Republic of the Philippines Course Syllabus

SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AGRIBUSINESS AND MARINE AND AQUATIC SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

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Malita Campus, Malita, Davao Occidental
SPAMAST
INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS
First Semester, School Year 2018-2019

Course No. : PHYS 112

Course Title : Physics for Engineers
Course Description : This course covers the concepts of vectors, kinematics, dynamics, work, power, energy, Prepared by: CARLO R. GUINITA, PAE
momentum, impulse, rotation, dynamics of rotation, elasticity, oscillation, fluids, thermal Faculty
expansion, thermal stress, heat transfer, calorimetry, waves, electrostatics, electricity,
magnetism, and optics, image formation by plane and curved mirrors, and image formation
by thin lenses. Checked/ ELENITO P. BUGAWISAN, Ph.D
Reviewed by: Chair, ABE Program
Course Credit : 5 units
Prerequisite : None
Contact Hours/ Week : Approved by: ELENITO P. BUGAWISAN, Ph.D
Lecture 3 hours per week Dean, IATES
Laboratory 3 hours per week

SPAMAST VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT

VISION:
A leading institution of higher learning in the fields of aqua-terrestrial and technopreneurship responsive to the development needs in Southeast Asia and
beyond.
MISSION:
Imbued with sincerity, excellence, commitment and good leadership, the institution fervently carries out its functions to provide high quality instruction,
relevant researches, focused extension and self-sufficient production preserving cultural heritage, addressing gender sensitivity and climate change.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The graduates have the ability to: 1-5 (Common to all programs in all types of schools)

1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (PQF level 6 descriptor)
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor)
4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)
6. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex AB engineering problems;
7. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and interpret data;
8. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with standards;
9. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems;
10. Communicate effectively complex AB engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large;
11. Understand the impact of AB engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
12. Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning
13. Know contemporary issues;
14. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for AB engineering practice;
15. Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a team, and to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment;
and
16. Understand at least one specialized field of ABE practice
 SPAMAST GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
(A SPAMAST Graduate shall possess. . .)

Professional competency

and interpersonal skills

Leadership, teamwork
Capability for life-long

Universal outlook and

Entrepreneurial skills
communication skills
Critical thinking skills

responsiveness and
PROGRAM OUTCOMES

global competency
Innovativeness

environmental
Socio-cultural,
Creativity and

Language and

learning
1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. (PQF level 6
√
descriptor)
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino √ √ √ √
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams. (PQF level
√ √ √ √ √
6 descriptor)
4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility √ √ √ √ √
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722) √ √ √ √ √
6. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex Agricultural and Biosystems
√ √ √ √
engineering problems
7. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and interpret data √ √
8. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints,
√ √ √ √
in accordance with standards
9. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems √ √ √ √
10. Communicate effectively complex Agricultural and Biosystems engineering activities with
√ √ √ √
the engineering community and with society at large
11. Understand the impact of Agricultural and Biosystems engineering solutions in a global,
√ √ √ √ √
economic, environmental, and societal context
12. Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning √ √
13. Know contemporary issues √ √ √
14. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for Agricultural and
√ √ √
Biosystems engineering practice
15. Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of
√ √
a team, and to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment
16. Understand at least one specialized field of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering √
 practice

COURSE OUTCOMES
At the conclusion of the course, the students will be PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PO13 PO14 PO15 PO16
able to:
1. Know the different fundamentals of Physics I, P, I, P, I, P
I, P I, P I I I, P I, P I, P
D D
2. Know the different systems of measurement and I, P, I, P, I, P,
I, P I,P I, P
understand conversion from one unit to another D D D
3. Understand and solve the effects of forces acting on
I, P I, P I, P I, P I, P I, P I, P I, P
a body
4. Solve simple harmonic motion applications, work I, P, I, P,
I, P I I, P I, P I, P I, P I, P
and energy problems D D
5. Appreciate and apply Newton’s laws of motion I, P I, P I, P I, P I I
6. Apply the law of conservation of energy in I, P,
I, P I, P I I I
problems D
7. Solve impulse and momentum problems I, P I, P I, P
8. Describe the three modes of heat transfer and solve
I, P, I, P, I, P,
problems involving the three modes of heat I I I I, P I, P I, P
D D D
transfer
9. Describe the characteristics of fluid at rest and in
I, P,
motion and solve basic problems in fluid statics and I I, P I, P I I, P I, P
D
kinematics
10. Describe properties of waves, mode of vibrations of I, P, I, P,
I I I I I I I
strings and air columns D D
11. Describe image formation by mirrors and lenses
I, P I, P I, P I, P I, P I, P I, P
and solve basic optic problems
LEGEND:
I-INTRODUCED (The student get introduced to the concepts/principles)
P-PRACTICED (The student practices the competencies with supervision)
D-DEMONSTRATED (The student practices the competencies across different settings with minimal supervision)
COURSE PLAN
TEACHING AND
TIME ASSESSMENT
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES COURSE CONTENT/ SUBJECT MATTER LEARNING ACTIVITIES RESOURCES NEEDED
FRAME TASKS (ATs)
(TLAs)
Week 1 At the end of the lesson, the students will be  SPAMAST’s Vision, Mission and Core Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation  Student Handbook
able to: Values Slides presentation (opt) (individual)  Course Syllabus
 Familiarize the Vision, Mission and Core  Classroom Policies  DLP (opt)
Values of the institution; and  Grading System
 Appreciate and adhere the importance of
Vision, Mission and Core Values of the
institution.
 Be oriented on the Classroom Policies and
Grading System
Week 2  Discuss the nature of physics and I. Physics Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
applications of Physics  Nature of Physics Interactive Discussion  Exam  Downloaded
 Familiarize the branches or fields of  Branches or fields of Physics Assignments References
Physics  Some Applications of Physics  Marker
 Prepared Lesson
Week 3  Familiarize the basic physical quantities II. Measurement Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
 Identify different measuring tools used to  The measuring process Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
determine physical quantities  Measuring tools used in Physics Assignments Boardwork References
 Solve problems involving conversion of  Standards and Systems of Units Problem Sets  Exam  Marker
units  Units of Conversion and Laboratory Exercise  Calculator
Calculations  Materials necessary
for the laboratory
exercise
Week 4-5  Differentiate vector quantity from scalar III. Forces Acting on an Object Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
quantity  Vector and Scalar Quantity Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
 Articulate different methods in  Resultant Vectors Assignments Boardwork References
determining the resultant vector involving  Addition of Vectors Problem Sets  Exam  Marker
two or more vectors (parallelogram, graphical, Laboratory Exercise  Calculator
 Practice calculations involving addition of mathematical methods)  Graphing Paper
two or more vectors using the different  Components of a Vector  Ruler
methods of adding vectors  Protractor
Week 6  Express velocity, speed and acceleration, IV. Velocity and Acceleration Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
their connection, and their applications  Speed and Velocity Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
 Appreciate and use equations in velocity,  Instantaneous Velocity Problem Sets Boardwork Reference
speed and acceleration  Acceleration Assignments  Exam  Markers
  Compute for speed, velocity and  Instantaneous Acceleration Laboratory Exercises  Calculator
acceleration in different problem solving  Materials necessary
for the laboratory
exercise
Week 7  Distinguish uniformly accelerated motion V. Uniformly Accelerated Motion Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
from uniform speed  Freely Falling Bodies Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
 Articulate examples of uniformly  Projectile Assignments Boardwork Reference
accelerated motion  Problems Involving Uniformly Problem Sets  Exam  Markers
 Discuss freely falling body and projectile Accelerated Motion Laboratory exercise  Calculator
motion Materials necessary
 Solve basic problems in freely falling for the laboratory
bodies and projectile motion where the exercise
five equations of uniformly accelerated
motion is used
Week 8  Familiarize and differentiate the three VI. Force and Motion Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
Newton’s law of motion  Newton’s Laws of Motion (Law Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
 Give concrete example of the three of Inertia, Acceleration and Assignments Boardwork Reference
Newton’s law of motion Reaction) Problem Sets  Exam  Markers
 Discern the relationship between mass  Relation Between Mass and Laboratory exercise  Calculator
and weight Weight  Materials necessary
 Solve problems involving second and third  Problems Using Newton’s for the laboratory
Newton’s law of motion Second Law of Motion exercise

Week  Articulate and understand units used by VII. Work, Energy and Power Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
9-10 work, energy and power  Units of Work Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
 Solve problems using law of conservation  Law of Conservation of Energy Assignments Boardwork Reference
of energy  Potential and Kinetic Energy Problem Sets  Exam  Markers
 Understand the transformation of  Transformation of Potential and Laboratory exercise  Calculator
potential and kinetic energy Kinetic Energy  Materials necessary
 Power and Units of Power for the laboratory
exercise
Week 11  Understand friction as an opposing force VIII. Friction Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
 Solve motion applications where frictional  Sliding Friction Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
force is involved  Coefficient of Kinetic Friction Assignments Boardwork Reference
 Static Friction (Angle of Repose) Problem Sets  Exam  Markers
 Rolling Friction Laboratory exercise  Calculator
 Fluid Friction  Materials necessary
 Stopping Distance for the laboratory
exercise
Week  Define, illustrate and give examples of IX. Torque Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
12-13 torque and moment arm  Conditions for Equilibrium Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
 Understand the application of torque and  Moment Arm Assignments Boardwork Reference
moment arm  Torque Problem Sets  Exam  Markers
 Concurrent and Nonconcurrent Laboratory exercise  Calculator
Forces  Materials necessary
 Center of Gravity and Center of for the laboratory
Mass exercise
 Problems Involving Torque
Problems
Week 14  Define momentum and impulse and X. Momentum and Impulse Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
illustrate its relationship  Impulse Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
 Solve basic problems involving impulse  Momentum Assignments Boardwork Reference
and momentum  Law of Conservation of Problem Sets  Exam  Markers
Momentum Laboratory exercise  Calculator
 Materials necessary
for the laboratory
exercise
Week 15  Describe the characteristics of some XI. Simple Machines Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
simple machines and their basic functions  Simple Machine and Efficiency Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
 Understand and appreciate mechanical  Mechanical Advantage Assignments Boardwork Reference
advantage and efficiency of some simple  Lever and Application of Lever Problem Sets  Exam  Markers
machines Machine Laboratory exercise  Calculator
 Inclined Plane and Its Application  Materials necessary
for the laboratory
exercise
Week 16  Describe the characteristics of fluid at rest XII. Properties of Solids and Fluids Lecture  Quiz  Reference Book
and in motion  Elastic Properties of Matter Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
 Solve some basic problems of fluid statics  Young’s Modulus and Shear Assignments Boardwork References
and kinematics Modulus Problem Sets  Exam  Markers
 Fluids Density and Pressure Laboratory exercise  Calculator
 Measuring Pressure  Materials necessary
 Archimedes’ Principles for the laboratory
 Fluid in Motion exercise
 Pressure and Velocity
Week 17  Describe the three modes of heat transfer XIII. Quantity, Temperature and Heat Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
 Solve problems in heat transfer Transfer Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
 The quantity of heat Problem Sets Boardwork References
 Specific heat capacity Assignments  Exam  Markers
 The calorimeter Laboratory Exercises  Calculator
 Phase change  Materials necessary
 Heat Transfer for the laboratory
 Temperature and thermal energy exercise
 The measurement of
temperature
 The absolute temperature scale
 Linear Expansion
Week 18  Discuss the properties of waves, modes of XIV. Waves and Optics Lecture  Quiz  Reference Books
vibrations of strings and air columns  Properties of waves Interactive Discussion  Oral Recitation/  Downloaded
 Describe image formation of mirrors and  Modes of Vibrations (Strings and Problem Set Boardwork References
lenses Air Columns) Assignments  Markers
 Solve basic optic problems  Types of Mirrors and Lenses Laboratory Exercises  Calculator
 Image formations by different  Materials necessary
types of mirrors and lenses for the laboratory
exercise
 COURSE REQUIREMENTS GRADING SYSTEM CLASSROOM POLICY
Lecture - 70%
Problem Sets  Quizzes - 40% Attendance is counted from the first day of regular classes regardless of the date of
Assignments  Exam - 30% the student’s enrolment thus classes missed due to late enrolment shall be
Laboratory Exercises  Requirements - 30% considered absent
Attendance
100% A student who has incurred absences of more than 20% of total class meeting in a
given time shall not be given credit for the course or subject
Laboratory - 30%
 Lab. Exercises - Subjects with or without laboratory and more than 3 units subjects is as follows:
90% Any subject meeting 1 x a week = 3 absences max. = 4 absences over cut
 Attendance - Any subject meeting 2 x a week = 7 absences max. = 8 absences over cut
10% Any subject meeting 3 x a week = 10 absences max.= 11 absences over cut
Any student who exceeds the prescribed maximum numbers of cuts for a particular
100% subject is considered dropped, and shall receive a corresponding remark in the
Total - 100% Report of Grades of DROPPED for the semester regardless of his performance in the
class as of the date of debarment.
Computation for the final grade Note: Other classroom policies, please refer to the student handbook
50% Midterm + 50% Final = 100%
SUGGESTED READINGS AND REFERENCES Counterchecked by:
Weber, et al., 1977. Collge Physics. McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Young, et a., 2001. University Physics 9th ed.
Douglas, R.G. 2006. Classical Mechanics. Cambridge University Press. ISBN-13 978-0-11-16097-4 ebook (EBL) MABELL B. BRIGOLE, MAED-LS
Bond and Hickman. 2002. Problem-Solving Exercise in Physics. Prentice-Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle, New Jersey 07458. Director, Library Services