Most physics courses develop the principles of physics first and delay the search for real-life
examples of these principles until later. This course will start with everyday objects and
technologies and look within them for the scientific principles involved.
This module is an introduction to the scientific basis of modern technologies. This course
considers objects from our daily environment and focus on their principles of operation, histories,
and relationships to one another. This module is concerned primarily with mechanical, optical and
thermal objects. Emphasis will be placed on conceptual issues, order of magnitude estimates, and
dimensional analysis.
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Technologies: Electronic Air Cleaners,Photocopiers, Magnetic
Levitation, Batteries, Electric Motor.
Physical Principles: Electric charge, electric forces,
electric potential. Magnetic poles, magnetic forces,
induction, electric current, resistance. D.C. Electricity,
A.C. Electricity
Technologies: Radio, Television, Microwave Oven, Microwave
Communications. Fibre Communications
Physical Principles: EM-spectrum, EM-waves, speed of light,
amplitude modulation, frequency modulation
Physical Principles: Atoms, Molecules and Bonding, Structure
of Solids, Semiconductors, Superconductors
Applications: Diodes, Transistors, Integrated Circuits,
Liquid-Crystal Displays, High Temperature Superconductors.
Technologies: Nuclear reactors, Medical Imaging.
Physical Principles: X-Rays, Nuclear structure,
Radioactivity, Fission, Fusion
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