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Ondas y Electromagnetismo

Código asignatura
GITEMI01-1-007
Curso
Primero
Temporalidad
Segundo Semestre
Materia
Física
Carácter
Formación Básica
Créditos
6
Pertenece al itinerario Bilingüe
Yes
Actividades
  • Prácticas de Laboratorio (9 Hours)
  • Clases Expositivas (35 Hours)
  • Prácticas de Aula/Semina (14 Hours)
Guía docente

The Course is a part of the Physics Curriculum of the Basics Module. It is included in the second semester of the first year.

The Course provides the basic knowledge about Waves and Electromagnetism needed for more advanced technological courses.

Important

This guide is for the following degrees:

  • Forestry and Natural Resources (GIFOMN01)
  • Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources (GIMINA01)
  • Civil Engineering (GINGCI01)
  • Civil Engineering / Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources (2GCIVMIN)
  • Mining Technology Engineering (GITEMI01)

since the Course is the same for all these degrees.

If there is some information that applies in a different way to some specific degrees, it is adequately explained.

It is recommended to have studied Physics in the 2nd year of high school and have previous mathematical knowledge of vector calculus, trigonometry and derivation and integration of single variable functions.

FOR THE FOLLOWING DEGREE:

  • Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources (GIMINA01)

The aims of this course are related to the following general transverse degree skills:

- CG03 Analytical and synthetical skills.

- CG04 Organisational and planning skills.

- CG06 Ability to use one or more foreign languages.

- CG07 Basic computing knowledge application know-how in connection to the degree’s own particularities and information and communication technologies (ICTs).

- CG08 Information handling skills.

- CG09 Problem solving skills.

- CG10 Decision making skills.

- CG11 Optimal working-hour distribution and available resources organisation know-how.

- CG12 Team-working skills.

- CG15 Diverse cultural and behaviouralknowledge, as well as diversity and multiculturality identification skills.

- CG16 Ability to develop a critical thinking.

- CG19 Ability to learn autonomously.

- CG24 Interest in quality improvement.

- CG25 Sensitivity towards environmental matters.

- CG26 Compromise with gender equality, both in working as in personal environments. Use of non-sexist/non-racist language.

- CG27 Compromise with disabled people rights.

- CG28 Compromise with peace.

Moreover, the aims are related to the following specific skills:

- CB06 Ability to apply general physical knowledge to Engineering problems.

- CB08 Understanding of the physical foundations of vibrations, wave motion and electromagnetism and of their application to engineering specific problems.

The aforementioned skills shall be reflected on the following learning process results:

- 1RA33 Correct handling of the recommended physical tools, regarding both magnitudes and units.

- 1RA34 Wave concept understanding, as well as knowledge of both its mathematical characterization and the basic wave-relatedphenomena.

- 1RA35 Knowledge of the basic electromagnetic concepts and laws, as well as their application to the analysis of simple electromagnetic phenomena, both in a vacuum as in matter.

- 1RA36 Learn problem-solving strategies and be able to apply them in practice to the diverse contents of the course.

- 1RA37 Acquisition of laboratory-related, as well as measurement and uncertainty data handling skills.

FOR THE FOLLOWING DEGREE:

  • Forestry and Natural Resources(GIFOMN01)

The aims of this course are related to the following general transverse degree skills:

- CG03 Analytical and synthetical skills.

- CG04 Organisational and planning skills.

- CG06 Ability to use one or more foreign languages.

- CG07 Basic computing knowledge application know-how in connection to the degree’s own particularities and information and communication technologies (ICTs).

- CG08 Information handling skills.

- CG09 Problem solving skills.

- CG10 Decision making skills.

- CG11 Optimal working-hour distribution and available resources organisation know-how.

- CG12 Team-working skills.

- CG15 Diverse cultural and behaviouralknowledge, as well as diversity and multiculturality identification skills.

- CG16 Ability to develop a critical thinking.

- CG19 Ability to learn autonomously.

- CG24 Interest in quality improvement.

- CG25 Sensitivity towards environmental matters.

- CG26 Compromise with gender equality, both in working as in personal environments. Use of non-sexist/non-racist language.

- CG27 Compromise with disabled people rights.

- CG28 Compromise with peace.

Moreover, the aims are related to the following specific skills:

- CB06 Ability to apply general physical knowledge to Engineering problems.

- CB08 Understanding of the physical foundations of vibrations, wave motion and electromagnetism and of their application to engineering specific problems.

The aforementioned skills shall be reflected on the following learning process results:

- MB-RA55 Correct handling of the recommended physical tools, regarding both magnitudes and units.

- MB-RA56 Wave concept understanding, as well as knowledge of both its mathematical characterization and the basic wave-relatedphenomena.

- MB-RA57 Knowledge of the basic electromagnetic concepts and laws, as well as their application to the analysis of simple electromagnetic phenomena, both in a vacuum as in matter.

- MB-RA58 Learn problem-solving strategies and be able to apply them in practice to the diverse contents of the course.

- MB-RA59 Acquisition of laboratory-related, as well as measurement and uncertainty data handling skills.

FOR THE FOLLOWING DEGREES:

  • Civil Engineering (GINGCI01)

The aims of this course are related to the following general transverse degree skills:

- CG01 Scientific-technical training for the profession of Technical Engineer of Public Works and knowledge of the functions of advice, analysis, design, calculation, project, construction, maintenance, conservation and exploitation.

- CG03 Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the necessary legislation when practice the profession of Technical Engineer of Public Works.

- CG04 Ability to project, inspect and direct works, in the corresponding field.

- CG05 Skills concerning the maintenance and conservation of hydraulic and energy resources, in the corresponding field.

- CG07 Ability to carry out studies and design surface or groundwater catchments, in their field.

Moreover, the aims are related to the following specific skills:

- CB04 Understanding and knowledge of the basic concepts about the general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, fields and waves and electromagnetism and their application in solving engineering problems.

The aforementioned skills shall be reflected on the following learning process results:

- 1RA33 Handle correctly the recommended physical symbology, both in terms of magnitudes and units.

- 1RA34 Understand the wave concept and know both its mathematical characterization and the basic wave phenomena.

- 1RA35 Know the basic concepts and laws of electromagnetism and apply them to the analysis of simple electromagnetic situations both in vacuum and in material media.

- 1RA36 Learn and put into practice the problem solving strategies related to the different contents of the course.

- 1RA37 Acquire the skills related to laboratory work and to measurements and errors treatment.

FOR THE FOLLOWING DEGREE:

  • Mining Technology Engineering(GITEMI01)

The aims of this course are related to the following general transverse degree skills:

- CG1: Analysis and synthesis capacity

- CG2: Organization and planning capacity

- CG3: Oral and written communication in the native language

- CG7: Troubleshooting

- CG8: Decision making

- CG9: Teamwork

- CG12: Critical reasoning

- CG14: Autonomous learning

- CE04: Understanding and command of the basic concepts of the laws that govern the wave movement. Incorporate the electrostatic and magnetostatic concepts that allow to successfully address the understanding of the behavior of material media from the electrical and magnetic point of view. Enter into the electrical and magnetic phenomena that vary over time, which constitute the prelude to the assimilation of the concept of electromagnetic wave. Applications in Engineering.

The aforementioned skills shall be reflected on the following learning process results:

- RA04.01 Correctly handle the recommended physical symbols, both in terms of magnitudes and units ((CG1, CG2, CG3, CG7, CG8, CG9, CG12, CG14, CE4).

- RA04.02 Understand the concept of wave and know both its mathematical characterization and the basic wave phenomena (CG1, CG2, CG3, CG7, CG8, CG9, CG12, CG14, CE4).

- RA04.03 Know the basic concepts and laws of the electric and magnetic field in a stationary situation and apply them to the analysis of simple electromagnetic situations, in a vacuum and in material media. Acquire the concept of electromagnetic wave from the non-stationary approach (CG1, CG2, CG3, CG7, CG8, CG9, CG12, CG14, CE4).

- RA04.04 Learn and put into practice problem solving strategies related to the different contents of the subject (CG1, CG2, CG3, CG7, CG8, CG9, CG12, CG14, CE4).

- RA04.05 Acquire skills related to laboratory work and the treatment of measurements and errors (CG1, CG2, CG3, CG7, CG8, CG9, CG12, CG14, CE4).

Unit 1. Oscillations and Waves.

Chapter 1: Oscillations.

Chapter 2: General features. Mechanical waves.

Unit 2. Electromagnetism.

Chapter 3: Electrostatic.

Chapter 4: Electric current.

Chapter 5: Magnetostatics.

Chapter 6: Time-varying electromagnetic fields.

Laboratory sessions.

Session 1. Simple pendulum.

Session 2. Ohm's law and series and parallel combination of resistors.

Session 3. Analysis of the magnetic field of paired coils in Helmholtz arrangement.

Session 4. Electromagnetic induction.

Session 5. Report submission and laboratory exam.

All the activities are focused on the acquisition of the general and specific course-related skills by the student.

In the following tables a detailed explanation of the relationship between educational activities and the skills each student should be able to acquire from them is shown.

For the following degree:

  • Forestry and Natural Resources (GIFOMN01)

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

BASICS LECTURES (CE/SE)

Activity

Skills

  • Presentation and comments on the theoretical contents of the course by the lecturer
CG03, CG06, CG08, CG10, CG11, CG15, CG16, CG24, CG25, CG26, CG27, CG28, CB06, CB08
  • Examples and problem-solving tasks related to the contents of the course delivered by the lecturer
  • Assessment activities in large teams

PROBLEM-SOLVING LECTURES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS (PA/SE)

Activity

Skills

  • Problem solving activities

CG03, CG04, CG08, CG09, CG15, CG16, CG19, CG24, CG25, CG26, CG27, CG28, CB06, CB08

  • Formative activities in working groups
  •  Presentation and defence of problems, tasks, projects
  • Assessment activities in large teams

LABORATORY SESSIONS (PL/SE)

Activity

Skills

  • Measurement equipment handling in the laboratory

CG03, CG04, CG06, CG07, CG08, CG09, CG10, CG15, CG16, CG19, CG24, CG25, CG26, CG27, CG28, CB06, CB08

  • Simulation software and experimental data treatment handling
  • Analysis of the results and laboratory reports writing
  • Assessment activities in very small teams

FINAL ASSESSMENT (SE)

  • Final assessment 

CG03, CG04, CG06, CG08, CG10, CG11, CG16, CG24, CG25, CG26, CG27, CG28, CB06, CB08

HOME ACTIVITIES (TRG/TRI)

Activity

Skills

  • Individual work
CG03, CG04, CG06, CG07, CG08, CG09, CG10, CG11, CG15, CG16, CG19, CG24, CG25, CG26, CG27, CG28, CB06, CB08
  • Team work
  • Exceptionally, if it is required by health conditions, some classroom activities could be developed as home activities. In such a case, students will be informed about the changes made.
 

For the following degree:

  • Forestry and Natural Resources (GIFOMN01)

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

BASICS LECTURES (CE/SE)

Activity

Skills

  • Presentation and comments on the theoretical contents of the course by the lecturer

CG03, CG06, CG08, CG10, CG11, CG15, CG16, CG24, CG25, CG26, CG27, CG28, CB06, CB08

  • Examples and problem-solving tasks related to the contents of the course delivered by the lecturer
  • Assessment activities in large teams

PROBLEM-SOLVING LECTURES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS (PA/SE)

Activity

Skills

  • Problem solving activities

CG03, CG04, CG08, CG09, CG15, CG16, CG19, CG24, CG25, CG26, CG27, CG28, CB06, CB08

  • Formative activities in working groups
  •  Presentation and defence of problems, tasks, projects
  • Assessment activities in large teams

LABORATORY SESSIONS (PL/SE)

Activity

Skills

  • Measurement equipment handling in the laboratory

CG03, CG04, CG06, CG07, CG08, CG09, CG10, CG15, CG16, CG19, CG24, CG25, CG26, CG27, CG28, CB06, CB08

  • Simulation software and experimental data treatment handling
  • Analysis of the results and laboratory reports writing
  • Assessment activities in very small teams

FINAL ASSESSMENT (SE)

  • Final assessment 

CG03, CG04, CG06, CG08, CG10, CG11, CG16, CG24, CG25, CG26, CG27, CG28, CB06, CB08

HOME ACTIVITIES (TRG/TRI)

Activity

Skills

  • Individual work

CG03, CG04, CG06, CG07, CG08, CG09, CG10, CG11, CG15, CG16, CG19, CG24, CG25, CG26, CG27, CG28, CB06, CB08

  • Team work
  • Exceptionally, if it is required by health conditions, some classroom activities could be developed as home activities. In such a case, students will be informed about the changes made.
 

For the following degrees:

  • Civil Engineering (GINGCI01)

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

BASICS LECTURES (CE/SE)

Activity

Skills

  • Presentation and comments on the theoretical contents of the course by the lecturer

CG01, CG03, CG04, CG05, CG07, CB04

  • Examples and problem-solving tasks related to the contents of the course delivered by the lecturer
  • Assessment activities in large teams

PROBLEM-SOLVING LECTURES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS (PA/SE)

Activity

Skills

  • Problem solving activities

CG01, CG03, CG04, CG05, CG07, CB04

  • Formative activities in working groups
  •  Presentation and defence of problems, tasks, projects
  • Assessment activities in small teams

LABORATORY SESSIONS (PL/SE)

Activity

Skills

  • Measurement equipment handling in the laboratory

CG01, CG03, CG04, CG05, CG07, CB04

  • Simulation software and experimental data treatment handling
  • Analysis of the results and laboratory reports writing
  • Assessment activities in very small teams

FINAL ASSESSMENT (SE)

  • Final assessment 

CG01, CG03, CG04, CG05, CG07, CB04

HOME ACTIVITIES (TRG/TRI)

Activity

Skills

  • Individual work

CG01, CG03, CG04, CG05, CG07, CB04

  • Team work
  • Exceptionally, if it is required by health conditions, some classroom activities could be developed as home activities. In such a case, students will be informed about the changes made.
 

For the following degrees:

  • Mining Technology Engineering (GITEMI01)

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

BASICS LECTURES (CE/SE)

Activity

Skills

  • Presentation and comments on the theoretical contents of the course by the lecturer

CG1, CG3, CG8, CG12, CE04

  • Examples and problem-solving tasks related to the contents of the course delivered by the lecturer
  • Assessment activities in large teams

PROBLEM-SOLVING LECTURES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS (PA/SE)

Activity

Skills

  • Problem solving activities

CG1, CG2, CG3, CG7, CG9, CG8, CG12, CG14, CE04

  • Formative activities in working groups
  •  Presentation and defence of problems, tasks, projects
  • Assessment activities in small teams

LABORATORY SESSIONS (PL/SE)

Activity

Skills

  • Measurement equipment handling in the laboratory

CG1, CG2, CG3, CG7, CG9, CG12, CG14, CE04

  • Simulation software and experimental data treatment handling
  • Analysis of the results and laboratory reports writing
  • Assessment activities in very small teams

FINAL ASSESSMENT (SE)

  • Final assessment 

CG1, CG2, CG3, CG7, CG9, CG8, CG12, CG14, CE04

HOME ACTIVITIES (TRG/TRI)

Activity

Skills

  • Individual work

CG1, CG2, CG3, CG7, CG8, CG9, CG12, CG14, CE04

  • Team work
  • Exceptionally, if it is required by health conditions, some classroom activities could be developed as home activities. In such a case, students will be informed about the changes made.
 

For all the degrees:

CLASSROOM WORK

HOME WORK

Chapters

Total time (hours)

Basics lectures

Problem-solving lectures/Seminars/ Workshops

Laboratory sessions

Assessment sessions

Total time

Team work

Individual work

Total time

Chapter 1

15

3

2

1.5

0.5

7

2

6

8

Chapter 2

28

6

2

1.5

0.5

10

3

15

18

Chapter 3

38

9

3

1

13

3

22

25

Chapter 4

14.5

3

1.5

1.5

0.5

6.5

2

6

8

Chapter 5

34.5

7

3

2

0.5

12.5

3

19

22

Chapter 6

20

4.5

1.5

2

1

9

3

8

11

Total

150

32.5

13

8.5

4

58

16

76

92

CATEGORIES

Time (h)

%

Total

Classroom

Basics lectures

32.5

21.7

58

Problem-solving lectures / Seminars / Workshops

13

8.7

Laboratory sessions

8.5

5.7

Hospital clinical practices

Group tutorials

External practices

Assesment sessions

4

2.7

Home

Group Work

16

10.6

92

Independent Work

76

50.6

Total

150

100

150

REGULAR ASSESSMENT

Full-time students.

Block 1: CE+PA

Assessment mechanism: Written theoretical/practical exams/tests performed individually.

Learning process results:

- For the Degree in Forestry and Natural Resources(GIFOMN01): MB-RA55 to MB-RA59

- For the Degree in Civil Engineering: 1RA33 to 1RA37

- For the Degree in Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources: 1RA33 to 1RA37

- For the Degree in Mining Technology Engineering: RA04.01 to RA04.05

Share: 70%, distributed as follows:

a) 30% for continuous assessment, consisting in several objective tests, projects, or proposed problems, etc., to be performed throughout the course. A 75% minimal attendance at CE/PA lectures is requested to follow the continuous assessment route. In this regard, it will be required that the attitude of the students during the classes, whether CE / PA or PL, is appropriate for the proper development of the activities: attention, use and explotation, following of the teacher's instructions, performance of the prposed tasks, etc. In particular, the use in class of mobile phones, laptops or any other device with internet connection will not be allowed unless the teacher indicates otherwise. Failure to comply with any of these rules will result in the continuous evaluation being graded with a zero.

b) Un 40% corresponds to the final regular exam.

Block 2: PL

Assessment mechanism: Laboratory sessions assessment

Learning process results:

- For the Degree in : MB-RA55 to MB-RA59

- For the Degree in Civil Engineering: 1RA33 to 1RA37

- For the Degree in Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources: 1RA33 to 1RA37

- For the Degree in Mining Technology Engineering: RA04.01 to RA04.05

Share: 20%, distributed as follows:

a) 10% due to attendance at laboratory sessions, the rules listed in Block 1) applies also here.

b) 10% due to laboratory report assessment and/or objective tests performed during laboratory sessions.

c) The students whose total marks in sections a) and b) of this Block is below 5% will lose their right to continuous assessment (30% in section a) of Block 1).

Block 3: Attendance and attitude control

Assessment mechanism: Assiduity in attending classes and respecting the rules mentioned in Block 1) will be valued, and students' responses to questions and tasks proposed by the teacher throughout the course will be graded.

Learning process results: 

- For the Degree in Forestry and Natural Resources: MB-RA55 to MB-RA59

- For the Degree in Civil Engineering: 1RA33 to 1RA37

- For the Degree in Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources: 1RA33 to 1RA37

- For the Degree in Mining Technology Engineering: RA04.01 to RA04.05

Share: 10%.

The maximum achievable mark by a full-time student is 10.

Part-time students.

Part-time students following the course must attend at a minimal 75% of the laboratory sessions to be allowed to access their corresponding 20% share in the final assessment.

Block 1: CE+PA

Assessment mechanism: Written theoretical/practical exams/tests performed individually.

Learning process results: 

- For the Degree in Forestry and Natural Resources: MB-RA55 to MB-RA59

- For the Degree in Civil Engineering: 1RA33 to 1RA37

- For the Degree in Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources: 1RA33 to 1RA37

- For the Degree in Mining Technology Engineering: RA04.01 to RA04.05

Share: 

Ordinary final exam: 60%
Execution Tests of Real and/or Simulated Tasks: 20%

Block 2: PL

Assessment mechanism: Laboratory sessions assessment

Learning process results:

For the Degree in Forestry and Natural Resources: MB-RA55 to MB-RA59

- For the Degree in Civil Engineering: 1RA33 to 1RA37

- For the Degree in Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources: 1RA33 to 1RA37

- For the Degree in Mining Technology Engineering: RA04.01 to RA04.05

Share: 20%, distributed as follows:

The maximum score that a student with a differentiated assessment can get is 10.

The maximum achievable mark by a part-time student is 10.

Student in diferentiated assessment regime.

All students.

Block 1: CE+PA

Assessment mechanism: Written theoretical/practical exams/tests performed individually.

Learning process results: MB-RA27 to MB-RA30

Share: 80%, corresponding to the final regular exam, in a specific version for this type of students.

Block 2: PL

Assessment mechanism: Written tests related to laboratory sessions.

Learning process results: MB-RA27 to MB-RA31

Share: 20%.

The maximum achievable mark by a student in the differenciated assessment regime is 10.

SPECIAL ASSESSMENT

All students.

Block 1: CE+PA

Assessment mechanism: Written theoretical/practical exams/tests performed individually.

Learning process results: 

- For the Degree in Forestry and Natural Resources: MB-RA55 to MB-RA59

- For the Degree in Civil Engineering: 1RA33 to 1RA37

- For the Degree in Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources: 1RA33 to 1RA37

- For the Degree in Mining Technology Engineering: RA04.01 to RA04.05

Share: 

Ordinary final exam: 60%
Execution Tests of Real and/or Simulated Tasks: 20%

Block 2: PL

Assessment mechanism: Written tests related to laboratory sessions.

Learning process results:

- For the Degree in Forestry and Natural Resources: MB-RA55 to MB-RA59

- For the Degree in Civil Engineering: 1RA33 to 1RA37

- For the Degree in Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources: 1RA33 to 1RA37

- For the Degree in Mining Technology Engineering: RA04.01 to RA04.05

Share: 20%.

The maximum achievable mark by a full time student is 10.

Note: 

Exceptionally, if it is required by health circumstances, some assessment activities by telematic means could be included. In such a case, students will be informed about the changes made.

During the semester, each lecturer will specify the recommended bibliographic materials for the different parts in which the course is divided. For informational purposes only, recommended textbooks for some of those parts are listed below. Concerning laboratory sessions, detailed experiment tutorials will be at the student’s disposal as well.

Alonso, M., Finn, E. J., 1995. Physics, Addison-Wesley.

Halliday, D., Resnick, R., Walker J., 2011. Principles of Physics, (2 volumes.), Wiley.

Young, H. D., Freedman, R. A., Sears, F. W., Zemansky, M. W., 2008. University Physics (2 volumes), Pearson.

Serway, R. A., Jewett, J. W., 2005, Physics for scientists and engineers (2 volumes), Brooks & Cole.

Tipler, P. A., Mosca, G., 2010. Physics for scientists and engineers (2 volumes), W. H. Freeman & Co.