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General Physics I

Code 13399
Year 1
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 6
Workload PL(15H)/T(30H)/TP(15H)
Scientific area Physics
Entry requirements Students should be able to solve linear equations and know the basic principles of trigonometry and vectorial calculus. Furthermore, students should know the concept of a function’s derivate and the most common rules regarding derivation
Mode of delivery Face to Face and e-learning.
Work placements Not applicable.
Learning outcomes Its goal is to ensure the acquisition of theoretical and practical concepts of Physics useful to Biomedical Sciences that enable the application of Classical Mechanics to the study and understanding of physical phenomena inherent to the human body.
Syllabus Systems of measurement. Kinematics. Newton's laws. Work. Energy, kinetic and potential energy. Conservation of mechanical energy. Energy conservation. Center of mass. Collisions. Momentum of a force and moment of inertia. Angular momentum. Static equilibrium and elasticity. Tension and deformation. Fluids. Pressure in a fluid. Impulse and Archimedes’ principle. Hydrostatic. Bernoulli’s equation. Viscous flow. Poiseuille´s Law. Reynolds number.
Main Bibliography - P. Tipler e G. Mosca, Física para Cientistas e Engenheiros, (6 edição), Volume 1, LTC - Livros Técnicos e Científicos Editores S.A., Rio de Janeiro, 2009.
- Alan Cromer, Physics in Science and Industry, McGraw-Hill, 1980.

Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria In the theoretical classes, priority will be given to understanding the most important objectives, trying to give a comprehensive idea of ??the themes and their applications. Theoretical classes also aim to provide detailed and systematic information on the most relevant aspects of the subject. In practical classes we will try to approach the subject from the perspective of its practical application and in the analysis and resolution of concrete problems and starting by addressing simple situations which will gradually give way to more complex analyzes. Problems associated with the subjects taught and solutions proposed will be presented. Two tests will be carried out throughout the course in order to verify, by the students, the degree of mastery of the transmitted subjects. The final exam consists of a written test on the totality of the taught material.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2023-10-27

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