This course is intended for first-year bachelor’s students in chemical sciences. It introduces the fundamental concepts needed to understand physicochemical phenomena. This component of the general physics course focuses primarily on the mechanics of a point particle and solid bodies.
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to:
Express themselves in writing using correct scientific terminology.
Apply the formulae, laws and principles of classical mechanics appropriately to analyse and interpret situations in everyday and/or professional life.
Use orders of magnitude and units appropriately.
Explain and interpret natural and everyday phenomena using concepts from the physical sciences
This course is intended for first-year bachelor’s students in chemical sciences. It introduces the fundamental concepts needed to understand physicochemical phenomena. This component of the general physics course focuses primarily on the mechanics of a point particle and solid bodies.
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to:
Engage in an ongoing process of learning and reflection.
Develop a responsible, critical and reflective approach to professional practice.
Structure their thoughts, communicate clearly in writing and orally using precise and appropriate vocabulary, and support their arguments.
Use appropriate techniques and tools to study and understand observable phenomena.
Combine scientific reasoning and scientific critical thinking with a systems approach.
Mechanics of a point particle.
Mechanics of solid bodies.
Wave physics.
1. Mechanics of a point particle
Physics and its method
Kinematics of a point particle
Inertial reference frames
Dynamics of a point particle
Statics of forces
Work and energy
Momentum
2. Mechanics of solid bodies
Rotation of a solid body
Angular momentum and moment of inertia
Solids and fluids
3. Wave physics
Oscillations
Mechanical waves
Harmonic travelling waves
Energy transmitted by travelling waves
Wave reflection
Standing waves
Sound waves
The Doppler–Fizeau effect
This course includes exercise sessions (TD) and practical sessions (TP). The practical sessions (TP) are mandatory.
The course is delivered orally, supported by slide presentations and computer animations. Explanations are illustrated by appropriate scientific experiments performed in front of the students, as well as by videos.
The slides and animations shown during lectures are available on the Webcampus online platform.
Participatory teaching is encouraged through a smartphone application or a similar activity.
The UE consists of two AAs, and the examination is closed-book.
The assessment covers all material taught in the course. The “theory + exercises” AA is assessed in writing and may include multiple-choice questions, open-ended questions and exercises. This AA accounts for 80% of the UE grade. If the AA is passed, its grade can be carried forward to the following academic year. Within this AA, a passed theory component (75% of the AA grade) or a passed exercises component (25% of the AA grade) can be carried forward to the next examination session, but not to the following academic year.
Student attendance at the TP AA is compulsory (continuous assessment and assessment during the examination session). The TP grade accounts for 20% of the final UE grade. If the TP AA is passed, its grade is carried forward to the following academic year.
To obtain a final grade, students must take all parts of the examination (theory, TD and TP).
• Physics 1 - Mechanics (H. Benson - Editions De Boeck Université) • Physics 3 - Waves, Optics and Modern Physics (H. Benson - Editions De Boeck Université) • Physics (J. Kane and M. Sternheim - Editions Dunod) • Physics (E. Hecht, Editions De Boeck) • Physics 2: Mechanics (P. Avanzi - Editions LEP)
| Training | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Geography : General | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Bachelor in Geology | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Bachelor in Chemistry | 1 | 6 | Yes |