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Physics
| Course Code | BSC206 |
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| Fee Code | S2 |
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| Duration (approx) | 100 hours |
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| Qualification | Statement of Attainment |
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Distance Education Course in Physics
- Start any time
- Study from anywhere and at your own pace
Develop a fundamental understanding of physics, as a foundation to applying theoretical physics in any world situations, from engineering and environmental management to rural industries and health sciences
Lesson Structure
There are 10 lessons in this course:
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Review of Basic Algebra
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Introduction
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Equations and formulae
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Variables
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Quadratic equations
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Graphing
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Geometry
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Triangles
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Basic formulae
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Quadrilaterals
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Angles and radians
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Logarithms and exponentials
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Trigonometry
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Introduction; Scope & Nature of Physics
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Observing, measuring, modelling, predicting
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Units of measurement
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Converting between units
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Precision of measurements and identifying significant digits
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Forces and Mechanics
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Physics and motion
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Displacement
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Speed and velocity
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Acceleration
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Force
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Force of gravity
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Work
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Power
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Energy
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Waves
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What are waves
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Properties of waves: longitudinal waves, transverse waves
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Wave terminology
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Relationship of frequency or period
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Wave speed
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Electromagnetic radiation and waves
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Sound waves
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Sound spectrum
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Measuring sound
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Speed of sound
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Doppler effect
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Standing waves and resonance
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Electricity and Magnetism
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Electrostatics
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Conductors and insulators
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How to make an electroscope
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Coulomb's law
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The electric field
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Electricity and electric circuits
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Current
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Voltage
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Resistance
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Power
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Ohm's law
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Circuits: series, parallel
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Magnets
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Magnetic forces
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Ferromagnetism
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Creating magnets
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Earth's magnetic fields
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Geomagnetic reversal
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Electromagnetism
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Electromagnetism and solenoids
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Electric motors
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Magnetic force
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Right hand rule
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Inductors
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Lenz's law
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Energy and Work
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What is energy
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Mechanical energy
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Potential energy
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Kinetic energy
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Conservation of total energy and mechanical energy
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Converting kinetic energy into potential energy
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Work and force
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Conservative and non conservative forces
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Conservation of mass energy
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Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
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Temperature measurement units
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Fahrenheit
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Celsius
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Kelvin
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Converting between units
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What is heat
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Heat transfers: thermal equilibrium
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Thermal expansion and thermal contraction
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Light and Optics
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What is light
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Reflection
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Refraction
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Demonstration of refraction
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Index of refraction
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Diffraction
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The electromagnetic spectrum
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How a rainbow forms
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What are mirrors
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Flat mirrors
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Convex mirrors
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Concave mirrors
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Lenses
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Converging lenses
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Diverging lenses
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Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
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Structure of matter
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The periodic table
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What is radioactivity
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Alpha radiation
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Beta radiation
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Gamma radiation
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Radioactivity applications
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Nuclear medicine -diagnostic and therapy
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Radioactive tracers in agriculture
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Food irradiation
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Archaeological and geological dating
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Radiocarbon dating
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Half life
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Power generation
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Radiation effects and injuries
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Cancer and burns caused by radiation
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Astronomy, Cosmology and Astrophysics
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What is astronomy
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The pioneers of astronomy
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The branches of astronomy
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Sub fields of astronomy
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Astronomy in our daily life
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The most important discoveries in astronomy
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What is Cosmology
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How did cosmology evolve
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Hubbl's law
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Cosmological principle
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Calculate the age of the universe using the Hubble constant
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What is astrophysics
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
