Physics

Main topics: Dynamics, waves, thermodynamics, electricity. Detailed content: Dynamics: Kinematics. Newton's laws. Work and energy. Waves: Sound waves and other mechanical waves. Light. Thermodynamics: Thermal expansion. Heat capacity. Thermodynamic processes: Adiabatic processes in ideal gas, cyclic heat engines and refrigerators. The first and second law of thermodynamics. Electricity: Electric field and potential. Electrostatic energy. Current in electric circuits.

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.

Lectures, compulsory exercises, compulsory laboratory exercises.