The course aims at providing students with a solid grounding in classical and modern physics open to further refinements to the second-level courses , the training enables graduates to enter in activities which require familiarity with the scientific method and ability to use innovative methodologies and complex equipment .
1st cycle graduates in Physics should:
- Have a good basic understanding of the different areas of classical and modern physics, in particular advanced basic knowledge of classical and relativistic mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism , quantum mechanics and the structure of matter as well as the basics of nuclear physics and astronomy;
- Become familiar with the scientific method of investigation and, in particular, with the representation and modeling of physical reality and their verification;
- Have operational and laboratory skills, having learned to perform laboratory experiments (and to analyze the relevant results) on all of the issues addressed during the course;
- Have an understanding of the appropriate mathematical and computer tools, as well as the ability to use them, and specifically know how to use the tools of mathematics , algebra and geometry in the context of the themes dealt with physics, as well as know how to build , develop and use computer codes for the solution of mathematical problems in the context of Physics;
- Acquire the ability to work professionally in defined areas of application, such as scientific support to industrial and cultural heritage, as well as the various activities aimed at spreading scientific culture;
- Acquire the ability to use at least one European Union language beside Italian, in specific fields of expertise and for the exchange of general information; students learn ( or build on the knowledge of ) a European Union language, typically English, in a module dedicated to this purpose; they also often consult texts and scientific articles in English especially in the last year and in conjunction with the preparation of the final paper;
- Possess adequate skills and tools for communication and management of information, that is, be able to prepare comprehensive and quantitative reports on the experiments carried out , to draw up papers to investigate specific subject issues, to present in oral form, with computer tools also, their work or results , to present in written and oral form and discuss the final work during a public presentation;
These skills are acquired both in the teachings in general and through in depth analysis of certain specific issues, and there are tested through mid term exams, as well as through the discussion of term papers and lab reports, exams and the final exam.
The course provides for frontal teaching and practice (laboratory practice too) which are accompanied by an adequate amount of individual study.
