Course - Physics - TFY4107
TFY4107 - Physics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home exam | 90/100 | 4 hours | ||
| Approved report | 10/100 |
Course content
A general introduction to Newtonian mechanics, including oscillations and mechanical waves. Newtons laws. Conservation of energy, momentum, and angular momentum. Mechanical oscillations. Mechanical waves, sound. Experimental methods: Measuring physical quantities, data acquisition, interpretation, and documentation.
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.
- 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, obligatory exercises, compulsory laboratory exercises. Expected work load in the course is 225 hours.
Compulsory assignments
- Calculation exercises
- Laboratory exercises
Further on evaluation
The final grade is based on portfolio assessment. The portfolio includes written exam and report. The evaluation of the different parts is given in %-points, while the entire portfolio is given a letter grade. For a re-take of an examination, all assessments in the portfolio must be re-taken.
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 program Industrial Economics and Technology Management and Energy and the Environment.
Course materials
English:
https://openstax.org University Physics (gratis)
Young & Freedman: University Physics.
Norwegian:
Lien & Løvhøiden: Generell fysikk, Bind 1: Mekanikk.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFY4109 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2021
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Physics
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Approved report 10/100
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Autumn
ORD
Home exam
90/100
Release
2021-12-15Submission
2021-12-15
09:00
INSPERA
13:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Approved report 10/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Home exam 90/100 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"