Course Overview
Extends the student's abilities to apply physical principles and the laws of physics to work in civil engineering. The course takes a calculus based approach with a focus on problem solving, reporting experimental data with appropriate significant figures, analysing graphical information, and the study of kinematics, dynamics, equilibrium, stress, strain, work and energy, conservation of energy, linear momentum and collisions, rotational motion, and simple machines. Assigned problems will provide practice in problem-solving techniques and enhance the understanding of the concepts.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
5.0
- Not offered this term
- This course is not offered this term. Notify me to receive email notifications when the course opens for registration next term.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define basic physical quantities and their appropriate units (where appropriate): displacement, average velocity, instantaneous velocity, average acceleration, instantaneous acceleration, centripetal acceleration, force, kinetic friction, static friction, kinetic energy, work, angular velocity, angular acceleration, torque , moment of inertia, angular momentum, rotational kinetic energy, elastic modulus. [1, 2, 3]
- Explain the concepts of and solve problems using Kinematics, Dynamics, Work and Energy, Conservation of Energy. [1, 2, 3]
- Explain the concepts of and solve problems using Linear and Rotational Momentum, Torque, and Static Equilibrium. [1, 2, 3]
- Carry out appropriate laboratory measurements with appropriate significant figures and units. [1, 2, 3, 6]
- Analyse and document the data collected in laboratory experiments. [1, 2, 3, 6]
- Interpret documented laboratory data and relate to physical theory presented in class. [1, 2, 3, 6]
- Analyse problems based on multiple concepts. [1, 2, 3]
- Combine low order concepts to explain generalized physical principles. [1, 2, 3]
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Physics for Civil Engineering 1 (PHYS 1192) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.