Information updated until 30/06/2026 CODE 72365 ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 1 INGEGNERIA MECCANICA 11881 (L-9 R) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR PHYS-01/A LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The course focuses on the main laws associated with mechanics and electromagnetism in vacuum. Specific attention is given to the discussion of each law applicability and limitations and to the adoption of models and schematic descriptions to deal with real-world problems. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES The aim of the course is providing the necessary bases for the comprehension of physical phenomena of electromagnetism and developing abilities to address in a quantitative and relational way simple problems. The course will allow to familiarise with the fundamental laws that allow the evaluation of electro-magnetic fields in simple configuration and to approach to the study of simple electical networks. TEACHING METHODS The course foresees 40 hours of theoretical explanation and 20 hours of exercises guided by the lecturer or the tutor. All the contents are covered during the course, the usage of the suggested books is recommended. The final exam includes written and oral test. As part of the innovation learning project adopted by the Bachelor Degree Course in Mechanical Engineering, novel tools will be also used for the active learning of students. The goal is to increase students' skills via interactive, experience-based, learning methodologies (e-learning, teamwork, etc.) for enhanced student participation, using an advanced level of communication that makes the student more aware and autonomous. Students with valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the professor of the course and with Professor Federico Scarpa (federico.scarpa@unige.it ), the Polytechnic School - Engineering's disability liaison. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Electrostatic: Coulomb's law and electric field, Gauss's law, potential energy and electric potential. Capacitor and capacity. Current and resistance, direct current circuit, RC circuit. Magneto-static: magnetic field, charge in an electro-magnetic field, Biot-Savart's law, Ampere's law, force between two conductors. Electro-magnetic induction, auto-induction, RL circuit, Maxwell's equations. Electro-magnetic waves (hints).z RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY R. A. Serway e J. W. Jewett, Principi di Fisica, Volume I e II, EdiSES, Napoli. W. E. Gettys, F. J. Keller, M. J. Skove, Fisica classica e moderna, Volumi 1 e 2, McGraw Hill, Italia. D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker, Fondamenti di Fisica, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano. R. Resnick, D. Halliday, K. S. Krane, Fisica 1 e 2, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano. R. A. Serway e R. J. Beichner, Fisica per Scienze ed Ingegneria, EdiSES, Napoli. J.W. Jewett. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD MATTEO SANGUINETI Ricevimento: On appointment: matteo.sanguineti@unige.it LESSONS LESSONS START https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/11881/studenti-orario Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Written and oral test Students with a certified learning disability (DSA), a disability, or other special educational needs are invited to contact the instructor at the beginning of the course to discuss teaching and examination arrangements that, while respecting the learning objectives of the course, take individual learning needs into account and provide appropriate accommodations. Please also note that requests for exam accommodations or exemptions must be submitted using the form available at this link https://modulionline.unige.it/richiesta-adattamenti#no-back , to the course professor, the DIME contact person (federico.scarpa@unige.it), and the relevant office (inclusione.studenti@info.unige.it) at least seven working days before the examination, in accordance with the guidelines available at this link https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/richiesta-servizi ASSESSMENT METHODS Written test: 2 electro-magneitms problems. Oral test: written test discussion, verification of understaning of course contents. FURTHER INFORMATION Ask the professor for other information not included in the teaching schedule.
