Holiday
GEN II綜二521 T1T2F1F2
General Physics (I) covers the basic mathematical tools and concepts of physics: a system for describing how the world works using approximate mathematical models that we can test and improve by experiment. We will start with the concepts of force and energy and their application to the "classical mechanics" of particles and waves. This will include a review of the fundamental ideas of calculus and trigonometry. We will extend these ideas to describe rotational motion. Finally, building on these principles, we will introduce the kinetic theory of gasses and thermodynamics. This particular version of General Physics (I) in the Spring semester is intended to accommodate students from other departments who would otherwise sit General Physics B (I), as well as Physics students who were unable to complete General Physics (I) in the Autumn semester. The level of the course will be adjusted to the class.
Course keywords: General Physics, Classical Mechanics, Gases, Thermodynamics 課程說明(Course Description) Time: T1T2 & F1F2 (TBC) (The classes will be 8:20AM to 10:00AM, without break.) Note: this course will be given strictly in English (by a first-language English speaker). This includes class discussions and homework feedback. Answers in written mandarin are permitted in exams only. Office hours and other practical course arrangements will be advertised at the start of the semester. Many of the concepts in the first part of the course are covered in highschool physics and mathematics course: for example, units of measure or the equations of projectile motion. We will go through the material quite quickly, assuming you have met most of the key ideas before. We will also concentrate more on the meaning of these ideas as building-blocks of physics, rather than mathematical problems. Students taking this course often struggle with the fundamental concepts of calculus. We will review the most important ideas, but we will not teach calculus from scratch. If you have forgotten (or struggle with) differentiation and integration of basic functions, you will need to put in extra work to catch up. ### AI DISCLAIMER ### Students are encouraged to use AI tools to assist with learning the material (for example, by asking a LLM questions). However, it is important not to rely on AI to the exclusion of other tools (in particular, textbooks, mathematics, and common sense). AI tools can easily generate plausible-looking answers to simple physics homework problems. There is no great harm in using them to explore the subject and *check* your reasoning -- but be very careful, because their convincing answers can often be completely wrong. ALL USE OF AI TO ASSIST WITH HOMEWORK PROBLEMS MUST BE CLEARLY DECLARED. Instructions will be given in the first class. The core principle of the course is that marks will only be awarded for answers that show your own understanding. Answers that simply copy-and-paste AI LLM outputs with no evidence of your own understanding will be given zero marks. This course takes a zero-tolerance approach to plagiarism and other forms of dishonesty. Answers that copy (directly or indirectly, via AI) from identifiable sources (including other students) without clear and specific acknowledgement will be given negative marks. Repeated dishonesty is very likely to result in a failing grade. Exams will be closed-book, pen-and-paper, and timed; no electronic devices will be permitted. 指定用書(Text Books) The course will loosely follow Fundamentals of Physics, David Halliday, Robert Resnick and Jearl Walker. There are very many different editions of this book. The exact edition is not so important (ideally >= 8th ed.). We will not follow the exact order of topics in this book. The textbook by Serway is also good. More explanation of textbooks will be given at the start of the course. 參考書籍(References) For a different approach to the material, you are recommended to at least look at “The Feynman Lectures on Physics” (https://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/). This textbook is somewhat "advanced" and the English may not be easy to follow, but the style is very different to other introductory textbooks and might be helpful to some. 教學方式(Teaching Method) Teaching will be through through lectures, including time for Q&A. 教學進度(Syllabus) The following topics will be covered in this order 1. Basic concepts and mathematical tools for physics 2. Forces and Motion 3. Newton’s Laws First midterm exam; 5. Systems of particles 4. Rotational motion and angular momentum Second midterm exam; 7. Kinetic Theory of Gases 8. Thermodynamics Final exam. If time permits, we will cover oscillations and wave motion after the second midterm. 成績考核(Evaluation) - Homework (35%) - First Midterm (20%) - Second Midterm (20%) - Final (25%) 可連結之網頁位址 Check eLearn in the NTHU web site (https://elearn.nthu.edu.tw/).
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Average GPA 3.06
Std. Deviation 1.17
暑期班(暑修)預計不開設普物,欲重修者建議修習此門課程。16週課程
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