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General information

Subject type: Basic

Coordinator: Adso Fernández Baena

Trimester: First term

Credits: 6

Teaching staff: 

Joan Fàbregas Hairstyle

Skills

Basic skills

  • B1_That students have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in a field of study that is based on general secondary education, and is accustomed to finding at a level that, although with the support of advanced textbooks, also include some aspects that involve knowledge from the forefront of your field of study

     

  • B3_Students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of ​​study), to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues

     

  • B4_That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences

     

Specific skills

  • EFB1_Ability to solve mathematical problems that may arise in engineering. Ability to apply knowledge about: linear algebra, differential and integral calculus, numerical methods, numerical algorithms, statistics and optimization

     

  • EFB2_Understanding and mastery of the concepts of fields and waves and electromagnetism, theory of electrical circuits, electronic circuits, physical principle of semiconductors and logic families, electronic and photonic devices, and their application for solving engineering problems

     

Transversal competences

  • T2_That students have the ability to work as members of an interdisciplinary team either as one more member, or performing management tasks in order to contribute to developing projects with pragmatism and a sense of responsibility, making commitments taking into account the available resources

     

Description

It is a Physics course with the purpose of familiarizing students with the concepts and physical principles related to information and communication technologies.

This subject has methodological and digital resources to make possible its continuity in non-contact mode in the case of being necessary for reasons related to the Covid-19. In this way, the achievement of the same knowledge and skills that are specified in this teaching plan will be ensured.

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes specify the specific measure of the competencies worked on.

This subject contributes to the following learning outcomes specified for the subject to which it belongs:

  • LO1: Understand the concepts of physics directly related to the operation of computers and peripherals, that is, the basic principles of electromagnetism, optics and quantum physics, which explain the operation of monitors, printers, magnetic and optical memories. , electronic circuits and optical fibers, among others.
  • LO2: Know and understand the basic properties of real numbers and functions (mainly operational properties and elementary functions).
  • LO3: Know and be able to apply the main concepts and results of differential and integral calculus (in their applications to physics).
  • LO4: Plan oral communication, answer appropriately to the questions asked and write basic level texts with spelling and grammar correction. Properly structure the content of a technical report. Select relevant materials to prepare a topic and synthesize its content. Answer appropriately when asked questions.

Additionally, the subject also evaluates the following learning outcomes that are not present in the subject to which it belongs:

  • LO5: Describe and calculate the electric field and the potential created by static charge distributions (point and symmetrical continuous), both in a vacuum and in the presence of perfect conductors and dielectrics.
  • LO6: Describe and calculate the magnetic field created by stationary charge currents (linear and symmetrical volumetric), both in a vacuum and in the presence of perfect magnetic materials. Describe the behavior of ferromagnetic materials.
  • LO7: Describe the basics of quantum physics, the movement of electric charges in conductors and semiconductors and their use in diodes.
  • LO8: Describe and calculate induced currents in elementary circuits. State Maxwell's equations and describe and calculate the fields of an electromagnetic wave (flat or spherical) and the transmitted power, both in vacuum and in perfect material media.
  • LO9: Describe Kirchoff's laws. Solve electrical circuits, applying the mesh method, in direct current and alternating current.
  • LO10: Plan and carry out group work with pragmatism and a sense of responsibility.

Working methodology

The classes will be master classes (development of the theory and practical examples) and participatory (conceptual questions, guided resolution of exercises and presentation of exercises by the students). In small groups, more problem sessions, simulation activities and continuous assessment will be developed.

This course, due to the situation generated by COVID, some of the large group sessions will be held in hybrid format: face-to-face and online (via streaming). This will allow students to rotate to face-to-face classes, respecting the maximum number of students per classroom imposed by the distance measures. When they are not in contact, they will be able to follow the class online from home.

Contents

  1. Electrostatics
    1. Mechanics review
    2. Electric field
    3. Electric potential and energy
    4. Conductors and capacitors
    5. Dielectrics
  2. Electrokinetics and magnetostatic
    1. Ohm's law
    2. Semiconductors. Diode
    3. Magnetic force
    4. Magnetic field
    5. Magnetic materials
  3. Electromagnetism
    1. Induction
    2. Maxwell's equations
    3. Electromagnetic waves
  4. Circuit theory
    1. Kirchoff's laws
    2. Capacitor charging and discharging
    3. Elements of alternating current circuits
    4. Alternating current circuit

Learning activities

Master class: development of theory and practical examples.
Participatory class: collaborative instruction with conceptual questions and resolution of exercises guided by the teacher (collect evidence of learning of all expected results, as a guide for self-assessment of the student and their active participation in class).
Application work: applications from physics to computer science and from computer science to physics (where learning results RA1, RA4 and RA10 are basically assessed).
Continuous assessment exercises that collect evidence of general learning (RA1, RA2, RA3 and RA4), and more specific as indicated below:
Topic 1: RA5
Topic 2: RA6 and RA7
Topic 3: LO8
Topic 4: LO9

Evaluation system

75% Continuous assessment exercises, recoverable in case of failing the subject

20% Application work, non-recoverable

5% Active participation in class, non-recoverable

REFERENCES

Basic

Tipler, Paul. A .; Mosca, Gene (2010) Physics for Science and Technology. Volume 2. 6th edition. Reverted.

Complementary

Serway, Raymond A .; Jewett, John W. Jr. (2005) Physics for science and engineering. 6th ed. Thomson.