University of Santo Tomas
Faculty of Pharmacy
Course Syllabus in Physics 201 (Lecture)
2012-2013
I.
COURSE TITLE:
General Physics (Lecture)
II. COURSE NUMBER:
Phys 201 (Medical Technology)
III. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Physics 201 (Lecture) is a 3-unit introductory algebra-based physics for Medical Technology students of the
Faculty of Pharmacy. It is supplemented by a 1-unit laboratory. Both the lecture and laboratory components
cover mechanics, temperature and heat, fluids and electricity. Selected topics in magnetism, optics and modern
physics may be included by the professor in the course if time permits.
IV. CREDIT:
3 units
V. PREREQUISITE:
Math 101 - College Algebra
VI. PLACEMENT:
Second year students
VII. GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the semester, the students shall be able to :
1. solve word problems using laws and principles of forces, motion, work, energy, heat, and electricity;
2. apply the laws and principles of forces, motion, work, energy, heat, and, electricity;
3. perform simple activities pertaining to the laws and principles of forces, motion, work, energy, heat, and electricity; and
4. manifest the values of accuracy, honesty and perseverance, and appreciate the works of God and others and the study of physics.
VIII. COURSE OUTLINE
FIRST GRADING PERIOD (5 weeks)
Specific Objectives
During the first grading period,
the students should be able to:
1. explain conversion factor
relationships;
2. convert one unit of
Topics
A. Measurements
System of
Measurements
Conversion Factors
Time
Allotment
2 hours
Teaching
Strategies
Lecture
Online drills
Web Enhanced
Problem Solving
Skills
Critical and Creative
Thinking
Cognitive
Problem Solving
Values
Evaluation
Accuracy
Quizzes
Patience
Board work
Precision
Recitation
Cooperation
measurement to another;
Unit Conversions
Perseverance
3. convert one system of units
to another;
4. differentiate between scalar
and vector quantities;
5. use vector notation
consistently;
6. represent vectors
graphically;
7. resolve vectors into their
components;
8. add and subtract two or
more vectors by the
component method;
9. define distance and
displacement;
10. distinguish between
instantaneous speed and
average speed;
11. distinguish between average
speed and average velocity;
12. calculate speed and velocity
accurately
13. explain the relationship
between velocity and
acceleration;
14. explain the kinematics
equations; and
15. apply the kinematics
equations to physical
situations.
5 hours
B. Vector Analysis
Lecture
Scalars and Vectors
Graphing
Exercises
Vector Notation and
Vector Diagrams
Components of a
Vector
Addition and
Subtraction of
Vectors Component
Method
C. Kinematics
Distance vs
Displacement
Speed vs Velocity
Graphing
Self-quiz
Cognitive
Online Tutorial
Logical Reasoning
8 hours
Lecture
Graphing
Graphing
Exercises
Critical and Creative
Thinking
Online Drills
Problem Solving
Web Quest:
Linear Motion
Kinematics
Equations
Demonstration :
Egg Drop
Free Fall
Quizzes
Cooperation
Board work
Perseverance
Seatwork
Precision
Assignment
Honesty
Online Quiz
Accuracy
Seatwork
Patience
Board work
Precision
Group
Activities
Virtual lab: Ship
Navigation
Constant
Acceleration
Horizontal Motion
Problem Solving
Online drills,
Average Speed
Average Velocity
Critical and Creative
Thinking
Accuracy
Cooperation
Perseverance
Assignment
Quiz
PRELIMINARY GRADING PERIOD (5 WEEKS)
Specific Objectives
During the preliminary grading
period, the students should be
able to:
1. relate force and motion;
2. state and explain Newton’s
three laws of motion;
3. explain what is meant by an
unbalanced force;
4. apply Newton’s second law
of motion;
5. construct free-body
diagrams;
6. differentiate between static
and kinetic friction;
7. describe frictional forces
using coefficients of friction;
8. explain why there is a
centripetal acceleration in
uniform circular motion;
9. compute centripetal
acceleration and centripetal
force;
10. state Newton’s Law of
Universal Gravitation;
Topics
A. Force and Motion
Time
Allotment
3 hours
Newton’s Three
Laws of Motion
Teaching
Strategies
Lecture
Online Drills
Weight, Normal
Force, Tension,
Friction
Web Quest:
Newton’s Laws
Construction of
Free-Body
Diagrams
Demonstration:
Inertia
Experiments
B. Application of
Newton’s Second
Law of Motion
6 hours
Lecture
Online Drills
Frictionless
Horizontal and
Inclined Surfaces
Web Quest:
Centripetal Force
Static and Kinetic
Friction Forces
Demonstration :
Centrifugal Force
Uniform Circular
Motion
Peer Tutorial
Newton’s Law of
Universal
Gravitation
Skills
Critical and Creative
Thinking
Problem Solving
Values
Evaluation
Accuracy
Perseverance
Precision
Quizzes
Board work
Graphing
Seatwork
Cognitive
Assignment
Logical Reasoning
Experiment
Critical and Creative
Thinking
Problem Solving
Cognitive
Logical Reasoning
Psychomotor
Accuracy
Cooperation
Perseverance
Precision
Honesty
Importance of
God’s Creation
Quizzes
Board work
Seatwork
Assignment
Online Quiz
11. describe the relationship
between the center of gravity
and stability;
12. define torque and lever arm;
13. state algebraically the two
conditions of equilibrium in
words;
14. apply the two conditions for
mechanical equilibrium;
C. Rotation and
Equilibrium
3 hours
Center of Gravity
and Stability
Lecture
Critical and Creative
Thinking
Online Drills
Problem Solving
Web Quest: SeeSaw
Cognitive
Accuracy
Quizzes
Cooperation
Board work
Perseverance
Seatwork
Precision
Assignment
Accuracy
Quizzes
Cooperation
Board work
Perseverance
Seatwork
Precision
Assignment
Honesty
Online Quiz
Logical Reasoning
Torque
Demonstration :
Lever as a
Function Human
Bones and
Muscles
1st Condition of
Equilibrium
2nd Condition of
Equilibrium
15. compute linear momentum;
16. relate impulse and
momentum; and
17. apply the conservation of
linear momentum to various
physical situations.
D. Linear Momentum
& Conservation
3 hours
Linear Momentum
Lecture
Group Work
Impulse
Online Drills
Conservation of
Linear Momentum
(one dimension)
Web Quest:
Linear
Momentum
Critical and Creative
Thinking
Problem Solving
Cognitive
Psychomotor
Demonstration :
Billiards
FINAL GRADING PERIOD (5 WEEKS)
Specific Objectives
During the final grading period,
the students should be able to:
Topics
A. Work, Power and
Energy
Time
Allotment
4 hours
Teaching
Strategies
Skills
Lecture
Critical and Creative
Thinking
1. define mechanical work;
Work
Online drills,
Problem Solving
2. compute the work done in
various situations;
Power
Self-quiz
Cognitive
Values
Evaluation
Accuracy
Quizzes
Perseverance
Board work
Precision
Seatwork
Honesty
Assignment
3. differentiate between
potential energy and kinetic
energy;
Kinetic Energy and
Gravitational
Potential Energy
4. define power;
Conservation of
Mechanical Energy
5. state the principle of
conservation of energy;
6. apply the conservation of
energy principle in solving
physics problems;
7. differentiate between
temperature and heat;
8. convert temperatures from
one scale to another;
9. calculate the linear
expansion of solids;
10. define specific heat and give
its significance;
11. relate latent heat to phase
changes;
12. describe and distinguish
among the three methods of
heat transfer;
13. define what an electric
charge is;
14. state and explain the
Coulomb’s law;
15. define electric current and
resistance;
16. state and explain Ohm’s law;
17. identify the common circuit
elements;
18. recognize and draw common
electric symbols; and
B. Temperature and
Heat
Online Tutorial
Logical Reasoning
Experiment
Virtual lab: Dam
System
5 hours
Temperature
Scales
Heat
Linear Expansion of
Solids
Lecture
Online drills,
Critical and Creative
Thinking
Online Tutorial
Problem Solving
Virtual lab:
Linear Expansion
and Heat
Exchange
Cognitive
Logical Reasoning
Accuracy
Quizzes
Cooperation
Seatwork
Perseverance
Assignment
Precision
Experiment
Honesty
Graphing
Group work
Specific Heat of
Substances
Phase Change
Heat of Fusion
Heat of
Vaporization
Heat Transfer
3 hours
C. Electricity
Lecture
Electric charge
Graphing
Exercises
Critical and Creative
Thinking
Principle of
conservation of
charges
Virtual lab:
Series and
Parallel Circuits
Problem Solving
Cognitive
Coulomb’s Law
Logical Reasoning
Electric current and
resistance
Graphing
Ohm’s law
Basic electric
Accuracy
Quizzes
Cooperation
Board work
Perseverance
Seatwork
Precision
Assignment
Honesty
Experiment
Following
Procedures
19. determine the equivalent
resistance of resistors in
series, parallel and seriesparallel combinations.
20. understand the pressuredepth relationship;
21. solve problems using
hydrostatic equation;
22. state the Pascal Principle
and cite some examples;
23. state Archimedes Principle
and relate it to buoyancy;
24. explain the Bernoulli
Principle and relate it to
airplane lift;
circuits
D. Fluids
3 hours
Fluids
Lecture
Graphing
Exercises
Pressure
Hydrostatic
Equation
Pascal’s Principle
Archimedes’
Principle of
Buoyancy
GRADING SYSTEM (Lecture) :
Criteria
Class Standing (Quizzes/Long Tests)
Major Exams
Cognitive
Self-quiz
Logical Reasoning
Online Tutorial
Psychomotor
Virtual lab:
Venturi Effect
Weight
60%
40%
100%
COURSE GRADE:
Lecture
=
Laboratory
=
--------------Course Grade =
Average of the 3 Grading Periods * 70%
Average of the 2 Grading Periods * 30%
----------------------------------------------------Sum of Lecture and Laboratory
PASSING CUT-OFF GRADE = 60% (Raw Score)
Problem Solving
Online drills,
Bernoulli’s Principle
IX.
Critical and Creative
Thinking
Accuracy
Quizzes
Cooperation
Board work
Perseverance
Seatwork
Precision
Assignment
Honesty
Experiment
X. COURSE POLICIES
No late submission of requirements.
Absent students will not be given special quiz.
The use of mobile phones and other electronic devices is not allowed during class hours, unless necessary or upon the
teacher’s approval.
Absence and tardiness are strongly discouraged.
The policies on academic dishonesty, and behavior stipulated in Student Handbook are honored in this course.
Attendance:
Students shall be marked absent if they arrive in class after 30 minutes.
Students shall be considered late if they arrive in class after 15 minutes.
Students shall receive FA grade in the course if they have incurred absences of 10 hours.
XI. TEXTBOOK:
Urone, Paul. (2004). Physics with Health Science Applications. Singapore: John Wiley & Sons (ASIA), Philippine Reprint: Golden Gate Printers.
XII. REFERENCES:
Bhatt, Phankaj (2008). ICSE Physics Book I. India: S Chand Publishing House
Dann, James H and James J Dann, (2006). The People’s Physics Book: 3rd Edition. http://scipp.ucsc.edu/outreach/index2.html
Hewitt Paul (2005). Conceptual Physics : 10th Edition. USA : Addison-Wesley Publishing Company
Prepared by :
Jay C. Tio and Arra C. Quitaneg
Noted by:
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Assoc. Prof. Dinah S. Briones
Coordinator, Math and Computer Science Area
Approved by:
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Priscilla Torres, Ph.D.
Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy