Identifying Data 2023/24
Subject (*) Physics: Mechanics and Waves Code 610G04002
Study programme
Grao en Nanociencia e Nanotecnoloxía
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 1st four-month period
First Basic training 6
Language
Spanish
Galician
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Física e Ciencias da Terra
Coordinador
Segade Zas, Luisa Maria
E-mail
luisa.segade@udc.es
Lecturers
Segade Zas, Luisa Maria
E-mail
luisa.segade@udc.es
Web
General description O obxectivo fundamental da materia é a adquisición de conceptos básicos de mecánica clásica e ondas, que faciliten a comprensión das materias de Física ou de outras disciplinas que forman parte do plan de estudos.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A1 CE1 - Comprender los conceptos, principios, teorías y hechos fundamentales relacionados con la Nanociencia y Nanotecnología.
A2 CE2 - Aplicar los conceptos, principios, teorías y hechos fundamentales relacionados con la Nanociencia y Nanotecnología a la resolución de problemas de naturaleza cuantitativa o cualitativa.
A3 CE3 - Reconocer y analizar problemas físicos, químicos, matemáticos, biológicos en el ámbito de la Nanociencia y Nanotecnología, así como plantear respuestas o trabajos adecuados para su resolución, incluyendo el uso de fuentes bibliográficas.
B1 CB1 - Que los estudiantes hayan demostrado poseer y comprender conocimientos en un área de estudio que parte de la base de la educación secundaria general, y se suele encontrar a un nivel que, si bien se apoya en libros de texto avanzados, incluye también algunos aspectos que implican conocimientos procedentes de la vanguardia de su campo de estudio
B2 CB2 - Que los estudiantes sepan aplicar sus conocimientos a su trabajo o vocación de una forma profesional y posean las competencias que suelen demostrarse por medio de la elaboración y defensa de argumentos y la resolución de problemas dentro de su área de estudio
B5 CB5 - Que los estudiantes hayan desarrollado aquellas habilidades de aprendizaje necesarias para emprender estudios posteriores con un alto grado de autonomía
B6 CG1 - Aprender a aprender
B7 CG2 - Resolver problemas de forma efectiva.
B8 CG3 - Aplicar un pensamiento crítico, lógico y creativo.
B9 CG4 - Trabajar de forma autónoma con iniciativa.
B10 CG5 - Trabajar de forma colaborativa.
B11 CG6 - Comportarse con ética y responsabilidad social como ciudadano/a y como profesional.
C1 CT1 - Expresarse correctamente, tanto de forma oral coma escrita, en las lenguas oficiales de la comunidad autónoma
C2 CT2 - Dominar la expresión y la comprensión de forma oral y escrita de un idioma extranjero
C4 CT4 - Desarrollarse para el ejercicio de una ciudadanía respetuosa con la cultura democrática, los derechos humanos y la perspectiva de género
C7 CT7 - Desarrollar la capacidad de trabajar en equipos interdisciplinares o transdisciplinares, para ofrecer propuestas que contribuyan a un desarrollo sostenible ambiental, económico, político y social.
C8 CT8 - Valorar la importancia que tiene la investigación, la innovación y el desarrollo tecnológico en el avance socioeconómico y cultural de la sociedad
C9 CT9 - Tener la capacidad de gestionar tiempos y recursos: desarrollar planes, priorizar actividades, identificar las críticas, establecer plazos y cumplirlos

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
To know how to work with different coordinate systems A1
A2
A3
B5
B7
B8
To understand the fundamentals of classical Newtonian mechanics A1
A2
A3
B1
B2
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
B10
B11
C1
C2
C4
C7
C8
C9
To know the properties of waves and their analytical representation A1
A2
A3
B1
B2
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
B11
C1
C2
C4
C7
C8
C9
To know about damped and forced oscillations A1
A2
A3
B1
B2
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
B11
C1
C2
C4
C7
C8
C9
To understand the phenomenon of resonance and the formation of standing waves A1
A2
A3
B1
B2
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
B11
C1
C2
C4
C7
C8
C9

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Introduction 1.1. Magnitudes
1.2. Vectors
1.3. Coordinate systems
Mechanics 2.1. Kinematics of a particle
2.2. Dynamics of a particle
2.3. Work and energy
2.4. Dynamics of a system of particles and rigid solids
2.5. Statics
2.6. Fluids
Waves 3.1. Oscillations
3.2. Waves

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A3 B5 B8 B9 B11 C4 C7 C8 C9 32 48 80
Seminar A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B7 B8 16 32 48
Supervised projects A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 C1 C2 C4 C7 C8 C9 0 16 16
Mixed objective/subjective test A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B5 B7 B8 B9 B11 C1 C4 C9 4 0 4
 
Personalized attention 2 0 2
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech Presentation of the concepts and laws associated with the fundamentals of mechanics and waves.
Seminar Application of the concepts presented in the lectures by solving exercises in an interactive way.
Supervised projects A supervised work that will consist of developing a series of tasks in a collaborative manner within a group.
Mixed objective/subjective test Individual tests on the theoretical and practical contents of the course.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Supervised projects
Description
Students should inform the lecturer throughout the semester regarding the progress of their projects.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Supervised projects A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 C1 C2 C4 C7 C8 C9 It will be proposed the realization of one project to be carried out in groups. 30
Mixed objective/subjective test A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B5 B7 B8 B9 B11 C1 C4 C9 There will be a partial exam (PART 1) that could release material from the final exam (both the first and the second opportunity) in case of reaching the minimum required punctuation.
The final exam, composed by PART 1 and PART 2, computes up to 70% of the final qualification.
70
 
Assessment comments
FIRST OPPORTUNITY

Approximately in the middle of the term, a partial exam (PART 1) will be held, which could free up content for the final exam in case the student reaches a minimum qualification of 1.4 points out of 3.5.

During the teaching period, it will be proposed the realization of a tutored work that will be elaborated in group. This work will have a weight in the qualification of a maximum of 3.0 points out of 10 and no minimum qualification will be required.

Coinciding with the official evaluation date of the first opportunity, a final exam will be held, which will consist of two parts (PART 1 + PART 2).

In order to pass the subject, students will have to achieve a minimum of 5.0 points after adding all the grades of the evaluation activities and, in addition, they will have to obtain a minimum qualification of 1.4 points out of 3.5 in each of the two parts of the final exam.


SECOND OPPORTUNITY

There will be a final exam consisting of two parts (PART 1 + PART 2).

Those students who in the first opportunity have achieved in any of the two partial exams a minimum of 1.4 points out of 3.5 will have the option of not repeating it in the second opportunity and, therefore, keep the qualification previously obtained. The qualification obtained for the tutored group work will be retained in the second opportunity.

In order to pass the course, students must achieve a minimum of 5.0 points after adding all the qualifications of the evaluation activities (work and partial exams) and, in addition, they must obtain a minimum qualification of 1.4 points out of 3.5 in each of the two partial exams.

PART-TIME AND ACADEMIC DISPENSATION

The evaluation of students with recognition of part-time dedication and academic dispensation of exemption from attendance will follow the same criteria, and will consist of the same evaluation activities as the rest of the students.

FRAUD IN EVALUATION ACTIVITIES

During the realization of the exam, in any of the two opportunities, unless otherwise indicated, the use of any device with Internet access is prohibited. If during the performance of the exam there is evidence of unauthorized use of these devices, the student will be dismissed from the classroom, and will proceed according to the Law 3/2022, of February 24, of university coexistence and the disciplinary regulations of the student body of the UDC.

The fraudulent performance of the exams and/or activities will directly imply the grade of failure ("0") in the subject in the corresponding call, invalidating any qualification obtained in all activities for the next opportunity, if any, within the same academic year. It is considered fraudulent the completion of activities, proposed to be completed in person in the classroom, which are made from outside the classroom, proceeding according to the Law 3/2022, of February 24, of university coexistence and the disciplinary regulations of the student body of the UDC.

QUALIFICATION AT THE END OF THE EVALUATION PROCESS

1. Those students who meet the minimum requirements and achieve a minimum of 5.0 points will have passed the subject.

2. Those students who do not reach the minimum qualification established in any of the parts of the final exam (1.4 points/part), this will not be included in the final qualification and in addition, after the sum of the qualifications, will only be able to obtain a maximum final qualification of 4.5 points.

The qualification of "Not Presented" will be given to those students who do not take the exams.


Sources of information
Basic Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett (2005). Física para ciencias e ingenierías. Thomson
Paul A. Tipler, Gene Mosca (2011). Física para la ciencia y la tecnología. Reverté

Complementary Marcelo Alonso, Edward J. Finn (2000). Física. Addison-Wesley
Santiago Burbano de Ercilla, Enrique Burbano Garcia, Carlos Gracia Muñoz (2006). Física general. Tébar
José María De Juana Sardón (2007). Física General. Volumen 1. Pearson
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett, Jr. (2014). Physics for scientists and engineers. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning
Santiago Burbano de Ercilla, Enrique Burbano Garcia, Carlos Gracia Muñoz (2006). Problemas de física. Tébar
Hugh D. Young (2007). Sears & Zemansky college physics. Pearson
Richard P. Feyman, Robert B. Leighton, Matthew Sands (1975). The Feyman lectures on physics Feynman física. Fondo Educativo Interamericano


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
Fundamentals of Mathematics/610G04001

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
A knowledge of high school physics is recommended.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAM

Green Campus Program of the Faculty of Science to help achieve a sustainable immediate environment and comply with point 6 of the "Environmental Declaration of the Faculty of Science (2020)", the documentary work to be carried out in this subject will be requested:

a) Mostly in virtual format and computer support.

b) If on paper:

- No plastics will be used.

- Double-sided printing shall be used.

- Recycled paper shall be used.

- Drafts shall be avoided.

GENDER PERSPECTIVE

As stated in the transversal competences of the degree (C4), the development of a critical, open and respectful citizenship with diversity in our society will be encouraged, highlighting the equal rights of students without discrimination based on gender or sexual condition.



(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.