BIP-10306 Introductory Physics

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

Dutch

Assumed knowledge on:

MAT-14803 Mathematics 1 and physics at VWO level.

Contents:

The course covers miscellaneous topics of basic physics and serves as a preparation for physics-oriented courses taught at a more advanced stage. The selection of topics includes classical mechanics, physics of fluids, the kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamics and thermal physics, including radiative heat transfer. The course includes traditional lectures, problem sessions and practical tutorials. The latter entail the performance of simple experiments and the study of practical examples dealing with topics covered by the course.

Learning outcomes:

After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:
- have reached a basic level of understanding of the selected topics and to be able to organize their new knowledge within a logical framework
- be able to express, both verbally and in terms of adequate mathematics, the knowledge they have acquired
- apply, through systematic and logical reasoning, the knowledge they have gained when solving various problems encountered in real life practice
- have understood the basics of dimensional analysis
- properly interpreting and objectively judging the outcome
- design and construct simple experimental set-ups, perform a variety of experiments, analyse and discuss the collected data, and writing a scientific report.
Specifically, students are expected to:
- understand Newton's laws
- apply the laws of dynamics using differential and integral calculus
- apply the work-energy theorem
- apply the laws of conservation of energy, impulse and angular impulse
- understand the pressure and flow phenomena of non-viscous and viscous fluids
- describe the state of ideal gasses
- understand various thermodynamic cycles
- describe steady-state one-dimensional and two-dimensional transport of heat by conduction and radiation
- have gained an insight into the basics of heat transfer by radiation.

Activities:

- prepare and attending the lectures preceding the daily tutorials;
- learning and understanding through exercises;
Practical tutorials are compulsory.

Examination:

Written test with open questions. A compendium will be available. The final mark can be assessed only after completing all practical courses. The minimum mark for a pass is 5.5.

Literature:

Halliday, D.; Resnick, R.; Walker, J. (2014). Principles of physics, 10th ed. International Student Version. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 320p. ISBN 978-1-118-23074-9.