2020-2021 / PHYS2021-1

Physics 2: Electricity and electromagnetism

Duration

26h Th, 26h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Architectural Engineering5 crédits 
 Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering5 crédits 

Lecturer

Hervé Caps

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Outline :

- Electric field
- Gauss' Law
- Electrical potential
- Capacitance and dielectric
- Current and resistance
- Direct current circuits
- Magnetic field
- Sources of magnetic field
- Faraday's Law
- Inductance
- Alternating current circuits
- Maxwell's Equations

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The aim of the lectures is to give the students a basic knowledge on physical electromagntism. Focus is put on an intuitive and phenomenological presentation in order to devlop some physical sense. This organisation is supposed to facilitate the access to more complete formalism during the following years of studies. The lectures' content is set into the story of physics.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Elementary skills on mathematics and physics at the level of secondary school. Is also needed PHYS2020- Physique 1 : Mécanique

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Laboratory experiments as well as series of exercices are organized. These activities take place with smaller groups for encouraging the inter-activity.

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

A total of 20h of theoretical lectures and 20h of exercices/laboratories is planned. Theoretical lecures are ex cathedra and mainly concern the explanation of fundamental concepts. During training meetings, this theoretical knowledge is applied. In both types of lessons, a special care is taken for emphasizing the role played by the different concepts in the work of engineers. Lectures are organized during both halves of the academic year. Due to technical reasons on the Faculty side, some time delay can be observed bewteen laboratory exercices and their explanation during theoretical talks. Links between the present lecture and the physical mechanics one are used ; this lecture is thus needed.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

- Course and practical work session -
Orange code: The in situ allowed population is divided by 2. The practical sessions are multiplied in order to allow each student to participate in at least a session concerning each topic. Theoretical lessons are either split or split between two amphitheatres.

Red code: everything is in virtual mode. The schedule remains unchanged with respect to orange code. Practices are done in small groups to increase interactivity. The course is always masterful, with FAQ sessions. Everything takes place on eCampus. Experimental works are cancelled.

In all cases, even green code, all lessons are recorded and podcast. If needed, new podcasts are produced.

- Ratings -
Green and orange codes: written evaluation in situ. Experimental work evaluation in situ.

Red code: virtual written evaluation. ECampus homework to hand in.

Recommended or required readings

e.g. Physics for Engineers and Scientists by Serway and Jewett
Laboratory notes (available at AEES)
PDF files of the different slides are available via AESS.

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 ( open-ended questions )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Written evaluation on june. Theoretical concepts and exercices are asked.
Laboroatory exam is organized in june. The students are asked to re-do and explain an experimental setup presented during school time.


REmark : Following the Faculty of Applied Science rule, the oral exam are no more organized.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Hervé CAPS
GRASP-Optofluidics
Departement de Physique, Bât. B5a
Bureau 3/52
Tél. 04/ 366 37 23
Fax. 04/366 28 13
Herve.Caps@ulg.ac.be