| Course Code and Name: PHYS1110 Engineering Physics: Mechanics and Thermodynamics | ||||||||||||||
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| Course Outcomes: By the end of the course, students will be able to: 1. describe and explain principles in Newtonian mechanics, Gravitation, Fluids, Oscillations, Waves and Thermal Physics, within a formalism using vectors and elementary calculus 2. apply some mathematical methods, such as vector algebra and elementary calculus, to physics or/and engineering problems 3. obtain the necessary background for upper level engineering courses 4. demonstrate essential physics skills for solving engineering problems 5. recognize the importance of classical physics, especially its fundamental role in different fields in science and engineering |
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| Course Outcomes: After completing the course, you should be able to understand and apply the following statistical models and methods for financial engineering applications: * some basic statistical techniques, such as sample estimates, univariate distribution fitting, hypothesis tests and bootstrap; * regression models; * time series models; * principal component analysis. Students should also be able to use the software R to analyze data using the statistical models in this course. | Programme Outcomes: (P1) The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering appropriate to the degree discipline (K/S) (P2) The ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (K/S) (P3) The ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability (K/S) (P4) The ability to function in multi-disciplinary teams (S/V) (P5) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (K/S) (P6) The understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (V) (P7) The ability to communicate effectively (S) (P8) The ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context, especially the importance of health, safety and environmental considerations to both workers and the general public (V) (P9) The ability to recognize the need for, and to engage in life-long learning (V) (P10) The ability to stay abreast of contemporary issues (S/V) (P11) The ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice appropriate to the degree discipline (K/S) (P12) The ability to use the computer/IT tools relevant to the discipline along with an understanding of their processes and limitations (K/S/V) (P13) The ability to apply the skills relevant to the discipline of operations research and information technology and their applications in engineering and managerial decision making, especially in financial services, logistics and supply chain management, business information systems, and service engineering and management (K/S) K = Knowledge outcomes S = Skills outcomes V = Values and attitude outcomes |
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