Engineering Physics (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Sep/Oct: Part 1
- Fundamental Physics skills
- Force, work, energy and heat
- Conservation of energy, power and efficiency
- Thermal physics phenomena (incl. thermal expansion, transferring of heat, phase changes)
- Part 1 exam

Nov/Dec: Part 2
- Motion in one and two dimensions
- Newton's laws
- Momentum and collisions
- Applications of Physics
- Part 2 exam

Dec/Jan: exam retakes

Objective

After completing the course the student can:
- use quantities and units in accordance with the SI system
- create and analyse graphs
- solve problems about motion in one or two dimensions
- solve problems involving forces
- solve problems about thermal energy
- apply the concepts of work and power and the laws of conservation of energy and momentum in solving physics problems
- seek, analyse and evaluate information related to physics
- discuss the validity of physical models in various contexts

Content

- SI system
- kinematics
- using vectors in kinematics and dynamics
- Newton’s laws
- work, power, efficiency
- energy
- momentum
- heat transfer
- thermal expansion
- specific heat capacity

Materials

OpenStax College Physics for AP® Courses 2e
In addition, online material prepared by the teacher, which is shared through the ItsLearning workspace.

Teaching methods

• Contact teaching: During lectures, we cover theory and example exercises. Applications of the theory in ICT are discussed.

• Practice classes: During practice classes the focus is on the homework which the students practice independenly and/or in groups. Time is reserved for questions and revision. In addition, group exercises and formative tests are used as practice material.

• Independent work: Even though questions and interactivity are strongly supported during classes in TUAS there is a strong emphasis on a student's independent learning. The goal is to teach the student to assess their own learning and understanding, to search for information and revise independently.

Exam schedules

1st part-exam: week 43
2nd part-exam: week 49
The possibility to retake part-exams is organized in Dec/Jan (time to be announced later)

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

In the study unit, basic physics skills are studied, which are one of the bases of engineering work. The topics of Physics studied are related to ICT and the themes of sustainable development. In the course, international notation and terminology are used, which give students the skills to understand international engineering literature, standards, etc. When solving assignments, students are encouraged to work in a team, promoting collaborative learning.

Completion alternatives

The study unit may be completed with a special exam that proves the student's competence with the unit's learning goals. This must be agreed separately with the teacher. If the student is interested, they should contact the teacher.

Student workload

Contact lessons and exams: 52 h
Independent study, homework and preparation for part-exams: 75 h

Evaluation methods and criteria

The grade from the study unit is determined by the total number of points (max. 144).
• 96 p obtainable from the part exams (2 x 48 p)
• 28 p obtainable from homework sets (4 x 7 p)
• max 20 p from "activity". These points may be collected from three sources:
- Taking, correcting and returning F-tests (max 4 p)
- Participating and returning Group exercises (max 6 p)
- Completing extra questions in ViLLE (max 20 p)

To pass the study unit, ALL the following requirements must be met:
• At least 50% attendance
• At least 20 points obtained from the exams (in total)
• At least 42 points obtained altogether

If the passing requirements are met, the grade boundaries are:
• 1: min. 42 p
• 2: min. 64 p
• 3: min. 86 p
• 4: min. 108 p
• 5: min. 130 p

Failed (0)

The student has shown to satisfactorily meet less than half of the course's basic learning goals.

• Attendance is less than 50 % OR
• Exam points are less than 20 OR
• Points total are less than 42

The cause of an absence from class is irrelevant. The attendance requirement may be waived for a strong reason but this must always be agreed on with the teacher. For instance overlapping lessons (for other than first-year students and/or retakers) or long-term illness.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student meets the passing criteria and the points total are less than 86.

The student has shown to satisfactorily meet the course's basic learning goals.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student meets the passing criteria and the points total are between 86 and 129.

The student has shown to meet the course's basic learning goals well and advanced goals satisfactorily.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student meets the passing criteria and the points total are at least 130.

The student has shown to meet the course's learning goals well.

Qualifications

High school mathematics courses (higher or subsidiary level)
OR
Primary+secondary school and vocational school mathematics curriculum
OR
equivalent skills

Further information

One of the passing requirements of the study unit is that you have participated in at least 50% of the classes. The reason is that personal feedback from the teacher as well as other support and interactions are an essential component of the learning process during the course. In addition, one goal is to encourage students to team up and support each other in the studies.

Class participation includes the requirement that you won't disturb others in class. The teacher maintains the right to remove you from the class if you have been shown to ignore this requirement by e.g. discussing loudly, watching videos or playing games.

All practical matters, such as assessment details, timetables and discussion forum, are found on ITS.

The teacher may be approached by email or messaging via ITS.

A calculator (scientific, graphical, or CAS) is required.