Duration of course: about 13 weeks

Lecture hour(s) / tutorial hour(s) per week: 3 / 1

Principle of scientific theories and methods

Aristotle's law, Newtonian mechanics

Thermal physics, heat engine, energy crisis and global warming

Nature of waves and the physics of hearing and vision

Electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves and telecommunication

Relativity, quantum physics, nuclear energy and semiconductor

Developments and outlook of contemporary physics

This course is for students with no physics background

Exclusion: A passing grade in HKCEE Physics; Level 3 or above in HKDSE 1/2x Physics or HIKDSE 1x Physics; any PHYS courses at 1100-level or above

Common Core Course