EPN-V2

MEK1400 Physics Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Fysikk
Study programme
Bachelor’s Programme in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Applied Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2024/2025
Curriculum
SPRING 2025
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Physics is the science that looks at phenomena like mass, energy and motion. You are simply investigating why the world is the way it is and how we can explain it mathematically. Thus, physics is one of the support beams in engineering.

In this course, the student will learn about Newton's laws, and how to apply them mathematically to understand, for example, the conservation of energy, understand movement, speed and impact. In addition, the student will get an introduction to oscillations and electromagnetism.

Required preliminary courses

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

Learning outcomes

After completing this course, the student has the following learning outcomes; defined as knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The student:

  • should be familiar with Newton's laws
  • can explain concepts related to translation, rotational movements and dynamics
  • has knowledge of work, energy and the conservation of energy
  • has a basic understanding of oscillations
  • has a basic understanding of electromagnetism

Skills

The student should be:

  • able to apply mathematical knowledge to physics
  • familiar with the use vectors in mechanical system calculations
  • able to describe movements in space
  • able to describe work, energy and the conservation of energy
  • able to analyze and calculate relevant quantities related to translational and rotational movements.
  • apply Newton's laws to describe physical systems
  • able to perform calculations for the conservation of energy and momentum
  • able to perform calculations for the rotation of rigid bodies.

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General competence

The student:

  • should be able to perform calculations on mechanical systems using Newton's laws
  • should be able to link general concepts in physics to their own subject area

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and exercises.

Course requirements

No required coursework

Assessment

Individual written examination under supervision of 3 hours.

Examination results can be appealed.

In the event of a new or postponed exam, an oral exam can be used. If an oral exam is used, the exam result cannot be appealed.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

A handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication or to perform symbolic calculations. If the calculator’s internal memory can store data, the memory must be deleted before the exam. Random checks may be carried out.

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F.

Examiners

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

Overlapping courses

No overlap.