| Code |
15847
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
T(30H)/TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Physics
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Entry requirements |
The student should have knowledge of trigonometry and should know how to solve systems of linear equations. The student should know the concepts of derivative and limit and should be able to calculate some simple derivatives.
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Learning outcomes |
The objective of this curricular unit is that students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of physical concepts useful in Life Sciences and Biotechnology concerning mechanics and electromagnetism.
A student completing this course should be able to identify, interpret and analyze elementary physical situations involving classical mechanics and classical electromagnetism.
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Syllabus |
1) Mechanics:
Vectors applied to Physics.
Kinematics in one dimension.
Kinematics in three dimensions.
Relative motion.
Newton motion laws.
Collisions and linear momentum conservation
Work and energy.
Rotational dynamics.
2) Electromagnetism:
Electrical interaction.
Electric potential. Gauss's Law
Capacitors. Resistors. Resistivity.
Electric circuits.
Magnetic interaction.
Maxwell's laws of electromagnetism.
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Main Bibliography |
P. Tipler e G. Mosca, Física para Cientistas e Engenheiros, (sexta edição), Volume 1,LTC -- Livros Técnicos e Científicos Editores S.A., Rio de Janeiro, 2009.
Physics for the Life Sciences, Alan H Cromer, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1977.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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