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Technical University of Mombasa

LECTURER: MR. BORNVINCE ODHIAMBO

Contact: +254 711-395-208 Email: obornvince@tum.ac.ke
LECTURE HOURS: Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00PM TUTORIALS: Fridays: 5:00 – 8:00PM
CLASS: DCEN MAY 2023 M-FT &S-FT

OPERATIONAL COURSE OUTLINE

APS 2301: PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Contact hours: 45 Credit Hours: 3hours
PREREQUISITES: APS 2101 Physical Science
PURPOSE: To equip the student with knowledge of electronics based analytical instruments.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this unit the student should be able to:-
i) Apply basic principles of Chemistry and physics in practical areas in the field of Building and Civil Engineering.
ii) Observe safe working habits in the laborator

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COURSE CONTENT
S/NO DATE/ TOPIC SUBTOPIC ACTIVITIES REFEREN
WEEK CS
1 WEEK Course Outline Course requirements Course expectations Course
ONE Reference
materials
2  Nature of light  Describe nature of light. References
OPTICS  Laws of reflection  State laws of reflection and (1-6)
WEEK  Laws of refraction refraction.
TWO  Types of mirrors  Describe types of mirrors and
 Dispersion of light image formed.
 Optical instrument  Describe dispersion of light.

3 WEEK SOUND  Sources of sound  Describe sources of sound. References

THREE  Propagation of  Describe how sound is (1-6)
sound propagated.
 Production of sound

5 WEEK FIVE CAT 1

6 WEEK POLYMERS  Definitions of terms  Define terms used in References
SIX  Types of polymers polymerization. (1-6)
 Disposal of polymers.  Explain the types of
polymerizations.
 Differentiate between
natural and synthetic
polymers.
 Explain disposal of
polymers.
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7 WEEK NUCLEAR  Meaning of radio activity  Define radioactivity References

SEVEN CHEMISTRY  Nature of radio activity
 Radio activity decay service
 Application of radio isotype
 Non-destructive
testing
 Explain nature of radioactivity (1-6)
 Outline a given radioactive
services.
 State the application of
radioisotopes
 Apply the principle of
radioactivity in non-
destructive testing.

WEEK ATOMIC STRUCTURE  Description of Atomic  Apply the atomic structure References
EIGHT AND BONDING Structure and bonding in nuclear (1-6)
 Importance of outermost chemistry.
 electrons in chemical bonding  Relate bond type and
 Features of chemical bond structure to properties of
 Bond type common construction
materials.
WEEK MOLE CONCEPT  Definitions of terms  Define the terms: moles, molar References
NINE FORMULAE AND  Chemical equations solution and standard (1-6)
CHEMICAL  Preparation of a given salt solution.
REACTIONS  Oxidation/reduction  Write balanced chemical
 Application in redox reactions equation.
 Role of water in ionization  Explain the process of
oxidation and reduction.
 Apply redox reaction to
corrosion of ore.
 Explain the role of water in
ionization.

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WEEK  Definition of terms  Define the term acid,base and References

TEN ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS  Strength of acids and bases salt. (1-6)
 Properties of acids, bases and  Explain the strength of acid
salts and a base.
 Explain properties of
acid,bases and salts.
 Describe the preparation of a
given salt.
WEEK HARDNESS OF WATER  Meaning of hard water and soft  Explain the term hard water References
ELEVEN water and soft water. (1-6)
 Causes of hardness in water  Outline the cause of temporary
 Process of softening hard water and permanent hardness.
 Explain the process of
softening hard water.
8 WEEK  CAT 2
TWELVE
9 WEEK End of semester examinations  Written Exams
THIRTEEN Evaluation
10 WEEK End of semester examinations  Written Exams
FOURTEEN

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TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
 Lectures, experiments, independent study and tutorials.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS/EQUIPMENTS
 Handouts and slides.
EVALUATION
Teaching Methodologies
Lectures and Tutorials
Course Assessment
Final examination 60%; Continuous Assessment 40%
Recommended Textbooks
1. Young H. D. and Freedman R.A., 2007. University physics, Addison Wesley
2. Ohanian H. C. and Markert J., 2007. Physics for Engineers, W. W. Norton & Co Ltd, New York
3. Schultz M. J., 2006. Chemistry for Engineers, an Applied approach, Houghton Mifflin Company
4. Barthel J. & Hess P., 1983. Physical and Inorganic Chemistry, Springer-Verlag, Berlin
5. Epstein L. M. & Krieger P., 2007. Schaum’s Outline of College Chemistry, McGraw Hill 9th Ed, .New York USA.
Textbooks and Journals for Further Reading
1. Otieno H.O., 2008, Fundamentals of University Physics, C.B.S Publ., New Delhi, India, ISBN 978-81-239-1607-1.
2. Gibbs K., 2004, Advanced Physics, Cambridge University Press, Trumphington street, United Kingdom, ISBN 0-521-56590-1.
3. Journal of Applied Physics
4. Journal of Chemical Education. Endevour
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For more consultations, contact Mr.Bornvince
Email: obornvince@tum.ac.ke

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