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Physics for EngineeringLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 4_EXX8140

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Learning objectives

The general objective of the course is the introduction to the basic methods of physics. This includes the use of the SI system of units and a systematic mathematical way of analyzing physical systems.

The more specific topics of the course are the basics of temperature and thermal energy, and the Newtonian mechanics. The former includes phenomena like thermal expansion of solids, liquids and that of gases within the framework of the ideal-gas law. The student will also get to understand the energetics of the temperature changes and phase transitions.

The Newtonian mechanics is preceded by treatment of kinematics in one and two dimensions. Newtonian mechanics is about the Newton’s laws and the student will learn to apply them to fairly simple systems in one and two dimensions. The student will learn to make use of the concepts related to the definition of work done by a force, i.e. energy, energy principle, and power. After having completed the course, the student is able to apply the conservation law of linear momentum for collisions. He/she will also learn to treat impulsive forces in terms of impulse of a force.

Finally the student will learn dynamics of circular motion.

Content

International System of Units (SI)
Thermal Expansion
Thermal Energy
Ideal Gas Law
Mechanisms of Heat Transfer
Kinematics
Newton’s Laws
Friction
Work, Energy, and Power
Linear Momentum
Circular Motion

Prerequisites

None

Materials

Will be announced in the beginning of the course

Qualifications

None

Enrollment

01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025

Timing

06.01.2025 - 06.06.2025

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Industrial Management
Teachers
  • Tuukka Heiskanen
Student groups
  • IM24SP
    Industrial Management

Teaching methods

Lessons:
- Every week a new topic is taken into consideration and there will be time to do exercises related to the presented topic during each lesson

Independent work:
- Get to know the new topic before the lessons.
- Exercises

Grading:
- For the grade, points are collected from two midterm exams + assignments in electronic form.

Student workload

Lessons + must-to-do exercises + two tests.

Qualifications

None

Materials

University Physics with Modern Physics, global edition, 13th edition or later (Young, Freedman)

Enrollment

01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Olli Sankilampi
Student groups
  • IE24SP
    Mechanical Engineering

Student workload

* Lessons: 56 hours
* Exams: 4 hours
* Student's homework (at home): 75 hours
The total working hours: 135 hours

Qualifications

None

Materials

Will be announced in the beginning of the course

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

27.08.2024 - 22.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Internet of Things
Teachers
  • Olli Sankilampi
Student groups
  • IT24SP
    Information Technology IOT

Student workload

* Lessons: 56 hours
* Exams: 4 hours
* Student's homework (at home): 75 hours
The total working hours: 135 hours

Qualifications

None

Materials

Will be announced in the beginning of the course

Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 09.06.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Tuukka Heiskanen
Student groups
  • IE23SP
    Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

None

Materials

Will be announced in the beginning of the course

Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 15.05.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Olli Sankilampi
Student groups
  • IM23SP
    Industrial Management

Student workload

* Lessons: 56 hours
* Exams: 4 hours hours
* Student's homework (at home): 75 hours
The total working hours: 135 hours

Qualifications

None

Materials

Will be announced in the beginning of the course

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 15.09.2023

Timing

01.09.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Mikko Laasanen
Student groups
  • IT23SP
    Information Technology IOT

Teaching methods

Lessons:
- Every week a new topic is taken into consideration (2h). Exercises related to the previously presented topic are covered in the second lesson of the week (2h).

Independent work:
- Get to know the new topic before the lessons.
- Do exercises (multiple choice questions and calculations)

Grading:
- For the grade, points are collected from two midterm exams (two tests) + Conceptual Exercises + Calculation Exercises. At least 50% of both exercises must be completed with correct answers.

Alternative implementation methods

One exam which is covering the whole course.

Student workload

Lessons + Book Exercises + must-to-do exercises (Conceptual + Calculation) + two tests.

Qualifications

None

Materials

University Physics with Modern Physics, global edition, 14th edition or later (Young, Freedman)

Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 01.05.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Mikko Laasanen
Student groups
  • EF22SP
    Bachelor Degree Programme in Information Technology IOT

Teaching methods

Lessons:
- Every week a new topic is taken into consideration (2h). Exercises related to the previously presented topic are covered in the second lesson of the week (2h).

Independent work:
- Get to know the new topic before the lessons.
- Do exercises (multiple choice questions and calculations)

Grading:
- For the grade, points are collected from two midterm exams (two tests) + assignments in electronic form.

Student workload

Lessons + must-to-do exercises + two tests.

Qualifications

None

Materials

University Physics with Modern Physics, global edition, 14th edition or later (Young, Freedman)

Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Tuukka Heiskanen
Responsible person

Tuukka Heiskanen

Student groups
  • EI22SP
    Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

None

Materials

Will be announced in the beginning of the course