GENERAL PHYSICS 1 (UNIT 2)
cod. 1004640

Academic year 2015/16
1° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Fisica sperimentale (FIS/01)
Field
Attività formative affini o integrative
Type of training activity
Related/supplementary
21 hours
of face-to-face activities
3 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
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Integrated course unit module: GENERAL PHYSICS 1

Learning objectives

The objective of the course is the basic knowledge and understanding of the fundamental laws of thermodynamics. Students will also learn how to solve simple problems.

Prerequisites

The course is calculus based.
The course of Mathematical Analysis 1 should be previously attended.

Course unit content

Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic variables, volume, pressure, flow rates, Bernoully's principle.
The zeroth law of thermodynamics and thermal equilibrium. Temperature, thermometers and temperature scales.
Kinetic theory of gases : microscopic origin of temperature, equipartition of energy.
The first law of thermodynamics, specific and latent heat, work, thermodynamic transformations, internal energy, cycles.
The second law of thermodynamics, heat engines and refrigerators, reversibility, Carnot cycle.
Entropy.

Full programme

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Bibliography

Suggested textbooks

Gettys - Fisica 1 - McGraw Hill Quinta Edizione

Walker - Halliday-Resnick-Fondamenti di Fisica - CEA Settima Edizione(vol. primo - Meccanica - Termologia)
oppure
Halliday-Resnick-Krane - Fisica 1 - CEA Quinta edizione

Focardi-Massa-Uguzzoni - Fisica Generale - CEA Vol. Meccanica/Termodinamica e fluidi

Mazzoldi-Nigro-Voci - Elementi di Fisica Meccanica Termodinamica - Edises Seconda Edizione
or
Mazzoldi-Nigro-Voci - Fisica Vol.1 - Edises

Teaching methods

Lectures are highly recommended. Many examples will be discussed during the course. Exercise sessions will be held during the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Only one examination for unit 1 and 2. An intermediate and a final written test. An oral exam is compulsory only for test results below a certain threshold (details on the specific course web page)

Other information

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