Basic Physics

1. Provide a systematic and coherent exposition of the principles and basic concepts of physics.
2. Management Fundamentals of Physics: reference systems, conservation laws, energy, strength, time, etc.
3. Ability to approach, resolution and interpretation of physical problems using acquired theoretical concepts.
4. Show the students the importance of experimental research in physics.
5. Expose the interest of the applications of physics to everyday life and technological developments both from a general point of view, social and economic interest.

==== T1: Classical kinematics of a particle. [6 h] ====

- Reference systems. Position, velocity and acceleration vectors. Types of rectilinear motion. Components of movements in space. Relative motion. Oscilation-like motions.


==== T2: Classical dynamics of a particle. [12 h] ====

- Newton's Laws. Types of forces. Linear momentum and its conservation. Types of energy and their conservation. Gravitational field.

==== T3: Classical mechanics of systems of particles. Rigid solids. [8 h] ====

- Center of mass. Moment of a force. Moment of inertia. Angular momentum and its conservation.

==== T4: Fluids. [2 h] ====

- Fundamentals of hydrostatic and hydrodynamics: push forces, viscosity, Poiseuille and Bernoulli equations, Venturi effect.

==== TC: Supplements. ===

During the course the students will be provided with brief introductions to the supplementary topics listed below, with the aim of presenting them a basic vision of physics as complete as possible. The final exam (see assessment section) will not include questions about these supplementary topics.

- Statistical physics and thermodynamics.
- Periodic and wavelike phenomena, interference and diffraction.
-Electromagnetism (electrostatics and magnetostatics, Coulomb and Ohm laws, Gauss theorem, Maxwell equations)
-Relativity.
-Elementary quantum mecanics. Atoms, nuclei and particles.

== The course's virtual classroom will publish a collection of problems to be solved during the course.


== Basic Bibliography (reference textbook):
-P.A. Tipler, G. Mosca: "Física para la Ciencia e Ingeniería", Reverté (2005).

== Supplementray Bibliography

- M. Alonso, E.J. Finn: "Física", Addison-Wesley Iberoamericana (1986).
- S. Burbano, E. Burbano, C. García Muñoz: "Física general", Mira Editores (1993).
- A.P. French: "Relatividad especial", Reverté (1978).
- W.E. Gettys, F.J. Keller, M.J. Skove: "Física clásica y moderna", McGraw-Hill (1995).
- D.C. Giancoli: "Física: Principios con aplicaciones", Prentice-Hall (1997).
- F.A. González: "La física en problemas", Editorial Tebar Flores (1981).
- P.K. Kundu: “Fluid Mechanics”, Academic Press (1990). Available online
- L. Núñez: "Problemas de física general", U. de Santiago de Compostela (1994).
- R.A. Serway, J.W. Jewett: "Física para ciencias e ingeniería", Cengage (2015).
- B.M. Yavorski, A.A. Detlaf: "Manual de física", Editorial Mir (1977).
- H.D. Young, R.A. Freedman: "Sears y Zemansky física universitaria", Pearson (2013). Available online


== Most of these books have been edited in English and also in other languages.

GENERAL

-1 To collect and interpret data, information and relevant results, draw conclusions and issue reasoned reports in problems of scientific, technological or other nature requiring the use of mathematical tools.
-2 To study and learn autonomously, with organization of time and resources, new knowledge and techniques in any scientific or technological discipline.

SPECIFIC

-1 To understand and using the mathematical language.
-2 To know how to abstract the relevant properties and material facts in a problem, distinguishing them from those occasional or purely circumstantial.
-3 To propose, analyze, validate and interpret simple models of real situations, using the mathematical tools most appropriate for the purposes being pursued.
-4 To plan and implement algorithms and mathematical methods to solve problems in the academic, technical, financial or social sphere.
-5 To use computer applications for statistical analysis, numerical and symbolic computation software, graphic display software, and optimization and scientific software in general, to experience in Mathematics and to solve problems.

TRANSVERSAL

-1 To use literature search tools and general and specific bibliographic Mathematics resources, including the Internet.
-2 To optimally manage the working time and organizing resources, establishing in the decision making process the priorities and alternative paths, and identifying logical errors.
-3 To check or refute, reasonably, the arguments of others.
-4 To work in interdisciplinary teams, bringing order, abstraction and logical reasoning.
-5 To read scientific texts, written in either their mother tongue or in other language relevant in science, especially English.

The lectures will provide explanatory presentations of the scheduled topics, seeking to use examples with illustrative purposes.

In the interactive lessons different problem sets associated with each of the theoretical issues will be resolved, by the student and / or teacher in order to consolidate the theoretical concepts

With regard to very small group tutoring, students will attend to discuss specific issues in relation to their tasks or to try to resolve any other difficulty of the student or group of students related to the subject.

---1. For matters not covered by the criteria explained in the present document, it will be applied the general rules in place for the degree of Mathematics of USC, and the general rules in place for the USC in the regulation "Normativa sobre permanencia nas titulacións de Grao e Máster" .

This includes also the matters related with the possibility of obtaining a final assessment of "not presented" ("non presentado"), that will occurr only if the student does not perform during the course any academic activity contributing to any assessment (exam or continuous)


--- 2. ORDINARY OPPORTUNITY

* Continuous assessment:
Throughout the course there will be the possibility of doing exercises that will be evaluated by the teachers (by solving and presenting problems in the interactive classes/lectures). The combined score obtained in these activities will be given a rating scale of 0 to 10. The tests of the continuous assessment are the same or similar in all groups (interactive), ensuring the coordination and formative equivalence of all groups in the subject.

* Final Exam:
In the official dates, a final exam will take place. The score obtained in this test will be given a rating scale of 0 to 10.


* Final assessment:
The final grade will be the maximum of the final exam score and the sum of 70% of the final exam score and 30% of the continuous assessment score. The final exam is the same for all groups.

--- 3. EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY:

The assessment of students in the extraordinary opportunity will follow the same criteria as in the ordinary opportunity except that the qualifications of the continuous assessment will be same ones as in the immediately preceding ordinary opportunity.

--- 4. REPEATERS FROM PREVIOUS COURSES:

The assessment of repeaters from previous courses will follow the same criteria as for non-repeaters, except that these students may choose to keep the continuous assessment of the previous course if it is better than the one obtained in the present course.

-Assistance to expositive lectures in large groups: 30 hours
-Assistance to interactive lessons in small groups: 28 hours
-Assistance to interactive lessons in very small groups (tutoring): 2 hours

- Study of the expositive content: 50 hours
- Study and solving of exercises and problems: 40 hours

TOTAL 150 HOURS

- Problem solving is fundamental to learning in this field. It may be helpful to follow these steps: (1) Make a list and a graphic scheme with all relevant information provided by the text of the exercise. (2) Make a list of the quantities to be calculated. (3) Identify the equations to be used in solving the problem and apply them properly.

- The student should review the theoretical concepts introduced in the course using the reference manual and the summaries. The degree of success in solving the proposed exercises provides a measure of the student's preparation to face the final examination of the course.

- Most students find very useful, in order to optimally prepare the final exam, to sove the greatest possible number of exercises and problems. An excellent source of extra exercises and problems is the textbooks recommended in the "Bibliography" section of this document, particularly the reference textbook.

- The teacher will analyze with those students who do not successfully pass the course, if they want to, the assessment process and the difficulties found for learning the contents of the course.

In case of exercises or test realized by dishonest means, the "Evaluation rules of students’ academic performance and qualifications" will be of application.