Applied Physics

Code:

MI071103

Acronym:

FISAPL

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physical Sciences

Instance: 2021/2022 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://qa.ff.up.pt/fa
Responsible unit:	Applied Chemistry Laboratory
Course/CS Responsible:	MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MICF	232	Official Curriculum	1	-	6	65	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The unity of Applied Physics aims to expose students to a set of structured knowledge and concepts of physical and link them with chemical and biological phenomena; provide basic experience in the type of physical measurements leading to quantitative results of interest in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 

Learning outcomes and competences

It is intended that students acquire a theoretical knowledge of some basic laws of Physics that are related , directly or indirectly with some aspects of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Wanted to relate these concepts by applying them to different fields , in particular to the area of Biology, Chemistry and Medicine Science.

 The theoretical - pratical classes  aims to realize the concepts given in lectures stimulating the student´s reasoning ability and critical analysis of the results obtained.

With  laboratory classes  the student materialize in a pratical way the concepts acquired  in the theoretical,  stimulating their analytical capacity.

Within the transversal skills, this course aims to contribute to the development of the following:

• Cognitive Skills: analytical, critical, reflective and creative thinking;
• Methodological skills: time management, solving capacity problems, capacity planning and digital skills;
• Social Skills: interpersonal communication and collaborative work

Working method

Presencial

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

Mathematical, physico-chemical and biological  skills

Program

Mechanics: review of fundamental concepts on static and dynamic and its application in biological systems

 Optics: Nature of light; Corpuscular and wave theory; Principles of light propagation; Sources of light: luminous and illuminated objects, The color.
Geometric optics; Theoretical foundations;  Reflection; Laws of Reflection; Reflection in flat and spherical mirrors;  Refraction; Refractive index ; Snell's Law - Descartes; refringence of the medium; angle limit; total reflection; flat / prism diopters; formation of flat images / diopters; prisms; Spherical lenses; Ranking ; convergent and divergent lenses;  Polarization; types of polarization, polarizers; optical activity; circular dichroism; Optical instruments; The human eye; vision defects and their correction

Electricity :  Electric Charge; Electric field; Electric potential; Potential Difference;  Generators; Electrochemical potential: by asymmetric charge distribution - Nernst equation; equilibrium potential - Gibbs-Donnan electrochemical equilibrium; Intensity of electric current and electrical power;  Direct current; alternating current; Resistance and electrical conductance: first and second law of Ohm;Conductors and Insulators; Joule effect;
- Resistivity and conductivity of materials;Association of Resistances: Series; in parallel; Kirchhoff's Laws: Knots and KnitsMeasuring Instruments: Ammeter; Voltmeter; Ohmmeter; Wheatstone Bridge;Capacitors and inductors; Semiconductors

Surface Phenomena: Equilibrium in interfaces; Interfaces flat and curved; Capillarity, surface tension, adsorption at liquid interfaces ; Gibbs adsorption isotherm; Surfactants; Excess surface; Formation of micelles and critical micelle concentration; Biological applications of surfactants; Adsorption at solid interfaces; Adsorption of gases by solids; enthalpy of adsorption; chemisorption and physisorption.
Adsorption isotherms characteristics; specific surface of solids, adsorption of solutes by solids; Freundlich isotherm; types of adsorbents, adsorption and catalysis: practical aspects of adsorption

Transport Phenomena: Transport of matter; concept of diffusion: Fick's Laws; Measurement of diffusion coefficients; Dialysis and ultrafiltration; Donnan effect; transport through natural membranes: transport types; Transportation under the effect of centrifugal forces: diffusion and natural sedimentation, ultracentrifugation, speed sedimentation equilibrium sedimentation, electrophoresis, Introduction to Rheology, Introduction, elastic deformation and flow; Rheology, strain, elasticity and flow ; Interpretation molecular flow, laminar flow and turbulent flow: Viscosity: Newtonian behavior; measure viscosity, non-Newtonian flows; Thixotropy; macromolecules and Colloids, classification, methods for determining the size, shape and molecular mass of macromolecules; Usefulness of polymers in pharmaceutical sciences, biological Macomoléculas: biotechnological and pharmaceutical applications; colloidal systems; Nature the colloidal system; Classification of colloidal systems; structural characteristics of colloidal systems, optical properties, osmotic and electrical; Examples and application of colloidal systems

 

Mandatory literature

Gonzalez Ibeas J.; Introduccion a la fisica y biofisica. ISBN: 84-205-0481-5

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures (2x 60 min) - oral presentation using suitable teaching material;

Laboratorial classes (1x 120 min) - laboratoriaal experimentation. The works are performed by the students, in groups (2 -3 students) in rotation;

Practical classes (1x60 min) - solving and answering questions

keywords

Physical sciences > Physics > Applied physics > Experimental physics
Physical sciences

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	75,00
Trabalho laboratorial	25,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	59,00
Frequência das aulas	41,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance to laboratory and practical classes is mandatory. The rules for attending laboratory and practical classes are those set out in the Specific Regulation for Student Assessment (READ) FFUP.

Calculation formula of final grade

Contribute to the final classification of the unity classification obtained in the laboratory and in the theoretical exam. The final grade is the average of the marks obtained in the laboratory and theoretical, contributing the first with a 25% weight and the second with 75%. Students will have to have a minimum grade of 9.5 in the laboratory component to be able to present the theory test.
It is necessary to have at least 8.0 in the theoretcal component in order to get the total classification in the UC  

Students not approved in the years before 2018/2019 will have to repeat the laboratory component and be assessed in the same way that students enrolled for the first time in 2021/2022.

May perform laboratory exame on the dates fixed by the Pedagogic Council the students under special regim or students who have attended  all laboratory classes but for justifiable reasons, could not attend the evaluation 

 

Examinations or Special Assignments

not applicable

Internship work/project

not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Accordingly to Student Assessment (READ) FFUP will be implemented

Classification improvement

The Specific Regulation for Student Assessment (READ) FFUP will be implemented

Observations

Classes will be in person (without limitations on the capacity of the amphitheaters / laboratories), as in the academic year 2018/2019

There may be changes to the laboratory program depending on the possible scenarios for COVID-19

English-speaking students are accepted. however the classes will be given in Portuguese.