Physics

Code:

EEC0008

Acronym:

FISI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2015/2016 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://sigarra.up.pt/feup/pt/conteudos_adm.list?pct_pag_id=249640&pct_parametros=pv_ocorrencia_id=365685
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	322	Syllabus	1	-	8	77	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	70,00
Teste	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	139,00
Frequência das aulas	77,00
Total:	216,00

Eligibility for exams

► For students in 1st registration:

Number of absences defined by UP regulation.

► For students with two or more registrations:

For these students there is no criterion of attendance, ie, there is no marking of faults. Then the student can not officially enroll in TP classes, but it is possible to attend the classes.

With frequency in the previous year:
OR students keep the CA grade obtained last year (with a contribution of 30% according to the present semester)
OR students can, irreversibly, choose to submit to the CA in this year, annulling the earlier CA grade.

Without frequency in the previous year:
OR students undergoes CA in the present year,
OR students just attend the final exams, performing the exam to 20 points.

► IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST ACHIEVE A MINIMUM SCORE OF 8,0 IN THE EXAM TO COMPLETE THE COURSE. If the exam grade is less than 8.0 val, the final classification of the student will be the exam grade.

►Regardless the CA grade, all the students can attend the final exams.

Calculation formula of final grade

MN = Max(0,70*E + 0,30*CA, E)
MN – Mark in the normal season
E - Exam
CA - Continuous Assessment: consists of one multiple choice quizz, or the CA mark obtained in the previous year.

 Continuous Assessment:

Students solve, individually, one mini-test (expected to 11 to 15 April, date to be confirmed).

The test has a duration of 1h30m and it consists of multiple choice quiz.

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 will be the final mark.

- Students can opt to take the CA component.

Classification improvement

The mark at recurso season is calculated by,

M = MAX (MN, 0,30*CA + 0,70*R, R)

R - Recurso exam mark.

Observations

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