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| PHYS0972-1 | Physical and mathematical basis of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, Part I
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| Duration : | 60h Th, 20h 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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| Teaching in the first semester, review 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 (20 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 (60 hours) is given in the first quadrimester, 3x per week (3x 1h45)
- Practical Lab sessions (20 hours) are MANDATORY and are given in the first quadrimester.
Sessions will begin in October. The schedule will be posted on the notice boards in the Institute of Physics (B5b) and via MyULg. The Lab halls are located in the Institute of Physics (B5b).
- Physics problems (20 hours) are given in the first quadrimester.
Students will be divided into series.
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.
- An exam is organized in January. It deals with all topics from partim I (theory and problems and lab). The lab exam is oral.
-Theory evaluation is based on multiple-choice test. The success and exemption thresholds are defined by the official rules of the Medecine Faculty
According to the "paysage" decree, the certification is validated from a notation = 10/20. |
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Work placement(s) :
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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
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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| Items online : |
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| Course material |
| Slides of the course |
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