Course Code: PH-13001
Course Title: Physics and Its Impact on Life
Total Credits: 03 (Credits: Theory-03, Practical-0)
Total Lectures: Theory- 45
Course Objectives This course enables the students:
1. To provide a foundation in the development of physics and its influence on human
civilization.
2,To introduce fundamental physical quantities, units, and laws of motion.
3.To study elasticity and thermodynamics and their practical applications.
4.To analyze electricity, magnetism, and astrophysical phenomena in daily life.
Course Outcomes After the completion of this course, students will be able to:
CO1: Remember the historical evolution of physics and explain how scientific discoveries
shaped technologies and human life.
CO2: Understand fundamental physical quantities, units, and types of motion, and relate them
to applications in transport, sports, and daily activities.
CO3: Apply the principles of elasticity and thermodynamics to analyze structures, machines,
engines, and biological systems.
CO4: Analyze the role of electricity and magnetism in modern technology such as
communication, power generation, and medical instruments.
CO5: Evaluate astrophysical phenomena and assess their influence on human life, environment,
and technological advancement.
Course Content:
UNIT–I (10 Lectures)
Origin and early development of physics in ancient civilizations. Contributions of Indian, Greek,
and Arab scientists. Scientific revolution: Copernicus, Galileo, Newton. Development of physics
and the industrial revolution. Electromagnetism: Maxwell’s unification of electricity and
magnetism. Relativity and Quantum theory, Modern physics: semiconductors, lasers,
superconductors, nanotechnology, and their impact on society. Physics in the 21st century: space
research, particle physics, renewable energy, and medical technologies.
UNIT–II (10 Lectures)
Basic Physical Quantities, derived quantities. Units and dimensions. Dimensional analysis and its
applications. Measurement errors and significant figures. Scalars and vectors. Displacement,
velocity, acceleration. Newton’s laws of motion and their applications. . Projectile motion and its
use in sports and launching satellites. Circular motion and centripetal force in satellites and rides.
UNIT–III (10 Lectures)
Elasticity, Stress and strain. Hooke’s law. Young’s modulus, Applications of elasticity in
engineering and biology.Zeroth law of thermodynamics and temperature scales. First law of
thermodynamics: internal energy, work, and heat. Isothermal and adiabatic processes. Second
law of thermodynamics: statements. Applications of thermodynamics in refrigerators, engines,
and human body metabolism.
UNIT–IV (15 Lectures)
Electric charge, Coulomb’s law, electric field, Ohm’s law, current, voltage, and resistance are
related in circuits.Applications of electromagnetism: generators, transformers, motors, and
communication devices.Solar system: planets and their movement. Stars: types, life cycle
Galaxies and universe, Milky Way, Big Bang theory, Space exploration,satellites, rockets,
telescopes, and their impact on modern life.
Teaching Learning Process:
Conventional chalk and board teaching,
Class interactions and discussions
Power point presentation on important topics.
Assessment Methods:
Presentations by Individual Student/ Group of Students
Class Tests at Periodic Intervals.
Written assignment(s)
End semester University Theory and Practical Examination
