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

Updated by: Niemi Eeva, 29.03.2016