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Physics, 5 credits

Fysik, 5 hp

TFYA86

Course starting semester

Main field of study

Applied Physics Physics

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Jens Jensen

Director of studies or equivalent

Magnus Johansson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 50 h
Recommended self-study hours: 83 h

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6CDDD	Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering	4 (Spring 2017)	2	4	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C

Main field of study

Applied Physics, Physics

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G2X

Course offered for

Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Calculus, linear algebra, mechanics

Intended learning outcomes

In this course, the purpose for the student is to obtain a basic orientation in electromagnetism and its applications, including an introduction to quantum mechanical phenomena and optics. The course is adapted mainly for the D-programme. After finishing the course, the student will be able to:

solve simpler problems in electromagnetism analytically: electrostatics, magnetostatics, induction and electromagnetic waves
solve and visualize more complicated problems within electromagnetism with numerical methods using a computer program
have a basic understanding for quantum mechanical phenomena, solving problems with diffraction in apertures and gratings

Course content

Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, electric field strength, potential, Gauss’s law, capacitance, electric dipole, polarization, dielectric materials
Currents: current density, mobility, drift velocity, resistivity.
Magnetostatics: magnetic flux density, Biot-Savart’s law, Ampere’s law of circulation, magnetic dipole, magnetization, magnetic materials.
Quantum mechanics: from atoms to solid materials.

Electromagnetic fields varying with time: induction, electromotive force, Faraday’s law, inductance, wave motion, refraction, interference and diffraction.
Examples of applications will be given during the course.

Teaching and working methods

Lectures, lessons and laboratory work

Examination

LAB3	Laboratory work	0.5 credits	U, G
KTR1	Optional examination	0 credits	U, 3, 4, 5
LAB2	Laboratory work	0.5 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	4 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

The result obtained in KTR1 may add a bonus points to TEN1, up to one year after the result in KTR1 was obtained.

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Department

Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

Director of Studies or equivalent

Magnus Johansson

Examiner

Jens Jensen

Course website and other links

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 50 h
Recommended self-study hours: 83 h

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
LAB3	Laboratory work	0.5 credits	U, G
KTR1	Optional examination	0 credits	U, 3, 4, 5
LAB2	Laboratory work	0.5 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	4 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

The result obtained in KTR1 may add a bonus points to TEN1, up to one year after the result in KTR1 was obtained.

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.

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Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)

Course literature is preliminary.

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Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		I	U	A	Modules
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)	X	X	X	TEN1
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)	X	X	X	TEN1
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving	X	X	X	LAB2 TEN1
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery		X	X	LAB2
	2.3 System thinking	X	X		LAB2 TEN1
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning	X	X	X	TEN1
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork		X	X	LAB2
	3.2 Communications		X	X	LAB2
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
	4.4 Designing
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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