Physics - programme subject in programmes for specialization in general studies (FYS1-01)

Basic skills are integrated into the competence aims for this course in areas where they contribute to the development of and are part of the subject competence. In the Physics programme subject, basic skills are understood as follows:

Basic skills are integrated into the competence aims for this course in areas where they contribute to the development of and are part of the subject competence. In the Physics programme subject, basic skills are understood as follows:

Being able to express oneself orally and in writing in Physics involves describing observations and experiences from nature, experiments, field trips and information in the media. It also includes formulating questions and hypotheses and using concepts and expressions in physics. It means being able to make a case for one’s own evaluations, offer feedback and present results – that is to say, master a clear and precise language, including being able to differentiate between everyday use of ideas and use of the same concepts in physics.

Being able to read in Physics involves extracting, interpreting and reflecting on information in physics documents, brochures, newspapers, popular science magazines, books and on the Internet. It means understanding instruction manuals, tables, diagrams, symbols and physics documents, as well as the contents of tables, graphs, illustrations, written text and equations.

Numeracy in Physics involves using figures and mathematical calculations to record and process results from one’s own measurements, as well as producing tables and diagrams in a physics context. It means applying and interpreting formulas and models of reality, and processing and interpreting various types of data. Being able to do calculations means applying methods from mathematics. In addition, it involves the use of vectors, parameter curves and differential and integral calculus.

Being able to use digital tools in Physics involves investigating, measuring, recording, analysing, documenting and publishing results by digital means. It means applying animations and using the Internet to collect physics-related information. The ability to use digital tools in physics also includes simulating phenomena and experiments that are difficult to study otherwise.