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Physics I - Mechanics
- Course name: Physics I - Mechanics
- Course number: XYZ
Course Characteristics
Key concepts of the class
- fundamental concepts of physics for calculating problems of mechanics in \begin{itemize}
- statics,
- dynamics.
What is the purpose of this course?
This course provides the fundamental concepts of physics, in particular focusing on classical mechanics. In general, the aim of this course is: \begin{itemize} \item to study physical phenomena and laws of physics, the limits of their applicability, application of laws in the most important practical applications; to get acquainted with the basic physical quantities, to know their definition, meaning, methods and units of their measurement; to imagine the fundamental physical experiments and their role in the development of science; to know the purpose and principles of the most important physical devices; \item to acquire skills of work with devices and equipment of modern physical laboratory; skills of use of various methods of physical measurements and processing of experimental data; skills of carrying out physical and mathematical modeling, and also application of methods of the physical and mathematical analysis to the decision of concrete natural science and technical problems; \item to understand the logical connections between the sections of the course of physics, to develop the idea that physics is a universal basis for the technical Sciences, and that those physical phenomena and processes that are still limited in use in technology, in the future may be at the center of innovative achievements of engineering. \end{itemize}
Course objectives based on Bloom’s taxonomy
- What should a student remember at the end of the course?
By the end of the course, the students should be able to
- the basic physical phenomena and processes on which the principles of action of objects of professional activity, areas and possibilities of application of physical effects are based;
- fundamental concepts, laws and theories of classical and modern physics, limits of applicability of basic physical models;
- basic physical quantities and constants, their definitions and units of measurement;
- basic physical quantities and constants, their definitions and units of measurement;
- methods of physical research, including methods of modeling physical processes;
- methods for solving physical problems important for technical applications;
- physical bases of measurements, methods of measurement of physical quantities;
- technologies of work with different types of information;
- What should a student be able to understand at the end of the course?
By the end of the course, the students should be able to
- allocate physical content in systems and devices of different physical nature;
- carry out the correct mathematical description of physical phenomena in technological process;
- build and analyze mathematical models of physical phenomena and processes in solving applied problems;
- solve typical problems in the main branches of physics, using methods of mathematical analysis and modeling;
- apply concepts, physical laws and methods of problem solving to perform technical calculations, analysis and solution of practical problems, research in professional activities;
- to use modern physical equipment and devices in solving practical problems, to use the basic techniques of error estimation and experimental data processing;
- What should a student be able to apply at the end of the course?
By the end of the course, the students should be able to
- methods of analysis of physical phenomena in technical devices and systems;
- skills of practical application of the laws of physics, including in the design of products and processes;
- methods of theoretical research of physical phenomena and processes, construction of mathematical and physical models of real systems, solutions of physical problems;
- skills in the use of basic physical devices;
- methods of experimental physical research (planning, staging and processing of experimental data, including the use of standard software packages);
- skills of applying knowledge in the field of physics to study other disciplines.
Course evaluation
| Type | Points |
|---|---|
| Labs/seminar classes | 0 |
| Interim performance assessment | 30 |
| Exams | 70 |
Grades range
| Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| A | [85, 100] |
| B | [70, 84] |
| C | [50, 69] |
| D | [0, 49] |
Resources and reference material
- Fundamentals of Physics (Halliday and Resnick) 10ed, ISBN 978-1-118-23072-5
- Arya A. Introduction to Classical Mechanics, Benjamin Cummings