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| PHYS3028-1 | Elements of physics II : mechanics
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| Duration : | 15h Th, 20h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Matthieu Verstraete |
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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 second semester |
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Course contents :
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| This course aims to give students an understanding of the fundamental laws which govern the physical phenomena which surround us, and to understand the laws of electromagnetism, which describe the behavior of matter and systems (in particular in electronics) which computer scientists will use in their future studies. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| One central outcome is to learn to model processes in a mathematical, algorithmic, and efficient manner.
The second step is to solve problems by reasoning either in a
- reductionnist (e.g. division of a system into components and integration of the equations of motion) or
- global fashion (using conservation laws, e.g. of energy).
A third learning outcome is the conceptual preparation for physical electronics and other optional courses later in the informatics curriculum. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic mathematics, including trigonometry, vectors, projections and geometry... Refreshers are organized during classes.
The only prerequisite course module is mechanics PHYS3027. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| 20 hours of practical sessions divided between:
- 8 sessions of lab work on electromagnetism
- 4 sessions of problem questions on mechanics and electromagnetism
At the end of each semester, a question and answer session is held, in view of preparing for exams.
Timetables are established at the beginning of each year. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| All courses and problem sessions are in face-to-face format.
Information concerning the organization of the lectures and practical sessions will be communicated through myUlg and the web site of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| All slides for ex cathedra classes are on MyULg
Reference textbook: Kane&Sternheim Physique (1986) Dunod ed. ISBN 2 10 007169 6
French translation by Ph. Ghosez, M. Hoebeke, et G. Llabres
Other references:
* Physics Eugene Hecht
ISBN-10: 2744500186
* University Physics, Harris Benson
ISBN-10: 0471006890
* Fundamentals of Physics, Halliday & Resnick
ISBN-10: 0470469110 |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| June:
A written examination on electromagnetism with:
An exam on lab work, covering the labs studied during the semester
The final grade is a weighted average of the written exam in Electromagnetism (80%) and the lab exam (20%) |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Prof. Matthieu Verstraete
Universite de Liège
Institut de Physique, Bat. B5, 3/7
Allée du 6 aout, 17
B- 4000 Sart Tilman, Liège
Belgium
Phone : +32 4 366 90 17
Fax : +32 4 366 36 29
Mail : matthieu.verstraete@ulg.ac.be
Teaching assistant:
Simon Collienne
Tél : +32 4 366 9568
Mail: simon.collienne@student.ulg.ac.be |
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