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TFY4125 - Physics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig 100/100 4 timer

Course content

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 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 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

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
SIF4006 7.5
TFY4102 5.0
TFY4104 5.0
TFY4106 5.0
TFY4108 5.0
TFY4109 5.0
TFY4115 5.0
TFY4120 5.0
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2016

Language of instruction: Norwegian

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Subject area(s)
  • Physics
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2016-06-01 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer KONT Skriftlig 100/100 2016-08-12 09:00
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.
Examination

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