PHYS 1001 - Physics and the Modern Society

Course Description

This course is for students with no physics background. Course content: Principle of scientific theories and methods, Aristotle's law, Newtonian mechanics. Thermal physics, heat engine, energy crisis and global warming. Nature of waves and the physics of hearing and vision. Electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves and telecommunication. Relativity, quantum physics, nuclear energy and semiconductor. Developments and outlook of contemporary physics. Students without HKDSE qualifications may seek instructor’s approval for enrolment.

 

Teaching Pattern

  • Duration of course: about 13 weeks

  • Lecture hour(s) / tutorial hour(s) per week: 3 / 1

 

Content

  • Principle of scientific theories and methods

  • Aristotle's law, Newtonian mechanics

  • Thermal physics, heat engine, energy crisis and global warming

  • Nature of waves and the physics of hearing and vision

  • Electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves and telecommunication

  • Relativity, quantum physics, nuclear energy and semiconductor

  • Developments and outlook of contemporary physics

 

Remarks

  • This course is for students with no physics background

  • Exclusion: Level 3 or above in HKDSE 1/2x Physics or HKDSE 1x Physics; any PHYS courses at 1100-level or above

  • Common Core Course