Objectives of general skills

• Understand the theoretical and methodological fundamentals in arts, science, engineering and construction to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Identify, describe and explain the basic artistic, scientific and mathematical principles
• Understand laboratory techniques: testing, measuring, monitoring protocol, and security
• Select and thoroughly apply knowledge, methods and tools in arts, sciences, engineering sciences and construction 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 - visually, orally and in writing, in French and English - giving clear, accurate, and reasoned information
• Argue to and persuade a project owner, teachers and a board orally, with visual aids 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 scientific and cultural curiosity and open-mindedness

UE's Learning outcomes

-To acquire basic knowledge of Physics in the following fields: geometric optics, electricity and wave physics. -To solve a contextualized problem. -Notions of approximation, order of magnitude and dimensional analysis. -Notion of infinitesimal decomposition (integral calculus). -Notion of phasors (complex number). -To understand and to use an experimental set-up. -To manage measurement and computation of errors.

UE Content

-Preface : Generalities about Physics: scientific approach; application field; units; some reminder about mechanical physics. -Geometric optics : nature and propagation of light; reflection; refraction; mirrors; diopter, lens; eye; perception of colors; characteristics of optical systems; instruments. -Electricity and magnetism : electrostatics; electrokinetics; electrodynamics; electromagnetism. -Wave physics : generalities; electromagnetic waves; accoustical waves; interferences; diffraction; Doppler effect; beat phenomenon.

Prior experience

Physics and basic mathematics (secondary level)

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination
• Quoted exercices
• Remediation test
• eTest

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• N/A

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination
• Quoted exercices

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

• Oral examination
• Quoted exercices