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| PHYS2003-1 | Theoretical physics
- part a) Electromagnetism
- part b) Thermodynamics
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| Duration : | part a) Electromagnetism : 15h Th, 15h Pr
part b) Thermodynamics : 15h Th, 15h Pr
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| Lecturer : | part a) Electromagnetism : Peter Schlagheck
part b) Thermodynamics : Peter Schlagheck
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| This course gives an introduction into electromagnetism and thermodynamics for mathematics students.
 | | part a) Electromagnetism |
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| This course gives an introduction into electromagnetism for mathematics students. |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| This course gives an introduction into thermodynamics for mathematics students. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Topics of the electrodynamics part of the course:
- vector analysis
- Maxwell's equations
- electrostatics
- electromagnetic waves
- electromagnetic fields generated by moving particles
Topics of the thermodynamics part of the course:
- ergodicity, irreversibility, and the arrow of time
- statistical ensembles
- the principles of thermodynamics
- ideal gases
- interacting gases and phase transitions
| | part a) Electromagnetism |
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| Topics of the course:
- vector analysis
- Maxwell's equations
- electrostatics
- electromagnetic waves
- electromagnetic fields generated by moving particles |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| Topics of the course:
- ergodicity, irreversibility, and the arrow of time
- statistical ensembles
- the principles of thermodynamics
- ideal gases
- interacting gases and phase transitions |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| basic knowledge of analysis in several dimensions and of classical mechanics
| | part a) Electromagnetism |
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| basic knowledge of analysis in several dimensions |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| basic knowledge in classical mechanics |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Regular homework (once per week) with exercises related to the course will have to be submitted. The exercises will be discussed in the TP classes. Students are encouraged to present their solutions on the blackboard.
| | part a) Electromagnetism |
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| Regular homework (once per week) with exercises related to the course will have to be submitted. The exercises will be discussed in the TP classes. Students are encouraged to present their solutions on the blackboard. |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| Regular homework (once per week) with exercises related to the course will have to be submitted. The exercises will be discussed in the TP classes. Students are encouraged to present their solutions on the blackboard. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| This course will take place within 15 sessions à 2 hours (8 sessions for electromagnetism and 7 sessions for thermodynamics).
| | part a) Electromagnetism |
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| This course will take place within 8 sessions à 2 hours. |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| This course will take place within 7 sessions à 2 hours. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Assessment will be done
- by a written examination (3 hours, 50% of the total grade),
- by an oral examination (20 minutes, 40% of the total grade) and
- by evaluating the homework exercises (10% of the total grade).
| | part a) Electromagnetism |
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| Assessment will be done
- by a written examination (3 hours, 50% of the total grade),
- by an oral examination (20 minutes, 40% of the total grade) and
- by evaluating the homework exercises (10% of the total grade)
in combination with Partim b "Thermodynamique". |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| Assessment will be done
- by a written examination (3 hours, 50% of the total grade),
- by an oral examination (20 minutes, 40% of the total grade) and
- by evaluating the homework exercises (10% of the total grade)
in combination with Partim a "Electromagnétisme". |
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Contacts :
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| Peter Schlagheck
Département de Physique
Université de Liège
Bâtiment B5a, salle 48
Sart Tilman
4000 Liège
Tél: 04 366 9043
Email: Peter.Schlagheck@ulg.ac.be
http://www.pqs.ulg.ac.be
| | part a) Electromagnetism |
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| Peter Schlagheck
Département de Physique
Université de Liège
Bâtiment B5a, salle 48
Sart Tilman
4000 Liège
Tél: 04 366 9043
Email: Peter.Schlagheck@ulg.ac.be
http://www.pqs.ulg.ac.be |
| | part b) Thermodynamics |
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| Peter Schlagheck
Département de Physique
Université de Liège
Bâtiment B5a, salle 48
Sart Tilman
4000 Liège
Tél: 04 366 9043
Email: Peter.Schlagheck@ulg.ac.be
http://www.pqs.ulg.ac.be |
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