Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia

Thermodynamics B

Code

11821

Academic unit

Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia

Department

Departamento de Física

Credits

6.0

Teacher in charge

Ana Cristina Gomes da Silva, Maria Adelaide de Almeida Pedro de Jesus

Weekly hours

6

Total hours

63

Teaching language

Português

Objectives

Knowledge: Concept learning related to kinetic theory, fluid dynamics and thermodynamics; Correct Physics terminology; Introduction to metrology (measurement, data analysis; uncertainties); Familiarization with instrumentation.

Transversal Competencies: Development of scientific reasoning; Analysis and resolution of problems; Connection to concepts and instruments of other curricular units such as Mathematics and Computer Science.

Bibliography

A: Fundamentals of Physics; Halliday/Resnick/Walker
B: Physics; Kane & Sternheim
C: Física (um curso universitário); Alonso e Finn ed. Brasileira, 1981, vol 1
D: Sebenta Fis II em Documentação de Apoio – Acetatos
E: Physics; Paul Tipler and Gene Mosca

Teaching method

Theoretical  lectures are designed toward the understanding of laws and concepts of Physics and their application to the resolution of real problems with active participation of the students. In laboratory classes, emphasis is given to the experimental methods of Physics and to metrology.

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