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Name of Programme: Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
Name of Unit: Physics Unit 1
Lecturers Name: Subarmaniyam Chandran
Week: 1 Date: 20-24 Mar
Lesson Content
ORIENTATION (20-22 Mar)
Unit outline and assessment
tasks briefing
Unit 1: Kinematics
Topic 1.1: Measurement and SI
units: fundamental and derived
quantities; prefixes and powers
of ten; significant figures
Topic 1.2 : Proportionality
Semester duration: 20 March 22 June 2017
Unit Code: MUF 0121
Total lecture hours: 77.5 Intake: March 2017 No. of weeks: 14
Lecture hours: 2.5 Topic/Unit Title: KINEMATICS
Assignments/ Lecturers
Teaching Method/ Intended Subject Assessing Learning Coursework/ Reflection/
Learning Activity Learning Outcomes (Evidences MUST be
Homework Observations/
Resources (SLOs) collected/recorded)
(Deadlines) Remarks:
Method: Students are able to
- Ice-breaking with students SLO 1: Recall a number of solve problem
- Mini quiz to check key physical quantities Unit involving prefixes, but
background knowledge related to the study of Conversion they were given more
- Discussion on importance Mechanics Tutorial practices on SF
of significant figures and SI
Units Tutorial 1.1
SLO 2: Demonstrate ability
- Use graphs to illustrate & 1.2
in solving problems using
concept of proportionality formulas and concepts by
- Application of Research on
alternative methods fundamental
proportionality in real-life
context and derived
SLO3: Able to quantities
communicate ideas
Resources: Module, text book,
effectively and work
tutorial questions and web
independently with team
based application
members
20-22 Mar Orientation SLO 4: Perform
experimental investigations
to draw valid conclusions
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Week: 2 Date: 27-31 Mar Lecture hours: 6.25 Topic/Unit Title: KINEMATICS

Assignments/ Lecturers
Teaching Method/ Intended Subject Assessing Learning Coursework/ Reflection/
Lesson Content Learning Activity Learning Outcomes (Evidences MUST be
Homework Observations/
Resources (SLOs) collected/recorded)
(Deadlines) Remarks:
Topic 1.3 : Vectors: magnitude Method: Students know what
and direction; comparison with - Use vector addition applet SLO 1: Recall a number of Experiment 1: vector and scalar
scalars; methods for stating to illustrate concept key physical quantities Free Fall Under Gravity Independent quantities are in
direction; vector components - Watch video on position related to the study of research on general. Some have
and displacement vector Mechanics topic 1.5 difficulities resolving
Topic 1.4 : Vector addition: tip- - Building vector calculator vectors in the right
to-tail and parallelogram on Excel Tutorial 1 & direction (positive /
SLO 2: Demonstrate ability
addition; scale diagrams; use of - Discuss example questions 2 negative)
in solving problems using
Pythagoras Theorem and in class formulas and concepts by
trigonometry - Discussion of graphs of
alternative methods
motion using real life
Topic 1.5 : Position and examples
SLO3: Able to
displacement vectors; definition
communicate ideas
of velocity vector; comparison
Resources: Module, text book, effectively and work
with distance and speed
tutorial questions and web independently with team
based application members
Topic 1.6 : Vector subtractions:
relative velocity, change of
SLO 4: Perform
velocity; definition of
experimental investigations
acceleration
to draw valid conclusions

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Week: 3 Date: 3-7 Apr Lecture hours: 6.25 Topic/Unit Title: KINEMATICS

Assignments/ Lecturers
Teaching Method/ Intended Subject Assessing Learning Coursework/ Reflection/
Lesson Content Learning Activity Learning Outcomes (Evidences MUST be
Homework Observations/
Resources (SLOs) collected/recorded)
(Deadlines) Remarks:
Topic 1.8 : Interpretation of Method: Tutorial 3 Students were
graphs: finding instantaneous - Watch videos on graphs of SLO 1: Recall a number of explained in detail the
and average slopes; units of motion key physical quantities accelereation of
slope; finding quantities - Assignment using Moving related to the study of gravity.
represented by the areas under Man Applet Mechanics
graphs; units for quantities - Complete questions on They have better
represented by area under Socrative SLO 2: Demonstrate ability understanding with
graphs - Derive equations of use of applet and the
in solving problems using
uniformly accelerated videos shown to them.
formulas and concepts by
Topic 1.9 : Graphical analysis rectilinear motion alternative methods
of motion: x-t; v-t; a-t graphs
Resources: Module, text book,
tutorial questions and web SLO3: Able to
Topic 1.10: Analysis of ticker communicate ideas
timer tapes and stroboscopic based application
effectively and work
photos independently with team
members
Topic 1.11: Equations of
uniformly accelerated rectilinear
SLO 4: Perform
motion
experimental investigations
to draw valid conclusions

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Week: 4 Date: 10-14 Apr Lecture hours: 6.25
Teaching Method/
Lesson Content Learning Activity
Resources
Method:
Topic 1.12: Vertical projectiles; - Discovery learning on
horizontal projectiles projectile motion using
simulations
- Derive formulas for oblique
Topic 1.13: Oblique projectiles
projectile
- Demonstrate usage of
calculus on projectile
motion
- Tutorial and consultation
session
Resources: Module, text book,
tutorial questions and web
based application
Topic/Unit Title: KINEMATICS
Assignments/ Lecturers
Assessing Learning
Intended Learning Coursework/ Reflection/
(Evidences MUST be
Outcomes (LOs) Homework Observations/
collected/recorded)
(Deadlines) Remarks:
Initially students were
SLO 1: Recall a number of Tutorial 5 & confused with the two
key physical quantities 6 direction motion but
related to the study of after an experiment
Experiment 2: Past Year
Mechanics and simulation using
Horizontal Projectile Papers the applet, easy for
Motion
SLO 2: Demonstrate ability them to describe and
in solving problems using solve the problems
formulas and concepts by involves.
alternative methods
SLO3: Able to
communicate ideas
effectively and work
independently with team
members
SLO 4: Perform
experimental investigations
to draw valid conclusions
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Date:17-21Apr
Week: 5
2017
Lesson Content
Unit 2 : Dynamics
Topic 2.1 : Newtons Law and
motion
Topic 2.2 : Types of forces:
normal force, tension, friction,
drag (air resistance), gravity,
electrical, magnetic forces
Topic 2.3 : Marking forces on
free body diagrams
Lecture hours: 6.25
Teaching Method/
Learning Activity
Resources
Method: Teacher will deliver
the subject content and assign
students with in class
assignment and tutorials from
the module
Resources: Module, text book,
tutorial questions, and web
based application
Topic/Unit Title: Dynamics
Assignments/ Lecturers
Assessing Learning
Intended Learning Coursework/ Reflection/
(Evidences MUST be
Outcomes (LOs) Homework Observations/
collected/recorded)
(Deadlines) Remarks:
Learners are able to:
SLO 1: Recall a number of
key physical quantities Planning for Unguided
related to the study of Experiment 3: Trolley Tutorial 6
Mechanics Running along a level
Surface
SLO 2: Demonstrate ability
in solving problems using Test 1: 21 Apr 2017
formulas and concepts by
alternative methods
SLO3: Able to
communicate ideas
effectively and work
independently with team
members
SLO 4: Perform
experimental investigations
to draw valid conclusions
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Date: 24-28Apr
Week: 6
2017
Lesson Content
Topic 2.4 : Terminal velocity
Topic 2.5 : Work as transfer of
energy and as Fs cos
Topic 2.6 : Energy (kinetic energy,
gravitational potential energy,
spring potential energy); friction
and heat
Lecture hours: 6.25 Topic/Unit Title: Dynamics
Assignments/ Lecturers
Teaching Method/ Assessing Learning
Intended Learning Coursework/ Reflection/
Learning Activity (Evidences MUST be
Outcomes (LOs) Homework Observations/
Resources collected/recorded)
(Deadlines) Remarks:
Learners are able to:
SLO 1: Recall a number of
Method: Teacher will deliver Experiment 3 (Unguided):
key physical quantities related
the subject content and assign Trolley Running along a Tutorial 7
to the study of Mechanics
students with in class level Surface
assignment and tutorials from
SLO 2: Demonstrate ability in
the module
solving problems using formulas
and concepts by alternative
methods
Resources: Module, text book,
tutorial questions, and web SLO3: Able to communicate
based application ideas effectively and work
24th April Installation of YDP Agong independently with team
members

SLO 4: Perform experimental

investigations to draw valid
conclusions

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Week: 7 Date:1-5May 2017 Lecture hours: 6.25 Topic/Unit Title: Dynamics

Assignments/ Lecturers
Teaching Method/ Assessing Learning
Intended Learning Coursework/ Reflection/
Lesson Content Learning Activity (Evidences MUST be
Outcomes (LOs) Homework Observations/
Resources collected/recorded)
(Deadlines) Remarks:

Learners are able to:

Topic 2.7 : Impulse as F x t and as
area under an F t graph.
Momentum as mv; change of
momentum = impulse
Topic 2.8 : Conservation of
momentum and Newtons Third
Law; momentum transfer to the
Earth
Method: Teacher will deliver
the subject content and assign
students with in class
assignment and tutorials from
the module
Resources: Module, text book,
tutorial questions, and web
based application
1st May Labour Day
SLO 1: Recall a number of Planning for Unguided Tutorial 8
key physical quantities related
Experiment 4: Vector
to the study of Mechanics
Addition
SLO 2: Demonstrate ability in
solving problems using formulas
and concepts by alternative
methods
SLO3: Able to communicate
ideas effectively and work
independently with team
members

SLO 4: Perform experimental

investigations to draw valid
conclusions

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Date:8-12May
Week: 8 Lecture hours: 6.25 Topic/Unit Title: Dynamics
2017
Assignments/ Lecturers
Teaching Method/ Assessing Learning
Intended Learning Coursework/ Reflection/
Lesson Content Learning Activity (Evidences MUST be
Outcomes (LOs) Homework Observations/
Resources collected/recorded)
(Deadlines) Remarks:

Learners are able to:

Topic 2.9 : Acceleration for
uniform circular motion: direction
towards centre; magnitude of a =
v etc .Centripetal force calculated
by mv2/R, etc.
Topic 2.10 : Non-uniform circular
motion
Method: Teacher will deliver
the subject content and assign
students with in class
assignment and tutorials from
the module
Resources: Module, text book,
tutorial questions, and web
based application
SLO 1: Recall a number of Experiment 4 (Unguided): Tutorial 9
key physical quantities related
Vector Addition
to the study of Mechanics
SLO 2: Demonstrate ability in
solving problems using formulas
and concepts by alternative
methods
SLO3: Able to communicate
ideas effectively and work
independently with team
members

SLO 4: Perform experimental

investigations to draw valid
conclusions

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Date:15-19May
Week: 9 Lecture hours: 6.25 Topic/Unit Title: Dynamics
2017
Assignments/ Lecturers
Teaching Method/ Assessing Learning
Intended Learning Coursework/ Reflection/
Lesson Content Learning Activity (Evidences MUST be
Outcomes (LOs) Homework Observations/
Resources collected/recorded)
(Deadlines) Remarks:

Learners are able to:

Topic 2.11 : Newtons Law of
Universal Gravitation;
gravitational
field strength and gravitational
acceleration
Topic 2.12: Gravitational potential
energy as area under F d graph
Topic 2.13 : Circular orbits:
Keplers Third Law; Geostationary
Satellites
Topic 2.14 : Weight and
weightlessness
Method: Teacher will deliver
the subject content and assign
students with in class
assignment and tutorials from
the module
solving problems using formulas
Resources: Module, text book,
tutorial questions, and web
based application
SLO 1: Recall a number of EXTENDED Tutorial 10
key physical quantities related
PRACTICAL
to the study of Mechanics
INVESTIGATION
SLO 2: Demonstrate ability in
and concepts by alternative
methods
SLO3: Able to communicate
ideas effectively and work
independently with team
members

SLO 4: Perform experimental

investigations to draw valid
conclusions

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Date:22-26May
Week: 10 Lecture hours: 6.25 Topic/Unit Title: Statics
2017
Assignments/ Lecturers
Teaching Method/ Assessing Learning
Intended Learning Coursework/ Reflection/
Lesson Content Learning Activity (Evidences MUST be
Outcomes (LOs) Homework Observations/
Resources collected/recorded)
(Deadlines) Remarks:

Learners are able to:

Unit 3 : Statics
Topic 3.1 : Newtons First Law and
equilibrium
Topic 3.2 : Definition of moment
of force (torque); units = Nm
Topic 3.3 : Eulers First Law and
equilibrium
Topic 3.4 : Centre of mass and
stability
Method: Teacher will deliver
the subject content and assign
students with in class
assignment and tutorials from
the module
Resources: Module, text book,
tutorial questions, and web
based application
SLO 1: Recall a number of EXTENDED
key physical quantities related
PRACTICAL Tutorial 11
to the study of Mechanics
INVESTIGATION
SLO 2: Demonstrate ability in
solving problems using formulas TEST 2: 26 May 2017
and concepts by alternative
methods
SLO3: Able to communicate
ideas effectively and work
independently with team
members

SLO 4: Perform experimental

investigations to draw valid
conclusions

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Date:29 May-
Week: 11 Lecture hours: 6.25 Topic/Unit Title: Statics
2June 2017
Assignments/ Lecturers
Teaching Method/ Assessing Learning
Intended Learning Coursework/ Reflection/
Lesson Content Learning Activity (Evidences MUST be
Outcomes (LOs) Homework Observations/
Resources collected/recorded)
(Deadlines) Remarks:
Topic 3.5 : Balancing of forces and
torques Learners are able to:
Topic 3.6 : Hookes Law: graphs of Method: Teacher will deliver
force vs extension; the spring the subject content and assign SLO 1: Recall a number of EXTENDED Past Years'
constant; energy stored in a spring. key physical quantities related
students with in class PRACTICAL Questions
assignment and tutorials from to the study of Mechanics
INVESTIGATION
the module
SLO 2: Demonstrate ability in
solving problems using formulas
and concepts by alternative
Resources: Module, text book, methods
tutorial questions, and web
based application SLO3: Able to communicate
ideas effectively and work
independently with team
members

SLO 4: Perform experimental

investigations to draw valid
conclusions

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Date:5-9June
Week: 12 Lecture hours: 6.25 Topic/Unit Title: Statics
2017
Assignments/ Lecturers
Teaching Method/ Assessing Learning
Intended Learning Coursework/ Reflection/
Lesson Content Learning Activity (Evidences MUST be
Outcomes (LOs) Homework Observations/
Resources collected/recorded)
(Deadlines) Remarks:

Topic 3.7 : Strain (no units); stress
(units Nm-2, or Pa); Youngs
Modulus (units Nm-2, or Pa);
graphs of stress vs strain;
shear
Topic 3.8 : Strength under
compression and tension, rigidity
of Structures
Method: Teacher will deliver
the subject content and assign
students with in class
assignment and tutorials from
the module
Resources: Module, text book,
tutorial questions, and web
based application
Learners are able to:
SLO 1: Recall a number of
key physical quantities related
TEST 3: 9 June 2017 Past Years'
to the study of Mechanics
Questions
SLO 2: Demonstrate ability in
solving problems using formulas
and concepts by alternative
methods
SLO3: Able to communicate
ideas effectively and work
independently with team
members

SLO 4: Perform experimental

investigations to draw valid
conclusions

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Date:12-16June
Week: 13 Lecture hours: 6.25
2017
Teaching Method/
Lesson Content Learning Activity
Resources
REVISION
Method: Teacher will deliver
the subject content and assign
students with in class
assignment and tutorials from
the module.
Resources: Module, text book,
tutorial questions, and web
based application
Topic/Unit Title: Statics
Assignments/ Lecturers
Assessing Learning
Intended Learning Coursework/ Reflection/
(Evidences MUST be
Outcomes (LOs) Homework Observations/
collected/recorded)
(Deadlines) Remarks:
Learners are able to:
SLO 1: Recall a number of Past Years'
key physical quantities related
Questions
to the study of Mechanics
SLO 2: Demonstrate ability in
solving problems using formulas
and concepts by alternative
methods
SLO3: Able to communicate
ideas effectively and work
independently with team
members
SLO 4: Perform experimental
investigations to draw valid
conclusions
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Week: 14 Date:19-22June 2017

FINAL EXAM

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