Physics, 1-year Programme

Study programme code FYS60

ECTS credits 60

Admission requirements Completion of general upper secondary education and one of the subjects R1/(S1+S2) and one of the subjects (R1+R2) or (FYS1+2) or (KJE1+2) or (BIO1+2) or (INFO1+2) or (GEO1+2) or (TEK1+2)

Recommended previous knowledge The programme builds on courses in physics (2FY) and mathematics at the upper secondary school level (3MX).

General description and profile of the programme The course will give students insight into both classical and modern descriptions of natural phenomena. The structure of the course is described below, including a table with the study plan. In the syllabus some of the study units are abbreviated or simply given by their codes. Please refer to descriptions of individual study units.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes Students shall be able to: understand and apply Newton´s universal laws. understand, explain and apply radiation theory and the Maxwell´s four equations. explain the principles of Einstein´s special and general theories of relativity. be familiar with central objects in the night sky and understand the principles behind the development of stars, galaxies and the universe. use standard lab and observational equipment including telescopes, data logging equipment, and computational programs etc.

Assessment methods There will be a final examination in all the courses. Please see course descriptions.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies The programme may be combined with other programmes and lead to a Bachelor degree. It provides, when combined with other programmes and the practical teaching programme (PPU), a professional foundation for teaching biology in the primary and secondary school.

Other information Students who do not attend the first laboratory exercise may lose their place if the department is not notified of a valid reason for their absence. Students who do not take the examination in a specified subject after completing its laboratory course/field work/seminar reports will be credited for only that section of the course. However, students may take the examination in this same subject at a later date.

Contact person Study Coordinator Trond A. Abrahamsen