CONTENT PAGE NO.

Introduction 2

Learning Outcomes 3

Delivery Method 4

Assessment 6

Academic Policy 7

Scheme of Work 10

INTRODUCTION

First physics course of a two-semester sequence in introductory physics with laboratory for
science and engineering students. This calculus-based study includes Newtonian
mechanics, oscillation and waves, fluids, heat and thermodynamics.

Science and Engineering students will understand the basic concepts, theories and principle
of Newtonian Mechanics which include the description (kinematics) and cause (dynamics)
of motion, the conservation ideas of energy, momentum, and angular momentum, the
simple harmonic motion, circular motion and the concept of gravity.

They will also study Heat and Thermodynamics, as well as Oscillation, Waves and Sound
in the problem-based or project-based learning conducted in this course.

Lecturers’ Detail:

Lecturer Name : Ng Eng Hui, Alvin;

Email Address : enghui.ng@taylors.edu.my
Telephone No : 603-5629 5258
Office : Room C9.30
Consultation Hour : Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Tue, Thu 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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 LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students who have successfully completed this course will show the following capabilities.
1. Understand the general principles in physics and patterns in nature to model and solve
real-world problems

2. Demonstrate the ability to think critically and to use appropriate concepts to analyze
qualitatively problems or situations involving physics.

3. Use appropriate mathematical techniques, concepts and computing tools to obtain

quantitative solutions to problems in physics.

4. Design and carry out experimental investigations, analyze data with appropriate
treatment of errors and uncertainties, and form conclusions based on the data and
analysis.

PRE-REQUISITE / ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE: (IF ANY)

MATH162 or MATH 171

CO-REQUISITE : (IF ANY)

MATH 172

IMPORTANT NOTE

Students Who drop or withdraw from MATH 172 must also withdraw from the PHYS211
(with lab) and must check out immediately.

TAYLOR’S GRADUATE CAPABILITIES (TGCs)

This module hopes to prepare students with several important soft skills identified by the
university known ‘Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGCs)’. There are eight (8) elements listed
under TGCs as follows:

A. KNOWLEDGE
TGC 1: Discipline Specific Knowledge
1.1 Able to put theories into practice.
1.2 Understand ethical issues in the context of the field of study.
1.3 Understand professional practice within the field of study.
B. COGNITIVE SKILLS
TGC 2: Lifelong Learning
2.1 Learn independently
2.2 Locate, extract, synthesize and utilize information effectively.

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 2.3 Be intellectually engaged
TGC 3: Thinking & Problem Solving skills
3.1 Think critically and creatively.
3.2 Define and analyze problems to arrive at effective solutions.

C. SOFT SKILLS
TGC 4: Communication Skills
4.1 Communicate appropriately in various settings and modes.

TGC 5: Interpersonal Skills

5.1 Understand team dynamics and work with others in a team.
5.2 Understand and assume leadership.

TGC 6: Intrapersonal Skills

6.1 Manage one self and be self-reliant.
6.2 Reflect on one’s actions and learning.
6.3 Embody Taylor’s core values.
TGC 7: Citizenship and Global Perspectives
7.1 Be aware of and form opinions from diverse perspectives.
7.2 Understand the value of civic responsibility and community engagement.

TGC8: Digital Literacy

8.1 Effective use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and
related technologies.

*Specifically, this module is designed to equip students with TGC1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 as above:

DELIVERY METHOD

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS

√ LECTURES

LECTURES
Lectures are direct communication between students and lecturers in a classroom
environment in which the lecturer conveys information to the students. Two-way
interaction is maximised as it focuses on the explanation and discussion of the concepts,
theories and examples related to the topics.

EXPERIMENTS
Experiments are performed to complement the theory learnt during the lectures. A series
of experiments will be performed in the Lab to enhance the theory learnt in class. Team
work is practised during the lab and a lab report in Group must be written and submitted a
week after the experiment performed.

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SELF-INDEPENDENT STUDY
Students should not expect they can master the module by attending lectures only.
Students also should not fully rely on information and materials provided by the lecturer.
Students are responsible to do exercises, self-studying and search for additional information
and references from the library or the internet.

Class attendance is compulsory. Students are advised to attend lectures because important
information related to the module such as syllabus as well as types and method of assessment
will be covered during the lecture sessions. Failure to attend lectures may lead to confusion
and misunderstanding on the module assessment and topics discussed in the coming classes.

REMINDER: Students who fail to maintain a minimum of 80 percent attendance might be

barred from sitting for the final examination.

UNIT VALUE OF MODULE

4 credit hours

MAIN REFERENCE

SERWAY, Rayment A. (2014) Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 10th Edition.
Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES

Halliday, D. et al. (2013), Fundamentals of Physics Extended, 10th Edition .John Wiley & Sons
Inc.

Hugh Young, University Physics, 14th Edition. Addition-Wesley Publishing Company

Wolfgang B, Gary D. Westfall.(2014) University physics with modern physics McGraw-Hill

Serway, Raymond A, Chris Vuille (2012) College physics Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning

ONLINE SUPPORT

Taylor’s Integrated Moodle e-Learning System (TIMeS)

Taylor’s University provides a portal on Learning Management System known as Taylor’s

Integrated Moodle e-Learning System (TIMeS). Students can conveniently access to the
following module resources through TIMeS Portal.

• Module Information Booklet

• Lecture Slides
• Tutorial Questions and Quizzes
• Related documents such as Assignment Cover Form, Assignment Feedback Form,
etc.

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 • Important announcement such as exam date, assignments due date, class
postponement, etc.
• Other module information

Students are advised to visit TIMeS Portal every day to get latest information on the module.

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Form of Assessment Marks Total Learning TGCs Achieved

Marks Outcomes
Continuous Assessment:

Lab Component 25% 1, 5 & 7

Test / Quiz 30% 70% 1,2,3, & 7

Assignment 10% 1,2,3,& 5

Attendance 5%
Final Exam 30% 1,2,3 & 7

TOTAL 100%

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

If a student is unable to participate in any assessment, notification should be given to the

lecturer concerned within 24 hours of the assessment time. By producing proper
documentation upon returning, the student can request for an assessment of equivalent
level within 3 days.

Students are awarded a final grade which corresponds with the marks obtained.

In order to pass this subject, students are required to participate in all the continuous
assessment and experiment as well as attempt the final exam. Failure to sit for the final
exam will result in a fail grade for the subject.

Resit.
A student may be allowed to sit for alternative exam with valid reason to support his
unavailability for the final exam and accepted by the BOE.

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The following will not be eligible for alternative exam:
• Student who are barred from the final examination due to poor attendance; or
• Students who do not turn up for the final examination without a valid reason; or
• Student caught breaking university rules such as disruptive behaviour during an
examination or contravening academic integrity rules e.g. cheating in the
examination.
All students must adhere to the Taylor’s University’s Examinations, Assessment Policies and
Procedures manual available at http://portals.taylors.edu.my.

ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS

Lab Reports / Practical Exam (25%)

Experiments are performed in groups where students will have to carry out experiment and
produce a lab report to inform the outcome of the investigation. Students will experience
the complete experimental investigation and report writing process from data analyzing to
establishing of theory from experiment performed.

Assignment (10%)
Assignment is done individually or in groups where students will have to solve problems
from engineering contexts. Problem solving skill, discipline related knowledge and critical
analysis are required to be performed for each questions given. Students will acquire skills
and knowledge to solve problem with logical and critical thinking collaboratively.

Test / Quiz (30%)

Test is an individual assessment which will be conducted in the class after completing a few
chapters. Students are required to answer test questions within 1 ½ hours.
Quiz is continuous individual assessment which will be conducted online via TIMeS Portal for
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) or in classroom after completing each chapter of the
syllabus covered.

FINAL EXAMINATION (30%)

Final examination is a closed-book examination of two hours. It seeks to determine
students’ individual effectiveness in responding to specific questions under time-
constrained invigilated conditions.

*Students are required to sit/attempt the final examination. Failure to do so would result
in a fail grade (F).

ACADEMIC POLICIES

Attendance

Class attendance is compulsory. Students are advised to attend lectures because important
information related to the module such as syllabus as well as types and method of
assessment will be covered during the lecture sessions. Failure to attend lectures may lead

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to confusion and misunderstanding on the module assessment and topics discussed in the
coming classes. Only absences with valid reasons and documented proof will be accepted.

REMINDER: Students who fail to maintain a minimum of 80 percent attendance will be

barred from sitting for the final examination.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's language, ideas, information or original material
without acknowledging the source. All students are expected to attend a course on proper
usage of referencing. Information about referencing is available from Taylor’s University
Intellect’s Learning and Academic Skills (LAS) department and/or from the library webpages
at:-

http://iportal.taylors.edu.my/taylor_customize/Information_Skills/Reference/reference_ma
inpage.htm

Plagiarism is a serious offence and any individual (who is suspected of plagiarism) would be
referred to the Academic Integrity Committee of Taylor's University. Please refer to the
Student Handbook for further information.

Tardiness

POSITIVE ATTITUDE means, among others, being on time at the designated place. Tardiness
reflects bad planning and being rude to the person(s) who has/have been kept waiting. Being
late to class without valid reasons will be construed as unexcused absence (although you will
be allowed to attend the class).

Class conduct

No eating or drinking will be allowed during the lecture. All electronic devices (mobile
phones, tablets or laptops) should be turned off during lecture hours, unless permitted for
class use by the lecturer. If you have any questions during the lecture, do not hesitate to
raise your hand to clear your doubt. Class participation during discussion is encouraged.
Lab Reports

All lab reports must be submitted on or before the scheduled date and time. Penalties will be
imposed for late submissions.

Repeat

Students are only allowed to repeat a course for a maximum of 3 times over the duration of
study, if they fail. Students are advised to retake the course if they obtain any grade below C
in the subsequent semester. A student has to obtain 70% or a min C grade in order to Pass
the course.

GRADING

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 Percentage Grade Points per Percentage Grade Points per
Credit Hour Credit Hour
97% - 100% A+ 4.00 70% - 73% C 2.00
90% - 96% A 4.00 67% - 69% C- 1.70
87% - 89% A- 3.70 64% - 66% D+ 1.30
84% - 86% B+ 3.30 60% - 63% D 1.00
80% - 83% B 3.00 55% - 59% D- 0.70
77% - 79% B- 2.70 0% - 54% F 0.00
74% - 76% C+ 2.30

LABORATORY SCHEDULE:

Week Experiment

1 Introduction, Errors, Uncertainties

2 Measurements
3 Vectors
4 Acceleration due to gravity
5 Projectile motion
6 Newton’s Second Law
7 Static & Kinetic Friction
8 Centripetal Force
9 Moment of Inertia
10 Simple Harmonic Motion , Waves
11 Archimedes’ Principle
12 Practical test

Lab Materials:

1. Lab. Manual
2. Scientific Calculator
3. Text book, graph paper.

Caution!
Safety rules must be followed while in the Lab. Any student who ignores safety while in the
lab. will be asked to leave and will receive a ZERO for that day’s experiment.

Data Sheets:
Data sheets should be completed while in the Lab and turned in at the end of each lab. NO
make-up Labs are given. Should you miss a lab, it is recorded as zero.

Course Withdrawal:
Students Who drop or withdraw from MATH 172 must also withdraw from the PHYS211
(with lab) and must check out immediately.

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Check Out :
Students who break or misplace an item during the semester must pay for the item. Failure to
pay for the item will result in a fine and the replacement of that item.

Clean up :
You are expected to clean up any mess around the lab bench, sink and balance areas before
leaving the lab.

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 SCHEME OF WORK

Course Schedule (the course instructor reserves the right to modify the work schedule as and when deemed necessary)

Scheme of work:

Course Schedule (the course instructor reserves the right to modify the work schedule as and when deemed necessary)
Week Topic Learning Teaching & Learning Activities Readings Assessment TGC
Outcomes

1-2 Introduction, 1, 2,3, 1. Lecture and discussion 1. Chapter 1 of Homework,

Physics & 4,6,7 2. Familiarize with the basic Serway, pages 2-13 problems from
Measurement instruments to measure physical Serway, pages 15-
quantities. 17 (Odd number
3. Solving physics problems with questions)
regards to measurements and
dimensional analysis.
4. Discussion on errors and
uncertainty involve in physics
experiment
2-3 Motion in One 1, 2,3, 1. Lecture and discussion 1. Chapter 2 of Homework,
Dimension 4,6,7,8 2. Problem solving Serway, pages 20— problems from
Vectors 3. Carry out experiment on 40. Serway, pages 49-
measurement in group 2. Lab Manual 53 (Even number
questions)
Laboratory report
in Group work
4-5 Vector, 1, 2,3, 1. Lecture and discussion 1. Chapter 3 of Homework,
Motion in Two 4,6,7,8 2. Problem solving Serway, pages 55— problems from
Dimensions 3. Carry out experiment on Vector 65 and Chapter 4 of Serway, pages 68-
(horizontal plane) Addition in group Serway, pages 73— 71, 95-100 (Even
85 number questions)

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Week Topic Learning Teaching & Learning Activities Readings Assessment TGC
Outcomes

Laboratory report
2. Lab Manual in Group work
6-7 The Laws of 1, 2,3, 1. Lecture and discussion 1. Chapter 5 of Laboratory report
Motion 4,6,7,8 2. Problem solving. Serway, pages in Group work
Circular Motion, 3. Demonstration of uniform 103—125 and
Other Application circular motion. Chapter 6 of
of Newton’s 4. Carry out experiment on Serway, pages
Laws coefficient of friction in group 140—150

2. Lab Manual
8-9 Work and energy 1, 2,3, 1. Lecture and discussion 1. Chapter 7 of Homework,
4,6,7,8 2. Problem solving. Serway, pages problems from
3. Demonstration of conservation 165—189 Serway, pages 192-
of energy. 2. Lab Manual 195 (Odd number
4. Carry out experiment on questions)
conservation of linear momentum Laboratory report
and conservation of energy in in Group work
group
10-11 Potential Energy 1, 2,3, 1. Lecture and discussion 1. Chapter 8 of Test
and Conservation 4,6,7,8 2. Problem solving. Serway, pages Homework,
of Energy 3. Demonstration of conversion of 200—220 problems from
elastic potential energy to kinetic 2. Lab Manual Serway, pages 192-
energy/gravitational potential 195 (Odd number
energy. questions)
4. Carry out experiment on Laboratory report
circular motion in group in Group work

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Week Topic Learning Teaching & Learning Activities Readings Assessment TGC
Outcomes

12 Linear 1, 2,3, 1. Lecture and discussion 1. Chapter 9 of Assignment

Momentum and 4,6,7,8 2. Problem solving. Serway, pages Homework,
Collisions 3. Demonstration of rocket 235—263 and problems from
propulsion 2. Lab Manual Serway, pages 269-
4. Carry out experiment on Simple 275 (Odd number
Harmonic Motion in group questions)
Laboratory report
in Group work
13 Rotation of Rigid 1, 2,3, 1. Lecture and discussion 1. Chapter 10 of Homework,
Body about a 4,6,7,8 2. Problem solving. Serway, pages problems from
Fixed Axis 3. Demonstration of conservation 277—298 Serway, pages 308-
of angular momentum. 2. Lab Manual 312 (Even number
4. Carry out experiment on questions)
Archimedes’ Principle in group Laboratory report
in Group work
13 Static 1, 2,3, 1. Lecture and discussion 1. Chapter 12 of Homework,
Equilibrium and 4,6,7,8 2. Problem solving. Serway, pages problems from
Elasticity 3. Demonstration of Moment of 348—357 Serway, pages 365-
Inertia in class 370 (Odd number
questions)
Lab report in Group
work
14 Oscillatory 1, 2,3, 1. Problem-based Learning 1. Chapter 15 to Assessment of
Motion, wave 4,5,6,7 2. Discussion on the scenario of Chapter 18 of Student
Motion & Sound the problem. Serway, pages presentation.
waves 3. Research in Library and internet 433—530.
searching 2. Online searching

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Week Topic Learning Teaching & Learning Activities Readings Assessment TGC
Outcomes

14 Heat and First 1, 2,3, 1. Problem-based Learning 1. Chapter 19 to Assessment of

Law of 4,5,6,7 2. Discussion on the scenario of Chapter 22 of Student
Thermodynamics the problem Serway, pages presentation.
3. Feasibility study of the problem 544—643
4. Identifying problem statement.
5. Formulating hypothesis

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