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Course syllabus - Physics of Heat and Physics of Waves, Basic Course
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
MFY010
Valid from
Autumn semester 2013
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as 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.
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Books
Sears and Zemansky's university physics with modern physics
Fifteenth edition in SI Units. : Harlow : Pearson Education Limited, [2020] - 1552 pages
ISBN: 9781292314730 LIBRIS-ID: 0bz5k2q6xr7fzzkz
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Books
Sears and Zemansky's university physics : with modern physics
14. ed., global edition : Harlow, England : Pearson, cop. 2016 - 1593, [7] s.
ISBN: 978-1-292-10031-9 LIBRIS-ID: 18086303
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Objectives
The course gives basic knowledge of the physics of heat, waves and optics as well as an understanding of the mechanics of fluids and gases. 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.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students who have attended it should be able to
- Formulate and describe the significance of the fundamental principles and models that describe the elasticity of solid materials and the behavior fluids in rest and movement.
- Mathematically describe and handle one-dimensional waves and their basic phenomenology.
- Formulate and describe the significance of the laws of thermodynamics and the equation of state for an ideal gas and to apply these on basic thermodynamic processes.
Course content
Dynamics of fluids and gases, heat, waves, acoustics, the nature of light, optics, optical instruments, interference and diffraction.
Tuition
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work. Group work, projects and seminars.
Specific requirements
Physics course A and Calculus for Engineering 7,5 credits, or equivalent.
Examination
Exercise (GRU1), 1 credits, marks Pass (G)
Laboratory work (LAB1), 1.5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Examination (TEN1), 5 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5
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Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail