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Course syllabus - Mechanics and Electricity, Basic Course

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

MFY012

Valid from

Autumn semester 2013

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements).

Main area(s)

School

School of Education, Culture and Communication

Ratified

2013-02-01

Status

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2013-08-02
    • Latest update: 2013-08-02

    Books

    Breithaupt, Jim.

    Physics

    3rd ed. : Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. - xii, 505 p.

    ISBN: 978-0-230-23192-4 (pbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 13935173

Objectives

The course gives basic knowledge in the areas of mechanics and electricity. The course provides an understanding of the most important concepts and models, some experience of experimental work and an insight into the importance of physics for the development of technology.

Course content

The foundations of classical mechanics: The effect of force on the motion of a body. Work and energy. Momentum, rigid body dynamics, harmonic motion and gravity. Electricity: Electrostatics. Electric current. Fundamental circuit components. Magnetic fields and forces. Induction. Alternating current.

Tuition

Lectures, excercises and laboratory work. Projects are part of the course.

Requirements

Physics A, Mathematics D or Physics 1a/1b1+1b2, Mathematics 3c.

Examination

Laboratory work (LAB1), 1.5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Project (PRO1), 1.5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Examination (TEN1), 4.5 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5

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Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail