NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 普通物理學(1271)
(Eng.) General Physics
Offering Dept Department of Physics
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher Shin-Liang Chen
Department Department of Electrical Engineering/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2026-FALL
Course Description This course covers the first half of general physics: mechanics, energy, gravitation, fluids, heat, waves, and the kinetic theory of gases. Calculus is used throughout as the tool for solving the problems that arise.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Students gain a working understanding of the first half of general physics, and can solve classic problems using calculus.
1.ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and electrical engineering
2.ability to analyze, design, and integrate electrical engineering systems
3.ability to plan and use technical skills in research projects and various electrical engineering practices
4.ability to collect data, think independently, solve problems, and innovate
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Exercises
Lecturing
Attendance
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Measurement, motion in one dimension, and vector analysis
Week 2 Motion in two and three dimensions; force and motion
Week 3 Kinetic energy and work
Week 4 Potential energy and conservation of energy
Week 5 Center of mass and linear momentum; collisions
Week 6 Center of mass and linear momentum; collisions
Week 7 Rotation and rolling, torque, and angular momentum
Week 8 Midterm examination
Week 9 Gravitation
Week 10 Equilibrium and elasticity
Week 11 Fluids
Week 12 Oscillations; waves I
Week 13 Waves I and waves II
Week 14 Temperature, heat, and the first law of thermodynamics
Week 15 The kinetic theory of gases; entropy and the second law of thermodynamics
Week 16 Final examination
self-directed
learning
Review of the course material.
Evaluation
Quizzes
Midterm examination
Final examination
Textbook & other References
Halliday and Resnick, Principles of Physics, 12th edition, used as the main text.
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