Ateneo - UPO

The course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills to solve numerical exercises on the basic classical physics: kinematics and dynamic rotation, static solids, elasticity, acoustics, fluid dynamics, temperature and heat, kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamic laws and classical thermodynamic elements.

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Provide the basic knowledge of the subject (classical mechanics, fluids motions, waves with applications to acoustic phenomena, gas laws, fundamental principles of thermodynamics) with particular attention to the application aspects and abilities needed to solve numerical problems useful in the field of chemical sciences; stimulate the acquisition of the ability to relate on the methods of resolving the numerical exercises and the theoretical aspects and on the acquisition of an appropriate scientific language.

Possessing the notions of Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry and the infinitesimal calculus elements of higher education.

The course is based on front lectures in the classroom that will cover both the theoretical introduction of the program topics and the resolution of exercises carried out by the students and the teacher. Particular attention will be given to encouraging students to use an appropriate vocabulary.

In itinere learning will be checked through the discussion of numerical exercises conducted by both the teacher and the students. Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

The final evaluation will be based on a written test and an oral discussion. The written test will consist in the resolution of 3-4 numerical exercises similar to what discussed during the lessons and useful to understand the degree of knowledge and autonomy achieved by the student, in the solving of exercises. The oral discussion will serve to determine the awareness of what has been done during the written test and to evaluate the degree of knowledge of the theoretical aspects and the ability to express them in an articulated manner. To pass the test, the student must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic concepts and their applications to solve numerical exercises. Excellence is achieved if the written test is perfect, proving that the student has reached a level of knowledge and skill appropriate throughout all the course program, and proving to know clearly all the arguments required during the oral test. The level of difficulty corresponds to the program and the reference texts indicated.

Introduction to the course. Units of measure. Size of physical quantities. Vectors algebra. Scalar and vector. Kinematic: motion in one or more dimensions. The motions in the plane. Dynamics. Work and energy. Rotational kinematics. Rotational Dynamics. Solid body statics. Elasticity. Wave mechanics. Acoustics. Ideal fluids. Motion of the ideal fluids. Real fluids. Surface phenomenon. Temperature and Heat. Heat propagation. Kinetic gas theory. The laws of thermodynamics. Heat machines. Thermodynamic functions. Gender integration: the importance of gender integration in research, teaching programs and training will be discussed.

Knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the main topics of classical mechanics, fluid motions, wave phenomena with applications to acoustic, gas laws and the Principles of Thermodynamics. Applying knowledge and understanding: ability to use physics principles and laws to solve practical and numerical exercises, within the field of relevant applications for the chemical sciences. Communication skills: skills to report on to numerical exercises resolution methods, and on the theoretical aspects in a precise concise and clear way, both in written and oral form. Moreover, it is expected that students will begin to acquire an appropriate scientific language.