Course title
力学概論   [Introduction to Mechanics]
Course category technology speciality courses  Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year 14  Semester 1st 
Course type 1st  Course code 021302
Instructor(s)
下村 武史   [SHIMOMURA Takeshi]
Facility affiliation Faculty of Engineering Office afjgxte/L1151  Email address

Course description
"Mechanics" is one of the most fundamental subjects for students who major in science and engineering. In this course, we learn about the Newton’s law and it's applications, such as the falling motion of one particle and oscillatory motion of pendulums. Then, we also learn the “system of particles” such as rotational motion of rigid bodies.
Expected Learning
1. Be able to explain the Newton’s law and to apply the law to projectile motion and oscillatory motion of particles
2. Be able to explain kinetic energy, potential, and relation between angular momentum and torque
3. Be able to calculate the motion of center of mass and relative motions of two interacting particles
4. Be able to solve problems about motion of rigid bodies.
Corresponding criteria in the Diploma Policy:See the Curriculum maps.
Course schedule
L 1 Concept and Terminology in Mechanics, Coordinate System, Vector, Position, Velocity, and Acceleration
L 2 Newton’s law, Projectile Motion,Simple Harmonic Motion
L 3 Damped Oscillations, Driven Oscillations
L 4 Work and Kinetic Energy
L 5 Conservation Forces and Potential Energy
L 6 Angular Momentum and Torque
L 7 2D Motion, Polar coordinates
L 8 Gravitational Force, Motion of Planets
L 9 Summary of Motion of Mass systems
L10 System of two particles,Center of Mass
L11 Motion of Center of Mass, Relative Motion
L12 Motion of Rigid Bodies,Angular Momentum and Energy of Rigid Bodies
L13 Momentum of Inertia
L14 Rotation of Rigid Bodies with an Axis, 2D Motion of Rigid Bodies
L15 Summary
Final Exam
Prerequisites
In addition to 30 hours that students spend in the class, students are recommended to prepare for and revise the lectures, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University and using the lecture handouts as well as the references specified below.
Required Text(s) and Materials
"Mechanics -Insights into the Laws and Theorems-” in Japanese by M. Endo, Shokabo
References
Fundamental of Physics1 "Mechanics" by D. Halliday, R. Resnick, and J. Waker can be also recommended as a reference.
Assessment/Grading
The grade evaluation in this online class is premised on all attendances, and comprehensively evaluates the attitude to learn, quizzes, report, and online tests. Standard study time set by the our university is required to get the grade. The rate of evaluation is as follows: quizzes and assignment test: 40%, and online test or final exam or final report: 60%.
Message from instructor(s)
In the course, you will note that motion of all the objects, including apples on the earth and planets, is described by one common law, that is the Newton’s law.
Course keywords
Newton’s Law, Work, Kinetic Energy, Potential, Angular Momentum, Torque, Rigid Body, Moment of Inertia
Office hours
After every lecture
Remarks 1
Score distribution
2019 S:8%, A:26%, B:30%, C:18%, D:18%
2020 S:8%, A:39%, B:31%, C:13%, D:10%
Remarks 2
Related URL
None
Lecture Language
Japanese
Language Subject
Last update
4/7/2021 11:54:41 PM