MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING | University of Parma

Professor: Andrea BARALDI
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

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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 courses of Mathematical Analysis and Geometry 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
D. Halliday, R. Resnick, K.S. Krane, “Fondamenti di fisica” vol 1(CEA)
Gettys, “Fisica 1” (casa editrice McGraw-Hill) Quarta edizione
P. Mazzoldi, M. Nigro, C. Voci, “Elementi di Fisica” in più volumi (EdiSES)
For a deeper insight
Serway-Beichner – Fisica per Scienze ed Ingegneria Vol 1 – Ed. EdiSES
Halliday-Resnick-Krane – Fisica 1 – Ed. CEA
P.Mazzoldi, M.Nigro, C.Voci – Fisica vol. I . Ed. EdiSES

Teaching methods

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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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student registry office

E. segreteria.ingarc@unipr.it
T. +39 0521 905111

Quality assurance office

Education manager:
Lucia Orlandini
T.+39 0521 90 6542
Office E. dia.didattica@unipr.it
Manager E. lucia.orlandini@unipr.it

President of the degree course

Barbara Bigliardi
E. barbara.bigliardi@unipr.it

Faculty advisor

Fabrizio Moroni
E. fabrizio.moroni@unipr.it

Career guidance delegate

Fabrizio Moroni
E. fabrizio.moroni@unipr.it

Tutor professor

Fabrizio Moroni
E. fabrizio.moroni@unipr.it

Erasmus delegates

Roberto Montanari
E. roberto.montanari@unipr.it
Fabrizio Moroni
E. fabrizio.moroni@unipr.it
Adrian Hugh Alexander Lutey
E. adrianhughalexander.lutey@unipr.it

Quality assurance manager

Fabrizio Moroni
E. fabrizio.moroni@unipr.it

GENERAL PHYSICS 1 (UNIT 2)
cod. 1004640

Learning objectives

Prerequisites

Course unit content

Full programme

Bibliography

Teaching methods

Assessment methods and criteria

Other information

2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

Contacts

Toll-free number

Student registry office

Quality assurance office

President of the degree course

Faculty advisor

Career guidance delegate

Tutor professor

Erasmus delegates

Quality assurance manager

Tutor students

GENERAL PHYSICS 1 (UNIT 2) cod. 1004640

Learning objectives

Prerequisites

Course unit content

Full programme

Bibliography

Teaching methods

Assessment methods and criteria

Other information

2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

Contacts

Toll-free number

Student registry office

Quality assurance office

President of the degree course

Faculty advisor

Career guidance delegate

Tutor professor

Erasmus delegates

Quality assurance manager

Tutor students

GENERAL PHYSICS 1 (UNIT 2)
cod. 1004640