IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) PHYSICS Code 17234013
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Computer engineering (2010)
Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Basic Course First 1Q
Language
Català
Department Electronic, Electric and Automatic Engineering
Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
Coordinator
FERRÉ BORRULL, JOSÉ
E-mail pedrojesus.iniguez@urv.cat
lluis.marsal@urv.cat
josep.ferre@urv.cat
francois.lime@urv.cat
laurakaren.acosta@urv.cat
Lecturers
IÑIGUEZ GALVETE, PEDRO JESÚS
MARSAL GARVÍ, LUIS FRANCISCO
FERRÉ BORRULL, JOSÉ
LIME , FRANÇOIS GILBERT MARIE
ACOSTA CAPILLA, LAURA KAREN
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General description and relevant information Course about fundamental concepts on Physics related with Information Technologies Engineering

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A2 Have knowledge of taking measurements, calculations, evaluations, valuations, surveys, studies, reports, work plans and other similar studies in IT.
 FB2 Understand and master the basic concepts of fields, waves and electromagnetism, theory of electric circuits, electronic circuits, the physical principles of semiconductors and logic families, electronic and photonic devices, and their application in solving problems inherent in engineering.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B2 Have knowledge in basic and technological subjects, which gives them the ability to learn new methods and theories, and the versatility to adapt to new situations.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A2 Measure physical magnitudes.
Estimate the error in the results of measurements.
Know and apply Coulomb's law.
Understand the concept of electrical capacity.
Analyse basic DC circuits.
knows how to apply the partnership laws of capacities.
Know how to apply the laws of Kirchhoff and Thevenin and Norton theorems to analyze complex circuits.
Analyse basic circuits in a permanent sinusoidal system.
Understand the operation of basic electronic devices (diodes, LEDs and MOSFETs)
Know how to analyse and design basic electronic circuits.
Know, apply and design digital circuits such as logic gates or programmable digital circuits.
 FB2 Analyse basic circuits in sinusoidal steady state.
knows how to apply the partnership laws of capacities.
Sap aplicar les lleis de Kirchhoff i els teoremes de Thevenin i Norton per analitzar circuits complexos
Analyze basic circuits in a permanent sinusoidal system
Comprèn el funcionament de dispositius electrònics bàsics (díodes, LED i MOSFETs)
Sap analitzar i dissenyar circuits electrònics bàsics
Coneix, aplica i dissenya circuits digitals com portes lògiques o circuits digitals programables
Mesura magnituds físiques.
Estima els errors dels resultats de mesures
Know and apply the Coulomb Law.
Entén els conceptes de camp elèctric i potencial elèctric
Coneix el concepte d'energia electrostàtica
Coneix les característiques dels conductors
Distingeix un material dielèctric d'un altre conductor
Entén el concepte de capacitat elèctrica
Know the basic concepts of electrocinetics.
nalyses basic circuits of DC.
know the elements of electrical circuits capable of temporarily storing energy.
Comprèn els conceptes de funció de transferència de circuits elèctrics i ressonància elèctrica
Know the characteristics of semiconductor materials.
Understand the physical principle of electronic devices.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B2 Measure physical magnitudes.
Estimate the error in the results of measurements.
Know and apply Coulomb's law.
Understand the concepts of electric fields and electric potential.
Know the concept of electrostatic energy.
Know the characteristics of conductors.
Know the operating characteristics of the main electronic power devices.
Distinguish a dielectric material from another conductor.
Know the basic concepts of electrokinetics.
Know how to apply the partnership laws of capacities.
Know how to apply the laws of Kirchhoff and Thevenin and Norton theorems to analyze complex circuits.
Know, apply and design digital circuits such as logic gates or programmable digital circuits.
Understand the concepts of electric circuit transfer and electrical resonance function.
Know the characteristics of semiconductor materials.
Understand the physical principle of electronic devices.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Electrostatics Electric Field
Electrostatic Energy and Potential
Conductor and Dielectric Materials
Capacitors
Direct Electric Current Electric Circuits
Kirchhoff Laws
Node Voltage method and Grid Current Method
Thévenin and Norton Laws
Steady Sinusoidal Regime Elements with Time Response
Transfer Function
Resonance
Fundamentals of Semiconductors Semiconducting Materials
Semiconductor Devices
Junction Diode and Light Emitting Diode
Field-Effect Transistor
Semiconductor Devices Applications Logical Families with CMOS Technology
Logic Programmable Devices

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
FB2
B2
1 0 1
Lecture
FB2
B2
28 30 58
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
FB2
B2
14 14 28
Laboratory practicals
A2
FB2
B2
24 24 48
Previous study
A2
FB2
B2
0 5 5
Personal attention
5 0 5
 
Mixed tests
FB2
B2
4 0 4
Practical tests
A2
FB2
B2
1 0 1
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Introdution to the Course
- Learning Objectives
- Methodologies
- Laboratory Practice Accomplishment
- Grading
- Bibliography
Lecture Explanation of the concepts related with the different course contents.
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom Practical class about the resolution of excercises related with the course contents.
Laboratory practicals Practical realization of different laboratory experiments where the different course concepts are applied and where instrumentation and measurement techniques are learnt.
Previous study Student previous work at home for the subsequent laboratory practice realization.
Personal attention Professor assistance within official hours

Personalized attention
Description
The student will have the opportunity to receive personalized attention within a published time frame in order to clarify any question it may arise.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Laboratory practicals
A2
FB2
B2
The accomplishment of the practical experiments, the incorporation of the related concepts, and the student's ability to provide a report of the obtained results will be evaluated by means of the production of a written report for each laboratory class. 20
Previous study
A2
FB2
B2
The student's previous preparation will be evaluated by means of the realization of short test quizzes, carried out during the laboratory practice. 10
Mixed tests
FB2
B2
The assimilation of the theoretical concepts related with the course, as well as the student's ability to apply such concepts to the resolution of problems will be evaluated by means of mixed tests consisting of problem solving and multiple-choice assesments.

In the continuous evaluation period, such tests will be dividen into two partial mixed tests: one first partial test at course mid-term and a second partial at the course.
60
Practical tests
A2
FB2
B2
The attainment of the practical concepts and the students ability to carry out experiments and take measurements will be evaluated by means of a practical test in the laboratory. 10
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

Final grade calculation in continuous assessment

- Both theoretical partial exams, in which the mixed tests are divided, will have the same weight on the computation of the final grade (30 % each one).

- Each practical class written report will assessed independently and all the reports will have the same weight in the computation of the final grade (10 reports for a total of 20%).

- Each multiple-choice test for the work previous to the practical laboratory sessions will be independently assessed and all of the tests will have the same weight in the computation of the final grade (10 multiple-choice tests with a total weight of 10 %).

- The final grade in continuous assessment will be obtained as the weighted average of the four methodologies specified in this section, as long as the following conditions are fulfilled:

a) In order to obtain a pass grade, a minimum grade of 3 will be required for every partial theory exam. In the case any of such exams does not overcome such minimum grade, the final grade will be the lowest of the theory partial exams.

b) In order to obtain a pass grade, a minimum grade of 4 will be required for the average of the two partial theory exams. In the case this minimum average is not overcome, the final grade will be the average of the two partial theory exams.

c) In order to obtain a pass grade, a minimum grade of 4 will be required for the weighted average of the practical tests (20 % over 40 % for the written reports, 10 % over 40 % for the previous works multiple-choice test and 10 % over 40 % for the practical exam). In the case this minimum average is not overcome, the final grade will the the weighted average of the practical tests.

d) The accomplishment of the 10 practical laboratory classes is mandatory to obtain a grade for he practical tests. If any of the 10 practical laboratory classes cannot be carried out at the designated time, it can be performed at an alternative time, within the lectures period.

Computation of the final grade in second call

The second call will be composed of two tests:

1. A single theory mixed test in which the subjects corresponding to the two different theoretical partial exams will be evaluated separately. Each of these partial evaluations will have a weight of 30 % with respect to the final grade. Consequently, the grade obtained in this theory mixed test will account for a 60 % of the final grade. The student will have the option of keeping the grade obtained for any of the theoretical partial exams in the continuous evaluation period, and choose to be only evaluated for the subjects of the first or the second partial theory exam.

2. A single practical exam. The grade of this exam will have a weight of 40 % in the final grade.

- The final grade will be the weighted sum of the two specified tests for the second call, provided the following conditions are fulfilled:

a) In order to obtain a pass grade, a minimum grade of 3 will be required for every separated evaluation of the partial theory exam. In the case any of such separated evaluatioons does not overcome such minimum grade, the final grade will be the lowest of the theory partial exams.

b) In order to obtain a pass grade, a minimum grade of 4 will be required for the single theory mixed test, taking into account the options of the student concerning partial evaluations. In the case this minimum is not overcome, the final grade will be the grade of the single theory mixed test.

c) In order to obtain a pass grade, a minimum grade of 4 will be required for the single practical exam. In the case this minimum is not overcome, the final grade will be the grade of the single practical exam.

d) The accomplishment of the 10 practical laboratory classes is mandatory to obtain a grade for he practical tests. If any of the 10 practical laboratory classes cannot be carried out at the designated time, it can be performed at an alternative time, within the lectures period.

e) In order to enable the accomplishment of a practical laboratory class out of the designated time, it will be necessary to provide a justifying document for the cause. Such causes can be sickness, sickness of a first degree relative that requires the care of the student or delays in the public transportation. The realization of the practical laboratory classat an alternative time must be authorized by the course coordinator.

Regulations concerning the exams:

In all the theoretical tests carried out by the student present at an examination room, the availability or the use of electronic devices with information storage of information exchange properties will not be allowed. Calculators with memory for data storage, smartphones, tablets, cell phones, computers, headphones, 'google glass', Apple Watch' and any other that could appear in the future.

A valid identification can be required at any moment of the tests and necessary measures will be taken for the personal or automated surveillance and control during the access and development of the tests.

In the case of the detection of a fraud in any of the tests, the academic regulations of the URV will be applied, what results in a fail grade for the call corresponding with the test.

Although this course is not offered in English, foreign exchange students

will receive personalised support in English and will be able to develop

the evaluation activities in this language.


Sources of information

Basic Paul A. Tipler, Gene Mosca, Física para la ciencia y la tecnología, 6th, 2010
R. G. Powell, Introduction to Electric Circuits, , 1995
Lluis Prat Viñas, Josep Calderer Cardona, Dispositius electrònics i fotònics : fonaments, , 2002
Jesús Fraile Mora, Circuitos Eléctricos, , 2012
Benjamí Iñíguez Nicolau, Lluís F. Marsal Garví, Nicolau Cañelles Alberich, Introducció als sistemes digitals, , 2004

Complementary

Recommendations

Subjects that continue the syllabus
COMPUTER STRUCTURE/17234108

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS I/17234005
LINEAR ALGEBRA/17234007

(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.