Physics

Main topics: Dynamics incl mechanical waves. Thermal physics.

Detailed content:

Dynamics: Kinematics. Newton's laws. Work and energy. Momentum. Torque. Moment of inertia. Angular momentum. Oscillations. Resonance.

Waves: Mechanical waves. Sound. Wave phenomena.

Thermal physics: Pressure. Temperature. Heat. Heat capacity. Heat transport. Laws of thermodynamics. Cyclic processes. Kinetic gas theory.

Knowledge

The candidate shall have knowledge about:

• To gain an understanding of physics as a scientific discipline, various physical phenomena, and scientific methods and ways of thinking.
• 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.

Skills

The candidate shall be able to:

• Acquire a basic understanding of physical phenomena and physics as a scientific discipline, by using, among other things, mathematics (vectors, integrals and differential equations)
• Gain 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.

General competence

The candidate should be able to do:

• 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 assignments, compulsory laboratory exercises. Expected workload in the course is 225 hours.