Objectives

The major objectives of the physics curriculum are to enable students to

• 1. develop interest, motivation and a sense of achievement in their study of physics;

  2. develop the appreciation of the nature of physics, and the historical and current development in physics;

  3. understand the fundamental principles and concepts of physics and its methodology;

  4. develop the awareness of the relevance of physics to their daily life;

  5. acquire the basic scientific knowledge and concepts for living in and contributing to a scientific and technological world;

  6. recognise the usefulness and limitations of science and the interactions between science, technology and society.