Physics II

Code:

FIS1008

Acronym:

FIS1008

Level:

100

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2019/2020 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=371
Responsible unit:	Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Chemistry

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:CTA	65	Plano estudos a partir do ano letivo 2016/17	1	-	6	56	162
L:EG	26	The study plan from 2019	1	-	6	56	162
L:Q	58	study plan from 2016/17	1	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

FÍSICA II (FIS1008) is an introductory physics course in general physics. Fundamental physical principles of electricity, magnetism, light and thermodynamics are covered.

Learning outcomes and competences

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able:

- to describe the main features of the force of gravitational attraction and the Coulomb force.

- to understand elementary concepts in electricity, namely electric field and electric potential created by one or more point charges or by other charge distributions; movement of a charge in a uniform electric field; electric dipole moment; intrinsic and induced electric dipoles; action of an electric field on a dipole; interaction between dipoles (van der Waals forces). Apply these concepts to problem solving.

- to understand elementary concepts about electrical circuits, namely electromotive force of a battery; transformation of chemical energy into electrical energy; electric current and electric resistance; DC circuits and Kirchhoff's laws. Apply these concepts to problem solving.

- to understand elementary concepts of magnetism, namely magnetic field; sources of magnetic field; magnetic force on moving charges; movement of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field; mass spectroscopy. Apply these concepts to problem solving.

- to describe the main characteristics of electromagnetic waves, namely electric and magnetic field of a plane electromagnetic wave; polarization; reflection and refraction of light in the approximation of geometrical optics; interference and diffraction phenomena. Apply these concepts to problem solving.

- to understand elementary concepts of thermodynamic processes and thermal properties of materials, namely temperature and heat; thermal capacity; thermal expansion; thermal conductivity; phase diagrams. Apply these concepts to problem solving.

- to understand the kinetic theory of gases. Apply these concepts to problem solving.

- to answer conceptual questions in different subject areas of the course.

Working method

B-learning

Program

1. Fundamental interactions. The force of gravitational attraction and the Coulomb force

2. Electricity

2.1 Electric field

2.2 Electric potential

2.3 Electrical circuits

3. Magnetism

3.1 Magnetic field

3.2 Sources of magnetic field

3.3 Magnetic force on moving charges

3.4 Movement of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field

3.5 Mass spectroscopy

4. Electromagnetic waves

4.1 Electric and magnetic field of a plane electromagnetic wave

4.2 Polarization

4.3 Reflection and refraction of light in the approximation of geometrical optics

4.4 Interference and diffraction phenomena

5. Thermodynamics

5.1 Processes and thermal properties of materials

5.2 Kinetic theory of gases

 

Mandatory literature

Tipler, P. and Mosca, G., ; Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 6th Edition, W. H. Freeman and Company, 2008. ISBN: 0-7167-8964-7 (Extended, Chapters 1-41)
Resnick R., Halliday D., Walker J.; Fundamentals of Physics Extended, Wiley; 9 edition, 2010. ISBN: 0470469080
Serway Raymond A.; Physics for scientists and engineers with modern physics. ISBN: 0-534-40949-0
Halliday/Resnick; Fundamentos de Física, vols 2 e 3, LTC, 2009
Sears/Zemansky; Física II, (Termodinâmica e Ondas), Addisson Wesley, 2003
Young/Freedman; University Physics, 12 Edition, Addisson Wesley, 2006
T. M. Seixas; Apontamentos do Curso de Física II, 2017

Complementary Bibliography

Alonso Marcelo; Fisica. ISBN: 84-03-20990-8 Conjunto 3 vols.
J. Dias de Deus et all; Introdução à Física, McGraw-Hill, 2000
Alaor Chaves,; Física Básica: Gravitação, Fluidos, Ondas, Termodinâmica,, LTC, 2007

Teaching methods and learning activities

B-LEARNING.

Teaching will be done in a continuous way, both in lectures and in the remaining classes. This requires a commitment to a responsible attendance by students.

Subject´s presentation will be held in lectures.

Recitation classes are designed to review general concepts from lectures and to solve exercises and problems, with the students arranged in small work groups. Formative assessment with Socrative application will also take place in these classes.

In addition to face to face lectures and recitations classes, didactic contents will be made available in Moodle Platform. Associated with these didactic contents, formative tests will also be available (online).

Particular emphasis will be given to motivate students to work throughout the semester. It is considered that learning implies dedicated work and attendance of all those interested in acquiring skills.

 

keywords

Physical sciences > Physics > Thermodynamics > Applied thermodynamics
Physical sciences > Physics > Electromagnetism

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	106,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

I. Attendance at recitation classes is mandatory. Failure to attend three-quarters (3/4) of the provided recitations classes result in a RFF grade (“reprovado por falta de frequência”). This rule does not apply to students who have obtained a waiver attendance.

II. Taking mini-formative assessment tests and global formative assessment test are mandatory. A grade of RFF (“reprovado por falta de frequência”) should be awarded for those students failure three-quarters of the provided tests.

Waiver attendance for recitation classes:

Student employees may request a waiver attendance for recitation classes. To be eligible an applicant must provide evidence of eligibility. If they don´t request a waiver attendance for recitation classes they should attend these classes. Failure of this requirement results in a RFF grade.

Calculation formula of final grade

Exam grade between 0 and 20.

If Exam grade ≥ 9.5 then the student passes.

If 8.0 ≤ Exam grade < 9.5, students may request an oral examination.

Classification improvement

According to the “Regulamento de Avaliação do Aproveitamento dos Estudantes” of FCUP.

Observations

Any omissions and/or questions regarding this form will be resolved by the course’s instructor.

The jury can demand that the student takes an additional written and/or oral examination.

Jury:
Teresa Monteiro Seixas
Caroline S Silva
M. Fátima Mota

Computer face-to-face exams.