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TRES0312

Physics

Credits The course gives prerequisite credits
Level Preparatory test/preparatory course
Course start Autumn 2026
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 is in May/June. In the case of a written re-sit exam, the form can be changed to oral exam.

Course materials

To be announced at the start of the semester.

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 2026

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

Re-sit examination - Spring 2027

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