Upon completion of the course the student should have the ability to:

• explain elementary functions and their properties
• explain vectors and the basic calculations which are required to define them
• show familiarly with the concepts eigenvalues and eigenvectors
• explain the basics of statics and dynamics
• explain central concepts within mechanics use as force, energy and momentum.

• solve equations and algebra expressions containing elementary functions
• use vectors and vector calculations to solve geometrical problems in two and three dimensions
• show knowledge of free body diagrams and express mechanical equilibrium for a system
• use equations to solve rigid-body calculations
• account for and discuss mechanical problems and solutions.

• show ability to choose appropriate strategies for solutions
• show ability to see if a solution is within reason.

Mathematics:
- derivatives
- integrals
- differential equations
- trigonometric functions
- vectors

Mechanics:
- classical mechanics, force, static equilibrium, free body diagram
- center of mass
- kinematics, speed, acceleration, movement in cartesian coordinates
- Kinetics, Newton’s laws of motion
- power, work, energy

The course is implemented through lectures, group work and seminars.

Undervisningen bedrivs på engelska.

General entry requirements.

Kursen bedöms med betygen A, B, C, D, E, FX eller F.

Examination of the course will be based upon one written examination.

A university lecturer serves as examiner for the course.

Examinationsmoment	Omfattning	Betyg
Written examination	7,5 hp	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F

During the course attendance is compulsory during group work and seminars.

Nelson, E., Best, C., McLean, W., & Potter, M. (2010). Schaum's Outline of Engineering Mechanics - Statics. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Nelson, E., Best, C., McLean, W., & Potter, M. (2010). Schaum's Outline of Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics. New York: McGraw-Hill.