- Docente: Marcelo Alejandro Montemurro
- Credits: 6
- SSD: FIS/07
- Language: English
- Moduli: Marcelo Alejandro Montemurro (Modulo 1)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Genomics (cod. 9211)
Learning outcomes
The successful student is familiar with the laws of physics, including the bases of thermodynamics, electrical forces and magnetism. The student is able to solve simple physical problems.
Course contents
Introduction to physics: mathematical concepts and physical dimensions.
Introduction to instruments and measurements.
Kinematics: principal types of motion in 1 and 2 dimensions. Vector properties.
Dynamics: forces. Role of friction: examples of sedimentation and electrophoresis.
Fluid dynamics: diffusion. Work and energy: definitions. Power and metabolism. Kinetinc and potential energy: examples with gravitational, electrostatic and elastic forces.
Thermodynamics: systems and basic principles. Entropy and statistics. Free energy: application to chemical reactions and catalysis.
Electric and magnetic fields. Bioelectromagnetism: action potentials in cells.
Definition of wave: parameters of a wave. Spectrum of electromagnetic field.
Readings/Bibliography
Textbook (tba) and handouts available on AMS Campus webpage
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and exercises on the addressed topics.
Assessment methods
Written exam, with exercises and theoretical questions.
Teaching tools
Reference books and handouts
Office hours
See the website of Marcelo Alejandro Montemurro
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.