Basic Course in Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters Autumn
- Course code
- PHYS101
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Norwegian
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
The course gives an introduction to the basic concepts of mechanics and thermodynamics: Motion, force, energy and power, rotation, temperature and heat, the laws of thermodynamics, oscillations, waves and sound. Examples on the use of the principles of physics in other fields of science and medicine will be given.
The course is tailored to the needs of students in other fields of science than physics, mathematics or geophysics. The course gives an overview of the concepts of the topics, with moderate use of mathematical formalism.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course the students should be able to
- Explain key concepts, laws and explanatory models used in mechanics and thermodynamics
- Use basic laws and connections to solve simple problems in mechanics and thermodynamics
- Make drafts and use as an aid in problem solving.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.