Seminars of Engineering Physics

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

The course is mostly taught in the form of seminars, that students must compulsorily summarize in reports around 2000 characters.
Some lectures are accompanied by work carried by students with consultation on the internet.
Work on computer skills is carried out in groups of two students.
Project work involves a  practical component.

Evaluation components and corresponding weights (as percentage) in the final grade:
Exam 40, Project 60.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge of what is engineering and what are the skills of an engineer.
Knowledge of what is Engineering Physics, its specific characteristics and practice.
Presentation of the educational process, methods and means. Ability to summarize a seminar orally or in writing, keeping its essential aspects.
Competence in analysis and synthesis, skills in oral and written communication, ciic General computer skills.
Competence in information management,
Competency in understanding the language of other experts.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1 - Participation in Seminars on the activities of the Physics Department and Research Centres given by Professors of the Department, invited successful engineers, businessmen, graduates and students.
2 - Presentation and discussion of the engineering profession and .the engineer profile.
3 -Engineering Physics - presentation and debate.
4  Characteristics of engineers and group work.
5  Codes, regulations and standards.
5 -Using computer tools in Engineering,
6 - Proper use of internet search engines
7- Realization of two practical projects in small groups.

Head Lecturer(s)

António Carlos Sena São Miguel Bento

Assessment Methods

Avaliação
Exam: 40.0%
Project: 60.0%

Bibliography

Engineering Fundamentals, An Introduction to Engineering, Saeed Moaveni, Thomson, 2005.