Course Objectives

To acquire a basic understanding of chemistry, classical mechanics and thermodynamics.

Course Description

Chemistry, 7 credits:
The structure of atoms and the periodic table, chemical binding, chemical equations and calculations, chemical names, solutions, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, electro-chemistry and organic chemistry.

Physics, 3 credits:
Mechanics: Force and motion. Newton's laws. Work, Energy and Power. Conservation of Energy.
Oscillations and Waves: Period and frequency. Waves in water. Interference.
Light: Refractive index. Particle-wave duality. Youngs experiment and Diffraction Gratings (interference).

Learning Methods

Lectures and practical assignments.

Assessment Methods

There will be two evaluations, the first one on physics that will account 30 % of the total grade,
and the second , on chemistry, at the end of the year. This final examination will account for the 70 % of the total grade.
To aprove students need to pass (E) both examinations

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean