FYS-1001 Mechanics

Emnebeskrivelse

Work Load 10  credits (ECTS)

Type of course Theoretical subject.

Level of course/Year of study Normally first or second year.

Language of instruction Norwegian

Examination semester Autumn

Contents The course requires previous knowledge of mathematics and physics corresponding to the levels of MAT-1002 Calculus 2 and FYS-0100 General Physics or 3FY from the Norwegian High school. The objective of the course to give the students a thorough understanding of fundamental concepts in Mechanics and the Special Theory of Relativity. The course includes Kinematics, reference systems, forces, work and energy, gravitation, the two-body problem, solid bodies, hydrodynamics, oscillations and the Special Theory of Relativity.

Recommended previous qualifications FYS-0100 Basic physics, MAT-1002 Calculus 2

Form of teaching Lectures: 50 hr Exercises: 30 hr

Coursework requirements Levert hjemmeeksamen

Exam and assessment Portfolio assessment of a final written examination of4 hours duration(counts approx 80%) and a written midterm examination (counts approx 20%) Grading scale: A-F Re-sit examination: Early in tutor free term, 4 hour written examination counting 100% Postponed examination: According to the current regulation of exams § 21 New examination: According to the current regulation exams § 25, last paragraph.

Date(s) of written examination 12.12.2007 The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester.

Contact person/lecturer Student counsellor Geir Antonsen Phone: +47 77 64 54 76, e-mail: stud-kons@phys.uit.no

Recommended reading/syllabus Available on request

Course overlap FYS-111 -1      10 sp

Homepage http://uit.no/fysikk/fys1001/