MODULE PROFILE

Programme Bachelor Of Science In Safety, Health And Environmental Management

Module Title & Code

Physics (BHS1201)
Credit Points 15

NCQF level 5

Pre requisite None

Module Synopsis To equip students with the knowledge of basic concepts in Physics. The module will also cover the theories of
motion and the various types of motion and their significance. It will further incorporate the law of gravity and its
application to daily activities. It will explore the relationship between work, power and energy as well as units
used for each.

Module Objectives The objectives of this module are to:

1. Describe the key concepts in Physics.
2. Equip learners with abilities to describe and apply theories of motion, gravity into real life situation.
3. Equip students with skills to discuss theories of fluid dynamics.
Module Learning Outcome Topics and Sub topics Teaching and learning Assessment Strategies
Strategies
1. Discuss the key concepts in 1.1 Introduction to Physics  Lectures PPT  Assignment
Physics and the importance  Key Concepts in Physics  Class discussions  Progress test

of the discipline.  Importance of Physics  Tutorials  Examinations

 Measurements of their importance

 Conversion Units
2. Discuss the theories of 2.1 Motion and Rest  Lecture Method  Assignments
motion and the various types  Types of Motion  Group Discussion  Progress Test
of motion and their  Newton’s Law of Motion  Tutorials  Examinations
significance.  Force and Acceleration  Class exercise
 Speed and Velocity
 Friction
 Using the Newton’s laws to calculate the
forces needed to make a particle move
 Kinematics in One and Two Dimensions
 Particle Dynamics and Planetary Motion
3. Deliberate on the law of 3.1 Gravity  Lecture Method  Assignments
gravity and its application to  Gravity  Group Discussion  Progress Test
daily activities.  Law of Gravity  Tutorials  Examinations
 Application of Gravity  Practical  Class exercise
 Stability and Equilibrium
 Moment and Torque
4. Discuss the relationship 4.1 Work, Power and Energy  Lecture Method  Assignments
between work, power and  Different types of Energy  Group Discussion  Progress Test
energy as well as units used  Units of Energy  Tutorials  Examinations
for each.  Machines and Measurements  Practical  Class exercise

5. Discuss the principles of fluid 5.1 Fluids  Lecture Method  Assignments

dynamics.  Pressure and Density  Group Discussion  Progress Test
 Principles of Fluid Dynamics  Tutorials  Examinations
o Achimede Principle  Class exercise
o Pascal Principle
o Bernoulli’s Principle
6. Describe the elements of 6.1 Thermodynamics  Lecture Method  Assignments
temperature and its influence  Temperature and expansion  Group Discussion  Progress Test
on status of matter.  Laws of Thermodynamics  Tutorials  Examinations
 Class exercise
7. Assess how electricity and 7.1 Electromagnetism  Class discussions  Assignments
magnetism interact.  Electric Force and Electric Change  Lectures PPT  Progress Test
 Coulomb’s Law and Electric Fields  Tutorials  Examinations
 Electric Potential  Class exercise
 Current, Resistance and Ohm’s Law
 Electrical Power
 Magnetic Field and Magnetic Flux
 Electromagnetic Induction
Required Resources Recommended Reading List: Equipment:

 Brown, R.G. (2013).Introductory Physics  James,T., Hazen R.M., Multi-media projector

I Elementary Mechanics, Duke University 2006. The Sciences: An Laptop computer
Physics Department Integrated Approach, Whiteboard, whiteboard
Wiley markers and eraser
 Hewitt P. G, Lyons S, Ammeter
Suchocki J, Yeh J, 2007, Bolometer
Conceptual Integrated
Science, Addison Wesley,
San Fransisco.