Course title
401214001
Fundamental Mechanics

 TANABE Tadao

ITO Hirotaka

UTSUNOMIYA Takao
Course description
The class is designed to learn the concept of mechanics, which is the basis for design and manufacturing. The ability to understand the basic laws of nature discovered through various experiments and observations in physics is necessary not only for designing products but also for the process of making products into realistic shapes. In this class, based on Newton's laws of motion (classical mechanics), mechanics of a mass point (without considering its internal structure) is studied to learn the laws of motion and how to express motion. The class also takes simplified mechanical phenomena as examples to learn how to analyse the equilibrium of forces in objects.
Purpose of class
To learn the importance of understanding natural phenomena from their basic fundamentals.
Goals and objectives
  1. Able to physically observe and think in a physical way.
  2. To be able to describe things quantitatively.
  3. Able to relate knowledge of mechanics systematically.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 reports mid-term exam final exam Total.
1. 10% 10% 10% 30%
2. 10% 10% 10% 30%
3. 10% 15% 15% 40%
Total. 30% 35% 35% -
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Concept of Motion and Mathematics (Position, Velocity, Acceleration) To think about a movement of object can be described. 200minutes
2. Motion in two or more dimensions (inner product, parabolic motion, circular motion) To think about a movement of object can be predicted. 200minutes
3. Forces and Laws of Motion (Forces and Motion) To think about the forces that move a object and the energy that a object in motion have. 200minutes
4. Forces and Laws of Motion (Newton's Laws) To think about the principle of capturing object. 200minutes
5. Application of Newton's laws ( Frictional force, Air resistance ) To think about how easy it is to move and how hard it is to move a thing. 200minutes
6. Application of Newton's laws ( Centripetal force, Inertial force) To think about the forces on a moving object. 200minutes
7. Mid-term exam and its explanation Preparation for mid-term test. 200minutes
8. Work and energy (work and kinetic energy) To think about the work that a moving object can do. 100minutes
To think about the energy that a moving object has. 100minutes
9. Work and energy (work ratio) To think about the efficiency of moving a thing. 200minutes
10. Force product and momentum (law of momentum conservation) To think about the principle when things move. 200minutes
11. Force product and momentum (elastic and inelastic impacts) To think about the principle when objects crash. 200minutes
12. Balances of rigid bodies 1 (translational balances) To think about the state of fixed objects. 200minutes
13. Balances of rigid bodies 2 (equilibrium of force moments) To think about the stability of fixed objects. 200minutes
14. Final exam and its description Preparation for final test. 200minutes
Total. - - 2800minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
An interim report (30%) and a mid-term exam(35%) and final examinations(35%).
The evaluation is based on the achievement of Goals and objectives (1) 30%, (2) 30%, (3) 40%.
Students must earn at least 60 marks out of 100.
The level is understanding and quantitatively expressing the physics of movement.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
ReferenceText book: K. Suehiro, J. Saito, H. Suzuki, A. Onodera, Buturigaku I, Maruzen Shuppan
ReferenceText book: T. Hyodo, Kangaeru rikigaku, Gakujutsu Tosho Shuppan
ReferenceText book: Y. Hara, Butsurigaku-kiso, Gakujutsu Tosho Shuppan
*Textbooks appropriate to the lesson plan will be specified in each class.
Prerequisites
It is advisable to study analysis and calculus.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Within 30 minutes after the lecture
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Development of social and professional independence
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Active-learning course
N/A
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Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
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Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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