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Current as at 14/01/13
Dili Institute of Technology

School of Civil Engineering
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CE111 Basic Physics
ME111 Basic Physics
CS114 Fundamentals of Physics


SUBJ ECT GUIDE - 2013


COURSE/S

Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science


DURATION

Lectures - two hours per week for 16 weeks (compulsory)
Tutorials - one hour per week for 15 weeks (non-compulsory), starting in
Week 2


PREREQUISITES

This is a first year course. There are no pre-requisites.

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

It is assumed that you have reasonable knowledge of the following from your high-school
studies:

Basic reading, writing and speaking skills in the English language
The ability to use Pythagoras theorem in mathematical problem solving
Ability to calculate areas and volumes
An understanding of basic trigonometry
An understanding of basic quadratic equations including the parabola

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Essential - Scientific Calculator. These can be purchased in Colmera.
Desirable - Access to a computer, USB stick and the internet is an advantage.


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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This subject aims to introduce international unit standards, vectors, scientific calculation with
regard to mechanics which are relevant to civil, construction and mechanical engineering and
computing science. This is a compulsory course for all first year Civil Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science students, and contributes two (2) units
towards Trimester 1.

The course revises basic Physics concepts learnt during secondary schooland builds on
these, introducing more topics relevant to Engineering. These fundamental topics are pre-
requisites for later courses.

A non-compulsory tutorial will be available for students. This provides students with the
opportunity to seek help from the lecturer with homework problems, exam preparation or
other physics questions.

2.0 TIMETABLE

The likely teaching timetable is:
WEEK TOPIC WEEK TOPIC
1 Subject introduction & Units and Vectors 9 Sound and Wave Phenomena
2 Kinematics Part 1
Benchmark Exam
10
11
Heat and Heat Transfer
First Law of Thermodynamics
3 Kinematics Part 2 12 Gas Kinetic Theory
4 Force and Newtons Laws 13 Second Law of Thermodynamics
5 Work and Energy 14 Loose Ends
6 Conservation of Energy and Momentum 15 Revision
7 Rotation 16 Final Exam
8 Mid Trimester Exam

END TRIMESTER 1

3.0 ASSESSMENT
The likely assessment schedule is:

Student attendance & attitude
Homework Problems
5%
15%
Grade Description Mark
Mid-Semester Examination 35% A Excellent 85% +
B Good 70-79.9%
Final Examination 45% C Satisfactory 55-69.9%
Fail < 55%
Total 100%


4.0 TEXTBOOK
Please make use of the Physics textbooks available in the DIT Library.

5.0 STAFF
Chris Sheahan Marito Menezes
email: chris.DIT2013@gmail.com Head of Civil Engineering
Please - no mobile phones in class!!!