Duration
40h Th, 40h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in chemistry | 7 crédits | |||
| Bachelor in mathematics | 7 crédits | |||
| Bachelor in physics | 8 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The general physics course is an introduction
to the modeling of observable phenomena. The course material covers the key concepts of classical physics, especially classical mechanics.
Table of contents :
1. Physics and units
2. Motion in one dimension
3. Vectors and motion in three dimensions
4. The laws of motion
5. Circular motion and applications of Newton's laws
6. Work, kinetic energy and potential energy
7. Linear momentum and collisions
8. Rotation of a rigid object about a fixed axis
9. Angular momentum and torque
10. Static equilibrium
11. Fluids
12. Oscillatory motion
13 Wave motion
14. Sound waves
15. Superposition and standing waves
16. Universal gravitation
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The primary goal is to introduce the students to the teaching and academic requirements while giving them a firm grounding in physics. Working and reflection methods proper to physics will be assimilated, while emphasizing their relevance to the study of other branches of science.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Lower-secondary and upper-secondary education in scientific disciplines and mathematics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Four lab sessions illustrate the course material. A session with experimental demonstrations is planned. Exercise sessions are organized on a weekly basis.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course. Based on the health situation, online learning may become the rule.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
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Recommended or required readings
A pdf version of the slides, notes and exercice sheets are available on myULg (eCampus). Reference book : "Physics for Scientists and Engineers", R. A. Serway and J. W. Jewett, (Brooks Cole Edition, 2013) Ed. 9
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.
Any session :
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
- Remote
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
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Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
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Contacts
Teachers :
John Martin - tel. : 04/366 28 64 - e-mail : jmartin@uliege.be
N. Vandewalle - tel. : 04/366.3703 - e-mail : nvandewalle@ulg.ac.be
Teaching assistant :
Florence Lenaers
I.P.N.A.S., Bât. B15, Sart Tilman
Tel. : 04/366 36 94 - e-mail : Florence.Lenaers@uliege.be
Secretary :
C. Renson
Institut de Physique, Bât. B5A, Sart Tilman
Tel. : 04/366 36 14 - e-mail : Christine.Renson@uliege.be
Logisticians :
C. Becco
Institut de Physique, Bât. B5, Sart Tilman
Tel. : 04/366 37 07 - e-mail : C.Becco@uliege.be
Ch. Prosperi
Institut de Physique, Bât. B5A, Sart Tilman
Tel. : 04/366 36 63 - e-mail : Christelle.Prosperi@uliege.be