Study Guide

Objective

Upon completion of the course, student will
- understand the concepts and units used in explaining oscillatory motion, in the phenomena related to wave motion and in photometry.
- be able to analyse oscillatory and wave motion using mathematical models.
- be competent in calculating predictions for wave motion using mathematical models.
- be able to analyse the behaviour of different wave motions in different media and be competent in describing them using equations of magnitude.
- be able to design and carry out the noise level measurements of various vehicles according to standardized practises.
- be able to utilize photometry in design of lighting and light-based systems.
- be able to evaluate their skills in physics and apply their expertise in the subsequent advanced studies.

Content

- Oscillatory motion
- Wave motion
- Acoustics
- Wave optics and geometric optics
- Principle and uses of photoelectric effect

Qualifications

Mechanics, Thermal and electrical physics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1 - 2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of oscillatory motion and wave physics. The student is able to apply the basic consepts to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3 - 4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of oscillatory motion, wave physics and photometry. The student is able to apply the consepts to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of oscillatory motion, wave physics and photometry, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.