecting air humidity
- 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 evaluate his/her skills and apply his/her expertise in the subsequent advanced studies
                    
Content
- the basic laws of physics 
- mechanics 
- thermodynamics 
- electricity
                    
Materials
Hautala, Peltonen: Insinöörin (AMK) Fysiikka osa I (Lahden Teho-Opetus Oy), Lecture notes
                    
Teaching methods
Lectures, assignments, seminar work in groups.
                    
Employer connections
No
                    
Exam schedules
Will be announced later
                    
International connections
No
                    
Completion alternatives
No
                    
Student workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
                    
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Satisfactory (1 ... 2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of the topic, and is able to apply them to usual problems.
                    
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (3 ... 4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of the topic, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
                    
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of the topic, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.
                    
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.