Introduction
In this course, learners will develop the physical intuition and analytical skills essential for studying physical systems and solving problems in mechanics, thermal physics, and electricity and magnetism. Learners will explore the principles of impulse and momentum, work and energy, and thermal physics. Additionally, the course will cover electric and magnetic fields, the motion of charged particles and their applications, and fundamental circuit concepts. The knowledge gained will serve as a foundation for higher-level courses and is critical in the engineering profession. Learners will acquire key competencies such as analysing physics and solving problems related to everyday phenomena. They will apply these skills to address common issues in engineering fields, including mechanical systems, electric and magnetic phenomena, and thermal properties of matter. By mastering these foundational concepts, learners will be better prepared to tackle challenges in future engineering coursework.
This course is part of:
- Specialist Certificate in Foundations of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
- Part-time Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Course Availability
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Date(s): 11 Aug 2025 to 05 Dec 2025
Time: Lecture (every Monday): 1900-2120, Tutorial (every Friday): 2030-2150
Venue: NTU Main Campus
Registration is closed.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Analyse physics formulas and make simple estimates of physical quantities in daily life.
- Solve problems involving mass, weight, density, pressure, buoyant force, and perform basic vector operations.
- Analyse and solve kinematics problems in 1D and 2D, applying Newton’s laws of motion to understand forces and their effects.
- Apply the impulse-momentum relations, work-energy theorem and conservation laws associated with momentum and energy to solve problems.
- Explain and solve problems involving electric charges using Coulomb’s law and analyse static and time-dependent circuits.
- Describe magnetic phenomena and apply Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law to problems involving electromagnetic induction.
- Analyse thermal properties of matter and apply the first law of thermodynamics to evaluate heat engines
- Analyse and solve real-life problems that require an integrated knowledge of basic physics, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and thermal physics
- Class participation
- Online assignments
- Mid-term tests
- Final examination
- Learners with a relevant CET part-time diploma issued from local polytechnic.
- Individuals transitioning into engineering or technical fields who need to acquire basics physics knowledge.
Standard Course Fee: S$4,272.80
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$3,920 | S$1,281.84 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$497.84 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old | |||
• NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| EG2810 Mathematics A | 4 |
| EE2101 Circuit Analysis | 3 |
| IE2108 Data Structures & Algorithms in Python | 3 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Specialist Certificate in Foundations of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) and Part-time Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering).
