The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Electrical engineering 2005 - Physics
- Electrical engineering 2006 - Physics
- Information technology 2005 - Physics
- Information technology 2004 - Physics
- Information technology 2006 - Physics
- Mechanical and production engineering 2004 (polymer technology) - Physics
- Mechanical and production engineering 2004 (manufacturing automation) - Physics
- Media technology 2006 - Physics
- Media technology 2005 - Physics
- Media technology 2004 - Physics
- Plastics technology 2007 (swedish) - Chemistry and physics
- Plastics technology 2008 (swedish) - Chemistry and physics
- Plastics technology 2009 (swedish) - Mathematics
- Plastics technology 2010 (swedish) - Mathematics
- Information- and mediatechnology 2007 (information technology) - Mathematics and physics
- Information- and mediatechnology 2007 (media technology) - Mathematics and physics
- Information- and mediatechnology 2007 (electrical engineering) - Mathematics and physics
- Information- and mediatechnology 2008 (information technology) - Mathematics and physics
- Information- and mediatechnology 2008 (electrical engineering) - Mathematics and physics
- Information- and mediatechnology 2008 (media technology) - Mathematics and physics
- Information- and mediatechnology 2009 (information technology) - Mathematics and physics
- Information- and mediatechnology 2009 (media technology) - Mathematics and physics
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to give students that basic knowledge in natural sciences needed to solve simple technical problems in mechanics.
Learning outcomes
Students are expected to grasp physical laws and elementary concepts of classical mechanics and to apply mathematical models to solve problems connected to the fields mentioned.
Course contents
Physics of motion
- The SI-system
- Forces
- Statics
- Centre of mass
- Dynamics
- Motion in one and two dimensions
- Energy
- Momentum
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Elementary mathematics and ability to use calculator
Previous course names
Physics 1 (2005)
Recommended or required reading
Richard Wolfson: Essential University Physics, First edition, Volume 1, Volume 2, Pearson Addison & Wesley, ISBN 0-321-435644-8
Study activities
- Lectures - 30 hours
- Exercise based learning - 50 hours
- Laboratory lessons and tasks in a simulated environment - 8 hours
- Individual studies - 45 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 45 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 88 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams
- Reports and productions
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the following examinations:
Examination 1 ....
Examination 2.... etc.
(examinations include written examination tests, demonstrations and presentations, reports and produktions, essays, and also presence at specified occasions)
The examinations contribute to the final grade as follows: ...
Teacher
Engman Sonja
Examiner
Engman Sonja
Group size
No limit
Course completion date
Date for course completion will be announced later
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
- 2010-05-25 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions