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.
