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The physics module consists of 8 hours of lectures and 4 hours of small-group exercises.The lecturesVector theoryVector magnitude: definition and representations (geometric and algebraic)Composition of vectors from their geometric representationAlgebraic representation of a vectorComposition of vectors from their algebraic representationUse of vectors in physics - Example of the translational equilibrium of a body subjected to several forces.KinematicsThe fundamental quantities of kinematicsThe position vector and the law of spacesThe velocity vector and the law of velocitiesThe acceleration vector and the law of accelerationsAnalysis of a few simple simple motionsUniform rectilinear motion - MRUUniformly accelerated rectilinear motion - MRUAThe falling bodiesComposition of a MRU and a MRUAExercisesDynamicsObjective - notion of force - measurement of a forceForcesUniversal gravitationWeightElastic forceFrictional forceLa Newton's 1st law (principle of inertia) and some applicationsNewton's 2nd lawMassApplications of Newton's 2nd law : satellite motion, motion on an inclined plane, parabolic flightNewton's 3rd law (action-reaction principle) and some applications.ExercisesExercises are carried out in small groups with the help of an assistant.They focus mainly on vector calculus and kinematics. These two subjects also provide an opportunity to review a few mathematical tools (trigonometry and derivative of a function) essential for tackling a physics course.

Rudiments of matrix calculus and solving systems of linear equationsThe symbol ∑Matrix calculusSolving systems of linear equationsUsing matrices in systems of linear equationsPlanar analytic geometryRightsConicsReal conicsReal analysisGeneralities about functionsLimits and continuityContinuity of real functions of one variable realDerivabilityIntegral calculusComplex numbersIntroduction and solution of ax²+bx+c = 0, a,b,c ∈ R , a ≠ 0DefinitionsGeometric representation and trigonometric formAddition and multiplication of complex numbersRacins n-iths of a complex numberExercisesTrigonometryDefinition of anglesThe pointed and oriented planeThe trigonometric circle - The trigonometric numbers of an angleSome properties of the trigonometric numbers of an angleRelations between sin a, cos a and ctg aMultidetermination of anglesTrigonometry formulaeElementary trigonometric equationsFundamental trigonometric equationsEquations that can be reduced to an equation of the second degreeTrigonometric equations of the type a sin x + b cos x = cRectangular trianglesAny trianglesSimilitude of trianglesExercisesLogic and reasoningLogic of propositionsLogic of predicates

The mathematics module is made up of 4 main subjects.AlgebraElementary operations on real numbersFirst-degree polynomialsFirst-degree equations and inequations in the variable xSecond-degree polynomialsSecond-degree equations and inequations in the variable xFactorization and division of polynomialsSystems of equationsSystems of inequationsIrrational equationsTrigonometryDefinition of anglesMeasurement of anglesThe trigonometric circle and trigonometric numbers of an angleAssociated anglesTrigonometric numbers of remarkable anglesTrigonometry formTrigonometric equationsTrigonometric numbers in the right-angled triangleTrigonometric numbers in any trianglesTrigonometric functions and cyclometric functionsSimilar trianglesAnalysisFunction conceptLimitsDerivativesExceptional functions and logarithmsElements of integral calculusProblems

Sum symbol and rudiments of matrix calculusThe ∑ symbolRudiments of matrix calculusExercises Introduction to solving systems of linear equationsSolving systems of linear equationsExercisesAnalysis realGeneralities about functionsLimits and continuityContinuity of real functions of one variable realDerivabilityIntegral calculusComplex numbersIntroduction and solution of ax²+bx+c = 0, a,b,c ∈ R , a ≠ 0DefinitionsGeometric representation and trigonometric formAddition and multiplication of complex numbersExercisesBrief reminders of trigonometryTrigonometric circles and trigonometric numbers of an angleAssociated anglesTrigonometric numbers of remarkable anglesTrigonometry form

1st lesson: LectureAtomic structure and periodic tableNotion of atom and molecule.Structure of atoms (e-,p+,n°), atomic number, mass number, notion of isotope.Bohr model.Lewis representation.Current atomic model for the H atom.Periodic classification in relation to electronic structure.2nd lesson: LectureChemical bondsNotion and formation of ions.Electronegativity and its variation in the periodic table.The octet rule and its limits.Ionic bonding (ionic crystals).Covalent bonding: Normal (perfect and polarized)Dative (semi-polar and coordinative)3rd lesson: LectureChemical functions, nomenclature and structural formulaeClassification, by function, of inorganic compounds.Metals -> metal oxides/basics -> hydroxylated bases.Nonmetals -> nonmetallic oxides/acids -> ternary acidsBinary acidsAmino basesSaltNomenclature of these compounds.Construction of structural formulae according to functions.4th and 5th lessons: Small-group exercisesExercisesCalculating the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom or ion.Electron distribution according to Bohr's model.Electronic structure and the periodic table.Electronic structure and ion formation.Giving the chemical formula of a compound from its name.Giving the name of a compound whose chemical formula is known.Writing structural formulae.6th lesson: LectureBehavior of molecules in water and simple reactionsDissociation of electrolytes in water.Hydration of oxides.Acid-base reactions.Formation of precipitates.7th and 8th lessons: Small-group exercisesExercisesWeighing simple reactions.Nomenclature and structural formula of compounds involved in reactions.9th and 10th lessons: Small-group exercisesAtomic mass, mole, mass, molar mass, concentrationNotions of relative atomic mass, relative molecular mass.Mole, molar mass.Organigram of use of the mole.Concentration of a solution.Exercises on these notions.11th and 12th lessons: Small-group exercisesStoichiometric problemsLearn how to read a chemical equation in molecular and molar terms with a view to solving stoichiometric problems.Solving stoichiometric problems (exercises).

The first two modules are organized as lectures (2 X 2h). Each course is taught by a first-year bachelor's professor.Essential structures and functions of eukaryotic cells; introduction to cell divisionThe course provides an overview of the different cellular compartments in an animal and plant cell. The different organelles of the cell are then described from a structural point of view and from the point of view of their main function in the cell. The cell cycle and the process of cell division are recapped.Macromolecules of life; the genetic code and its translation into proteinsThe course reviews different macromolecules of living things: lipids (energy source, phospholipids and sterols), proteins (4 levels of organization, structure-function-activity relationship) and nucleic acids (nucleotides, RNA, DNA, double helix, hereditary material). The following modules (3 X 2h) are organized in groups of more or less 25 students. They are taught by assistants from the Biology department.Metabolism I: notions of enzymes, energy and ATP, catabolism and anabolismThe points covered are:Some thermodynamic aspectsFree energy, endergonic and exergonic reactions, balanced reactions, energy coupling, catabolism-anabolism linkCarbohydrates, storage and reserve polysaccharidesATP, energy currency of the cell, examples of productionEnzymes, activation energy, active site, allosteric regulation, inhibitors, denaturationMetabolism II: Energy flow in the cell (respiration and photosynthesis)Points covered are:Autotrophs, heterotrophsFundamental role of ATPEnergy-producing metabolismsAerobic cellular respirationFermentationPhotosynthesisMendelian genetics, meiosis, crossover and related genesThe points covered are:Historical background to the birth of geneticsRecall of meiosis and comparison with mitosisMendel's lawsPhenotype and genotypeTest-crossCodominance, partial dominance, polyallelic and polygenic heredity, pleiotropy, epistasisSex chromosome-related heredityGene linkage, spanning, genetic map.

Session 1: The student's jobUniversity teaching: essential differences from high school. How to adapt? Work organization and time management from the start of the academic year: tools and information on best practices.Session 2: Understanding your lectureIn a large-audience lecture with a Block 1 teacher, active note-taking.Evaluation of this note-taking, analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the different techniques used.Precision and rigor required at university: anticipate the teacher's requirements.Session 3: Memorizing your courseResearch into memorization strategies in relation to how memory works and the teacher's requirements.Making personal study tools based on syllabus extracts and note-taking.Getting down to work and staying there: strategies for resisting temptation.Session 4: Student testimonialsExchange with students who have experienced and succeeded in their first year at university.

The "Vulnerabilities and Societies" ("V&S") research center takes an interdisciplinary approach to the relationship between vulnerability(ies) and society(ies). It is the result of the merger of the Droits fondamentaux & Lien social center (formerly Droit et sécurité d'existence) and the Projucit center (Protection juridique des citoyens), which decided to join forces to reflect on the fragilities observed in our societies.