2020-2021 / PHYS0979-1

Conceptual approach to basic physics

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in physics (120 ECTS)4 crédits 
 Master in physics (60 ECTS)4 crédits 

Lecturer

Hervé Caps, Maryse Hoebeke

Coordinator

Maryse Hoebeke

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

- Mathematics and physics ;
- Geometric optics ;
- Wave optics ;
- Classical mechanics ;
- Electricity ;
- Electromagnetism :
- Thermodynamics :
- Modern physics.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Looking from top at the different concepts in order to present a pedagogical approach to the student.
Evaluate the level of complexity of the introduced concepts and being able to propose adapted tools.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Pre : Bachelor in physical science.
Co :
Didactique
AESS 1222-1 partim 1
AESS 1223-1 partim 1

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Classroom participation is mandatory. Lectures are in French.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

Provided lecture after lecture.

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

In January : written and oral presentation (15 minutes).

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Maryse Hoebeke - m.hoebeke@ulg.Ac.be
Herve Caps - herve.caps@ulg.ac.be