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Course Information
1. Name and Code of Course: FHSP1014 Physics I
2. Synopsis:
This course will introduce biological science students to the fundamentals of physics which
involve mechanics (including classical and fluid mechanics), the properties of matter, and
temperature and heat, applying these physical concepts to explain how things work in the
context of the life sciences and guide students to solve problems that relate to underlying real
world phenomena.

3. Name(s) of Academic Staff:

4. Trimester and Year Offered: 1/1 and 2/1

5. Credit Value: 4
6. Pre-requisite/Co-requisite (if any): Nil
7. Course Classification: Major
8. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):
CLO 1 – Analyse problems on mechanics related to the biomedical and life sciences by using
appropriate concepts and mathematical techniques.
CLO 2 – Apply the laws and concepts of the properties of matter, fluid mechanics and
thermodynamics to solve related problems.
CLO 3 – Conduct experimental work properly with data analysis related to mechanics, the
properties of matter and thermodynamics.

9. Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes to the Programme Learning Outcomes, Teaching
Methods and Assessment:
Programme Learning
Outcomes
Course (PLO)
Learning Learning and Teaching
P P P P P Assessment Method
Outcomes Methods
L L L L L
(CLO)
O O O O O
1 2 3 4 5

Tests / Quizzes /
CLO 1 √ Lecture & Tutorial
Examination
Tests / Quizzes /
CLO 2 √ Lecture & Tutorial
Examination
Lab Reports /
CLO 3 √ Practical
Lab Assessment
TOTAL - 1 - 2 -
Indicate the primary causal link between the CLO and PLO by ticking “√” the appropriate box.

10. Transferable Skills (if applicable):

(Skills learned in the course of study which can be useful and utilized in other settings)

Transferable Skills Yes No

TS 1: Cognitive Skills √
TS 2: Interpersonal Skills √
TS 3: Communication Skills √
TS 4: Digital Skills √
TS 5: Numeracy Skills √
TS 6: Leadership, Autonomy and Responsibilities √
TS 7: Personal Skills (Life-long Learning) √
TS 8: Entrepreneurial Skills √
TS 9: Ethics and Professionalism √
 Note: Yes denotes that this course contributes to the development of the transferable
skills. No indicates that this course does not contribute to the development of the transferable
skills.

11. Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT):

Teaching and Learning Activities

Guided Learning Guided
Course Content Outline (F2F) Learning Independent Total
CLO
(NF2F) Learning SLT
L T P O eg: e- (NF2F)
Learning
Topic 1: Introduction
• Physics versus biology
• Units and dimensional analysis
• Uncertainty and significant
1, 3 2 1 2 - 0 6 11
figure
• Coordinate systems
• Idealisation, approximation and
precision
Topic 2: Scalar and Vector
• Scalar versus vector 1, 3 2 1 2 - 0 6 11
• Vector operations
Topic 3: Translational Kinematics
• One dimensional motion
• Kinematics equations
1, 3 2 1 2 - 0 6 11
• Introduction to two dimensional
motion
• Relative motion
Topic 4: Forces and The Laws of
Motion
• Forces
• Newton’s First Law
1, 3 2 1 4 - 0 8 15
• Newton’s Second Law
• Newton’s Third Law
• Free body diagram
• Friction
Topic 5: Energy-Work Theorem
and Power
• Work
• Kinetic energy 1, 3 2 1 0 - 0 4 7
• Potential energy
• Conservation of energy
• Power
Topic 6: Momentum and
Collisions
• Linear momentum
• Impulse 1, 3 1 1 0 - 0 2.5 4.5
• Conservation of momentum
• Elastic collision
• Inelastic collision
Topic 7: Circular Motion,
Rotational Motion and
Dynamics
• Uniform circular motion
• Centre of gravity
• Rotational motion
1, 3 7 2 4 - 0 16.5 29.5
• Introduction to rotational
kinematics
• Torque
• Introduction to angular
momentum
• Equilibrium systems
 − Translational equilibrium
− Rotational equilibrium
Topic 8: Properties of Matter and
Fluid Mechanics
• Pressure
• Elasticity
• Stress and strain 2, 3 4 2 4 - 0 12 22
• Pascal’s principle
• Buoyant force
• Viscosity and drag force
(Introduction)
Topic 9: Temperature and Heat
• Temperature and measurement
• Calorie and joule
• Heat capacity
• Latent heat
2, 3 6 2 2 - 0 13 23
• Heat transfer mechanism –
conduction, convection and
radiation
• Gas Laws
• First Law of Thermodynamics
Total Notional Hours 28 12 20 - 0 74 134

Percentage Total
Continuous Assessment F2F NF2F
(%) SLT
Theoretical Assessment
30 2 6 8
(Tests / Quizzes)
Practical Assessment
20 0 5 5
(Lab Reports / Lab Assessment)

Percentage Total
Final Assessment F2F NF2F
(%) SLT
Examination 50 2 11 13

GRAND TOTAL SLT 160

**Please tick (√) if this course is Industrial Training / Clinical Placement / Practicum / WBL using
Effective Learning Time(ELT) of 50%

L= Lecture; T= Tutorial; P=Practical; O=Others; F2F= Face to Face; NF2F= Non Face to Face

12. Special Requirement or Resources to Deliver the Course (e.g., software, nursery, computer
lab, simulation room): Physics labs, IT labs

13. • Main References:

1. Cutnell, J. D., Johnson, K. W., Young, D., & Stadler, S. (2018). Physics (11th ed.). Hoboken,
NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
2. Knight, R. D., Jones, B., & Field, S. (2018). College physics (4th ed.). United States of
America: Pearson Addison Wesley.
3. Serway, R. A., & Vuille, C. (2018). College physics (11th ed.). Belmont, CA: Cengage
Learning Brooks/Cole.

• Additional References:
4. Davidovits, P. (2018). Physics in biology and medicine (5th ed.). Academic Press.
5. Walker, J. S. (2017). Physics (5th ed.). San Francisco: Pearson Addison Wesley.

14. Other Additional Information:

**Information about Practical Exercise

 Notional
Lab Title
Hours
1 Measurement 2
2 Vectors 2
3 Kinematics 2
4 Forces 2
5 Friction 2
6 Circular Motion 2
7 Rotational Motion 2
8 Properties of Matter 2
9 Fluid Mechanics 2
10 Thermodynamics 2
Total 20

Note:
The conduct of a Lab Assessment involving any topic may be considered as a replacement for
any of the practical exercises above.

15. Date of Senate Approval: 4th August 2020