Duration
40h Th, 40h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in chemistry | 7 crédits | |||
| Bachelor in mathematics | 7 crédits | |||
| Bachelor in physics | 8 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The general physics course is an introduction
to the modeling of observable phenomena. The course material covers the key concepts of classical physics, especially classical mechanics.
Table of contents :
1. Physics and units
2. Motion in one dimension
3. Vectors and motion in three dimensions
4. The laws of motion
5. Circular motion and applications of Newton's laws
6. Work, kinetic energy and potential energy
7. Linear momentum and collisions
8. Rotation of a rigid object about a fixed axis
9. Angular momentum and torque
10. Static equilibrium
11. Fluids
12. Oscillatory motion
13 Wave motion
14. Sound waves
15. Superposition and standing waves
16. Universal gravitation
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The primary goal is to introduce the students to the teaching and academic requirements while giving them a firm grounding in physics. Working and reflection methods proper to physics will be assimilated, while emphasizing their relevance to the study of other branches of science.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Lower-secondary and upper-secondary education in scientific disciplines and mathematics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Four lab sessions illustrate the course material. A session with experimental demonstrations is planned. Exercise sessions are organized on a weekly basis.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Face-to-face course. Based on the health situation, online learning may become the rule.
Recommended or required readings
A pdf version of the slides, notes and exercice sheets are available on myULiege (eCampus).
Reference book :
"Physics for Scientists and Engineers", R. A. Serway and J. W. Jewett, (Brooks Cole Edition, 2013) Ed. 9
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
- Remote
written exam
Additional information:
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Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The teaching staff (professors, assistants, logisticians) undertake to answer students' questions during the course periods (15/09-20/12 and 06/02-12/05).
During the examination sessions and official holidays, the teaching staff does not respond to various requests as all useful information is available at the physics secretariat.
Contacts
Teachers :
John Martin
tel. : 04/366 28 64 - email : jmartin@uliege.be
Nicolas Vandewalle
tel. : 04/366 37 03 - email : nvandewalle@uliege.be
Supervisor :
Christophe Becco
Institut de Physique, Bât. B5A, Sart Tilman
tel. : 04/366 35 80 - email : C.Becco@uliege.be
Teaching assistants :
Thomas Noblet
Institut de Physique, Bât. B5A, Sart Tilman
e-mail : T.Noblet@uliege.be
Colin Read
IPNAS, Bât B15, Sart Tilman
e-mail : Colin.Read@uliege.be
Secretary :
Christine Renson
Institut de Physique, Bât. B5A, Sart Tilman
tel. : 04/366 36 14 - email : Christine.Renson@uliege.be
Lab organization (groups, schedule) :
Christelle Prosperi
Institut de Physique, Bât. B5A, Sart Tilman
tel. : 04/366 36 63 - email : Christelle.Prosperi@uliege.be
Association of one or more MOOCs
The MOOC entitled 'Physique- Mécanique : bien entamer l'enseignement supérieur (S2)' is associated with this course.
Additional information:
In addition to the remediation organised within the course, the Physics MOOC, developed at ULiège and dealing with mechanics, could constitute an interesting additional resource for students who have difficulties with this subject.
The MOOC is available throughout the academic year free of charge. However, it is necessary to register on the FUN platform in order to access it.
Link: MOOC Physique