In this class, we give students an introduction to physics in a way that you can prepare for studying classical mechanics,
and classical electrodynamics, and thermal physics. For selected issues in an elementary physics course, students learn basic
concepts of physics as well as a mathematical skills. Both are very important for all the students in modern engineering.
This class consists of a lecture and a practice on problems. Students must learn by themselves through the problems how the
real world and its phenomena are modeled, solved, and interpreted by physics.
Students first learn how the physics are written by mathematics, particularly by calculus. Then, students must solve equations
of motion for a fall motion by gravity and an oscillation motion. Of course, they must explain the motion by the solution
of the equation. In addition, students learn concepts of a work, and of the potential energy. And also, students must understand
the law of conservation of energy, and of momentum.
- One can express physics by differentiations and integrations
- One can solve equations of motion on a fall by gravity and an oscillation motion.
- One can solve motions of materials using the law of conservation of energy, and of momentum.
- One can express physics phenomena of motions using the obtained solution of equations of motion.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | How to learn physics Calculations of elementary functions differentiations of sin, cos, exp, and log |
Writing a paper related with exercise in lecture time | 50minutes |
| 2. | Descriptions of motion I Description of location, velocity and acceleration, and differentiation. A motion in a line |
Writing a paper related with exercise in lecture time | 50minutes |
| 3. | Descriptions of motion II Description of location, velocity and acceleration using vectors in the 3D space, and differentiation |
Writing a paper related with exercise in lecture time | 50minutes |
| 4. | Laws of motion The first law of motion. The second law of motion. The third law of motion, the equation of motion. |
Writing a paper related with exercise in lecture time | 50minutes |
| 5. | How to solve an equation of motion I Free fall by the gravity. Parabolic motion in the free fall. |
Writing a paper related with exercise in lecture time | 50minutes |
| 6. | How to solve an equation of motion II Fall with an air resistance force. |
Writing a paper related with exercise in lecture time | 50minutes |
| 7. | How to solve an equation of motion III Fall with an air resistance force. |
Writing a paper related with exercise in lecture time | 50minutes |
| 8. | Oscillation I Preparation for oscillation motions, and for necessary mathematical calculations. |
Writing a paper related with exercise in lecture time | 50minutes |
| 9. | Oscillation II Equation of motion for a harmonic oscillation. |
Writing a paper related with exercise in lecture time | 50minutes |
| 10. | Energy I: one particle in one dimension What is energy? Kinetic energy and potential energy. Forces and potential energies. |
Writing a paper related with exercise in lecture time | 50minutes |
| 11. | Energy II: one particle in three dimensions 1 A work in three dimensions Potential energy and linear integration: Work and linear integration. |
Writing a paper related with exercise in lecture time | 50minutes |
| 12. | Energy III: one particle in three dimensions 2 Potential energy and linear integration: Work and linear integration. Conservation force. |
Writing a paper related with exercise in lecture time | 50minutes |
| 13. | Summary and discussion How to solve equation of motion. What is energy conservation? Summary |
Writing a paper related with exercise in lecture time | 50minutes |
| 14. | Examination Summary of examination |
Summary of all the class | 50minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 700minutes |
| Exam and report | Total. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 30% | 30% |
| 2. | 30% | 30% |
| 3. | 20% | 20% |
| 4. | 20% | 20% |
| Total. | 100% | - |
Lecture point (60%) regarding reports and answer sheets
Exam point (40%)
A sum of two points exceeds 60%
Last point of 60% means one can understands explanation in the text, and can solves example questions in the text.
Exam point (40%)
A sum of two points exceeds 60%
Last point of 60% means one can understands explanation in the text, and can solves example questions in the text.
One must be very much familiar with elementary functions (sin, cos, exp, log) and their differentiations and integrations
.
- Time after class. Except for that time, it is recommended to make contact with teacher by e-mail.
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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