Learning outcomes

Physics is written in the language of mathematics...

From the very beginning of the programme, students will be required to use mathematical concepts in their physics classes: to perform calculations, of course, but also to translate reasoning and observations into equations (modelling). This course aims to help students become proficient as quickly as possible. The concepts covered, which are not necessarily new, are considered here as tools, the important thing being to understand when to use them. 


As part of the Competency-Based Approach, students will be trained in the following critical skills:

  • Modelling a phenomenon in physics
  • Using the appropriate mathematical tools

Goals

The aim of this course is to quickly provide students with the mathematical tools they need to understand general physics courses:

  • Become operational (calculation techniques)
  • Perceive the meaning and usefulness of mathematical formalisms so as to be able to apply them in concrete cases, in this case related to physics.

Content

  • Vectors
  • Functions and variations (derivatives) - differential
  • Approximations
  • Complex numbers
  • Applications of integral calculus

Table of contents

  • Vectors
  • Functions and variations (derivatives) - differential
  • Approximations
  • Complex numbers
  • Applications of integral calculus

Teaching methods

Lectures: Mathematical concepts applied to physics. Very little review of theory, but a contextualisation that enables the right mathematical tool to be chosen to answer the question raised.

TD sessions: In-depth study, calculation techniques, applications.

Assessment method

Written exam, in session.

Strictly applied exam, no theory.

The procedures and instructions will be explained at the latest during the last lesson, and will be available on webcampus.

Sources, references and any support material

  • Syllabus (PDF)
  • Course slides

Language of instruction

French
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelor in Physics Standard 0 2
Bachelor in Physics Standard 1 2