This course, intended for students in the first year of a Bachelor’s degree in mathematical sciences, describes the basic concepts useful for understanding all physicochemical phenomena. This part of the general physics course focuses primarily on the mechanics of particles and solid bodies.
At the end of this teaching unit, the student should be able to:
Express themselves in writing using correct scientific terminology;
Use the formulae, laws and principles of classical mechanics appropriately to analyse and interpret a situation in everyday and/or professional life;
Handle orders of magnitude and units appropriately;
Explain and interpret natural and everyday phenomena using concepts from physical science;
Develop scientific critical thinking and construct scientific reasoning when faced with a given problem.
This course, intended for students in the first year of a Bachelor’s degree in mathematical sciences, describes the basic concepts useful for understanding all physicochemical phenomena. This part of the general physics course focuses primarily on the mechanics of particles and rigid bodies.
At the end of this teaching unit, the student should be able to:
Engage in a process of continuous learning and reflection;
Develop a responsible, critical and reflective approach to professional practices;
Structure their thinking, express themselves clearly in writing and orally using precise and appropriate vocabulary, and substantiate their arguments;
Use appropriate techniques and tools to study and understand observable phenomena;
Combine a systemic approach with scientific reasoning and critical thinking.
1. Mechanics of the material point. 2. Solid state mechanics. 3. Wave physics. 4. Thermal physics.
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 Mathematics | 1 | 8 | Yes |