Forensic Physics

Física Forense

Course code:8059121

Maria Catarina Marques Dias de Almeida

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

This unit aims at:

1. providing knowledge on the different basic topics in the domain of general Physics and its application to Forensic analysis
2. promoting analytical abilities, capacity of interpretation and resolution of problems
3. promoting student’s autonomy in problem solving
4. promoting student’s logical and critical analysis

Syllabus:

1. Fundamental Dimensions and Units of Measure.
2. Energy.
3. Kinematics.
4. Dynamics.
5. Waves.
6. Radiation.

Suggested Bibliography:

• Halliday D, Resnick R & Walker J (2010) Fundamentals of Physics, 9th ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc, USA. ISBN: 9780470524633
• Serway RA & Vuille C (2008) Essentials of College Physics, 8th ed., Thomson Brooks/Cole, USA. ISBN: 0495386936
• Cutnell JD & Johnson KW (2006) Física, 6th ed., LTC Editora, Brasil. ISBN: 8521614918
• Alonso M & Finn EJ (2000) Física, um curso universitário, Editora Edgard Blucher Lda, Brasil. ISBN: 8533610017