Course syllabus adopted 2020-02-10 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameMekanik
- CodeFFM332
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTKKEF
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyChemical Engineering with Engineering Physics, Engineering Physics
- DepartmentMICROTECHNOLOGY AND NANOSCIENCE
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 54115
- Maximum participants60
- Open for exchange studentsNo
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0102 Examination 7.5 c Grading: TH | 3 c | 4.5 c |
|
In programmes
Examiner
Mikael Fogelström- Full Professor, Applied Quantum Physics, Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
The course presupposes that the students possess certain basic skills in mathematics, for instance, trigonometry and vector operations at the gymnasium level.
Aim
The course has three main objectives: Provide a good understanding of the basic concepts of mechanics, which is a necessary basis for all further physics studies. Develop the ability of translating a physical problem into a mathematical model and analyzing this by applying knowledge from mathematics courses. Training presenting the calculations and the reasoning behind them both orally and in writing in a way that is structured and easy to understand.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Appreciate the role of mechanics in the natural sciences.
- Apply algebra and trigonometry in order to analyze and simplify systems of forces and torques on a rigid body.
- Determine the conditions of equilibrium for composite systems.
- Use the special characteristics of the frictional force in problems of equilibrium, impending motion or motion.
- Compute the center of mass of composite objects.
- Use the most common coordinate systems to describe the motion of particles.
- Analyze and predict the motion of particles and apply laws of conservation of energy, momentum and angular momentum.
- Analyze simple examples of 2D rigid body dynamics.
- Apply their knowledge from mathematics on the free/damped/forced oscillator in various examples.
Content
- Introduction
- Force systems
- Equilibrium
- Center of mass
- Friction
- Kinematics of particles
- Kinetics of particles
- Oscillatory motion
- Dynamics of systems of particles
- Basic concepts av motion of rigid bodies in 2 dimensions
Organisation
The course uses the "flipped classroom" method, i.e. the homework consists in following video recordings on the theory part, while the classroom time is devoted to exercises and optional mini-tests.The course includes an experimental project on "Oscillations" with lab report generating bonus points.
The lab report shall be written in LaTeX. Help on the use of such program shall be provided.
Literature
Ragnar Grahn och Per-Åke Jansson, Mekanik, Studentlitteratur, Edition 3.1 (2013)
Examination including compulsory elements
All learning outcomes above are assessed through written examination. The mini-tests focus on one part of the course at the time. The lab tests the ability to work in groups and write a report.