PHYSICS I (4 CREDITS)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: LO1 – Utilize the system units and convert units of physical quantities.; LO2 – Use vectors to describe physical observations; LO3 – Explain motion along straight line, two-dimensional motion, force and motion, energy and conservation of energy, rotational motion, equilibrium and elasticity, and its application.; LO4 – Identify concept of center of mass and linear momentum, fluids, oscillations, waves and temperature, and its application.

Topics:

1. Introduction;
2. Vectors;
3. Motion Along Straight Line;
4. Two- Dimensional Motion;
5. Force and Motion;
6. Energy and Work;
7. Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy;
8. Centre of Mass and Linear Momentum;
9. Rotational Motion;
10. Equilibrium and Elasticity;
11. Gravitation;
12. Fluids;
13. Oscillations;
14. Waves;
15. Temperature, Heat and the First Law of Thermodynamics.