Applied Physics for Molecular Biotechnology
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1FA533
- Code
- 1FA533
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Physics G1F, Technology G1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 6 March 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
Entry requirements
Linear Algebra and Geometry I, Single Variable Calculus, Several Variable Analysis, Scientific Computing I, Mechanics
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the student should be able to:
- carry out electric and magnetic field calculations in certain simple geometries and with certain boundary conditions
- identify and describe the characteristics of wave motion, especially for electromagnetic waves
- make basic calculations on interference- and diffraction phenomena when the wave source is coherent and be able to describe applications
- account for biotechnological applications of the course content
- handle common electric and optic measurement instruments on a basic level.
Content
Electrostatics: electric charge and fields, electric potential, electric dipole, Gauss law, capacitors, electrostatic energy.
Magnetism: magnetic fields and forces.
Electromagnetic waves and optics: reflection, refraction, dispersion, polarisation, interference and diffraction.
Measurement instruments and components in circuits.
Biotechnological applications of electrostatics, magnetism, electromagnetic waves and optics.
Laboratory exercises: introduction to electric measurements and circuits, capacitor lab, polarization of light, wave character of light.
Instruction
Lectures, exercises and laboratory exercises.
Assessment
Written examination (4 credits). Laboratory excercises (1 credit).