Trying to understand the universe surrounding us, being able to explain everyday phenomena... Based on observations, experiments and reflection, physics seeks a simple but as complete as possible explanation to lead to the formulation of laws or principles.
At the end of this course, the students will be able to :
The aim of this course is to provide a good level of basic knowledge of electricity, in relation to the life sciences and everyday phenomena. Particular attention will be paid to understanding applications to the biological, geographical, geological and veterinary sciences, based on the physical phenomena detailed in the theory course.
This teaching unit is an introduction to the main chapters of electricity: electrostatics, electrokinetics and electromagnetism.
Wherever possible, new concepts are introduced using pre-recorded videos and/or simple experiments or demonstrations performed live in front of and with the students. The ensuing presentation of the fundamental laws focuses on the physicist's usual approach: description, analysis and generalisation of the phenomenon.
Practical work sessions and tutorials are also associated with this teaching unit.
Electrostatics
Electrokinetics
Electromagnetism
The tutorial (TD) and practical (TP) sessions are organized in small groups of 20 to 27 students and are supervised by a teaching assistant.
This course unit includes two tutorial sessions (2 × 2 hours) and two practical sessions (2 × 3 hours and 15 minutes). Each tutorial session is designed to prepare students for the corresponding practical session by providing the theoretical and methodological foundations needed for hands-on application.
The theoretical part of this teaching unit will be in the form of a lecture supported by a slide show. During this course, numerous experiments will be carried out live. The aim of these experiments is to observe a new phenomenon or to illustrate certain applications. Multimedia aids (Powerpoint, animations, films, etc.) are also used and are available as additional resources on the WebCampus platform.
At the end of each section (i.e., Electrostatics, Electrokinetics & Electromagnetism), students will be able to take formative tests on the WebCampus platform. These formative tests have no impact on the final score of this teaching unit. The formative tests are progressively opened during the year and closed 24 hours before the final assessment.
Outside the classroom sessions, students are invited to ask questions via the forum set up for this purpose on WebCampus.
Tutorial sessions of exercises are supervised by a teacher who encourages students to take an active part in solving the problems addressed.
The assessment for this course unit consists of two distinct and complementary components:
The reference work is the syllabus sold at the UNamur Reprography Service and available to students registered for this course, online and free of charge, on WebCampus. This syllabus is not compulsory.
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| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Geology | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Geography : General | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Biology | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Geography : General | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Biology | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Geology | Standard | 1 | 3 |