Study programme 2020-2021 | Français | ||
Modern Physics | |||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Engineering à la Faculty of Engineering |
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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UI-B2-IRCIVI-006-M | Compulsory UE | MOINY Francis | F901 - Physique Générale |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.00 | Année |
AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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I-PHYS-022 | Wave Phenomena | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | 40.00% |
I-PHYS-023 | Modern Physics | 18 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 60.00% |
Programme component | ||
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UI-B1-IRCIVI-003-M Engineering Mathematics 1 | ||
UI-B1-IRCIVI-004-M Engineering Mathematics 2 | ||
UI-B1-IRCIVI-006-M General Physics |
Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
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
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
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
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)
Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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I-PHYS-022 |
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I-PHYS-023 |
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Mode of delivery
AA | Mode of delivery |
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I-PHYS-022 |
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I-PHYS-023 |
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Required Reading
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I-PHYS-022 | |
I-PHYS-023 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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I-PHYS-022 | Not applicable |
I-PHYS-023 | Not applicable |
Recommended Reading
AA | |
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I-PHYS-022 | |
I-PHYS-023 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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I-PHYS-022 | Not applicable |
I-PHYS-023 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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I-PHYS-022 | E. Hecht - 2005 - Optique - Pearson Education France. J. Franeau - 1978 - Physique, tome 1 - Lielens Bruxelles. R. Resnick, D. Halliday - 1980 - Ondes, optique et physique moderne - InterEditions. |
I-PHYS-023 | J. Franeau - 1978 - Physique, tome 2 - Lielens Bruxelles. R. Resnick, D. Halliday - 1980 - Ondes, optique et physique moderne - InterEditions. Thornton, Rex - 2010 - Physique moderne, de boeck F. Mayet - 2015 - Physique nucléaire appliquée, de boeck |
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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I-PHYS-022 | Authorized |
I-PHYS-023 | Authorized |