Academic year2016/17
CoursePHYSICS
Code028BB
Credits15
PeriodSemester 1 & 2
LanguageItalian
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) |
| FISICA 1 | FIS/01 | LEZIONI | 120 | |
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Knowledge
The student who successfully completes the course will acquire:
solid knowledge of the basic mathematical tools used in mechanics and thermodynamics;
solid knowledge of physics models and the relation between theoretical and experimental physics;
solid knowledge of methodology of physics;
solid knowledge of mechanics;
solid knowledge of thermodynamics;
advanced skills in modeling and problem solving.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
The student must demonstrate the ability to put into practice and to execute, with critical awareness, the activities illustrated or carried out under the guidance of the teacher during the course.
Problem solving is the main tool for assessing the abilities acquired by the student.
During the oral exam, the student must also demonstrate ability to use the appropriate terminology.
Methods:
- Final oral exam
- Final written exam
- Periodic Quizzes/multiple choice
- Periodic written tests
Teaching methods
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
- attending lectures
- participation in seminar
- preparation of oral/written report
- participation in discussions
- individual study
- Practical
Attendance: Advised
Teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Seminar
- Task-based learning/problem-based learning/inquiry-based learning
Syllabus
Relation between mathematics and physics. Principle of relativity and reference frames. Measurement. Mechanics of point particles and Newton's laws. Constraints and degrees of freedom. Kinematics. Equation of motion and conserved quantities. Energy, momentum and angular momentum. Mechanics of systems and cardinal equations. Gravitation. Fluids. Basics of thermodynamics: temperature and heat. Principles of thermodynamics. Entropy. Thermodynamic potentials.
Bibliography
Recommended reading includes university textbooks of mechanics and thermodynamics chosen by the student with the help of the teacher.
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27
