Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the theoretical and methodological fundamentals in science and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Identify, describe and explain basic scientific and mathematical principles
• Understand laboratory techniques: testing, measuring, monitoring protocol, and security
• Select and rigorously apply knowledge, tools and methods in sciences and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Collaborate, work in a team
• Interact effectively with other students to carry out collaborative projects.
• Communicate in a structured way - both orally and in writing, in French and English - giving clear, accurate, reasoned information
• Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and a board both orally and in writing
• Use several methods of written and graphic communication: text, tables, equations, sketches, maps, graphs, etc.
• Present analysis or experiment results in laboratory reports
• Demonstrate thoroughness and independence throughout their studies
• Demonstrate self-awareness, asses themself, and develop appropriate learning strategies.
• Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness

Learning Outcomes of UE

Master concepts of Physics in the field of wave phenomena, special theory of relativity, quantum physics and nuclear physics;
Identify and explain wave characteristics;
Describe Doppler effect;
Use Fourier analysis to study waves;
Establish and discuss electromagnetic wave equation starting from Maxwell's equations;
Explain electromagnetic radiation sources;
Explain methods allowing to polarize electromagnetic radiation;
Express, explain and justify mathematically physical consequences of superposition of coherent waves : interferences, diffraction, standing waves, beating,...
Establish acoustic wave equation;
Understand notions of hearing;
Explain the limits of classical physics ;
Express principles of special theory of relativity ;
Establish and discuss fundamental equations of relativity;
Describe using one dimensional wave mechanics formalism the behavior of particles in various potentials, and quantum tunnelling;
Describe steps leading to solution of Schrödinger equation for hydrogen atom;
Explain radioactive decay, fission and fusion mechanisms;
Describe nuclear models;
Use atomic mass and half-time tables ;
Apply in exercises and in practical works theoretical concepts.

Content of UE

Modern Physics - AA Wave phenomena
Modern Physics - AA Modern Physics

Prior Experience

Fundamentals of Physics and Mathematics

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Oral examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Written examination
• Graded tests

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Laboratory Work: 25% of the mark (lab reports + written examination on protocols and exercises outside of the regular examination period);
Written examination (Modern Physics): 75% of the mark

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Oral examination (Wave phenomena): 40% of the mark; Laboratory Work: 15% of the mark (lab reports + written examination on protocols and exercises); Written examination (Modern Physics), 45% of the mark

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable