This lecture will introduce Physics as the basic science to describe the natural phenomena and the language used to express
the findings. We will treat the required calculus techniques using vectors (scalar products, vector products), the concept
of fields, the field gradients, the divergence and rotation. The students will be provided with all knowledge necessary to
follow the physics courses. As experimental work is important part of physics, the lecture will also outline the tools required
to describe physical observations (how to write protocols of experiments, perform the calculus of errors, judging the accuracy
of the experiments, and the principles of extrapolation, interpolation and data fitting).
The students will learn the basics principles of Physics, the language of the physicist is mathematics. To obtain knowledge
of basic calculus techniques: vectors, fields. gradients, divergence, rotation.To learn the details of important functions
used in Physics.
| Goals and objectives | Course Outcomes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Learn the principles of Physics |
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| 2. | Learn the basic calculus techniques: vectors, fields, gradients, divergence, rotation |
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| 3. | Learn the details of important functions used in Physics |
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| 4. | Learn the description and analysis techniques of experiments |
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| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Physical units | Review of the lecture | 190分 |
| 2. | How a physicist sees the nature | Review of the lecture | 190分 |
| 3. | Mathematics for physicists I: Vectors and the handling of them | Review of the lecture | 190分 |
| 4. | Mathematics for physicists II: Concept of fields, gradients, divergence, rotation | Review of the lecture | 190分 |
| 5. | Mathematics for physicists III: Special functions – delta function, | Review of the lecture | 190分 |
| 6. | Calculation excercises | Review of the lecture | 190分 |
| 7. | Midterm exam and discussion on the solutions | Preparation for midterm exam | 190分 |
| 8. | Writing a protocol for an experiment – what is important to be documented? | Review of the lecture | 190分 |
| 9. | Error calculus, error propagation | Review of the lecture | 190分 |
| 10. | Extrapolation, interpolation of data | Review of the lecture | 190分 |
| 11. | Making a diagram of physical data; presentation of useful tools | Review of the lecture | 190分 |
| 12. | Calculation excercises | Review of the lecture | 190分 |
| 13. | Data fitting – basic principles, fit parameters and error calculation | Review of the lecture | 190分 |
| 14. | Final exam and discussion on the solutions | Preparation for final exam | 200分 |
| Total. | - | - | 2670分 |
| midterm exam | final exam | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| 2. | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| 3. | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| 4. | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Total. | 40% | 60% | - |
The students will be evaluated based on their:
midterm exam, activity during the class (presentation and discussion) will contribute 40% of the grade;
final exam will contribute 60% of the grade.
Students need at least 60% of the full score to pass this course.
midterm exam, activity during the class (presentation and discussion) will contribute 40% of the grade;
final exam will contribute 60% of the grade.
Students need at least 60% of the full score to pass this course.
1. J.R.Taylor, Introduction To Error Analysis: The Study of Uncertainties in Physical Measurements, University Science Books,
ISBN: 0-935702-75-X
2. I.G.Hughes, T.P.A. Hase, Measurements And Their Uncertainties: A practical guide to modern error analysis, Oxford University
Press, ISBN: 978-0-19956-633-4
3. A. Altland, J. von Delft, Mathematics for Physicists, Cambridge 2019, ISBN 978-1-108-47122-0
4. Some scientific papers will be handed out.
ISBN: 0-935702-75-X
2. I.G.Hughes, T.P.A. Hase, Measurements And Their Uncertainties: A practical guide to modern error analysis, Oxford University
Press, ISBN: 978-0-19956-633-4
3. A. Altland, J. von Delft, Mathematics for Physicists, Cambridge 2019, ISBN 978-1-108-47122-0
4. Some scientific papers will be handed out.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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