The course gives basic knowledge of classical mechanics and thermodynamics with special attention to applications in geophysical problems. The course gives basic information about fundamental characteristics of instruments and data analysis.
teacher profile teaching materials
2. Newton's laws of motion
3. Work and energy
4. Linear momentum
5. Rotational motion
6. Fluid mechanics
7. Periodical motions
8. Waves
9. Thermal properties of matter
10. Laws of thermodynamics
Programme
1. Measurement units, physical quantities and vectors2. Newton's laws of motion
3. Work and energy
4. Linear momentum
5. Rotational motion
6. Fluid mechanics
7. Periodical motions
8. Waves
9. Thermal properties of matter
10. Laws of thermodynamics
Core Documentation
Young and Friedman, Principi di Fisica, vol.1Type of delivery of the course
The written exam consists in solving numerical problems and in answering to questions on the theory. An oral exam may follow, based on the evaluation of the problem sheet.Attendance
The course consists in a series of standard lectures.Type of evaluation
The evaluation will take into account the familiarity with the subject, and the ability to reason starting on its concepts.