Starting from basic concepts of 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.

1. Units of measurement 1.1 Physical quantities 1.2 Systems of measurement units 1.3 Conversion between measurement units 1.4 Dimensional analysis

2. Scalars and vectors 2.1 Geometric and analytical definitions 2.2 Projection of a vector on an assigned direction 2.3 Addition and subtraction of vectors 2.4 Scalar and vector product

MECHANICS 3. Kinematics 3.1 Movement law 3.2 Average speed and instantaneous speed 3.3 Average and instantaneous acceleration 3.4 Uniform rectilinear motion 3.5 Uniformly accelerated motion 3.6 Free fall motion 3.7 Two-dimensional motion 3.8 Motion of a projectile 3.9 Uniform circular motion, centripetal acceleration

4. Laws of dynamics 4.1 First law of dynamics: rest state and uniform rectilinear motion 4.2 Second law of dynamics: force as the cause of variations in motion 4.3 Link between force and acceleration, concept of mass 4.4 The principle of action and reaction

5. Examples of Forces 5.1 Law of universal gravitation 5.2 Force of gravity near the earth's surface 5.3 Relation between mass and weight, acceleration of gravity 5.4 Normal force 5.5 Elastic force: Hooke's law

6. Applications of the laws of mechanics 6.1 Inclined plane

7. Work and kinetic energy 7.1 Work as a scalar product between force and displacement 7.2 Kinetic energy 7.3 Kinetic energy theorem

8. Potential energy and energy conservation 8.1 Conservative and non-conservative forces 8.2 Potential energy 8.3 Gravitational potential energy 8.4 Elastic potential energy 8.5 Conservation of mechanical energy

9. Dynamics of rigid bodies 9.1 Definition of rigid bodies 9.2 Translation motion and center of mass 9.3 Rotational motion and moment of a force 9.4 Equilibrium of rigid bodies 9.5  Moment of inertia 9.6 Angular momentum

Fluids

10 Fluids 10.1 States of matter aggregation 10.2 Density and Pressure 10.3 Stevin's law 10.4 Pascal's principle: hydraulic lever 10.5 Archimedes' principle. 10.6 Perfect fluid 10.7 Continuity equation 10.8 Bernoulli theorem 10.9 Viscosity 10.10 Hagen-Poiseuille theorem

THERMODYNAMICS

11. Macroscopic point of view 11.1 Thermodynamic systems 11.2 State variables 11.3 Thermal equilibrium 11.4 Zero principle of thermodynamics 11.5 Definition of temperature 11.6 Temperature scales 11.7 Concept of "absolute zero" 11.8 Thermal expansion

12. Microscopic point of view 12.1  Kinetic interpretation of  Internal energy 

13. I principle of thermodynamics 13.1 Definition of heat  13.3 I principle of thermodynamics: balance of heat, work and internal energy

14 The principle of thermodynamics: order and disorder 14.1  The principle in the statements of Kelvin-Plank and Clausius 14.2 Efficiency of heat engines: Carnot cycle 

ELECTROSTATICS

15. Electric charge 15.1 Definition of electric charge 15.2 Conductors and insulators 15.3 Coulomb force

16. Electrostatic field 16.1 Definition of electrostatic field 16.2 Field lines 16.3 Uniform field 16.4 Field of a point charge

17. Electrostatic potential 17.1 Electric potential energy 17.2 Potential difference 17.3 Potential in a constant electrostatic field 17.4  Capacitors and capacitances

18. Electric current and elementary circuits 18.1 Electric current 18.2 Resistors and Ohm's law 18.3 Voltage generator and elementary circuits

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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

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Teaching

Lectures.

Attendance

Attendance is strongly recommended.

Course books

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

Assessment

Written and oral test. The written test is passed with a score of 18/30. The oral  test consinsts in the discussion of the written tests and of the subjects of the lectures.

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.

Course books

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

Assessment

Written and oral test. The written test is passed with a score of 18/30. The oral  test consinsts in the discussion of the written tests and of the subjects of the lectures.

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