Physics I

Base Knowledge

Physics and Mathematics of secondary education.

Teaching Methodologies

Theoretical-practical classes based on the oral presentation of theoretical concepts and critical discussion of their application to the resolution of exercises.

Use of active learning methodologies in the classroom, using digital platforms.

Learning Results

It is intended that the students acquires skills in the following areas of physics:

Solid Mechanics

Fluid Mechanics

Program

Mechanical unit systems:

Physical Quantities and Units

Vector Calculus

 

Mechanical solids:

Newton’s Laws

Kinematics

Work and Energy

Mechanical Waves and Sound

Fluid mechanics:

Fundamental Principle of Hydrostatic

Principles of Archimedes and Pascal

Equations of continuity and Bernoulli

Laws Poiseuille and Stokes

 

Curricular Unit Teachers

Grading Methods

Continuous and Periodic Assess
  • - Frequency - 70.0%
  • - Mini Tests - 30.0%
Evaluation by Exam
  • - Exam - 100.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

UC support materials available on the InforEstudante platform (https://inforestudante.ipc.pt)
Cutnell, J.D., Johnson, K.W., Young, D. & Stadler S. (2018). Physics, 11th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Wilson, J.D., Buffa, A.J. (2010). College Physics, 7th Edition. Pearson PLC.
Halliday, D., Resnick, R. & Walker, J. (2018) Fundamentals of Physics: Extended, 11th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Tipler, P., Mosca, G. (2009). Física para Cientistas e Engenheiros – Vol. 1, Mecânica, Oscilações e Ondas, Termodinâmica. Livros Técnicos e Científicos.
Bueche, F.J. & Hecht, E. (2001). Física 9a edição. Mc Graw-Hill Inc.

 

Useful and interesting links:

Hyper Physics

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/

JAVA Applets

http://www.falstad.com/mathphysics.html

NIST

https://www.nist.gov/pml/fundamental-physical-constants