SPRING 2023

NORTH SOUTH UNIVERSITY

Centre of Excellence in Higher Education
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Course outline
Instructor: Professor Dr. K. Saadat Hossain (KSD)
Course Title: Physics I Course Code: PHY 107
Credit: 3 Section: 15 Class Room: SAC 314
Pre- MAT 120
Office Room: SAC 1174
Requisites Physics in HSC/A level
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM (R)
Class Time: 08.00 am – 09.00 am (RA) Office Hours: 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM (A)
Phone: 01715492254 Email Address: [email protected]

 Reformulate a physical problem in proper mathematical form,

like vector equations, differential equations, etc.
 Use elementary vector calculus to solve physical problems in 2D
or 3D.
 Understand and apply the fundamental conservation laws in
mechanics.
Course Objective
 Understand the oscillations and waves and relate different
applications.
 Understand the gravitational laws and field of attraction.
 Implement energy conservation law in thermal systems, and
estimate the effects of heat and temperature in a mechanical
system.
This course is designed to introduce the principles of Newtonian
mechanics at the freshmen level of undergraduate study for engineering
majors or equivalent. The key concepts to be developed throughout the
semester are:
 Vectors, Kinematic equations, Equations of motion, Newton's
laws of motion,
Course Description  Momentum, Work-Energy theorem, Conservation laws of energy.
 Extension of linear motion into Rotational motion.
 Gravitation
 Oscillations and Waves.
 Thermal systems and variables, Energy conservation in a
thermal system, Laws of Thermodynamics.

Method(s) of Instruction(s) Interactive lectures, Laboratory sessions

After successful completion of the course, a student will achieve certain
skills, and these skills are classified as the Course Learning Outcome
Student Learning Outcomes
(CLO)s according to Bloom's Taxonomy. For this course, the CLOs along
with their assessment methods and tools are the following.

Mapping of Course Outcomes

Cognitive domain (knowledge-based): C 1: Knowledge, 2: Comprehension, 3 Application, 4 Analysis, 5:

Synthesis, 6: Evaluation
The affective domain (emotion-based): A 1: Receiving, .2: Responding, 3: Valuing, 4: Organizing, 5:
Characterizing
The psychomotor domain (action-based): P 1: Perception, 2: Set, 3: Guided response, 4: Mechanism, 5:
Complex overt response, 6: Adaptation, 7: Origination.

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Bloom’s
Delivery Assessment
CLO-# Outcome types Taxonomy
method tools
level
Remember the definitions of kinematics and Lecture,
CLO-1 vector, use the definition to express the C1, C2, P1 Demonstration Quiz, Exam
phenomena and Discussion
Identify and apply the knowledge of calculus to Lecture,
CLO-2 set up the equation of motion to be solved C3, C4, P2, P3 Demonstration Quiz, Exam
correctly and Discussion
Apply the rules of calculus to solve a mathe- Lecture,
CLO-3 matical problem in translational and rotational C4, C5, P3, P4 Demonstration Quiz, Exam
motion, Interpret the result and its consequences and Discussion
Use the understanding on mechanics to interpret
Lecture,
the gravitational phenomena. Apply the
CLO-4 C5, C6, P3, P5 Demonstration Quiz, Exam
understanding of calculus to interpret
and Discussion
oscillations and waves.
Use the understanding of CLO-4 and connect to Lecture, Quiz,
CLO-5 C6, P1
the advanced level (or next level) Discussion Assignment

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND GRADING SCHEME

NSU’s grading and performance evaluation policies will be followed in assigning your grade.
Please note that all final grades are subject to departmental review and approval. A guideline of
course assessment is as follows-

Attendance Assignments Quiz Mid Term Final

10% 10% 20% 20% 40%

Textbook Requirements:

David Halliday, Robert Resnick, and Jearl Walker, Fundamentals of Physics (10th ed.,
2013), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, NY.

LECTURE DETAILS:
Tentative lecture and examination schedule are given below. These may be changed/reordered
if necessary.

Lecture # Contents
Lecture 01 Introduction to Measurement, Units, and Dimensions.
(Chapter # 01)
Motion along a straight line. Expressions of displacement, speed,
Lecture 02 – Lecture 03
velocity and accelerations, average and instantaneous quantities,
(Chapter # 02)
Motion with constant acceleration, motion diagrams, examples.
Quiz #1

Lecture 04 Scalars and vector quantities, vector components, unit vector.

(Chapter # 03)

Lecture 05 – Lecture 06 Vector addition and multiplication rules, scalar and vector products,
(Chapter # 03) examples.
Quiz #2

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Lecture 07 Motion in Two and Three dimensions, position, displacement and

(Chapter # 04) acceleration vectors, average and instantaneous quantities.

Midterm Exam

Lecture 08 – Lecture 09
Free fall, Projectile motion, Uniform circular motion.
(Chapter # 04)

Lecture 10 – Lecture 11 Concept of Force and Mass, Newton’s 1st law and inertial frames,
(Chapter # 05)
Newton’s 2nd law and different types of forces, free body diagrams.
Solving problems on Newton’s 2nd law
Quiz #3
Lecture 12
(Chapter # 06) Newton’s 3rd law, Friction, and Drag forces are examples.

Lecture 13
(Chapter # 07) Work done by a constant force, kinetic energy, and work-kinetic
energy theorem.

Quiz #4
Lecture 14 Work done by varying forces, such as gravitational and spring forces,
(Chapter # 07) Power. Potential energy of a system, conservative and non-
conservative forces
Lecture 15 The conservation of mechanical energy, reading potential energy
(Chapter # 08)
curves, conservation law of energy with and without frictional work.
Quiz #5
Lecture 16 Centre of mass, Linear Momentum, Newton’s 2nd law revisited,
(Chapter # 09) conservation law of momentum,
Lecture 17
Impulse, Collisions.
(Chapter # 09)
Lecture 18 Rotation, rotational equation of motion, the relation between linear
(Chapter # 10) and angular or rotational variables.
Lecture 19 – Lecture 20 Torques, calculations of torque; Moment of inertia, Parallel axis
(Chapter # 10) theorem; The kinetic energy of rotation.
Lecture 21 Angular momentum, Newton’s 2nd law in angular form, conservation
(Chapter # 11) of Angular momentum.
Lecture 22 Static Equilibrium, Centre of gravity; Elasticity, stress and strain,
(Chapter # 12) elastic limit.
Lecture 23 – Lecture 24 Newton's law of Universal Gravitation, gravitational force and free fall
(Chapter # 13) acceleration, gravitational potential energy, Escape velocity.
Lecture 25 Planets, and satellites: Kepler's laws of planetary motion.
(Chapter # 13)
Lecture 26 – Lecture 27 Simple harmonic motion (SHM), position, velocity, and acceleration of
(Chapter # 14) SHM, some oscillating systems, and energy in an SHM.
Lecture 28 Travelling waves, expression of the wave function, speed of waves.
(Chapter # 15)
Lecture 29 – Lecture 30
Wave equation. Interference of traveling waves, Standing waves.
(Chapter # 15-16)
Thermal equilibrium and temperature (Zeroth Law of
Lecture 31 – Lecture 32
Thermodynamics), Thermal variables and systems, 1st law of
(Chapter # 18)
thermodynamics, and energy conservation law.
Lecture 33 Reversible and Irreversible processes and the 2nd law of
(Chapter # 19) thermodynamics.
Lecture 34 Entropy, Statistical view of Entropy and Boltzman Entropy Formula.

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(Chapter # 20)

Lecture 35 Reviews
Final Exam

Teaching Strategy:
The class will be conducted through various activities, including discussion of concepts and
problem-solving, student initiative, active involvement, and the practice of quantitative
problems. Students are expected to involve actively and to take the initiative for their learning
experience. The grade for this course will be determined almost entirely by student’s
performance on quizzes, assignments, midterm exam, and the final exam.

Attendance Policy:
Students are required and expected to attend all classes regularly and on time and participate in
class discussions. North South University mandates to fail students who are absent 25% or
more from their classes, even if such absences are excusable. If a student misses more than two
lectures, marks will be deducted for each day of absence. Absence due to extreme situations will
be considered an exception, as per the instructor’s decision. It is the responsibility of the
student to become aware of other course-related announcements missed during an absence.

Assignment:
There will be a total of Four assignments; assignments will not be accepted after the class of
due date. Every question must be answered correctly, and all work must be shown, to get full
marks. Most assignments will be graded based only on completeness.

Quiz:
Quizzes will be given on a regular basis. The date of quizzes may or may not be announced in
class. At least Five quizzes will be taken (average marks of these Four quizzes will be
considered), and the duration of each quiz will be around 15 minutes.

CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

1. The ground rule for our class is respectful, open communication. We have many things
to learn from one another. Every single question is appreciated!
2. You become part of a learning community when you come to the class. Please be
conscious of your community role, and work toward creating a healthy classroom
learning atmosphere.
3. Don’t chat during class. If you have to, then feel free not to attend the class at the
expense of your attendance for the day. The inability to refrain from unnecessary,
disruptive chatting may result in a request to leave the classroom.
4. While in class, please switch off your cell phone. The inability to do so may result in
some penalty.

Academic Integrity Policy: North South University does not appreciate academic
dishonesty by its students. At a minimum, you must not be involved in cheating,
copyright infringement, submitting the same work in multiple courses, significant
collaboration with other individuals outside of sanctioned group activities, and
fabrications. You are advised that violations of the Student Integrity Code will be treated
seriously, with particular attention given to repeated offences. Please refer to the NSU
Code of Conduct at http://www.northsouth.edu/student-code-of-conduct.html

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Exams & Make up Policy:

No makeup exams will be taken.
If you miss the final you will get an ``F" in the course.
You must attend the exam on time. Being late does not necessarily guarantee that you will
get extra time for writing your tests and exam.
All cell phones must be switched off.
Any unfair means adopted in the tests and exams will be seriously dealt with.
If you cheat in any form or do not follow faculty instructions, your examination will be
canceled.
Academic misconduct or failure to comply with the NSU Examination Code of Conduct may
result in F.

Exams Dates: Date of Midterm exams will be announced in class. Students are responsible
to follow the instructions. According to the NSU policy, faculty members are not allowed to
change the final exam schedule. If a change is indeed needed, consult first with the
Department Chair.