FYS-MEK1110 – Mechanics

After completing the course, you:

• are able to analyze forces that act on objects, apply Newton’s laws to determine the equations of motion, and solve these both analytically and numerically.
• are able to describe the rotational motion of rigid bodies using torque, moment of inertia, and angular momentum, and apply Newton’s second law for rotational motion to solve the equations of motion.
• are able to apply conservation laws for mechanical energy, momentum, and angular momentum to solve static and dynamic problems and to analyze collisions between bodies.
• know the definitions that are relevant for elasticity theory.
• manage to apply Lorentz transformations for position and velocity and explain length contraction and time dilation.
• manage to apply different strategies to solve specific problems, introduce approximations if necessary, and interpret results and discuss these in a wider context.

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

• Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2

And in addition one of these:

• Physics (1+2)
• Chemistry (1+2)
• Biology (1+2)
• Information technology (1+2)
• Geosciences (1+2)
• Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies 

• MAT-INF1100 – Modelling and Computations (discontinued)
• MAT1100 – Calculus
• IN1900 – Introduction to Programming with Scientific Applications

Knowledge of high school physics is strongly recommended.

The first lecture is mandatory. If you are unable to attend, the Department of Physics has to be informed no later than the same day (studieinfo@fys.uio.no), or else you will lose your place in the course.

The course extends over a full semester with 6 hours of teaching per week:

• 4 hours of lectures
• 2 hours of group teaching

Submission of assignments is required. 5 of 6 assignments must be approved before you can sit the final exam. All assignments must be submitted in the same semester, and approved assignments are valid for five years.

Regulations for mandatory assignments can be found here.

• Midterm home exam which counts 20 % towards the final grade.
• Final written exam, 4 hours, which counts 80 % towards the final grade.

When writing your exercises make sure to familiarize yourself with the rules for use of sources and citations. Breach of these rules may lead to suspicion of attempted cheating.

5 out of 6 exercises must be approved before you can sit the final exam.

• Approved calculator
• Rottman: "Matematisk formelsamling"
• Øgrim og Lian: Størrelser og enheter i fysikk og teknikk
• Angell, Lian, Øgrim:"Fysiske størrelser og enheter: Navn og symboler"

• Illness at exams / postponed exams
• Withdrawal during an examination / Resitting an examination