Introduction to Physics

Course Information

College	Akashi College	Year	2021
Course Title	Introduction to Physics
Course Code	0072	Course Category	Specialized / Compulsory
Class Format	Lecture	Credits	Academic Credit: 2
Department	Architecture	Student Grade	4th
Term	Second Semester	Classes per Week	2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials
Instructor	KAKUNO Yoshinori

Course Objectives

(1) Can think about actual problems through understanding the three laws of mechanics
(2) Understand the law of conservation of mechanics
(3) Can solve problems related to the motion of a system of particles and rigid bodies

Rubric

	Ideal Level	Standard Level	Unacceptable Level
Achievement 1	Can think about actual problems properly through understanding the three laws of mechanics	Can think about actual problems through understanding the three laws of mechanics	Cannot think about actual problems properly through understanding the three laws of mechanics
Achievement 2	Fully understand the law of conservation of mechanics	Understand the law of conservation of mechanics	Do not fully understand the law of conservation of mechanics
Achievement 3	Can solve problems related to the motion of a system of particles and rigid bodies properly	Can solve problems related to the motion of a system of particles and rigid bodies	Cannot solve problems related to the motion of a system of particles and rigid bodies

Assigned Department Objectives

学習・教育到達度目標 (D) （基礎学力と自主的・継続的学習能力）

Teaching Method

Outline:

Lectures will be given on the basics of mechanics and the mechanics of a system of particles and rigid bodies. Students will learn how to understand the motion of a mass point, the basic laws of mechanics, and the concept of mechanics.

Style:

Lecture-style

Notice:

Rather than memorizing the knowledge about physics, students should focus on understanding the basic concepts.
Students who miss 1/3 or more of classes will not be eligible for a passing grade.

This course's content will amount to 90 hours of study in total. These hours include the learning time guaranteed in classes and the standard self-study time required for pre-study / review, and completing assignment reports.

Course Plan

			Theme	Goals
2nd Semester
	3rd Quarter
		1st	Velocity and acceleration Explain the relationship between a position vector and the velocity/acceleration of a mass point.	Can explain the concept of velocity and acceleration. Can mutually calculate displacement, velocity, and object acceleration using differential and integral calculus.
		2nd	Laws of motion Explain the three laws of motion.	Can explain the law of inertia. Can explain the relationship between actions and reactions. Can explain the laws of motion.
		3rd	Inertia force Explain inertial and non-inertial systems and inertia forces.	Can calculate using the equation of motion. Can solve problems as initial value problems by formulating an equation of motion in the form of a differential equation for easy motion.
		4th	Energy Explain the law of conservation of mechanical energy.	Can do calculations related to work and power. Can do calculations related to an object's kinetic energy. Can do calculations related to gravitational potential energy.
		5th	Mechanics of a system of particles 1 Explain the two-body problem.	Can explain the two-body problem.
		6th	Mechanics of a system of particles 2 Explain the momentum and the center of gravity of a system of particles.	Can obtain the momentum from the mass and velocity of an object.
		7th	Exercise problems 1 Exercises on the basics of mechanics, and the mechanics of a system of particles	Can solve problems regarding the basics of mechanics and the mechanics of a system of particles.
		8th	Midterm exam
	4th Quarter
		9th	Mechanics of a system of particles 3 Explain the law of conservation of the momentum for a system of particles.	Understand the law of conservation of momentum and can use it to calculate various physical quantities.
		10th	Mechanics of a system of particles 4 Explain the angular momentum and the law of conservation of angular momentum for a system of particles.	Can explain the angular momentum and the law of conservation of angular momentum for a system of particles.
		11th	Rigid body mechanics 1 Explain the rotational motion around the rotation axis.	Can do calculations related to rigid body force equilibrium.
		12th	Rigid body mechanics 2 Explain the moment of inertia and its calculation method.	Can obtain the moment of inertia for a simple shape such as a uniform rod.
		13th	Rigid body mechanics 3 Explain rotating and translationally moving objects.	Can solve problems regarding a rigid body's rotational motion by formulating a rotational motion equation.
		14th	Rigid body mechanics 4 Same as above	Can solve problems regarding a rigid body's rotational motion by formulating a rotational motion equation.
		15th	Summary of the first semester Exercises on rigid body mechanics	Can solve problems regarding rigid body mechanics.
		16th	Final exam

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

	Examination	Report	Mutual Evaluations between students	Total
Subtotal	60	40	0	100
Basic Proficiency	0	0	0	0
Specialized Proficiency	60	40	0	100
Cross Area Proficiency	0	0	0	0