MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

School of Basic Studies

VISION
Mapúa shall be an international center of excellence in technology education by:
• providing instructions that are current in content and state-of-the art in delivery;
• engaging in cutting-edge research; and
• responding to the big local and global technological challenges of the times

MISSION
a) The mission of Mapúa Institute of Technology is to disseminate, generate, preserve and apply scientific,
engineering, architectural and IT knowledge.
b) The Institute shall, using the most effective means, provide its students with professional and advanced
scientific and engineering, architectural and information technology education through rigorous and up-
to-date academic programs with ample opportunities for the exercise of creativity and the experience of
discovery.
c) It shall implement curricula that, while being steeped in technologies, shall also be rich in the humanities,
languages and social sciences that will inculcate ethics.
d) The Institute shall advance and preserve knowledge by undertaking research and reporting on the results
of such inquiries.
e) The Institute, singly or in collaboration with others, shall bring to bear the world's vast store of
knowledge in science, engineering and other realms on the problems of the industry and the community
in order to make the Philippines and the world a better place.

MISSION
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
a b c d e
1. To provide students with a solid foundation in mathematics, basic
sciences, physics, and general chemistry and their application to √ √ √ √ √
engineering, architecture, and other related disciplines;
2. To complement the technical training of the students with
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proficiency in oral and written communications;
3. To instill in the students human values and cultural refinement
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through the humanities and social sciences; and
4. To inculcate a high ethical standard in the students through its
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integration in the learning activities.

COURSE SYLLABUS
1. Course Code : PHY 10

2. Course Title : GE PHYSICS 1 – LECTURE

3. Pre-requisite : MATH 105

4. Co-requisite : none

5. Credit/ Class Schedule : 2 units/ 3 lecture hours a week

6. Course Description : This course covers review of calculus, composition and resolution
of vectors, first conditions of equilibrium, friction, kinematics, Newton’s
laws of motion, gravitation, and circular motion.

7. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

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 Program
Educational
Program Outcomes
Objectives
1 2 3 4
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science,
(a) √
and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as
(b) √ √
to analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process to
(c) √
meet desired needs
(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams √ √ √
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering
(e) √ √
problems
An understanding of professional and ethical
(f) √ √ √
responsibility
(g) An ability to communicate effectively √ √ √
The broad education necessary to understand the impact
(h) √ √ √
of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in
(i) √ √ √
life-long learning
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues √ √ √
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
(k) √ √ √
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

8. Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Outcomes:

Course Objectives Program Outcomes

The students should be able to: a b c d e f g h i j k
1. show the students the relationship of physics
concepts with other natural sciences
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2. show the social significance and implications
of physics to prepare themselves to
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appreciate the relevance of physics to
everyday life.

9. Course Coverage :

D
WEEK A TOPIC METHODOLOGY EVALUATION
Y AND STRATEGY TOOLS

Orientation
Course Policies and Discussion of Course Requirements and
1 1 Guidelines, Nature and Grading System
Scope of Course

2 Introduction to the Course

and Review of Basic Lecture/Discussion
Calculus

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 Vectors and Scalars Lecture/Discussion Seatwork
Vector Addition and (10 pts)
2 1 Subtraction: Graphical Solving Sample Problems Homework
Method (10 pts)

2 Vectors and Scalars Lecture/Discussion

Vector Addition and Boardwork
Subtraction: Analytical Solving Sample Problems (10 pts)
Method

Vectors and Scalars Lecture/Discussion Homework

3 1 Unit Vector (10 pts)
Solving Sample Problems

Vectors and Scalars Lecture/Discussion

2 Cross Product and Dot Seatwork
Product Solving Sample Problems (10 pts)

4 1 Quiz No.1 Written Examination Long Exam

(100 pts)

Kinematics
Motion Along A Straight Line Lecture/Discussion Homework
2 Speed and Velocity, (10 pts)
Accelerated Motion and Solving Sample Problems
Equations of Kinematics

Demonstration Homework
5 1 Freely Falling Bodies Lecture/Discussion (10 pts)
Solving Sample Problems

Demonstration Seatwork
2 Motion of a Projectile Lecture/Discussion (10 pts)
Solving Sample Problems
Practical Applications

6 1 Quiz No 2 Written Examination Long Exam

(100 pts)

2 First Condition of Equilibrium Lecture/Discussion Seatwork

Solving Sample Problems (10 pts)
Kinds of Forces Practical Applications

Lecture/Discussion Homework
7 1 Newton’s Laws of Motion Solving Sample Problems (10 pts)

2 Friction Lecture/Discussion Homework

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 Characteristics of Friction Solving Sample Problems (10 pts)

8 1 Quiz No. 3 Written Examination Long Exam

(100 pts)

2 Horizontal Circular Motion Lecture/Discussion Seatwork

(UCM) Solving Sample Problems (10 pts)

Demonstration
Vertical Circular Motion Lecture/Discussion Seatwork
9 1 (NUCM) Solving Sample Problems (10 pts)
Practical Applications
Physics in an Amusement Park

Lecture/Discussion Seatwork
2 Universal Law of Gravitation Solving Sample Problems (10 pts)
Homework
(10 pts)

10 1 Quiz No. 4 Written Examination Long Exam

(100 pts)

2 Completion of
Requirements/Computation
of Grades

11 Final Examination

10. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Course Objectives/ Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes Course

Program Outcomes
A student completing this course Objectives
should at the minimum be able to: 1 2 a b c d e f g h i j k

differentiate a vector from a
scalar
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determine the resultant of
concurrent vectors
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solve problems in kinematics √ √ √ √

compute the time of fall, distance
traveled, and velocity of a falling √ √ √ √
body

analyze the motion of a projectile √ √ √ √ √

solve problems in translational
equilibrium
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state and explain Newton’s First
Law of Motion
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state and explain Newton’s Third
Law of Motion
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enumerate the characteristics of
friction
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compute the static or kinetic
friction force between two given √ √ √ √
surfaces

state and explain Newton’s
Second Law of Motion
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solve problems involving
Newton’s Second Law of Motion
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determine the gravitational force
between different masses.
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compute the acceleration due to
gravity at different altitudes
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define period and frequency of
revolution
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enumerate the factors affecting
circular motion
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solve problems involving
centripetal force
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solve problems in vertical
circular motion
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11. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:

Engineering topics – 30%

General education component – 70 %

12. Textbook : Young, Hugh D. and Freedman, Roger A. University Physics 11th Edition
©2004 Addison Wesley Publishing Co., Inc.

13. Course Evaluation :

The minimum requirement for a passing grade is 50% of each of the following
components:

Long Tests/Quizzes 60%

Seatwork/Homework 15%

Final Examination 25%

Total 100%

Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds for a failing grade are:

♦ Cheating during examinations

♦ More than 20 % absences of the total number of meetings in a quarterm
♦ Failure to take the final examination with no valid reason

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14. Other References

Sears, Zemansky, and Young. College Physics 7th Ed ©1992 Addison Wesley Publishing
Co., Inc.
Beiser, Arthur. Modern Technical Physics ©1992 Addison Wesley Publishing Co., Inc.
Van Heuvelen, Alan. Physics: A General Introduction 2nd Ed ©1986 by Alan Van
Heuvelen

15. Course Materials Available:

Course Goals and Instructional Objectives
Course Schedules for Lectures and Quizzes
Samples of Problem Sets
Acetates for Overhead Projector
Samples of Written Examinations
Demonstration Apparatuses

16. Committee Members:

Ramil Jimenez
May Lozada
Fe Novida

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