Study Guide

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 60 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.