Department of Physics

PHYS-135, General Physics Lab I

Credit Hours (1 CH)
Spring 2025, Section 8x

Class Location and Meeting Time:

E3 2017 Thursday 0x:00pm – 0x:50pm
Instructor Information:
 Sayeed Makkiyil Adam Kutty
 Office location: E3-2016, email: [email protected]
 Phone: 03713-6330
 Office hours: Tuesday 08:00am – 11:50am

Course Coordinator (if any):

 Name: Sayeed Makkiyil Adam Kutty
 Email: [email protected]
 Phone: 6330

Course Description: The course aims at developing a clear understanding of the basic
concepts in classical mechanics; Consolidating the manual skill in dealing with laboratory
equipment; Developing skills of using computers in analysis of the computer interfaced
experiments; It includes Fine measurements, free falling, motion on an inclined plane,
verification of newton’s second law, Conservation of energy simple pendulum and circular
motion.
Pre and/ or Co- requisite(s): Undergraduate level PHYS 105.
Textbook(s): General Physics I Lab manual

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Apply and verify the basic concepts of classical mechanics in the lab setting.
2. Conduct experiments in classical mechanics and interpret data to draw conclusions.

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3. Develop hands-on skills and analyze experimental data of classical mechanics.
4. Communicate effectively written reports and recognize ethical responsibilities.
5. Work effectively in a team.

Instructional Material & Learning Resources:

1. Lab manual
2. Demo video of experiments when useful will be posted on the Blackboard.
3. Students are encouraged to search the web for demo videos before attending the lab.
4. Laptop computers and/or iPads are necessary for the course.
5. Power point presentation for all experiments will be provided to students on
Blackboard.

Course Teaching & Learning Methods:

 Introducing the student to the tools and equipment to be used in the experiment.
 Experiment demo by the instructor to be followed by a discussion with the students.
 Performing the experiment by the students
 Data Analysis, results discussion and writing lab reports.

Course Policies:
 It is your responsibility to check the blackboard frequently for important announcements.
 Every student is required to use the online material (introduction and demo videos, as
well as the lab manual) to prepare for the lab before coming to the lab and expect a quiz
at the beginning of each lab.
 You are allowed to attend your section only. Always attend your lab on time to avoid
missing any lab activity.
 Eating, drinking, using cellphone … etc. are not acceptable inside the lab.
 Always ask if in doubt. Don’t make any assumptions.
 Missing a lab results in (0) mark for the report.
 Late lab reports will be penalized 25%-mark reduction per late day starting after the due
date/time.
 Report/quiz grades will NOT be changed after one week of grade announcement.
 Make up policy:
 NO make up for lab reports. The lowest report grade will be dropped.
 NO make up for quizzes. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
 Ethical responsibility grade will be based on the student discipline in carrying out his lab
duties:
 Attending the lab on time

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  Rearranging the experimental setup before leaving the lab
 Disturbing the lab session by talking or playing
 Data falsification
 Plagiarism

Course Plan:
Week
Activities
No. From To
13-Jan 17-Jan 1. Giving the students a brief description of the course contents and
course grade
1 2. Introduction to the Lab as a top-mountain view preview
3. Explaining the policies and how the lab will be carried out

2 20-Jan 24-Jan Data analysis

27-Jan 31-Jan
3 Fine measurement

4 3-Feb 7-Feb Force table

10-Feb 14-Feb
5 Free falling bodies (Quiz #1: Data Analysis, Fine M & Force Table)

6 17-Feb 21-Feb Kinematic of motion

24-Feb 28-Feb
7 Projectile motion (Quiz#2: Free Fall, & Kinematic M)

8 3-Mar 7-Mar Newton’s second law [Ramadhan]

9 10-Mar 14-Mar Simple pendulum [Ramadhan]

10 17-Mar 21-Mar Conservation of energy

24-Mar 28-Mar
11 Quiz 3 & Revision (Projectile Motion, Newton’s SL & Simple P)

12 31-Mar 4-Apr Spring Break & Eid Days

13 7-Apr 11-Apr Practical Exam (each section according to its official day/time)

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 14 14-Apr 18-Apr Momentum and collision

15 21-Apr 25-Apr Circular motion (Quiz#4: Conservation E & Momentum)

16 28-Apr 2-May Final Theoretical Exam (common Exam)

Course Evaluation and Grading:

Assessment Methods Weight % Due Date

Lab Reports 30 At the end of each lab session

Quizzes 20 Expected at the beginning of each lab session

Ethical Responsibilities 5 During each lab period

Practical Exam 15 As set in the course outline

Final Theoretical Exam 30 Tuesday 29-April-2025 at 7-8 pm

Rubrics:
 Rubrics will be provided to students for grading their direct assessment works such as
essays, reports, student skills, performances, problem-solving activities, and group
activities.

Feedback:
 Feedback on progress in the course will be regularly provided to students to give them
opportunities to improve their performance.
 Feedback on your progress in the course will be posted regularly on Blackboard. It is your
responsibility to check for the accuracy and completeness of your grades. Report any
discrepancy to your instructor immediately (within one week of grade announcement).

Tentative Course Outline:

Academic Integrity:
Academic integrity is of central importance to education at UAEU. Students have the
responsibility to know and observe the requirements of the UAEU Code of Academic Honesty
available:
https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/catalog/plagiarism_and_academic_integrity.shtml and the
penalties resulting from violation of this code. This code forbids cheating, fabrication or
falsification of information, multiple submission of academic work, plagiarism, abuse of
academic materials, and complicity in academic dishonesty. Cheating in any form and on any
academic work results in serious penalties that include dissmissal from the university.

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Students with Special Needs:
Students with special needs are encouraged to discuss their needs with the course instructor.
You need to contact the Special Needs Services Center at +971 3 7134264 or email
([email protected]). All academic accommodations must be arranged through that
office: http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/student_services/special_needs/

Student Support Services:

If you need more support please go to the Student Academic Success Program:
http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/university_college/sasp/. This program provides students with
academic support services such as Independent Learning Centers (ILCs), Tutorials, Writing &
Speaking Centers. All students are encouraged to use these Centers.

Appendix
Mapping Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) to Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Use a proficiency level “I = Introduced, D = Developed, or M = Mastery” (recommended), or a
check mark “” to map CLOs to PLOs.

PLO-1 PLO-2 PLO-3 PLO-4 PLO-5 PLO-6

CLO-1 
CLO-2 
CLO-3 
CLO-4  
CLO-5 

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CLOs Assessment Tools
Use a check mark “” to specify the assessment tools for each CLOs.

Direct Assessment Tools1 Indirect Assessment Tools2

HW Quiz Exam Report Student Instructor
Survey observation
CLO-1   
CLO-2   
CLO-3   
CLO-4  
CLO-5  

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Projects, embedded questions, quizzes, lab reports, etc.
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Instructor observation, student satisfaction survey, etc.