FYS007 Preparatory Physics

Course responsible:Mathijs Adriaan Janssen

Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås

Teaching language:Norsk

Course frequency:Annually

Teaching and exam period:January block

This is preparatory course for students who will be taking FYS100 or FYS101.

-Repetition of basic high-school physics for students who will continue with FYS100 or FYS101.

-Introduction to solving strategies, assignment management incl. diagram drawing

-Introduction to academic studying techniques, using textbook and online resources

-Training in small group discussion as a learning technique.

Topics covered will be different for FYS100 and FYS101 students and is adjusted to fit the respective courses

Students will be able to

apply basic study techniques, problem solving strategies and assignment management
know terms and definitions used in the physics topics of included in FYS100 and FYS101
have established a cooperation with group partner which may continue in next course
feel confidence in moving on with FYS100 or FYS101

Learning activities
Colloquia, self study, mentoring, minilectures on a few selected topics, excursion
Teaching support
Daily mentoring of the colloquia-groups, use of teaching platform
Prerequisites
None
Recommended prerequisites
Basic physics and mathematics from high school
Assessment method
No exam
Mandatory activity
Attendance is not mandatory, but students are encouraged to attend the entire course (either daytime group 12-4 pm or evening group 4-8 pm) for the best learning outcome.
Teaching hours
selfstudy in colloquia-groups: 14 days à 6 hours= 84 hours
excursion: about 6 hours