Starting from basic concepts of calculus and classical physics, the course introduces logic and conceptual methodologies to correctely approach scientific arguments which the students will face during their academic studies and work experience. 

The learning objects thus apply to the procedures of abstraction, formalization for a quantitative approach, experimental method application.

Mathematics:
Equations, Functions and Graphs; Special Functions; Elements of Statistics; Differential Calculus; Integral Calculus.

Physics:
Classical mechanics: kinematics, dynamics and laws of conservation for point particles and complex systems (fluids). Waves.
Thermodynamics: fundamental laws; kinetic theory.
Electricity and magnetism: fenomenology; electric field and steady electric current; magnetic field; electromagnetic waves.
Optics: geometrical optics; a brief description of the interference,
diffraction and polarization of light.
Atomic physics: introduction to the atomic structure of matter.

No bridging courses

Knowledge and understanding: the student will know the main laws of Physics, particularly in the fields of point mass mechanics, of the mechanics of the rigid body and of the fluids. The student will possess basic knowledge of electrostatic and magnetism, and of electrodynamics.
Applying knowledge and understanding: the student will be in position to apply the laws of Physics to real problems, and to solve them both in a qualitative and quantitative way.
Making judgements: the students will be able to assess the plausibility of a result, both on the basis of correct units, and by means of analogical reasoning and scientific sense.
Communication skills: the student will acquire a correct scientific language, which includes the appropriate use of the units..
Learning skills: the student will be able to expand his/her knowledge on specific topics, not discussed in the course, by means of non-specialistic scientific texts.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

Lectures

Attendance

The students need to master basics concepts of mathematics learnt in the high school like algebra, geometry, trigonometry

Course books

Basic Mathematics for Chemists, Peter Tebbutt, Wiley

Fundamentals of Physics, D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker, Wiley

Fondamenti di fisica, Vol 1 (Meccanica, Termodinamica, Onde, Elettromagnetismo), P.R. Kesten, D.L.Tauck, Zanichelli

Fondamenti di Fisica, Meccanica Termologia Elettrologia Magnetismo Ottica, D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker, CEA

Assessment

Written test on Mathematics and Physics. The written test is passed with a score of 5/10 for Mathematics and 10/20 for Physics. 

Oral test on the discussion of the written test and on the theoretical part of the course. 

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

The students need to master basics concepts of mathematics learnt in the high school like algebra, geometry, trigonometry