Course title
310040P31
Fundamental Mechanics 1

 YOSHIDA Kenji
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
Media Course DP-1・3・1 自然科学、情報技術に関する基礎的知識を理解し、利用できる。
Purpose of class
Understand the principles of mechanics, especially the motion of equation, by focusing a particle dynamics.
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.
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.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 final exam quizzes and in-class problems reports Total.
1. 20% 10% 10% 40%
2. 10% 10% 10% 30%
3. 10% 10% 10% 30%
Total. 40% 30% 30% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Grades will be evaluated based on quizzes and in-class problems (30%), reports (30%), and a final exam (40%). A passing grade (60% or higher) will be awarded if the student is judged to have achieved at least 60% of the learning objectives.
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
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in/outside the class.
Textbooks and reference materials
Physics basic 4th version, Yasuo Hara, Gakujutsu Tosho Shuppan-sha, 2,400 yen + tax
Prerequisites
Make sure to review high school physics.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • After the class, or Lunch hour on Thursday
    P2 class will be responded by teams.
Regionally-oriented
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Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
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Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
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