Course syllabus for Physics

Course syllabus adopted 2025-02-22 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameFysik
  • CodeFFY403
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTKTKE
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyEngineering Physics
  • DepartmentPHYSICS
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 43111
  • Maximum participants115
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0125 Laboratory 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c
0225 Examination 6 c
Grading: TH		 6 c

In programmes

Examiner

Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Prerequisites equivalent to specific entry requirements.

Aim

The course aims to familiarize participants with fundamental general concepts in physics. Furthermore, it aims to provide participants with an overview and problem-solving skills in the areas of mechanics and optics.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • Demonstrate understanding of and apply fundamental concepts in mechanics to solve various types of relevant problems.
  • Demonstrate understanding of and apply fundamental concepts in optics to solve various types of relevant problems.
  • Translate theoretical knowledge in the fields of mechanics and optics into an experimental context, thereby acquiring new knowledge.

    • Content

    The course introduces participants to physics and covers mechanics and optics, two central areas of the subject.

    In mechanics, the following sub areas are covered: Motion in one, two, and three dimensions, Newton's laws of motion, work and kinetic energy, potential energy and energy conservation, momentum, impulse and collisions, rotation of rigid bodies, dynamics of rotational motion, periodic motion, mechanical waves, and sound and hearing.

    In optics, the following sub areas are covered: Electromagnetic waves, the nature and propagation of light, geometric optics, interference, and diffraction.

    Organisation

    The teaching is conducted through lectures, problem-solving sessions, and two mandatory laboratory exercises.

    Literature

    University Physics by Young and Freedman. Pearson Education Limited. 2019 edition. ISBN: 9781292314730.

    Examination including compulsory elements

    The course is assessed through two mandatory laboratory exercises and a final written exam consisting of calculation problems and possibly descriptive questions. The course includes two optional quizzes that can provide bonus points for achieving a higher grade on the exam. A final grade is awarded once both the laboratory module and the exam have been passed.

    The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.