Learning and mastering the basic notions of classical physics. Awareness of the importance of physical methods in the analysis of biological phenomena and in biomedical technologies.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of differential and integral calulus is a prerequisite. The exam can be taken only by students who passed the exam of Mathematics.
Teaching Methods
Teacher-led lectures and exercises.
Assessment Methods
The exam consists of a written test. The test consists of simple problems and open-ended questions and covers the subjects of the whole course (Part1 + Part 2).
Texts
F. Borsa, A. Lascialfari, A.M. Gueli, Principi di Fisica, Edises
Other textbooks (English editions available)
J.S. Walker, Fondamenti di Fisica, Pearson
D.C. Giancoli, Fisica, C.E.A.
D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker, Fondamenti di Fisica, C.E.A.
R.A. Serway, J.W. Jewett, Principi di Fisica, Edises
Contents
Physical quantities and their measurement. Mechanics. Kinematics of a particle. Newton’s laws. Conservation of momentum. Rectilinear motion: constant velocity and constant acceleration. Sedimentation. Centrifugation. Simple harmonic motion. Kinetic energy and work-kinetic energy theorem. Potential energy and conservation of mechanical energy.
Mechanics of fluids. Equilibrium of a fluid: Pascal’s principle, hydrostatic pressure, Archimedes’ principle. Surface tension and capillarity. Bernoulli’s equation and its applications. Laminar flow and turbulent flow: viscosity, Poiseuille law. Blood flow.
Thermodynamics. Ideal gases. Work in thermodynamics. Heat and temperature. First law of thermodynamics. Heat capacity and specific heat capacity. Phase transitions and latent heats. Diffusion: Fick’s first law. Osmosis: Van’t Hoff’s laws. Second law of thermodynamics and entropy.
Course Language
Italian
More information
The educational offer is completed by a tutorial project. Specific support activities will be arranged for students belonging to categories that can benefit from inclusive teaching methods.
