Type of Credit: Partially Required
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本課程將物理學融入歷史的脈絡中。沿著人類文明發展的軸線，及藉由各時代主要物理學家的生平與貢獻,來解釋各種物理現象及其時代背景，了解物理學對歷史的重大衝擊。
The course discusses physics in the historic context. Following the timeline of the evolvment of civilization, major physicists and their contributions are introduced and interpreted against historical background, leading to appreciation of the tremendous impact of the physical science on history.
能力項目說明
學習基礎物理知識及了解物理學的發展及相關歷史背景。
Learning the basics of physics and appreciating the history behind the development of physical sciences.
| 週次 Week | 課程主題 Course Theme | 課程內容與指定閱讀 Content and Reading Assignment | 教學活動與作業 Activity and Homework | 學習投入時數 Estimated time devoted to coursework per week | |
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| 課堂講授 Lecture Hours | 課程前後 Preparation Time | ||||
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1
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古典時期 Classical Greco-Roman periods |
古希臘與羅馬之科學與文明 The ancient science and civilizations of the Greeks and Romans. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
2
|
文藝復興時期 The Renaissance |
伽利略，喀卜勒，運動學與天文，科學與宗教的衝突。 Galileo, Kepler, kinematics, astronomy; conflict of science and religion. |
物理作業與實驗示範 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
3
|
文藝復興時期 The Renaissance |
伽利略，喀卜勒，運動學與天文，科學與宗教的衝突。 Galileo, Kepler, kinematics, astronomy; conflict of science and religion. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
4
|
啟蒙時期 The Enlightenment |
牛頓力學，伏爾泰，洛克，自然哲學與新政治理論，英國光榮革命。 Newtonian mechanics, Voltaire, Locke, natural philosophy and new political theory, the Glorious revolution. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
5
|
啟蒙時期 The Enlightenment |
牛頓力學，伏爾泰，洛克，自然哲學與新政治理論，英國光榮革命。 Newtonian mechanics, Voltaire, Locke, natural philosophy and new political theory, the Glorious revolution. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
6
|
啟蒙時期 The Enlightenment |
牛頓力學，伏爾泰，洛克，自然哲學與新政治理論，英國光榮革命。 Newtonian mechanics, Voltaire, Locke, natural philosophy and new political theory, the Glorious revolution. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
7
|
十九世紀 The 19th Century |
法拉第，馬克士威，赫茲，電磁學與光學；卡諾，焦耳，凱爾文勳爵，波茲曼，熱力學；產業革命，帝國主義，海軍競賽。 Faraday, Maxwell, Hertz, eletromagnetism and optics; Carnot, Joule, Lord Kelvin, Boltzmann, thermodynamics; industrial revolution, imperialism, naval race. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
8
|
十九世紀 The 19th Century |
法拉第，馬克士威，赫茲，電磁學與光學；卡諾，焦耳，凱爾文勳爵，波茲曼，熱力學；產業革命，帝國主義，海軍競賽。 Faraday, Maxwell, Hertz, eletromagnetism and optics; Carnot, Joule, Lord Kelvin, Boltzmann, thermodynamics; industrial revolution, imperialism, naval race. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
9
|
期中考試 Midterm Exam |
無 |
無 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
10
|
十九世紀 The 19th Century |
法拉第，馬克士威，赫茲，電磁學與光學；卡諾，焦耳，凱爾文勳爵，波茲曼，熱力學；產業革命，帝國主義，海軍競賽。 Faraday, Maxwell, Hertz, eletromagnetism and optics; Carnot, Joule, Lord Kelvin, Boltzmann, thermodynamics; industrial revolution, imperialism, naval race. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
11
|
十九世紀 The 19th Century |
法拉第，馬克士威，赫茲，電磁學與光學；卡諾，焦耳，凱爾文勳爵，波茲曼，熱力學；產業革命，帝國主義，海軍競賽。 Faraday, Maxwell, Hertz, eletromagnetism and optics; Carnot, Joule, Lord Kelvin, Boltzmann, thermodynamics; industrial revolution, imperialism, naval race. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
12
|
二十世紀 The 20th century |
愛因斯坦，相對論；航空的萌芽，第一次世界大戰；普郎克，波爾，薛丁格，海森堡，狄拉克，量子物理;雷達、聲納、原子彈與第二次世界大戰；核子恐怖平衡與冷戰；半導體、超導體與新興產業。 Einstein, relativity; emergence of aviation, World war I; Planck, Bohr, Schrodinger, Heisenberg, Dirac, quantum physics; radar, sonar, atomic bombs, World War II; The Cold War and balance of terror; semiconductors, superconductors, emerging industries. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
13
|
二十世紀 The 20th century |
愛因斯坦，相對論；航空的萌芽，第一次世界大戰；普郎克，波爾，薛丁格，海森堡，狄拉克，量子物理;雷達、聲納、原子彈與第二次世界大戰；核子恐怖平衡與冷戰；半導體、超導體與新興產業。 Einstein, relativity; emergence of aviation, World war I; Planck, Bohr, Schrodinger, Heisenberg, Dirac, quantum physics; radar, sonar, atomic bombs, World War II; The Cold War and balance of terror; semiconductors, superconductors, emerging industries. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
14
|
二十世紀 The 20th century |
愛因斯坦，相對論；航空的萌芽，第一次世界大戰；普郎克，波爾，薛丁格，海森堡，狄拉克，量子物理;雷達、聲納、原子彈與第二次世界大戰；核子恐怖平衡與冷戰；半導體、超導體與新興產業。 Einstein, relativity; emergence of aviation, World war I; Planck, Bohr, Schrodinger, Heisenberg, Dirac, quantum physics; radar, sonar, atomic bombs, World War II; The Cold War and balance of terror; semiconductors, superconductors, emerging industries. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
15
|
二十世紀 The 20th century |
愛因斯坦，相對論；航空的萌芽，第一次世界大戰；普郎克，波爾，薛丁格，海森堡，狄拉克，量子物理;雷達、聲納、原子彈與第二次世界大戰；核子恐怖平衡與冷戰；半導體、超導體與新興產業。 Einstein, relativity; emergence of aviation, World war I; Planck, Bohr, Schrodinger, Heisenberg, Dirac, quantum physics; radar, sonar, atomic bombs, World War II; The Cold War and balance of terror; semiconductors, superconductors, emerging industries. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
16
|
二十世紀 The 20th century |
愛因斯坦，相對論；航空的萌芽，第一次世界大戰；普郎克，波爾，薛丁格，海森堡，狄拉克，量子物理;雷達、聲納、原子彈與第二次世界大戰；核子恐怖平衡與冷戰；半導體、超導體與新興產業。 Einstein, relativity; emergence of aviation, World war I; Planck, Bohr, Schrodinger, Heisenberg, Dirac, quantum physics; radar, sonar, atomic bombs, World War II; The Cold War and balance of terror; semiconductors, superconductors, emerging industries. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
17
|
現代 Modern eras |
望遠鏡，加速器，天文與高能物理；奈米科技，能源，氣候變遷。 Telescopes, accelerators, astrophysics and high energy physics; nanotechnology, energy, climate change. |
物理作業 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
|
18
|
期末考試 Final Exam |
無 |
無 |
3.0
|
4.5
|
1.基礎物理與歷史知識測驗(期中與期末考試)，選擇題與論說文各半，60%。
2.討論課小組報告與討論，40%。
1. Tests of basic physics and history knowledge (midterm and final exams)(60%)
2. Colloquium reports and discussions (40%)
1. “From Falling Bodies to Radio Waves: Classical Physicists and Their Discoveries,” Emilio Segre, ISBN 0716714825.
2. “From X-rays to Quarks: Modern Physicists and Their Discoveries,” Emilio Segre , ISBN 0486457834.
3. "When Physics Became King," Iwan Rhys Morus, ISBN 0226542025.
4. "Letters on England," Voltaire, translated by Leonard Tancock, ISBN 9780140443868.
5. "The Science of Liberty," Timothy Ferris, ISBN 9780060781507.
6. “Western Civilizations,” 16th edition, Judith G. Coffin and Robert C. Stacey, ISBN-13 9780393930993.
1. http://phet.colorado.edu 2. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history