UCL - Physique expérimentale et introduction mathématique aux sciences expérimentales (1e partie)

[MD1102]

[60h + 21h] 8 credits

This course is taught in the 1st semester.

Teacher(s): Bernard Mahieu, Bernard Piraux

Language: French

Level: First

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

The objective of this course is twofold: education and training. On one hand, the aim is to instil in the students a right method of approaching scientific matters and on the other hand, to provide them with all the elements necessary to a good understanding of the technical world they will be confronted with in a next future.
According to the course of study, priority is given to applications dealing with life sciences.

Main themes

Physics is considered as an experimental science based on the precise observation of reality, on the collection of pertinent data and on assumptions to be validated. The course starts with some revisions in mathematics and statistics, followed by a detailed study of mechanics, periodic phenomena and thermal physics.

Content and teaching methods

Content
- Mathematics : Functions, Calculus, Vectors
- Statistics : Theory of errors (Gauss)
- Particles and solids mechanics
- Fluid mechanics
- Periodic phenomena : harmonic motion, resonance, interferences, reflection et diffraction
- Thermal physics : kinetic theory of gases, calorimetry, thermodynamics

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Methods
- Lectures with audiovisual aid
- Tutorials
- Labs and problems in small groups
- Softwares and iCampus forums
Prerequisite
- Elements of calculus
Evaluation
- During the term, continuous assessment
- At the end of the term, written and oral examination + lab exam.
Support
- Written course and applications book
- Illustrations et complements via iCampus
- Tutorials via iCampus