Duration
30h Th, 15h Pr, 15h Labo.
Number of credits
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering | 5 crédits | |||
| Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering Physics | 5 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 is an introduction to the concepts of quantum physics, with an emphasis to the microscopic description of solid state matter.
Table of contents (titles) :
- Particle properties of waves
- Wave properties of particles
- Structure of the atom
- Schrodinger equation and applications
- Quantum model of the hydrogen atom
- Many-electron atoms
- Molecules and solid state
- Nucleus and applications of nuclear physics
- Introduction to special relativity
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this course, students are expected to have acquired the basic concepts of quantum physics which will allow them to approach the formalisms of the 3e year courses.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Physics and mathematics courses of the first block of the Bachelor curriculum.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- Lectures (theory)
- Recitations
- Lab works (reports to be delivered)
- Assignments (optional)
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
The course contains about twelve theoretical lectures.
During lab works, four sessions will allow the students to put into practice the concepts introduced in the lectures.
Assignments will be proposed on the platform eCampus and a discussion space will give the students the opportunity to interact with their peers, under the guidance of the pedagogical team.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Adaptations to the pandemic situation : if required by updated sanitary rules, the lectures would be organized remotely, as live sessions during the time slots of the regular schedule. In this case, they would also be recorded and podcasts distributed to all students. A group project would also be implemented.
A written exam would be organized online via ecampus for the theory while a written report would allow to evaluate the project. In case lab sessions would have been delivered, a written report on these sessions would also be part of the evaluation.
Recommended or required readings
An electronic copy of the slides will be available on eCampus.
A list of reference books will be given during the introductory course.
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 AND written work
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
The evaluation consists in three parts :
- Reports of the lab works (to be delivered for the group)
- Report of the projet (to be delivered for the group)
- Written examination (only on the theoretical concepts, to be performed individually)
The weight of each part will be given during the introductory course.
The organisation of the written exam will depend on the sanitary conditions. In particular,
- If the evaluation can be performed on site, it will consist in a written exam with open questions.
- If the evaluation needs to be performed online, the examen will take place remotely via the online platform ecampus, with open questions.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Lab works are performed by groups of two or three students. These groups are defined during the week of the first lecture.
Contacts
Teacher : Prof. N. D. Nguyen - tel. : 04/366 3604 - e-mail : ngocduy.nguyen@uliege.be
Secretary : A. Ortega - tel. : 04/366 9074 - e-mail : A.Ortega@uliege.be
Labs : Ch. Prosperi - tel. : 04/366 3663 - e-mail : Christelle.Prosperi@uliege.be