Saint Louis University

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

EnggPhys: PHYSICS FOR ENGINEERS (CALCULUS – BASED)

1 Name of Course Physics for Engineers (Calculus – based)

2 Course Number EnggPhys
3 Semester and Year Short Term
Offered 1st Year
4 Credit Units 3 Units
5 Contact Hours 54 hours
6 Pre-requisites (if any) EnggMath2: Differential Calculus
7 Co-requisites (if any)
8 Course Description This course covers the following: vectors, kinematics, dynamics, work, energy and power,
impulse and momentum, rotation, dynamics of rotation, elasticity, oscillation, fluid statics and
kinematics, thermal expansion, thermal stress, heat transfer, calorimetry, waves,
electrostatics, electricity, magnetism, optics, image formation by plane and curved mirrors,
and image formation by thin lenses.
9 Program Outcomes As a result of their educational experiences in this Engineering Program, graduates should
be able to:
a. apply knowledge of mathematics and sciences to solve complex engineering problems
e. identify and solve engineering problems
10 Course Learning As a result of their educational experiences in the subject EnggPhys, graduates should be
Outcomes able to:
CLO 1: Demonstrate knowledge of physics concepts and principles by describing everyday
phenomena and analyze problems on vectors, one- and two-dimensional motion
and Newton’s laws.
CLO 2: Demonstrate knowledge of physics concepts and principles by describing everyday
phenomena and analyze problems on dynamics, work, energy, energy and power,
impulse and momentum.
CLO 3: Demonstrate knowledge of physics concepts and principles by describing everyday
phenomena and analyze problems on heat and calorimetry, simple harmonic
motion, mechanical waves, and electricity.

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 CLO 4: Demonstrate ability to use mathematical tools, including calculus in solving
problems involving physics concepts and principles.

11. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with the SLU Graduate Attributes

SLU Graduate Attributes Course Learning Outcomes

Christian Spirited
Socially Involved
Professionally Competent CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO 4
Creative and Critical Thinker CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 3, CLO 4

12. Course Learning Outcomes vs Program Outcomes Mapping Table

Program Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
CLO 1: Demonstrate knowledge of physics
concepts and principles by describing everyday
E
phenomena and analyze problems on vectors, E
one- and two-dimensional motion and
Newton’s laws.
CLO 2: Demonstrate knowledge of physics
concepts and principles by describing everyday
E E
phenomena and analyze problems on
dynamics, work, energy, energy and power,
impulse and momentum.
CLO 3: Demonstrate knowledge of physics
concepts and principles by describing everyday
phenomena and analyze problems on heat and E E
calorimetry, simple harmonic motion,
mechanical waves, and electricity.

CLO 4: Demonstrate ability to use

mathematical tools, including calculus in E E
solving problems involving physics concepts
and principles.

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13. Course Learning Plan

NO. OF
TOPIC LEARNING ACTIVITIES/ ASSESSMENT LEARNING
TOPIC HOUR
OUTCOMES (TLO) STRATEGIES ACTIVITIES/ RESOURCES
S
TOOLS
MIDTERM
TLO 1: Perform VECTORS 6 ● Multimedia ● Assignment ● Reference
mathematical operations Presentation ● Seatwork Books
(addition, subtraction, a. Properties of vectors ● Lecture ● Recitation ● Handouts
multiplication, division); b. Arithmetic operation of ● Class ● Lecture Slides
graphically or analytically vectors Discussions ● Multimedia
on vector quantities and - Addition Resources
solve corresponding - Subtraction
application problems. - Multiplication (Dot/Cross
product)
TLO 2: Describe rectilinear KINEMATICS 6 ● Multimedia ● Assignment ● Reference
motion using graphs, a. Motion along a straight Presentation ● Seatwork Books
diagrams, equations; and, line ● Lecture ● Recitation ● Handouts
in terms of b. Motion in two dimensions ● Class ● Lecture Slides
distance/displacement, Discussions ● Multimedia
average/instantaneous Resources
speed, velocity, and
acceleration.

TLO 3: Solve problems on

rectilinear motion with
constant acceleration,
including free fall as well
as two-dimensional motion
in general and projectile
motion in particular.
TLO 4: Apply Newton’s DYNAMICS 6 ● Multimedia ● Assignment ● Reference
Laws of Motion to analyze a. Newton’s Laws of Motion Presentation ● Seatwork Books
and solve problems -Newton’s 1st Law ● Lecture ● Recitation ● Handouts
involving a body in -Newton’s 2nd Law ● Class ● Lecture Slides
equilibrium or a body in -Newton’s 3rd Law Discussions ● Multimedia
acceleration. Resources

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FINALS
TLO 5: Solve problems on WORK, ENERGY, AND POWER 6 ● Multimedia ● Assignment ● Reference
work done by a constant or a. Work Presentation ● Seatwork Books
by a varying force, as well b. Kinetic energy ● Lecture ● Recitation ● Handouts
as problems in mechanics, -Work-Energy Theorem ● Class ● Lecture Slides
applying the concepts of c. Potential energy Discussions ● Multimedia
gravitational potential -Conservation of Energy Resources
energy, kinetic energy, d. Power
work-energy theorem, and
mechanical power.
TLO 6: Solve problems IMPULSE AND MOMENTUM 3 ● Multimedia ● Assignment ● Reference
related to momentum, a. Impulse-momentum Presentation ● Seatwork Books
impulse, and conservation relation ● Lecture ● Recitation ● Handouts
of momentum. b. Conservation of ● Class ● Lecture Slides
momentum Discussions ● Multimedia
Resources
TLO 7: Solve problems on ROTATIONAL MOTION 3 ● Multimedia ● Assignment ● Reference
rotational motion, a. Basic concepts Presentation ● Seatwork Books
dynamics of rotation, and -Angular displacement ● Lecture ● Recitation ● Handouts
elasticity. -Angular velocity ● Class ● Lecture Slides
-Angular acceleration Discussions ● Multimedia
Resources
DYNAMICS OF ROTATION 3 ● Multimedia ● Assignment ● Reference
a. Torque Presentation ● Seatwork Books
b. Rotation of rigid bodies ● Lecture ● Recitation ● Handouts
● Class ● Lecture Slides
Discussions ● Multimedia
Resources
ELASTICITY 3 ● Multimedia ● Assignment ● Reference
a. Hooke’s Law Presentation ● Seatwork Books
b. Young’s Modulus of ● Lecture ● Recitation ● Handouts
Elasticity ● Class ● Lecture Slides
Discussions ● Multimedia
Resources

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 TLO 8: Solve problems on OSCILLATIONS 3 ● Multimedia ● Assignment ● Reference
SHM involving horizontal a. Simple harmonic motion Presentation ● Seatwork Books
spring system, vertical b. Simple pendulum ● Lecture ● Recitation ● Handouts
spring system, and simple c. Spring-mass system ● Class ● Lecture Slides
pendulum. Discussions ● Multimedia
Resources
HEAT TRANSFER 3 ● Multimedia ● Assignment ● Reference
TLO 9: Solve problems on a. Conduction Presentation ● Seatwork Books
heat transfer b. Convection ● Lecture ● Recitation ● Handouts
c. Radiation ● Class ● Lecture Slides
Discussions ● Multimedia
Resources
TLO 10: Solve problems ELECTROSTATICS 3 ● Multimedia ● Assignment ● Reference
involving the different a. Basic concepts Presentation ● Seatwork Books
methods of charging, b. Methods of charging ● Lecture ● Recitation ● Handouts
electric force, and electric c. Electric force ● Class ● Lecture Slides
field d. Electric field Discussions ● Multimedia
Resources

TLO 11: Solve basic ELECTRICITY 3 ● Multimedia ● Assignment ● Reference

problems involving current, a. Current, voltage, Presentation ● Seatwork Books
resistance, and voltage in resistance ● Lecture ● Recitation ● Handouts
circuits that contain DC b. Ohm’s Law ● Class ● Lecture Slides
sources and resistors in c. Series and Parallel Discussions ● Multimedia
series and/or parallel Circuits Resources
d. Kirchhoff’s Laws

14. Grading System

Assessment Methods Midterm Period Final Period

CLASS STANDING:
60% 60%
Assignments, Seatwork, Quiz
Major Exam 40% 40%
Total 100% 100%
FG = 50%Midterm Grade + 50%Tentative Final Grade

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15. Course References

a. Serway, R.A. & Jewett, J.W. (2012). University Physics 1 & 2. Philippines: Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd.
b. Bord, D.J. & Ostdiek, V.J. (2012). The World of Physics. Philippines: Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd.
c. Cummings, K et. al. (2004). Understanding Physics. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
d. Freedman, R.A. and Young, H.D. (2012). University Physics: with Modern Physics. San Francisco, CA: Pearson Education,
Inc.