Unit Code: PHY403

Unit Name: Foundation Physics II

Description: The purpose of this unit is to provide students with a clear and logical presentation of the basic foundation concept in physics required by those who intend to continue studying physics or related areas of study at the tertiary level. This unit is broadening your knowledge of electrical physics and wave mechanics. In the delivery of this unit, emphasis will also be given to the conduct of practical experiments, demonstration of safe/accurate use of apparatus and electrical meters, demonstration of skills in using scientific methods of solving problems, understanding of common physics principles and their applications to everyday situation and technology.

Learning Target Outcomes: Acquire knowledge and demonstrate understanding of: (i) the physical principles and concepts governing Electricity & Magnetism (for instance; electric and magnetic force and field, circuits, induction), Vibrations & Waves and Modern Physics (Photo-electric effect and Atomic, (ii) Scientific vocabulary, terminology and conventions (including symbols, quantities and units) Develop skills and abilities necessary to: i.) understand and use vectors together with right/left hand and screw rules, (ii) represent information using appropriate alternative representations (words to graphical, pictorial or mathematical forms), (iii) simplify problems by identifying appropriate models, (iv) apply knowledge and basic understanding to solve problems ranging from simple to moderate mathematical complexity related to Electric and magnetic force and field, electric charge, electric potential, electric circuits, current, voltage and resistance, capacitors, inductors, electromagnetic induction, waves, Photo-electric effect and like. Develop skills and abilities to: (i) (safely) use experimental equipment (such as power supplies, Electrical meters, resistors, capacitors, Van der Graaf Generator and like) and make accurate physical measurements (with appropriate uncertainty and units) (ii) understand the basic specification and limitations of various measuring devices, with particular emphasis on how measurement uncertainties propagate to yield uncertainties in derived results. Acquire the ability to communicate an understanding of: (i) fundamental physics principles and problem-solving strategies, as well as an analysis of experimental data and the inherent uncertainties involved.

Prerequisite: MER

Prerequisite Sentence: Minimum Entry Requirement of the programme

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 2