S.PHM101, Physics I

Credits:3

Weekly learning hour for Lecture, Seminar, Lab, Homework: 2:1:1:5

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is a 3-credit hour lecture, seminar, laboratory based course that requires the application of algebra, trigonometry, and vectors to solve real-world problems and must be completed in one semester. This course mainly focuses on Newtonian mechanics, molecular physics and electricity, where students acquire the skills to plan experiments, perform measurements and process measurement results based on scientific principles.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Learning outcomes from the lectures and seminars:

1. Mastering the basic concepts of kinematics and dynamics, identify the equations of motion and acquire the ability to solve the problems and explain the equations of motion (Explain).
2. Identifying the differential equation of a wave oscillation and applying mathematical, statistical, and computational skills to develop solutions (Execute)
3. Acquiring the computational skills to perform calculations in inertial and non-inertial reference frames and explaining the applications of the Lorentz transformation (Explain).
4. Evaluating, assessing, and interpreting physical phenomena using the kinetic theory of  gases and the fundamental laws of thermodynamics (Analyze)
5. Identifying relevant physical laws and principles related to the electric field, electric polarization and direct current and and applying them in simple calculations (Use)

Learning outcomes from the laboratory lessons:

1. Applying relevant theoretical knowledge of mechanics and molecular physics to perform the experiments and measurements (Execute)
2. Developing the ability to use laboratory equipment and evaluating, assessing, and interpreting their experimental results (Analyze)
3. Evaluating the difference between experimental and theoretical values, processing of data and errors (Analyze).