Fysiikka 2 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The students understand the significance of the course areas of physics in practical applications and they can make and solve the magnitude equations related to the problems. In addition, they understand the significance of error analysis when they combine their laboratory measurements with the theory they have learned and when they prepare a report on their observations according to given instructions.

Content

Hydrostatic pressure, the Archimedean principle, buoyancy, surface tension, the capillary phenomenon, flow dynamics, viscosity, quantity of heat, thermal expansion, equation of state of ideal gas, thermal capacity of solids, liquids and gases, changes of state, and air humidity

Materials

Kari Suvanto: Tekniikan fysiikka 1. Edita Publishing Oy (2012) Lecture matrial Laboratory work instructions

Completion alternatives

Intermediate exams and laboratory work reports. Required assessment items are described in the beginning of each course.

Student workload

Contact lessons 30 h Individual learning 65 h Laboratory works and reports in small groups 40 h Total 135 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient(1): Student has gained knowledge of the course objectives but faces challenges to apply them into practice.
Satisfactory(2): Student has gained knowledge of the course objectives and can apply them partly into practice.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good(3): Student has gained knowledge of the course objectives and can apply them into practice.
Very good (4): Student has attained a very good level of the course objectives and can apply them into practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent(5): Student has attained an excellent level of the course objectives and can apply them into practice in an innovative manner.

Qualifications

Basics of mechanics

Further information

100% attendance required in the physics laboratory. Similar course in English: TEXF2580