Physics 2 (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

Students will know the physical background required in other courses in the school of engineering.

Execution methods

Lectures and calculation exercises.

Accomplishment methods

The course includes lectures and calculation exercises. Teaching is mainly organized as face-to-face teaching. Passing the course requires active calculation exercises and taking midterms/final exams. The course contains approx. 108 hours of student work. A more detailed course description is presented in the course implementation plan.

Content

Thermodynamics
Vibration
Wave motion
Acoustics
Optics
Direct current circuit

Materials

We will announce it during the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to recognise the topic's (thermodynamics, electronics and wave motion theory) and quantities and units. They are able to find the equations needed to solve problems within the topic area and can do the required linear equations.
A satisfactory level requires that approximately 50 - 60% of the maximum points in the exam are obtained.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to draw conclusions from the problems of the topic in hand. They are able to divide problem solving into suitable parts to solve related equations and system of equations.
A good level requires that you get about 70 - 80% of the maximum points in the exam.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to analyse the problems of the topic in hand and produce alternative methods of solving them.
A commendable level requires that you get more than 90% of the maximum points in the exam.

Qualifications

Physics 1