Study Guide@lith
 

Linköping Institute of Technology

 
 
Valid for year : 2017
 
BFN101 Physics 1 for Foundation Year, 12 ECTS credits.
/Fysik 1 för basår/

For:   Bas  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 90
Rec. self-study hours: 230

  Area of Education: Science

Main field of studies: Other subjects

  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): 0

Aim:
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 �?oFysik 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


Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
See admission requirements för the Foundation Year at Linköpings universitet.

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

Supplementary courses:
Physics 2, Foundation year

Organisation:
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.

Course contents:
  • 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.


Course literature:
Fraenkel, Gottfridsson, Jonasson, Impuls Fysik 1, Gleerups förlag

Examination:
Written examination
Optional written test
Laboratory work
10 ECTS
0 ECTS
2 ECTS
 
The result of the optional written test can be counted as part A of the written examination during the academic year when the reulst was achieved.



Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: ITN.
Director of Studies: Adriana Serban
Examiner: Klas Tybrandt

Course Syllabus in Swedish

Linköping Institute of Technology

 


Contact: TFK , val@tfk.liu.se
Last updated: 02/16/2017