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 6272/6273.
The teacher is available to receive students by appointment at his office in Como, via Valleggio 11, or in streaming on Teams.