SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ON EACH COURSE

1. Name of Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Course/Module Mekanik dan Termodinamik

2. Course Code SCES3083

3. Name of academic
Yusalina binti Yusof
staff

4. Rational for the The course is offered so that student can understand the basic concepts and principles of
inclusion of the mechanics and thermodynamics, and their applications in solving problems and in daily life.
course/module in
the programme

5. Semester dan Year

Semester 2 Year 2
offered

6. Total Student
Total Guided and Independent
Learning Time Face to face Non face to face
Learning
(SLT)

L = Lecture
T = Tutorial L T P A L T P A
P = Practical
125
A = Assessment
23 19 16 3.5 23 19 - 21.5

7. Credit Value 3

8. Prerequisite (if any) None

9. Course Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes (CLO)
1. Explain the basic concepts and principles of mechanics and thermodynamics (C2, PLO1)
2. Apply the concepts of mechanics and thermodynamics to solve numerical problems (C4,
PLO1, PLO3, CTPS1)
3. Analyse the concepts of mechanics and thermodynamics, scientific skills, scientific
attitudes and moral values in experiments (C4, A5, PLO1, PLO2, PLO3, CTPS2)
4. Discuss critically in the form of writings, the concepts of mechanics and termodynamics in
daily life using various sources as references (C5, PLO1, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS3, LL1)

LEARNING TAXONOMIES
COGNITIVE DOMAIN COGNITIVE DOMAIN COGNITIVE DOMAIN
Complex or overt response

Internalizing values
(Characterization)
Guided response

CLO
Understanding
Remembering

Organization
Responding
Mechanism

Origination
Adaptation
Perception
Evaluating
Analysing

Receiving
Applying

Creating

Valuing
Set

C C C C C C P P P P P P P A A A A A
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
1 X

2 X

3 X X

4 X

10. Transferable Skills

Critical thinking and problem solving skills (CTPS3) dan Managing information skills (LL1)

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11. Teaching-learning
and assessment Teaching and learning strategy:
strategy 1. Lecture
2. Tutorial
3. Practical

Assessment Strategies:

Assessment is divided into two (2) parts which are, Coursework (60%) and Final Examination
(40%). The coursework is made up of practical report, quiz and essay tasks.

Programme Learning Teaching and Learning

Types of Assessment
Outcome (PLO) Strategy

Lecture, tutorial Examination

PLO1 – Knowledge
Quiz
PLO3 – Scientific skills, Examination
Lecture, tutorial, practical
thinking skills and problem Practical
solving Essay writing
PLO6 – Information Lecture, tutorial
Essay writing
management skills

12. Synopsis This course covers various topics in mechanics which include force, motion, work, energy,
momentum and fluids. This course also discusses the topics of thermodynamics such as
temperature, heat and the laws of thermodynamics.
Kursus ini meliputi pelbagai topik mekanik iaitu daya, gerakan, kerja, tenaga, momentum dan
bendalir. Kursus ini juga membincangkan topik-topik dalam termodinamik seperti suhu, haba
dan hukum-hukum termodinamik.

13. Mode of Delivery Lecture, tutorial and practical

14. Assessment Final examination : 40%

Methods and Types Coursework : 60%

Types of assessment Methods of Assessment Percentage

Written test Examination 40

Quiz 10
Practical report 30
Coursework Essay writing
20

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15. Mapping of the
Course Learning PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3 PEO 4 PEO 5 PEO 6
Outcomes (CLO) to
the Programme CLO 1 X
Educational
Objectives (PEO) CLO 2 X X

CLO 3 X X

CLO 4 X X X

Knowledgeable (LO1) and possess practical skills (LO2) in the teaching

PEO1
profession in line with the needs of the organisation and clients
Generate solutions to problems (LO3) in the teaching profession through
PEO2
scientific approach (LO3) innovatively, creatively and ethically (LO8).
Communicate(LO4) effectively to uphold Bahasa Melayu as a language of
PEO3
knowledge and strengthen the use of the English language
PEO4 Able to seek and manage relevant information from various sources (LO6)
Demonstrate entrepreneurial and managerial skills (LO7) and realise the
PEO5
needs of life-long learning (LO6) for career development.
Possess values and professionalism (LO8), leadership qualities(LO9),
PEO6
social skills, responsible and able to work as a team (LO5)

Course Learning Outcome (CLO)

CLO1 Explain the basic concepts and principles of mechanics and
thermodynamics (C2, PLO1)
CLO2 Apply the concepts of mechanics and thermodynamics to solve numerical
problems (C4, PLO1, PLO3, CTPS2)
CLO3 Analyse the concepts of mechanics and thermodynamics, scientific skills,
scientific attitudes and moral values in experiments (C4, A5, PLO1,
PLO2, PLO3, CTPS2)
CLO4 Discuss critically in form of writing, the concepts of mechanics and
termodynamics in daily life using various sources as references (C5,
PLO1, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS3, LL1)

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16. Mapping of the
Course Learning Programme Learning Outcome (PLO)
Outcomes(CLO)
Programme PLO 1 PLO 2 PLO 3 PLO 4 PLO 5 PLO 6 PLO 7 PLO 8 PLO 9
Learning Outcomes CLO 1 X
(PLO)
CLO 2 X X

CLO 3 X X X

CLO 4 X X X

Use the knowledge and understanding of theories and principles for the
PLO1
teaching and learning of science.
Demonstrate practical skills for problem solving in the field of science to
PLO2
build learning experience suitable with the levels of student development.
Apply reflective practices, problem solving skills, scientific skills and
PLO3
creative thinking skills in the teaching profession
Communicate and cooperate effectively with various parties locally and
PLO4
globally; economically and environmentally
PLO5 Able and determined to carry out the responsibility of working as a team
Recognise the need and capacity for continuous personal improvement
PLO6 by accessing and managing relevant information from various sources to
engage in life-long learning
Demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial skills and able to respond to
PLO7
current trends and changes in education
Practise professional values, attitudes and ethics in the teaching
PLO8
profession
Demonstrate leadership and versatility characteristics as agents of
PLO9
change in the teaching profession

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME (CLO)

CLO1 Explain the basic concepts and principles of mechanics and
thermodynamics (C2, PLO1)
CLO2 Apply the concepts of mechanics and thermodynamics to solve numerical
problems (C4, PLO1,PLO3, CTPS2)
CLO3 Analyse the concepts of mechanics and thermodynamics, scientific skills,
scientific attitudes and moral values in experiments (C4, A5, PLO1,
PLO2, PLO3, CTPS2)
CLO4 Discuss critically in form of writing, the concepts of mechanics and
termodynamics in daily life using various sources as references (C5,
PLO1, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS3, LL1)

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 Non Face-to-
Face-to-face

Total SLT
Interaction

Interaction
face
Content Outline of the Course and the Total Student
17. Learning Time (SLT) for each topic

Assessment

Assessment
Practical

Practical
Tutorial

Tutorial
Lecture

Lecture
MECHANICS
1. Force and Motion
• Application of Newton’s law
- Free body diagram
- Translational equilibrium
3 3 4 3 3 2 18
• Friction
- Frictional force and coefficient of friction
- Air resistance

Practical 1: Force and Motion

2. Work and Energy

• Work
- Work done by changing forces
• Conservation of Energy 4 3 4 3 14

- Conservative and non-conservative forces

- Conservation of mechanical energy
• Power and Mechanical efficiency

3. Linear Momentum and Collision

• Energy and momentum in non-elastic collision
• Energy and momentum in elastic collision 2 2 4 2 2 2 14
• Propulsion and Rocket

Practical 2 : Momentum and Collision

4. Circular Motion and Rotation

• Circular motion
- Angle measurement, Speed and Angular Speed
- Constant Circular Motion: Centripetal 5 3 5 3 16
acceleration and centripetal force
- Kepler’s law and Earths’ satellites
• Rotational Motion
- Rigid Body, Translation and Rotation

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 5. Fluids
• Liquid
- Pressure and Pascal’s Principle
- Bouyancy and Archimedes Principle
• Gas 2 2 4 2 2 2 14
- Atmospheric pressure
- Bouyancy in air
- Bernoulli’s Principle

Practical 3 : Bouyancy and Archimedes Principle

THERMODYNAMICS
6. Temperature and Heat
• Temperature scale and thermometry
• Thermometric expansion
• Heat transfer 2 2 4 2 2 12
- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiation

Practical 4 : Temperature and Heat

7. First Law of Thermodynamics

• Internal energy, heat and work
1 2 - 2 2 7
• Thermodynamics process for ideal gas
- Adiabatic, Isobaric and Isothermal processes

8. Second Law of Thermodynamics

• Second Law of Thermodynamics and Entrophy
4 2 - 3 2 11
• Heat engine and Thermal Pump
• Carnot cycle and the Ideal Heat Engine
• Third Law of Thermodynamics

Course work 1 8 9

Examination 2.5 2.5

Revision 7.5 7.5

Total 23 19 16 3.5 23 19 21.5 125

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 Face to face Non face to face
TOTAL FACE TO FACE AND NON
FACE-TO FACE LEARNING TIME Lecture 23 23

Tutorial 19 19

Practical 16 0

Quiz
1 2

Practical reports
0 6
(3 reports)

Essay task
0 6
(1200 words)

Final examination 2.5 7.5

Total 61.5 63.5

Total Student Learning

125
Time (SLT)

Credit 3

18. Main References

Cutnell & Johnson (2012). Physics. 9th Ed. Wiley. New York
th
Giancoli, D.C. (2013). Physics-Principles with Application (7 ed.). New Jersey: Pearson
Prentice Hall
Hewitt P.G. (2011). Conceptual Physics. 11th Ed. Pearson. Addison Wesley.

Additional
References Wilson, Buffa & Lou (2009). College Physics. 7th Ed. Prentice Hall. New Jersey.
Giancoli (2005). Physics. Prentice Hall. New Jersey.
Padilla, M. J., Miaoulis, I., Cyr, M. & Jones, T. G. (2004). Science Explorer: Motion, forces and
energy. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Other additional
19. None
information

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 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES MATRIX – PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

SCES3083 MECHANICS AND THERMODYNAMICS (3 Credits)

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES Teaching and

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Learning Assessment
PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO Strategies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1. Explain the basic concepts and
Lecture Quiz
principles of mechanics and X
Tutorial Examination
thermodynamics (C2, PLO1)

2. Apply the concepts of mechanics

Lecture
and thermodynamics to solve Quiz
X X Tutorial
numerical problems (C4, Examination
PLO1,PLO3, CTPS2)

3. Analyse the concepts of mechanics

and thermodynamics, scientific skills,
scientific attitudes and moral values X X X Practical Practical report
in experiments (C4, A5, PLO1,
PLO2, PLO3, CTPS2)

4. Discuss critically in the form of writings,

the concepts of mechanics and
termodynamics in daily life using Lecture Essay writing
X X X
various sources as references (C5, Tutorial Examination
PLO1, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS3, LL1)

Lecture Quiz
Tutorial Essay writing
TOTAL X X X X
Practical report
Practical
Examination

Panel Members

Name Academic Qualification

SAIRI BIN JASMAN M. Philosophy of Physics

IPGKTI B. Sc Hons.(Physics)

Email: sairijasman@mail.com

NORIZAN BIN GHAZALI M.Sc (HRD)

IPGKTI B.Sc Ed Hons (Physics)
Dip. Sc Ed. (Physics)
Email: islamtubenar@gmail.com

YAZID BIN ABDUL MANAP (Dr.) Ph.D (Physics)

IPGKTI MBA (Ed. Mgt)
B.Sc Ed.(Hons) Mat/Physics
Email: yazid.manap@ipgm.edu. my

ABU BAKAR BIN KASSIM MBA

IPGKTHO B. Sc Ed. (Hons)

Email: abubakar@iptho.edu.my

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 RAHIMAWATI BINTI ABD. RAHIM M. Ed (Sc Edu)
IPGKDA B.Sc Ed (Physics)

Email: rahimawati@ipda.edu.my

ROSLIZAH BINTI A. SAMAD

M. Ed (Sc Edu)
IPGKPMM
B.Sc Ed Hons (Genetics)
Email: roslizah@ipgkpm.edu.my

TAN MUN WAI M.Ed

IPGKPT B.Sc Ed Hons. (Physics/Maths)
Email: munwaitan@yahoo.com

External Consultant:
No. Name Designation University/Division
Faculty of Education,
1. Dr. JOHARI BIN SURIF Senior Lecturer - Education Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia

Panel for Translation

Name Academic Qualification

Dr. SITI HENDON BINTI SHEIKH ABDULLAH PhD (Applied Physics)

M. Ed (Sc. Edu)
Email: ssitihendon@yahoo.com B. Sc Hons (Physics)

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