The course gives an introduction to the basic concepts of mechanics and thermodynamics: Motion, force, energy and power, rotation, temperature and heat, the laws of thermodynamics, oscillations, waves and sound. Examples on the use of the principles of physics in other fields of science and medicine will be given.
The course is tailored to the needs of students in other fields of science than physics, mathematics or geophysics. The course gives an overview of the concepts of the topics, with moderate use of mathematical formalism.
After completing this course the students should be able to