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| PHYS0111-2 | Physical and mathematical bases for biomedical sciences
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| Duration : | 65h Th, 26h Pr, 20h QA Sess., 20h REM |
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| Lecturer : | Geoffroy Lumay |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| All year long, with partial in January |
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Course contents :
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| The experimental physics course consists of six units:
1. General movement laws, further study of mechanics and esp. the physical basics of biomechanics
2. Fluid mechanics, esp. biological fluids flow
3. Eletromagnetism, esp. the physical basics of electrophysiology
4. Waves
5. Geometrical optics, esp. the physical basics of optics instruments
Several parts of the experimental physics course provide the essential basic knowledge for understanding the medical imagery course in the second year.
Oral teaching is completed with experimental demonstrations.
Experimental sciences rely on quantitative measurement. Basic mathematical knowledge will be provided during classes and repetitions to optimize students¿ understanding of the physics course and experimental outcome processing in general. This part of the course is definitely practical and includes vector calculation, derivatives and differentials and integral calculation. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Physics can be used in biomedical sciences pragmatically. Applying physical laws makes it possible to explain a great number of biological mechanisms and to remedy certain deficiencies. Physical methods used in medicine, which will have to be further explained during specialized courses, require some introduction to physics with a view to learning the key elements of physics thinking. Biological systems are real systems; like steam engines and computers, they are all subjected to physical constraints. Learning about the rules of physics allows students to understand a great number of mechanisms and advanced techniques, which will then cease being obscure concepts.
The following general questions show that physics often plays a role in biology and medicine.
Physical laws limit the possible uses of a microscope. It is possible to examine a liver cell, a protein or a hydrogen atom under a microscope?
What does an electroencephalogram measure?
What is the role of a pacemaker?
In what biological processes does gravity play a role? |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| The course requires good knowledge of secondary education-level mathematics. Students are strongly recommended to attend remedial classes in mathematics. Such classes will be organized to refresh basic knowledge and bridge the gap between secondary education and first-year university courses. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The repetition and practicals schedule will be communicated to the students at the beginning of the year.
mechanics sessions
fluid mechanics sessions
electricity and electromagnetism sessions
optics sessions
Student have to be present at the practicals. Any absence must be justified in the week which follows the absence at the secretary's office. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The course schedule will be available early september |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Physique expérimentale (Experimental Physics)
J. KANE & M. STERHEIM, Physique, Dunod, Paris,
third edition corrected by P. Ghosez, M. Hoebeke, G. Llabrès
Syllabus for exercices and practical sessions |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| One test in january leading to exemption.
Written exams for theory and exercises.
For the practicals, oral exam in june and written exam in august. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Students can ask to the professor questions related to the course. They are strongly recommended to make appointments.
For questions on repetitions and laboratory classes, students can ask the relevant assistant lecturers and supervising tutors.
Students can also ask for the help of a remedial tutor for the physics course. The remedial tutor is specifically in charge of bridging the gap between secondary and university education. |
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Contacts :
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| Professor: Geoffroy Lumay, office 3/53, Building B5
Phone: 04/366 44 21
Email: Geoffroy.Lumay@ulg.ac.be
Secretary: A. Ortega Millan et M. Bruno
Building B5,
Phone: 04/366 90 74
Email: a.ortega@ulg.ac.be et m.bruno@ulg.ac.be
Logisticien : Cristelle Prosperi, Building B5
Phone : 04/366 36 63
Email : Christelle.Prosperi@ulg.ac.be |
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