Duration
30h Th, 25h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in mathematics | 6 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Outline :
Electromagnetism :
- Electric force, electric field
- Electric flux, Gauss' Law
- Electrical potential
- Capacitance, capacitors and dielectrics
- Current and resistance, Ohm's law
- Direct current circuits, Kirchhoff's laws
- Magnetic field
- Sources of magnetic field
- Faraday's Law
- Inductance
- Alternating current circuits
- Maxwell's Equations
- Electromagnetic wave propagation
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The aim of the lectures is to give the students a basic knowledge on electricity and magnetism. Focus is put on an intuitive and phenomenological presentation in order to develop some physical sense. This organisation is supposed to facilitate the access to a more complete formalism during the following years of studies.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Mathematics (Algebra, Analysis, and Geometry) and acquired knowledge from 1st semester physics course (PHYS2002).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Laboratory experiments as well as series of exercices are organized.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Theoretical lecures are ex cathedra and mainly concern the explanation of fundamental concepts with the support of occasional experimental demonstrations. During training meetings, this theoretical knowledge is applied.
Recommended or required readings
Slides are available on the student's MyULg platform.
References :
- "Physics for Scientists and Engineers", R.A.Serway and J.W.Jewett, (Brooks Cole Edition, 2009) 8th Ed.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written evaluation in January. The mastering of the theoretical concepts will be tested, as well as the student's problem-solving skills. The oral examination will mainly focus on theoretical concepts. However, links to exercises and labs will have to be demonstrated by the student as well. The weight of each contribution to the global assessment will be described by the professor at the beginning of the course.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Alejandro V. Silhanek
Département de Physique
Université de Liège
Bât. B5, R/51
Allée du 6 août, 17
B- 4000 Sart Tilman
BELGIUM
Tel : 04 366 36 32
Email: asilhanek@ulg.ac.be