Course Topics
1. Measurement and vectors: units of measurement, dimensions of physical quantities, mathematical operations with vectors. 2. Kinematics: average and instantaneous velocity and acceleration, uniformly accelerated motion. 3. Dynamics: Newton's three axioms, gravitation, work, energy, law of conservation of energy, linear momentum, collisions, centre of mass. 4. Rotation: angular displacement, average and instantaneous angular velocity and acceleration, torque, moment of inertia, angular momentum, general rotation. 5. Statics: Static equilibrium, stress-strain, Young’s modulus. 6. Fluidics: Ideal fluids, Pascal's and Archimedes' principles, Bernoulli's equation. 7. Thermodynamics: thermal expansion, kinetic theory of gases, heat, ideal gases, zeroth, first and second law, circular processes, Carnot cycle, entropy.

Teaching format
Frontal lectures, exercises, labs

Educational objectives
Knowledge and understanding Knowledge and understanding of physical laws of: 1. Basics of Physics 2. Kinematics 3. Dynamics 4. Statics 5. Fluids 6. Thermodynamics Applying knowledge and understanding 7. Ability to analyse and solve problems on mechanics, fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. Making judgements 8. Students are expected to develop the ability to judge the plausibility of results. Communication skills 9. Further development of a quantitative, technical, and scientific terminology to express ideas and opinions about physical phenomena. Ability to learn 10. Development of an analytic attitude enabling the student to divide a problem into sub-tasks which can be solved using previously-acquired knowledge.

Assessment
Summative assessment Form: Written and oral (at the discretion of the examiner(s), based on the results of the written component) Details: Closed book exam ILOs assessed: 1-10

Evaluation criteria
The exam includes a written and an oral component. The written exam (2.5 hours) consists of two parts: a first part (problem 1) with a series of (mostly) qualitative or semi-quantitative questions based on the understanding of the topics covered in the lectures, as well as a second part (problems 2-5) consisting of several numerical or symbolic problems to be solved related to the various topics covered in the lectures. Grading will be based upon: - The correctness of the approach and the mathematical steps of the solution, the calculation of numerical results and the correct use of physical quantities and units. - The correctness of the provided answers and of the presented, as well as the terminology used. To pass the exam the final grade must be greater or equal to 18. If the final score is greater than 30, a “cum laude” grade is awarded. The student can have access to the exam with pen, pencil and a portable calculator. A short list of constants is provided to the students along with the text of the exam. Students should also be able provide proof of identity (e.g. Campus card, ID card, passport) before the start of the exam. Depending on the outcome of the written exam students may be invited, at the discretion of the examiner(s), to an oral exam that may include questions on the programme covered in the lectures (including those of the written part of the exam) and related problems. The oral component may lead to an increase or a reduction of the grade of the written component. Students should also be able provide proof of identity (e.g. Campus card, ID card, passport) before the start of the exam.