Curricula

Objectives

Purpose:
During the course, you will learn the physic laws of conservation and the basics of oscillation. In addition, you will learn about physical measurements and the basics of error analysis. After the course, you will be able to apply this information to mathematics as a help in the study modules that you will later study in the degree program.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and understanding 

Learning outcomes:
After completing this course, you will know the basic principles of work and energy in both linear motion and rotational motion.You will understand the laws of oscillation and, with your knowledge, understand the basic legalities and problems dealing with oscillation in your own profession.

Content

In this course, you will learn the fundamental conservation laws of physics and the basics of oscillatory motion, as well as the basics of physical measurements and error analysis. After the course, you will be able to apply this knowledge through mathematics in your future studies. You will understand the basic principles of work and energy in rectilinear and rotational motion and the laws of oscillation. This course will give you the skills to solve problems related to vibration in your field of work and to apply what you learn in practice.

Linear momentum and impulse, elastic and inelastic collisions, angular momentum, conservation of mechanical energy, mechanical work, power and efficiency, kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, simple harmonic motion, damped oscillation

Time and location

The course is scheduled to take place from January 13th, 2025, to February 21st, 2025.

Learning materials and recommended literature

The course material is provided by the teacher.

Course literature:
-Young, Hugh D.; Freedman, Roger A. University Physics with Modern Physics. International edition. 10th edition.
-Knight, Randal D. Physics for Scientists and Engineers. Pearson International edition. 2nd edition.

Teaching methods

In the course, you will get to know the theory with the help of the lecture material, after which you will do exercises on each topic independently. It is possible to study the course remotely.

Practical training and working life connections

The content of the course aims to be working life connected.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The course exam dates and deadlines for home exercises are announced in the first week. You are allowed to take the renewal exam two times during the semester.

Alternative completion methods

The approval procedures are described in the degree regulations and the study guide. The teacher of the course provides additional information about possible alternative course completion procedures.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to a workload of 27 hours. In total, the course requires 81 hours of work.

Further information for students

The assessment takes into account the scores in the exam. At the beginning of the course, the teacher provides assignments to collect additional scores. The attendance requirement is 80 %. The exam will be held in the classroom only. There is no remote exam option with this implementation. The first lesson provides more detailed assessment information.

If you are prevented from attending the first lesson of the course, the course teacher must be notified of the participation in the course.

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

The course completion requires abilities to use basic functions and solve groups of equations. The ability to use coordinate systems is needed for solving motion and force related problems.