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| PHYS0100-1 | Elements of physics, partim I | |||||
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| Duration : | 30h Th | |||||
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| Holder(s) : | Pierre Magain | |||||
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| Course contents : | The various conceptions of the Universe are briefly exposed, from Antiquity up to modern times. The aim is to illustrate how the scientific way of reasoning has slowly emerged during historical times. The basic principles of Newtonian mechanics are then developed: study of motions, Newton's principles (force, inertia, acceleration), some fundamentals of statics, dynamics of the material point (quantity of motion, work, energy), law of gravitation. | |||||
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| Course objective : | Introduction to physics and to the scientific reasoning. The aim of the course is to provide the students with a basic comprehension of physical phenomena and to develop their reasoning faculuties and their critical attitude. | |||||
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| Prerequisites : | Some notions of mathematics (geometry, trigonometry, vectors,...) | |||||
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| Workshops : | Exercices made during the lectures | |||||
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| Organization : | The course is illustrated by numerous examples. Class exercices are organized to check that the contents are well took in and understood. | |||||
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| Written notes : | Photocopis of the slides used to illustrate the course. | |||||
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| Assessment : | Blank test before the end of the course. Written exam during session (theory + problems) | |||||
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| Contacts : | Teacher : P. MAGAIN, chargé de cours Tél. : 04/3669753 - E-Mail : Pierre.Magain@ulg.ac.be Secretary : M. POLAIN Tél. : 04/3669738 | |||||
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ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 8/04/2005
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