Teaching Methodologies
The theoretical-practical classes combine oral presentation of fundamental concepts with critical analysis of their application in problem solving. Active learning methodologies are used to promote student participation through guided discussions, collaborative exercise solving, and inquiry-based activities. Whenever appropriate, digital platforms support the visualisation of physical phenomena, formative quizzes, and immediate feedback. This approach fosters autonomy, critical thinking, and conceptual consolidation, ensuring alignment with a student-centred and active learning pedagogical model.
Learning Results
The learning objectives focus on developing fundamental knowledge in Physics, along with problem-solving skills and scientific reasoning competencies. Students are expected to gain a solid understanding of core concepts, apply physical models to concrete situations, and develop autonomy in the critical analysis of phenomena. These objectives are fully compatible with the adopted teaching approach, which combines theoretical exposition with active learning methodologies. Collaborative problem solving, guided discussions, and the use of digital formative tools support knowledge consolidation, promote critical thinking, and facilitate the transfer of competencies to new contexts. This approach ensures coherence between teaching practices and the expected learning outcomes.
Program
1. Physical quantities and units: Scalar and vector physical quantities; Vector calculus; Base quantities; Unit systems.
2. Statics and Dynamics: Newton’s laws; Equilibrium of the rigid body.
3. Kinematics: Uniform Rectilinear Motion (URM) and Uniformly Accelerated Motion (UAM); Free fall; Circular motion; Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM); Projectile motion.
4. Work and energy: Work; Energy; Work-energy relations; Conservative and non-conservative forces.
5. Mechanical waves and sound: Transverse and longitudinal waves; linear wave equation; Nature of sound and sound spectrum; Sound intensity and sound power and sound intensity level; Noise pollution; Doppler effect; Constructive and destructive interference.
6. Hydrostatics: Pressure and pressure forces; fundamental principle of hydrostatics; Archimedes’ and Pascal’s principles.
7. Hydrodynamics: Ideal vs real fluids; Continuity equation; Bernoulli’s equation and its applications; Viscosity and viscous fluid flow.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Elisabete Dinora Caldas de FreitasInternship(s)
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Bibliography
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