Physics II

Code:

L.EA010

Acronym:

F II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physical Sciences (Physics)

Instance: 2025/2026 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://villate.org/courses/leq032/index.html
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Environmental Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L.EA	60	Syllabus	2	-	6	52	162
L.EMG	25	Plano de estudos oficial a partir de 2008/09	2	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To learn the basics of Electromagnetism and Electrical Circuits.
To develop physical reasoning skills.
To improve problem-solving methods.
To get acquainted with the use of electrical measuring devices.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students who approve this course are expected to be able to:
Describe electromagnetic phenomena.
Analyze direct-current circuits.
Conduct measurements in electrical circuits.
Describe the electromagnetic spectrum and the properties of electromagnetic waves.

Working method

Presencial

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

Some previous knowledge of Calculus I and II (differential, integral, and vector calculus; differential equations), Linear Algebra (vectors and matrices), and Physics I (mechanics).

Program

1. Electric force.
2. Computing the electric field.
3. Electrostatic potential.
4. Electric energy and capacitance.
5. Electro-motive force. electric current and resistance.
6. Direct-current circuits.
7. Magnetic force.
8. Computing the magnetic field.
9. Electromagnetic induction.
10. Electromagnetic waves.

Mandatory literature

Villate, J. E. & Martelo L. M.; Eletromagnetismo e Circuitos (2ª edic.), Edição dos autores, 2025. ISBN: 978-972-752-317-7
Villate, J. E. & Martelo L. M.; Problemas resolvidos de eletromagnetismo e circuitos (2º edic), Edição dos autores, 2025. ISBN: 978-972-752-318-4

Complementary Bibliography

David J. Griffiths; Introduction to electrodynamics. ISBN: 0-13-805326-X
Eugene Hecht; Óptica. ISBN: 972-31-0542-X

Comments from the literature

The main bibliography is available at: https://villate.org/eletromagnetismo

Teaching methods and learning activities

- Lectures (T classes): discussion of concepts, examples, experimental demonstrations, and problem-solving.
- Practical sessions (TP classes): problem-solving under the supervision of the instructor and laboratory sessions.

keywords

Physical sciences > Physics > Optics
Physical sciences > Physics > Electromagnetism
Physical sciences > Physics > Applied physics > Experimental physics

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	60,00
Teste	20,00
Trabalho laboratorial	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	110,00
Frequência das aulas	52,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

- Students can only attend any of the final exams if they are enrolled in the course and if they fulfill the following requirements:
1. Have attended the minimum number of mandatory practical sessions (75%)
2. Have obtained a minimum of 6 (six) out of 20 in the combined grade of the quiz and the lab reports.
- Throughout the semester, students will have to take a one-hour quiz and submit two reports of laboratory sessions.

Calculation formula of final grade

FG = 0.4×SG + 0.6×FE
Where:
FG = final grade
FE = final exam grade
SG = grade obtained during the semester
SG = 0.5×Q + 0.25×L1 + 0.25×L2
Where:
Q = quiz grade
L1 = first lab report grade
L2 = second lab report grade

Examinations or Special Assignments

N.A.

Internship work/project

N.A.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students enrolled under a special regime that allows them to skip classes can just attend the final exam, and their final grade will be based on the exam. However, these students can request the professor to be graded as regular students, in which case they have to attend the practical sessions.
Notice that "dirigentes associativos" and athletes are not under this category!

Classification improvement

A student who has already approved the course and would like to improve the grade will have to register for the next exam after the one in which the approval was given. The final grade will result from applying the same formula as for the final grade, or it will be the grade of the new exam if it is higher.

Observations

- Students are expected to work at least 6 hours per week at home for this course.
- Any cheating attempt will be severely punished, including failing the course immediately.