Course - Physics - TFY4125
TFY4125 - Physics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
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, waves, thermodynamics, electromagnetism. Detailed content: Dynamics: Motion. Work and energy. Rotation. Angular momentum. Conservation laws. Waves and oscillations: Harmonic motion. Forced oscillations and resonance. Harmonic waves. Doppler effect. Thermodynamics: Kinetic theory of gases. First and second laws. Entropy. Carnot cycle. Heat pump. Electromagnetism: Charge. Potential. Electrostatics and capacitance. Current and DC circuits. Magnetic field, Magnetic induction.
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 methematical 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.
Students are specifically expected to be able to:
- Conduct logical reasoning based on fundamental ideas in physics.
- Use mathematics as a tool to formulate and find answers to problems in physics.
- State and understand Newtons laws for translational and rotational movement, the 1. and 2. law of thermodynamics, as well as fundamental electromagnetism.
- Explain, with simplified quantitative models, the principles of operation of certain everyday devices, such as combustion engines, refrigerators, and heat pumps.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, compulsory home work problems, and compulsory laboratory exercises. The final written exam counts 100% and is given a letter grade as A-F. A re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Calculation assignments
- Laboratory assignments
Recommended previous knowledge
Course TMA4100 Calculus 1.
Course materials
P.A. Tipler and G. Mosca: Physics for scientists and engineers, 6 ed, Freeman and Worth, 2003, or Young and Freedman: University Physics, 13 ed, Pearson.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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SIF4006 | 7.5 | ||
TFY4102 | 5.0 | ||
TFY4104 | 5.0 | ||
TFY4106 | 5.0 | ||
TFY4108 | 5.0 | ||
TFY4109 | 5.0 | ||
TFY4115 | 5.0 | ||
TFY4120 | 5.0 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2014
Language of instruction: Norwegian
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- Physics
- Technological subjects
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2014-05-23 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer KONT Skriftlig 100/100 2014-08-13 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"