Physics I
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Physics |
Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S ![Requerida a integração com o Moodle Ícone do Moodle](/fcup/pt/imagens/MoodleIcon)
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking students
Objectives
Introductory Course on Mechanics and Waves where fundamental physical principles are presented in these areas.
Learning outcomes and competences
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Analyze physical quantities in terms of units and dimensions.
- Analyze elemental problems of motion in one, two and three dimensions. Analyze, in particular, the motion of projectiles and circular motion.
- Apply Newton's laws and the work-kinetic energy theorem in common introductory problems.
- Understand introductory concepts involved in the conservation of linear momentum and energy.
- Apply the basic principles relating to simple harmonic motion.
Working method
Presencial
Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)
B-learning
Program
- Physical quantities, units, dimensional analysis
- Particle Mechanics
Rectilinear motion and motion in space.
Newton's laws. Work and energy.
Conservative and dissipative forces. Potential energy. Potential energy curves. Power connection.
Harmonic oscillator.
Damped and forced oscillations.
- Fluid Mechanics
Hydrostatic
Hydrodynamics. Viscosity.
-Introduction to Elasticity
Elastic coefficients. Hooke's law.
- Waves
Waves in material media. Examples. Progressive and stationary waves. Wave equation.
Plane waves. Wave superposition: constructive and destructive interference.
Reflection, refraction, transmission and diffraction of waves - introduction.
Mandatory literature
Marcelo Alonso e Edward J. Finn; Física, Escolar Editora, 2012. ISBN: 9789725922965
Teaching methods and learning activities
The teaching will be done in a continuous way, in the theoretical classes as in the rest. This will involve a commitment of responsible student attendance, although this is not compulsory.
The presentation of the subject will be done in the THEORETICAL CLASSES.
The consolidation of the delivered topics will be done in the THEORETICAL-PRACTICAL classes using interactive approaches.
Emphasis will be placed on encouraging students to work throughout the semester, specially in group-based learning.
Software
Tracker
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation without final exam
Assessment Components
designation |
Weight (%) |
Exame |
60,00 |
Trabalho de campo |
5,00 |
Trabalho prático ou de projeto |
35,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
designation |
Time (hours) |
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico |
30,00 |
Elaboração de projeto |
30,00 |
Estudo autónomo |
46,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
56,00 |
Total: |
162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
The continuous assessment component (AC) consists of the following portions:
1. Preliminary Reading Activities (ALP) - weekly, consists of reading and commenting selected texts.
2. Project (PROJ) - creation of a product taking into account the problem, requirements and conditions indicated in the project. To be developed throughout the semester.
The student's performances in ALP and PROJ will be evaluated separately on a scale of 0 to 20 values.
To obtain frequency, the student must have a minimum grade of 3.5 values in AC. The calculation of this classification is given by the equation:
AC = 0.05 * ALP + 0.35 * PROJ
Calculation formula of final grade
There are TWO assessment modalities, both with a Continuous Assessment (AC) component:
- Students with ordinary enrolment will be assessed through Modality 1.
- Student-workers and student union office holders may chose only one of the two modalities.
Modality 1: Ordinary assessment (students with ordinary enrolment)
- Continuous Assessment (AC): 40 % (maximum 8 grade points)
- ALP (individual) – 5 % (1 grade point)
- PROJ (group) – 35 % (7 grade points, to which peer assessment is added up to +/- 15 % of individual grade)
- TACi (individual) – 45 % (maximum 9 grade points)
- GAM (group) – 15 % (3 grade points, to which peer assessment is added up to +/- 15 % of individual grade)
If AC < 3,5 grade points, the student loses course frequency and cannot take the Exam.
Final classification (NF) is given by the following expressions, rounded to the nearest integer:
NF = 0.40*AC + 0.45*TACi + 0.15*GAM
That is,
NF = 0.05*ALP + 0.35*PROJ + 0.45*TACi + 0.15*GAM
If NF < 9.5, the student is not approved through Modality 1 and can only take the exam at the Appeal Season.
Modality 2: Non-ordinary Assessment (Student-workers, student union office holders and others)
- Continuous Assessment (AC): 40 % (maximum 8 grade points)
- ALP (individual) – 5 % (1 grade point)
- PROJ (group) – 35 % (7 grade points, to which peer assessment is added up to +/- 15 % of individual grade)
- Exam (E) – 60 % (maximum 12 grade points)
If AC < 3,5 grade points, the student loses course frequency and cannot take the Exam.
Final classification (
NF) is given by the following expressions, rounded to the nearest integer:
NF = 0.40*AC + 0.60*E
That is,
NF = 0.05*ALP + 0.35*PROJ + 0.60*E
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
Eligible students may choose not to fulfil the TACi + GAM components and should therefore perform a final exam.
Classification improvement
It is not applicable to the AC component; can only be made by exam that will replace the TACi + GAM component.