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TFY4107 - Physics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours C

Course content

Main topics: Dynamics. Wave physics.

Detailed content:

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

Wave physics: Mechanical waves. Sound. Wave phenomena.

The role played by physics as a factual foundation for the understanding and development of sustainable solutions.

Learning outcome

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.
  • Acquire basic knowledge about sustainable solutions
  • 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.

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

The re-sit examination (in August) may be changed from written to oral.

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.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TFY4109 7.5 AUTUMN 2019
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Physics
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics