COURSE SYLLABUS

1st Semester, AY 2020 – 2021

Course Information Faculty Information

Course Code: SCI 11 Name: Keith M. Luna
Course Title: Waves and Optics Office: School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Credit Units: 3 Email: aninziur26@gmail.com // ninaruiz@dwcl.edu.ph
Pre-requisites: None Phone: 09668203669 // 09302916329
Schedule: Consultation Time:

Course Description
The course discusses the fundamental concepts of mechanical and electromagnetic waves. It describes the
production and propagation of waves, its characteristics, types, and properties. It also deals with simple harmonic
motion. This course also gives emphasis on the nature and duality of light with emphasis on physical and geometric
optics. Learning waves and optics
COURSE OUTCOMES 8,(CO)
By the end of the semester, you should be able to: Alignment to Student Outcomes
The course is introductory to your achievement of the
COA: account for fundamental following objectives:
quantities for waves and optics. [POa] excel in one’s profession, and significantly
COB: identify, illustrate and explain contribute to holistic global development;
physical concepts in waves and [POb] build relationships rooted in respect,
optics. compassion and unity amidst diversity; and
COC: describe and discuss technical [POc] live a life anchored on positive human values
applications of simple optical and authentic witnessing to the DIVINE WORD;
instruments.
COD: solve problems using suitable
models, assumptions and
approximations as well as be able to
assess the results.
COE: plan and conduct simple
experiments and give an oral and a
written presentation of the results.
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ASSESSMENT OF OUTCOMES
As evidence of having achieved the outcomes, the students must undergo assessment of their learning through
quizzes and examinations.
Formative Assessments
Homework and Short Quizzes (HSQ), Pre- midterm Exam (PMEx), Pre- final Exam (FPEx)
Summative Assessments
Preliminary Exam (PEx), Midterm Exam (MEx), Final Exam (FEx)

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Week Assessments: To monitor the students’ learning progress, assessment
Formative CO tasksLearning
such as homework
Topics Activitiesexercises and
No. Targeted
short quizzes are continually given. These tasks may or may not be graded. Based on how the students may perform the
Course
tasks, the teacher Orientation;
gives Review of
formative feedback andrequisite
initiates necessary interventions to Diagnostic
keep the students
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knowledge
track. Students also take the Pre-Midterm and a Final Exam (optional) so that the teacher can gauge how much help is
further needed andI. what additional
WAVES efforts student must make in order to be successful in the Midterm Exam or in the Final
Exam. 1. Types of Waves  Class Discussions (Class
2. Properties of Waves Recitation/Participation/invo
Summative Assessments. 3. Students
Velocitytakeof waves
the College-administered Preliminary Exam, Midterm Exam and Final Exam.
lvement)
These1are respectively scheduled within or around the 5th, 11th and 18th week of the semester. The students’
 Writing Assignmentperformances in
theseToexams comprise a major part of the grade that the students will earn at the endof the semester.
Case analysis These exams are
prepared
6 following the prescribed Table of Specifications that is based on the declared course outcomes.
II. Properties and Propagation of Sound  Written Examinations
Waves (Quizzes).
Assessment Rubrics 1. Compression waves  Short Response
2. for
Rubrics will also be prepared Characteristics of sound
learning outcomes in theloudness,
psychomotor (performance-based  Lab Works (Integrated)
assessment and product-based
assessment) and affective domain speed and pitch
(attitudes, feelings and emotional sets)

Grading System
PRELIM EXAMINATION
Students’ grades for the course will be computed based on both formative and summative assessment data. The
III. Standing Waves  Class Discussions (Class
computation is specified below:
1. Reflection of Waves Recitation/Participation/invo
2. Traveling waves lvement)
Grade Component 3. SuperpositionWeight
of Waves Computation  Writing Assignment
IV. Behavior of light PG= (CS x 2 ) + PEx
Tests 3  Case analysis
Short 1. The Visible
Quizzes/ Practice Exer. (30%) Spectrum  Written Examinations
7
& Unit Tests (SQ, 2. & Introduction
PE UT) to the behavior of (CS x 2 ) + MEx+ PG ÷ 2
(Quizzes).
To
Preliminary Exam (PEx) light MG= 3
12  Short Response
Midterm Exam (MEx) 3. What is light?(70%)
V. Reflection (CS + (FEx X2) +Lab
MExWorks
+ MG(Integrated)
÷2
Final Exam (FEx) FG= 3
Learning Resources 1. Flat Mirrors
2. Concave and Convex Mirrors
ClassReferences
Book Standing where:
3. Exploring Reflection with CS= class standing
Participation in Classroom (40%)
Periscope PG= preliminary grade
Activities (PCA)
MG= midterm grade
Requirements/ Projects (R/P) (40%) MIDTERM EXAMINATION
FG= final grade
Attendance (A) (20%) PEx= prelim exam
VI. Refraction MEx= midterm exam
1. Flat Lens FEx= final exam
2. Converging and Diverging Lenses  Class Discussions (Class
3. Exploring Refraction with a Recitation/Participation/invo
Telescope lvement)
VII. The Electromagnetic Spectrum  Writing Assignment
Course
13 Policies
1. Introduction to the  Case analysis
Declare
To the rules and guidelines adopted for the students. This is about classroom management which may include such
electromagnetic spectrum  teacher
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Examinations
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concerns on students behavior (attendance, tardiness, classroom behavior, etc.) and student
2. Wxploring the electromagnetic (Quizzes).
(consultation, submission of assignments, etc.)
spectrum with a spectroscope
1. Attendance is checked regularly 10 minutes after the start of the period. Short Response
VIII. Diffraction
2. Participation in classroom discourse is encouraged and recorded  Labto works
improve (integrated)
teaching-
1. Introduction
learning performance. to Diffraction
3. Requirements 2. are
Explording Diffraction
given ahead of timewith a the expectation that they are submitted before
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set deadline or on the agreed date of submission.
4. Proper discipline during the class interaction be enforced.
5. Classroom tests are conducted on FINAL EXAMINATION
specific test dates agreed upon by the teacher and
students. No special tests will be given to safeguard the validity of the tests.
6. Feedback on test performance is provided by the teacher to improve student performance.
7. Students who are caught cheating during exams will be penalized based on approved
disciplinary measures.
8. Each student is treated with respect. To be fair to the students, no act of favoritism is
displayed by the teacher. This is done to provide a conducive and psychological learning
environment that promotes student growth and development.
9. Teacher behavior and discipline strategies are in keeping with the rights embodied in the
Declaration of Rights of Children and Young Persons.

© School of Arts, Science and Education, Divine Word College of Laoag, Laoag City
Approved for
Implementation LIBERTINE GERTRUDE R. MACASPAC, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Arts, Science and Education
Date Approved