Physics I

Code:

EQ0064

Acronym:

F I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physical Sciences (Physics)

Instance: 2012/2013 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Engineering Physics
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Chemical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEQ	109	Syllabus	1	-	6	56	162

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.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of this course, the student should be able to:

- Properly use the laws governing the phenomena studied;

- Use appropriate vocabulary to explain technical concepts and phenomena studied, as well as describe some of its applications;

- Have a critical attitude towards the final results obtained using dimensional analysis, estimates of expected orders of magnitude, study of the interdependence between the quantities involved and the study of the behavior of the solution in borderline cases.

The skills that are the subject of the assessment process (assessment test and final exam distributed) are as follows:

- Correct use of the laws governing the phenomena studied.

- Critical attitude towards the final results.

Working method

Presencial

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

H. D. Young, R. A. Freedman; Física I, Pearson
Young, Hugh D.; University Physics. ISBN: 0-201-84769-8

Complementary Bibliography

R. A. Serway, J. W. Jewett, Jr.; Princípios de Física - volume 1, Thomson, 2004. ISBN: 8522103828
P. A. Tipler, G. Mosca; Física para Cientistas e Engenheiros - Volume 1: Mecânica, Oscilações e Ondas, Termodinâmica, LTC, 2009. ISBN: 9788521617105
Marcelo Alonso, Edward J. Finn; Física, Escolar Editora, 2012. ISBN: 978-9725923337

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-Practical (TP) classes – Expositive classes where concepts and models are introduced. Practical (P) 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
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	68,00	100,00
	Exame	2,50
	Total:	-	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Estudo autónomo	70
	Estudo autónomo	14
	Estudo autónomo	7,5
	Total:	91,50

Eligibility for exams

- The student will not have frequency if his final continuous classification (distributed evaluation) is less than 3.0 (in 7). - 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 ( 2009/2010) : CF = EF + AD10 CF – final classification (0-20 valores) EF – final exam (0-13 valores) AD10 - (0 – 7 valores) – continous classification (2009/2010)

Classification improvement

Classification improvement can be done in the re-sit examination period, accordingly to the rules.