Physics I
Instance: 2007/2008 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
The global aim is to teach the theoretical physical principles necessary to analyse mechanical problems and introduce the general principle of Physics and Engineering in real problem analysis through the use of logic and simplifications. The strategy to consolidate the knowledge of Physics will be based on the resolution of Engineering problems applying physical principles, trigonometry, vector algebra and calculus (differentiation and integration), crucial to the qualification of the future engineers.
The specific aims are the learning of basic mechanical concepts, namely: force, momentum, mechanical equilibrium and conservation theorems(of energy, linear momentum and angular momentum). The students should get familiar with the application of vector algebra to statics, cinematics and dynamics.
Program
1 Introduction
2 Motion along a straight line
3 Vectors
4 Motion in two and three dimensions
5 Newton's laws of motion
6 Equilibrium and elasticity
7 Applications of Newton´s laws
8 Work and kinetic energy
9 Potencial energy and energy conservation
10 Momentum, impulse, and collisions
11 Rotation of rigid bodies
12 Dynamics of rotational motion
Mandatory literature
Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman; física I, Pearson education
Complementary Bibliography
R. A. Seway, J. W. Jewett, jr.; Princípios de Física - volume 1: Mecãnica Clássica, Thomson, 2004. ISBN: 8522103828
Paul A Tipler, Gene Mosca; Física - Vol. 1 : Mecânica, Oscilações e Ondas, Termodinâmica, LTC, 2006. ISBN: 8521614624
Nussenzveig, Herch Moysés;
Curso de física básica. ISBN: 85-212-0046-3 (vol.1)
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical classes – Expositive classes where concepts and models are introduced.
Theoretical – Practical / Practical classes – Tutorial and expositive classes where representative problems are discussed and solved. Proposed problems resolution by the students. Three Laboratory sessions along the semestre.
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
Description |
Type |
Time (hours) |
Weight (%) |
End date |
Subject Classes |
Participação presencial |
56,00 |
|
|
|
Total: |
- |
0,00 |
|
Eligibility for exams
- The student will not have frequency if his final continuous classification is less than (1.5 over 6.0).
- Independently of student’s last continuous classification, if the student is obliged to have frequency to the discipline, he should not exceed the absence limit to the practical classes (25% of the number of previewed classes). Otherwise the student will not be allowed to the final exam.
- Students who, in previous years, were inscribed in the discipline are not obliged to have frequency in practical classes.
Calculation formula of final grade
1 - New students :
CF = EF + AD
CF (0 - 20 valores) – Final classification
EF (0 - 13 valores) – final exam
AD (0 – 7 valores) – continous classification
where
AD = (TPL + Q + P)
TPL (0 – 4,5 valores) – Laboratory work
Q (0 - 1,5 valores) – multiple choise quiz questions
P (0 - 1,0) - solved problem
2 – "old" students ( 2006/2007) :
CF = EF + AD07
CF – final classification (0-20 valores)
EF – final exam (0-14 valores)
AD07 - (0 – 6 valores) – continous classification (2006/2007)
Classification improvement
Classification improvement can be done in the re-sit examination period, accordingly to the rules
Observations
Language of instruction: Portuguese