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Mechanics, dynamics, 7.5 Credits

Mekanik, dynamik, 7,5 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2026-06-04

Established by: Department of Engineering Science

Applies from: H26

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts related to dynamic systems in classical mechanics.
• demonstrate knowledge of basic solution methods for dynamic mechanical systems.

Competence and skills

• independently solve basic problems in dynamic mechanics.
• model and analyze a dynamic mechanical system.
• apply engineering approximations and perform plausibility assessments.

Judgement and apporach

• apply critical thinking and reflect on the reasonableness within problems of dynamic mechanics.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and approved result from the following course/courses: MEC200 Mechanics, statics 7,5 hp or the equivalent.

The forms of assessment of student performance

Individual written exam. Written assignment in groups with individual assessment.

Course contents

The course covers fundamental concepts in dynamic mechanical systems. Relationships between position, velocity, and acceleration for bodies undergoing rectilinear and curvilinear motion are central topics in the course. In addition, the course addresses work, kinetic energy, potential energy, and conservative forces. Examples of calculation problems include:

• Collisions between bodies, both elastic and inelastic impacts
• Free and forced vibrations

Other regulations

Course grading: F/Fx/E/D/C/B/A - Insufficient, Insufficient- more work required before the credit can be awarded, Sufficient, Satisfactory, Good, Very Good, Excellent

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

University West’s regulations on grading systems for first, second and third‑cycle education as well as general rules pertaining to examination are available at www.hv.se.

If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.

Cycle

First cycle

Progressive specialization

G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering