To learn kinematics of a point particle, and the transformation laws between frames of reference - To learn Newtonian Dynamics' laws applied to a point particle - Conservation Laws - Extension of dynamics and conservation laws to many points systems and to rigid bodies - Introduction to the Gravitational Field.

Dublin descriptors: knowledge and understanding

The course is aimed at the basic formation about Classical Mechanics principles (First Target).

The formation achieved during the course will have to be adequate to give an important framework for more advanced courses (Fifth Target).

Dublin descriptors: applying knowledge and understanding

The formation will include a valid capability to solve problems of average difficulty in the field of Newtonian Mechanics (Second Target)

Capability to apply Newtonian Mechanics' laws to solve specific problems. Capability to expose the topics presented during the course.

Traditional

Written and Oral examination.

Written test: 3h duration. It is forbidden to bring notes and textbooks, it is possible to bring a formulary given by the professors. Solution of 3 problems with 2 questions each. Passing grade: >= 18/30 - Necessary condition to be allowed to attend the oral part. A written test (which has achieved a passing grade) has validity within the examination period; thus within each examination period it is possible to retry a written part achieved with a low grade (but still >= the passing grade) without making the former lose its validity: however if the latter is given to the professor, just this one is taken into account for the grade. Oral Part: around 30' duration; at the blackboard. The oral part must be achieved within the same examination period as the written part, but not necessarily in the same examination call. It is required to answer 3-4 quastions about topics and examples presented during the lectures, including mathematical demonstrations and deductions if appropriate. Frequency: 3 examination periods/Academic Year (anyway ask the professors, the schedule can vary) March/April: 2 examination calls, July: 1 examination call, September: 2 examination calls.

Classroom-taught practice exercises - Tutorial

Different university level (for Physics graduate courses) textbooks can be used. In between them we reccomend:

Mazzoldi-Nigro-Voci    Fisica/ Vol.I                  (EdiSES) (in Italian)

This course is not mandatory for the attendance of any other future course. The attendance of this course is not compulsory, but strongly reccomended.

NOTE: video recordings of the lectures of the course Mechanics A are available on the website:
http://elearning.moodle2.unito.it/df/ (see section I Year)