FYS-1216 Physics I, 4 cr
Person responsible
Sanja Pöyry
Lessons
Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
FYS-1216 2016-01 | 1 |
Sanja Pöyry |
Passing the exam and the exercises. |
Learning Outcomes
After passing the course, the student is able to demonstrate an understanding of scientific concepts, definitions, principles, and laws related to the subject area. The student is able to solve problems related to the subject area by: * analysing them graphically. * deriving appropriate equations from relevant definitions and principles, and explaining their applicability to the given situation. * applying university level mathematical techniques. * evaluating results and their reliability. The course includes laboratory experiments. After passing the course, the student is able to: * describe the connection between experiments and the theory presented at the lectures. * give sound qualitative descriptions of natural phenomena and technical applications. * perform guided scientific experiments, and to analyze and report their results and reliability.
Content
Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
1. | Dynamics of particles: Newton's laws | ||
2. | Force fields and energy concepts | ||
3. | Particle systems: conservation of momentum, angular momentum |
Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes
The total mark is determined based on a final exam and the student¿s activity in exercise classes. Instructions how to achieve the learning outcomes of the laboratory assignments can be found from the Moodle page of the course.
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)
Study material
Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
Book | Understanding Physics | Michael Mansfield and Colm O'Sullivan | Yes |
Correspondence of content
There is no equivalence with any other courses