Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-26 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameMekanik 1
- CodeFFM516
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTKTFY
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyEngineering Physics
- DepartmentPHYSICS
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 57117
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
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| 0113 Examination 3 c Grading: TH | 3 c |
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| 0213 Examination 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c |
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In programmes
- TKTEM - ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS, Year 1 (compulsory)
- TKTFY - ENGINEERING PHYSICS, Year 1 (compulsory)
Examiner
Ulf Gran- Full Professor, Subatomic, High Energy and Plasma Physics, Physics
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
Courses of the program during the first study period.
Aim
- To provide a good understanding of the basic concepts of mechanics, that provides a basis for further physics studies. - To provide training in the translation of a physics problem into a mathematical model, which is analysed by application of concepts introduced in the mathematic courses.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
Introduction - The student should understand the central role of mechanics within the natural sciences. Force systems - The student should be able to apply linear algebra and trigonometry in order to efficiently and reliably analyse (rigid body equivalent) systems of forces and torques. Equilibrium - The student should be able to divide a system into subsystems, and model interactions between these through forces and torques. The student should also be able to apply this to analyse situations with statically determined equilibrium. Friction - The student should understand the special properties of the force of friction and be able to apply the Coulomb model for dry friction in cases of equilibrium, limiting cases of equilibrium, and uniform motion. Force distributions - The student should have acquired a general understanding of when an interaction needs to be modelled by a force distribution and be able to solve problems related to applications in hydrostatics and thin beams. Particle kinematics - The student should be able to make use of the most common coordinate systems in 2D and 3D when solving problems. Particle dynamics - The student should be able to reliably analyse systems of particles in motion, in particular systems with constraints.
Content
Introduction Force systems Equilibrium Friction Distributed forces Kinematics of particles Particle dynamics Planetary motion
Organisation
Video lectures Lectures Problem sessions Assignments for homework
Literature
The course textbook will be announced on the homepage prior to course start.
Examination including compulsory elements
Written tests in sp 2 and sp 3, consisting of a set of problems to solve, and obligatory hand-ins (almost) every week.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.