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Technical University of Mombasa
LECTURER: MR. BORNVINCE ODHIAMBO
Contact: +254 711-395-208 Email: obornvince@tum.ac.ke
LECTURE HOURS: Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00PM TUTORIALS: Fridays: 5:00 – 8:00PM
CLASS: DCEN MAY 2023 M-FT &S-FT
OPERATIONAL COURSE OUTLINE
APS 2301: PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Contact hours: 45 Credit Hours: 3hours
PREREQUISITES: APS 2101 Physical Science
PURPOSE: To equip the student with knowledge of electronics based analytical instruments.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this unit the student should be able to:-
i) Apply basic principles of Chemistry and physics in practical areas in the field of Building and Civil Engineering.
ii) Observe safe working habits in the laborator
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COURSE CONTENT
S/NO DATE/ TOPIC SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES REFEREN
WEEK CS
1 WEEK Course Outline Course requirements Course expectations Course
ONE Reference
materials
2 Nature of light Describe nature of light. References
OPTICS Laws of reflection State laws of reflection and (1-6)
WEEK Laws of refraction refraction.
TWO Types of mirrors Describe types of mirrors and
Dispersion of light image formed.
Optical instrument Describe dispersion of light.
3 WEEK SOUND Sources of sound Describe sources of sound. References
THREE Propagation of Describe how sound is (1-6)
sound propagated.
Production of sound
5 WEEK FIVE CAT 1
6 WEEK POLYMERS Definitions of terms Define terms used in References
SIX Types of polymers polymerization. (1-6)
Disposal of polymers. Explain the types of
polymerizations.
Differentiate between
natural and synthetic
polymers.
Explain disposal of
polymers.
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7 WEEK NUCLEAR Meaning of radio activity Define radioactivity References
SEVEN CHEMISTRY Nature of radio activity Explain nature of radioactivity (1-6)
Radio activity decay service Outline a given radioactive
Application of radio isotype services.
Non-destructive State the application of
testing radioisotopes
Apply the principle of
radioactivity in non-
destructive testing.
WEEK ATOMIC STRUCTURE Description of Atomic Apply the atomic structure References
EIGHT AND BONDING Structure and bonding in nuclear (1-6)
Importance of outermost chemistry.
electrons in chemical bonding Relate bond type and
Features of chemical bond structure to properties of
Bond type common construction
materials.
WEEK MOLE CONCEPT Definitions of terms Define the terms: moles, molar References
NINE FORMULAE AND Chemical equations solution and standard (1-6)
CHEMICAL Preparation of a given salt solution.
REACTIONS Oxidation/reduction Write balanced chemical
Application in redox reactions equation.
Role of water in ionization Explain the process of
oxidation and reduction.
Apply redox reaction to
corrosion of ore.
Explain the role of water in
ionization.
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WEEK Definition of terms Define the term acid,base and References
TEN ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS Strength of acids and bases salt. (1-6)
Properties of acids, bases and Explain the strength of acid
salts and a base.
Explain properties of
acid,bases and salts.
Describe the preparation of a
given salt.
WEEK HARDNESS OF WATER Meaning of hard water and soft Explain the term hard water References
ELEVEN water and soft water. (1-6)
Causes of hardness in water Outline the cause of temporary
Process of softening hard water and permanent hardness.
Explain the process of
softening hard water.
8 WEEK CAT 2
TWELVE
9 WEEK End of semester examinations Written Exams
THIRTEEN Evaluation
10 WEEK End of semester examinations Written Exams
FOURTEEN
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TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
Lectures, experiments, independent study and tutorials.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS/EQUIPMENTS
Handouts and slides.
EVALUATION
Teaching Methodologies
Lectures and Tutorials
Course Assessment
Final examination 60%; Continuous Assessment 40%
Recommended Textbooks
1. Young H. D. and Freedman R.A., 2007. University physics, Addison Wesley
2. Ohanian H. C. and Markert J., 2007. Physics for Engineers, W. W. Norton & Co Ltd, New York
3. Schultz M. J., 2006. Chemistry for Engineers, an Applied approach, Houghton Mifflin Company
4. Barthel J. & Hess P., 1983. Physical and Inorganic Chemistry, Springer-Verlag, Berlin
5. Epstein L. M. & Krieger P., 2007. Schaum’s Outline of College Chemistry, McGraw Hill 9th Ed, .New York USA.
Textbooks and Journals for Further Reading
1. Otieno H.O., 2008, Fundamentals of University Physics, C.B.S Publ., New Delhi, India, ISBN 978-81-239-1607-1.
2. Gibbs K., 2004, Advanced Physics, Cambridge University Press, Trumphington street, United Kingdom, ISBN 0-521-56590-1.
3. Journal of Applied Physics
4. Journal of Chemical Education. Endevour
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For more consultations, contact Mr.Bornvince
Email: obornvince@tum.ac.ke
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