Objectives of general skills

• 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 achieve 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
• Be self-aware, self-assess and develop appropriate learning strategies
• Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness

UE's Learning outcomes

Acquire fundamental knowledge in the fields of geometric optics, physics of motion, electricity and magnetism.

Formulate, explain and apply in problems fundamental laws and conservation principles of classical physics.

Put into equations simple physics problems

Draw a sketch of a physical situation

Master notion of approximation,order of magnitude calculation and dimensional analysis

Understand and use an experimental set-up.

Manage measurement and incertitude estimation.

UE Content

General Physics - Part 1
General Physics - Part 2

Prior experience

Fundamentals of Mathematics (secondary school level)