Samar State University COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Catbalogan City, Philippines

UNIFIED AND UPDATED SYLLABUS (Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Physics Minor in Mathematics) I. Course Number: II. Course Descriptive Title: III. Credit Units: IV. Course Pre-requisite/s: V. Professor/s: VI. Academic Term and School Year: VII. Time Allotment: VIII. Vision and Mission of SSU: SSU VISION The university commits itself to the development of human potentials and the fortification of human conditions as subsumed in the fundamental matrix of the life of the indigenous society and in the realities of global community. SSU MISSION The university shall primarily provide advanced instruction and professional training in the arts, philosophy, social sciences, agriculture, forestry, science and technology, engineering, education, law and other related fields. It shall undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization. IX. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION GOAL To help bring about the achievement of the University Mission, the College of Education is committed in producing competent teachers under the programs Bachelor of Secondary Education with major fields of specialization in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physical Education, Technology and Home Economics; Bachelor of Elementary Education; Bachelor of Science in Technician Education with concentration in Electricity, Electronics, Drafting, Civil Technology, Garments, Food Technology, Mechanical Technology, Automotive Technology, Welding and Fabrication; Diploma in Teaching. IX. Program Objectives First Semester, S.Y. 2013-2014 54 hours Lecture Physics 7 Modern Physics with Astronomy 3 units High School Physics, Mechanics, Waves, Radiation Dennis Cosmod

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION The BSEd is structured to meet the needs of professional teachers for secondary schools in the Philippines through the basic knowledge, theories, principles, skills, values and training as required by the teaching profession. It aims to develop high school teachers who are: 1. Wise transmitter of organized knowledge as embodied in the different major fields of specialization and translated through the BSEd Curriculum. 2. Competent practitioners of teaching strategies which will encourage learners develop their full potentials and effect in them a positive outlook towards self-education. 3. Positive cultivators of desirable Filipino values, ideals and traditions which will serve as solid foundation for a sound citizenship and strong patriotic sense; 4. Progressive initiators of objectives and scientific outlook to promote technological development and realize the social and economic goals of the entire Filipino nation.

5. Effective and competent mentors in their own locality, their own country and in the global community. XI-Course Description: A 3-unit one semester physics course enrich with topics, discussions and applications relevant to Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) major in Physics minor in Mathematics. The general topics included in this course are the principles and application of Modern Physics more specifically on the following concepts Relativity, Photons, Electrons, and Atoms, Wave Nature of Particles, Atomic Structure, Nuclear Physics and Astronomy. XII. Course Objectives: GENERAL OBJECTIVES At the completion of each topic and suggested activities, the students are expected to: 1. Apply the concepts and principles of Modern Physics and Astronomy to practical situations in the various fields of specialization. 2. Gain a comprehensive grasp of the concepts, theories and perspective principles involving Modern Physics and Astronomy. 3. Develop the ability to manipulate numbers and variables with accuracy. 4. Gain proficiency on the different basic operations regarding Modern Physics and Astronomy. XIII. Core Values to be develop: Open mindedness Teamwork XIV. Course Contents: TOPIC/UNIT OF WORK Chapter 1: Relativity 1.1 Invariance of Physical Laws 1.2 Relativity of Simultaneity 1.3 Relativity of Time Interval 1.4 Relativity of Length 1.5 Lorentz Transformation 1.6 Relativistic Momentum 1.7 Relativistic Work and Energy 1.8 Newtonian Mechanics and Relativity Chapter 2: Photons, Electrons and Atoms 2.1 Emission and Absorption of Light 2.2 Photoelectric Effect 2.3 Atomic Line Spectra and Energy Levels 2.4 Nuclear Atom 2.5 Bohr Model 2.6 The Laser 2.7 Wave-Particle Duality Chapter 3: Wave Nature of Particle 3.1 De Broglie Waves 3.2 Electron Diffraction 3.3 Probability and Uncertainty 3.4 Wave Function and Schrodinger Equation Chapter 4: Atomic Physics 4.1 The Hydrogen Atom 4.2 Electron Spin 4.3 Many Electron Atoms and the Exclusion Principle 4.4 X-Ray Spectra Chapter 5: Nuclear Physics 5.1 Properties of Nuclei Resourcefulness Appreciation of the modern technology TIME FRAME 9 hours

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Nuclear Binding and Structure Nuclear Stability and Radioactivity Activities and Half Life Biological Effects of Radiation Nuclear Reaction Nuclear Fission and Fusion 9 hours

Chapter 6: Astronomy 6.1 History of Astronomy 6.2 Important People of Astronomy 6.3 The Solar System 6.3.1 The Sun 6.3.2 The Planets 6.3.3 other Heavenly Bodies on Solar System 6.4 Theories of Universe XV. Methodologies / Strategies Lecture-discussion Group/Team Building activities XVI. Evaluation Parameters / Measures a. b. c. d. e. 15%-Recitation 25%-Quizzes 10%-Attendance and Attitude 20%-Project/Experiments 30%-Periodic Exams

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Final rating = 1/3 midterm grade + 2/3 final grade XVII. Bibliography Cutnell, J. D. and Johnson K. W. (2012). Physics, 9th Edition. Danvers (MA). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Giancoli, D. C. (2005). Physics, Principles with Applications, 6th Edition. New Jersey. Pearson Prentice Hall Gibilisco, S. (2002). Physics Demystified. New York. McGraw-Hill Kaku, M. (2011). Physics of the Future. New York. Random Home Publishing Kumar, M. (2009). A Comprehensive Text Book of Applied Physics, First Edition. Chandigarh (INDIA). Abhishek Publication McGraw-Hill Ryerson. Physics 11 and 12. William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute Nearing, J. (2003). Mathematical Tools for Physics. Miami. University of Miami OpenStax College (2012). College Physics. OpenStax College, Rice University. http://cnx.org/content/col11406/latest/ Perelman, I. Y. (1988). Fun with Maths and Physics. Moscow. MIR Publishers Walker, J. (2014). Halliday and Resnicks Fundamentals of Physics, 10th Edition. New Jersey. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Walkers, J. S. (2010). Physics, Fourth Edition. San Francisco. Pearson AddisonWesley Young, H. D., Freedman, R. A. and Ford, A. L. (2012). Sears and Zemanskys UniversityPhysics with Modern Physics, 13th Edition. Boston.. PearsonAddison Wesley Prepared by: DENNIS G. COSMOD Instructor APPROVED: VICTORIA M. TAFALLA, Ph. D. Dean, College of Education