Physics II

Code:

EA0023

Acronym:

F II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physical Sciences (Physics)

Instance: 2012/2013 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://sigarra.up.pt/feup/conteudos_adm.conteudos_list?pct_pag_id=1639&pct_parametros=p_ano_lectivo=2012/2013-y-p_cad_codigo=EA0023-y-p_periodo=1S
Responsible unit:	Department of Engineering Physics
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Environmental Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEA	59	Syllabus since 2006/07	2	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1- Obtain the fundamental knowledge in physics, namely in electromagnetism, including circuits, radiation and optics, necessary either to explain natural phenomena and technological appliances and to analyze and solve problems in these subjects (CDIO 1.1.2).

(A detailed account of the learning outcomes may be found in the study guides available in Moodle@FEUP, http://moodle.fe.up.pt/).

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 (CDIO 2.4.2, 2.4.4, 2.4.5 e 2.4.6).

3- Practice the work in a team (CDIO 3.1.2) and written communication (CDIO 3.2.3).

(CDIO Syllabus in Topical Form v4.2.3)

Program

1- Electricity: Electric charge and Coulomb's law. Electric field and electric potential. Conductors, insulators and dielectrics. Electrostatic energy. Electric current, Ohm's law and direct current circuits. Capacitors and RC circuits. Electric conduction and electronic components of circuits. Photoelectric cell. Measuring instruments. Elements of electric phenomena in Biology and atmosphere.

2- Magnetism: Magnetic field. Forces and torques over charges and currents. The electric engine. Magnetic energy. Magnetic induction and RL circuits. The alternating current generator and the transformer. Basics of alternating current circuits.

3- Electromagnetic waves: The electromagnetic spectrum. Energy and momentum in electromagnetic waves. Properties of light. Sources of light. Basics of lasers physics. Propagation of light. Reflection and refraction. Polarization. Radiation field. Thermal radiation and the black body. Radiation and the Physics of the atmosphere.

4- Optics: Laws and scope of Geometrical Optics. Plane and spherical mirrors. Lenses. Aberrations. Simple optical instruments. Wave optics. Phase difference and coherence. Interference. Diffraction and optical resolution. Applications.

5- Nuclear Radiation: Properties of nuclei. Isotopes. Radioactivity. Types of nuclear radiation. Nuclear reactions. Fission and fusion. Biological radiation effects. Units. Natural radioactivity.

Mandatory literature

Paul Tipler e Gene Mosca; Física, Vol. 2, LTC, 2006. ISBN: 85-216-1463-2

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures/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, experimental demonstrations whenever possible.
Methodology based on effective teaching.

Recitation classes (L): Dedicated to exercise solving, alone or in group, under teacher supervision and analysis experimental laboratory demosntrations.

Support: All the support to the course is available on Conteudos of Sifeup. The available material lecture notes, problem sheets to be used in exercise sessions, previous exams, etc..

keywords

Physical sciences > Physics > Electromagnetism
Physical sciences > Physics > Optics
Physical sciences > Physics > Electromagnetism > Radiation physics

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Admission to the final exam requires the attainment of frequency (General Evaluation Rules, "Normas Gerais de Avaliação").

To attain frequency a student must not miss more than the allowed number of classes (25%, General Grading Rules).

Students with special registration, namely working students, military, or students with frequency grade from a previous year, are excused from obtaining frequency again (General Grading Rules).

Calculation formula of final grade

Is given by the final exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not planned.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

By final exam, under the General Grading Rules.

Classification improvement

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

Observations

The use of a formula sheet and a calculator are allowed in all activities of the course, including the final exam.