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Academic year 2017/2018
Bachelor's Degree (BSc) on PHYSICS
PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Coordinator Prof. Fabio Reale
Class of Bachelor's Degree (BSc) on Physics (L-30)
3 years
PALERMO
Free access
Department of Physics and Chemistry – Emilio Segrè
Course Code
2124

Course info
The 1st cycle Degree course in Physics aims at providing students with a sound basic background in classical and modern physics, open to subsequent refinement in 2nd cycle courses, but enabling anyway graduates to find professional opportunities where familiarity with the scientific method and capability of using innovative methodologies and complex equipment are required. Graduates in Physics should: - Possess good basic background of the various sectors of classical and modern physics; and in particular, basic knowledge of classical and relativistic mechanics, thermal dynamics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics and structure of matter, together with the foundations of nuclear physics and astronomy; - Acquire familiarity with the scientific investigation method and, in particular, with the representation and modelling of physical reality and their testing; - Possess operational and laboratory competences, having learned to carry out laboratory experiments (and to analyse the relevant results) on all the issues of Physics tackled during the degree course and refined through the relevant modules; - Understand mathematical and computer tools and be able to use them, or be able to use the tools of mathematical analysis, algebra and geometry with respect to physics issues, and be able to develop, tune and use computer codes for solving mathematical problems in the context of Physics; - Acquire the capability to operate professionally in specific applicative ambits, such as scientific support to industrial activities and to the cultural heritage, as well as in various activities aiming at the dissemination of scientific culture; - Acquire the capability of using at least one European Union language, besides Italian, in their specific professional field and to exchange general information; students learn (or consolidate) one European Union language, typically English, in a specific module; they also use texts and scientific articles in English, especially in the last course year and in correspondence to the preparation of the final paper; - Possess sound competences and tools for communication and management of information; (being able to prepare exhaustive and quantitative reports on the experiments carried out, to draw short papers to investigate specific issues, to present in oral for, also with computer tools, their works or results, to present in written and oral form and discuss their final paper during a public session; Acquire the capability of working in group, of working with a certain autonomy, namely in the performance of laboratory experiments and in the preparation of the final paper, and to fit easily into work environments. These skills are acquired either in the teachings in general and in-depth on some specific issues, and are verified during mid-term tests, the discussion of term papers and lab reports, exams, the final examination. Educational activities include lectures and tutorials, laboratory practice, accompanied by an adequate amount of individual study. Through such training, the Degree course aims to provide graduates with the skills in accordance with the objectives laid down in the declaration of the class L-30.
Almost all graduates in Physics (Class L30) continue their studies by enrolling in a 2nd cycle degree course. The enrolment in a Master of Science in Physics class LM17 does not include additional educational duties. Universities and public and private institutes and research centres; National and Regional Agencies for the Protection of Cultural Heritage and the Environment and the study and prevention of risks; Laboratories for research and design in public and private companies; Laboratories for quality certification of industrial production; Data processing and modelling centres; High technology companies; Banking and financial advice Laboratory measurements in industry and research; Services related to medical and health physics and environmental safety In particular, graduating in the class L-30 is by way of admission to the qualification examination for enrolling in the list of qualified experts.
To obtain the degree, students must have acquired 180 credits including those relating to the final examination (6 credits). The final test has the objective of assessing the level of maturity and critical skills of the undergraduate, with respect to learning and to the acquired knowledge, on completion of the activities provided by the course syllabus. The final examination consists of a written or oral test, in accordance with the rules fixed every year by the Degree Course Regulations for the final examination, respecting and consistent to the calendar, the ministerial requirements and to the relevant Guidelines of the University.

course outline
Teachings first year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
03687 - GEOMETRY AND ALGEBRA Details UGAGLIA (PA) 6.0 1 V A MAT/03
04677 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE Details 3.0 1 G E
13936 - COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PROGRAMMING Details MICCICHE' (PO) 6.0 1 V C INF/01
15540 - PHYSICS I Details GELARDI (PO) 12.0 Yearly V
MECHANICS (*) GELARDI (PO) 6.0 A FIS/01
FLUIDS, WAVES AND THERMODYNAMICS GELARDI (PO) 6.0 A FIS/01
16672 - PHYSICS I - LABORATORY Details AGLIOLO GALLITTO (PA) 12.0 Yearly V
STATISTICAL DATA ANALYSIS WITH LABORATORY DI SALVO (PO) 6.0 B FIS/05
THEORY OF ERRORS WITH LABORATORY AGLIOLO GALLITTO (PA) 6.0 B FIS/01
17210 - MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS I Details TRAPANI (PO) 12.0 Yearly V
INTRODUCTORY ANALYSIS ISSUES TRAPANI (PO) 6.0 A MAT/05
SINGLE VARIABLE DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL CALCULUS CIRAOLO (PA) 6.0 A MAT/05
14530 - CHEMISTRY Details GIANNICI (PA) 6.0 2 V A CHIM/03
Teachings second year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
07870 - PHYSICS II Details CUPANE (PO) 12.0 Yearly V
ELECTROSTATICS AND MAGNETISM CUPANE (PO) 6.0 A FIS/01
ELECTROMAGNETISM AND OPTICS CUPANE (PO) 6.0 A FIS/01
10260 - PHYSICS II - LABORATORY Details LI VIGNI (CU) 12.0 Yearly V
ELECTROMAGNETISM AND OPTICS EXPERIENCES VETRI (PO) 6.0 B FIS/07
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS LI VIGNI (CU) 6.0 B FIS/01
13712 - MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS II Details CIRAOLO (PA) 12.0 Yearly V
COMPLEX ANALYSIS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS CIRAOLO (PA) 6.0 A MAT/05
DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL CALCULUS OF MORE VARIABLES TORNATORE (PA) 6.0 A MAT/05
16169 - ANALYTICAL AND RELATIVISTIC MECHANICS Details COMPAGNO (PQ) 12.0 Yearly V
RELATIVISTIC MECHANICS COMPAGNO (PQ) 6.0 B FIS/02
ANALYTICAL MECHANICS NAPOLI (PA) 6.0 B FIS/02
01501 - ASTRONOMY Details PERES (CU) 6.0 2 V B FIS/05
Free subjects (suggested) 6.0 D
Teachings third year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
07136 - STRUCTURE OF MATTER Details PALMA (PO) 9.0 1 V B FIS/03
07553 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2.0 1 G S
14028 - QUANTUM MECHANICS Details PALMA (PO) 12.0 Yearly V
HYDROGEN ATOM AND PERTURBATION CALCULUS LORENZO (PA) 6.0 B FIS/03
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS PALMA (PO) 6.0 B FIS/03
14031 - MODERN PHYSICS - LABORATORY Details AGNELLO (PO) 6.0 1 V B FIS/01
16459 - MATHEMATICAL AND NUMERICAL METHODS FOR PHYSICS Details REALE (PO) 9.0 Yearly V
MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR PHYSICS BAGARELLO (PO) 4.0 C MAT/07
NUMERICAL METHODS FOR PHYSICS REALE (PO) 5.0 C MAT/07
05917 - FINAL EXAMINATION 6.0 2 V E
13351 - ADVANCED SKILLS RELATED TO THE LABOUR MARKET 1.0 2 G F
14032 - NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS Details PASSANTE (PA) 6.0 2 V B FIS/03
14033 - CHEMISTRY II Details MARTORANA (CU) 6.0 2 V C CHIM/03
Free subjects (suggested) II 6.0 D
Elective activities
Free subjects (suggested) credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
16038 - COMPLEMENTS OF CLASSICAL PHYSICS Details MESSINA (PA) 6.0 1 V D FIS/01
Free subjects (suggested) II credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
06895 - HISTORY OF PHYSICS Details FAZIO (PO) 6.0 2 V D FIS/08
Explaination
Term Term/Semester
Val. Valutation: V = mark in 30/30, G = note
(*) Teaching attended in english
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