FY528: Physics for Biology and Pharmacy
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Course introduction
- Understand how knowledge about nature is achieved through interaction Between theory and experiment.
- Apply theories and methods in physics.
- Knowledge formation and experimental methods in physics.
Expected learning outcome
The learning objective of the course is that the student demonstrates the ability to:
- Identify the physical laws and methods of relevance to a given physical problem.
- Apply simple mathematical tools to solve a physical problem and evaluate the validity of own computed results.
- Apply physical principles and concepts to estimate the behaviour of a physical system.
- Perform physical experiments, describe the outcome and interpret the results of these experiments.
Content
- Mechanics: Kinematics, newtons laws, statics, mechanical energy, Hookes law, momentum.
- Fluids and Transport: Hydrostatics, pressure, buoyancy, fluids, viscosity, diffusion, brownian motion.
- Thermodynamics: Heat, work, internal energy, the 1st law of thermodynamics, ideal gasses, osmosis, changes in ideal gasses
- Electromagnetism and Optics: Electrical and magnetic fields, light, reflection, refraction, absorbtion (Lambert-Beers law), polarization, optical activity.
Literature
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Examination regulations
Prerequisites for participating in the examelement a)
Timing
Tests
Laboratory exercises
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Assessment
Grading
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Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
Additional information
The prerequisite examination is a prerequisite for participation in exam element a)
Exam element a)
Timing
Prerequisites
| Type | Prerequisite name | Prerequisite course |
|---|---|---|
| Examination part | Prerequisites for participating in the examelement a) | N500026101, FY528: Physics for Biology and Pharmacy |
Tests
Laboratory reports
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Additional information
Exam element b)
Timing
Tests
Written exam
EKA
Assessment
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Identification
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Duration
Examination aids
The exam is with limited aids. You are allowed to bring one piece of A4 paper with personal notes. The notes can be written on both sides of the paper. There are no requirements for the shape of the notes (handwritten / typewritten / text size / images / figures, etc.). Furthermore, it is allowed to use the standard build in calculator in Windows/MAC. It is also allowed to use Matematica, Maple, Mathcad, MathLab, CAS TI-Nspire, GeoGebra Apps, R, R-Studio, Excel and Libre Office Calc. WordMat is also allowed but not recommended. Use of WordMat is at your own risk and no support is provided in the event of a crash or other error caused by the software.
Internet is not allowed during the exam. However, you may access system DE-Digital Exam in connection with filling out the multiple-choice questions.
ECTS value
Additional information
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
At the faculty of science, teaching is organized after the three-phase model ie. intro, training and study phase.
These teaching activities are reflected in an estimated allocation of the workload of an average student as follows:
- Intro phase (lectures) - 18 hours
- Training phase: 23 hours, including 14 hours tutorials and 9 hours laboratory
The lectures introduce the concepts and methods of the course. Tutorials develop problem solving skills and the application of physical concepts. Lab exercises will practice experimental methods and illustrate physical phenomena.
Activities during the study phase:
- Writing of lab reports.
- Home assignment
- Preparation for tutorials and laboratory exercises
- Supplementary topics for study groups.