Physics II

Code:

L.EMAT012

Acronym:

F II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2025/2026 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://villate.org/courses/lemat012/index.html
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Materials Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L.EMAT	23	Syllabus	2	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To learn the basics of Electromagnetism, Electrical Circuits, and Geometrical Optics.
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 and alternating-current circuits.
Analyze optical instruments with lenses and mirrors.
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)

It is assumed that the students have a good knowledge of the topics learned in Physics I and Mathematical Analysis II.

Program

1. Direct-current circuits.
2. Magnetic force.
3. Computing the magnetic field.
4. Electromagnetic induction.
5. Geometrical optics.
6. Mechanical vibrations.
7. Mechanical waves.
8. The nature of light.
9. Electromagnetic waves.
10. Photons.

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
Villate, J. E. & Martelo L. M.; Ótica e Ondas, Edição dos autores, 2025

Complementary Bibliography

Griffiths, D. J.; Introduction to electrodynamics (3ª edic.), Prentice Hall., 1999. ISBN: 0-13-805326-X
Hecht, E.; Óptica, Fundação Caluste Gulbenkian, 1991

Comments from the literature

The mandatory bibliography is available at: https://villate.org/courses/lemat012

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 experimentation.

Software

spyder

keywords

Physical sciences > Physics > Electromagnetism

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	70,00
Trabalho laboratorial	20,00
Participação presencial	10,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	53,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Total:	109,00

Eligibility for exams

Students obtain attendance approval when:
- Do not miss more than 3 recitation sessions.
-Students with more than 3 absences will not be accepted in the exam.
- Obtain a grade of at least 10 in the continuous evaluation.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final grade will include the following items:- TI: mid-term quiz;
- TF: final quiz;
- AP: participation in the recitation sessions;
- AL: evaluation of the laboratory work.
To pass the course, a student must obtain at least 10 in the final grade, NF, computed according to the following formula:
NF=0.7((TI+TF)/2) + 0.1AP + 0.2AL

Examinations or Special Assignments

n.a.

Internship work/project

n.a.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students registered as working students, or as members of the armed forces, do not have to attend the recitation sessions or the quizzes.
That does not apply to students registered as student representatives.

Classification improvement

Through a final exam.

Observations

It is expected that students spend 4 to 6 hours of independent study per week, in addition to the attendance of the lectures and recitation sessions.