Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• 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

Learning Outcomes of UE

Acquiring basic knowledge of Physics in the following fields: geometric optics, electricity and wave physics.  Solving a contextualized problem. Notions of approximation, order of magnitude and dimensional analysis.  Notion of infinitesimal decomposition (integral calculus). Notion of phasors (complex number). Understanding and to use an experimental set-up.

Content of UE

Preface : Generalities about Physics: scientific approach; application field; units.- Geometric optics : nature and propagation of light; reflection; refraction; mirrors; diopters; lenses; eye; colors; optical systems; instruments. - Electricity and magnetism : electrostatics; electrokinetics; electrodynamics; electromagnetism; alternating current. - Wave physics : generalities; interferences; standing waves; diffraction; beats; electromagnetic waves; acoustic waves.

Prior Experience

Physics and basic mathematics (secondary school teaching level)

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Oral examination
• Quoted exercices

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Marked exercise (optics): 10 %Marked exercise (electricity): 20 %Laboratory evaluation (lab reports + test): 15 %Oral exam (theory : optics + electricity + wave physics): 55 %

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination
• Quoted exercices

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Marked exercise (optics + electricity): 30 %
Laboratory evaluation (lab reports + test): report from Q1: 15 %
Oral exam (theory : optics + electricity + wave physics): 55 %

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• Oral examination
• Quoted exercices

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Marked exercise (optics + electricity): 30 %
Laboratory evaluation (lab reports + test): report from Q1: 15 %
Oral exam (theory : optics + electricity + wave physics): 55 %