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Basic Studies in PhysicsLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: AT00CH50

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

Student is able to
- understand the purpose of the physics in technology
- describe and utilize the SI-unit system and implement
- solve mathematical problems in kinematics, mechanics and thermodynamics
- utilize vectors

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lahti

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE24SV
    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering 24SV Lahti
  • TLTIEX24S1
  • TLTIEX24S2
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- understand the purpose of the physics in technology
- describe and utilize the SI-unit system and implement
- solve mathematical problems in kinematics, mechanics and thermodynamics
- utilize vectors

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, videos, exercises

Timing and attendance

There is no need to be present at lectures.

Learning material and recommended literature

The pages in Moodle

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom

Contents

SI-units
Basics of mechanics
Heat and energy
Force and vectors
Efficiency

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Tekniikan fysiikan perusteet AT00BT70
Basic Studies in Physics AT00CH50

are the same course. You cannot have the both of them.

Assessment criteria

Exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Can't solve mathematical science problems on the course

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can apply the learned techniques to mathematical science problems given by the teacher. Can solve about 50% of mathematical problems in the course.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve mathematical science problems on the course in a versatile way.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve all or almost all mathematical science problems on the course.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 13.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Information Technology
Teachers
  • Tommi Veijalainen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 500. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIIIT24S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Information Technology 24S Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- understand the purpose of the physics in technology
- describe and utilize the SI-unit system and implement
- solve mathematical problems in kinematics, mechanics and thermodynamics
- utilize vectors

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, videos, exercises

Timing and attendance

Weekly workflow with exercises and two intensive workshops.

Learning material and recommended literature

Moodle

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of prior learning with suitable method

Learning environment

Moodle

Contents

SI-units, basics of mechanics, vectors, heat as phenomena

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Tekniikan fysiikan perusteet AT00BT70
Basic Studies in Physics AT00CH50
are the same course. You cannot take both of them.

Assessment criteria

Exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Can't solve science problems during the course.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can apply the learned techniques to science problems presented during the course. Can solve weekly science problems

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve science problems during the course in a versatile way.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve all or almost all science problems during the course.

Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 03.06.2024

Timing

01.05.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Summer studies (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
Groups
  • LABKES24KH

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- understand the purpose of the physics in technology
- describe and utilize the SI-unit system and implement
- solve mathematical problems in kinematics, mechanics and thermodynamics
- utilize vectors

Implementation and methods of teaching

Videos, exercises

Timing and attendance

do at your own pace

Learning material and recommended literature

The pages in Moodle

Learning environment

Moodle

Contents

SI-units
Basics of mechanics
Heat and energy
Force and vectors
Efficiency

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Tekniikan fysiikan perusteet AT00BT70
Basic Studies in Physics AT00CH50

are the same course. You cannot have the both of them.

Assessment criteria

Exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Can't solve mathematical science problems on the course

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can apply the learned techniques to mathematical science problems given by the teacher. Can solve about 50% of mathematical problems in the course.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve mathematical science problems on the course in a versatile way.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve all or almost all mathematical science problems on the course.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lahti

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
Scheduling groups
  • Lecture (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE23SV
    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering 23SV Lahti
Small groups
  • Lecture

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- understand the purpose of the physics in technology
- describe and utilize the SI-unit system and implement
- solve mathematical problems in kinematics, mechanics and thermodynamics
- utilize vectors

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, videos, exercises

Timing and attendance

There is no need to be present at lectures.

Learning material and recommended literature

The pages in Moodle

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom

Contents

SI-units
Basics of mechanics
Heat and energy
Force and vectors
Efficiency

Assessment criteria

Exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Can't solve mathematical science problems on the course

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can apply the learned techniques to mathematical science problems given by the teacher. Can solve about 50% of mathematical problems in the course.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve mathematical science problems on the course in a versatile way.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve all or almost all mathematical science problems on the course.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Timo Ryynänen
  • Seppo Toivanen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRMEC23S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- understand the purpose of the physics in technology
- describe and utilize the SI-unit system and implement
- solve mathematical problems in kinematics, mechanics and thermodynamics
- utilize vectors

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lessons and exercises

Learning material and recommended literature

Material in Moodle

Exam retakes

Next exam: 11.03.2022

Contents

SI-units
Basics of mechanics: Kinematics in one dimension, Newton’s laws of motion, Work, energy and efficiency, Conservation of energy
Heat and energy : Temperature, Thermal expansion and heat capacity, Basics of Thermodynamics

Assessment criteria

Midterm exams and given assignments. More detailed information will be given always in the first lessons of the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student does not understand basic physics principles of topics that including the course and can not solve to the elementary engineering problems

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student knows basic physics principles of topics that including the course and can apply this knowledge to the elementary engineering problems.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student understands basic physics principles of topics that including the course and can apply this knowledge to some engineering problems.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student masters basic physics principles of topics that including the course and can apply this knowledge to the engineering problems.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Information Technology
Teachers
  • Petteri Karkkulainen
Groups
  • TLPRIIT23S

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- understand the purpose of the physics in technology
- describe and utilize the SI-unit system and implement
- solve mathematical problems in kinematics, mechanics and thermodynamics
- utilize vectors

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lessons and exercises

Learning material and recommended literature

Material in Moodle

Exam retakes

Next exam: 11.03.2022

Contents

SI-units
Basics of mechanics: Kinematics in one dimension, Newton’s laws of motion, Work, energy and efficiency, Conservation of energy
Heat and energy : Temperature, Thermal expansion and heat capacity, Basics of Thermodynamics

Assessment criteria

Midterm exams and given assignments. More detailed information will be given always in the first lessons of the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student does not understand basic physics principles of topics that including the course and can not solve to the elementary engineering problems

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student knows basic physics principles of topics that including the course and can apply this knowledge to the elementary engineering problems.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student understands basic physics principles of topics that including the course and can apply this knowledge to some engineering problems.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student masters basic physics principles of topics that including the course and can apply this knowledge to the engineering problems.

Enrollment

13.03.2023 - 31.05.2023

Timing

01.05.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Summer studies (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
Groups
  • LABKES23KH

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- understand the purpose of the physics in technology
- describe and utilize the SI-unit system and implement
- solve mathematical problems in kinematics, mechanics and thermodynamics
- utilize vectors

Implementation and methods of teaching

Videos, exercises

Learning material and recommended literature

The pages in Moodle

Learning environment

Moodle

Contents

SI-units
Basics of mechanics
Heat and energy
Force and vectors
Efficiency

Assessment criteria

Exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Can't solve mathematical science problems on the course

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can apply the learned techniques to mathematical science problems given by the teacher. Can solve about 50% of mathematical problems in the course.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve mathematical science problems on the course in a versatile way.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve all or almost all mathematical science problems on the course.

Enrollment

15.08.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 16.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lahti

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE22SV
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- understand the purpose of the physics in technology
- describe and utilize the SI-unit system and implement
- solve mathematical problems in kinematics, mechanics and thermodynamics
- utilize vectors

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, videos, exercises

Timing and attendance

5.9.2022 - 16.12.2022
5. Sep 2022 - 16. Dec 2022
There is no need to be present at lectures.

Learning material and recommended literature

The pages in Moodle

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom

Contents

SI-units
Basics of mechanics
Heat and energy
Force and vectors
Efficiency

Assessment criteria

Exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Can't solve mathematical science problems on the course

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can apply the learned techniques to mathematical science problems given by the teacher. Can solve about 50% of mathematical problems in the course.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve mathematical science problems on the course in a versatile way.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve all or almost all mathematical science problems on the course.

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Information Technology
Teachers
  • Tommi Veijalainen
  • Juha Hyytiäinen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 200. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRIIT22S
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- understand the purpose of the physics in technology
- describe and utilize the SI-unit system and implement
- solve mathematical problems in kinematics, mechanics and thermodynamics
- utilize vectors

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, videos, exercises

Timing and attendance

Weekly workflow with exercises and two intensive workshops.

Learning material and recommended literature

Moodle

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of prior learning with suitable method

Learning environment

Moodle

Contents

SI-units, basics of mechanics, vectors, heat as phenomena

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Tekniikan fysiikan perusteet AT00BT70
Basic Studies in Physics AT00CH50
are the same course. You cannot take both of them.

Assessment criteria

Exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Can't solve science problems during the course.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can apply the learned techniques to science problems presented during the course. Can solve > 30% of weekly science problems and participates in course presentation.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve science problems during the course in a versatile way. Show active participation and understanding during the course presentation.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve all or almost all science problems during the course. Show good command of course related facts and can apply them during the course presentation.

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
  • Petteri Karkkulainen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRMEC22S
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- understand the purpose of the physics in technology
- describe and utilize the SI-unit system and implement
- solve mathematical problems in kinematics, mechanics and thermodynamics
- utilize vectors

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

14.03.2022 - 31.05.2022

Timing

09.05.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 500

Degree programmes
  • Summer studies (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
Groups
  • LABLPRKES22KH
  • LABLTIKES22KH

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- understand the purpose of the physics in technology
- describe and utilize the SI-unit system and implement
- solve mathematical problems in kinematics, mechanics and thermodynamics
- utilize vectors

Implementation and methods of teaching

Videos, exercises

Timing and attendance

Do at your own pace

Learning material and recommended literature

The pages in Moodle

Learning environment

Moodle

Contents

SI-units
Basics of mechanics
Heat and energy
Force and vectors
Efficiency

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Tekniikan fysiikan perusteet AT00BT70
Basic Studies in Physics AT00CH50

are the same course. You cannot have the both of them.

Assessment criteria

Exercises

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Can't solve mathematical science problems on the course

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can apply the learned techniques to mathematical science problems given by the teacher. Can solve about 50% of mathematical problems in the course.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve mathematical science problems on the course in a versatile way.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Can solve all or almost all mathematical science problems on the course.