DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

College of Science
Department of Physics

COURSE CODE: ENGPHYS UNITS: 3

COURSE TITLE: PHYSICS FUNDAMENTALS FOR ENGINEERING MAJORS 1
PREREQUISITE: BASPHYS

Instructor : Contact details :

Consultation Hours : Schedule :
Term, AY : Room/Recurring :
Zoom Link

TYPE OF COURSE
Service Learning Hybrid Fully online In-person

GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a course on statics, kinematics of rotation, dynamics of rotation, elasticity, fluids,
oscillation, heat transfer, and introduction to Maxwell’s equation and optics. In examining the
concepts mentioned and its relevant consequences, vector methods, as well as the basic
concepts of calculus are used.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of this course, the student is expected to present the following learning outcomes
in line with the Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes (ELGA)
ELGA Learning Outcome
Critical and Creative LO1: Infer and predict relevant consequences and apply the laws
Thinker and principles in solving physics problems.
Effective LO2: Interpret and explain the solutions in a clear and organized
Communicator manner.
Lifelong Learner LO3: Apply the basic physical laws and principles of physics in
Service-Driven Citizen relation to its environment and everyday living.

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to submit the
following during the indicated dates of the term
Learning Outcome Required Output Due
Date
LO1: Infer and predict relevant consequences and Assignment, Week 5,
apply the laws and principles in solving physics Homework, Long Exams 8, 11
problems. **Portfolio of
LO2: Interpret and explain the solutions in a clear coursework
and organized manner. *Accomplishment Week 13
LO3: Apply the basic physical laws and principles of of Online Modules
physics in relation to its environment and everyday Problem Set Solutions
living. **Paper and oral Week 13
presentation of assigned
problem set
Final Examination Week 14
NOTE: Items * and **
will be the Instructor’s
prerogative

This study source was downloaded by 100000773171979 from CourseHero.com on 04-15-2024 09:27:47 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/207077736/ENGPHYS-updated-syllabus-20230503T3-Ver-3-1pdf/
 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
College of Science
Department of Physics

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT Physics Problem Solving (reference: https://assessment.fiu.edu/resources/rubrics-and-curriculum-

maps/_assets/rubrics/Physics%20Problem%20Solving%20Rubric%20-%20TAMU.pdf)
Criteria and 5 4 3 2 1
Rating Excellent Very Satisfactory Good Satisfactory Needs
Improvement
Strategic Approach chosen is Valid approach Valid approach Invalid approach Little or no
Approach (S) clearly shown, with minor errors with multiple that demonstrates understanding
clearly written & that don’t disrupt errors that impede little understanding of how to
all elements are understanding understanding of the problem approach the
valid. problem
Physics Concepts Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate At least one Little or no
(P) concepts that are concepts that are concepts concept identified understanding
fully understood mostly understood identified, but not but unable to of physics
(symmetries, but employed with employed or demonstrate concepts
conserved errors. understood. understanding
quantities, etc.),
clearly stated &
employed
correctly.
Mathematical Correct starting Correct starting Correct starting Can identify at least Incorrect
Concepts (M) equations; All equations. All equations. The one equation, but equations;
mathematical steps mathematical steps mathematical unable to apply demonstrates
are clearly shown are clearly shown steps are hard to them. little or no
and they flow but minor errors follow and errors understanding
easily toward the yield wrong begin to impede of
correct answer. answer. OR Correct application. mathematical
starting equations concepts
with correct final involved.
result but the
mathematical steps
are hard to follow.
Answer (A) 100% correct Correct answer Incorrect answer, Unable to reach a No answer.
answer – analytically (IA), but on the right correct answer on
analytically (IA) but not numerically path. this path.
numerically (IA) & (IA).
conceptually (IA).
IA= If applicable; Score of Zero = Incomplete Assignment (NSW – No shown work) or (MS - Missing assignment).

LEARNING PLAN
LEARNING OUTCOME TOPIC WEEK NO. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Module 0: 1st Meeting Orientation/In Person/Online Modes
Getting Started CANVAS Modules

Long Exams (3)

40-item multiple choice
1.5 hours (⅔ easy, ⅓ moderate)

Final Exam
50-item multiple choice
2 hrs (⅔ easy, ⅓ moderate)

 Difficulty indicated per item

 Easy = 1 step solution at worst
 Moderate = 2 step-solution
 Comprehensive

Brief Review of Vector Multiplication

LO1, LO2
Dot Product, Cross Product (optional)

LO1, LO2 Module 1: 1-2 Angular velocity

Kinematics of Angular acceleration
Rotation Constant angular acceleration
Relating linear & angular kinematics

This study source was downloaded by 100000773171979 from CourseHero.com on 04-15-2024 09:27:47 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/207077736/ENGPHYS-updated-syllabus-20230503T3-Ver-3-1pdf/
 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
College of Science
Department of Physics

4th Hour Activity:

Problems on vectors & rotational
kinematics
LO1, LO2 Module 2: 3-4 Energy in Rotational Motion
Dynamics of Torque and angular acceleration for a
Rotational rigid body
Motion Work and power in rotational motion
Conservation of angular momentum
4th Hour Activity:
Exercise on rotational dynamics
LO1, LO2 Module 3: 5 Conditions for equilibrium
Equilibrium
4th Hour Activity:
Problem Set 1
LO1, LO2 1st Long Examination
(Tentative Date: June 5 to 9)
LO1, LO2 Module 4: 6 Stress, Strain, and Elastic Moduli
Elasticity Elasticity and Plasticity
(Independent
4th Hour Activity:
Learning) Exercise on Stress, Strain & Elasticity
LO1, LO2 Module 5: Fluid 6-7 Density
Mechanics Pressure in a Fluid and Pascal’s Law
Buoyancy and Archimedes Principle
Fluid Flow
Bernoulli’s Equation, Viscosity &
Turbulence
LO1, LO2 Module 6: Heat 7-8 Heat transfer
transfer
4th Hour Activity:
Exercise Problems on Pascal’s,
Archimedes &Bernoulli’s Equation, Heat
transfer
Problem Set 2
LO1, LO2 2nd Long Examination
(Tentative Date: June 26 to 30)
LO1, LO2 Module 7: 9 Independent Learning
Periodic Week
Motion Describing Oscillation
LO3 Simple Harmonic Motion
Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion
Applications of Simple Harmonic Motion
Simple Pendulum, Physical Pendulum

4th Hour Activity:

Exercise Problems on Simple Harmonic
Motion and Damped Oscillations
LO1, LO2 Module 8: 10-11 Types of Mechanical Waves
Mechanical Periodic Waves
Waves Mathematical Description of a
Wave
Energy in Wave Motion
Wave Interference, Boundary Conditions,
& Superposition
Standing Waves on a String
Normal Modes of a String

This study source was downloaded by 100000773171979 from CourseHero.com on 04-15-2024 09:27:47 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/207077736/ENGPHYS-updated-syllabus-20230503T3-Ver-3-1pdf/
 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
College of Science
Department of Physics

4th Hour Activity:

Exercises on Mechanical Waves
LO1, LO2 3rd Long Examination
(Tentative Date: July 17 to 21)
LO1, LO2 Module 9: 12 Basic Concepts of Maxwell’s Equations
Electromagnetic & Electromagnetic Waves
Waves Plane Electromagnetic Waves & the Speed
of Light
The Nature of Light
Module 10: 13 Reflection and Refraction
Optics Total internal Reflection
Dispersion
Polarization
*Scattering of Light, Huygen’s Principle,
*Reflection and Refraction at a Plane
Surface, *Reflection & Refraction at a
Spherical Surface, *Thin Lenses

NOTE: *Reading assignments

Problem Set (Canvas/Online)

14 Final Examination
(Tentative Date: August 7 to 11)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS

Long Exams, Final Exam, *Physics Field trip, *Alternative Classes, *Library Work, *Physics Seatwork,*Outreach Project,
*Community Volunteer, and other requirements prescribed in the course.
NOTE: * Instructor’s prerogative

GRADING SYSTEM
Scale:
The average of the three long exams will be compared with the final exam. 94-100 - 4.0
Whichever is higher gets 50% of the final grade; the other gets 35% 87-93 - 3.5
Long Exams : 50 or 35% 80-86 - 3.0
Final Exam : 50 or 35%
73-79 - 2.5
Teacher’s Evaluation
(Based on Required Output/Attendance) 15% 66-72 - 2.0
TOTAL: 100% 58-65 - 1.5
Passing Grade: 50% 50-57 - 1.0
<50 - 0.0

TEXTBOOK: Young, H. and Freedman, R. (2016). University physics with Modern Physics
(Latest edition).Pearson.

REFERENCES
1. Young, H. and Freedman, R. (2016). University physics with Modern Physics (Latest edition).
Pearson.
2. Serway R.A. and Jewett Jr., J.W. Physics for Scientists and Engineers (latest edition).
CENGAGELearning Asia Pte Ltd.
3. Halliday, D., Resnick, R: and Walker J. Fundamentals of physics (latest edition). New York: John
Wiley and Sons.
4. Jones, E., Childers, R. Contemporary ollege physics (latest edition) Boston: Mc-Graw Hill
Companies, Inc.
Tipler, P.A. and Mosca, G. Physics for Scientists and Engineers (latest edition). W.H. Freeman.
Serway. R.A., and Beichner, R. J. Physics (latest edition). Mc-Graw Hill.
This study source was downloaded by 100000773171979 from CourseHero.com on 04-15-2024 09:27:47 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/207077736/ENGPHYS-updated-syllabus-20230503T3-Ver-3-1pdf/
 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
College of Science
Department of Physics
ONLINE RESOURCES
1. OpenStax Physics. https://openstax.org/subjects/science
2. Canvas for Instructors also known as AnimoSpace. You must login using your My.LaSalle
account username and password.
3. Physlets at University of Colorado, Boulder. www.phet.colorado.edu
4. Physlets at Davidson College, http://webphysics.davidson.edu/applets/applets.html
5. "Physlet physics: interactive illustrations, explorations, and problems for introductory
physics"by Christian, Wolfgang. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, Pearson Education,
c2004. Location: Circulation, 3rdFlr. QC30 .C47 2004; CD02355
6. Physlets at Boston University, http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/classroom.html. Mechanics and
Heat are in the first semester set. Electricity & magnetism is in the second semester set.

CLASS POLICIES
1. This is a general education course in physics for students of the College of Science (COS) and
Gokongwei College of Engineering (GCOE).
2. Students are encouraged to purchase the textbook/ebook.
3. The final examination covers the entire course syllabus and is given during the Final
Examinations Week.
4. It is the responsibility of the student to be mindful of his/her absences/tardiness and
performance in class.
5. Specific class policies on attendance, make-up quizzes, academic honesty, grading system,
dresscode, classroom management, and others not mentioned above, are to be discussed by
the faculty member on the first day of classes.

Approved by:

Dr. Prof. Maria Cecilia Galvez

Chair, Department of Physics

This study source was downloaded by 100000773171979 from CourseHero.com on 04-15-2024 09:27:47 GMT -05:00

https://www.coursehero.com/file/207077736/ENGPHYS-updated-syllabus-20230503T3-Ver-3-1pdf/

Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)