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MGLU4516

Modern Physics for lower secondary teachers (5-10)

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Credits 7.5
Level Fourth-year courses, level IV
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

This course deals with selected topics in modern physics for lower secondary school teachers. These include: quantum physics, its foundations and applications; statistical physics and the relationship between microscopic and macroscopic laws; relativity theories, their principles and consequences; particle physics; technological applications of modern physics.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The student

  • has basic knowledge of quantum physics, its motivations, foundations and models
  • has basic knowledge of statistical physics and the role probability and statistics play in physical phenomena
  • has basic knowledge of particle physics, its development and models
  • has further knowledge about how quantum theory describes the structure of the atomic nucleus, the atom, and molecules
  • has knowledge about electromagnetic and particle radiation, and how these affect life and health
  • has basic knowledge of the special and general theories of relativity
  • has knowledge about technological applications based on quantum physics and relativity

SKILLS

The student

  • can use simple mathematics to formulate and solve simple problems in modern physics
  • can convey to lower secondary school students how modern physics research and knowledge is connected to various technologies and medical applications

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The student

  • has an understanding of the challenges associated with the gap between modern physics and classical theories
  • is familiar with how modern physics is connected to everyday phenomena
  • understands the relevance of modern physics in a technology-driven society
  • has insight into how modern physics can be introduced to lower secondary school students on the basis of the applicable curriculum

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises and activities. Teaching in English when English-speaking students participate, otherwise the course is given in Norwegian.

Compulsory assignments

  • mandatory assignments according to emnebeskrivelse

Further on evaluation

Compulsory assignments: Exercises and activities.

Examination Assessment method: Individual written exam, 4 hours.

Permitted aids: Tables in physics and chemistry without own notes or markings. Defined, simple calculator, ref. NTNU regulations.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Candidate must have successfully passed Natural Science 1 and completed Natural Science 2 to begin Cycle 2 courses. Passing is understood as the student completing the course and passing the examination. Completed is understood as having all obligatory coursework approved and qualifying the student for the course examination.

Course materials

The final reading list is posted on Blackboard before the course starts.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
DID3504 2.5 sp Autumn 2024
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Teacher Education
  • Life Sciences

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids HJELPEMIDD Duration 4 hours Exam system Paper
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Re-sit examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids HJELPEMIDD Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.