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Title: ET-105, Physics and Chemistry
Institution: Indira Gandhi National Open University, India

Level:

Diploma, continuing education.

Description:
Part A: Physics:
Block 1: Mechanics of a Particle:
1. Dynamics of a particle
2. Linear and angular momentum
3. Energy
4. The inverse square law

Block 2: Rotational Dynamics:
5. System of particles
6. Moment of inertia and fixed axis rotation
7. Rotation of rigid bodies

Block 3: Oscillations and Waves:
8. Oscillations
9. Waves
10. Superposition of waves
11. Interferences and diffraction
12. Polarization

Block 4: Electrostatics and Current Electricity:
13. Electric field
14. Gauss law
15. Electric potential and capacitance
16. Electric circuits

Block 5: Magnetic Field and its Effects:
17. The magnetic field
18. Lorentz force
19. Faraday's Law
20. Electromagnetic waves

Part B: Chemistry:
Block 1: Atoms and Molecules:
1. Atomic structure-I
2. Atomic structure-II
3. Molecular structure-I
4. Molecular structure-II
5. Non-covalent interactions

Block 2: Energetics and Dynamics:
6. Laws of thermodynamics
7. Free energy
8. Chemical kinetics: Rate laws
9. Acceleration of reaction rates
10. Theory of reaction rates

Block 3: Equilibria and Electrochemistry:
11. Physical equilibria
12. Chemical equilibria
13. Electrochemical cells
14. Electrolytic conduction

Block 4: Inorganic Chemistry:
15. Inorganic chemistry: An overview
16. Chemistry of non-transition elements
17. Chemistry of transition elements
18. Industrial inorganic chemistry

Block 5: Organic Chemistry:
19. Introductory carbon chemistry
20. Industrial organic chemistry
21. Macromolecules
22. Light and energy utilisation
23. Biotechnology.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Advanced Diploma in Construction Management
Advanced Diploma in Water Resources.


Languages:

English

Media and methods employed: Printed text, face-to-face tutorials, study centres.
Printed correspondence texts prepared by/for institution, face-to-face tutoring (contact programme), study centres.

Administrative information:
This is an 8 credit course. A credit is approximately 30 hours of study. 240 hours of study will therefore be required on this course.

Classification:

070100 PURE SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS GENERAL

Date: 16 July 1996 bb
Source: 1996 Institution Update

© 1999 International Centre for Distance Learning, The Open University


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