Physics I
Code: 105035 ECTS Credits: 6| Degree | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | FB | 1 |
Contact
- Name:
- Irene Estevez Caride
- Email:
- irene.estevez@uab.cat
Teachers
- Josep Gutiérrez Martínez
Teaching groups languages
You can view this information at the end of this document.
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. For those who need it, there is also a propedéutic course on Mathematics for Science Students.
Objectives and Contextualisation
This course aims for students to understand the basic principles of nature, from the smallest (atomic nucleus and elementary particles) to the largest (planets and stars), and to be able to apply them to the qualitative and quantitative description of physical phenomena. Students will acquire the necessary tools to understand the structure of matter and the concepts, principles, and exploration techniques used in chemistry. Topics such as classical mechanics, radioactivity, and fluids will also be covered to provide a more comprehensive view of physics. Additionally, this learning aims to help students reason critically and acquire new knowledge independently.
Learning Outcomes
- CM06 (Competence) Interpret data resulting from experiments or models to propose solutions to problems in the field of general physics.
- KM08 (Knowledge) List Newton's laws on the motion of particles.
- SM08 (Skill) Communicate fundamental physical information using appropriate scientific language, and making accurate use of the magnitudes and units associated with basic physical concepts.
- SM09 (Skill) Apply the theory, principles, and methods of general physics to solve simple problems and to explain experimental phenomena.
- SM10 (Skill) Accurately analyse experimental data and observations in the field of Physics, using statistical and graphical methods to interpret results and draw conclusions.
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
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
Activities and Methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| Lectures | 36 | 1.44 | CM06, KM08, SM08, SM09, SM10, CM06 |
| Practicum | 13 | 0.52 | CM06, KM08, SM08, SM09, SM10, CM06 |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Study and independent work | 52 | 2.08 | CM06, KM08, SM08, SM09, SM10, CM06 |
| Team work | 25 | 1 | CM06, KM08, SM08, SM09, SM10, CM06 |
The course includes theory classes and problem-solving classes.
Theory Classes
The teaching staff will deliver the course content with the support of audiovisual material that will be available to students on the Virtual Campus of the subject before the start of each course topic. To make the most of the theory class sessions, it is important that students prepare the session using this material and the bibliography. The use of transparencies will be combined with developments on the blackboard. Additionally, students will be guided to deepen their understanding of the studied concepts through supplementary material (web pages, videos, applets, ...) within the Virtual Campus. The teaching staff will solve some practical cases to exemplify the theory. Student participation will be encouraged during the classes.
Problem Classes
The teaching staff will solve problems selected from the list available on the Virtual Campus. It is highly recommended that students have worked on the problems before the classes. The aim is for the sessions to be participatory, to resolve doubts or explore alternative procedures. In some cases, a problem will be solved in groups during class and must be submitted at the end of the class.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Assessment
Continous Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra activities | 20% | 15 | 0.6 | CM06, KM08, SM08, SM09, SM10 |
| Partial exams | 80% | 9 | 0.36 | CM06, KM08, SM08, SM09, SM10 |
There will be two independent exams (partial exams). These exams correspond to 80% 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 20% of the final grade of the subject.
In order to apply these percentages, the grade (out of 10) for each of the midterm exams must be equal to or higher than 3.5.
Extra exam
If the grade in one or both midterms is below 3.5, the student must take the resit exam for the part(s) failed with a grade below 3.5. 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. If a student, even having passed the course, wishes to improve their grade, they may take the resit exam for the part they choose, and the final grade considered will be the one obtained in the resit.
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.
Single evaluation modality
People who decide to join the option of single assessment modality must take a final test that will consist of an exam of the syllabus of the entire subject, to be carried out on the day that the rest of the students take the second exam of the continous evaluation. The qualification of the student who performs the continuous assessment will be the mark of this test. If the final mark does not reach 5, this student has another opportunity to pass the subject through the extra exam that will be held on the date set by the deputy coordination of the degree. The final qualification will then be the mark of this second test.
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.
Software
This subject does not require of any specific software.
Groups and Languages
Please note that this information is provisional until 30 November 2025. You can check it through this link. To consult the language you will need to enter the CODE of the subject.
| Name | Group | Language | Semester | Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 1 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 2 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 3 | Catalan | first semester | afternoon |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 4 | Catalan | first semester | afternoon |
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (TE) Theory | 2 | Spanish | first semester | afternoon |