Learning outcomes

As part of the Competency-Based Approach, students will be trained in the following critical learnings.
 
Communicate concepts, experimental results and their interpretation:
  • Choosing the right “tool” to present information (table, graph, equation, etc.)
  • Construct a graph or diagram and ensure its appropriateness to written or oral developments.
  • Develop a discourse (written or oral) that is relevant, structured, coherent and integrated in such a way as to enable understanding.
 
Experiment in physics:
  • Follow a written protocol
  • Use measuring instruments
  • Take measurements
  • Analyze results
  • Present results
 
Model a physics phenomenon:
 
  • Discover models in a guided way.
  • Distinguish between the model and the reality it describes.
  • Identify invariants (relevant parameters) that influence the field.
 
Build your professionalism as a physicist:
  • Anticipate how long things will take, plan activities.

Goals

This course, intended for students in the first year of study for a bachelor's degree in the physical, chemical, geological, geographical and mathematical sciences, consists of a description of the basic notions useful for all physicochemical phenomena. This part of the general physics course focuses on the mechanics of the material point and the solid. At the end of this course, the student should be able to - To be part of an ongoing process of training and reflection. - To develop a responsible, critical and reflective approach to professional practice; - Structure their thoughts, express themselves clearly in writing and orally using a precise and appropriate vocabulary and be able to argue their points; - Use appropriate techniques and tools to study and understand observable phenomena - Combine scientific reasoning and critical thinking with a systems approach - Express themselves in writing in correct scientific terms; - Use the formulae, laws and principles of classical mechanics appropriately to analyse and interpret a situation in everyday and/or professional life; - Handle orders of magnitude and units appropriately; - Explain and interpret natural/ everyday phenomena with physical science concepts; - Develop scientific critical thinking and scientific reasoning about a problem put down .

Content

1. Mechanics of the material point. 2. Solid state mechanics. 3. Wave physics. 4. Thermal physics

Assessment method

In November: formative development In January: certification assessment: written examination. The examination is closed book. The subject matter covered in the assessment includes everything that will be seen in the course. The exam can also be taken in June and August if the student does not pass the exam in January. Students are required to attend the practical sessions. The mark for the practical sessions is 20% of the final mark. To obtain a final grade, the student must present all parts of the exam (course, TD and TP).

Sources, references and any support material

• Physics 1 - Mechanics (H. Benson - Editions De Boeck Université) • Physics 3 - Waves, Optics and Modern Physics (H. Benson - Editions De Boeck Université) • Physics (J. Kane and M. Sternheim - Editions Dunod) • Physics (E. Hecht, Editions De Boeck) • Physics 2: Mechanics (P. Avanzi - Editions LEP)

Language of instruction

Français
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelor in Physics Standard 0 8
Bachelor in Physics Standard 1 8