Saint Thomas Aquinas College Sogod, Southern Leyte

COURSE SYLLABUS IN COLLEGE PHYSICS First Semester, 2011-2012 VISION : As an institution, the STAC envisioned to be a catalyst in the total development of the individual in search for truth and knowledge. MISSION : To provide efficient and effective delivery of instruction and Christian formation with commitment and service that can cater to the changing needs of the church and of the community. I. COURSE NUMBER II. COURSE TITLE III. COURSE CREDIT IV. PREREQUISITE : V. COURSE DESCRIPTION: : : : none This course is designed to promote students awareness of the relevance of physics in life and develop higher order thinking skills in analyzing and solving problems in an outdoor environment. This course also equips them with scientific skills and attitudes so they would become scientifically literate and responsive to the needs of the society and to the goals of the national development. At the end of the semester, the students are expected to: PHYS 111 College Physics 3 units

VI. GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

a. evaluate the significance of physics to society; b. develop creative and critical thinking as well as skills in solving problems, analyze and interpret data; c. understand the basic physics concepts and principles; and d. possess scientific attitudes and apply it to daily living. VII. GRADING SYSTEM: Laboratory Examination Quiz Oral Participation Assignment Project 25% 25% 15% 15% 10% 10% 100%

VIII. REFERENCES:

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Padua, Alicia L., Crisostomo, Ricardo M. Practical and Explorational Physics Modular Approach. Vibal Publishing House, Inc.2003 Navaza, Delia C., Valdez, Bienvenido Jr. You and the Natural World Physics. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.2010 Navaza, Delia C., Valdez, Bienvenido Jr. You and the Natural World Physics (Laboratory Manual). Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.2010 Palima, Darwin Z., Ines, Maria Donna B. Phoenix Science Series Physics. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.2004 Urone, Paul Peter. Physics with Health Science Applications. John & Wiley Sons, Inc.2004 DIWA Textbooks. High School Science Today Fourth Year. DIWA Learning Systems, Inc.2009 No. of Hours Evaluation Scheme Recitation Seatwork Quiz Oral Presentation Laboratory performance

IX. COURSE CONTENT: Specific Objectives At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: a. explain what physics is; b. discuss the developments of physics; c. tell the number of significant figures and express large and small numbers in scientific notation; d. differentiate between accuracy and precision; e. explain the need for standardized measurement; f. identify some common SI units; g. convert measurements from one unit to another. At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: a. differentiate between scalar and vector quantities; b. differentiate distance and displacement; Content Chapter 1 Physics: The Basic Science Measurement Values a. The students appreciate the application of physics principles not only to the scientific endeavors but also to daily activities. b. The students understand the importance of having one standard system of measurement. c. The students develop patience and perseverance in converting units. Strategies Problem Solving Discussion Demonstration Laboratory method Materials Ruler Meter stick Protractor Chalk and board Calculator Requirements Attendance Calculator Laboratory output

5 hours

Chapter 2 Vectors and Scalars Adding Vectors

7 hours

a. The students realize the importance of identifying directions. b. The students develop perseverance in solving problems

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c. represent vector quantities using a graph; d. define a resultant vector; e. determine the resultant vector using a graphical and analytical methods; f. find the components of a resultant vector. At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: a. identify the scientists behind the development of early ideas on force and motion and enumerate their significant contributions to this field; b. define the term motion and explain ways to describe motion; c. name the rates used to describe motion; d. discuss free fall; e. differentiate speed and velocity; f. give the operational definition of acceleration and name possible units by which it can be expressed; g. state the implication of a positive and a negative acceleration; h. apply equations of motion to solve simple problems involving uniform motion and

involving vectors.

Chapter 3 Kinematics Motion of Falling Objects

15 hours

a. The students recognize the effort made by Galileo to correct Aristotles ideas on force and motion. b. The students develop selfreliance, diligence, honesty, and patience especially in doing laboratory activities.

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uniformly accelerated motion. At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: a. define net or unbalanced force; b. state and explain the three laws of motion; c. cite applications of the three laws of motion; d. define friction; e. state the importance of friction in their daily activities; f. define momentum and impulse; g. cite applications of the law of conservation of momentum; h. compare the momentum of different moving objects; i. compare the momentum of the same object moving with different velocities. At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: a. define the term work; b. identify the force that does the work; c. determine the relationship between the work done and the energy transferred; d. describe potential and kinetic energy; e. state the law of

Chapter 4 Force Newtons Laws of Motion Impulse and Momentum Conservation of Momentum Friction 12 hours

The students show appreciation of the importance of Newtons law of inertia to road safety. The students apply the law of inertia to daily activities such as riding a bicycle. The students recognize when to and when not to apply friction to objects. The students realize the importance of the law of conservation of momentum in analyzing road accidents, especially head-on collisions. The students recognize the importance of different forces acting on a body. The students observe proper behavior in performing an activity. The students realize the importance of conserving energy.

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Chapter 5 Energy Conservation of Mechanical Energy Power

12 hours

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conservation of energy; f. describe what power is; g. state how energy and power are related; h. solve problems involving energy and power. At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: a. describe how particles are arranged in solids; b. discuss elasticity of materials, and Hookes law and its applications; c. describe the relationship between stress and strain in three moduli of elasticity; d. distinguish fluid statics from fluid mechanics; e. discuss the different properties of fluids, namely, density, pressure, buoyancy, and surface tension; f. determine how pressure varies with depth and density; g. explain why some objects float while others sink; h. state Pascals, Archimedes and Bernoullis principles and recognize some applications of these principles; i. describe how cohesive and adhesive forces

The students recognize the importance of power in doing work. Chapter 6 Properties of Solids Mechanics of Fluids 5 hours The students recognize that the study of elasticity of materials is important in the field of engineering. The students apply their knowledge of elasticity of materials in handling objects. Discussion Demonstration Problem Solving Laboratory Cooperative Learning Calculator Internet Laboratory materials Reference materials from the library Chalk and board Attendance Calculator Laboratory reports Recitation Research work Assignment Quiz Laboratory reports and performance

cause surface tension and capillary action. At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: a. identify the conditions of simple harmonic motion (SHM); b. explain how force, velocity and acceleration change as an object vibrates with SHM; c. calculate the spring force using Hookes law; d. identify factors that affect the period of a pendulum; e. identify different types of waves; f. determine how waves transfer energy; g. distinguish transverse waves and longitudinal waves; h. explain what happens when two waves interfere; i. distinguish between constructive and destructive interference. At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: a. describe the dual nature of light (wave and particle characteristics); b. explain how shadows

Chapter 7 Simple Harmonic Motion Waves Wave Properties and Interaction

8 hours

The students realize the importance of vibrations to musical sounds. The students avoid doing things that contribute to noise pollution. The students realize the importance of energy transfer and energy transformation in communication.

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Chapter 8 Light Properties of Light

8 hours

The students appreciate the importance of reflection involving mirrors. The students appreciate the importance of fiber optics in modern-

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are formed; c. discuss the properties of light including reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference and polarization; d. describe total internal reflection and its applications; e. explain polarization and its applications. At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: a. distinguish between heat and temperature; b. describe how heat is related to thermal energy; c. describe the cooling and heating affect materials; d. relate expansion of matter to addition of thermal energy; e. identify three forms of heat transfer; f. distinguish between heat capacity and specific heat; g. explain what causes matter to change state; h. compare and contrast melting and freezing, condensation and evaporation, and latent heat of fusion and latent heat of vaporization; i. solve problems involving change of phase.

day living. The students become aware of the hazards brought about by too much glare or reflected light.

Chapter 9 Thermal Expansion Heat Transfer Phase Changes

6 hours

The students become aware of the things they should do during extreme temperatures. The students practice accuracy in measuring the length of expansion and contraction of matter. The students recognize the importance of energy in transforming matter from one phase to another.

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At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: a. discuss the origin of electricity and the electrical nature of matter; b. calculate the electric force using Coulombs law; c. describe the nature and characteristics of an electric field; d. differentiate current, voltage and resistance; e. discuss the four factors that affect the amount of resistance; f. define resistivity; g. state Ohms law; h. use Ohms law to calculate current, voltage and resistance in simple electric circuits; i. calculate the power of a circuit given any two of the three electrical quantities current, voltage and resistance.

Chapter 10 Interaction of Electrical Charges Electrical Units and Quantities Ohms law Multiple-Load Circuits

12 hours

The students appreciate knowing how the power of electricity is harnessed by making circuits and understand the dangers of that power. The students realize the advantages and disadvantages of using series connection and parallel circuit connection at home.

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Prepared by: JACKYLOU SALUDES Instructor

Approved by: ADELINA V. CABARDO, Ed. D. College Dean