Physics
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC03FYSI10 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 10.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Junell, Pasi |
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| Teacher Team: | Lassila, Hannu |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| BIOEL-2014 |
1 spring |
5.0 |
2015-01-02 |
2015-07-31 |
| BIOEL-2014 |
2 autumn |
5.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| BIOEL-2015 |
1 spring |
5.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| BIOEL-2015 |
2 autumn |
5.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Physics 1 (5 ects):
Upon completion of the course, student will
- be able to utilize the necessary concepts and units that are used in modeling mechanical phenomena
- be able to utilize the necessary concepts and units that are used in modeling thermal and electrical phenomena
- be able to analyze the motion of solid bodies
- be able to analyze the thermodynamic properties of materials with equilibrium models
- be able to recognize the importance of humidity in different applications and the factors effecting air humidity
- be able to build and solve physical models that describe different mechanical phenomena
- be able to interpret a physical model as an approximate description of the real world phenomenon
- be able to evaluate his/her skills and apply his/her expertise in the subsequent advanced studies
Physics 2 (5 ects):
Upon completion of the course, student will
- be able to utilize the necessary concepts and units that are used in fluid mechanics
- be able to utilize the necessary concepts and units that are used in describing the behavior of elastic materials
- understand basic properties of soft materials
- be able to classify the main physical properties of foods in the perspectives of food processes and of parcelled goods
- be able to use the common tools and methods used in the research of technology
- be able to identify restrictions of the basic experimental research tools
- become familiar with the experimental data acquisition and are able to make controlled measurements
- be able to process results and to evaluate measurement methods and reliability of the results
- be able to analyze results with computer-assisted mathematical tools
- be able to form a scientific report based on the received measurements and their analysis by using a word processing program
- be able to build the relationship between theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge of physics
- be able to evaluate his/her skills and apply his/her expertise in the subsequent advanced studies and real problems at work
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 270 h
- of which scheduled studies: 120 h
- of which autonomous studies: 150 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
Physics 1 (5 ects):
- the basic laws of physics
- mechanics
- thermodynamics
- electricity
Physics 2 (5 ects):
- Fluid mechanics
- Elasticity
- Physical properties of foodstuff and analysis method of the physical properties
- Laboratory experiments from different areas of physics and technology
Recommended or Required Reading
Hautala, Peltonen: Insinöörin (AMK) Fysiikka osa I (Lahden Teho-Opetus Oy), Lecture notes, Instructions for laboratory exercises in physics
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, assignments, seminar work in groups and laboratory experiments from different areas of physics and engieering.
Assessment Criteria
Theoretical topics:
Satisfactory (1 ... 2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of the topic, and is able to apply them to usual problems.
Good (3 ... 4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of the topic, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of the topic, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.
Laboratory assignments:
Satisfactory (1 ... 2): The student is able to make basic measurements in accordance with working instructions and work safely in the laboratory. The student is able to deal with measurement results and to present the results graphically using computer-aided tools. The student is able to assess the reliability of the measurements according to instructions. The student is able to present a short technical report of the results of the measurements.
Good (3 ... 4): The student is able to make different types of measurements in accordance with work instructions and work independently in the laboratory. The student is able to deal with the measurement results, and present the results graphically using computer-aided tools. The student is able to assess the reliability of measurements using different types of error estimation methods. The student is able to present the results in a logical and clear technical report.
Excellent (5): The student works independently in the laboratory, and is able to make measurements based on instructions and develop the measurement methods. The student is able to evaluate the results using a wide range of computer-assisted tools, make reliable error estimates and draw conclusions from the results and error estimates. The student is able to present the results and conclusions in a logical and clear technical report.
Assessment Methods
Examinations and approved assignments and seminar works
Work Placement
None
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