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96015 - Experimentation of Physics, Electronics and Sensoristics for Computer Science

Academic Year 2024/2025

                
                        Docente:
                        Giuseppe Levi
                    
                        Credits:
                        6
                    
                        SSD:
                        FIS/04
                    
                        Language:
                        Italian
                    
                        Teaching Mode:
                        Traditional lectures
                        
                            Campus:
                            Cesena
                        
                            Corso:
                            First cycle degree programme (L) in
                            Computer Systems Technologies (cod. 6007)

                            Teaching resources on Virtuale
                        
                                    Course Timetable
                                
from Feb 17, 2025 to Jun 09, 2025

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student knows the principles physical theory underlying the operation of sensors. He knows the basics of classical dynamics, the meaning of work and energy and the fundamentals of electromagnetism. They know the elementary tools of combinatorics and probability. They know the most common sensors and actuators used in computer science and, using an appropriate programming language, they are able to solve simple problems and apply the concepts learned to these devices and sensors.

Course contents

Course Introduction

Mathematical tools

Basics of vector calculus.

Units of Measurement International System Measurement in Physics and Engineering.

Statistical treatment of experimental data.

References to the correct use of AI tools (LLM) for data analysis and problem solving.
Principles of conservation in physics and symmetries in space-time.

Fundamental interactions, electromagnetism, passive electronic components, circuits, Kirchhoff's and Ohm's laws. AC circuits, current voltage
Active components diodes, BJT and FET transistors.
Applications.
Operational amplifiers and their applications.

Simple data acquisition systems with Arduino.

Readings/Bibliography

John R. Taylor Introduzione all'analisi degli errori. Lo studio delle incertezze nelle misure fisiche

D.Halliday Fondamenti di fisica (or another textbook with basic mechanics and electromagnetism topics)

Giuseppe Levi, Strategie di Prompting. CLUEB Bologna
ISBN: 978-88-491-5820-5

A non-compulsory and very divulgative suggested text on how to approach studying:
Giulio Deangeli Il metodo geniale: I segreti del cervello per apprendere velocemente e amare lo studio

Teaching methods

Frontal lesson, problems carried out, hand on experiments with electronic components.

In view of the type of activities and teaching methods adopted, the attendance of this training activity requires the prior participation of all students in modules 1 and 2 of safety training in the workplace, in e-learning mode
[ [ https://corsi.unibo.it/laurea/ TecnologieSistemiInformatici/ formazione-obbligatoria-su- sicurezza-e-salute [https://corsi.unibo.it/laurea/TecnologieSistemiInformatici/formazione-obbligatoria-su-sicurezza-e-salute] ].

Assessment methods

Simple problems to solve that will pick up on those done throughout the year.

There will also be a simple written exercise on the statistical treatment of experimental data.

Teaching tools

Power points provided by the instructor.

Office hours

See the website of Giuseppe Levi

SDGs

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.