Key words
physical instrumentation, general physics, optics
Objectives
Theory:
At the one side machines, apparatus, constructions and buidings are subject to all sorts of vibrations. Also the particles (atoms, molecules) in matter are vibrating, which determines the properties of matter. At the other side, the modern communication technology is based on the properties of electromagnetic waves. As a consequence, a comprehensive study of vibrations and wave phenomena is an important and indispensable part in the education of a modern industrial engineer.
Practicum:
In the practicum physics, students perform concrete practical tasks in which elements of the different bachelors disciplines are integrated. By this the practicum physics oversteps the limits of the different branches in the bachelors education. The students learn to judge the accuracy of measurements and calculated results critically , they learn to interprete the results correctly, they learn to formulate conclusions clearly, they learn to report thoroughly within a finite term as it will be required in their workspace later.
Topics
Theory:
Harmonic oscillations
Composing oscillations
Related oscillations
General waveproperties
Soundwaves
Electromagnetic waves
Fourieranalysis
Practicum:
Basic motion
Statics and dynamics
Heat
Fluids
Electromagnetism
Vibrations
Waves
Prerequisites
Final competences of the physics education in the secundary school
Final Objectives
Theory:
General scientific competences [AWC1,AWC2,AWC3]
- The student must be able to solve simple and relevant physical problems in an adequate way and must be able to communicate efficiently about them
Practicum:
General scientific competences [AWC1,AWC2,AWC3,AWC4]
- The student must be able to solve simple and relevant physical-technical problems in an adequate way and must be able to communicate and report efficiently about them
- The student must be able to inform themselves in an adequate way about the given tasks
General technical competences [ATC1,ATC3]
- The student must be able to understand and to explain simple physical-technical problems from the viewpoint of the relevant scientifical disciplines
- The student must be able to perform simple physical-technical tasks and experiments independently and to report written and orally
General competences [AC1]
- The student must be able to perform physical-technical tasks and experiments in team
Materials used
Written courseware is available in Dutch. It can be supplied with personal notes.
Theory Physics Part 1 (in Dutch).
Laboratory Physics Part 1 (in Dutch).
Authors : Trade association Physics.
Textbooks (also in English) are available in the library.
Website: Physics INWE.
Study costs
About € 12 to buy the coursematerial.
Study guidance
In each courseweek of the academic year there is the possibility to consult docents at fixed moments which are built in the college schedules. Explanation can also be given by appointment. Students can also visit the website and an electronic workspace to find tests for self-assessment, exercises, possible examination questions and much more.
Teaching Methods
Lectures with demonstrations and excercises.
In the practicum, the experiments are performed by the students.
Assessment
Theory (written examination) : 57 %
Practicum (permanent evaluation) : 43 %
However, if a student gains a score of 7 or less on 20 on one of the different courses (parts of training items), he proves that his skill for certain subcompetencies is insufficient. Consequently, one can turn from the arithmetical calculation of the final assignment of quotas of a training item and the new marks can be awarded on consensus. Of course the examiners can judge that the arithmetic regulations mentioned in the study index card can also be used for 7 or less.
For each deviation a detailed motivation ought to be drawn up. In that case one should point out that the skill for this subcompetency is proven to be insufficient, if the student didn’t pass the partim that is considered to be important for certain subcompetencies.
Lecturer(s)
Trade association Physics
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