FYSS8300 History of Physics (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Physics
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
Description
Development of physics from antiquities to modern times; analysis of important breakthroughs (e.g. scientific revolution, emergence of modern physics); development of fundamental concepts and understanding of phenomena.
Learning outcomes
After completig the sudy unit the student can describe the historical roots of physics in natural philosophy, discuss the development of different fields of physics and the role of physics in natural sciences as well as the nature of physical knowledge and how knowledge of physics develops and increases.
Description of prerequisites
Basic studies in physics and the courses FYSA2001-FYSA2002 Modern Physics, parts A&B or equivalent.
Study materials
Material on the web platform
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
Every other year.
Evaluation criteria:
Erillinen arviointimatriisi esseille.
Time of teaching:
Period 2, Period 3
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
x
Teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Hyväksytysti suoritetut harjoitustehtävät sekä esseet. Erillinen arviointimatriisi esseille.
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:
Harjoitustehtävät liittyen kurssin verkkomateriaaliin ja esseet sovituista aiheista.