Class Physics

The UC of Physics is part of the curricular plan of this degree. The contents that will be addressed could be very useful for a future graduate of Civil Protection Engineering in the exercise of his future professional activity. The themes of Mechanics of Movements, introductory concepts of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer will be addressed. In this course, the aim is to establish the link between science and some physical phenomena, showing how knowledge of Physics contributes to a better understanding of the technological applications used today.

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1. Mechanics: Measures and units. Vectors. Kinematics. Newton's laws of motion. Static. Rigid body dynamics. Friction. Center of mass. Collisions. 2. Thermodynamics: 1st Law of Thermodynamics. Energy balances: potential, kinetic and internal. Work, heat, enthalpy and heat capacity. 3. Heat transfer phenomena: conduction, convection and radiation. Thermal properties. Energy balances in transit. 4. One-dimensional steady state heat transfer with conduction + convection + radiation in different geometries. Concept of thermal resistances and overall heat transfer coefficient. Series, parallel and contact resistance. composite walls.

This UC will use some active methodologies that promote greater student involvement in pedagogical activities, such as Problem Based Learning, Flipped Classroom and Jigsaw. These methodologies will be used in the most practical and laboratory aspects, carried out in a collaborative environment (in groups) and always with peer assessment and self-assessment. Although laboratory work is not an innovative methodology, it is considered important to mention here since carrying it out helps in the consolidation of theoretical contents and in the students' involvement. In terms of digital technologies, the following will be used: - moodle (communication, document sharing, release of results, delivery of work, carrying out evaluation moments); - Khan Academy; - PHET; - SPSS

- TIPLER, P. A. (2009). Física para cientistas e engenheiros. 6ª Edição. Editora LTC. - YOUNG, Hugh D. (2008). Física / Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freddman - 12.ª ed.. São Paulo: Pearson. - Yunus A. Cengel, John M. Cimbala, Robert H. Turner (2016), Fundamentals of Thermal-fluid Sciences, 5ªedição, Mac Graw Hill. - Diversos textos de apoio a fornecer ao longo das sessões.