PC1221 Fundamentals of Physics 1

(August to November 2008)

Syllabus
This module aims to bridge the gap between O level physics and 1st year university physics level. The syllabus covers: vectors, linear motion, velocity, acceleration, equations of kinematics, linear momentum, conservation of energy and linear momentum, forces, laws of motion and applications, work, energy, power, conservation laws, gravitation, circular motion, temperature, zeroth law, first law of thermodynamics, heat, heat capacity, ideal gas laws, thermal expansion of solids and liquids, work and heat transfer in thermodynamic processes.

Lecturer

A/Prof Tay Seng Chuan (Head, IT Unit, Faculty of Science
Associate Professor, Department of Physics
SM2-SM3 Bridging Courses Coordinator, Dean's Office
Resident Fellow (Block E), Temasek Hall)

Mail to: scitaysc@nus.edu.sg

Tel: 65168752

About your lecturer: http://www.physics.nus.edu.sg/~phytaysc/

Consultation

• Day: S16-02, Dean's Office. By email appointment or Tel at any time. It is better to give a telephone call (65168752) first.
• Night and weekends: Temasek Hall, Block E, Room E100. You are certainly welcome but give a call first.

Timetable

Lecture: Every Tuesday and Friday, 10am to 12nn at LT27
Tutorial and Lab: Alternate week basis (NUS and SM2 students will attend different classes)
Exam: 29/11/2008 (Sat) 1:00 PM. Close Book.

Download Lecturenotes

Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 19, Chapter 20

Download Experiment Handouts
Data Analysis and Lab Handouts and Data Sheets

Download Tutorial Questions

Tutorial 1, Tutorial 2, Tutorial 3, Tutorial 4, Tutorial 5, Tutorial 6

Discussion Forum for PC1221 (available at IVLE)

http://ivle.nus.edu.sg

Who To Ask

Teaching Assistant (Mr Dewanto Andreas)

Lab Instructor (Mr Kenneth Hong)