COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: GENERAL PHYSICS I

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
PHY 101	A	1	3	2	0	4	7

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Klaudio Peqini
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	Physics 101 is an introductory calculus-based course designed for civil engineering students, providing the fundamental physical principles underlying engineering analysis and design. The course covers measurement, units, vectors, and kinematics in one, two, and three dimensions, followed by Newtonian dynamics and its applications. Energy, momentum, and conservation laws are developed and applied to particle systems and rigid bodies. Topics also include rotational motion, torque, static equilibrium, deformation of materials, gravitation, and an introduction to celestial mechanics. The course concludes with fluid mechanics, oscillatory motion, and wave phenomena, emphasizing concepts and problem-solving skills essential for structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, and transportation engineering applications.
Course Objectives:	This is an introductory physics course covering the fundamental physical laws of mechanics. There are discussed: vectors, kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work and energy, conservation of energy, linear momentum and its conservation, rotation of rigid bodies about a fixed axis, rotational energy, angular momentum and its conservation, statics, introductory fluid mechanics, oscillations and waves.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction, Measurement, Units and Dimensions, Vectors
2	Motion in One Dimension: Displacement, Speed and Velocity, Acceleration, Freely Falling Objects
3	Motion in 2&3-D: Position, Velocity, Acceleration, Projectile Motion, Circular Motion
4	Dynamics: Newton’s Laws, Using Newton’s Laws
5	Applications of Newton’s Laws: Friction, Drag Forces, Forces and Circular Motion
6	Introduction to Work and Energy, Work, Kinetic Energy, Work-energy Principle
7	Conservative and Non-conservative Forces, Potential Energy, Conservation of Energy
8	Linear Momentum and Its Conservation, Elastic and Inelastic Collisions, Center of Mass
9	Midterm
10	Rotational Motion, Torque, Rotational Kinetic Energy, Introduction to Angular Momentum
11	Angular Momentum and Its Conservation. Dynamics of Rotation. Work and Energy in Angular Motion
12	Static equilibrium
13	Fluid mechanics
14	Oscillations and Waves: Simple Harmonic Motion and Simple Pendulum

Prerequisite(s):	Basic calculus, basic geometry, basic vector algebra
Textbook:	Serway, R. A., Jewett Jr. J.W., Physics For Scientists and Engineers With Modern Physics, Boston, 2014, 9th Ed
Other References:	Young, H. D., Freedman, R. A., University Physics with Modern Physics, San Francisco, 2008, 12th edition Feynman, R.P., Leighton, R.B., Sands, M. The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Volume I, Addison Wesley, 1966
Laboratory Work:	-
Computer Usage:	-
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Understand the important laws and principles of classical physics
2	Apply fundamental rules of Physics to the mechanical systems
3	Analyze mechanical systems with different approaches
4	Apply principles and laws of physics in computer engineering and civil engineering fields.

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years) Program
1	an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering	5
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	5
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	5
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	4
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
6	an ability to communicate effectively
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	3
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	40
Quiz	2	5
Final Exam	1	45
Attendance		5
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	5	80
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	4	64
Mid-terms	1	15	15
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	16	16
Other			0
Total Work Load:			175
Total Work Load/25(h):			7
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7