Physics I

Code:

EMM0004

Acronym:

FISI1

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2012/2013 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.fe.up.pt/1213/course/view.php?id=840#section-0
Responsible unit:	Department of Engineering Physics
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LCEEMG	40	Plano de estudos oficial a partir de 2008/09	1	-	6	56	162
MIEMM	52	Syllabus since 2006/2007	1	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1- Obtain the fundamental knowledge in physics, namely in (classical) mechanics, oscillatory and wave motion and hydrostatics, necessary either to explain natural phenomena and technological appliances and to analyze and solve problems in these subjects.


2- Demonstrate perseverance in the independent study and analysis of the subjects, critical reasoning, awareness of the knowledge and skills in the subjects and curiosity in Physics, and science in general, particularly in the relation of Physics to Engineering.

3- Practice the work in a team and written communication.

4- Whenever possible, adapt the Physics I subjects to the study of the materials (and minerals).

(CDIO Syllabus in Topical Form v4.2.3)

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Classical Mechanics: Measurements and units. Vectors. Statics and Dynamics of point particles and systems, including rigid bodies. Kinematics. Work and energy. Conservation laws: energy, linear and angular momenta.

2. Hydrostatics: Density of a fluid. Pressure. Fundamental law of hydrostatics. Buoyancy and Arquimedes' Principle.

3. Vibrations and Waves: Harmonic motion - simple, damped and forced. Progressive waves. Harmonic waves. Energy in wave motion. Sound waves. Standing waves. Diffraction and interference. Doppler effect.

Mandatory literature

Paul Tipler e Gene Mosca; Física, LTC, 2006. ISBN: 85-216-1462-4

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lecture/Recitation (TP): These lectures provide the main contact with the subject. The presentation of the subjects is oriented from phenomenology to the general models and laws, using everyday situations, practical demonstrations and computer simulations whenever possible.
Methodology based on effective teaching. Distributed evaluation (DE) activities.

Practical class (P): Dedicated to problem solving, individual and in group.

Support: All the support to the course is available on-line using the e-learning facility Moodle@FEUP
(http://moodle.fe.up.pt/). The available material includes summaries, lecture notes, study guides with the detailed learning outcomes, problem sheets to be used in exercise sessions, guidelines for experiments and also the contact with the teacher and with other group students in on-line forums.

keywords

Physical sciences > Physics
Physical sciences > Physics > Classical mechanics

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Calculation formula of final grade

Given by the average of three tests.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not planned.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

By final extra exam, under the General Grading Rules.

Classification improvement

By final extra exam, under the General Grading Rules, the final mark being that of the exam.