Course 2024-2025

General physics: Mechanics [SPHYB124]

  • 8 credits
  • 55h+30h
  • 1st quarter
Language of instruction: French / Français

Learning outcomes

This course, intended for students in the first year of study for a bachelor's degree in the physical, chemical, geological, geographical and mathematical sciences, consists of a description of the basic notions useful for all physicochemical phenomena. This part of the general physics course focuses on the mechanics of the material point and the solid. At the end of this course, the student should be able to - Express themselves in writing in correct scientific terms; - Use the formulae, laws and principles of electromagnetism appropriately to analyse and interpret a situation in everyday and/or professional life; - Handle orders of magnitude and units appropriately; - Explain and interpret natural/ everyday phenomena with physical science concepts; - Develop scientific critical thinking and scientific reasoning about a problem put down .

Objectives

This course, intended for students in the first year of study for a bachelor's degree in the physical, chemical, geological, geographical and mathematical sciences, consists of a description of the basic notions useful for all physicochemical phenomena. This part of the general physics course focuses on the mechanics of the material point and the solid. At the end of this course, the student should be able to - To be part of an ongoing process of training and reflection. - To develop a responsible, critical and reflective approach to professional practice; - Structure their thoughts, express themselves clearly in writing and orally using a precise and appropriate vocabulary and be able to argue their points; - Use appropriate techniques and tools to study and understand observable phenomena - Combine scientific reasoning and critical thinking with a systems approach

Content

1. Mechanics of the material point. 2. Solid state mechanics. 3. Wave physics. 4. Thermal physics


Teaching methods

The course is delivered orally with the help of slide shows, computer animations and the lectures are illustrated by ad hoc scientific experiments performed in front of the students and by videos. The slideshows are accessible via the webcampus online platform. The animations projected on a large screen are also available on the webcampus online platform. Participatory teaching is encouraged via smartphone application or similar activity.

Evaluations

In November: formative development In January: certification assessment: written examination. The examination is closed book. The subject matter covered in the assessment includes everything that will be seen in the course. The exam can also be taken in June and August if the student does not pass the exam in January. Students are required to attend the practical sessions. The mark for the practical sessions is 20% of the final mark. To obtain a final grade, the student must present all parts of the exam (course, TD and TP).

Recommended readings

• 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)

Language of instruction

French / Français

Location for course

NAMUR

Organizer

Faculté des sciences
Rue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR

Degree of Reference

Undergraduate Degree