Bangladesh University of Business & Technology (BUBT)

Faculty of Engineering and Science

Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

B.Sc. in EEE Fall 2019-20
Lecture Plan
Course Title Physics I Laboratory
Course Code PHY 102
Academic 1.50
Credits
Year of 1
Study
Course Mode Laboratory
Course Pre- N/A
requisite
Class No. of classes in a week :1
Schedule Duration of each class : 3 hours
Course One semester
Duration
Course At the end of the course, students will be able to understand the needs of Physics
Objectives Laboratory Courses in Electrical and Electronic Engineering field. This course will
give practical knowledge by applying the experimental methods to correlate with the
Physics theory and the ideas of different measuring devices and meters to record the
data with precision.

Course Waves and Oscillations: Compound pendulum, Katter’s pendulum, Spring- Mass
Synopsis system
Heat & Thermodynamics: Thermal conductivity, Pressure coefficient
Properties of Matter: Modulus of rigidity, Young’s Modulus, Surface Tension
Physical Optics: Refractive Index

Course After completing the course, students will be able to:

Outcomes
(COs) CO1: To use the various procedures and techniques for the experiments;
CO2: To apply the mathematical equations and graphical analysis to the experimental
data to obtain quantitative results;
CO3: To develop intellectual communication skills through working in groups in
performing the laboratory experiments and by interpreting the experimental results;
CO4: To learn the writing techniques of lab report in a systematic way.

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Student Specific assessment method/tasks % weighting
Evaluation Lab Test 30%
Viva 25%
Assignment 40%
Attendance 5%
Total 100%

Grading
Policy Marks Letter Grade Grade Point
80% and above A+ 4.00
75% - 79% A 3.75
70%- 74% A- 3.50
65%- 69% B+ 3.25
60% - 64% B 3.00
55% - 59% B- 2.75
50% - 54% C+ 2.50
45% - 49% C 2.25
40% - 44% D 2.00
Less than 40 F 0.00

Relationship This course contributes to EEE program outcomes that develop students’ abilities to:
with Program
Outcomes PO1: Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of
complex engineering problems.
PO9: Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a
member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. [9]
PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities
with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to
comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective
presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. [10]

Contribution CO-PO mapping:

of the Course Sl. Course Outcomes Correspo Bloom’s Delivery Assessment
to the No. (COs) nding taxonomy methods Tools
Attainment
POs domain/level and
of the
Program activities
Outcomes To use the various Cognitive/ Quiz test,
1 procedures and 1 Lecture
Level -3 Viva
techniques for the

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 experiments;
To apply the
mathematical
equations and Cognitive/
2 graphical analysis to 1 Lecture Lab test
Level -3
the experimental data
to obtain quantitative
results;
To develop
intellectual
communication skills
through working in Psychomotor Group
3 groups in performing 9 Viva
/ Level -4 discussion
the laboratory
experiments and by
interpreting the
experimental results;
To learn the writing
techniques of the lab Psychomotor
4 10 HW Assignment
report in a systematic / Level -4
way.

Relationship of Course Outcomes to Program Outcomes:

Program Outcomes (POs)

COs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1 
2 
3 
4 

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Assessment
Specific assessment % Intended subject learning
Methods in
methods/tasks weighting outcomes to be assessed
Alignment
with 1 2 3 4 5 6
Intended 1. Lab Test 30%  
Learning 2. Viva 25%   
Outcomes 3. Assignment 40% 
4. Attendance 5%
Total 100%
Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the
intended learning outcomes:

Specific Assessment Remarks

Methods/Tasks
Examination Evaluation of student’s performance via Lab Test and
Viva.
Assignment Students will be able to clarify concepts and to have a
deeper understanding of the lecture material and
problems are given to be solved.

Attendance Student will get incentive to involve into this field.

Lecture Week Expt. Sl. No. Experiment’s Name

Schedule 1 Experiment : Familiarization with Vernier Calipers and Screw Gauge
No. 1 by measuring various samples.
2 Experiment : To determine the value of g, acceleration due to gravity,
No. 2 by means of a compound pendulum.
3 Experiment : To determine the modulus of rigidity of a wire by
No. 3 method of oscillations (dynamic method).
4 Experiment : To determine the modulus of rigidity of a wire by
No. 4 Statistical method.
5 Experiment : To determine the spring constant and effective mass of a
No. 5 given spiral spring.
6 Mid Term Lab Exam

7 Experiment : To determine the refractive index of the material of a

No. 6 prism.
8 Experiment : To determine the Young’s modulus by the flexure of a
No. 7 beam.
9 Experiment : To determine the thermal conductivity of a bad
No. 8 conductor by Lees and Chorlton’s method.

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 10 Experiment : To determine the surface tension of water by capillary
No. 9 tube method.
11 Experiment : To determine the presser co-efficient of a gas at constant
No. 10 volume by constant volume air thermometer.
12 Lab Practice
13 Final Lab Exam

Reading List Text books:

and " Practical Physics”, Dr. Giasudin Ahmad and Md. Shahabuddin
References
Reference Materials:
1. Data Record Sheets, [will be Provided in Lab]

Annex #01

List of POs
01. Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.

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02. Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

03. Design/development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems

and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.

04. Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Use research-based knowledge and

research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

05. Modern Tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering
activities with an understanding of the limitations.

06. The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to the professional engineering practice.

07. Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need
for sustainable development.

08. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities
and norms of the engineering practice.

09. Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the

engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and
receive clear instructions.
11. Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

12. Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

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