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Phy21 / Phy01
General Physics I
5 units
Math 11, Math 12
Blesilda Rachel V.Esterioso

Course Description:
This is a two semester introduction to Physics. Lectures, classroom
demonstrations, laboratory experiments and problem solving, all closely
interrelated; provide a balanced understanding of physics as the most fundamental
of all sciences.
The first part deals with mechanics, vibrations and heat. The experimental
work emphasizes the evaluation of empirical laws.
General Objectives:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Differentiate a vector from a scalar;
2. Determine the resultant of concurrent vectors;
3. Solve problems in kinematics;
4. Apply Newtons Laws of Motion;
5. Determine the gravitational force between different masses;
6. Solve problems involving centripetal force for horizontal and vertical curves;
7. Compute the work done on a given body;
8. Relate work and energy;
9. Solve problems by applying the law of conservation of energy;
10.Solve problems in impulse and momentum and collisions;
11.Determine the stress and strain on a body; and
12.Determine the period of a body in simple harmonic motion.
Grading System
Prelim Grade

Midterm Grade

Final Grade

Attendance - 5%
Attendance - 5%
Attendance - 5%
Quizzes
- 20%
Quizzes
- 20%
Quizzes
- 20%
Recitation - 5%
Recitation - 5%
Recitation - 5%
Presentation
- 10%
Presentation
- 10%
Presentation
- 10%
Project
- 20%
Project
- 20%
Project
- 20%
Prelim Exam - 40%
Midterm Exam- 40%
Final Exam - 40%

100%

100%

100%

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Course Grade = 30% of Prelim Grade + 30% of Midterm Grade + 40% of
Final Grade

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1. On Uniform: Students should be on their prescribed uniform otherwise
he/she will be considered absent.
2. On Attendance: Every absence is a 3 point deduction from their attendance
score. An excuse letter should be presented and should be signed by the
parents/guardian. Students with three consecutive absences will be referred
to the guidance office.
3. On Class Activities: Students should have a scientific calculator. Sharing is
not allowed. Activity notebooks should be passed on time.
4. On Cellular Phones: All cell phones should be in silent mode. Texting and
receiving calls are strictly prohibited.
5. On Academic Honesty: Dishonesty includes cheating on a test, falsifying
data, misrepresenting the work of others as your own and helping another
student cheat or plagiarize. For complete information about the Universitys
policy on Academic Honesty, refer to Student Handbook.

Course Requirements
1. Laboratory Activity:
Students should submit individual write-up for each laboratory activity.
Absence in a laboratory activity may be made up for if there is valid reason
(documented) with the HPS set at 10% lower than the original for each week
that passed.
2. Individual Oral/Hands on Tests
The student should be able to defend his/her ideas/work.
3. Activity Notebook
All exercises should be written/solved using the activity notebook.
4. Major Exams
Students should take the prelim, midterm and final examinations.

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Subject Matter

PRELIM
1. Vector
1.1 Vectors and
Scalars
1.2 Graphical Method
1.3 Analytical
Method

Specific Objectives

3.2 Freely Falling

Bodies

3.3 Projectile Motion

4. Dynamics
4.1 Newtons Laws of
Motion
4.2Friction

MIDTERM
5. Work, Energy, and
Power
5.1 Definition of
Work,
Energy, and
Power
5.2 Conservation of
Energy

Evalu

For
eighteen
weeks,
students will be able to:

2. Vector Subtraction
3. Kinematics
3.1 Equations of
Kinematics

Methodolog
ies

Hours
Per
Week

Differentiate vector
quantities from scalar
properties
Use both the graphical
and analytical methods
of adding vectors in an
exercise
Familiarize and
manipulate every
variable in kinematics
equations
Solve problems involving
Free Falling Bodies
Answer exercises by
resolving various
projectile motion
situations into
components

Identify
everyday
occurrences
that
illustrate the laws of
motion
Explain the effect of
friction to mechanical
systems
Use a free body diagram
to represent the first
condition of equilibrium
Define work, energy, and
power and discuss the
relationship among the
three
Check on the solar panel
located at the North
campus and investigate
on how the energy has

Drawing
and Scaling
Group work

9 hours
per week
for two
weeks

Experiment:
Following the
Path of an
Insect

Transformi
ng Equations
Problem
Solving
Experiment
: Coin
Launcher and
Egg Catch

Storytelling
Q&A
Free Body
Diagramming
Experiment
on Dynamics:
Newton Lab
Series
Concept
Mapping
Experiment
: Egg Drop and
Heat Activities
Series
ProblemBased
Learning

9 hours
per week
for two
weeks

9 hours
per week
for two
weeks

9 hours
per week
for two
weeks

9 hours
per week

Boa
k

Grou
Quiz
Lab
Report

Grou
Work
Quiz
Prac
Exam

Prob
Solving
Quiz
Cha
Test
Oral

Con
Mappin
Prob
Solving

Mod

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Subject Matter
6. Impulse and
Momentum
6.1 Definition of
Impulse
and Momentum
6.2 Conservation of
Momentum
6.3 Collisions,
Coefficient
of Restitution

Subject Matter

Specific Objectives
been conserved

Define
impulse
and
momentum
Outline how momentum
is conserved
Model various types of
collisions
and
solve
problems involving them

Specific Objectives

Methodolog
ies
Modeling of
Systems

Hours
Per
Week
for two
weeks

Evalu

Making
Sum
e Test

Experiment:
Collisions

Methodolog
ies

Hours
Per
Week

Evalu

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Subject Matter
7. Rotation
7.1 Definition of
Torque
7.2 Second Condition
of
Equilibrium
7.3 Center of Gravity

FINALS
8. Dynamics of
Rotation
8.1 Kinematics of
Rotation
8.2 Dynamics of
Rotation
8.3 Center of Gravity

Specific Objectives

9. Elasticity
9.1 Hookes Law
9.2 Stress and Strain
9.3 Modulus of
Elasticity

10. Oscillations
10.1 Definition of
Vibration
Motion and
Simple
Harmonic
Motion
10.2 Kinematics of
Simple
Harmonic
Motion
10.3 Simple
Pendulum

Explain torque
Judge whether certain
systems
meet
the
second
condition
of
equilibrium
Manipulate
common
objects
to
determine
their centers of gravity
Calculate
angular
acceleration,
speed,
inertia,
etc.
by
employing kinematic and
dynamic equations of
rotation

Design and construct

simple toys by applying
the
concepts
on
elasticity
including
Hookes Law, stress and
strain, and the modulus
of elasticity

Define vibration motion

and simple harmonic
motion (SHM)

Apply sine and cosine

laws in solving SHM
problems

Describe
pendulum

simple

Methodolog
ies
Formative
Assessment
Cooperativ
e Learning
Experiment
on Rotation I:
Simple Poses
in Gymnastics
Pair-Self
Assessment
Problem
Solving
Experiment
on Rotation II:
Rotational
Motion
Hands-on
Learning
Experiment
on Elasticity:
(as designed
by students)

Hours
Per
Week
9 hours
per week
for two
weeks

9 hours
per week
for two
weeks

9 hours
per week
for two
weeks

Graphing
Experiment
on
Oscillations:
Spring-Mass
System and
Spring
Pendulum

9 hours
per week
for two
weeks

Evalu

Prob
Solving
Oral

Quiz
Prob
Solving
Chap
Test

Prac
Exam

Grap
Prob
Solving
Sum
e Test

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Subject Matter

Specific Objectives

Methodolog
ies

Hours
Per
Week

Evalu

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References:
Serway, Raymond A. College Physics. Australia. Thomson. 2006
Internet:
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class
Other Sources:
Einsteins Big Idea documentary
October Sky movie
Ice Princess movie

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