General Physics and elements of Mathematics 1

LPHY1114  2016-2017  Louvain-la-Neuve

General Physics and elements of Mathematics 1
9.0 credits
45.0 h + 45.0 h
1q

Teacher(s)
Delbar Thierry ;
Language
Français
Main themes

Introduction to Mathematics. Kinematics. Mechanics (point, solids and fluids). Deformation of solids. Thermal phenomena.

Aims

Knowledge of the concepts and fundamental laws of General Physics and of its applications, among others in Medicine.

Acquisition of a logical and critical mind. Learning the know how of probem modeling.

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Evaluation methods

Written exam (exercises and theory: total : 3h30)

Teaching methods

Oral lectures on a graphical tablet and projected on screen. All the screens are saved on iCampus. Simulations on computer and experiments during the lectures.

Weekly sessions of exercises. A few laboratories illustrating the main concepts.
Content

Introduction to Mathematics. Kinematics. Mechanics (point, solids and fluids). Deformation of solids. Thermal phenomena.

Bibliography

Collection of lecture notes.

Many books of General Physics available at the Library.
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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Program title
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine
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