Mechanics I University of Tsukuba

Course Overview
Primary goals of Mechanics I is to develop students' ability to (i) analyze problems in a simple and logical manner and (ii) apply basic principles to find their solutions. This course reviews such fundamental concepts as coordinate, time, mass, force and energy for a particle. The students are required to solve exercises and work on homework assignments.
Learning Achievement
Primary goals of Mechanics I is to develop students' ability to (i) analyze problems in a simple and logical manner and (ii) apply basic principles to find their solutions. This course reviews such fundamental concepts as coordinate, time, mass, force and energy for a particle. The students are required to solve exercises and work on homework assignments.
Competence
Related to 2. Understanding ability of physical phenomena.
Course prerequisites
Grading Philosophy
Initial grading philosophy is "Exercise 25%, Final Exam 75%". In 2020, some modification of grading might be introduced to avoid troubles with Covid19. We will provide grading information asap.
Course schedule
Course type
Lectures and Class Exercises
Online Course Requirement
Instructor
Matsuda Akihiro
Other information
Lecture is conducted in English.
Online(Asynchronous) The homework is essential in mechanics. There will be a midterm examination and a final examination.
Site for Inquiry
Please inquire about the courses at the address below.
Contact person: Akihiro Matsuda
Email address: a_matsuda@kz.tsukuba.ac.jp
Link to the syllabus provided by the university