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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment

Faculty of Science
Physics Department
Course Specifications

Course Title: Principles of Physics

Course Code: 112 PHYS
Credit Units: 4

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Course Specifications
Institution:

Date of Report:
May 2014

Jazan University
College/Department:
Faculty of Science/Physics Department
A. Course Identification and General Information

1. Course title and code: General Physics 101PHYS

2. Credit hours: 4
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.

Computer Science & Technology

4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course: Staff Members of Physics Department
5. Level/year at which this course is offered: Level 3 / Year 2
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): NIL
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any): NIL
8. Location if not on main campus: Main Campus
9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
a. Traditional classroom
b. Blended (traditional and online)

What percentage?

What percentage?

c. e-learning

What percentage?

d. Correspondence

What percentage?

f. Other

What percentage?

75%/25%

Comments:
Traditional: 75%; Online: 25%
Online: Web-based assignment

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B Objectives
1. What is the main purpose for this course?
This course designed to:

Provide students with the basic physics of units & measurements, dimensional
analysis of physical quantities, rotational motion, rigid body kinematics, fluid flow,
sound waves, electrical & magnetic forces and basics of light optics
Acquaint students with sufficient knowledge and understanding of physics behind
various phenomena and scientific/Engineering applications
Enhance the students mathematical ability in simple derivation and manipulation
of physical formulae.
Develop the students problem-solving skills in related fields of physics
Prepare students to gain basic skills of lab measurements, recording, data analysis
and reporting

2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (e.g.
increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in
the field)

Use of virtual learning environment (VLE)

Use of web-based references and increased use of information technology.
Revision of course contents and objectives in 5 years interval time.

C. Course Description:

The course is designed to prepare students majoring in the engineering and science for upper
division course work in their respective fields. It provides students with the basic knowledge and
understanding of various principles of related physical quantifies and develops problem-solving
skills. It deals with physics of units & measurements, rotational motion, elasticity of solids, fluid
flow, heat &temperature, sound waves, electricity& electric fields, magnetic forces and
preliminary introduction to light and optics. A related lab course is provided acquaint students
with basic skills of lab measurement, recording and data analysis.

1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
1.

Dimensions and units

- Dimensional analysis and
- Conversion of units).
- Examples

No. of
Weeks

Contact Hours

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Vectors
- Vector addition
- Vector subtraction
- Multiplication of vector
- Components of a vector
- examples
3. Rotational motion:
- parameters of rotational motion
- Relation between angular and linear parameters
- Rigid body kinematics and moment of inertia
- Examples
4. Elasticity:
- Youngs Modulus
- Shear Modulus
- Bulk Modulus
- Examples
5. Fluid mechanics
- Fluid flow
- Continuity equation
- Bernoullis equation
- Surface Tension
- Viscosity
- Capillary
- Examples
6. Heat and temperature
- Heat quantity and Temperature measurements
- Heat capacity and specific heat
- Examples
7. Sound waves
- Sound waves parameters
- Standing waves
- Resonance in the columns of air
- Examples
8. Basics of electricity
- Coulomb's law
- Electric field
- Electric potential
- Capacitors
- Electrical current, Ohm's law &resistance
- Resistors connection: Series &Parallel
- Examples
2.

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9. Basics of Magnetism
- Magnetic force acting on a free charge
- Magnetic field in a wire carrying a current
- Magnetic field in a solenoid.
- Examples
10. Basics of light & Optics
- Light Nature
- Light reflection and refraction
- Snells law and refraction of light on flat and spherical
surfaces
- General law of lenses (Convex & Concave lenses)
- Examples

Other:

Total
68

2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):

Contact
Hours

Lecture
42

Credit

Tutorial

Laboratory
26

Practical

3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.

4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods
and Teaching Strategy
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes

Course Teaching
Strategies

1.0
1.1

Knowledge

Demonstrate knowledge and

understanding of basic principles of
mechanics, heat, fluids, elasticity,
electric& magnetic fields and basic ray
optics

Lectures, homework

1.2

Describe the fundamentals of rotational

motion and rigid body kinematics, sound
waves , Heat energy, electric & magnetic
force s and fields

Lectures, paper
assignments, homework

1.3

Identify how to carry out basic lab

Laboratory demonstration

Course
Assessment
Methods

Quizzes, midterm exams

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experiments to measure, record, analyze

data and plot graphs of physical
quantities

and discussion

2.0
2.1

Cognitive Skills

Relate physical quantifies in terms of

their units and dimensional analysis

Lectures, paper
assignments, homework

2.2

Differentiate between vector and scalar

quantities

2.3

Express solid elasticity in terms of

elastic moduli and fluid flow in terms of
continuity and Bernoullis equations

Lectures, homework
and web-based
assignments
Lectures, paper
assignments, homework

2.4

Discuss electric and magnetic forces and

their related fields

Lectures, homework

Mid-term exams
and final exam

2.5

Outline light reflection & refraction and

propagation through lenses

Lectures, paper
assignments, homework

2.6

Solve problems related to dimensional

Lectures, paper
analysis, rotational dynamics, heat, sound assignments, homework
waves electric & magnetic forces and
light refraction

Quizzes, midterm exams and

final exam
Quizzes, midterm exams and
final exam

2.7

Perform basic experimental

measurements along with their analysis
and graphing

3.0
3.1

Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility

4.0

Communication, Information Technology, Numerical

4.1

Use internet surfing for course contents.

5.0
5.1

Psychomotor

Demonstrate work effectively as part of

a team in the group assignment and
laboratory works.

Perform laboratory experiments and

observation on speed of sound in air,
Ohm's law, simple pendulum, Hooks

Quizzes, midterm exams and

final exam
Mid-term exams
and final exam
Mid-term exams
and final exam

Laboratory practical

Lab report, midterm exams and

final exam

Group assignments,
group laboratory work
and group homework

Written reports,
written
assignments.

Demonstration of some
related web materials.

Laboratory practical

Direct evaluation
of homework
projects and
discussions
Lab Reports and
Final Practical
Exam (Written and

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law, viscosity coefficient , surface

tension of liquids, capillary tube,
magnetic field of a solenoid, and convex
lens optics

5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester

Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination,
speech, oral presentation, etc.)

Hands on)

Week Due

Proportion of
Total
Assessment

Homework assignment

Lecture Quiz

First Mid-term exam

Practical web-based assignments

10

Second Mid-term exam

11

Lecture web-based essay

12

Laboratory Reports

13

Final practical exam

14

20

Final Exam

16

50

D. Student Academic Counseling and Support

1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and
academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week)

Each group of students is assigned to a staff member who will be available for help
and academic guidance office hours at specific 2 h on daily basis.

E. Learning Resources

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1. List Required Textbooks

1. Young H. and Freedman R. University Physics, Addison-Wesley Publishing

Company, Inc., 11th edition, 2004.
2. Serway, R., Vuille, C., & Benett, C. College Physics. 9th edition. Brooks/Cole, 2012.
2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)

1. Walker J., Fundamentals of Physics, John Wiley & Sons, (8th edition), 2007
2. Halliday D, Resnick R. and Walker J, Fundamentals of physics, , 9th ed., John Wiley,
2011
4. List Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/
http://www.wikipedia.org/
http://de.physnet.net/PhysNet/education.html
http://www.hazemsakeek.com/

5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or regulations

and software.
F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number of seats in
classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)
- 1 Lecture room(s) for groups of 50 students.
- 1 Laboratory for group of 25 students.

2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)

1 Computer laboratories each for groups of 25 students.

3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach
list)

Laboratory equipments.
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching
Student assessment of Teaching Quality (NCAAA form).
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor

Student assessment of Program Quality (NCAAA form).

3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching

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Revision of course contents, course specifications, and teaching strategies every 5

years.

4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an independent
member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample
of assignments with staff at another institution)

Check marking by an independent staff member of a sample of student work.

Periodic exchange and check marking of a sample of assignments with a staff
member in another institution.

5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for
improvement.

Revision of course contents, course specifications, and teaching strategies every

5 years.

Faculty or Teaching Staff: _____________________________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________

Date Report Completed: ____________________

Received by: _____________________________

Dean/Department Head

Signature: _______________________________

Date: _______________

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