Mechanics and thermodynamics (5 cr)
Code: KC03FYSI11-3011
General information
Enrollment
16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 11.12.2022
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
- Pekka Sahimaa
Student groups
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MBIELI22
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
Material in Moodle
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, contact teaching 20 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
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.
Assessment methods and criteria
Examinations and approved assignments and seminar works
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.