SK1100 Physics, Basic Course II 9.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2016
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course contents
Part A (Lectures)
Experimental methodology, the Scientific methodology.
Curve fitting, dimensional analysis, written technical reports.
Historical perspective on physical progress.
Basic wave concept, acoustics, waves in music instruments.
Interference and standing waves.
Basic and applied electro-statics.
Basic and applied magnetism and electromagnetism.
The electromagnetic wave.
Geometric optics, the camera, the projector, the telescope and the microscope.
Interference and diffraction with electro magnetic waves.
Polarisation.
(38h lectures, 20h seminar)
Part B (Lab course)
Four labs are carried out.
The lab experiments are normally performed in groups of three. This aims to practice group dynamics. (16h plus individual work)
Part C (Project course)
The lab experiments mentioned above are presented in front of the class and shall be directed to a non-technically educated group.
(4h seminar, individual work)
Intended learning outcomes
After the course, the student shall be able to:
- solve technical problems, relevant for the program, which are related to electrical fields, magnetic fields, mechanical waves, and electromagnetic waves
- explain physical problems, conditions, and restrictions to cooperation partners with non-technical education
- estimate size and reasonableness in physical problems
- use and understand restrictions in physical measurements and instruments
- evaluate and present physical measurements in text and in diagrams
- systematically search for scientific information in literature and scientific papers.
“Physical” in the text above, means that part of physics that is included in the main content (see below).
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites: Linear algebra (SF1604) and Differential and Integral calculus (SF1600 + SF1601 or SF1602 + SF1603), SI1100 Physics I.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Young and Freedman: University Physics, Pearson (the edition used will be announced on the course home page at least four weeks prior to the start of the course).
Instructions to lab experiments.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Written exam in Waves (TEN1; 5 Credit, grading scale A-F).
Project work presented in class (PRO1; 1 Credit, grading scale P/F).
Passed lab experiments (LAB1; 3 Credit, grading scale P/F).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Supplementary information
The course has been replaced by SK1101