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Cours scientifiques - MEC_1F001_EP : Physics I: Mechanics and Heat

Domaine > Mécanique.

Descriptif

Physics I (PHY101) introduces students to basis concepts in mechanics and thermodynamics. It first covers point-like and simple solids in various coordinate systems; while providing an overview of the fundamental law of dynamics, kinetic and potential energy, linear and angular momentum; central and conservative forces and mechanical work. Harmonic oscillators, free and forced oscillations, and resonance are studied in this context. Kinetic theory of ideal gas introduces the basic thermodynamic concepts: heat, temperature, entropy, efficiency, state variables for closed system. Upon completion of this course, students will master basic equations and principles in classical mechanics and thermodynamics and will be able to derive and solve simple models taken from their environment.

For this course, students can request to have a Pass/Fail grade instead of a letter grade. Students who receive a Pass grade still benefit from the ECTS credits associated to the course but their grade does not count towards calculating their GPA. Students can make such a request for a maximum of two courses during Semester 1.

Diplôme(s) concerné(s)

Parcours de rattachement

Format des notes

Numérique sur 20

Littérale/grade américain

Pour les étudiants du diplôme Bachelor of Science de l'Ecole polytechnique

Vos modalités d'acquisition :

Continuous assessment (60%):
- Midterm exam (50%). Written exam, duration: 1h30. No documents allowed. No electronic devices except for a scientific calculator without connecting capabilibities.
- Homework assignments (40%): five problem sets along the semester, and a group research project at the end of the semester.
- Attendance and involvement in lectures and tutorials (10%).

Final exam (40%):
- Written exam, duration: 2h.
- No documents allowed. No electronic devices except for a scientific calculator without connecting capabilibities.

Optional (bonus points):
Small experiments to be conducted at home, and quiz questions on the content of videos posted on Moodle, related to the course.

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Remedial exam:
- 40min oral exam: 10 min of prepatation + 30 min oral exam.
- No documents allowed. No electronic devices except for a scientific calculator without connecting capabilibities.

Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée écrêtée à une note seuil de 10)
    L'UE est acquise si note finale transposée >= D
    • Crédits ECTS acquis : 5 ECTS

    La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.

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