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TRES0312

Physics

Choose study year
Credits The course gives prerequisite credits
Level Preparatory test/preparatory course
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

Mechanics: The laws of motion at constant acceleration, Newtons laws, friction, inclinde plane, work and energi. Termodynamics: Temperature and heat, calorimetry and phase changes, heat capasity, internal energy and the first law of thermodynamics. Ideal gas laws. Electromagnetism: Ohms law, Kirchoffs rules, power, resistors in series and parallell.

Learning outcome

Learning outcomes - Knowledge: The candidate has the necessary knowledge in the basic concepts and models in elementary physics. The candidate knows the central laws in the topics of the cource. Learning outcomes - Skills: The candidate can solve phycical problems with matematics as a tool. Learning outcomes - Expertise: The candidate can, in a thoughtful and reasoned way, use his knowledge and skills in handeling various tasks.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching methods: Lectures and exercises.

Compulsory requirements: Compulsory exercises must be approved to get admission to the exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignments

Further on evaluation

A 4 hour written exam.

Re-sit exam in June

Course materials

Grimenes et.al.,: RomStoffTid - Grunnbok fysikk forkurs. 2022. ISBN xxxx

Haugan og Aasmot. Gyldendals tabeller og formler i fysikk. F1 og F2.

Subject areas

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of ICT and Natural Sciences

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code C Date 2025-11-27 Time 09:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Gnisten/Fagskolen
Room G328B
22 candidates
Room G325
10 candidates
Room G132
35 candidates

Re-sit examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code C Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.