UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO
College of Engineering Education
Civil Engineering Program
Physically Distanced but Academically Engaged
Self-Instructional Manual (SIM) for
Self-Directed Learning (SDL)
Course/Subject: CEE 102/L: PHYSICS 1 FOR ENGINEERS
Name of Teacher: Engr.
CRIJAMAICA L. OCEÑA
Co-Authors:
Dr. CHOSEL LAWAGON
Engr. MA. ANGELA I. ESTELLA
Engr.
JAMES MARK M. GALLAWAN
Engr. ALFONSE IRENEO T. ESTIBAL
Engr. JAY CARLO S. AGUILAR
Engr. RONNEL ESPARAGOZA
THIS SIM/SDL MANUAL IS A DRAFT VERSION ONLY; NOT FOR REPRODUCTION AND
DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE OF ITS INTENDED USE. THIS IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF
THE STUDENTS WHO ARE OFFICIALLY ENROLLED IN THE COURSE/SUBJECT.EXPECT
REVISIONS OF THE MANUAL.

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Table of Contents
Course Outline: Physics 1 for Engineers (Calculus Based)
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Course Outline Policy
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Course Information
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Big Picture in Focus: ULO-1a
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Metalanguage
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Essential Knowledge
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Keywords
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Units of Measurement
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SI Unit Prefixes
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Unit Conversion
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Significant Figures
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Scalar and Vector Quantities
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Self-Help
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Let’s Check
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Let’s
Analyze
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In a Nutshell
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Big Picture in Focus: ULO-1b
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Metalanguage
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Essential Knowledge
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Keywords
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Position, Distance, and Displacement
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Speed and Velocity
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Acceleration
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Free Falling Objects
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Projectile Motion
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Self-Help
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Let’s Check
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Let’s Analyze
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In a Nutshell
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Big Picture in Focus: ULO-1c
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College of Engineering Education
2
nd
Floor, BE Building
Matina Campus, Davao City
Telefax: (082)296-1084
Phone No.: (082)300-5456/300-0647 Local 133
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Metalanguage
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Essential Knowledge
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Keywords
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Force
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Newton’s First Law
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Mass
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Newton’s Second Law
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Gravitational Force
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Newton’s Third Law
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Forces of Friction
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Self-Help:
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Let’s
Check
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Let’s Analyze
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In a Nutshell
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Course Schedule (Week 1-3)
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College of Engineering Education
2
nd
Floor, BE Building
Matina Campus, Davao City
Telefax: (082)296-1084
Phone No.: (082)300-5456/300-0647 Local 133
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Course Outline: Physics 1 for Engineers (Calculus Based)
Course Coordinator:
Engr. Crijamaica L. Oceña
Email:
[email protected]
Student Consultation:
By appointment
Mobile:
09501388833/09067949369
Phone:
(082) 296 1084 local 133
Effectivity Date:
August 17,2020
Mode of Delivery:
Blended (On-line with face to face or virtual sessions)
Time Frame:
108 hours
Student Workload:
Expected Self-Directed Learning
Pre-requisite:
None
Co-requisite:
None
Credit:
3.0 units lecture / 1.0 unit laboratory
Attendance Requirements:
A minimum of 95% attendance is required at all
scheduled Virtual or face-to-face sessions
Course Outline Policy
Areas of Concern
Details
Contact and Non-contact Hours
This 3-unit course self-instructional manual is designed
for blended learning mode of instructional delivery with
scheduled face to face or virtual sessions. The
expected number of hours will be 54 including the face to
face or virtual sessions. The face to face sessions shall
include the summative assessment tasks (exams) since
this course is crucial in the licensure examination for
teachers.
