Curricula

Objectives

Purpose:
You will learn the basic concepts of kinematics and dynamics. You will also learn logical thinking and problem solving strategies.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and understanding 

Learning outcomes:
After completing this course you are able to identify the basic principles of kinematics and dynamics.

Content

In this course, you will learn the basics of kinematics and dynamics, which are essential for understanding the fundamental phenomena of mechanics. You will develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills that are useful in many engineering fields. Upon completion of the course, you will recognise the basic principles of kinematics and dynamics and be able to apply them to solve practical problems. This course will give you a strong foundation for further studies in mechanics and practical applications.

SI-units, scalars, vectors, uniformly accelerated one dimensional motion, projectile motion, Newton's laws, mechanical forces, uniform circular motion, rotational motion, torque and moment of inertia.

Time and location

Spring semester 2025

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lecture handout and exercises are available via Moodle.

Teaching methods

The course covers lessons in the classroom and home exercises. Lessons are held only in the classroom.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The dates and methods of the exams will be announced in the course opening information. You are allowed to do resit exam two times during the semester.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 80 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Further information for students

The course is evaluated on the basis of the exams and points collected from calculation exercises.

In contact teaching, the attendance requirement is 80%. The exams will be held in the classroom only. There is no remote exam option with this implementation.

Participation in the course must be confirmed by attending the first lesson or by informing the course teacher of your participation before first lesson.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
You are able to recognize phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve simple course related problems. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs to get the right information. Your calculations may have some mistakes.

Satisfactory 2
You are able to understand phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve basic problems with the help of examples. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs to get the right information. Your calculations may have some mistakes.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
You are able to understand phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve basic problems. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs and you are also able to produce them yourself. Your calculations may have some mistakes.

Very good 4
You are able to understand phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve challenging problems. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs and you are able to produce them yourself. You are also able to evaluate the assumptions and applicabilities of the models you are using. Your calculations are mainly right.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to understand phenomena and the models attached to the field of the course.
You can solve challenging problems. You can read different kinds of tables and graphs and you are able to make make them yourself. You are also able to evaluate the assumptions and applicabilities of the models you are using. You can apply your knowledge to new situations. Your calculations are right but may have some careless errors.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of elementary functions and ability to solve simple equations is required.