General physics : mechanics (English)

PHYS-101(en) / 6 credits

Teacher: Manley Suliana

Language: English

Summary

Students will learn the principles of mechanics to enable a better understanding of physical phenomena, such as the kinematics and dyamics of point masses and solid bodies. Students will acquire the capacity to quantitatively analyze these effects with the appropriate theoretical tools.

Content

Keywords

General physics, point masses, coordinates, kinematics, energy, work

Learning Prerequisites

Recommended courses

Math level required for "maturité fédérale", see on the left the hyperlinks and the book, indicative of the level of math appropriate for a good start at EPFL.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Develop a know-how to solve a problem
  • Structure models in terms of differentials equations
  • Apply simplifying assumptions to describe an experience
  • Estimate orders of magnitude
  • Distinguish the theoretical models describing Natura
  • Contextualise theoretical models in every day life
  • Formulate a physical model

Transversal skills

  • Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.

Teaching methods

Lectures + exercises

Assessment methods

The course concludes with a written exam

Resources

Bibliography

  • Serway, Physics for Scientists and Engineers.
  • Douglas Giancoli. Physics for Scientists and Engineers. 4th Edition.
  • D. Halliday, R. Resnick, K. S. Krane. Physics, Volume 1.

Ressources en bibliothèque

Prerequisite for

General physics II

In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: General physics : mechanics (English)
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: General physics : mechanics (English)
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: General physics : mechanics (English)
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: General physics : mechanics (English)
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: General physics : mechanics (English)
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: General physics : mechanics (English)
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: General physics : mechanics (English)
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: General physics : mechanics (English)
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: General physics : mechanics (English)
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Written (winter session)
  • Subject examined: General physics : mechanics (English)
  • Lecture: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 3 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks

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