Unit Code: PHY301

Unit Name: Preliminary Physics I

Description: To introduce students to the basic concepts and principles involved in physics. This course attempts to motivate the student through practical examples that demonstrate the role of physics in other disciplines. Practical sessions will be used to enhance the theoretical concepts studied in lectures. This unit will provide the knowledge of basic Mechanics, Light and Heat. In this unit\\\'s delivery, emphasis will be placed on conducting practical experiment and demonstration safe and accurate use of apparatus, developing skills in using scientific methods of solving problems, understanding of common physics principles and their application to a range of everyday situation and technology.

Learning Target Outcomes: The course will involve theoretical and practical aspects. As a result of completing this unit, the students will be able to: 1. Use the three equations of motion to solve a simple kinematics question. 2. Apply Newton’s laws to solve questions. 3. Use Snell’s law to solve refraction of light and waves questions. 4. Describe the particle model and the wave model of light. 5. Describe the three ways for heat transfer. 6. Apply Charles’s and Boyle’s laws to solve questions. 7. To gain an understanding of the use and limitations of the measuring instruments. 8. To draw and analyse graphs of various motion using ticker timer analysis. 9. To gain an understanding of reflection, refraction, dispersion and interference of light. 10. To gain an understanding of kinetic theory, heat transfer and gas laws.

Prerequisite: Students who have passed Form 5 exams or equivalent or who have done Science at Form 6 level or equivalent but have not been successful in the Physics.

Prerequisite Sentence: Minimum Entry Requirement of the programme

Credit Point: 10

Offered In: Semester 1