The main objective of this subject is to provide the basic physical principles of mechanics, fluids and thermodynamics. We will start with a description of the kinematics and dynamics of the particle, and then introduce the concepts of work and energy, and oscillations. We will continue with a study of the rigid body and rotational dynamics. Next, we will introduce basic concepts of fluid statics and dynamics. We will finish with the study of the Principles of Thermodynamics.



The subject is part of the Basic Training module.

In this subject, we use concepts studied in physics and mathematics of secondary school. Physics I establishes the foundations for more specialized subjects that are addressed in other subjects - Applied Biophysics and Biochemistry - Elasticity and Resistance of Materials - Analysis of Mechanical Systems - Elasticity and Resistance of Materials - Control and Automation - Radiology and Radiological Protection

GENERAL COMPETENCES

G003 Knowledge in basic and technological subjects, which enable to learn new methods and theories, and provide versatility to adapt to new situations.

TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCES

T001 Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision making, creativity and critical reasoning, respecting the principles of universal accessibility and design for all people.

T007 Capacity for cooperation and teamwork.

SPECIFIC COMPENTENCES

M01FB02 Understanding and mastery of the basic concepts of general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, fields and waves and electromagnetism and their application for the resolution of engineering problems.





LEARNING OUTCOMES-(Degree)

RAG6 The graduate will identify the fundamental laws of physics and chemistry that are applicable in the field of engineering.

RAT1 The graduate will be able to solve problems with initiative, decision making, creativity and critical reasoning.

RAT3 The graduate will be able to work constructively in a team.

1. Physical magnitudes, units and vectors

2. Kinematics

3. Newton's laws

4. Work and energy.

5. Oscillations

6. Systems of particles

7. Rigid body.

8. Fluids

9. Thermodynamics.

Teaching will be divided into lectures, classroom practices, and laboratory practices.



In lectures, we will address theoretical and conceptual aspects of the subject using the blackboard, presentations, videos, photos, and small experiments. All material will be available to students on eGela platform before class. Use of the bibliography, available in the library, will be strongly encouraged.



Classroom practices will be dedicated to problem solving.



Before the beginning of each laboratory session, students will find in eGela a guide to the experiment they will perform, which they must read and understand before entering the lab. They will work in pairs or trios following this guide, and once the experimental part is finished, they must prepare a report including experimental results and analysis.

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 85
  • Laboratory practices (%): 15

Continuous assessment consists of three short tests, three laboratory practices and a written exam. The short tests consist of one problem to be solved individually, and will be carried out at specified days during lecture hours. Each short test will contribute to the final grade with 5%.



Lab practices will be graded, each contributing 5% to the final evaluation. Attending all laboratory sessions is mandatory and students must perform satisfactorily in all sessions in order to pass the course in continuous assessment.



The final exam will take place in the exam period after the first term and contributes to the final grade by 70%.



In summary, final grade in continuous evaluation is obtained with the following formula:



0.15 x average short tests + 0.15 x average lab + 0.7 x exam



The maximum grade of students who fail lab practices is a 4 regardless of the result of previous formula.



Students who opt out continuous evaluation (submitting a written request to the lecturer before the 9th week of the course) will take a written exam on the contents of the subject that computes 85% of the final grade. In addition, they will have a specific exam on laboratory practices that will compute 15% to the final grade. It is a necessary condition to pass the laboratory exam to pass the subject.



The final grade of the subject by final evaluation is therefore obtained with the following formula:

0.15 x lab + 0.85 x exam



The maximum grade of students who fail lab practices is a 4 regardless of the result of previous formula.



Students who do not sit for the final exam will be considered as voluntary waivers.

Resit grade is obtained from the performance in a written exam and the continuous evaluation of the laboratory practices. Students who did not pass the laboratory practices will take a specific exam. It is a necessary condition to pass the laboratory practice exam to pass the subject.



The final grade is obtained by the following formula:



0.15xlab + 0.85xexam



The maximum grade of students who fail lab practices is a 4 regardless of the result of previous formula.



Students who do not sit for the final exam will be considered as voluntary waivers.

eGela (UPV/EHU learning platform)

Basic bibliography

"Physics for Scientists and Engineers", Paul A. Tipler and Gene Mosca, 6th Edition, Vols 1 W.H. Freeman and co. (2008)

"Physics for Scientists and Engineers", Raymond A. Serway and John W. Jewett, Cengage Learning, 2018

"Conceptual Physics", P.G. Hewitt (2013) Pearson

“University physics : with modern physics” H.D. Young and R. A. Freedman, Addison-Wesley (2012)

"Physics for scientists and engineers” P.M. Fishbane, S. Gasiorowicz and S. T. Thornton. Prentice Hall (2005)



Books are available in the library, either in English or in a translation into Spanish or Basque.

In-depth bibliography

“Biophysics: an introduction. R. Glaser. Springer (2012)
“Biological Physics. Energy, Informationm, Life” P. Nelson, W.H. Freeman and Co (2004)

Web addresses

https://phet.colorado.edu/en/
https://ocw.mit.edu/search/?d=Physics&l=Undergraduate&t=Physics
http://www.sc.ehu.es/sbweb/fisica3/autor/descripcion.html
http://www.hiru.eus/fisica