After the course, the student knows the basic principles of classical mechanics, and the student has a general understanding of physics as the basis of engineering sciences.
At the beginning of the course, bodies are described as point-like particles without any shape, and hence the bodies do not experience drag force. The student will learn to describe 1D and 2D motion of particles, using correct quantities and their units, as well as the necessary equations of motion. After the study of motion, or kinematics, the student will learn about the reasons for motion. This includes the different kinds of forces and the mathematical relationship between the forces and the resulting motion of particles. Along with the study of forces, or dynamics, the student learns Newton's I, II and III law with their applications. Further, the student will learn the concepts of linear momentum, work, energy and power, as well as the quantities, units and mathematical formulae related with these.
After the consideration of particles in translational motion, attention is turned to rotational motion of rigid bodies. The student will learn the relevant quantities, their units and equations of motion related with this. After the consideration of rotational kinematics, the student will learn about the reason for rotational motion, i.e., the student will become familiar with the quantities of torque and moment of inertia, as well as their units and the mathematical formulae used while describing rotational dynamics of a rigid body. At the end of the course, the student will learn how to apply Newton's II law while describing harmonic motion of a point-like particle.
In addition to the theoretical understanding, the student will learn how to perform experimental work in laboratory environment. The student will learn to record the obtained results in a logical way, and they will learn how to analyse the data in a scientific manner. Further, the student will learn to estimate the accuracy of their experimental results, and they will understand the importance of being critical with the results.
