Course title
Q16109001
Fundamental Mechanics 1

 KIMURA Gen Click to show questionnaire result at 2019
Course description
Mechanics is a basis of physics, which in turn is a basis of engineering.
In this lecture, we focus on a dynamics of a particle (a mass point) to study the foundations of mechanics.
Different from a high-school study on this subject, we use mathematical tools such as calculus and vectors.
This makes students to get used to these tools for the applications not only to mechanics but also to any field.
Purpose of class
Understand the principles of mechanics, especially the motion of equation, by focusing a particle dynamics.
Goals and objectives
  1. To understand the fundamental concepts, principles and laws of mechanics to apply them for specific problems.
  2. To see things from physics point of view.
  3. To set and solve a motion of equation.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. What is physics? see Chap. 0 of a text 190minutes
2. Position, Velocity, and Acceleration See Sec. 1.1-1.4 of a text 190minutes
3. Uniform circular motion See Sec. 1.5 of a text 190minutes
4. Equation of motion See Sec. 2.1-2.3 of a text 190minutes
5. Examples of forces See Sec. 2.4 of a text 190minutes
6. Force and motion See Sec. 1.2 and solve Excersise A in a text 190minutes
7. Differential Equations See Sec. 3.1-3.2 of a text 190minutes
8. Examples of motions See Sec. 3.3-3.4 of a text 190minutes
9. Momentum and impuls See Sec. 3.5-3.6 of a text 190minutes
10. Simple harmoic motion See Sec. 4.1-4.2 of a text 190minutes
11. Damped oscillation, Forced oscillation, and Resonance See Sec. 4.3-4.4 of a text 190minutes
12. Work and Energy See Sec. 5.1-5.2 of a text 190minutes
13. Law of energy conservation See Sec. 5.3-5.4 of a text 190minutes
14. Summary and exam Review classes 1-14. 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Mid & Term Exam Groupwork assignments Total.
1. 20% 10% 4% 34%
2. 20% 10% 3% 33%
3. 20% 10% 3% 33%
Total. 60% 30% 10% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Students will be evaluated based on the web-based confirmation test, mid-term and final examinations, lecture assignments, and report assignments after lectures.
Students will pass the class if their overall score is 60% or higher.
Textbooks and reference materials
Explained in lecture
Prerequisites
Basic calculus
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Anytime by e-mail
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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