Learning outcomes of the curricular unit (knowledge, skills and competences to be developed by the students)
Intended learning outcomes (knowledge, skills and competences to be developed by the students): Acquisition of knowledge of concepts basic and applied physics, which will be used in subsequent curricular units, develops calculations, and correctly uses the laws of physics and of units in accordance with the International System of Units. concepts of basic and applied physics, which will be used in subsequent curricular units, develops calculations, and correctly uses the laws of physics and of units in accordance with the International System of Units.
Syllabus
1. Dimensional analysis and unit systems. 2. Mechanics: kinematics, dynamics, energy, angular momentum and force momentum, work and power. 3. Fluid mechanics: hydrostatic (pressure and density); hydrodynamics (viscosity); fluid flow mass conservation principle and Bernoulli's principle. 4. Characterization of rheological behavior: Hook's law and Newton's law, non-Newtonian fluid. 5. Thermodynamics: thermodynamic properties, laws, thermodynamic cycles and heat transfer.
Practical component: Experimental determination of physical properties. Study of fluid flow.
Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the curricular unit's learning objectives
Since Physics is an experimental science, a revision of the Systems of Units and Dimensional Analysis is performed firstly. Later, the chapters of Physics are presented in such a way, to endow the students with the capacity to carry on with technological and analytical calculations, in basic areas of their academic knowledge.
Teaching methodologies (including evaluation)
Theoretical-practical (TP): theoretical concepts application, solving practical cases and performing technological and analytical calculations. Laboratory practice (PL): knowledge application. Tutorial orientation (OT): carrying out application problems and structuring practical work reports. Independent work: Curricular bibliographical materials are available on-line. - Continuous Evaluation: compulsory presence at the sessions with evaluation elements. - Continuous evaluation: written tests (PE) = 2; reports (PL) = 3. - Formula waiver total: 0.65 (average PE) + 0.35 (average reports PL) equal to or greater than 10, no assessment can be <8; there is partial dispensing with > 10. - Final examination: are admitted to the final exam in this course unit, the students who are enrolled in it. - Final examination: written test (PE) = 1; practical examination (PL) = 1; is necessary to obtain > or = to 8 in PE to be admitted to PL. - Approval formula examination: 0,65 PE + 0,35 PL.
Demonstration of the coherence between the teaching methodologies and the learning outcomes
- The theoretical-practical sessions (TP) focus on the theoretical concept¿s application to actual practical cases, in areas of their academic knowledge.
- The practice and laboratory sessions (PL) are designed to apply the concepts to practical situations in laboratory context, specifically applied to fluids mechanics and thermodynamics.
- The tutorial orientation sessions (OT) aim the resolution of practical applied problems and structuring reports, concerning laboratory activities.
Bibliography (Mandatory resources)
Almeida, G. (2002). Sistema Internacional de Unidades: Grandezas e Unidades Físicas (3ª ed.). Lisboa: Plátano Editora.
Azevedo, E.G. (2011). Termodinâmica Aplicada (3ª ed.). Lisboa: Escolar Editora.
Baker, J. (2007). 50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know (1ª ed.). London: Quercus Pub..
Çengel, Y. A. & Boles, M. A. (2013). Termodinâmica (1ª ed.). Porto Alegre: McGraw-Hill, Bookman
Noronha, A., Deus, J.D., Peña, T., Pimenta, M. & Brogueira, P. (2014). Introdução à Física. Coleção Ciência e Técnico. Lisboa: Mc Graw-Hill de Portugal.
Noronha, A. & Brogueira, P. (2007). Exercícios de Física (4ªed.). Lisboa: Schaum, Mc Graw-Hill.
