Course content

Physics:

Mechanics:

Kinematics and dynamics of translatory motion:

Straight-line and planar motion. Position, velocity and acceleration. Newton¿s laws. Work, potential and kinetic energy. Momentum. Conservation laws. Power and efficiency.

Kinematics and dynamics of rotational motion:

Circular motion, angular velocity and angular acceleration. Rotation of a fixed body about a fixed axis. Moment of intertia and rotational energy. Torque and angular momentum. Rotational analog of Newton¿s second law.

Oscillations:

Free and forced oscillations, with and without damping. Resonance. Mathematical and physical pendulum.

Fluid mechanics:

Hydrostatics: Pressure. Buoyancy. Forces on submerged surfaces. Hydrodynamics: Continuity equation. Bernoulli¿s equation.

Thermal physics:

Linear and volume expansion. Heat transfer by conduction and convection.

Chemistry:

Atom structure, periodic system and chemical bonds

Chemical equations and types, stoichiometric calculations

Naming of chemical compounds

Acids, bases and buffers

Galvanic cells, electrolysis and corrosion

Gasses, solubility in liquids and solutions

Basic organic chemistry

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

develop a scientific basis and understanding

understand how physics and chemistry is the basics in modern engineering

understand the relationship between theory in classical mechanics and practical use

understand the relationship between chemical theory and practical use

 Skills:

 know relevant terms and formulas

explain basic phenomena in physics and chemistry

basic know-how in laboratory work and how to write reports

Overall competence:

understand the scientific way of thinking and working

be able to communicate knowledge in physics and chemistry

Learning methods and activities

Forelesninger|Lab.øvelser|Nettstøttet læring|Oppgaveløsning|Veiledning

Utfyllende informasjon:

The course is open for both campus students and internet students. It will contain 10-12 campus lectures, and the main points of the lectures will also be available on internet. 3-4 internet lectures given as web conference will also be given. All students must participate in 1 practical laboratory exercise to be performed at campus.

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:

1 practical laboratory exerciseThree-semester students must also have been approved.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved exercises

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

TØL1001 Ingeniørrollen

Course materials

Young, Hugh D. og Freedman, Roger A. (2007). University Physics. Addison-Wesley, 12th edition. ISBN: 080532187X
Rystad, B. og Lauritzen, O. (2006) Kjemi og Miljøkunnskap. nki forlaget, 3. utgave. ISBN: 82-562-5672-9