Mechanics I, 6 credits

Mekanik, grundkurs, 6 hp

NFYA03

Main field of study

Physics

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Magnus Boman

Director of studies or equivalent

Magnus Boman

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 112 h

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6KFYN	Physics, Bachelor´s Programme	2 (Spring 2017)	1	3	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C

Main field of study

Physics

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1X

Course offered for

Physics, Bachelor´s Programme

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Calculus in one variable.

Intended learning outcomes

The purpose of the course to develop the student's knowledge in classical mechanics and to lay a foundation for further studies in physics. Following the course, the student should be able to:

use kinematics to describe motion.
solve problems, explain phenomena, and carry out calculations in mechanics by using Newton's laws of motion and conservation laws
apply the theory in order to determine statics and dynamics of particles, particle systems, rigid bodies, and fluids.
carry out mechanical experiments, and write a brief report of results and conclusions.

Course content

Kinematics: position, velocity, acceleration, angular position, angular velocity, angular acceleration, relative motion.
Fundamental physical concepts: mass, force, linear momentum, angular momentum, torque, work, kinetic energy, power, conservative forces, potential energy.
Newton’s laws of motion. Conservation of linear momentum, angular momentum, and energy.
Statics and dynamics of particles and particle systems. Centre of mass. Total linear and angular momentum. Kinetic energy of a particle system. Rotation of a rigid body. Moments of inertia. Equilibrium, static equilibrium. Newton´s theory of gravity. Statics and dynamics of fluids.

Teaching and working methods

Lectures, lessons, and laboratory work.

Examination

LAB1	Laboratory Work	1.5 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written Examination	4.5 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Other information

Supplementary courses: Wave physics, Mechanics II, Analytical mechanics.

Department

Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

Director of Studies or equivalent

Magnus Boman

Examiner

Magnus Boman

Course website and other links

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 112 h

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
LAB1	Laboratory Work	1.5 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written Examination	4.5 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

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Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)

Course literature is preliminary.

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Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		I	U	A
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)	X	X	X
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving	X	X	X
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery		X	X
	2.3 System thinking
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork			X
	3.2 Communications		X	X
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
	4.4 Designing
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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