The goal of this course is providing the student elements of physics necessary to understand and describe natural phenomena with the correct terminology and proper mathematical tools.
Course Prerequisites
Basic mathematical knowledge
Teaching Methods
The course takes place in the classroom. Part of the course will be devoted to the resolution of exercises. Tutoring activities are foreseen. For students with special needs, who are unable to attend teaching activities in person and who have applied for Inclusive Teaching Modalities, appropriate teaching materials will be available for fruitful self-study. If required, self-study may be supported by tutoring or supplementary teaching activities, and by dedicated meetings, including online, with schedule flexibility as needed.
Assessment Methods
The exam consists in a written test with multiple-choice questions pertaining the arguments of the course. The teacher may require a supplemental oral exam.
Texts
"Fondamenti di Fisica" (fifth or sixth edition)" by James S. Walker - Pearson
Contents
First module (Prof. Pelliccioni): Physical quantities, units of measurement. Scalar and vectorial quantities. Elements of kinematics. Newton's laws. Static and dynamics of simple systems. Dissipative and conservative forces. Oscillation. Hydrostatic and hydrodynamics. Second module (Prof. Livan): Elements of thermodynamics: transformations and principles. Elements of electromagnetic theory: electrostatic, electrical current. Elements of radioactivity.
