Kinematics. Newton's laws of motion. Work and energy. System dynamics. Rigid bodies. Gravitation. Oscillations. Basics of fluid mechanics.
Thermodynamic systems. Laws of Thermodynamics.
Electrical phenomena. The electrostatic potential. Conductors and capacitors. Stationary electric currents. Stationary magnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic waves.
Advised textbooks for theory:
1-a) W. E. Gettys, G. Vannini, Fisica 1. Meccanica e termodinamica, Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, Year: 2015, ISBN: 9788838668838
1-b) W. E. Gettys, G. Cantatore, L. Vitale, Fisica 2. Elettromagnetismo - onde - ottica, Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, Year: 2011, ISBN: 9788838665721
2) R. A. Serway, J. W. Jewett, Principi di fisica, Publisher: EdiSES, Year: 2015, ISBN: 9788879598644
3) D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker, Fondamenti di Fisica. Meccanica - onde - termodinamica - elettromagnetismo - ottica, Publisher: Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Year: 2015, ISBN: 9788808182296
Advised textbooks for exercises:
1-a) C. Mencuccini, V. Silvestrini, Esercizi di fisica. Meccanica e Termodinamica. Interamente svolti, Publisher: Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Year: 2017, ISBN: 9788808287021
1-b) C. Mencuccini, V. Silvestrini, Esercizi di fisica. Elettromagnetismo e Ottica. Interamente svolti, Publisher: Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Year: 2016, ISBN: 9788808187031
Supplementary and advanced level books:
1-a) S. Focardi, I. Massa, A. Uguzzoni, M. Villa, Fisica Generale. Meccanica e Termodinamica, Publisher: Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Year: 2014, ISBN: 9788808182159
1-b) S. Focardi, I. Massa, A. Uguzzoni, Fisica Generale. Elettromagnetismo, Publisher: Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Year: 2003, ISBN: 9788808086198
1-c) S. Focardi, I. Massa, A. Uguzzoni, Fisica Generale. Onde e Ottica, Publisher: Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Year: 2010, ISBN: 9788808181497
2-a) C. Mencuccini, V. Silvestrini, Fisica I. Meccanica - Termodinamica. Corso di fisica per le facoltà scientifiche corredato di esempi ed esercizi, Publisher: Liguori Editore, Year: 2006, ISBN: 9788820714932
2-b) C. Mencuccini, V. Silvestrini, Fisica II. Elettromagnetismo - Ottica. Corso di fisica per le facoltà scientifiche corredato di esempi ed esercizi, Publisher: Liguori Editore, Year: 1999, ISBN: 9788820716332
Learning Objectives
a) Instrumental target: the introduction of fundamental concepts in General Physics. The conceptual aspects, needed to investigate issues concerning the modern scientific debate and the application-related aspects, useful to approach further study for the Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, are both treated in the course. These skills will be immediately used by the student in the study of all other disciplines with physical-mathematical content.
b) Educational target: the illustration of the typical logical structure of problems in General Physics, in order to get the student used to the necessary rigour in the discussion and in the review of the results (foundamental mindset to develop a critical and conscious approach of any model, physical-mathematical and otherwise).
c) Consolidation of basic physical knowledge target: the acquisition of the first elements concerning the scientific method and the formal approach to the quantitative solution of scientific and technical problems.
d) Methodological target: the acquisition of a methodology that will allow the student to deal with it properly, by consulting the appropriate texts, even relatively new themes that will be gradually introduced in subsequent studies.
Prerequisites
Although no prerequisites are required, it is important that the student has:
1) a basic knowledge of mathematics and geometry, acquired at the high school. In particular:
a) Algebra: literal calculation; polynomials and operations on them; arithmetical nth root, exponentiation with rational exponent and its properties; absolute value and its properties; resolution of equations and inequalities (at first and second degree, involving modules, algebraic, involving fractions, irrational...);
b) Trigonometry: basic concepts, basic trigonometric functions, basic trigonometric identities, geometrical applications of trigonometry, trigonometric equations and inequalities;
c) Analytical Geometry: Cartesian coordinates, equation of the line, the circle, a brief outline of conic sections; geometric meaning of equations and systems of equations in two unknown quantities;
d) Elementary functions: the knowledge and the construction of graphs of linear, quadratic, power, exponential, logarithmic functions; elementary trigonometric functions;
e) Mathematical analysis: calculation of limits, derivatives, integrals, matrices, resolution of differential equations;
2) a basic knowledge of Physics, acquired at the high school.
Teaching Methods
Theory lessons will be conducted in the classroom, with the aid of the blackboard and through slide shows.
A tutoring service, in which some exercices of general physics will be carried out with the tutor in charge, will be provided to the students during the course.
Further information
Class attendance is mandatory.
We recommend to follow at least the course "B012197 - MATEMATICA,STATISTICA E LABORATORIO DI INFORMATICA" before to take the exam of the course of Physics.
A tutoring service, in which some exercices of general physics will be carried out with the tutor in charge, will be provided to the students during the course.
In the planning of the examinations to sustain, please pay attention to the requisites of preparatory: the exam of the course of Physics is preparatory to the exam of the course "B016519 - CHIMICA FISICA" (II year, II semester) and in general to the exams of all the courses of the III year.
Type of Assessment
The exam consists of a written test, with exercises to be done, and in a following (only if the written test is considered sufficient) oral test concerning the discussion of some theory issues and the resolution of some exercises at the blackboard.
The oral test must be sustained in the same session of the written test. In case of failure of the oral test, the written one must be repeated.
Three written tests in progress will be scheduled during the semester (with exercises to be carried out). A participation in all the 3 tests in progress with a final average judgement greater than or equal to 18 gives the right to the exemption for the final written exam.
The exemption for the written test, guaranteed by the overcoming of the tests in progress, is valid untill the autumn session included. In case of failure of the oral test, a new written test must be sustained.
Mechanics
Kinematics. Newton's laws of motion. Application of the Newton's laws of motion. Work and energy. System dynamics. Rigid bodies. Gravitation. Oscillations. Basics of fluid mechanics.
Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic systems. First Law of Thermodynamics. Second Law of Thermodynamics.
Electromagnetism
Electrical phenomena. The electrostatic potential. Conductors and capacitors. Stationary electric currents. Stationary magnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic waves.