Ateneo - UPO

Fundamental concepts of Classical Physics: Mechanics, Calorimetry and Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism.

A.Giambattista, B.McCarthy, R.Richardson, Fisica generale, McGraw Hill

D.C.Giancoli, Fisica, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana

D.Halliday, R.Resnick, J.Walker, Fondamenti di Fisica, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana

J.W.Jewett, R.A.Serway, Principi di Fisica, EdiSES

To give the Students a knowledge of the research methods in Physics and of the fundamental concepts in Classical Physics. Modelling simple systems and understanding some phenomena of ordinary experience,

Calculus 1

Frontal lectures on the theoretical part and numerical exercises. On the DIR web site Students can find many exercises made available for improve their competence for the exam.

On the DIR web page of the Course some notes are available as a guide for studying, along with a collection of exercises, divided by argument, for a better preparation to the exam. The notes cannot be considered a replacement of a good textbook.
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.

Written exam with multiple choice tests and open questions, consisting in numerical exercises and theoretical questions. Students can use a formulary without text and a non-programmable calculator. A score is associated to each question, proportional to its complexity. To pass the written test a minimum total score of 18/30 is required. On demand, possible supplementary oral exam to improve the grade.

Recall of basic Mathematics. Physical quantities and unit measures. Kinematics of a material point. Forces and the Principles of Dynamics. Work and energy. The gravitational force. Elements of Mechanics of fluids. Temperature, heat and the Principles of Thermodynamics. Electric charge, electric field, conductors and insulations, motion of charges in an electric field. Electric potential and capacity. Electric current, Joule effect resistance. The magnetic field, magnetic effects of currents, induction. Elements of Mechanics of waves.
Gender integration: the importance of gender integration in research, teaching programs and training will be discussed.

Knowledge and understanding - solid knowledge of the basis of classical Physics. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding - deal with and solve simple Physics problems using the notions learnt during Lessons.Judgement - evaluate the best solving strategy and the accuracy of the result. Communication - to be able to communicate the strategy used and the result obtained.