Engineering Physics (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Weeks 36-49

9/2023 - 10/2023: Units, quantities, linear motion, projectile motion free body diagrams, forces (Newton's laws), work, energy, power, momentum. 1st part-exam.
11/2023 - 12/2023: Electrostatics, electric field, potential, capacitors, DC circuits, magnetism, induction and its applications. 2nd part-exam.
12/2023 - 2/2024: Retakes of the part-exams.

Objective

After completing the course the student can:
- use quantities and units in accordance with the SI system
- solve problems consist of motion
- make graphical presentations and analyze them
- draw free-body diagram
- solve problems involved forces using Newton´s laws
- apply work and conservation of energy to solve problems
- calculate electric and magnetic forces acting on particles and the wave motion of an electro-magnetic fields in engineer’s work
- describe measurement techniques of temperature

Content

- SI system of units
- kinematics, friction
- Newton´s laws with some applications
- work, power and energy
- electric and magnetic fields

Materials

Physics notebook (written by TUAS Physics teachers, shared on ITSlearning)
OpenStacks AP Physics Collection (a free online Physics textbook)

In addition, other material (such as lecture slides) made by the teacher, shared on ITSlearning

Teaching methods

Lectures, homework, independent study

Exam schedules

1st part-exam on Thursday of week 43.
2nd part-exam on Friday of week 49.

Only one of the part-exams may be retaken. A retake will be arranged in Jan/Feb 2024.

International connections

We will be learning basic physics skills which are a part of the foundation of all engineering. Exercises and examples include some that are directly related to ICT. We use international notation and terminology which allows students to understand engineering-related literature, standards etc. In homework exercises, students are encouraged to work in groups. We use online learning platforms throughout the course.

Completion alternatives

If a student wants to pass the course without homework by attending a competency test this needs to be agreed upon with the teacher.

Student workload

Contact hours and exams 52 h
Independent study, homework and preparing for the part-exams 75 h

Qualifications

High school mathematics courses (higher or subsidiary level)
OR
Primary+secondary school and vocational school mathematics curriculum
OR
equivalent skills

Further information

Course's ITSlearning page will be used for all communications about the course.

A calculator is required (scientific calculator or a graphical calculator) for the course.