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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
PHYS0311-1  Physical and mathematical bases for biomedical sciences

Duration :  65h Th, 30h Pr, 20h QA Sess., 20h REM
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in biomedical sciences, 1st year11
Bachelor in pharmaceutical sciences, 1st year13
Lecturer :  Serge Habraken
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
All year long, with partial in January
Course contents :  
The course follows the conventional structure. Part 1 deals with mechanics; part 2 deals with electricity and magnetism; part 3 is devoted to waves and optics.
Mathematical notions will be presented progressively as they become necessary. Such method is thought to be more stimulating for students, who immediately grasp the use of studied notions.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Physics describes the real world. Each topic will be dealt with through concrete observation and experimentation so as to lead students to the theoretical study of specific concepts and notions without ever emphasizing details.
The course deals with the principles of physics and presents scientific methodology within the context of reasoning processes, synthesising abilities and analytic rigour.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Good mathematical knowledge.
Otherwise, training sessions are scheduled in the early time of the academic year
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Practical sessions (30 hours) are MANDATORY. Sessions will begin in October. The schedule will be posted on the notice boards in the Institute of Physics (B5b). It will also be available via MyULg
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
- The theoretical course (65 hours) is given is both semesters, twice a week (2 x 1h45)

- Practical sessions (30 hours) are MANDATORY. Sessions will begin in October. The schedule will be posted on the notice boards in the Institute of Physics (B5b) and via MyULg. The practical halls are located in the Institute of Physics (B5b).
- Physics problems (practical, 20 hours). Students will be divided up into series based on options and alphabetical order.
- Remedial formative assessment workshops (20 hours) will be organized in the second term for students who failed the exempting test in January. Sessions will begin in February. The schedule will be posted on the Faculty notice boards in the physics building (Bâtiment des candidatures en physique).
The schedule of these activities will also be available at MyULg
Recommended or required readings :  
- Coursebook by J. KANE and M. Sternheim "Physics" edited in English by J. Wiley & Sons, Inc.) Mathematical booklet is edited by "les Editions de l'ULg" and is available in a combo price with the Kane book. Laboratory notes include three booklets. Sale schedule and location (B5b) will be specified later.
Slides of the course (pdf) are available via MyULg
Assessment methods and criteria :  
- An optional mathematics self-assessment multiple-choice test is organized in the first week. This test aims at making students aware of their levels in mathematics and allowing them to remedy possible gaps through specific remedial classes. - One COMPULSORY test is organized in January. It deals with topics covered during the first period (theory and problems). In case of success, the related matters is exempted for the 1st exam sessions (only). - The 1st session exam is organized during the official period (May-June). It covers all the topics, including an oral exam on laboratory sessions. - The 2nd session exam is organized during the official period (Aug-Sept). It covers all the topics, without exemption, including an written exam on laboratory sessions. Theory evaluation is based on multiple-choice test. The success and exemption thresholds are defined by the official rules of the Medecine Faculty
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
Professor: Serge HABRAKEN, Physics Institute B5a / Sart-Tilman 4000 Liège Phone: 04/3663649 Email: shabraken@ulg.ac.be The following staff is ready to answer students questions : Secretary Christine Renson 04/366 36 14 christine.renson@ulg.ac.be Logistics Christelle Prosperi 04/366 36 63 Christelle.Prosperi@ulg.ac.be Teaching assistants Michel Nicolas 04/366 37 14 nicolas.michel@skynet.be

Items online :  
Dias du cours Pharma /Sbim
Notes de cours sous forme de dias

Notes de remédiations
Notes de remédiations

TP Notes
Notes de labo


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