Physics
Code
7663
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Física
Credits
6.0
Teacher in charge
Maria Luisa Dias de Carvalho de Sousa Leonardo
Weekly hours
5
Teaching language
Português
Objectives
Information:
Principles on general physics, mainly classical physics
Improve the knowleadge on Classical Mechanics
Correct knowleadge of the physical process
Introduction to metrology (measurements, acuracy)
Getting familiar with particular devices
Training:
Developing scientific skills
Development and training on problems'''' solving
Interlinking with other sort of instrumentation and other subjects like Mathematics and Computer Science
Prerequisites
Secondary school 11th grade level knowledge of physics concepts.
Secondary school 12th grade level knowledge of mathematics.
Subject matter
Motion of a particle (revision)
Vibrations and waves
Sound
Electricity
Magnetism
Modern Physics
A more detailed syllabus can be found at "Documentação de apoio - Outros"
Bibliography
Portuguese edition - Halliday, D., & Resnick, R. (1991). Fundamentos de Física (Vol. 1 & 2). Rio de Janeiro: LTC – Livros Técnicos e Científicos.
or
Halliday, D., Resnick, R., & Walker, J. (2005). Fundamentals of physics (7th ed.). New York: Wiley. (Chapters 1 to 15)
or
Any other text book on Genaral Physics which includes the programme contents at the undergraduate level.
Teaching method
1. The teaching method is based on a continuous student activity during the semester.;
2. For the understanding of concepts and laws of Physics, a mixed approach, with both theory and experiment is followed (also some computation and simulation are introduced). In laboratory sessions, besides the demonstration and verification of Physics laws, emphasis is given to metrology.
3. Continuous involvement of the students (beyond lectures e laboratory sessions) through:
3.1 On-line self-evaluation quizzes on each chapter, through Moodle
Evaluation method
The evaluation methods can be obtained in "Documentação de apoio - Outros".