Mechanics
5 credits
Course, Bachelor's level, 1FA104
Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.
Spring 2026
Spring 2026,
Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 19 January 2026–22 March 2026
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
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Participation in Single Variable Calculus. Participation in either Linear Algebra and Geometry I, Linear Algebra I, or Algebra and Geometry.
- Selection
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Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)
- Fees
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If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 10,833
- Total tuition fee: SEK 10,833
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2025
- Application code
- UU-63600
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 19 December 2025–18 January 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Spring 2026
Spring 2026,
Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 23 March 2026–7 June 2026
- Language of instruction
- The course will be taught in English, if needed
- Entry requirements
-
Participation in Single Variable Calculus. Participation in either Linear Algebra and Geometry I, Linear Algebra I, or Algebra and Geometry.
- Selection
-
Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)
- Fees
-
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 10,833
- Total tuition fee: SEK 10,833
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2025
- Application code
- UU-63096
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 9 March 2026–22 March 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The concept of vectors in physics. Newtonian mechanics at a fundamental level: forces, acceleration, and work, as well as mechanical energy and momentum. Additionally, basic kinematics and dynamics of rigid body rotation.
Reading list
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2019
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2015
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2014
- Reading list valid from Spring 2014
- Reading list valid from Spring 2013
- Reading list valid from Spring 2012, version 2
- Reading list valid from Spring 2012, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2008
Contact
- Study counselling
- studievagledare@physics.uu.se
- +46 18 471 35 21