Physics Fundamentals

Code:

L.BIO004

Acronym:

FFIS

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Basic Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Instance: 2022/2023 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Engineering Physics
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Bioengineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L.BIO	115	Syllabus	1	-	6	65	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The objectives of this course unit are such that students may acquire a basic knowledge of general physics (mainly optics and classical mechanics including simple harmonic motion and some concepts about the wave motion) and that students may develop their own personal and professional skills and attributes.

At the end of this course unit students are expected to have acquired the following skills:

- To apply correctly the laws which rule the physical phenomena under study.

- Develop and acquire the reasoning skills to solve problems independently and critically;

- Acquire a discipline of continuous work throughout the semester.

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

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

It is assumed that students have:

► rudimentary knowledge of Newtonian mechanics at the 11th grade level, that is, they know how to enunciate Newton's three laws and are able to describe uniformly accelerated rectilinear motion.

► some knowledge of vectors (for example, they know how to add vectors and calculate the dot or inner product of two vectors) and elementary calculus (that is, they know how to derive simple functions).

Program

1 - GEOMETRIC OPTICS: Paraxial Theory Rectilinear propagation of light; Laws of reflection and refraction; flat and spherical mirrors; thin lenses; notions of optical instruments; the human eye.
2 - CLASSICAL MECHANICS Units and dimensions; vectors; kinematics; Newton's laws; static; work, energy and power. Energy Conservation, momentum conservation and angular momentum conservation. 3 – OSCILLATIONS Simple harmonic motion (SHM); damped harmonic motion; forced oscillations and resonance. 4 - WAVES The concept of wave; traveling wave. Longitudinal and transverse waves. Polarization. Sine waves and generic wave features; interference; the concept of diffraction.

Mandatory literature

Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman; University physics. ISBN: 0-201-84769-8
Silvestre, A. J. e P.I.C. Teixeira ; Mecânica: uma Introdução, Edições Colibri/Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, 2013. ISBN: 978-989-689-295-1

Complementary Bibliography

Paul A. Tipler, Gene Mosca; Physics for scientists and engineers. ISBN: 0-7167-4389-2
H. Moysés Nussenzveig; Curso de física básica. ISBN: 85-212-0046-3 (vol.1)
H. Moysés Nussenzveig; Curso de física básica
H. Moysés Nussenzveig; Curso de física básica. ISBN: 85-212-0163-X (vol.4)
Eugene Hecht ; José Manuel N. V. Rebordão; Óptica. ISBN: 972-31-0542-X

Teaching methods and learning activities

- Lectures (type TP): lectures where the underlying concepts and physical models of the course unit are introduced and illustrated with examples and applications.

- Recitations: practical classes (PL type) or exercise classes where students solve exercises under the supervision of the teacher.

In 3 of the practical classes of the semester, students will perform practical work, in groups, on the Physics Laboratory.

- Strong participation by students is encouraged in solving problems and in presenting doubts raised by them.

The assessment of this course is “distributed evaluation with final exam”.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	70,00
Trabalho laboratorial	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	92,00
Frequência das aulas	70,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

► In order to pass the curricular unit at ÉPOCA NORMAL, a student must:

- not have exceeded the limit number of absences from practical classes (25% of the number of classes planned);
- have performed both (2) tests;
- have completed all three (3) practical laboratory assignments;
- Each of the evaluation components has a minimum classification without which the student, regardless of the final classification obtained, is not approved. This minimum rating of each component is:

■ TPL > 50% of 6 values = 3.0 values
■ T1 > 30% of 7 values = 2.1 values
■ T2 > 30% of 7 values = 2.1 values



► In order to attend the APPEAL exam, a student:


- must not have exceeded the limit number of absences from practical classes (25% of the number of classes planned);

- must have performed the three (3) practical laboratory works, obtaining a classification equal to or greater than 3.0 values ​​(out of 6);


NOTE: the number of practical classes is considered to be twelve (12), which makes the maximum number of absences allowed to be three (3).



■ TE and IT students:

- are exempt from attending TP or PL classes, except for those three (3) in which practical laboratory work (TPL) is carried out. For this purpose, YOU MUST REGISTER IN A CLASS PL . They must also undergo the 2 mandatory face-to-face TESTS.

■ Students Associative Leaders, High-Competition Athletes,...:

- MUST REGISTER IN A CLASS PL and submit to the 2 face-to-face TESTS and carry out the 3 mandatory laboratory practical works that take place in the current academic semester.

Calculation formula of final grade

CF = 1st T + 2nd T + 3 TPL

CF (0 - 20) – Final mark

1st T (0-6,0) + 2nd T (0-7,0) + 3rd TPL (0-7,0)

NOTE: The TESTS have a value corresponding to 70% of the final classification (maximum 14 values), LABORATORY PRACTICAL WORK contributing the remaining 30% (maximum 6 values).

THE TWO (2) TESTS ARE COMPULSORY


IT IS MANDATORY TO CARRY OUT THE THREE (3) PRACTICAL LABORATORY WORKS

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The classification obtained in the special season exam is the one attributed to the student.

Classification improvement

► Improvement of Final Classification: Through examination of the Season of Appeal. The final ranking will be calculated as follows:

CF = MAX (CFN, RAD, R)

Where:

- CFN is the final classification (1st T+2nd T+TPL) of the 1st exam season,

- RAD is the resource epoch rating, including the TPL component:

RAD=0.7×R+0.3×TPL

- R is just the final grade obtained in the exam held at the time of Appeal (from 0 to 20 values).

Observations

- In addition to class times (remote and face-to-face), it is estimated that students dedicate a period of time between 5 to 8 hours per week to the study of the "Fundamentals of Physics" course.

- Student support is provided through a direct combination of interested students and teachers.

- In the two (2) mini tests, in the two (2) tests and in the appeal exam, a form can be used, which will be provided in a timely manner (placed in "contents").

- The use of simple calculating machines is permitted.

► Information about the course will be posted at:

- SIGARRA

- page of the course “Fundamentals of Physics”

- "CONTENTS"

- Any attempt at FRAUD during the distributed evaluation process leads to loss of frequency and non-admission to examination.