General physics in APP

This course covers the basic physical concepts required for a quantitative understanding of biology. As in the rest of the APP biology degree, the approach is problem-based.

The program of this UE will be declined in :

• 2 Tutoring sessions of 3 hours: 2 Formative issues
• 2 x 3-hour practical sessions
• 1 CM of 1.5 h

Know and be able to manipulate, in relation to simple problems of biological interest, the elementary concepts of optics, fluid mechanics, diffusion processes, and some notions of thermodynamics.

Derivative

100% Continuous assessment :

• 40% Specific knowledge and know-how
• 40% Cross-disciplinary know-how
• 20% Know-how

Recommended prerequisites* :

Mathematics and physics at scientific baccalaureate level

Hourly volumes* :

            CM :

            TD: 7.5h

            TP :

            Field :6h