Physics

Code:

EEC0008

Acronym:

FISI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2013/2014 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Engineering Physics
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Electrical and Computers Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEEC	395	Syllabus (Transition) since 2010/2011	1	-	8	87	216
		Syllabus	1	-	8	87	216

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

a) To present a detailed description of the basic concepts of Classic Mechanics and Thermodynamics with a special emphasis on the most essential aspects, trying to develop intuition and reasoning;b) To introduce the necessary mathematical tools; c) To develop the ability to apply mathematics to problems of the real world of physics and engineering; d) To include examples of application in order to show the results

Learning outcomes and competences

Students who successfully complete this course will:
1- be capable of explaining basic concepts and physical phenomena using appropriate vocabulary  in two different areas of Physics: Classic Mechanics and Thermodynamics.
2- be able to use the laws governing the basic phenomena of these 2 areas to calculate relevant physical quantities.
3- be capable to show how the referred concepts explain phenomena observed in everyday life, and how they apply to engineering problems.
4- be capable of team work in solving problems and also be able to solve problems independently.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Prerequisites: vector, differencial and integral calculus.

Corequisites: ordinary diferential equations.

Program

I- CLASSIC MECHANICS

1- Introduction to Physics. Units, physical quantities and systems of measurement

2- Vectors and vector calculus

3- Newton’s laws of motion and applications

4- Work, energy and energy conservation

5- Systems of particles and linear and angular momentum conservation laws

6- Motion, and static equilibrium of rigid bodies

 

II- THERMODYNAMICS

7- Temperature, thermal properties and thermal processes

8- Heat and the first law of thermodynamics

9- Kinetic theory of gases

10- Second law of thermodynamics and entropy

Mandatory literature

Marcelo Alonso, Edward J. Finn ; Tradução Maria Alice Gomes da Costa, Maria de Jesus Vaz de Carval; Física. ISBN: 978-972-592-296-5
Paul A. Tipler; Física para cientistas e engenheiros. ISBN: 85-216-1462-4

Complementary Bibliography

H. Moysés Nussenzveig; Curso de física básica. ISBN: 85-212-0046-3 (vol.1)

Teaching methods and learning activities

-  Classes will be based on the presentation, discussion and problem solving of the themes of the course. Experimental demonstrations will be performed when possible.

keywords

Physical sciences > Physics > Classical mechanics
Physical sciences > Physics > Thermodynamics

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	55,00
Teste	45,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	133,50
Frequência das aulas	77,00
Total:	210,50

Eligibility for exams

a) To be admited to the exam, is necessary to fulfill the following two criteria:

1st criteria - achieve a grade ≥ 8,0 in the continuous assessment (CA) component.

2nd criteria - have a maximum of 3 unattended TP classes.

b) It is not need to attend TP classes in case of having a sucessefull CA component from the previous year. Then the student can not officially enroll in TP classes. It is possible to attend the TP classes if the room ocupation admits it.

c) Students with a special status (working students, military personnel) do not need to take the CA component. Their assessment will be based on a final exam, if they do not officially enroll in TP classes. However, students can opt to take the CA component, which is irreversible.

d) Those wich not fulfill a) can only do the recurso exam. Their grade will be the one obtained in such exam.

e) STUDENTS HAVE TO ACHIEVE A MINIMUM GRADE OF 8,0 IN THE EXAM TO COMPLETE THE COURSE.

Calculation formula of final grade

MN = 0,55*E + 0,45*CA

MN – Mark in the normal season

E - Exam

CA - Continuous Assessment: consists of two multiple choice quizzes, or the CA mark obtained in the previous year.

 Continuous Assessment:

- 1st test (T1) weighs 30%of CA (date to be determined).

- 2nd test (T2) weighs 70% (date to be determined).

Each of these tests has a duration of 1h30m and consists of multiple choice quiz.

Total mark in CA = 0.3*T1 + 0.7*T2

In any test is only alowed to have a pen and identification document. It is strictly forbiden the use of mobile phones or any other comunication device.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

They only need to attend the final exam. The mark obtained in this exam is will be the final mark.

Students can opt to take the CA component, which is an irreversible option.

Classification improvement

The mark at recurso season is calculated by,

M = MAX (MN, 0.45*CA + 0.55*R, R)

R - Recurso exam mark.

Observations

Average weekly working time estimated out of classes: about 10 hours per week.