Physics
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The main objective of the Course in Physics for Pharmaceutical Sciences is to provide to the students the knowledge of the very basic physics processes in the various fields of physics (Mechanics, Fluids, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics and Magnetism). Demonstrative exercises will be performed and, during the exams the students will also be asked to solve exercises and problems to highlight the quantitative nature of physics. The Course will provide them with the relevant problem solving skills. The Course will provide the students with the ability to apply the basic laws of physics and to acquire sensitivity to the numerical values of physical mechanisms.
Expected learning outcomes
Students at the end of the course are able to define a problem starting from a very simple hypothesis and, following the same scheme used in the lesson, make it gradually complicated. Students also will know the basic principles of dynamics, thermodynamics, the concept of energy, the concept of work, the conditions for energy conservation, the basic laws for fluid motion and charged particles in electric and magnetic fields.
At the end of the course the student must know: the difference between scalar and vectorial quantities, the vector calculus, the different units of measurement and the relative equivalences and the basic principles of physics. They must have acquired the sensitivity to the values of the simplest physical quantities and therefore to the numerical aspects connected to the solution of the exercises. They must be able to formulate simple models and must be able to recognize the basic physical processes in everyday life.
At the end of the course the student must know: the difference between scalar and vectorial quantities, the vector calculus, the different units of measurement and the relative equivalences and the basic principles of physics. They must have acquired the sensitivity to the values of the simplest physical quantities and therefore to the numerical aspects connected to the solution of the exercises. They must be able to formulate simple models and must be able to recognize the basic physical processes in everyday life.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Linea AL
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
During the emergency phase or in the case it is not possible to have lessons in the university buildings the course will be done remotely following the same schedule as fixed for the lessons in the university buildings. The Zoom application will probably be used. The transparencies used will be placed in ARIEL web site. The lessons will be recorded and placed in ARIEL as well.
Practically there will be no differences if compared of what was done in 2021,
Practically there will be no differences if compared of what was done in 2021,
Course syllabus
- Introduction: mathematics in physics, units, dimensional analysis, vectors.
- Mechanics: kinematics, dynamics, field, conservative forces, conservation of energy, work of a force, kinetic energy, potential energy.
- Fluids: Pascal's law, Stevino's law, Archimedes' principle, surface tension, capillarity, ideal fluids, fluid motion, Bernoulli's theorem, viscosity, sedimentation and centrifugation (basic concepts).
- Gas and thermodynamics: the law of perfect gases, heat, basic concepts on thermodinamic transformations, laws of thermodynamics, state functions, basic concepts on the diffusion of substances in gases and liquids.
- Optics: reflection, refraction and basic concepts of thin lens.
- Electrostatics : Coulomb's law, electric fields, potential energy and electric potential, motion of charges in a constant electric field, electrolysis and electrophoresis, conductors and insulators.
- Circuits: Ohm's laws, Joule's law, circuits, Kirchhoff's laws, conduction in liquids
- Basic concepts of the magnetic field.
- Mechanics: kinematics, dynamics, field, conservative forces, conservation of energy, work of a force, kinetic energy, potential energy.
- Fluids: Pascal's law, Stevino's law, Archimedes' principle, surface tension, capillarity, ideal fluids, fluid motion, Bernoulli's theorem, viscosity, sedimentation and centrifugation (basic concepts).
- Gas and thermodynamics: the law of perfect gases, heat, basic concepts on thermodinamic transformations, laws of thermodynamics, state functions, basic concepts on the diffusion of substances in gases and liquids.
- Optics: reflection, refraction and basic concepts of thin lens.
- Electrostatics : Coulomb's law, electric fields, potential energy and electric potential, motion of charges in a constant electric field, electrolysis and electrophoresis, conductors and insulators.
- Circuits: Ohm's laws, Joule's law, circuits, Kirchhoff's laws, conduction in liquids
- Basic concepts of the magnetic field.
Prerequisites for admission
Base concepts of Geometry and mathematics.
No changes if compared with 2021.
No changes if compared with 2021.
Teaching methods
Lessons.
No changes if compared with 2021.
No changes if compared with 2021.
Teaching Resources
Textbook : F. Borsa, A. Lascialfari, "Principi di Fisica", ed. EDISES.
Exercises book : Guida allo studio e alla soluzione dei problemi da "Principi di Fisica", Serway R. A., Jewett J. W., Edizioni EdiSES.
No changes if compared with 2021.
Exercises book : Guida allo studio e alla soluzione dei problemi da "Principi di Fisica", Serway R. A., Jewett J. W., Edizioni EdiSES.
No changes if compared with 2021.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written and Oral exam.
The written exam consists of exercises, the maximum score is 33 points (30L). One textbook will be available.
The minimum grade to access the oral exam is 15 points. For students with a written exam grade equal to or higher than 26, the oral exam is optional. The oral exam mainly focuses on aspects of theory and related applications.
The written exam consists of exercises, the maximum score is 33 points (30L). One textbook will be available.
The minimum grade to access the oral exam is 15 points. For students with a written exam grade equal to or higher than 26, the oral exam is optional. The oral exam mainly focuses on aspects of theory and related applications.
FIS/01 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS - University credits: 6
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Camera Franco Ersilio
Linea MZ
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
All lectures and exercise classes will be offered in presence, with the possibility to attend them virtually via Zoom. Written exams will be in presence, and oral exams will be via zoom.
Course syllabus
- Introduction: mathematics in physics, units of measurement, dimensional analysis, vectors.
- Mechanics: kinematics, dynamics, concept of field, conservative forces, limit velocity, conservation of energy, work of a force, kinetic energy, potential energy.
- Fluids: Pascal's law, Stevino's law, Archimedes' principle, surface tension, capillarity, ideal fluids, motion of fluids, Bernoulli's theorem, viscosity, sedimentation and centrifuge (hints)
- Gas and thermodynamics: gas kinetic theory, ideal gas law, heat, thermodynamical tranformations (hints), principles of thermodynamics, state functions, diffusion in gas and liquids and in solutions (hints)
- Geometrical optics: reflection, refraction, formula of conjugate points, lense maker's formula
- Electrostatics: Coulomb's law, electric field, potential energy and electric potential, motion of charges in a constant electric field, electrolysis and electrophoresis (hints), conductors and insulators
- Circuits: Ohm's laws, Joule's law, circuits in direct current, Kirchhoff's laws, conduction in liquids
- Hints of magnetostatics
- Mechanics: kinematics, dynamics, concept of field, conservative forces, limit velocity, conservation of energy, work of a force, kinetic energy, potential energy.
- Fluids: Pascal's law, Stevino's law, Archimedes' principle, surface tension, capillarity, ideal fluids, motion of fluids, Bernoulli's theorem, viscosity, sedimentation and centrifuge (hints)
- Gas and thermodynamics: gas kinetic theory, ideal gas law, heat, thermodynamical tranformations (hints), principles of thermodynamics, state functions, diffusion in gas and liquids and in solutions (hints)
- Geometrical optics: reflection, refraction, formula of conjugate points, lense maker's formula
- Electrostatics: Coulomb's law, electric field, potential energy and electric potential, motion of charges in a constant electric field, electrolysis and electrophoresis (hints), conductors and insulators
- Circuits: Ohm's laws, Joule's law, circuits in direct current, Kirchhoff's laws, conduction in liquids
- Hints of magnetostatics
Prerequisites for admission
Concepts of geometry, trigonometry, mathematical anlysis
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
Book: F. Borsa, A. Lascialfari, "Principi di Fisica", ed. EDISES
Exercises book : Guida allo studio e alla soluzione dei problemi da
"Principi di Fisica", Serway R. A., Jewett J. W., Edizioni EdiSES
Exercises book : Guida allo studio e alla soluzione dei problemi da
"Principi di Fisica", Serway R. A., Jewett J. W., Edizioni EdiSES
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written exam + Oral exams
The written exam is composed of exercises, with a maximum grade of 33 points (30 cum laude). A text book will be available on the front desk to be consulted during the exam.
The minimum grade to access the oral exam is 15 points. For students with a grade greater or equal to 26 in the written exam, the oral exam will be optional.
The oral exam verifies theoretical aspects of the course and relative applications.
The written exam is composed of exercises, with a maximum grade of 33 points (30 cum laude). A text book will be available on the front desk to be consulted during the exam.
The minimum grade to access the oral exam is 15 points. For students with a grade greater or equal to 26 in the written exam, the oral exam will be optional.
The oral exam verifies theoretical aspects of the course and relative applications.
FIS/01 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS - University credits: 6
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professors:
Bottoni Simone, Facchini Stefano
Professor(s)
Reception:
Friday afternoon (15:00-17:00) - We strongly suggest to contact prof. Franco Camera via e-mail
Office
Reception:
By appointment
Office 1.1.10, first floor, Department of Physics, via Celoria 16