Course - Physics - TFY4106
TFY4106 - Physics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
Course content
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.
Learning outcome
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.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, compulsory assignments, compulsory laboratory exercises. Expected workload in the course is 225 hours.
Compulsory assignments
- Calculation exercises
- Laboratory exercises
Further on evaluation
Written exam 4 hours. Calculation exercises and lab exercises must be approved in order to take the exam. Exam counts 100% on the grade.
The re-sit examination (in August) may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Physics at (Norwegian) high school level, as well as basic mathematics (vectors, differentiation, integration). For the study programs Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Engineering and ICT.
Course materials
English: https://openstax.org: University Physics (free) H. D. Young and R. A. Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics.
Norwegian: J. R. Lien, G. Løvhøiden. Generell fysikk for universiteter og høgskoler. Bind 1 Mekanikk and E. Lillestøl, O. Hunderi, J. R. Lien. Generell fysikk for universiteter og høgskoler. Bind 2 Varmelære og elektromagnetisme.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFY4102 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| TFY4104 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| TFY4108 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| TFY4109 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| TFY4115 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| TFY4120 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| TFY4125 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2017 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Physics
- Technological subjects
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C 2025-06-03 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL410 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 26 SL111 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 72 SL111 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 36 SL410 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 51 SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 61 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"