76065 - Applied Physics

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this module, the student will have a basic knowledge of physics with special reference to the biomechanics of the human body and the use of instruments of podiatric interest.

Course contents

Prerequisites
The student entering this lesson has a basic background in mathematics such as equivalence operations and Cartesian geometry. The first lesson is a reminder of the prerequisites students must have.

Contents of the Theory and Theory-Practice Lessons

1. KINEMATICS: The motion of bodies
1.1. Displacement, velocity, acceleration
1.2. Uniform rectilinear motion
1.3. uniformly accelerated motion
1.4. Uniform circular motion

2. DYNAMICS: Forces
2.1. Laws of Dynamics
2.2. Forces: vector representation, composition and decomposition
2.3. Measuring forces: balance and dynamometer
2.4. Gravity, reactions of adhesion, forces of inertia.
2.5. Balance of levers

3. WORK
3.1. Kinetic and potential energy
3.2. Conservation of mechanical energy
3.3. Power

4. SOLID MATTER
4.1. States of Matter: Solids
4.2 Elastic Properties

5. Thermology

6. THE BAROPODOMETRIC PLATFORM

7. DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
7.1. Radiography
7.2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
7.3. Ultrasound


At the end of each part of the theoretical program, exercises will be done together to help identify phenomena that describe a practical observation. Also at the end of the course, an exam preparation test will be illustrated 

Readings/Bibliography

The lecturer will make the material used in class for the theoretical part and for the exercises available online.

It will be essential to use a reference text, one of several available in university bookshops:

· E. Ragozzino, “Elementi di Fisica” (Elements of Physics), Edises.

· Zannoli R, Corazza I., “Elementi di Fisica” (Elements of Physics), Esculapio.

· Scannicchio D. “Biomedical Physics,” Edises (for a more in-depth level)

· L. Nitti, “1000 DRSM di Fisica,” Casa editrice Ambrosiana.

L. Nitti, “Physics. 2000 multiple-choice quizzes for biomedical sciences.”

Teaching methods

The course is based on lectures with exercises to apply the concepts presented.

Assessment methods

For the Applied Physics module, the final exam will be a written quiz with a possible oral supplement. The written exam consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. The total score allows for a grade of 30/30 with honors.
The final grade for the entire course - code 76064 PHYSICS AND APPLIED TECHNIQUES C.I. (Footwear + materials technology + applied physics) will be calculated as the weighted average of the grades for the three different modules.

Teaching tools

PC, video projector, exercises to be done in class.

Office hours

See the website of Leonardo Brizi