PHYSICS FOR PRE DIPLOMA II

About this Course

Course Description

The Physics for Pre-Diploma II course is self-paced over 14 weeks and is equivalent to three credit hours. The five modules in this course correspond to the five chapters namely Thermal Physics, Optics, Waves, Electricity, and Electromagnetism. All topics are intended to aid pre-diploma students in understanding fundamental concepts as they resume their studies at the diploma level.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Apply the basic concepts of thermodynamics, optics, waves, electricity and electromagnetism in physics.
2 ) Display the skills in conducting experiments and producing written reports related to thermodynamics, optics, waves, electricity and electromagnetism.
3 ) Solve qualitative and quantitative problems related to thermodynamics, optics, waves, electricity and electromagnetism.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 2 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

1.1 Temperature
1.1.1 Definitions of temperature scales (Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin)
1.1.2 Relation between Celsius and Kelvin
1.2 Heat
1.2.1 Definition and unit
1.2.2 Heat capacity and specific heat capacity
1.2.3 Applications in calorimetry - problems include absorption and emission of heat in a mixture system, and heat by
any electrical source (two substances)
1.3 Latent heat of fusion and vaporization
1.4 Applications in calorimetry - problems include absorption and emission of heat in a mixture system, and heat by any electrical source (two substances)
1.5 Graphs of temperature versus time
1.6 Graphs of temperature versus energy

2.1 Definition of reflection
2.1.1 Types of reflection
2.1.2 Laws of reflection
2.2 Definition of refraction
2.2.1 Laws of refraction (Snell’s law)
2.2.2 Problem solving for Snell’s law (two mediums)
2.3 Definition of index of refraction
2.3.1 Problem solving for n = c/v
2.4 Definition and problem solving for critical angle (two mediums)
2.5 Total internal reflection
2.5.1 Conditions of total internal reflection
2.5.2 Applications of total internal reflection

3.1 Waves
3.1.1 Types of waves: longitudinal and transverse waves including examples
3.2 Characteristics of waves: wavelength, frequency, period, velocity and amplitude
3.3 Problem solving involving graphs of displacement versus time and displacement versus distance

4.1 Properties of electric charges
4.1.1 Types of charges and unit
4.2 Insulators and Conductors
4.3 Electric field
4.3.1 Electric field pattern and direction of one-point charge and between two-point charges (like and unlike charges)
4.4 Current
4.4.1 Definition and unit
4.4.2 Problem solving involving Q = ne
4.5 Potential difference
4.5.1 Definition, expression and unit
4.5.2 Electromotive force (e.m.f) definition only
4.6 Resistance and Ohm’s law
4.6.1 Definition of resistance
4.6.2 Statement and expression of Ohm’s law
4.7 Resistor in series and parallel
4.7.1 Problem solving of not more than five resistors

5.1 Magnetic Field
5.1.1 Bar magnet and pattern of its magnetic field
5.1.2 Pattern of magnetic field for a current-carrying conductor (straight wire, one circular loop and solenoid)
5.1.3 Direction of magnetic field and polarity determination
5.2 Magnetic force
5.2.1 Direction of force on current carrying conductor in uniform magnetic Field (Fleming’s left-hand rule or right-hand rule)

Our Instructor

NOR FADHLIN BINTI JAAFAR

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Kuala Pilah (Beting)

DR. ALLINA BINTI NADZRI

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Kuala Pilah (Beting)

TS. SITI NAFISAH BINTI MD RASHID

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Kuala Pilah (Beting)

MARDIANA BINTI AHMAD

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Kuala Pilah (Beting)

NURULIZZATI BINTI MAKHTAR

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Kuala Pilah (Beting)

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Anyone interested in learning about fundamental physics concepts, particularly those pertaining to thermodynamics, optics, waves, electricity, and electromagnetism.