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Physics For Integrated Science

This course, General Physics for Integrated Science II, explores fundamental concepts in mechanics, heat energy, and wave properties. It covers physical quantities, motion, heat transfer, and wave phenomena such as reflection, refraction, and interference. Students will learn about scalars, vectors, thermodynamics, and the nature of light. The course aims to provide a solid foundation in physics principles relevant to integrated science.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
MechanicsHeat EnergyWavesThermodynamicsLight

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Physical Quantities

2

Motion

3

Heat and Thermodynamics

4

Wave Properties

5

Light

6

Elasticity

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Mechanics

5h

Unit 1: Physical Quantities

3 study hours
  • •Define fundamental and derived physical quantities.
  • •Identify the units for fundamental and derived quantities.
  • •Determine the dimensional representations of physical quantities.
  • •Identify basic measuring instruments.

Unit 2: Position, Distance and Displacement

2 study hours
  • •Explain frame of reference.
  • •Describe the position of an object.
  • •Explain displacement and distance.
  • •Distinguish between displacement and distance.
Week
2

Module 1: Mechanics

5h

Unit 3: Displacement, Speed and Velocity

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concepts of speed, velocity, displacement, and acceleration.
  • •Apply formulas to solve problems related to motion.

Unit 4: Vectors and scalar quantities

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concepts of scalars and vectors.
  • •Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities.
  • •Solve problems involving vector addition and resolution.
Week
3

Module 1: Mechanics

5h

Unit 5: Motion

5 study hours
  • •Distinguish between types of motion.
  • •Solve problems related to velocity and acceleration.
  • •Explain Newton's laws of motion.
  • •Solve problems related to motion in a vertical plane.
Week
4

Module 2: HEAT ENERGY

4h

Unit 1: Heat and its Measurement

4 study hours
  • •Define and explain the concept of heat.
  • •Explain temperature scales.
  • •Explain what a thermometer is.
  • •List the differences between various forms of thermometer.
Week
5

Module 2: HEAT ENERGY

4h

Unit 2: Thermometer

4 study hours
  • •Explain the working principle of a thermometer.
  • •Differentiate between different types of thermometers.
  • •Describe the use of a clinical thermometer.
Week
6

Module 2: HEAT ENERGY

4h

Unit 3: Heat and Work

4 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of a heat engine.
  • •Describe the basic operation of a heat engine.
  • •Explain the thermodynamic efficiency of real engines.
Week
7

Module 2: HEAT ENERGY

5h

Unit 4: Heat Capacities

5 study hours
  • •Explain specific heat capacity.
  • •Define heat capacity.
  • •Explain latent heat and its types.
  • •Solve problems related to heat transfer and phase changes.
Week
8

Module 2: HEAT ENERGY

4h

Unit 5: Heat transfer

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the three methods of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
  • •Differentiate between conductors and insulators.
  • •Apply equations for heat transfer.
Week
9

Module 3:

4h

Unit 1: Properties of matter

4 study hours
  • •Define matter and its states.
  • •Describe the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases.
  • •Explain the elastic properties of solids and liquids.
Week
10

Module 3:

4h

Unit 2: Concepts and properties of waves

4 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of a wave.
  • •Define a wave and its properties.
  • •Relate frequency, wavelength, and velocity mathematically.
Week
11

Module 3:

8h

Unit 3: Classification of Waves

4 study hours
  • •Classify waves into transverse and longitudinal.
  • •Explain progressive and stationary waves.
  • •Provide examples of each type of wave.

Unit 4: Properties of Waves

4 study hours
  • •Explain the properties of waves: reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, and polarization.
  • •Describe how each property affects wave behavior.
Week
12

Module 3:

8h

Unit 5: Wave nature of light, Velocity of light

5 study hours
  • •Explain the wave nature of light.
  • •Describe reflection, refraction, interference, and diffraction of light.
  • •Discuss the velocity of light.

Unit 6: Classification of Waves

3 study hours
  • •Classify waves into transverse and longitudinal.
  • •Explain progressive and stationary waves.
  • •Provide examples of each type of wave.
Week
13

Final Revision

8h

Final Revision

8 study hours
  • •Review all concepts.
  • •Solve practice problems from each module.
  • •Prepare for final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.

2

Create concept maps linking mechanics, heat, and wave phenomena.

3

Practice solving numerical problems from each unit, focusing on application of formulas.

4

Focus on understanding the differences between scalar and vector quantities.

5

Review the laws of thermodynamics and their applications.

6

Understand the properties of waves and the wave nature of light.

7

Ensure you can differentiate between transverse and longitudinal waves with examples.

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