Physics 1 for Foundation Year, 12 fup

Main field of study

Course level

Course offered for

• Foundation Year in Science and Technology

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

See admission requirements för the Foundation Year at Linköpings universitet.

Intended learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide a basic knowledge of physics, adapted for continued university studies within the areas of technology and natural science. The course provides qualifications equivalent to “Fysik 1a”.
After the course, the student should be able to:

• Solve problems and explain phenomena in the areas mechanics theory of heat, electricity and modern physics on a basic level.
• Use physical concepts and models in a mathematical form, and calculate physical quantities.
• Perform physical experiments and analyze the results
• Develop a simple physical model by testing hypotheses

Course content

• Foundations and methods of physics: Physical models, interaction theory-experiment,testing hypotheses, units and dimensional analysis. Accuracy and analysis of experimental results.
• Mechanics: One dimensional motion,velocity,acceleration. Forces,gravity,normal force,friction.Newton´s laws of motion. Force equilibrium.Work,energy,power.Potential end kinetic energy. The energy principle.Linear momentum,impulse.conservation of linear momentum.Pressure.Archimedes principle.
• Theory of heat: Internal energy, temperature,heat capacity, phase transisitions. Different forms of heat transport. Different energy forms. Exergy,entropy and efficiency of energy conversion. Orientation about energy resources and use of energy in a sustainable society.Orientation about atmospherical physics and methods of climate and weather prediction.
• Electricity: Electric charge,influence,Coulombs law,electric field strength,potential,voltage, current, power.Resistance,Ohms law.Resistance in series and in parallel.Kirchoff´s first and second law.Electromotive force and terminal voltage.Measurements with ampere-and voltmeter.
• Modern physics: the postulates of special relativity,time dilation. The mass-energy equivalence. The structure of the atomic nucleus,binding enrgy,the strong force, nuclear reactions,fission and fusion.Radioactive decay,ionizing radiation,particle radiation,half-life and activity. Interaction between different kinds of radiation and biological systems,absorbed and equaivalent dose,radiation safety.Orientation about electromagnetic radiation and its particle property.Orientation about applications of radiation in medicine and technology.Orientation about the standard model of matter and the fundamental forces.

Teaching and working methods

The course lasts two periods (part of ht1 and all of ht2). Teaching consists of lectures,tutorials and compulsory laboratory work. Literature study and problem solving during self study time is also part of the course.

Examination

Grades

Other information

Supplementary courses: Physics 2, Foundation year.

Department

Director of Studies or equivalent

Examiner

Education components

Course literature