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| PHYS0097-1 | General physics
- Mechanics of material points
- Mechanics of solids and fluids
- Thermodynamics
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| Duration : | Mechanics of material points : 21h Th, 24h Pr
Mechanics of solids and fluids : 20h Th, 27h Pr
Thermodynamics : 12h Th, 15h Pr
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| Lecturer : | Mechanics of material points : Marc Aubinet
Mechanics of solids and fluids : Marc Aubinet
Thermodynamics : Marc Aubinet
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| Coordinator : | Marc Aubinet |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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 | | Mechanics of material points |
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| Mechanics of particle
Particle : kinematics, dynamics, Work, Energy.
Particle systems : Center of mass, momentum and angular momentum conservation. |
| | Mechanics of solids and fluids |
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| Rotation, Equilibrium.
Elastic solid : stress and bending, harmonic oscillator.
Fluids : fluid statics, Bernouilli theorem, Viscosity. |
| | Thermodynamics |
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| Thermodynamique.
Définitions.
First law : Application to specific transformations, Internal energy.
Second law : Cyclic transformations, efficiency, Carnot engine, Entropy. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| - Initiation to scientific reasoning.
- Initiation problem resolution (translation in a formal language, resolution of the formal problem, solution analysis and interpretation).
- Learning of orders of magnitude and approximations.
- Learning of fundamental physics laws.
After completing the course the student is expected to :
- Identify, relate and apply the kinematic variables that describe particle, systems of particles or solid body movements.
- Carry out a force budget of material systems. |
| | Mechanics of solids and fluids |
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| - Initiation to scientific reasoning.
- Initiation problem resolution (translation in a formal language, resolution of the formal problem, solution analysis and interpretation).
- Learning of orders of magnitude and approximations.
- Learning of fundamental physics laws.
After completing the course the student is expected to :
-Apply the laws of mechanics and conservation principles to predict the movements of particle systems and solids.
-Establish and apply the laws of fluid statics and fluid dynamics to laminar flows. |
| | Thermodynamics |
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| - Initiation to scientific reasoning.
- Initiation problem resolution (translation in a formal language, resolution of the formal problem, solution analysis and interpretation).
- Learning of orders of magnitude and approximations.
- Learning of fundamental physics laws.
After completing the course the student is expected to apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics to open and cyclic transformations. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| | Mechanics of material points |
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| Secondary school : French and Mathematics courses. |
| | Mechanics of solids and fluids |
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| Secondary school : French and Mathematics courses.
Course of Particle Mechanics. |
| | Thermodynamics |
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| Secondary school : French and Mathematics courses. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| | Mechanics of material points |
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| Lectures : 21h
Practical Works : 24h |
| | Mechanics of solids and fluids |
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| Lectures : 20h
Practical Works : 27h |
| | Thermodynamics |
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| Lectures : 12h
Practical Works : 15h |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| | Mechanics of material points |
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| Lecture notes.
Physics for scientists and engineers - Serway - 3d Edition - Saunders-Philadelphia |
| | Mechanics of solids and fluids |
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| Lecture notes.
Physics for scientists and engineers - Serway - 3d Edition - Saunders-Philadelphia |
| | Thermodynamics |
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| Lecture notes.
Physics for scientists and engineers - Serway - 3d Edition - Saunders-Philadelphia |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written examination (50 %)
Oral examination (50 %) |
| | Mechanics of solids and fluids |
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| Written examination (50 %)
Oral examination (50 %) |
| | Thermodynamics |
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| Written examination (50 %)
Oral examination (50 %) |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| | Mechanics of material points |
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| Prof. AUBINET Marc
Bât. GE Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
Passage des Déportés, 2
B-5030 Gembloux |
| | Mechanics of solids and fluids |
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| Prof. AUBINET Marc
Bât. GE Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
Passage des Déportés 2
5030 Gembloux
+32 81 622488
Marc.Aubinet@ulg.ac.be |
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| Prof. AUBINET Marc
Bât. GE Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
Passage des Déportés 2
5030 Gembloux
+32 81 622488
Marc.Aubinet@ulg.ac.be |
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| Items online : |
Mechanics of material points
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| Lecture notes |
| Lecture notes are available on eCampus (pdf). |
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Mechanics of solids and fluids
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| Lecture notes |
| Lecture notes are available on eCampus (pdf). |
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Thermodynamics
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| Lecture notes |
| Lecture notes are available on eCampus (pdf). |
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