Physics 3 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The students will understand the significance of the course contents in practical applications and they can create and solve the equations related to the problems.

Content

Thermodynamics, acoustics, electromagnetic waves, optics

Materials

Material made by the teacher.
Textbook: Knight, Randal D. Physics for Scientists and Engineers. Pearson International edition. 2nd edition.

Teaching methods

-lectures
-distance learning
-small group learning
-exercises
-learning tasks

Exam schedules

The dates and methods of the exams and the resits will be announced in the course opening information.

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient(1): Student has gained knowledge of the course objectives but faces challenges to apply them into practice.
Satisfactory(2): Student has gained knowledge of the course objectives and can partly apply them into practice.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good(3): Student has gained knowledge of the course objectives and can apply them into practice.
Very good (4): Student has attained a very good level of the course objectives and can apply them into practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent(5): Student has attained an excellent level of the course objectives and can apply them into practice in an innovative manner.

Qualifications

Basic principles of mechanics

Further information

Assessment criteria: exams, laboratory works and exercises.
Open AMK: 5