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Course Syllabus
Subject Code
PHYSIC2
Subject Name
Physics for Non-Engineering 2
Subject Description
This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts, theories, and principles of physics in Classical
Mechanics. Topics include fluid mechanics, temperature, heat, calorimetry, thermodynamics, waves, sound,
electrostatics, electric currents, electrical circuits, magnetism, electromagnetism, optics, and geometric optics.
Credit Units
3 lecture
Pre-requisite
PHYSIC1
Co-requisite
None
Objectives
General :
At the end of the course, the students should be able to solve a wide variety of problems on thermodynamics,
optics and electromagnetics
Learning Outcomes:
The student is expected to acquire knowledge needed to:
L1:
L2:
L3:
L4:
L5:
L6:
L7:
Determine the relationships among temperature, thermal equilibrium, internal energy and thermal
expansion
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L8:
Determine the relationships of heat to temperature, to thermal energy and to phase change
L9:
L 10 :
L 11 :
L 12 :
L 13 :
L 14 :
L 15 :
Use the superposition principle in solving problems involving multiple source charges
L 16 :
L 17 :
L 18 :
L 19 :
L 20 :
Apply Ohms law and Kirchhoffs laws to solve direct-current circuit problems
L 21 : Define the relationships among efficiency, electric power, electric current, resistance and potential
difference
L 22 :
L 23 :
L 24 :
L 25 :
Textbook
[1] R. Freedman and H. Young, University Physics, 12th ed. California:Pearson, 2008
References
[1] D. Giancolli, Physics Principles with Applications, 6th ed. Singapore:Pearson, 2007
[2] P. Hewitt, Conceptual Physics, 11th ed. Addison-Wesley, 2010
[3] R. serway and J. Jewett, University Physics: Calculus-Based, 1st Philippine Reprint, Pasig City: CENGAGE
Learning, 2012
[4] J. Tiong, 1001 Solved Problems in Engineering Mathematics and Engineering Sciences, Excel First Review
and Training Center, 2012
[5] www.physicsclassroom.com
6] www.physics.org
[[7] www.physicscenttal.com
Learning Management System Resource
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Link : http://moodle.apc.edu.ph
Subject Code : PHYSIC2
Enrollment Key :
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, discussion, exercises, assignments, quizzes, exams
Grading System
Long Exams
Class Standing
Lab Activities
Project
Final Exam
30%
25%
15%
10%
20%
Total
Grades Transmutation
100%
Term Grade
Program
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
Code 1.0
R
a
0.0
Required Points
95% to 100%
91% to 94%
87%to 90%
Outcomes:
83% to 86%
79% to 82%
75% to 78%
Description
Relationship
70% to 74%
Repeat
: Below of
70%
An ability to apply
knowledge
X
Failed due tophysical,
: Excessive
Absences, Cheating
mathematics,
life and
information sciences; and
engineering sciences appropriate
to the field of practice.
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An ability to effectively
communicate orally and in writing
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A knowledge of contemporary
issues
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COURSE OUTLINE
Specific Objective/s:
Identify the relationships among density, pressure, specific gravity, force
Use the formula P = gy
Utilize Pascal's principle to solve pressure problems
Solve problems involving buoyant force
Learning Outcome:
L1, L2, L3, L4, L5
Suggested Activities:
Long Test
Lecture / discussion
Homework
Seatwork / quiz
MOODLE Resource Materials:
Handout, Exercises/Homework
Week No.
Module No.
Topics
13
Specific Gravity, Pressure , Buoyancy,
1
4-6
Experiment # 1: Specific Gravity
Specific Objective/s:
Describe temperature and its measurements
Define and determine the thermal equilibrium
Relate the different temperature scales
Describe quantitatively the expansion of matter due to temperature change
Describe qualitatively the anomalous expansion of water
Relate temperature to the kinetic theory
Learning Outcome:
L6, L7
Suggested Activities:
Lecture / discussion
Homework
Seatwork / quiz
MOODLE Resource Materials:
Handout, Exercises/Homework
Week No.
Module No.
Topics
2
7 - 12
Temperature, Thermal Expansion, Expansion of Water, Kinetic Theory
Specific Objective/s:
Define heat and specific heat
Physically and mathematically define heat capacity
Differentiate the methods of heat transfer
Suggested Activities:
Lecture / discussion
Homework
Seatwork / quiz
MOODLE Resource Materials:
Handout, Exercises/Homework
Week No.
Module No.
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L8, L9
Topics
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13 15
16 18
Specific Objective/s:
Solve for the heat released or absorbed when temperature or phase changes
Describe the mechanisms of heat transfer
Learning Outcome:
L8, L9
Suggested Activities:
Lecture / discussion
Homework
Seatwork / quiz
MOODLE Resource Materials:
Handout, Exercises/Homework
Week No.
Module No.
Topics
19-21
Specific heat, Phase Change,
4
22-24
Experiment # 3: Heat and Calorimetry
Specific Objective/s:
Solve problems in a written long exam
Evaluate errors in the exam
Distinguish transverse and longitudinal waves
Describe waves mathematically
State the properties of wave dynamics
Apply the principle of superposition
Learning Outcome:
L10, L11
Suggested Activities:
Lecture / discussion
Homework
Seatwork / quiz
MOODLE Resource Materials:
Handout, Exercises/Homework
Week No.
Module No.
Topics
25 27
Long Exam # 1 : Buoyancy, Temperature, Heat, Calorimetry (Modules 1 - 24)
5
28 30
Mechanical Waves, Wave Properties
Specific Objective/s:
Predict the outcomes of wave interference
Describe the characteristics of sound waves
Relate resonance and interference to sound waves
Describe Doppler effect and shock waves
Learning Outcome:
L12
Suggested Activities:
Lecture / discussion
Homework
Seatwork / quiz
MOODLE Resource Materials:
Handout, Exercises/Homework
Week No.
Module No.
Topics
6
31 36
Wave Interference, Boundary Conditions, Resonance, Superposition, Standing
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Specific Objective/s:
Solve problems in a written exam
Evaluate errors in the exam
Define momentum and impulse
Learning Outcome:
L1, L2, L3
Suggested Activities:
Handout, Exercises/Homework
Week No.
Module No.
Topics
37 - 39
Long Exam # 2 : Waves, Sound (Modules 28 36)
7
40 - 42
Midterm Exam Buoyancy, Temperature, Heat, Calorimetry, Waves, Sound
(Modules1 -36)
Specific Objective/s:
Learning Outcome:
Describe the nature of charge
L13, L14, L15, L16
Describe polarization and induced charges
Use Coulomb's Law to solve electrostatic forces problems
Describe the direction of electric fields using electric filed lines
Define electric potential
Suggested Activities:
Lecture / discussion
Homework
Seatwork / quiz
MOODLE Resource Materials:
Handout, Exercises/Homework
Week No.
Module No.
Topics
Coulombs Law, Electric Charge, Electrostatic Force, Superposition Principle,
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Electric Fields, Electric Field Lines
Learning Outcome:
L17, L18, L19, L20,
L21
Suggested Activities:
Lecture / discussion
Homework
Seatwork / quiz
MOODLE Resource Materials:
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Handout, Exercises/Homework
Week No.
Module No.
Topics
Electrical Potential Energy, Electrical Potential Difference, Equipotential Surfaces,
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Electric Current, Resistivity and Resistance, Electromotive Force and Circuits,
Ohm's Law
Specific Objective/s:
Learning Outcome:
Solve problems in a written long exam
L1, L2, L3
Evaluate errors in the exam
Suggested Activities:
Lecture / discussion
Homework
Seatwork / quiz
MOODLE Resource Materials:
Handout, Exercises/Homework
Week No.
Module No.
Topics
55 57
Experiment # 4: Resistors in Series and Parallel
10
58 60
Long Exam # 3 : Electrostatics, Electrical Circuits (Modules 43 - 57)
Specific Objective/s:
Learning Outcome:
Predict the direction of reflected light using the reflection law
Identify the relationships among the index of refraction of the path, wavelength
L22, L23
and speed of light
Predict the direction of refracted light using the Snell's law
Suggested Activities:
Lecture / discussion
Homework
Seatwork / quiz
MOODLE Resource Materials:
Handout, Exercises/Homework
Week No.
Module No.
Topics
11
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Nature and Propagation of Light, Law of Reflection, Law of Refraction
Specific Objective/s:
Determine the image location and properties in front of a plane refracting surface
Determine the image location and magnification in front of a spherical reflecting
surface
Determine the image location and magnification in front of a spherical refracting
surface
Differentiate converging and diverging lenses
Determine the image location and magnification in front of a converging thin lens
Determine the image location and magnification in front of a diverging thin lens
Suggested Activities:
Long Test
Lecture / discussion
Homework
Seatwork / quiz
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Learning Outcome:
L24, L25
Handout, Exercises/Homework
Week No.
Module No.
Topics
Image Formation by Plane and Curved Mirrors, Mirror Equation, Image Formed by
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Thin Lenses, Lens Equation, Graphical Method
Experiment # 5: Law of Reflection and Law of Refraction
Specific Objective/s:
Learning Outcome:
Solve problems in a written long exam
L1, L2, L3
Evaluate errors in the exam
Suggested Activities:
Lecture / discussion
Homework
Seatwork / quiz
MOODLE Resource Materials:
Handout, Exercises/Homework
Week No.
Module No.
Topics
73 75
Experiment # 6: Image Formation
13
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Long Exam # 4 : Light, Reflection and Refraction, Image Formation (Modules 40
- 57)
Specific Objective/s:
Learning Outcome:
Suggested Activities:
Week No.
Topics
14
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Note : Each module is a 30 minute classroom session.
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