PHYSICS
Topics of the Physics module (4 CFU)
1. The scientific method
2. An introduction to the kinematics of point-like particles
3. Dynamics of point-like particles.
- Newton’s laws
- Fundamentals interactions at a glance: (i) mass and gravitation; (ii) electric charge and electrostatic interactions
- conservation theorems (energy and linear momentum)
4. The states of matter
- Rigid body and the statics of body joints
- Statics and dynamics of the ideal fluid. Pills of real fluids.
- The properties of gasses. The state equation of perfect gas.
5. What is light and how it interacts with matter?
- Geometric optics
- Some physical optics (waves)
The main teaching method will be frontal lectures. However, critical and active participation of the students will be fostered by recurring to brain storming activities and involving the students in problem solving activities individually as well as in small groups.
For frontal lectures, the teacher will use:
- Animated logical schemes
- Slide presentations
- Recorded lectures
- Films made by the teacher himself with experimental activities
During the course, on a voluntary basis, some tests to be completed at home will be administrated to the students using the e-learning platform (function QUIZ).
The teacher can be contacted by e-mail or by phone at the number 031 238 6272
The teacher is available to receive students by appointment at his office in Como, via Valleggio 11, or in streaming on Teams.