SCES3033 Earth and Outer Space
SCES3033 Earth and Outer Space
SCES3033 Earth and Outer Space
3. Name(s) of
Yusalina binti Yusof
academic staff
4. Rasionale for the This course offers students to understand concepts regarding the earth and celestial objects.
inclusion of the Activities and studies about natural phenomena and observation of the skies, stimulates
course module in students’ thinking and appreciation of God’s creation.
the programme
6. Total student
Total Guided and Independent
Learning Time Face to Face Non Face To Face Learning
(SLT)
L = Lecture
T = Tutorial L T P A L T P A
P = Practical 121
A = Assessment
26 14 16 2.75 26 14 - 22.25
7. Credit Value 3
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9. Course Learning
Outcomes (CLO) At the end of this course students will be able to:
1. Analyse the concepts and theories of the structure and major systems of the earth.(C4,
PLO1)
2. Describe the origins of earth, solar system and celestial objects through presentation. (C4,
PLO1, PLO4, CS1)
3. Relate the systems of the earth, effects of the movement of the earth, moon and sun with
the phenomena on earth and in outer space. (C4, PLO1, PLO3,CTPS1)
4. Analyse the data of observations to explain natural phenomena based on practical work
done in groups. (C4, A5, PLO2, PLO3, PLO5, CTPS1, TS4)
5. Discuss critically and analytically about the history of astronomy, contributions of
astronomers as well as the development of theories and outer space technology with
reference to various sources of information. (C5, PLO1, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS1, LL1)
LEARNING TAXONOMIES
AFFECTIVE
COGNITIVE DOMAIN PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN DOMAIN
Internalizing values
(Characterization)
Guided response
Complex or overt
Understanding
Remembering
Organization
reresponsese
CLO
Responding
Mechanism
Origination
Adaptation
Perception
Evaluating
Receiving
Analysing
Applying
Creating
Valuing
Set
C C C C C C P P P P P P P A A A A A
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
1 X
2 X
3 X
4 X X
5 X
10. Transferable Skills Critical Thinking Skills (CTPS1), Teamwork (TS4), Managing Information Skills (LL1),
(TS): Communication Skills (CS3)
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11. Teaching-learning Teaching-learning strategies:
and assessment 1. Lecture
strategy 2. Tutorial
3. Practical sessions
4. Presentation
Assessment strategies:
Assessment is divided into two parts: Coursework (60%) and Written Examination (40%).
Coursework consists of laboratory reports, essay and presentation.
Examination
Lecture, tutorial and
PLO1 - Knowledge Essay
practical
Examination
PLO3 - Scientific, Critical Lecture, tutorial, practical Practical reports
Thinking, and Problem Essay
Solving Skills
PLO4 - Oral
Presentation Presentation
Communication Skills- in
Oral and Written Forms
Practical Observations
PLO5 - Teamwork
Essay
PLO6 - Managing Lecture
Information Skills
12. This course discusses earth and space. It covers the structure, origin and major systems of
Synopsis the earth, as well as the historical development of astronomy, the solar system, celestial
objects and phenomena, and space exploration.
Kursus ini membincangkan tentang Bumi dan angkasa lepas. Ia meliputi struktur, asal usul
dan sistem-sistem utama Bumi dan juga sejarah perkembangan astronomi, sistem suria,
objek-objek dan fenomena samawi, dan penerokaan angkasa lepas.
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15. Mapping of the
Course Learning PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3 PEO 4 PEO 5 PEO 6
Outcomes to the
Programme CLO 1 X
Educational
Objectives CLO 2 X X
CLO 3 X X
CLO 4 X X X
CLO 5 X X X
CLO1 Analyse the concepts and theories of the structure and major systems of
the earth. (C4, PLO1)
CLO2 Describe the origins of earth, solar system and celestial objects through
presentation. (C4, PLO1, PLO4, CS1 ).
CLO3 Relate the systems of the earth, effects of the movement of the earth,
moon and sun with the phenomena on earth and in outer spac. (C4,
PLO1, PLO3, CTPS2)
CLO4 Analyse the data of observations to explain natural phenomena based on
practical work done in groups. (C4, A5, PLO2, PLO3, PLO5, CTPS1,TS4).
CLO5 Discuss critically and analytically about the history of astronomy,
contributions of astronomers as well as the development of theories and
outer space technology with reference to various sources of information.
(C5, PLO1, PLO3,PLO6,CTPS1,LL1)
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16. Mapping of the
Course Learning PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO
Outcomes to the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Programme
CLO 1 X
Learning
Outcomes CLO 2 X X
CLO 3 X X
CLO 4 X X
CLO 5 X X X
CLO1 Analyse the concepts and theories of the structure and major systems of
the earth. (C4, PLO1)
CLO2 Describe the origins of earth, solar system and celestial objects through
presentation. (C4, PLO1, PLO4, CS1 ).
CLO3 Relate the systems of the earth, effects of the movement of the earth,
moon and sun with the phenomena on earth and in outer spac. (C4,
PLO1, PLO3, CTPS2)
CLO4 Analyse the data of observations to explain natural phenomena based on
practical work done in groups. (C4, A5, PLO2, PLO3, PLO5, CTPS1,TS4).
CLO5 Discuss critically and analytically about the history of astronomy,
contributions of astronomers as well as the development of theories and
outer space technology with reference to various sources of information.
(C5, PLO1, PLO3,PLO6,CTPS1,LL1)
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Non Face-to-
Face-to-face
Interaction
Interaction
Total
SLT
Content Outline of the Course and the Total Student
face
Learning Time (SLT) per topic
17.
Assessment
Assessment
Practical
Practical
Tutorial
Tutorial
Lecture
Lecture
EARTH
1. Atmosphere
• Atmospheric layers
• Air humidity 2 1 4 2 1 4 14
• Formation of clouds and precipitation
2. Air Circulation
3. Climatic Areas
• Equator
• Tropical
• Desert 1 1 1 1 4
• Mediteranean
• Temperate
• Tundra
4. Hydrology
• Hydrological cycle
• River formation 2 1 2 1 6
• Underground water
5. Erosion
• River erosion
• Wave erosion 1 1 1 1 4
• Wind erosion
6. Rock
• The structure of the earth
• Rock cycle
2 4 2 8
• Types of rocks
7. Tectonics Plates
• Continental Drift Theory
• Tectonic Plate Theory
2 1 2 1 6
• Earthquake
• Volcano
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OUTER SPACE
8. The Historical Development of Astronomy
• Early beliefs
• Ancient astronomy 2 1 2 1 6
• Astronomy in Islamic Civilisation
• Contributions of astronomers
• The development of astronomy
9. Space Exploration
• Telescope
• The Outer Space Probe
• International Space Station (ISS) 1 1 1 1 4
• Application of Space Technology in Everyday Life
15. Eclipse
• Solar Eclipse 2 1 2 1 6
• Lunar Eclipse
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TOTAL FACE TO FACE AND NON- Face to face Non face to face
FACE TO FACE LEARNING TIME
Lecture 26 26
Tutorial 14 14
Practical 16 0
Practical Report
0 8
(2 reports)
Essay
0 6
(1200 words)
Credit 3
18. Main references Kasim Bahali. 2015. Hebatnya Kejadian Alam. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka.
Seeds, M. A. & Backman D.E. 2011. Foundation of astronomy. Ed. Ke-11. Canada:
Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning.
Lutgens, F. K., & Tarbuck, E.J. 2008. Foundations of earth science. Ed. Ke-5. New Jersey:
Pearson Prentice Hall.
Additional Kasim Bahali. 2015. Menjejak Keunikan Gerhana Matahari. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa
references Dan Pustaka.
Baker, David. 2007. Reka Cipta daripada program angkasa lepas. Penggunaan Harian
Daripada Teknologi NASA. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka.
Tarbuck, E.J &. Lutgens, F. K. 2006. Earth. An Introduction to physical geology. New Jersey:
Pearson Prentice Hall.
Lutgens, F. K., & Tarbuck, E.J. 2006. Essentials of Geology. Ed. Ke-9. New Jersey: Pearson
Prentice Hall.
Other additional Astronomy terms used are based on the Glossary of Astronomy (1995), published by Dewan
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information Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur.
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES MATRIX – PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
SCES3033 EARTH AND OUTER SPACE (3 credits)
Lecture
2. Describe the origins of earth, solar Final Examination
system and celestial objects through Tutorial
X X Presentation
presentation. (C4, PLO1, PLO4, CS1) Presentation
Lecture Presentation
TOTAL Tutorial Written
X X X X X X assignment
Practical
Practical reports
Final Examination
Panel Members:
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RAHIMAWATI BINTI ABD. RAHIM
IPGKDA
M. Ed. (Science in Education)
Email: [email protected] Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physics
External Consultants:
:
No. Name Designation University/Division
Faculty of Education
1. Dr. Johari bin Surif Senior Lecturer
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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