Introduction to Physics By: Sara Sultan Course Taught under Pak-Afghan Project by Higher Education Commission @ The University of Haripur 03/04/2019

Instructor’s Profile Professional Background Research/Specialization Undergraduate Studies: Hazara University, AWKUM Graduate Studies: National University of Sciences & Technology, NUST Graduate Research: Arizona State University ASU, Oregon State University OSU Training Courses: UC Berkeley, George Mason University, ASU, OSU, NUST Research/Specialization Solar technologies, Thermal power production, Water desalination, Nano materials and nano fluids, Computational physics. Over 10 publications in international journals and conferences Teaching Introductory Physics Research Methodology Renewable Energy Technologies Solar Engineering 03/04/2019

Course Administration Resource Person: Sara Sultan Office Location: HAINA LAB, Dept. of IT, University of Haripur Contact email: physics101uoh@gmail.com Office Hours: Tuesday: 09:00 am – 10:00 am Thursday: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Course material: Download at: http://candidmentor.com/index.php/subject-guide/ 03/04/2019

Grading Grading Components Quizzes (Scheduled or surprise) (3-4) (10%) Assignments (2-3) and project (10%) Presentation (5%) Attendance, behaviour and lab work (5%) Mid-term exam (30%) Theory (20%) Practical (10%) Terminal exam (40%) Theory (25%) Practical (15%) 03/04/2019

Course Topics Course Content Hands on Activity Measurement: Physical Quantities, Dimensions, Scientific Notation, Rounding off, Significant Figures Lecture notes & Class discussion Assignment MCQs Practice/Quiz States of Matter: Differentiation w.r.t shape & vol., Effect of heat 03/04/2019

Books and References Text Book References Physics 1 & 2 by KPK Text Book Board, Peshawar. References Introduction to Physics (Volume 1 & 2) by Halliday, Resnick, & Krane Physics 1 & 2 for A-levels SAT 1 & 2 by ETS Physics MCQs by KIPS, ICA & MM Academy Note: Students will be provided additional notes too for their convenience. 03/04/2019

Course Objectives The main objectives of this course are: To understand and strengthen the concepts in Physics with enhanced learning. To practice the applications of physics in daily life. To develop skills for problem solving using basic concepts. To prepare students for international standard testing. 03/04/2019

Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, students will be able to: Learn and understand the basic course content and concepts. Solve the daily life problems applying basic laws. Practically perform the general experiments and work on projects. Solve the international standard tests. 03/04/2019