Duration
30h Mon. WS
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The experimental physics course consists of the following main parts: the motion general laws, the mechanics, the fluids, and the electricity. Oral teaching will be systematically completed with experimental demonstrations.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
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. We shall focus on fundamental theoretical notions within the students field of interest while providing them with the necessary prerequisite knowledge considering 2nd-year requirements. Whenever possible, the theoretical notions from the different parts of the course will be illustrated with practical applications related to relevant practical courses.
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. We shall focus on fundamental theoretical notions within the students field of interest while providing them with the necessary prerequisite knowledge considering 2nd-year requirements. Whenever possible, the theoretical notions from the different parts of the course will be illustrated with practical applications related to relevant practical courses.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course requires good knowledge of secondary education-level mathematics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The student should pepare a written work on a specific subject in relation with the course. Then, the student is orally examined on the work. The teacher is available for any related question.
The student should pepare a written work on a specific subject in relation with the course. Then, the student is orally examined on the work. The teacher is available for any related question.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
The student is invited to prepare his work at home. Of course, he can assist to oral presentations which can help him in this task.
Recommended or required readings
Reference book:
Physique expérimentale (Experimental Physics)
J. KANE & M. STERHEIM, Physique, Dunod, Paris, third edition corrected by P. Ghosez, M. Hoebeke, G. Llabrès
Students are recommended to buy the book as it is used for both theoretical classes and practical sessions. Included in Edipaq.
- PDF copies of course slides
Assessment methods and criteria
The student should provide a manuscript 15 days before the exam period beginning. A date will be choosen for an oral presentation.
The student should provide a manuscript 15 days before the exam period beginning. A date will be choosen for an oral presentation.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Nothing special to highlight.
Contacts
Prof. Laurent DREESEN
Institut de Physique B5, local 1.5
Phone: 04/3663016 ; Fax: 04/3663629 ; email : Laurent.Dreesen@ulg.ac.be
Secretary : S. Demarche
Phone . 04/3663661 ; Fax 04/3663629 ; email : sdemarche@ulg.ac.be