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14896
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
PL(45H)/TP(15H)
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| Scientific area |
Physics
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Entry requirements |
Students must have basic knowledge of General Mechanics, be able to solve systems of linear equations. Have basic knowledge of trigonometry and vector calculus. Know the concept of derivative of a function and the most common rules of differentiation.
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Learning outcomes |
This course aims to promote the development of competences for the experimental teaching of physics, to convey the importance of conducting experimental activities rigorously and to perform the statistical treatment of the results.
The emphasis on conceptual understanding, leveraged by experimental verification, is fundamental to the motivation of students in the field of science, hence the importance of applying theoretical knowledge in practice.
At the end of the course students should be able to:
1. Plan and execute a set of experiments distributed among several thematic units of Physics;
2. Use error theory to evaluate and discuss the results of the experiments performed;
3. Use databases to search scientific articles related to the topics to be developed;
4. Critically analyze the work developed based on the existing bibliography.
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Syllabus |
Knowledge and skills must be demonstrated in:
Theoretical-Practical Classes:
(1) The scientific method
(2) Experimental uncertainty and data analysis
(3) Error propagation
(4) Statistical methods
(5) Introduction to instrumentation
Practical Laboratory Classes:
(1) Projectile movement.
(2) Force table.
(3) Friction.
(4) Potential energy of a spring.
(5) Work and energy.
(6) Conservation of mechanical energy.
(6) Moment of inertia of a body.
(7) Moments of forces.
(8) Viscosity in a fluid.
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Main Bibliography |
The Art of Experimental Physics, Daryl W. Preston, Eric R. Dietz ISBN: 978-0-471-84748-9, 1991
A pratical Guide To Data Analysis for Physical Science Students. Louis Lyons, Cambridge University press 1991
additional bibliography
Data reduction and Error Analysis For Physical Sciences, Philip R. Bevington and D. Keith Robinson, 3ª edição, McGrawHil 2003
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The theoretical contents of the course will be explored mainly through the realization of practical activities (laboratory classes) supported by an expository methodology. The laboratory practical classes, in addition to traditional didactic equipment, will also resort to the use of modern computerized didactic equipment.
For each experiment, students should apply the skills acquired through the preparation and discussion of a report. The evaluation will be assessed through a final exam focused in the lab skills acquired by students in the laboratory classes.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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