Students are expected to be able to grasp of a basic understanding of both classical & quantum physics in pace with the fast growing of science and technology in the past centuries after the completion of the course. By the virtue of having a solid foundation of physics background, the capable students would find easy to absorb and develop new ideas and techniques in their future study and career. Students having analytical mind and deterministic thinking with strong background of high school physics and mathematics are recommended for the course.

Chapter 1. Force and motion

1.1 Velocity and relative motion

1.2 Acceleration and free fall

1.3 Force and motion

1.4 Gravity

1.5 Newton's laws on three dimensions

1.6 Circular motion

Chapter 2. Energy and conservation laws

2.1 Conservation of energy

2.2 The transfer of mechanical energy

2.3 Conservation of momentum and angular momentum

Chapter 3. Fluid and thermodynamics

3.1 Fluids

3.2 Thermodynamics

3.3 Second law of thermodynamics

3.4 Heat and life

Chapter 4. Wave

4.1 Sound wave

4.2 Light wave

4.3 Wave motion

4.4 Wave phenomena

4.5 Doppler effect

Chapter 5. Electricity and magnetism

5.1 Electricity and the atom

5.2 Electromagnetism

5.3 The nucleus

5.4 Electricity and circuit

Chapter 6. Optics

6.1 Spectrum of electromagnetic wave

6.2 Spherical mirrors

6.3 Lens

6.4 Human eye

6.5 Lens and glasses

6.6 Optics devices

Chapter 7. Relativity and quantum physics

7.1 Special relativity

7.2 Atomic and nuclear physics

7.3 Quantum physics

7.4 Applications: X-rays and radioactivity

Credits: 3