Course content

Main topics: Dynamics. Electromagnetism.

Detailed content:

Dynamics: Kinematics. Newton's laws. Work and energy. Momentum. Torque. Moment of inertia. Angular momentum. Conservation laws. Oscillations. Resonance.

Electromagnetism: Electrostatics. Magnetism. Electromagnetic induction, DC and AC circuits.

Learning outcome

Superior learning objectives: Through this physics course, the students shall develop an understanding of physics as a scientific discipline, various physical phenomena, and scientific methods and ways of thinking. Further, the students shall learn to describe physical phenomena with mathematical methods, and utilize these methods as a basis for courses that realize specific methodical learning objectives within their own study program.

Detailed learning objectives: Through this physics course, the students shall:

• Establish a basic understanding of physical phenomena and physics as a scientific discipline, by using, among other things, mathematics.
• Establish a basic understanding of and insight into the scientific method of physics.
• Acquire knowledge to see fundamental relations between various physical phenomena and practical applications.
• Learn a relevant system of concepts and formulas.
• Develop a technical base and a methodical understanding that subsequent courses may build upon.
• Be trained in using ICT-based tools for mathematical modeling and numerical computations.
• Develop an understanding for the fundamental importance of physics within engineering and within their own education.
• Learn to explain basic physical phenomena.
• Be trained in experimental work and uncertainty analysis.
• Be trained in writing a scientific report.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, compulsory assignments, compulsory laboratory exercises. Expected workload in the course is 225 hours.

Compulsory assignments

• Assignments
• Laboratory work

Recommended previous knowledge

Physics at (Norwegian) high school level, as well as basic mathematics (vectors, differentiation, integration).

Course materials

English: https://openstax.org: University Physics (free) H. D. Young and R. A. Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics.

Norwegian: J. R. Lien, G. Løvhøiden. Generell fysikk for universiteter og høgskoler. Bind 1 Mekanikk and E. Lillestøl, O. Hunderi, J. R. Lien. Generell fysikk for universiteter og høgskoler. Bind 2 Varmelære og elektromagnetisme.

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