Practical Labs in Mechanics/EEA/Physics at CUPGE

This is a laboratory course intended for students in the CUPGE Physics and Mathematics program and the CUPGE Mechanics program; it is shared with part of the PCSI portal’s lab course. These lab sessions will enable students to acquire fundamental concepts from the three disciplines (physics, mechanics, and electrical engineering), which are essential for continuing their studies in their chosen specialty or for transitioning to other disciplines.

Introduction to basic concepts in physics, mechanics, and EEA (electronics, electrical energy, and automation).

Be able to set up an experimental setup.
Be able to take measurements using various instruments and evaluate the uncertainties.
Be able to interpret a measurement in light of the concepts learned in class.

Know how to use a spreadsheet program for data processing.

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Syllabus for the PCSI Portal Practical Training Course (4 ECTS)

1) Physics (12 hours)

- Introduction to Uncertainty Measurement

- Measuring the period of a pendulum

- Measurement of volumes and densities

- A marble falling into a liquid

2) Mechanics (12 hours)

- Connecting rod/crank motion in a 2-stroke engine

- Animation of a letter-weighing system 

- Statics and Friction

3) EEA (12 hours)

- Introduction to Resistance, Current, and Voltage Measurements

- RC circuit in transient conditions

- RC circuit operating in steady-state sinusoidal conditions

- Lab: Introduction to Microcontrollers