FC11249 Mechanics

FC11249 Mechanics

Course Outline

Course

: FC11249 – Mechanics

Core/Specialization

: Core

Programme

: Bachelor of Sciences Honours in Surveying Sciences

Department

: RSGIS

Faculty

: Faculty of Geomatics

Contact Hours

: 100

Year

: I

Semester

: I

Prerequisites

: A/L Physics

Lecturer

: Dr K.M.S.Bandara

Room No.

:

Telephone No.

: 045-3453071

E-mail

: kmsbandara@geo.sab.ac.lk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Synopsis

This course introduces students to fundamental aspects of Laws of Mechanics to predict forces in and motions of physical world.

 

Contents

  • Introductions and basics
  • Newton’s laws of motion
  • Motion under gravity
  • Elastic and inelastic collisions
  • Work, energy and power
  • Introduction to Earth’s gravity
  • Circular motion
  • Kinematics and non-uniform acceleration
  • Introduction to planetary motion
  • Introduction to space physics

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

No.

Course Learning Outcome

Programme Outcome

Assessment Methods

1.

demonstrate an understanding of intermediate classical mechanics topics on oscillatory motion, gravitation and other central forces

P01

FE/CA

2.

demonstrate the ability to apply Newton's Laws of motion and conservation laws in the solution of physical problems.

P01, P02

FE/CA

3.

apply their mathematics skills to intermediate classical mechanics

P01, P02

FE/CA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student Learning Time (SLT)

Teaching and Learning Activities

Student Learning Time (hours)

Directed Learning

        Lectures and  Student-Centered Learning (SCL)

25

Independent Learning
  1. Preparation- SCL activities

25
  1. Self Learning (Library and Internet)

20
  1. Revision

23

 Assessment
  1. Assignments

05
  1. Final Examination

02

TOTAL (SLT)

100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teaching Methodology

Lectures, and individual and group assignments

 

References

  • Physics Principles and Problems, (GLANCOE), PaulW. Zitzewitz.
  • Advance Physics, Fifth Edition, InternationalStudent Edition, Tom Duncan.
  • Physics for Scientists and Engineers, SeventhEdition.
  • Physics, Fifth Edition, A.F.Abbot.
  • A-Level Physics fourth Edition, Roger Muncaster

 

Grading

Continuous Assessments    &  Assignments    

50%

Final Examination

50%

Total

100%