BATAAN PENINSULA STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DINALUPIHAN CAMPUS
Dinalupihan, Bataan
PHILIPPINES

Course Information:

Program : Bachelor of Secondary Education, General Science

Course Code : BSCI0614

Course Title : Thermodynamics

Course Description : This course deals with temperature and heat, thermal properties of matter, and the laws of thermodynamics. It provides the students the
knowledge on how the different concepts are applied to daily activities and solve practical problems.

Course Credits : 4 units, 3 hours lecture/week and 3 hours laboratory/week

Pre-requisite : None

Co-Requisite : None

Schedule : Online

Term & Academic Year : 1st Semester, AY 2022- 2023

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University Vision : A leading university in the Philippines recognized for its proactive contribution to Sustainable Development through equitable and
inclusive programs and services by 2030
(Nangungunang pamantasan sa Pilipinas na kinikilala sa maagap nap ag aambag sa Pagpapanatiling Pag-unlad sa pamamagitan ng mga karampatan
at pinagsamang program at serbisyo at sa taong 2030)

University Mission : To develop competitive graduates and empowered community members by providing relevant innovative and transformative
knowledge, research, extension and production programs and services through progressive enhancement of its human resource
capabilities and institutional mechanisms.
(Makalinang ng mga magsipagtapos na nakikipagtagisan at sa mga mamamayang pinalakas sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng program at serbisyong
pangkaalaman, pananaliksik, ekstensyon at produksyon na may katuturan, makabago at transpormatibo gamit ang progresibong pagpapahusay ng mga
kawani at institusyunoal na mekanismo.)

Quality Policy : Bataan Peninsula State University commits itself to providing only the best to its stakeholders by:

Building culture of quality in all core functions of the university;

Providing responsive, relevant, innovative and transformative academic, research, extension and production services to all stakeholders;
Sustaining the University’s nationally and internationally recognized standards through adherence to statutory and regulatory
requirements and continual improvement of its quality management;
Upholding transparency in governance through participatory policy-making and development planning.

Program Outcomes :

PO-001 - Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (PQF level 6 descriptor)
PO-002 - Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino
PO-003 - Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor)
PO-004 - Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility
PO-005 - Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)
PO-006 - Participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects. (CMO 46, series of 2012)
PO-007 - Acquire the competencies to support “national, regional and local development plans. (RA 7722)
PO-008 - Articulate the rootedness of education in philosophical, socio-cultural, historical, psychological and political contexts.
PO-009 - Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/discipline.
PO-010 - Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes appropriate to specific learners and their
environments.
PO-011 - Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for diverse learners

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 PO-012 - Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality, relevant, and sustainable educational practices.
PO-013 - Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing, and reporting learning processes and outcomes.
PO-014 - Practice professional and ethical teaching standards sensitive to the local, national, and global realities.
PO-015 - Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field- based opportunities.
PO-016 - Demonstrate deep understanding of scientific concepts and principles
PO-017 - Apply scientific inquiry in teaching and learning
PO-018 - Utilize effective science teaching and assessment methods

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the students should PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO-
001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018
be able to :
Explain temperature, heat and
related concepts: temperature scales,
CO-001 thermal expansion, internal energy, L P O O P O L P P P O O L L P
specific heat capacity, latent heat,
and ways of heat transfer.
Explain and solve problems on Ideal
CO-002 Gas Laws and Kinetic Theory L P O O P O L P P P O O L L P

Explain and apply the Laws of

CO-003 Thermodynamics L P O O P O L P P P O O L L P

Correlating Course Outcome and Program Outcome

(Lecture/Theory-Based Courses) (Health-Related/Shop/Laboratory Courses)
L Learned in the course I Introduce the skills in the course
P Practiced in the course P Practice skills in the course with supervision
O Not yet learned or practiced but there's an opportunity to exist D Demonstrate skills in the course without supervision

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 Course Outline and Learning Plan:

Course Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources Assessment

Topic Textbook / Time
Week Outcome (Teaching-Learning (Instructional (Tools and
Knowledge Skills Attitude (Content) References Frame
Code Activities) Resources) Tasks)
Explain university Recite the A. Orientation Discussion Multimedia Oral 1.5 hours
Develop
mission, vision, Vision and VMGO Discussion) Projector Recitation
understanding
goals and objectives Mission of the Learning Laptop
of the
University Course Contract
university’s
Content/Syllabus Agreement
Vision and
Distribution
Mission and
the academic
Discussion of Orientation
unit’s Goals
Learning
and Objectives
Expectation
Recall the Perform Discussion Multimedia Quiz 4.5 hours
Week 1
fundamental conversion of Projector
Review of
quantities under the units using the Activity Laptop
Recognize the Measurement
International System Factor Label Worksheets Worksheets
importance of a  SI units and
of Units Method/
good Prefixes
Dimensional Beiser, Arthur (1992).
mathematical  Scientific
CO- 001 Express numbers in Analysis Modern Technical
foundation in Notation
scientific notation Physics, 6th Edition.
the study of  Significant
Physics figures
Indicate the correct
concepts  Conversion
number of
of units
significant digits in
measurements
Review some Solve Appreciate the Discussion Multimedia Oral 6 hours
B. Review of Hewitt, Paul G.
important Physics problems concepts of Activity Projector Recitation
Physics Concepts (2009) Conceptual
Concepts involving work, power Worksheets Laptop
Week 2 CO- 001 Work Physics, 11th
Work, Power and energy as
Power Edition, USA:
and Energy applied to
Energy Addison-Wesley
daily life
Week 3 CO- 001 Explain atomic Visualize how Relate motion C. Atomic Nature Hewitt, Paul G. Discussion Multimedia Quiz 12 hours
and 4 nature of matter atoms are of particles to of Matter (2009) Conceptual Activity Projector
arrange in the phase changes Solid Physics, 11th Edition, Worksheets Laptop

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 three states of Laboratory
and change in Liquid USA: Addison-
matter Activities
temperature Gases Wesley

Differentiate heat Convert Appreciate the D. Temperature Hewitt, Paul G.  Discussion  Multimedia  Quiz 6 hours
and temperature temperature application of and Heat (2009) Conceptual Projector
readings from heat and Common Physics, 11th  Activity  Laptop
Identify the three Celsius to temperature in Temperature Scales Edition, USA: Worksheets  Worksheets
Week 5 CO -001 common Fahrenheit daily living Thermometers Addison-Wesley
temperature scale and vice-versa;
Celsius to
Kelvin and
vice-versa
Explain how heat Solve Cite practical Linear Thermal Hewitt, Paul G.  Discussion  Multimedia  Quiz 6 hours
cause expansion of problems in applications of Expansion (2009) Conceptual Projector
solids, liquids and Linear the concepts Volume Thermal Physics, 11th  Activity  Laptop
gases Expansion and Expansion Edition, USA: Worksheets  Worksheets
Volume Addison-Wesley
Week 6 CO -001
Expansion  Demonstrations
Beiser, Arthur
(1992). Modern
Technical Physics,
6th Edition.
Explain the concepts Heat and Internal Hewitt, Paul G.  Discussion  Multimedia  Quiz 3 hours
of heat and internal Energy (2009) Conceptual Projector
energy Heat and Physics, 11th  Activity  Laptop
Temperature Edition, USA: Worksheets  Worksheets
Change: Specific Addison-Wesley
Week 7 CO-001
Heat Capacity
Beiser, Arthur
(1992). Modern
Technical Physics,
6th Edition.

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 Heat and Phase Hewitt, Paul G.  Discussion  Multimedia  Quiz 6 hours
Change: Latent (2009) Conceptual Projector
Heat Physics, 11th  Activity  Laptop
Equilibrium Edition, USA: Worksheets  Worksheets
Between Phases of Addison-Wesley
Week 8 CO-001
Matter
Beiser, Arthur (1992).
Modern Technical
Physics, 6th Edition.

Week 9 Integration Day/MIDTERM EXAM

CO-001 E. Transfer of Heat Basic principles of  Discussion  Multimedia  Quiz 6 hours
Conduction fluid mechanics and Projector
Week 10 Convection physical  Activity  Laptop
Radiation thermodynamics, by Worksheets  Worksheets
Malcolm J.
McPherson
CO-002 F. Ideal Gas Laws Basic principles of  Discussion  Multimedia  Quiz 12 hours
and Kinetic fluid mechanics and Projector
Theory physical  Activity  Laptop
Molecular Mass thermodynamics, Worksheets  Lab
Week 11 Avogadro’s by Malcolm J. Experiments
and 12 Number and the McPherson
Mole
The Ideal Gas Law
Kinetic Theory of
Gases
CO -003 G. Entropy and Hewitt, Paul G.  Discussion  Multimedia  Quiz 6 hours
Thermodynamics (2009) Conceptual Projector
Thermodynamics Physics, 11th  Activity  Laptop
Systems and Their Edition, USA: Worksheets  Worksheets
Surroundings Addison-Wesley
Week 13
The Zeroth Law of
Thermodynamics Beiser, Arthur
The First Law of (1992). Modern
Thermnodynamics Technical Physics,
6th Edition
Week 14 CO -003 Thermal Processes   
Thermal Processes
Using an Ideal Gas

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 Specific Heat
Capacities
CO -003 The Second Law of   
Thermodynamics
Heat Engine
Week 15
Carnot Principle
and the Carnot
Engine
CO -003 Refrigerators, AC’s   
Week 16
and Heat Pumps
CO -003 Entropy   
Week 17 The Third Law of
Thermodynamics
Week 18 Integration/Final Exam

Readings and References:

 E Books
Basic principles of fluid mechanics and physical thermodynamics, by Malcolm J. McPherson
 Books
Beiser, Arthur (1992). Modern Technical Physics, 6th Edition.
Hewitt, Paul G. (2009) Conceptual Physics, 11th Edition, USA: Addison-Wesley

Course Output (Performance Indicators)

Course Outcomes Course Major Output

Due Date
Upon completion of the course, the students should be able to : (Major Task Assessment Tool)

Explain temperature, heat and related concepts: temperature

CO-001 scales, thermal expansion, internal energy, specific heat
capacity, latent heat, and ways of heat transfer.
Explain and solve problems on Ideal Gas Laws and Kinetic
CO-002
Theory Compilation of Completed Worksheets Week 17, Day 34
Explain and apply the Laws of Thermodynamics
CO-003

Final Requirement (Final Task Assessment)

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Grading System

Class Standing Percentage Midterm Final

Written Examination/Quizzes 40% Class Standing - 70% Class Standing - 70%
Class Participation / Attendance 10% Term Exam - 30% Term Exam - 30%
Worksheets/Activities 40% Final Rating
Board work/Oral Recitation 10% Midterm Grade (50%) + Final Grade (50%) = Final Rating
TOTAL 100%

Course Policies and Standards:

The following policies are to be observed and implemented inside the classroom by both the Professor and Students.
 Attendance and punctuality must be strictly observed.
 Maintain respect and discipline.
 Active participation in the discussion through sharing of ideas and experiences is encouraged.
 Observe tranquility so as to maintain an environment of focus learning.
 Always check the shared folder/s for relevant readings.
 Be prompt in submitting reports and other requirements.

Rubrics
Standards/Basis for Grading to Use for Worksheets

5 - The worksheet is complete. All work is shown and all problems were attempted to the fullest extent.
4 - The worksheet is complete. However, not every problem’s work is shown or attempted.
3 - Most of the problems on the worksheet are attempted or complete. Work is shown for most problems.
2 - Some of the problems on worksheet are attempted. Work is shown on some problems.
1 - Few of the problems on worksheet are attempted. Work is shown on a few problems.

Prepared and Submitted by:

Faculty : GLENDA D. ABAD, MBio

Email Address : glendadabad@yahoo.com.ph
Contact Number : 0918 2954 914
Consultation Hours : 10:00 am to 12:00 (MTWTHF)

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Reviewed by:

RENDEL B. BATCHAR
Cluster Member

Endorsed by: Approved:

NORAIDA G. BARDEMORILLA GLENDA C. MAGNO, Ed.D.

Program Head, Education - DC Dean of Instruction, BPSU-DC

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