 | Study programme 2020-2021 | Français | |
 | Newtonian and Relativistic Mechanics : Classical mechanics | ||
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-BM-SCPHYS-002-M | Optional UE | SEMAY Claude | S824 - Physique nucléaire et subnucléaire |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| S-PHYS-811 | Newtonian and Relativistic Mechanics (part B) | 30 | 30 | 0 | 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.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematics suitable for the study of physics, and be able to use this mathematics in applications in the field of physics
- Undertake further study having already acquired and enhanced the necessary learning skills
- 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
Learning Outcomes of UE
Understand the basic principles of newtonian mechanics
Solve simple problems in the framework of newtonian mechanics
Content of UE
Newtonian mechanics
Linear motion
Energy and angular momentum
Central forces: orbits
Central forces: scattering
Rotating frames
Two-body and N-body problems
Rigid bodies
Small oscillations
Prior Experience
Notions of tensor calculus
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Oral Examination
- Written examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Written (exercices): 40%
Oral (theory): 60% (can only be presented if the written exam is presented)
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Oral examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-PHYS-811 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-PHYS-811 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-811 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-811 | Not applicable |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-811 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-811 | Tom Kibble and Frank Berkshire, Classical mechanics, Imperial College Press, 2004 (available in library) |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-PHYS-811 | Not applicable |
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-811 | Unauthorized |