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Basics of MechanicsLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: TE00CU86

Credits

3 op

Objective

After completing the course, the student can:
- use SI – units in calculations and do unit conversions
- analyze different graphical presentations
- use vectors to describe motion and forces
- solve the distance, speed and acceleration of an object in a practical situation and make a graph of the situation as a function of time
- draw a free body diagram of a practical situation
- form an equation of motion according to Newton´s laws from a free body diagram and apply it to a practical situation
- define the following concepts and make calculations related to them: speed, acceleration, force, friction, work, energy, power, rotational frequency
- identify the connection between circular and straightforward motion

Content

- SI system of units
- Kinematics
- Newton´s laws
- Friction
- Work
- Energy
- Power
- Rotational motion

Enrollment

03.10.2024 - 19.01.2025

Timing

06.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Technology Industry

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

75 - 85

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • COS Opettaja
  • Pekka Jukantupa
Groups
  • PKONTK25B
    PKONTK25B
  • PKONTK25A
    PKONTK25A

Objective

After completing the course, the student can:
- use SI – units in calculations and do unit conversions
- analyze different graphical presentations
- use vectors to describe motion and forces
- solve the distance, speed and acceleration of an object in a practical situation and make a graph of the situation as a function of time
- draw a free body diagram of a practical situation
- form an equation of motion according to Newton´s laws from a free body diagram and apply it to a practical situation
- define the following concepts and make calculations related to them: speed, acceleration, force, friction, work, energy, power, rotational frequency
- identify the connection between circular and straightforward motion

Content

- SI system of units
- Kinematics
- Newton´s laws
- Friction
- Work
- Energy
- Power
- Rotational motion

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

30.05.2024 - 06.09.2024

Timing

06.09.2024 - 13.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • COS Opettaja
  • Antti Meriö
  • Pekka Jukantupa
Groups
  • PKONTS24A
    PKONTS24A
  • PKONTS24B
    PKONTS24B

Objective

After completing the course, the student can:
- use SI – units in calculations and do unit conversions
- analyze different graphical presentations
- use vectors to describe motion and forces
- solve the distance, speed and acceleration of an object in a practical situation and make a graph of the situation as a function of time
- draw a free body diagram of a practical situation
- form an equation of motion according to Newton´s laws from a free body diagram and apply it to a practical situation
- define the following concepts and make calculations related to them: speed, acceleration, force, friction, work, energy, power, rotational frequency
- identify the connection between circular and straightforward motion

Content

- SI system of units
- Kinematics
- Newton´s laws
- Friction
- Work
- Energy
- Power
- Rotational motion

Materials

Kurssimateriaali saatavilla kurssin työtilassa Itslearningissa

Exam schedules

Loppukoe: marras/joulukuu 2024
Uusintakoe 1: tammikuu 2024
Uusintakoe 2: helmikuu 2024

Student workload

Opiskelijan työmäärä 3 x 27 h = 81 h

Further information

Saat yhteyden opettajaan sähköpostilla (pekka.jukantupa@turkuamk.fi) tai puhelimitse virka-aikana.
Kurssia koskevat tiedotteet pääsääntöisesti kurssin Itslearning työtilassa.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Arvosana määräytyy koepisteiden ja kurssin aikana suoritetuista tehtävistä saatujen pisteiden perusteella

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Koetta ei suoritettu hyväksytysti

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Koe suoritettu hyväksytysti (arvosana 1)
Kokeesta ja tehtäväpisteistä saatu tyydyttävää arvosanaa vastaava pistemäärä (arvosana 2)

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Koe suoritettu hyväksytysti
Kokeesta ja tehtäväpisteistä saatu hyvää arvosanaa vastaava pistemäärä

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Koe suoritettu hyväksytysti
Kokeesta ja tehtäväpisteistä saatu kiitettävää arvosanaa vastaava pistemäärä