Physics

The course gives the student basic knowledge in physics which extends the physics knowledge obtained in high school, with emphasis on technological applications. Main topics: Dynamics and electromagnetism. Detailed content: Dynamics: Kinematics, Newton’s laws, conservation laws, harmonic oscillator, resonance. Electromagnetism: Electrostatics, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, DC- and AC-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 and written problems. Compulsory written problems and compulsory laboratory exercises. A re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.