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 student acquire skills in the following areas of Physics:
Electrostatics
Electrokinetics
Electromagnetism
Optics
Thermodynamics
Radiation
Program
Electrostatics:
Electrical charge. Electrical force.
Electric field. Electric potential.
Capacitors.
Electrokinetics:
Electric current. Direct current. Ohm’s Law.
Resistors. DC generators
Kirchhoff’s laws: d.c. electrical circuits
Joule effect and electrical power.
Electromagnetism:
Magnetic field and magnetic force.
Electromagnetic induction. Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law.
Alternating current: capacitance, impedance, inductance, transformers, generators, RLC circuits, consumed power.
Optics:
Electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic spectrum.
Creation of an electromagnetic wave.
Energy and intensity of an electromagnetic wave.
Polarization of electromagnetic waves.
Optical phenomena related to the propagation of light.
Thermodynamics:
Temperature and heat.
Heat transfers.
Thermal properties of matter.
Laws of thermodynamics.
Radiation:
Radiation emission. Types of radiation.
Law of radioactive decay.
Radiation detection and applications.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Grading Methods
- - Exam - 100.0%
- - Mini Tests - 25.0%
- - Frequency - 75.0%
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.
- Tipler, P., Mosca, G. (2009). Física para Cientistas e Engenheiros – Vol. 2, Eletricidade & Magnetismo e Ótica. 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