The Physics fulfill the gap between essential topics of scientific/technical knowledge and engineering. In this course students are motivated to acquire knowledge and to structure a critical analysis, which sustained by principles, laws and physical/mathematical models allow them to solve real-world challenges. The student should also include the assumptions underlying a particular theory or formalism and its limitations. Finally, develop the ability to approach and solve problems applied to Civil engineering, based on rigorous formulation of the same.
Students will build on the basic concepts of rigid body mechanics, fluid dynamics and physical properties of materials (electrical and thermal), thus providing the basis for specialty disciplines in Civil Engineering, particularly in the areas of hydraulics, structures and Materials.