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Principles of Physics |
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Introduction |
This is an introductory calculus-based physics course for engineering and science undergraduates.
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Objectives |
After the completion of the course, the students will have gained a strong understanding of the basic concepts and principles of physics through a broad range of interesting applications to the real world.
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Units Covered |
Vectors. Motion in 1D and 2Ds. The Laws of Motion. Energy and Energy Transfer. Potential Energy. Momentum and Collisions. Relativity. Rotational Motion. Gravity and Planetary Orbits. Oscillatory Motion. Mechanical Waves. Superposition and Standing Waves. Fluid Mechanics. Temperature and the Kinetic Theory of Gases. Energy in Thermal Processes. Heat engines and Entropy. Laws of Thermodynamics. Electric Forces, Electric Fields, Electric Potential and Capacitance. Current and Direct Current Circuits. Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields. Faraday's Law and Inductance. Electromagnetic Waves. Reflection and Refraction of Light. Image formation by Mirrors and Lenses.
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Assessment |
Certificate of Participation will be issued basing on following criteria:
Please take all the required online tests and score at least 70% each.
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Course Materials |
"Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text", 4th Edition, Raymond A. Serway | © 2006 (supplementary material)
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Fees |
$385 (Includes GST) |
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Duration |
3 months access |
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Lecturer |
Associate Professor Gah-Kok, Jacob Gan |
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Lecturer Profile |
Associate Professor Gah-Kok, Jacob Gan
He started his apprenticeship as an EDB projects officer in 1975 after graduating from the then University of Singapore with a mechanical engineering degree. Lured by the opportunities in Saudi Arabia, he joined a Singapore-based company to manage a cargo handling operation at Jeddah Port in 1977. After failing to strike black-gold there, he returned to Singapore in 1978 and worked for a firm to set up and manage a manufacturing plant as its general manager until in 1983 when NTU (then NTI) made him an offer that excited him. He went for his graduate studies at the University of Michigan in 1984 and has been working with NTU ever since.
In addition to face-to-face learning and teaching, he also has great passion for eLearning and has been developing and conducting eLearning courses, both scientific and soft-skill based courses. To hone his presentation skills he has been active practicing his babblings in Toastmasters clubs, including taking parts in many speech contests which he failed to win until recently when he emerged Champion in the District 80 Area Z Humorous Speech Contest. |
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