 | Study programme 2020-2021 | Français | |
 | Universe: Structure and Components | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Physics à la Faculty of Science |
| Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what special Covid-19 assessment methods are possibly planned for the end of Q3 |
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| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-B1-SCPHYS-007-M | Compulsory UE | QUINET Pascal | S888 - Physique atomique et astrophysique |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| S-PHYS-810 | Universe: Structure and Components | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals
- Have a good knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of physics and of the role of models and theories.
- Undertake further study having already acquired and enhanced the necessary learning skills
- Provide clear and accurate information
- Communicate complex information to a qualified scientific partner
- Have a rigorous scientific approach
- Solve simple problems in the context of physics by identifying their basic aspects and by using both appropriate theoretical and experimental methods
- Have integrated theoretical and/or practical skills during an introductory training session on scientific research
Learning Outcomes of UE
At the end of this course, the students will be able to describe the structure of Universe and to define its different components.
Content of UE
- A brief history of astronomy
- The night sky
- The motion of planets
- The Earth
- The solar system
- The Sun
- The stars
- The galaxies
Prior Experience
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Oral Examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Oral examination on the theoretical course (2/3) and the practical works (1/3).
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Oral examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Oral examination on the theoretical course (2/3) and the practical works (1/3).
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-PHYS-810 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-PHYS-810 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-810 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-810 | Not applicable |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-810 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-810 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-PHYS-810 | N.F. Comins, A la découverte de l'Univers. Introduction à l'astronomie et à l'astrophysique (De Boeck, 2011) M. Séguin & B. Villeneuve, Astronomie et Astrophysique : cinq grandes idées pour explorer et comprendre l'Univers (De Boeck Université, 2002) |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| S-PHYS-810 | Authorized |