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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: Physics 7

II. Course Descriptive Title: Modern Physics with Astronomy

III. Credit Units: 3 units

IV. Course Pre-requisite/s: High School Physics, Mechanics, Waves, Radiation

V. Professor/s: Dennis Cosmod

VI. Academic Term and

School Year: First Semester, S.Y. 2013-2014

VII. Time Allotment: 54 hours Lecture

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, CivilTechnology, Garments, Food Technology, Mechanical Technology, Automotive Technology,

Welding and Fabrication; Diploma in Teaching.

IX. Program Objectives

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.

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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 Resourcefulness

Teamwork Appreciation of the modern technology

XIV. Course Contents: 

TOPIC/UNIT OF WORK TIME FRAME

Chapter 1: Relativity 9 hours

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 9 hours2.1 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 9 hours

3.1 De Broglie Waves

3.2 Electron Diffraction

3.3 Probability and Uncertainty3.4 Wave Function and Schrodinger Equation

Chapter 4: Atomic Physics 9 hours

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 9 hours

5.1 Properties of Nuclei

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5.2 Nuclear Binding and Structure

5.3 Nuclear Stability and Radioactivity

5.4 Activities and Half Life

5.5 Biological Effects of Radiation

5.6 Nuclear Reaction

5.7 Nuclear Fission and Fusion

Chapter 6: Astronomy 9 hours6.1 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 Laboratory/Workshop exercises

Group/Team Building activities

XVI. Evaluation Parameters / Measures

a.  15%-Recitation

b.  25%-Quizzes

c.  10%-Attendance and Attitude

d.  20%-Project/Experiments

e.  30%-Periodic Exams

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 Resnick’s Fundamentals of Physics, 10th Edition.

New Jersey. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Walkers, J. S. (2010). Physics, Fourth Edition. San Francisco. Pearson Addison-

Wesley

Young, H. D., Freedman, R. A. and Ford, A. L. (2012). Sears and Zemansky’s

UniversityPhysics with Modern Physics, 13th Edition. Boston.. Pearson-

Addison Wesley

Prepared by: APPROVED:

DENNIS G. COSMOD VICTORIA M. TAFALLA, Ph. D.

Instructor Dean, College of Education