Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-12 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameFysik
- CodeTIF370
- Credits6 Credits
- OwnerTKBIO
- 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 48130
- Maximum participants90
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0221 Examination 4.5 c Grading: TH | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | 4.5 c | 0 c | 0 c |
|
| 0321 Laboratory 1.5 c Grading: UG | 0 c | 0 c | 0 c | 1.5 c | 0 c | 0 c |
In programmes
Examiner
Jonathan Weidow- Associate Professor, Materials Physics, Physics
Eligibility
Information missingCourse specific prerequisites
Mathematics from the first year of studiesAim
The aim is to make the students familiar with important concepts and laws in mechanics and wave physicsLearning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Have an understanding of basic concepts in mechanics and be able to apply these to solve relevant problems.
- Have an understanding of basic concepts in wave physics and be able to apply these to solve relevant problems.
- Be able to translate theoretical knowledge in the areas of mechanics and optics in an experimental context in order to be able to acquire new knowledge.
Content
Classical Mechanics: Kinematics. Forces. Dynamics. Particle system. Movement equations. Harmonious oscillating motion. Energy laws. Stiff body movement around fixed shoulder. Impulse torque layers. Mathematical description of general wave motion. Harmonic waves. Superposition.Acoustic waves: pressure, speed, intensity, reflection.
Electromagnetic waves: interference, diffraction, resolution, reflection, polarization.
Organisation
The teaching is given in the form of lectures, exercises and laboratory work. Participation in laboratory sessions is mandatory.Literature
University Physics by Young and Freedman. Pearson Education Limited. 2019 edition. ISBN: 9781292314730.Examination including compulsory elements
The course ends with a written exam. The course includes two optional quizzes. Final grades are obtained when both the exam and laboratory work have been approved.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 on educational support due to disability.