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 fluids

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 autumn are published by Midsummer and the first six weeks of spring by Christmas. Timetables may be subject to changes.

Materials

Textbook:
Inkinen & Tuohi, Momentti 1, Insinöörifysiikka, Otava
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Mäkelä & Mäkelä & Siltanen, Insinöörikoulutuksen fysiikka 1, Tammertekniikka

Teaching methods

Lectures and excercises

The study involves contact teaching and requires attendance at the SEAMK campus.

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


- The student familiarizes themselves with the theoretical material, completes online assignments / exam according to the given instructions.

Employer connections

None

Exam schedules

To be announced later separately

International connections

None

Completion alternatives

No alternative ways to pass the course

Student workload

Lectures 32 h. Independent study 49 h.

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.