Physics I

Code:

EMM0004

Acronym:

FISI1

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2020/2021 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/mod/sigarracourseinfo/view.php?id=2564
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	46	Plano de estudos oficial a partir de 2008/09	1	-	6	56	162
MIEMM	51	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).

Learning outcomes and competences

The methodologies employed seek a more efficient and creative learning. As the student’s goal is to aquire knowledge on Basic Physics, we think that by providing exercices and small experiments (material or virtual), focussing on Materials Science, we are able to achieve the proposed goals.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Classical Mechanics: Measurements and units. Vectors. Kinematics. Statics and Dynamics of point particles and systems, including rigid bodies.  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

Complementary Bibliography

Silvestre António Jorge 1962-; Mecânica. ISBN: 978-989-689-295-1

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures (TP): exposition of concepts by the teacher and their illustration with examples of application. Whenever appropriate, some simple experimental demonstrations and/or computer simulations will be performed during the class.

Practical class (P): Dedicated to problem solving, individual and in group, under the supervision of the teacher. 

Support: All the support to the course is available on-line using the e-learning facility Moodle@UP_Física1. The available material includes 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 > Classical mechanics
Physical sciences > Physics

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

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

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	106,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

► Students cannot exceed the absence limit according to the General Evaluation Rules.

► The two quizzes, to be carried out during the semester, are not mandatory. If the student does not complete the total of the two quizzes, he can go to the exam, which, in this case, will have a weight of 100% in the final grade.

► If students choose to perform the two proposed quizzes, the average of the two quizzes will have a weight of 30% in the final classification.
If the average of the quizzes is higher than fifteen (15) values, it may be necessary to do an oral quiz to prove the obtained classification. The result of this oral may determine the annulment of the classification obtained in the tests, in which case the final classification of the student will be the grade obtained in the exam.

► The classification obtained in previous years for laboratory work will not have any weight in the evaluation of this academic year 2020/2021, since the evaluation method was modified.

Calculation formula of final grade

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not planned.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

By final exam in the "recurso" season, in the seasons foreseen (General Evaluations Rules).

Classification improvement

The improvement classification (CF) will be calculated as follows:

CF = MAX(CN, 0,3*AD+0,70*R, R)

where:
CF (0-20 values) - final classification in "recurso" season;
CN (0-20 values) - final classification in normal season;
AD (0-20 values) - average of the two quizzes;
R (0-20 values) - recurso exam grade.

Observations

► During periods when the FEUP administration decrees online learning, the Physics 1 lectures will be taught at the usual hour, using the Colibri / zoom video-conference system. The teacher will send by email to the students the respective link before classes.

► In online classes, students must have their camera turned on during class in order to contribute to greater interactivity and effectiveness of distance learning. If the student does not have a webcam, please contact the teacher in advance to resolve the problem.

► Any questions, the student can contact the teacher by email or moodle. It will be possible to schedule sessions to clarify doubts via Colibri/zoom whenever requested by the students.

► The two quizzes may have to be carried out on the moodle platform, eventually remotely, depending on the evolution of the pandemic. 

► The students can use the form available in the moodle during the exams.