Classical mechanics applied to concrete cases (living and non-living)
Mathematical rigor, scientific reasoning and critical thinking
Mastering basic concepts in classical mechanics To be able to recognize the physical principles at play in applications related to the living and non-living
Introduction - Kinematics - Forces - Newton's 1st and 3rd law - Newton's second law - torque - momentum - work, energy and power - gas - thermodynamics - diffusion - capillarity and osmosis - fluid mechanics - uniform circular motion - harmonic motion - sound waves - ultrasound and Doppler Effect
Written exam: theory and exercices
Physics for the life sciences – 3e édition - Martin Zinke Allmag
Physique 1 – Mécanique – Harris Benson