SEMESTER 1 DSC: Fundamentals of Physics Syllabus (KU1DSCPHY101)
These syllabuses are effective from 2025 onwards
Link: https://kannuruniversity.ac.in/media/documents/Mod._FYUGP_Physics_w.e.f._2025_admn_1.pdf
Theory
1 Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Force and Interactions, Superposition of Forces, Newton’ First Law, Inertial Frames of References,
- Newton’s Second Law, Mass and Force, Stating Newton’s Second law, Using Newton’s Second Law, Mass and Weight, Variation of g with Locations, Measuring Mass and Weight, Newton’s Third law
- Using Newton’s first Law: Particles in Equilibrium, Using Newton’s Second law: Dynamics of Particles, Apparent Weight and Apparent Weightlessness.
- Friction forces-Kinetic and Static Friction, Rolling Friction, Fluid Resistance and Terminal speed, Dynamics of Circular Motion, Banked Curves and Flight of Airplanes, The fundamental forces of Nature
- Work, Work: Positive, Negative or Zero, Total Work, Kinetic Energy and Work Energy Theorem, The meaning of Kinetic Energy, Work and Kinetic Energy in Composite systems
- Work and Energy with varying forces, work done by a varying force, Straight- Line Motion, Work – Energy Theorem for Straight Line Motion, Varying Forces, Work Energy theorem for Motion along a Curve, Power.
- Gravitational Potential Energy, Conservation of Mechanical Energy, When Force other than Gravity do Work, Gravitational Potential Energy for Motion along a Curved Path, Elastic Potential Energy, Situations with both Gravitational and Elastic Potential energy
- Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces, The Law of Conservation of Energy, Force and Potential Energy, Energy Diagrams
From Sections 7.1 -7.5 of Book1
4.Momentum, Impulse and Collisions
- Momentum and Impulse, Newton’s Second Law in terms of Momentum, The Impulse- Momentum Theorem, Momentum and Kinetic Energy Compared, Conservation of Momentum
- Momentum Conservation and Collisions, Elastic and Inelastic Collisions, Completely Inelastic Collisions, Center of Mass, Rocket Propulsion
Module 1: Notes Module 1: Newton’s Laws of Motion Kannur University Notes KU1DSCPHY101
Module 2: Notes Module 2 & 3: Work and Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy and Energy Conservation Kannur University Notes KU1DSCPHY101
Module 3: Notes Module 2 & 3: Work and Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy and Energy Conservation Kannur University Notes KU1DSCPHY101
Module 4: Notes Module 4 : Momentum, Impulse and Collisions Notes Kannur University KU1DSCPHY101
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Course | KU1DSCPHY101 – Fundamentals of Physics |
| Semester | Semester I, B.Sc. Physics (FYUGP) |
| Program | Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP), effective from 2024 |
| Approval | Approved by Academic Council (25 June 2024); reaffirmed as of 04 June 2025 |
| Core Reading | University Physics with Modern Physics (Young & Freedman, 14th ed.) |
| Suggested Reading Here’s the detailed Semester I – Fundamentals of Physics (KU1DSCPHY101) syllabus from the B.Sc. Physics (Honours) program under Kannur University’s FYUGP curriculum: KU1DSCPHY101 – Fundamentals of Physics (Semester I)
Course Description and Objectives:The course introduces core physics principles applicable to everyday phenomena, enhancing students’ analytical and problem-solving abilities in real-world contexts. (Kannur University) Course Outcomes (CO):
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This comprehensive layout ensures that students gain both theoretical and practical insights into fundamental physics—bridging textbook learning with tangible, real-world understanding. Let me know if you'd like a similar breakdown for other Semester I courses like Properties of Matter, Basic Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, etc., or if you’d like a downloadable formatted version! |
Fundamentals of Physics (Halliday, Resnick & Walker); Practical Physics (Sasikumar) |
