Course content

Main topics: Dynamics, waves, thermodynamics.
Detailed content: Dynamics: Kinematics. Newtons laws. Work and energy. Torque. Moment of inertia. Angular momentum. Waves: Oscillations. Pendulum. Mechanical waves. Sound waves. Doppler effect. Interference.
Thermodynamics: Thermal expansion. Heat capacity. Transport of heat. Adiabatic processes in ideal gases, cyclic heat engines and refrigerators, Carnot process. The first and second law of thermodynamics.

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, numerical exercise 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 exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Physics at (Norwegian) high school level, as well as basic mathematics (vectors, derivation, integration). For the study programs Civil and Environmental Engineering, Engineering and ICT, and Industrial Economics and Technology Management.

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.

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