SCHOOL OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, IBEJU-LEKKI, LAGOS

PAU Undergraduate Programme

First Semester

COURSE OUTLINE: PHY 101 (Mechanics I) (2 Units 45 LH)

Course Overview: Science and Physics are the core of every invention from individual particles to the
tallest buildings to a rushing river experiences forces and torques. Each object (liquid
or solid, large or small) responds differently under different conditions. Mechanics
examines these external forces by studying statics, dynamics. The course aims to
familiarize students with some critical issues in analysing, designing, and implementing
inference from the physical results and experiments. It will help the student to develop
and enhance creative thinking in solving their day-to-day activities. Finally, it will
prepare the student in Computer science, Electrical and Mechanical Engineer to solve
an instrumentational problem in their future designs.

Catalogue Description: Space and time; units and dimension, vectors and scalars, differentiation of vectors:
displacement, velocity and acceleration; kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion (inertial
frames, impulse, force and action at a distance, momentum conservation); relative
motion; application of Newtonian mechanics; equations of motion; conservation
principles in physics, conservative forces, conservation of linear momentum, kinetic
energy and work, potential energy, system of particles, centre of mass; rotational
motion; torque, vector product, moment, rotation of coordinate axes and angular
momentum. Polar coordinates; conservation of angular momentum; circular motion;
moments of inertia, gyroscopes, and precession; gravitation: Newton’s law of
gravitation, Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, gravitational potential energy, escape
velocity, satellites motion and orbits

Generally, the course will cover:

 Measurements, Quantities and Dimensional Analysis

 Scalar and Vectors
 Kinematics and Dynamics
 Newton Forces
 Rotational Motion
 Circular Motion
 Work, Energy and Power

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion

PO’s Method of Assessment
of the course, students will be able to:
Identify and deduce the physical quantities and their units; Assignments, In-courses,
1, 2
exams
Differentiate between vectors and scalars; Assignments, In-courses,
1, 2
exams
Describe and evaluate motion of systems on the basis of the Assignments, In-courses,
1, 2
fundamental laws of mechanics; exams
Apply Newton’s laws to describe and solve simple problems Assignments, In-courses,
1, 2
of motion; exams.
Evaluate work, energy, velocity, momentum, acceleration, Assignments, In-courses,
1, 2
and torque of moving or rotating objects; exams
 Explain and apply the principles of conservation of energy, Assignments, In-courses,
1, 2
linear and angular momentum; exams
Describe the laws governing motion under gravity; Assignments, In-courses,
1, 2
exams
Explain motion under gravity and quantitatively determine Assignments, In-courses,
1, 2
behaviour of objects moving under gravity. exams

Relationship of Course to Programme Outcomes (Course Assessment Matrix):

Programme Outcomes 1 2 9
Support Levels 3 2 2

Support Level: 1 = Introduce, 2 = Reinforce, and 3 = Mastery

Learning Assessment:

The course is 2 units for Computer Science, Electrical and Mechanical Students

Learning will be evaluated through continuous assessment:

Participation 5%

Class engagement (SAQ and CAQ) 15%

Class tests or exercises (CA2) 15%

End-of-semester examination 65%

Total 100%

Feedback:

 Please feel free to contact me at any time to discuss any aspect of the course or your performance within
10 am to 4pm.

Contact Details:

Name: Akintunde Dayo, MNIP, MAIP. MAIG

Email: oakintunde@pau.edu.ng,

Recommended Texts:

1) Giambattista A, Richardson B and Richardson RC (2010) College Physics. Boston: McGraw Hill Higher
Education.

2) Jewett J and Serway RA (2008). Physics for Scientists and Engineers. Bemount: Thompson Higher Education.

3) Halliday D Resnick R and Walker J (1997) Fundamental of Physics. New York: Wiley and Sons

4) Uzomah Odua (2018) Physics Review.

5) Adewale OA. (2020) Physics for University Beginners. Volume One. Unilag Press. Lagos, Nigeria.

6) Akintunde OA (2022). Wordnota Solution Physics Practice Text.