Republic of the Philippines

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY

Cabagan Campus

COLLEGE TEACHER EDUCATION

Course Syllabus
First Semester, School Year 2018- 2019

SEd Sci 329 MODERN PHYSICS 3 3

Course Number Course Title Credit Unit/s Hours per week

**VISION *INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

The Isabela State University as a leading, vibrant comprehensive ISU Expected Graduate Attributes
and research university in the country and the ASEAN region.
Skilled Communicator (SC)
 Recognizes and values communication as a tool for conveying and interacting with
**MISSION others, and fostering their own learning.
The Isabela State University is committed to develop highly-trained
Inquiry-focused and Knowledgeable (IFK)
and globally competent professionals; generate innovative and cutting
 Creates new knowledge and understanding through the process of research and
edge knowledge and technologies for people empowerment and inquiry
sustainable development; engage in viable resource generation programs;  Demonstrates comprehensive theoretical and technical concepts related to their
and maintain and enhance stronger partnerships under good governance field of specialization with relevant connections to industry, professional and
to advance the interests of national and international communities. regional knowledge.

Competent and Productive Professional (CPP)

**QUALITY POLICY  Initiates and innovates better ways of doing things
The Isabela State University endeavors to be a lead university  Promotes quality and productivity
in instruction, research, extension and resource generation through
Collaborative and Effective Leader (CEL)
continuous improvement of services.
 Works in collaboration with others and manages group functioning to meet
common goal.
**For revision Lifelong Learner (LL)
 Acquires new skills and adapts to rapid changes in professional and personal
environments

*For modification

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 GOALS OF THE COLLEGE PROGRAM OUTCOMES

In line with the Isabela State University’s vision and mission, the College of The graduates of the Bachelor of Secondary Education program must be able
Industrial Technology and Education is tasked to: to:

The College is tasked to develop professional educators and train future 1. Possess wide range of theoretical and practical skills for an effective
teachers who are competent, caring, confident, committed and would contribute to instructional delivery system.
the development of the community through education by: 2. Perform the necessary competencies needed in the different learning areas in
1. enhancing the qualification of educators for academic and professional the secondary school.
development equipped with advanced training and educational 3. Conduct action research for the improvement of the instruction.
innovations as well as research and extension capabilities; and 4. Undertake actual training experiences in community development through
2. preparing and developing highly qualified basic education teachers and extension.
skilled technologists through quality and well-rounded pre-service 5. Create and innovate alternative teaching approaches.
training in both academic and vocational fields for diverse communities 6. Demonstrate and practice the professional and ethical requirements of the
of learners. teaching profession.
7. Demonstrate desirable Filipino values as a foundation for social citizenship
participation.

Course Description: This course covers topic including relativity, photoelectric effect, Bohr model, wave particle duality and quantum mechanics.
Prerequisite/s : Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism

Course Outcome:

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Cognitive
 Derive formulas and solve problems on the given topics;
 Explain the basic concepts of modern physics.

2. Affective
 Show awareness about the importance of the concepts in relation to observe naturally occuring phenomena;
 Show appreciation of the elegance of mathematics as a scientific tool.

3. Psychomotor
 Analyze observed phenomena in terms of mathematics and explain its results in conceptual form.

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 Course Plan
Program
Graduate Teaching Learning
Outcomes Intended Learning Outcomes Learning Content Assessment Tasks Assessment Tools
Attributes Activities Activities
SC, CEL, PO3, PO4 State the vision and mission of Vision and Mission of the Discussion Sharing of Recitation Rubrics for
the University, quality policy, University ideas Recitation
institutional outcomes and Quality Policy Brainstorming Quiz
goals of the College. Institutional Outcomes
Goals of the College
IFK,SC PO1, PO5  State the principle of I. Relativity Lecture Boardwork Quiz Rubrics for
relativity. a. Invariance of Group Output
 Enumerate the two Physical Laws Discussion Group Recitation
postulates of Einstein b. Relativity of activity
on the Special Theory Simulneity Illustrative Problem set
of relativity; c. Relativity of Time Examples Problem
 Relate the Lorentz Intervals solving Pencil and paper
Transformation to the d. Relativity of Length test
position and time of an e. The Lorentz Laboratory
event’s position ; Transformation activities
 Relate the principle of f. Space Time
conservation of Diagram
momentum and energy g. The Doppler Effect
to be valid in all inertial for Electromagnetic
frame of reference; Wave
 Define rest energy; h. Relativity of
 Relate Newtonian Momentum
Mechanics and i. Relativistic Work
Relativity and Energy
j. Newtonian
Mechanics and
Relativity
Preliminary Exam – 1.5 hours
IFK, CEL,SC PO1, PO4  Explain how II. Photons, Lecture Group Recitation Rubrics for
PO5 electromagnetic wave Electrons and activity Group Output
energy is emitted is Atoms Discussion Problem set and reporting
absorbed in photons; a. Emission and Reporting
 Define photoelectric Absorption of Light Pencil and paper
effect; b. The Photoelectric Problem test
 Discuss the Bohr Effect solving
Model c. Atomic Line Laboratory activities
 Explain the application Spectra and
of line spectra in the Energy Levels
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 operation of laser, and d. The Nuclear Atom
the production and e. The Bohr Model
scattering of X-rays; f. The Laser
g. X-Ray Production
and Scattering
h. Wave-particle
Duality

IFK,LL  Discuss the structure of III. The Nuclear Group Recitation Rubrics for
the atom; Atom Lecture activity Group Output
 Explain the properties a. The structure of Problem set and reporting
of electron; atom Discussion Reporting
 Define radioactivity; b. Discovery and Pencil and paper
 Discuss the biological Properties of Problem test
effects of radiation; Electron solving
 Differentiate nuclear c. The Nucleus Laboratory activities
fission from nuclear Properties
fusion; d. Radioactivity,
 Discuss the uses of Nuclear Stability,
nuclear energy in Decay Rates and
different areas. Half Life
e. Biological Effects
of Radiation
f. Nuclear Reactions
 Nuclear
Fission
 Nuclear
Fusion
g. Uses of Nuclear
Energy in;
 Industry
 Medicine
 Agriculture
 Research
Mid-Term Examination – 1.5 hours
IFK,CEL, PO1, PO2,  Discuss the nature’s IV. The Wave Class Boardwork Recitation Rubrics for
CPP PO5 wave-particle duality; Nature of Discussion Group Output
 Define De Broglie Particles Group Quiz
Waves algebraically; a. De Broglie Waves activity
 Explain how electron b. Electron Diffraction Problem set
diffract; c. Probability and Problem Pencil and paper
 Explain the uses of Uncertainty solving test
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 electron beam in the Electron Orbits Laboratory activities
electron microscope; d. The Electron
Microscope
e. Wave Functions

IFK, CEL,SC  Explain the dynamics V. The Recitation Rubrics for

state of a particle is Elementary Group Output
described by its Particles Quiz
function. a. Quarks and the
 Discuss the Standard Model Class Boardwork Problem set
fundamental particles; b. Other Subatomic Discussion
 Define quarks and the Particles Group Pencil and paper
standard model; c. Fundamental activity test
 Discuss the Forces of Nature
fundamental forces of d. Unifying the Problem Laboratory activities
nature; Fundamental solving
 Discuss the unifying Forces
fundamental forces.
Final-Term Examination – 1.5 hours
Course Requirements:
1. Take and pass all test/ examinations (quizzes, preliminary,midterm,final exams).
2. Present and submit laboratory report/field trip.
3. Attendance to not less 80% prescribed number of hours for the subject.
4. Submit selected topics for term paper.
5. Submit requirements on time (on schedule).

Grading Scheme
Class Standing ----------------------------------------- 50% Grade Equivalent
Quizzes/long quizzes -- 10
1.0 98 – 100
Prelim --------------------------------- 15 1.25 95 – 97
Recitation --------------------------- 10 1.5 92 – 94
Report -------------------------------- 15 1.75 89 – 91
Major Exams ------------------------------------------- 50% 2.0 86 – 88
2.25 83 – 85
2.5 80 – 82
Mid-Term ---------------------------- 25
2.75 77 – 79
Final ----------------------------------- 25 3.0 75 – 76
------------------- 5.0 74 and below Failed
Total ………………………………………………………… 100% Inc. Incomplete

FINAL GRADE = (RAW GRADE * 0.625) + 37.5

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References:
Textbooks:

Arthur Beiser, Concepts of Modern Physics, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2003

Thomas A. Moore, A Traveler’s Guide to Spacetime, McGraw-Hill, 1995
Internet:
Yahoo, Google
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Classroom Policies:
1. Uniform and Dress Code
a. Students should be in proper uniform, wear school ID and appropriate shoes except during laboratory class.
b. On Wednesday, hip-hop dresses and get – ups are not allowed, e.g. shorts, slippers, earrings for males, spaghetti strap, etc.
c. PE uniform should be worn only during PE class.

2) Attendance, Tardiness and Absenteeism

a. Minimum of 80% attendance of the total contact hours in the subject is required (checking is done every meeting)
b. Tardiness of 15 minutes is equal to one hour period of absence.
c. A minimum of 3 consecutive absences without justifiable reasons requires a promissory note from the College Guidance Coordinator.
d. Six (6) consecutive absences in the class means “drop” in the subject.
e. Failure to take the prelim exam preceded by absences means “drop” in the subject.
f. Failure to attend regular classes after taking the prelim exams means a grade of 5.0 in the subject.

3) Taking Examinations
a. Cheating and copying are strictly prohibited, “when caught cheating during the quizzes and long exams, deduction of points will be imposed”, during
midterm or finals, means a grade of 5.0 in the subject.
b. Borrowing of calculators and other exam paraphernalia is not allowed during exams.
c. During mid-term and final exams, only answer sheets, permits, calculators, pens, pencils and erasers are allowed on the desk; other things should be
deposited on a place designated by the teacher.
d. Other policies will be imposed as deemed necessary and agreed upon between the students and subject professors

4) Other Policies
a. Cellphones should be shut-off during class hours.
b. Chairs should be arranged before leaving the classroom.
c. Vandalism is strictly prohibited and punishable.
d. No smoking within the school premises.
e. Students under the influence of liquor are not allowed inside the school compound.
f. Any form of deadly weapons should not be brought to school except cleaning/cutting tools during clean –up days and laboratory classes.
g. Unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is prohibited.
h. Proper grooming should be observed (i.e. short and undyed hair for males)
i. Other policies will be strictly imposed as contained in the student handbook.

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