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| PHYS0311-1 | Physical and mathematical bases for biomedical sciences
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| Duration : | 65h Th, 30h Pr, 20h QA Sess., 20h REM |
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| Lecturer : | Serge Habraken |
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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 course follows the conventional structure. Part 1 deals with mechanics, thermodynamics and fluids.Part 2 deals with electricity, magnetism, 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. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| 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.Examples in the biomedical field are presented to intuitively help the understanding.
The course deals with the principles of physics and presents scientific methodology within the context of reasoning processes, synthesising abilities and analytic rigour. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Physics notions as learned in secondary school.
Good mathematical knowledge.
Otherwise, training sessions are scheduled in the early time of the academic year |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| 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 |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| - The theoretical course (65 hours) is given is both quadrimesters, 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 |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| - 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 |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| - 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 from part 1 (theory and problems). In case of success (10/20), the related matters is exempted for the 1st exam sessions (only). This follows an automatic process. However, the student can decide to redo the exam in 1st session. The procedure to follow consists in signing a specific form.
- 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 |
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| 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 |
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| Dias du cours Pharma /Sbim |
| Notes de cours sous forme de dias |
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| Notes de remédiations |
| Notes de remédiations |
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