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2020/2021

Physics I

Code: 105035 ECTS Credits: 6
Degree Type Year Semester
2502444 Chemistry FB 1 1
The proposed teaching and assessment methodology that appear in the guide may be subject to changes as a result of the restrictions to face-to-face class attendance imposed by the health authorities.

Contact

Name:
Marta González Silveira
Email:
Marta.Gonzalez@uab.cat

Use of Languages

Principal working language:
catalan (cat)
Some groups entirely in English:
No
Some groups entirely in Catalan:
Yes
Some groups entirely in Spanish:
No

Teachers

Victoria Moreno Balta

Prerequisites

There are no official prerequisites. However, it is assumed that the student has acquired the basic knowledge taught in the subjects of Physics and Mathematics of the baccalaureate (in particular, trigonometry and decomposition of
										
											vectors).
										
											Students who have not studied physics previously are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Physics for Science Students Physics course taught by the Faculty of Sciences during the two
										
											first weeks of September. For those who need it, there is also a propedéutic course on Mathematics for Science Students.

Objectives and Contextualisation

This subject aims to teach students the basic principles of nature, from the smallest (atomic nucleus and elemental particles) to the largest (planets and stars), and that they are able to apply them to the description,
										
											qualitative and quantitative, of physical phenomena. Students will acquire the necessary tools to understand the structure of the subject and concepts, principles and exploration techniques used in chemistry.
										
											Moreover, this learning aims to help students to reason critically and to acquire new knowledge independently.

Competences

  • Adapt to new situations.
  • Apply knowledge of chemistry to problem solving of a quantitative or qualitative nature in familiar and professional fields.
  • Communicate orally and in writing in one’s own language.
  • Have numerical calculation skills.
  • Learn autonomously.
  • Manage, analyse and synthesise information.
  • Obtain information, including by digital means.
  • Propose creative ideas and solutions.
  • Reason in a critical manner
  • Resolve problems and make decisions.
  • Show an understanding of the basic concepts, principles, theories and facts of the different areas of chemistry.
  • Work in a team and show concern for interpersonal relations at work.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Adapt to new situations.
  2. Apply knowledge of physics to solve chemistry problems.
  3. Communicate orally and in writing in one’s own language.
  4. Describe the concepts, principles and theories of physics to understand and interpret the structure of matter and the nature of chemical processes.
  5. Have numerical calculation skills.
  6. Learn autonomously.
  7. Manage, analyse and synthesise information.
  8. Obtain information, including by digital means.
  9. Propose creative ideas and solutions.
  10. Reason in a critical manner
  11. Resolve problems and make decisions.
  12. Work in a team and show concern for interpersonal relations at work.

Content

Introduction
1. History of Physics
2. Physical Magnitudes. Units. Dimensional analysis

Kinematics of 1 particle
1. Kinematics in 1 dimension
2. Kinematics in space
3. Concept of relative movement

Dynamics of 1 particle
1. Laws of Newton
2. Forces: definition and type
3. Application of the laws of Newton
4. Definition of Moments: linear, angular and dynamic

Work and energy of 1 particle
1. Definition of work and power
2. Kinetic energy of 1 particle
3. Potential energy of 1 particle
4. Mechanical energy of 1 particle
5. Generalized theorem of conservation of energies

Particle systems
1. Description
2. Mass center
3. Definition of moment of inertia
4. Dynamics of the particle system
5. Work and energy of the particle system
6. Collisions

Rigid body
1. Description
2. Movements of translation and rotation
3. Mass center and moment of inertia
4. Dynamics of rigid body
5. Work and energy of the rigid body
6. Roller movement
7. Static equibrium

Fluids

1. Basic concepts
2. Hydrostatic
3. Hydrodynamics. Ideal and viscous fluid

Radioactivity
1. Atomic structure
2. Link energy and mass defect
3. The phenomenon of radioactivity. Type
4. Law of radioactive decay
5. Induced nuclear reactions. Fission and fusion

Methodology

Theory classes
The teacher will explain the content of the syllabus with the support of audiovisual material that will be available to students in the Virtual Campus of the subject in advance at the beginning of each of the subjects of the course. 
It is important that the student prepares the session in advance, based on this material and the bibliography. The teacher will combine the use of transparencies with developments on the board. Students are encouraged to study in depth the concepts using complementary material (web pages, videos, applets, ...), which will be proposed in the Virtual Campus. The professor will solve some practical cases in order to exemplify the theory and will try to promote the student participation during classes.


Problem classes
The teachers will solve selected problems from the list that the student will previously have on the Virtual Campus. It is very convenient for students to work on the problems before classes. Sessions are participatory, and intended to solve doubts or to present alternative procedures. In some cases the students will solve a problem in class and will have to deliver it at the end of the class.

 

Activities

Title Hours ECTS Learning Outcomes
Type: Directed      
Lectures 36 1.44 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Practicum 13 0.52 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 5, 12
Type: Autonomous      
Study and independent work 52 2.08 1, 2, 6, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 5
Team work 25 1 1, 2, 6, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 5, 12

Assessment

There will be two independent exams (partial exams). These exams correspond to 75% of the final mark of the subject. In addition, complementary evaluation activities (follow-up tests, exercise delivery, class activities ...) will be carried out. These will correspond to 25% of the final grade of the subject.

Extra exam
In the case in which the semester's mark does not exceed 5, the student will have the option of submitting to an extra exam where the note of the partial examns may be uploaded.

Not presented
It is considered Not Presented the student that has not been submitted to the second partial nor to any extra exam.

In order to be able to complete the final exam, students must have participated in assessment activities throughout the course that are equivalent to 2/3 of the subject mark.

Assessment Activities

Title Weighting Hours ECTS Learning Outcomes
Extra activities 25% 15 0.6 1, 2, 6, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 5, 12
Partial exams 75% 9 0.36 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 5

Bibliography

Theory::
P. A. Tipler y G. Mosca. Física. Reverté. Barcelona. (2010, 6ª ed.)
D. E. Roller, R. Blum. Mecánica, Ondas y Termodinámica (vol. 1).Reverté. Barcelona (1986)
F. W. Sears, M.W. Zemansky, H.D. Young. Física universitaria. Addison-Wesley (1986)

Exercises:
S. Burbano de Ercilla, E. Burbano García, G. Diaz de Villegas Blasco. Física general: problemas. Tébar 27ª
ed. (1991).
F. A. González. La física en problemas. Madrid, Tebar-Flores (1997)
J. Aguilar Peris, J. Casanova Col. Problemas de Física General. 4ª ed. Madrid, editorial Alhambra (1981)
D. Jou, J.E. Llebot, C. Pérez-García. Física para las ciencias de la vida. McGraw-Hill (2009, 2ª ed.)

Web URL:
You will find them in the Virtual Campus of this subject.