Course content

The course gives the student basic knowledge in physics which extends the physics knowledge obtained in high school, with particular emphasis on technological applications. Main topics: Dynamics, electromagnetism. Detailed content: Dynamics: Kinematics. Newton's laws. Work and energy. Torque and moment of inertia. Angular momentum. Conservation laws. Harmonic 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 and problem solving, teaching in groups. 2/3 of the calculation exercises and all the laboratory exercises must be approved before the final exam. A re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Calculation exercises
• Laboratory work

Recommended previous knowledge

TMA4100 Calculus 1 and TMA4105 Calculus 2, or similar. For the study programs Marine technology and Mechanical engineering.

Course materials

Hovedbok:

H. D. Young og R. A. Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics, nyeste utgave. Pearson, Addison Wesley.

Alternative lærebøker:

P. A. Tipler og G. Mosca: Physics for engineers and scientists, nyeste utgave, Freeman.
J. R. Lien, G. Løvhøiden. Generell fysikk for universiteter og høgskoler. Bind 1 Mekanikk og
E. Lillestøl, O. Hunderi, J. R. Lien. Generell fysikk for universiteter og høgskoler. Bind 2 Varmelære og elektromagnetisme. Universitetsforlaget.

Credit reductions