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| MECA0003-2 | Rational Mechanics
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| Duration : | 20h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Eric Delhez |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| The course provides an introduction to the basic concepts (kinematics, forces,...) and to the fundamental laws of Newtonian dynamics.
The concepts are illustrated by means of applications to the movement of the material point (electromagnetic field, open systems, central forces, guided movements) and solid body (plan and three-dimensional movements). |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of the course, the students will be able to understand and use the fundamental concepts of Newtonian dynamics for the description of simple mechanical systems.
The students will be able to apply the tools of calculus to the mathematical modelling of mechanical systems and their analysis. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Calculus (functions of real variables, ODE, vector calculus) and geometry (coordinate systems, Frenet local coordinate system) |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The course includes both ex-cathedra lectures (20 h) and exercise sessions (30 h). |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face learning |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Mécanique Rationnelle - Modèle mathématique de Newton, par Eric J.M. Delhez, 2011, Editions du Perron. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written tests in January and August/September (retake).
See http://www.ulg.ac.be/mathgen. for examples of past tests. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| The course takes place during the first quadrimester at the rate of one half day per week.
Ex-cathedra lectures are given in front of the full group of students. In order to promote a better interaction, the group is then split into smaller groups for the exercise sessions.
The schedule and organization details are available at http://www.ulg.ac.be/mathgen. |
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Contacts :
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| Prof. Eric J.M. DELHEZ
Institut de Mathématique, B37
Tél. 04/366.94.19
E.Delhez@ulg.ac.be
List of assistants and their contact details available at http://www.ulg.ac.be/mathgen. |
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