Course Outline

Faculty School of Science, Engineering & Technology

Department Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

Programme B.Sc. in CSE

Course Code PHY-1102

Course Title Physics Lab

Course Type
Basic Science and Engineering

Year/Level/Semester 1st year/ Undergraduate level/ 1st Semester

Academic Session 2023

Name of the
Instructor Tanvir Ahmed

Pre-requisites (if any)

Credit Value 1
Contact Hours 2

✓ Understanding the concepts and theories of Physics course by performing

Course Objective laboratory experiments.

This course covers the laboratory experiments based on the concepts and theories of
Course Synopsis
Physics course.
 Program Outcomes (POs) of B. Sc. in CSE Program

At the end of the program, students will be able to

PO1 Engineering Knowledge (Cognitive): Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex
engineering problems.
PO2 Problem Analysis (Cognitive): Identify, formulate, research the literature and analyze
complex engineering problems and reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, the natural sciences and the engineering sciences.
PO3 Design/Development of Solutions (Cognitive, Affective): Design solutions for complex
engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs
with appropriate consideration for public health and safety as well as cultural, societal and
environmental concerns.
PO4 Investigation (Cognitive, Psychomotor): Conduct investigations of complex problems,
considering design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of
information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5 Modern Tool Usage (Psychomotor, Cognitive): Create, select and apply appropriate
techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling
to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6 The Engineer and Society (Affective): Apply reasoning informed by contextual
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
PO7 Environment and Sustainability (Affective, Cognitive): Understand the impact of
professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate the
knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO8 Ethics (Affective): Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics,
responsibilities and the norms of the engineering practice.
PO9 Individual Work and Teamwork (Psychomotor, Affective): Function effectively as an
individual and as a member or leader of diverse teams as well as in multidisciplinary settings.
PO10 Communication (Psychomotor, Affective): Communicate effectively about complex
engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large. Be able to
comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations and
give and receive clear instructions.
PO11 Project Management and Finance (Cognitive, Psychomotor): Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work
as a member or a leader of a team to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
PO12 Life-Long Learning (Affective, Psychomotor): Recognize the need for and have the
preparation and ability to engage in independent, life-long learning in the broadest context of
technological change.
 Course Learning Outcome:

By the end of this course students will be able to

CLO1 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
CLO2 an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
CLO3 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of physics and engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context.

CLO4 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve physics and engineering problems.
CLO5 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for physics and engineering careers.
CLO6 an ability to analyze the engineering concepts based on fundamental physical concepts.

Mapping Alignment of CLOs and PLOs

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Course PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12
Learning
Outcome
(CLOs)
CLO 1 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2

CLO 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 3 2 1 1

CLO 3 2 3 2 1 2 3

CLO 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 2 1

CLO 5 2 3 1

CLO 6 3 3 2 3 1 1

3-Strong Correlation, 2- Medium Correlation, 1- Low Correlation

 Course Plan & Mapping

Week/Experiment Topic Teaching Assessment Mapping

Learning Strategy with CLO
Strategy
Determination of spring Viva, Attendance, CLO 1
Week-1 Lecture,
constant and effective mass Lab performance, CLO 2
[3 Hours] of a given spiral spring. Experiment Report CLO 5
Determination of specific Lecture, Viva, Attendance, CLO 1
Week-2
resistance of the material of Experiment Lab performance, CLO 2
[3 Hours] a wire by a meter bridge. Report CLO 5
Determination of the Lecture, Viva, Attendance, CLO 1
Week-3
resistance of a wire by Experiment Lab performance, CLO 2
[3 Hours] means of post office box. Report CLO 5
Experimental verification of Lecture, Viva, Attendance, CLO 1
the laws of series and Experiment Lab performance, CLO 2
Week-4 Report CLO 5
parallel connections of
[3 Hours]
resistance by means of a post
office box.
Determination of value of Lecture, Viva, Attendance, CLO 1
Week-5 acceleration due to gravity Experiment Lab performance, CLO 2
[3 Hours] with the help of compound Report CLO 5
pendulum.
Week-6 Practice lab of week 1 to week 5 experiments

Determination of the value Lecture, Viva, Attendance, CLO 1

of low resistance by the Experiment Lab performance, CLO 2
Week-7 Report CLO 5
method of fall of potential
[3 Hours]
(Mathiesen and Hockins
Method)
Determination of the Lecture, Viva, Attendance, CLO 1
Week-8
resistance of a galvanometer Experiment Lab performance, CLO 2
[3 Hours] by half deflection method. Report CLO 5
Determination of the end Lecture, Viva, Attendance, CLO 1
Week-9
corrections for a meter Experiment Lab performance, CLO 2
[3 Hours] bridge. Report CLO 5
Calibration of an ammeter Lecture, Viva, Attendance, CLO 1
Week-10 by potential drop method Experiment Lab performance, CLO 2
[3 Hours] with the help of a Report CLO 5
potentiometer.
Determination of the current Lecture, Viva, Attendance, CLO 1
Week-11
sensitivity (figure of merit) Experiment Lab performance, CLO 2
[3 Hours] of a galvanometer. Report CLO 5
Determination of modulus Lecture, Viva, Attendance, CLO 1
Week-12
of rigidity of a wire by the Experiment Lab performance, CLO 2
[3 Hours] method of oscillations Report CLO 5
Week-13
[3 Hours]
Practice lab of week 7 to week 12 experiments
Week-14 Lab Final (written exam)
 Course Assessment & Evaluation:

IE- Continuous Internal SMEE- Semester End

Evaluation Examination
Total Marks (70 Marks) (30 Marks)
(100) Lab Lab Lab
FINAL
Attendance Performance/Assessment Report Project/viva
EXAMINATION
10 30 10 20 30
Bloom’s
Category
Remember 5 10
Understand 10 10 2 10
Apply 10 5 5 3 5
Analyze 10 5 5 2 5
Evaluate 5 5 3 5
Create 0 10 5

In case any student misses one or two lab experiment, he/she can do it in
Make up Procedures practice lab. However, there will be no make-up lab final exam.

Recommended Readings:
1. Physics for computer science students. By Garcia, Narciso, and Arthur Damask. Springer-Verlag,
2012.
2. Halliday, David, Robert Resnick, and Jearl Walker. Fundamentals of physics. John Wiley &
Sons, 2013.

Suggested/supplementary Readings:

Other Sources:

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Tanvir Ahmed

Course Instructor Signature of The Signature of The Dean

Chairman/Head