Physique 1 -formation
Topic outline
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Physics is the science that studies matter and the fields affecting it, such as gravity, the exploitation of the energies associated with matter and its movement, and the ability to transform energy into its various forms. It attempts to measure it and develops a mathematical model capable of representing it outside the experimental laboratory. One of the basic features of physics is that it is an experimental science that does not depend on the theoretical side only.
This course entitled Physics 1 is intended for first-year students of « Earth and Universe Sciences ». This course offers an in-depth introduction to the basics of general physics and aims to deepen students' knowledge in the domain of mechanics, optics, acoustic waves, etc. It allows students to acquire basic knowledge in physics so they can employ it in various fields and use it in all problems they encounter during their training.
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University: Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center - Mila
Institute: Natural and Life Sciences
Department: Earth and Universe Sciences
Target Audience: First Year students of Earth and Universe Sciences
Course Title: Physics 1
Teaching Unit: UEF 1.1.2
Credit: 03
Coefficient: 02
Duration 15 weeks
Weekly Timetable:
- Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. course / Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. TEs
Teaching Location: Classroom 9 - Block 4
Teacher Responsible: Dr Imene AMEUR
Evaluation Method:
- Continuous Exam + Homework + Participation
- Final Examination
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Teacher: Dr Imene AMEUR
University: Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center - Mila
Institute: Natural and Life Sciences
Department: Earth and Universe Sciences
Availability: Every Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. / In Classroom 9 - Block 4
Contact by email at:
E-mail: ameur.i@centre-univ-mila.dz
I undertake to respond by email within 48 hours of receipt of the message, except in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
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This course of Physics 1 is directed to first-year Earth and Universe science students. It aims to obtain basic knowledge in general physics, address various basic concepts in physics, understand physical phenomena, and analyze them into mathematical equations to solve physics problems.
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recognize various basic concepts in physics in the fields of mechanics, optics, acoustics waves, and ultrasound.
- Understand the basic laws that allow theoretical and practical study of any physics problem.
- Apply the basic laws of physics (Newton's, Kepler's laws ....) and the relationships (dimensional analysis ....) to solve physics problems.
- Analyze the motion of the material points and planets, as well as analyze the propagation of light and acoustic waves.
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To be able to follow the course of Physics 1 properly, it is necessary to have some prior knowledge of physics and mathematics that you have previously studied, likewise:
- Must have some understanding of general mathematics such as vector operations, and derivatives of functions...
- Must have a background in general physics including classical mechanics.
Dear students, before starting this course you must pass the following pre-requisites test:
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If you fail to solve the entrance test, you must refer to the following references before starting this course
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This course contains four chapters (Learning units), and each chapter includes several units that allow acquiring basic notions in physics. I supported each chapter with series of exercises that allowed a better understanding of the concepts. Here is the lesson plan:
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Mechanics of the Material Point
- Chapter 3: Optics
- Chapter 4: Acoustic waves
Concept map of chapter contents
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This space is designated for communication between us to exchange information for a good understanding of the course, as well as asking various questions about the concepts presented in the course or the applied exercises session.
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By the end of this chapter, the student will be able to:
- Define a vector, physical quantities, and units of measurement
- Identify and write the equations for dot product, cross product, and dimensional analysis
- Classify uncertainty into absolute and relative uncertainty
- Apply dimensional analysis to solve certain physical problems
- Use the uncertainty relationship in different measurement experiments
- Calculate the scalar and the vector product
- Rewrite a physics equation using dimensional analysis
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By the end of this chapter, the student will be able to:
- Define the position, velocity and acceleration vector of a material point
- Classify the movement: rectilinear or curvilinear movement
- Apply the laws of Newton, Kepler and the conservation of energy to solve certain physical problems
- Compare Newton's laws and the conservation of energy method to solve physical problems
- Discover the movement of the planets
- Conclude the simple method to solve physical problems
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Ultimately, it is necessary to pass the final test to ensure a good understanding of this course and to check the acquisition of the skills targeted in this course.
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If you fail to solve the exit test and get a mark less than 10/20, you must refer to your course or the following references
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- Sonin, Ain A. The Physical Basis of Dimensional Analysis. 2nd Edition, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MIT, Cambridge. (2001)
- Alrasheed, Salma. Principles of mechanics: Fundamental university physics. Springer Nature, 2019
- Yıldız, Ali. "A discussion on an expression written about dimensional analysis in a physics textbook." European Journal of Physics Education 6, no. 3 (2017): 1-7.
- Halliday, D., R. Resnick, and J. Walker. "Current and Resistance." Fundamentals of physics, 6th ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York (2001): 423-440.
- Cohen, Michael, and Larry Gladney. Classical mechanics: A critical introduction. Michael Cohen, 2013.
- Bettini, Alessandro. A Course in Classical Physics 1--Mechanics. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2016.
- Gibaud, Alain, and Michel Henry. Cours de physique: cours et exercices avec solutions. Mécanique du point. Dunod, 1999.
- Arovas, Daniel. "Lecture notes on classical mechanics (a work in progress)." (2013).
- Tsokos, K. Andreas. Physics for the IB Diploma Coursebook with Free Online Material. Cambridge University Press, 2014.
- https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/circles/Lesson-4/Kepler-s-Three-Laws
- https://study.com/academy/lesson/how-to-use-the-formulas-for-newtons-laws.html
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Here is the evaluation grid for this course. Please fill it out carefully and send it by email.
