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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
12.12.2006
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
Arvid Aanstad, tlf: +47 77 64 40 06, 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/
| Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?year=2006&department=ALLE&module=FYS-1001-1 |
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