Multimedya technics, Physics demonstrations ( from web sites), Lectures
Principle Sources
TEXT BOOK: Louis A. Bloomfield, “How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life”, 6th Edition, 2015
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
INTRODUCTION
Multimedya
2. Week
THE LAWS OF MOTION – Skating, Falling Balls.
Multimedya
3. Week
THE LAWS OF MOTION – Seesaws, Wheels, Bumper Cars
Multimedya
4. Week
MECHANICAL OBJECTS – Spring Scales, Ball Sports: Bouncing,
“Carousels and Roller Coasters”.
Multimedya
5. Week
MECHANICAL OBJECTS – Bicycles.
Multimedya
6. Week
FLUIDS – Balloons, Water Distribution.
Multimedya
7. Week
FLUIDS AND MOTION – Garden Watering,
Airplanes.
Multimedya
8. Week
HEAT AND PHASE TRANSITIONS – Woodstoves, “Water, Steam, and Ice”,
“Clothing, Insulation, and Climate”.
Multimedya
9. Week
Midterm Exam
Multiple choice
10. Week
THERMODYNAMICS – Air Conditioners, Automobiles.
Multimedya
11. Week
RESONANCE AND MECHANICAL WAVES – Clocks, Musical Instruments,
The Sea.
Multimedya
12. Week
ELECTRICITY – Xerographic Copiers,Flashlights
Multimedya
13. Week
MAGNETISM AND ELECTRODYNAMICS – Household Magnets,
Electric Power Distribution
Multimedya
14. Week
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES – Radio, Microwave Ovens.
Multimedya
15. Week
FINAL EXAM
Multiple choice
16. Week
FINAL EXAM
Multiple choice
17. Week
FINAL EXAM
Multiple choice
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
50
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To understand correctly the fundamental concepts and laws of physics, and their interrelationships.
PO-2
To acquire skills of physical reasoning and problem solving.
PO-3
To be equipped with the mathematical tools required to investigate problems of theoretical and applied physics.
PO-4
To acquire abilities of designing, making, and evaluating experiments by both individual and team work forms.
PO-5
To acquire the power of using information technologies in analysing physical problems, and developing numerical models.
PO-6
To form a conceptual framework in physical science and acquire the ability of expressing various topics in physics in a simple and comprehensive manner.
PO-7
To acquire awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities.
PO-8
To acquire the ability of using at least one foreign language in physics.
PO-9
To acquire the ability of self-development by appreciating the importance of lifelong learning and by following recent developments in physics.
PO-10
To acquire the abilities of taking independent decisions, taking initiatives, and creativity skills.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Students should be able to: Describe and discuss the physical principles that are behind the household appliances and the scientific issues in daily life.
LO-2
Students should be able to: Demonstrate their knowledge to related topics qualitatively.
LO-3
Students should be able to: Criticize and express views in logical and effective ways.
LO-4
Students should be able to: Recognize the significance of science and technology.
