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Cursus: GEO1-2203
GEO1-2203
Physics for Energy and Transport
Cursus informatie
CursuscodeGEO1-2203
Studiepunten (EC)7,5
Cursusdoelen
After completion of the course, the student is able to:
  • deduce the relevant physical aspects of a (physical) problem;
  • apply the basic principles of physics to predict simple physical situations ;
  • apply the principles of mechanics and electricity to assess scientific and technological developments.
  • understand and explain the mechanical and electrical principles of energy and transport technology;
  • compute and calculate theoretical and realistic properties of energy and transport technology;
  • enjoy the beauty of the laws of physics.
Inhoud
This course is centered on classical mechanics and electricity, placed in the context of (sustainable) energy and transport. The course guarantees a solid physics foundation for the students, conveying physics methods and approaches that can be beneficial later in their career. The required mathematical skills (trigonometry, calculus, vectors and solving equations) will be practiced and extended throughout the course.
The course constitutes a bridge between physics and mathematics knowledge gained in secondary education and more specialized courses in the continuation of the bachelor, and it is especially close to the second-year course Applied Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion (GEO2-2212).

This course includes an Honours component.

Academic skills:
  • Assess quantitative statements based on the physical (real) world.
  • Calculate with significant number of figures
  • Solve problems using physical considerations and mathematical techniques.
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