Duration
15h Th, 20h Pr, 10h Labo.
Number of credits
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
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.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
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).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic mathematics, including trigonometry, vectors, projections and geometry... Refreshers are organized during classes.
The only prerequisite course module is mechanics PHYS3027.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
20 hours of practical sessions divided between:
- 8 sessions of lab work on electromagnetism
- 4 sessions of problem questions on mechanics and electromagnetism
Timetables are established at the beginning of each year.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
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 myULiège and the web site of the Faculty of Applied Sciences.
Recommended or required readings
All slides for ex cathedra classes are on MyULiège.
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
Assessment methods and criteria
June:
A written examination on electromagnetism with:
- open questions
- exercises
The final grade is a weighted average of the written exam in Electromagnetism (80%) and the lab exam (20%)
September: idem
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Matthieu Verstraete
Université de Liège
Département de Physique, Bât. B5a, 3/07
Allée du 6 Août, 19
B- 4000 Sart Tilman, Liège
Belgium
Tél : +32 4 366 90 17
Mail : matthieu.verstraete@uliege.be
Teaching assistant:
Fabio Ricci
Tél : +32 4 366 36 36
Mail: fabio.ricci@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
The last 2 chapters (chap 20 + semiconductors) are available by podcast on my.uliege, and the latter was given online live via Zoom.
All transparencies are now also available via ecampus
The exercises are also performed live with the TA, via Zoom
A discussion forum is available online inside ecampus
The Practical sessions (TP) were cancelled
Assessment subjects
The exams for 2020 cover the whole of the subject matter (chap 16,17,19,20,semiconductors): the whole course was given on time. Complications due to the way courses were transmitted online will of course be taken into account in the evaluation of the exams.
Assessment methods
The exam will be of reduced length (2h) and entirely written and online via ecampus, with multiple choice questions covering the whole of the subject matter, be it theoretical or practical (problem sets). Each exam will be personalized.
Students will have freedom to consult any text book they like (open book exam), but are forbidden from communicating amongst themselves during the whole duration of the exam, following the ULiège charter they will have signed before the exam session. We trust in their sense of fairplay as well as the shared interest in holding an equitable and fair exam for everyone.
Contacts
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
The exams for 2020 cover the whole of the subject matter (chap 16,17,19,20,semiconductors): the whole course was given on time. Complications due to the way courses were transmitted online will of course be taken into account in the evaluation of the exams.
Assessment methods
The exam will be of reduced length (2h) and entirely written and online via ecampus, with multiple choice questions covering the whole of the subject matter, be it theoretical or practical (problem sets). Each exam will be personalized.
Students will have freedom to consult any text book they like (open book exam), but are forbidden from communicating amongst themselves during the whole duration of the exam, following the ULiège charter they will have signed before the exam session. We trust in their sense of fairplay as well as the shared interest in holding an equitable and fair exam for everyone.
Contacts
Items online
PHYS3028 Lab work notebooks BAC1 INFO
Lab work (TP) notebooks and user manuals for labs done in BAC1 of computer science, for the physics II course on Electromagnetism
Come to the first lab with your own notes printed out, and with 5 euros cash to contribute to running costs in materials (resistances and capacities, fuses etc...)
PHYS3028 slides for chapters 16-20 on + semiconductors : Electromagnetism
Powerpoint slides for course chapters on Electrostatics, Electrodynamics, Magnetism, Induced and AC currents, and an additional chapter (not in Kane and Sternheim) on semiconductors.