Mechanics (3cr)

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 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

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

Location and time

The schedules can be found in the timetable at https://lukkarikone.seamk.fi/. Timetables are published for the next six weeks. The first six weeks of spring by Christmas. Timetables may be subject to changes.

Materials

All the strictly needed material is given in Moodle (lecture notes, videos). For more thorough understanding, the following books (mechanics sections) can be useful:

Benson, University Physics. Revised Edition (Wiley)
Upadhyaya, University Physics, ebook (Himalaya Pub. House)
Bhat, University Physics, ebook (Alpha Science International)
Young & Freedman, University Physics with modern physics
Technical Formulas, reference book (Tammertekniikka)

Teaching methods

The study involves contact teaching and requires attendance at the SEAMK campus. A limited number of absences may be compensated with independent study using the Moodle materials.

Moodle learning environment is used in the course. The course requires independent work and scheduling.

- The recordings of the teaching sessions are not available for later viewing in Moodle.
- The course also includes independent, unscheduled work (competency tests at Moodle, homework assignments).
- The student familiarizes themselves with the theoretical material, completes online assignments and exam according to the given instructions.

Exam schedules

Final written exam will be arranged at the end of the course. Exact date will be given during the course.

Completion alternatives

This implementation is completed with final written exam. Maximum of 20% extra points are obtained by answering section-specific competency tests during the course in Moodle environment.

Student workload

The workload of the study is designed so that one credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of student work to achieve the learning objectives. The actual time required varies individually, e.g., due to prior knowledge.

Total work load is nominally 81 hours, out of which 32 hours is contact teaching.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1 ... 2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the mechanical basic concepts and methods, 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 mechanics, 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 mechanics, 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