Basics of Physics

Structure Type: Course
Code: RKM1B6
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Miettinen, Katja
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
RAKME-2015   1 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
RAKME-2016JKL   1 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
RAKME-2016   1 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
RAKME-2017JKL   1 autumn   3.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Learning competence
Student knows the principles of thermal physics and acoustics. Student is able to determine relative humidity of air and condensation point. Student is familiar with the laws of pressure and buoyance. Student is able to evaluate his/her skills and is ready to apply his/her expertise in the subsequent construction physics studies.

Innovation competence
Students know how to evaluate their solutions and models critically, understanding that the physical models only represent an approximate description of real world phenomena.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 48 h
- of which autonomous studies: 32 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites.

Contents

Thermal physics
• Thermal expansion
• Thermal energy and phase transitions
• Heat transfer

Humidity
• Relative humidity
• Condensation point

Dynamics
• Force
• Free body image
• Statics

Hydrostatics
• Pressure
• Buoyancy

Acoustics
• Sound pressure level
• Acoustic absorption
• Sound isolation

Recommended or Required Reading

Students will be informed at the beginning of the course.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, calculation assignments

Assessment Criteria

Interim tests or examination, assessment 1-5

Assessment Methods

Exam

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