PC1221 Fundamentals of Physics 1

(August to November 2011)

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
Associate Dean (Special Duties)
Head, IT Unit, Faculty of Science
Associate Professor, Department of Physics
SM2-SM3 Bridging Courses Co-Coordinator, Dean's Office
Resident Fellow (Block E), Temasek Hall
Warden, Ridge View Residences

Mail to: scitaysc@nus.edu.sg

Tel: 6516 8752

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

Consultation

• Day: S16-08-13, Dean's Office. By email appointment or Tel at any time. It is better to give a telephone call (6516 8752) first.
• Night and weekends: Temasek Hall, Block E, Room E100. You are certainly welcome but give a call first.

Timetable

Lecture: Every Monday and Thursday, 12nn to 2pm at LT25
Tutorial and Lab: Preferred alternate week basis

Download Lecturenotes

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

Click here for PC1221 e-Learning Lecture Session

Click here for PC1221 e-Learning Tutorial Session (Part 1)

Click here for PC1221 e-Learning Tutorial Session (Part 2)

Click here for Make-up Lecture on 29 October 2011 (Segment 1)

Click here for Make-up Lecture on 29 October 2011 (Segment 2)

Click here for Make-up Lecture on 29 October 2011 (Segment 3)

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 Lim Yen Kheng)
Office: S12-02-12
Tel: 6516 2625
Mail to: phylyk@nus.edu.sg

Lab Instructor (Mr Kenneth Hong)

Office: S13-04-03

Tel: 6516 2631
Mail to: phyhcmk@nus.edu.sg