Physics and Chemistry FY3007

Prerequisites

General admission requirements.

Course Objectives

To acquire a basic understanding of chemistry, classical mechanics and thermodynamics.

Course Description

Chemistry, 7 credits:
The structure of atoms and the periodic table, chemical binding, chemical equations and calculations, chemical names, solutions, chemical equilibrium; weight, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, electro-chemistry and organic chemistry.

Physics, 3 credits:
Mechanics: Force and motion. Newton's laws. Work, Energy and Power. Conservation of Energy.
Oscillations and Waves: Period and frequency. Waves in water. Interference.
Light: Refractive index. Particle-wave duality. Youngs experiment and Diffraction Gratings (interference).

Learning Methods

Lectures and practical assignments.

Assessment Methods

Chemistry: One small examination counting for 20%, and a final examination counting for 80% of the final grade.
Both examinations are written. The small exam is in the middle of the semester. The final examination is in December.

Physics: Final exanination.

In order to pass the course, the student must pass the final exam.

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