Lectures will be held in Italian.
Understanding the fundamental laws of mechanics and thermodynamics. Ability to solve problems related to course topics.
The aim is to acquire a sufficient understanding of the physical laws describing classical mechanics and equilibrium thermodynamics. The student must become proficient in analyzing and solving problems concerning the topics covered in classes, and to acquire a good level of comprehension of the theoretical framework in which the discussed physical laws are embedded.
The following basic mathematical facts will be given for granted, and thus *not* revised during the course: *) Planar elementary geometry (including triangles and related theoremes: sine anc cosine rule); *) Planar trigonometry; *) Exponential and logarithmic functions and their properties; *) Differential and integral calculus in one variable. In particular: limits and derivatives of functions of one variable. Stationary points of said function. Taylor polynomials and Taylor series. Definite and indefinite integral of a function of one variable. Elementary ordinary differential equations: separation of variables, linear equations and characteristic polynomial. The following topics should be given for granted, but will be quickly revised at the beginning of the course: *) Vectors and operations among vectors: including their projection on the elements of a given basis, definition and interpretation of scalar and vector products in R^3.
Blackboard lectures.
The course is meant for students with little to no previous knowledge of physics. We will focus on identifying the symmetries and ensuing conservation laws which often allow to ease the understanding of physical phenomena and the related problems. The syllabus is as follows
See Italian section.
Ricevimento: By appointment, either by internal phone/email, or after classes.
FABIO CAVALIERE (President)
NICCOLO' TRAVERSO ZIANI
DARIO FERRARO (Substitute)
DIANA NELLI (Substitute)
PAOLO SARACCO (Substitute)
The class will start according to the academic calendar.
Written and oral examination
The written exam will be evaluated with a score in the range 0-30 and will be passed with a score not less than 18/30. Such a score allows to access to the oral examination which will award a score within the range 0-30. The final mark is essentially given by the average of the two scores (written and oral) althogh the assessing committee reservesto apply slight corrections *"upwards"* (a.k.a. increasing the final mark) whenever said committee as a whole will deem it appropriate and necessary. In the same way, the committee can attribute a "cum laude" to those who were awarded a final mark of 30/30 and proved an outstanding level of proficiency.
The student must solve a series of physics problems concerning the topics covered during the classes: this will allow to assess the ability to identify the key physical laws and their role in describing physical phenomena. If the written examination earns at least a sufficient mark, the ensuing oral examination will assess the understanding of the theoretical framework underlying the discussed physical laws.
Teaching style: in presence.
