Physics I

Code:

L.EA009

Acronym:

F I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physical Sciences (Physics)

Instance: 2024/2025 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://sigarra.up.pt/feup/pt/conteudos_adm.list?pct_pag_id=249640&pct_parametros=pv_ocorrencia_id=436006
Responsible unit:	Department of Engineering Physics
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	61	Syllabus	1	-	6	58,5	162
L.EMG	41	Plano de estudos oficial a partir de 2008/09	1	-	6	58,5	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1. Present a detailed description of the basic concepts of Classic Mechanics and Waves with a special emphasis on the most essential aspects, trying to develop intuition and reasoning;


2. To introduce the necessary mathematical tools;


3. To develop the ability to apply mathematics to problems of the real world of physics and engineering;


4. To include examples of application in order to show/emphasize the phisical meaning of the results. 

Learning outcomes and competences

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Acquisition of knowledge of underlying sciences
At the end of this course unit, students should be capable of:
- Correctly use basic vocabulary of classic mechanics.
- Apply the fundamental laws of classic mechanics in the analysis and resolution of problems.
- Use the appropriate physics laws to explain natural phenomena and identify similar phenomena in technology and engineering applications, based on the same laws and concepts.
- Develop an attitude of respect towards the laws of nature.
- Develop personal and professional skills and attributes
- Develop skills in the autonomous resolution of problems.
- Develop a critical thinking by testing solutions using tools as dimensional analysis, forecasting quantity orders and estimates and comparison with limit cases.
- Develop their responsibility and ethics.
- Develop their oral and written communication skills.

3. Interpersonal skills
At the end of this course, students should
- Develop teamwork skills.
- Develop oral communication skills.

Working method

Presencial

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

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Students should be familiar with the basic calculus tools given in Mathematical Analysis I and Mathematical Analysis II courses.

Program

CLASSICAL MECHANICS: Measurements and units. Vectors. Kinematics. Newton's Laws. Work and energy. Systems of particles. Conservation laws. Collisions. Rotation of a rigid body around a fixed axis. Statics. Systems with many particles. Statics of a rigid body.

Mandatory literature

Tipler, Paul A.; Física para cientistas e engenheiros. ISBN: 85-216-1462-4

Complementary Bibliography

Hugh D. Young; University physics. ISBN: 0-201-84769-8
Herch Moysés Nussenzveig; Curso de física básica. ISBN: 85-212-0046-3 (vol.1)
António Jorge Silvestre; Mecânica. ISBN: 978-989-689-295-1

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical (T) classes: concepts and the fundamental are introduced, with illustration of many examples and applications.


Theoreticl-practical (TP) classes:  Students solve problems under the supervision of the teacher. In some of these classes, students will perfom experimental activities in the lab. 

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	104,00
Frequência das aulas	58,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

For students in 1st registration: Number of absences defined by UP regulation.

For students with two or more registrations: For these students there is no criterion of attendance, ie, there is no marking of faults.

With frequency in the previous year: perform the exam to 20 points.

Without frequency in the previous year:
 attend the final exams, performing the exam to 20 points.

Calculation formula of final grade

MN = Max(0,40*E + 0,60*CA, E)

MN – Mark in the normal season
E - Exam;
CA - Continuous Assessment: one test; 2 lab experiments; Moodle online tests; problem solving

Minimum score in the exam: 8,0 points out of 20.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

An exam at the corresponding season.

Classification improvement

M = MAX (MN, 0,40*CA + 0,60*R, R)

M: improvement mark
MN: Normal season mark
R - Recurso exam mark.

Observations

Students are allowed to use calculators ( alphanumeric are not allowed) and a form in all tests.