COURSE SYLLABUS IN SCIENCE 228 – WAVES AND OPTICS WAVES AND OPTICS

WAVES AND OPTICS

Course Title: Science 228- Waves and Optics Instructor: Ronalyn A. Guevarra
Prerequisite: None Class Schedule:
Lecture: Monday- 3:00-4:00 PM
Wednesday- 3:00-4:00 PM
Friday- 2:00-3:00 PM
Laboratory: Tuesday- 1:00-3:00 PM
Thursday- 2:00-3:00 PM
Credit Units: 4 (Lecture and Laboratory) Consultation Hours:
Monday – 1:00- 3:00 PM

Number of Hours: 106 hours (6 hours/week) Term: Second Term 2024-2025

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The College of Teacher Education prepares globally competitive teachers who are imbued with
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CORE VALUES
Resilience, Integrity Commitment and Excellence

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (TEACHER EDUCATION)

1. Articulate the rootedness of education in philosophical, socio-cultural, historical, psychological, and political
contexts.
2. Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/ discipline.
3. Facilitated learning using a wide range of teaching methodological and delivery modes appropriate to
specific learners and their environments.
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and outcomes.
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realities.
8. Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field-based
opportunities.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (SCIENCE)
At the end of the semester, the students must:
1. Demonstrate deep understanding of scientific concepts and principles.
2. Apply scientific inquiry in teaching and learning.

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 3. Utilize effective science teaching and assessment methods.
4. Manifest meaningful and comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course discusses the fundamental concepts of mechanical and electromagnetic wave. 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 allows the students to gain insights on the importance of wave on daily activities
and applies the concepts and principles in problem solving.
COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the learners must have:
1. explained the fundamental concepts of mechanical and electromagnetic waves.
2. demonstrated understanding on the principles and concepts of waves and optics applied to practical
situations.
3. recognized the importance of the concepts and principle in waves and optics in the solution of global
problems and shown environmental awareness.
4. developed positive attitudes and values and gender sensitivity in studying physics especially with regard
to technological applications.

LINK TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES

PROGRAM OUTCOMES PROGRAM
Course (Teacher Education) OUTCOMES
Outcomes (Science)
After completing this course,
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
the students must have:
CO1.explain and apply
fundamental principles of wave
L L P P L P O L L L P L
motion and optics in teaching
and scientific inquiry.
CO2. Develop lesson plans and
instructional materials
integrating waves and optics P L P P P P O L L L P L
concepts for effective science
teaching.
CO3. Demonstrate
experimental techniques in
wave and optics experiments, P L P P P P O P P P O P
emphasizing inquiry-based
learning.
CO4. Analyze real-world
applications of waves and
optics and their relevance to O P P P P O O P P P O O
science education and
technological advancements.

Legend
L – Facilitates learning of the competencies (input is provided and competency is evaluated)
P – Allows students to practice competencies (no input but competency is evaluated)
O – Opportunity for development (no input or evaluation, but there is an opportunity to practice the
competencies)

Course Outline

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 Week Course Outcomes Topics Teaching / Learning Assessment
Activities
Week 1 At the end of the Orientation  Discussion of
(6 hours) semester, the students  College VMGO VMGO and
are expected to:  Core Values Core Values
3hrs  explain the  BSED
Lecture VMGO and core  VMGO
values of the Academic policies
3hrs Lab institution Course policies and
 exemplify the requirements Course
VMGO and core Syllabus
values
 orient with the
academic
policies and
content of the
course syllabus

At the end of the topic, Fundamentals of  PowerPoint  Written

the students are Waves and Optics Presentation activities
expected to:  Lecture/ and
CO1 Discussion exercises
 discuss the  Online quiz
foundation of For students in face-to  Learning
waves and face classes: log
optics Students attend lecture-
discussion classes in
designated
class/laboratory room
and perform other
relevant activities in the
application of principles
and concepts
For students with
internet connectivity:
Using the LMS platform,
have the students: - do
an on-line self-paced
study
- Watch video
discussions/
examples
- do self-checked
activities and
exercises
- do reflection log by
sharing learning
experiences and
comment/react on
other students’
through online wall
posting
- analyze problems
related to the topics
discussed
- accomplish
formative/
summative

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 assessment
Attend online meet up
for
discussions/brainstormin
g/reinforcement
activities via Zoom
Cloud Meeting / Google
Meet / Microsoft Teams
For students with
limited internet
connectivity:
Through Google
Classroom, students will
be guided and instructed
on the learning
activities. Students will
download e-copy of the
necessary learning
materials such as
electronic handouts and
presentations for self-
study. Moreover,
students will upload
activity sheets,
summative/formative
test answer sheets and
learning log.
For students with no
internet connectivity:
A prepared self-paced
learning module will be
given to the students.
The material
incorporates self-paced
discussions, illustrative
examples, guided
activities, formative and
summative assessments
and learning log.
Week 2- At the end of the Wave Motion  PowerPoint  Problem
4 session, the students 1. Definition and Presentation sets
(18hours are expected to: Types of  Lecture/  Written
) CO1, CO3, CO4 Waves Discussion activities
 explain the (Mechanical vs.  Laboratory and
9hrs fundamental Electromagneti Exercises exercises
Lecture properties and c, Transverse For students in face-to  Online quiz
mathematical vs. face classes:  Learning
9hrs Lab representations Longitudinal) Students attend lecture- log
of wave motion. Wave discussion classes in
 apply the 2. Parameters designated
principles of (Wavelength, class/laboratory room
wave Frequency, and perform other
superposition to Amplitude, relevant activities in the
analyze Speed) application of principles
interference and 3. Wave Equation and concepts
standing waves. and For students with
 solve problems Mathematical internet connectivity:
involving wave Representation Using the LMS platform,
speed, 4. Superposition have the students: - do

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 frequency, and Principle and an on-line self-paced
wavelength in Interference study
different media. 5. Standing - Watch video
in the Waves and discussions/
fundamental Resonance examples
properties and 6. Energy and - do self-checked
mathematical Power in Wave activities and
representations Motion exercises
of wave motion. - do reflection log by
Apply the sharing learning
principles of experiences and
wave comment/react on
superposition to other students’
analyze through online wall
interference and posting
standing waves. - analyze problems
Solve problems related to the topics
involving wave discussed
speed, - accomplish
frequency, and formative/
wavelength in summative
different media. assessment
Attend online meet up
for
discussions/brainstormin
g/reinforcement
activities via Zoom
Cloud Meeting / Google
Meet / Microsoft Teams
For students with
limited internet
connectivity:
Through Google
Classroom, students will
be guided and instructed
on the learning
activities. Students will
download e-copy of the
necessary learning
materials such as
electronic handouts and
presentations for self-
study. Moreover,
students will upload
activity sheets,
summative/formative
test answer sheets and
learning log.
For students with no
internet connectivity:
A prepared self-paced
learning module will be
given to the students.
The material
incorporates self-paced
discussions, illustrative
examples, guided
activities, formative and
summative assessments

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 and learning log.
Week 5- At the end of the Sound Waves  PowerPoint  Problem
6 session, the students 1. Nature and Presentation sets
(12hours are expected to: Properties of  Video  Written
) CO1, CO3, CO4 Sound Presentation activities
 describe the 2. Doppler Effect  Assessment and
6hrs characteristics and activity exercises
Lecture and propagation Applications  Laboratory  Online quiz
of sound waves 3. Acoustic Exercises  Learning
6hrs Lab in various Resonance For students in face-to log
media. Beats and face classes:
 analyze the Interference in Students attend lecture-
Doppler effect Sound discussion classes in
and its 4. Ultrasound and designated
applications in Applications class/laboratory room
real-world and perform other
scenarios. relevant activities in the
 apply acoustic application of principles
principles to and concepts
understand For students with
resonance and internet connectivity:
beats in sound Using the LMS platform,
waves. have the students: - do
an on-line self-paced
study
- Watch video
discussions/
examples
- do self-checked
activities and
exercises
- do reflection log by
sharing learning
experiences and
comment/react on
other students’
through online wall
posting
- analyze problems
related to the topics
discussed
- accomplish
formative/
summative
assessment
Attend online meet up
for
discussions/brainstormin
g/reinforcement
activities via Zoom
Cloud Meeting / Google
Meet / Microsoft Teams
For students with
limited internet
connectivity:
Through Google
Classroom, students will
be guided and instructed
on the learning

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 activities. Students will
download e-copy of the
necessary learning
materials such as
electronic handouts and
presentations for self-
study. Moreover,
students will upload
activity sheets,
summative/formative
test answer sheets and
learning log.
For students with no
internet connectivity:
A prepared self-paced
learning module will be
given to the students.
The material
incorporates self-paced
discussions, illustrative
examples, guided
activities, formative and
summative assessments
and learning log
Week 7- At the end of the Electromagnetic  PowerPoint  Problem
9 session, the students Waves Presentation sets
(17hours are expected to: 1. Maxwell’s  Lecture/  Written
) CO1, CO3,CO4 Equations and Discussion activities
 explain the Wave  Assessment and
8hrs relationship 2. Propagation activity exercises
Lecture between electric Spectrum of  Laboratory  Online quiz
and magnetic Electromagneti Exercises
9hrs Lab fields in c Waves For students in face-to  Learning
electromagnetic 3. Polarization of face classes: log
wave Light Waves Students attend lecture-
propagation. 4. Energy and discussion classes in
 analyze the Momentum of designated
electromagnetic Electromagneti class/laboratory room
spectrum and c Waves and perform other
its applications relevant activities in the
in application of principles
communication and concepts
and imaging. For students with
 discuss the internet connectivity:
significance of Using the LMS platform,
polarization and have the students: - do
its practical an on-line self-paced
uses in optics. study
- Watch video
discussions/
examples
- do self-checked
activities and
exercises
- do reflection log by
sharing learning
experiences and
comment/react on
other students’

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 through online wall
posting
- analyze problems
related to the topics
discussed
- accomplish
formative/
summative
assessment
Attend online meet up
for
discussions/brainstormin
g/reinforcement
activities via Zoom
Cloud Meeting / Google
Meet / Microsoft Teams
For students with
limited internet
connectivity:
Through Google
Classroom, students will
be guided and instructed
on the learning
activities. Students will
download e-copy of the
necessary learning
materials such as
electronic handouts and
presentations for self-
study. Moreover,
students will upload
activity sheets,
summative/formative
test answer sheets and
learning log.
For students with no
internet connectivity:
A prepared self-paced
learning module will be
given to the students.
The material
incorporates self-paced
discussions, illustrative
examples, guided
activities, formative and
summative assessments
and learning log.
MIDTERM- Week 9 (1 hour)
Week At the end of the Geometrical Optics  PowerPoint  Problem
10-11 session, the students 1. Reflection and Presentation sets
(12hours are expected to: Refraction  Lecture/  Written
) CO1, CO3,CO4 (Laws of Discussion activities
 apply the laws Reflection &  Video and
6hrs of reflection and Snell’s Law) Presentation exercises
Lecture refraction to 2. Total Internal  Laboratory  Online quiz
analyze image Reflection and Exercises
6hrs Lab formation by Optical Fibers For students in face-to  Learning
mirrors and 3. Mirrors and face classes: log
lenses. Lenses Students attend lecture-

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  solve problems (Concave, discussion classes in
involving focal Convex, Lens designated
length, Formula, and class/laboratory room
magnification, Ray Diagrams) and perform other
and optical 4. Optical relevant activities in the
power in lens Instruments application of principles
systems. (Microscopes, and concepts
 explain the Telescopes, For students with
working Cameras, and internet connectivity:
principles of Human Eye) Using the LMS platform,
optical have the students: - do
instruments an on-line self-paced
such as study
microscopes - Watch video
and telescopes. discussions/
examples
- do self-checked
activities and
exercises
- do reflection log by
sharing learning
experiences and
comment/react on
other students’
through online wall
posting
- analyze problems
related to the topics
discussed
- accomplish
formative/
summative
assessment
Attend online meet up
for
discussions/brainstormin
g/reinforcement
activities via Zoom
Cloud Meeting / Google
Meet / Microsoft Teams
For students with
limited internet
connectivity:
Through Google
Classroom, students will
be guided and instructed
on the learning
activities. Students will
download e-copy of the
necessary learning
materials such as
electronic handouts and
presentations for self-
study. Moreover,
students will upload
activity sheets,
summative/formative
test answer sheets and
learning log.

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 For students with no
internet connectivity:
A prepared self-paced
learning module will be
given to the students.
The material
incorporates self-paced
discussions, illustrative
examples, guided
activities, formative and
summative assessments
and learning log
Week At the end of the Physical Optics  PowerPoint
12-14 session, the students 1. Wave Theory Presentation
(18hours are expected to: of Light  Lecture/  Problem
) CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4 2. Interference Discussion sets
 explain the (Young’s  Video  Written
wave theory of Double-Slit Presentation activities
9hrs light and its Experiment,  Laboratory and
Lecture implications for Thin Films, Exercises exercises
interference and Newton’s For students in face-to  Online quiz
9hrs Lab diffraction Rings) face classes:
phenomena. 3. Diffraction Students attend lecture-  Learning
 analyze (Single-Slit, discussion classes in log
Young’s double- Double-Slit, designated
slit experiment and Diffraction class/laboratory room
and its role in Grating) and perform other
understanding 4. Huygens’ relevant activities in the
the nature of Principle application of principles
light. 5. Coherence and and concepts
 apply Huygens’ Applications in For students with
principle to Optics internet connectivity:
describe the Using the LMS platform,
propagation and have the students: - do
bending of light an on-line self-paced
waves. study
- Watch video
discussions/
examples
- do self-checked
activities and
exercises
- do reflection log by
sharing learning
experiences and
comment/react on
other students’
through online wall
posting
- analyze problems
related to the topics
discussed
- accomplish
formative/
summative
assessment
Attend online meet up
for
discussions/brainstormin

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 g/reinforcement
activities via Zoom
Cloud Meeting / Google
Meet / Microsoft Teams
For students with
limited internet
connectivity:
Through Google
Classroom, students will
be guided and instructed
on the learning
activities. Students will
download e-copy of the
necessary learning
materials such as
electronic handouts and
presentations for self-
study. Moreover,
students will upload
activity sheets,
summative/formative
test answer sheets and
learning log.
For students with no
internet connectivity:
A prepared self-paced
learning module will be
given to the students.
The material
incorporates self-paced
discussions, illustrative
examples, guided
activities, formative and
summative assessments
and learning log
Week At the end of the Polarization  PowerPoint  Problem
15-16 session, the students 1. Types of Presentation sets
(12hours are expected to: Polarization  Lecture/  Written
) CO1, CO3,CO4 (Linear, Discussion activities
 describe Circular,  Video and
different types Elliptical) Presentation exercises
6hrs of polarization 2. Malus’s Law  Laboratory  Online quiz
Lecture and their 3. Applications of Exercises
formation Polarized Light For students in face-to  Learning
6hrs Lab mechanisms. (LCD Screens, face classes: log
 apply Malus’s Optical Filters) Students attend lecture-
law to analyze discussion classes in
the intensity of designated
polarized light. class/laboratory room
 explain the and perform other
applications of relevant activities in the
polarized light in application of principles
optical devices and concepts
and imaging For students with
technology. internet connectivity:
Using the LMS platform,
have the students: - do
an on-line self-paced
study

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 - Watch video
discussions/
examples
- do self-checked
activities and
exercises
- do reflection log by
sharing learning
experiences and
comment/react on
other students’
through online wall
posting
- analyze problems
related to the topics
discussed
- accomplish
formative/
summative
assessment
Attend online meet up
for
discussions/brainstormin
g/reinforcement
activities via Zoom
Cloud Meeting / Google
Meet / Microsoft Teams
For students with
limited internet
connectivity:
Through Google
Classroom, students will
be guided and instructed
on the learning
activities. Students will
download e-copy of the
necessary learning
materials such as
electronic handouts and
presentations for self-
study. Moreover,
students will upload
activity sheets,
summative/formative
test answer sheets and
learning log.
For students with no
internet connectivity:
A prepared self-paced
learning module will be
given to the students.
The material
incorporates self-paced
discussions, illustrative
examples, guided
activities, formative and
summative assessments
and learning log
Week At the end of the Optical Instruments For students in face-to  Problem

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 17-18 session, the students and Applications face classes: sets
(11hours are expected to: 1. Fiber Optics Students attend lecture-  Written
) CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4 and discussion classes in activities
 explain the Communication designated and
5hrs principles of 2. Laser class/laboratory room exercises
Lecture laser operation Principles and and perform other  Online quiz
and its Applications relevant activities in the
 Learning
6hrs Lab applications in 3. Holography application of principles
log
medicine and 4. Optical and concepts
industry. Coatings and For students with
 analyze the Filters internet connectivity:
working of fiber Using the LMS platform,
optic have the students: - do
communication an on-line self-paced
systems and study
their - Watch video
advantages. discussions/
 describe the examples
principles and - do self-checked
applications of activities and
holography in exercises
modern - do reflection log by
technology sharing learning
experiences and
comment/react on
other students’
through online wall
posting
- analyze problems
related to the topics
discussed
- accomplish
formative/
summative
assessment
Attend online meet up
for
discussions/brainstormin
g/reinforcement
activities via Zoom
Cloud Meeting / Google
Meet / Microsoft Teams
For students with
limited internet
connectivity:
Through Google
Classroom, students will
be guided and instructed
on the learning
activities. Students will
download e-copy of the
necessary learning
materials such as
electronic handouts and
presentations for self-
study. Moreover,
students will upload
activity sheets,
summative/formative

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 test answer sheets and
learning log.
For students with no
internet connectivity:
A prepared self-paced
learning module will be
given to the students.
The material
incorporates self-paced
discussions, illustrative
examples, guided
activities, formative and
summative
assessments and
learning log
FINAL EXAMINATION- Week 18 (1 hour)

COURSE POLICIES
1. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed to participate in the class.
2. The mode of learning is blended (with scheduled online face to face and modular approach).
3. Students’ attendance to online face to face is required.
4. Students must observe virtual classroom netiquette.
5. In the event that the absences, which exceed the maximum allowed is due to sickness, the student will be
dropped from the roll or be allowed to be on Leave of Absence (LOA).
6. In order to avoid receiving a failing grade in the subject or subject dropped, a student should file the
corresponding dropping form within a week after the midterm examination.
7. The entry on the records concerning a particular subject dropped by a student who filed the required
dropping form would be officially dropped (OD). On the other hand, a student who drops a subject without
filing the required dropping form shall be given a failing grade therein.
8. Students’ final grade will be determined by their active participation and performance in the discussions,
assignments and examination.
9. There are two (2) grades issued during a school term, the midterm grade and the final grade. Grade shall
either be passing (3.0) and above, or failure (5.0). No incomplete (Inc.) mark shall be given to a student for
failure to submit a term paper or report project of similar nature. The corresponding grade shall be given
with proper deductions for paper submitted. A student who fails to take the final examinations for whatever
valid reasons shall be given a No Final Examination (NFE) mark if he is passing prior to final examinations.
However, if such student is failing prior to final examination and is deemed to fail even if he perfects the
final examination, a failing grade shall be given to the student.
10. Computation of Grades. In computing the grades, several factors are being considered by the
instructor/professor. This usually depends whether the subject is with laboratory or purely lecture/without
laboratory, a general education subject, or a major subject, etc. In any case, the basis of computation, as
approved by the Academic Council, would be presented by the instructor/professor during the first class
meetings.
11. The College adopts the following grading system:

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Major Exams,
2. Assessment Outputs,
3. Attendance to classes

GRADING SYSTEM
1. Written output (assignments, quizzes, and others) = 30%
2. Performance Tasks (Research paper
3. Laboratory exercises if applicable, portfolio, and others) = 40%
4. Major Assessment (Midterm and Final Exam) = 30%

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 Total Grade = 100%

Total grade for Midterm 100%

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 Total grade for Final Term 100%
Final Grade = (Midterm Grade + Tentative Final Grade)/2

LEARNING RESOURCES

Griffith, W.T. & Brosing, J. W. (2019) The Physics of Everyday Phenomena: A conceptual Introduction to Physics. 9th
Edition. Mc-Graw Hill Education.
Young D. & Stadler S. (2019) Cutnell, & Johnson Physics. 11th Edition, Asia Regional Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Serway, R.A & Vuille, C. (2015) College Physics, 10th Edition. Cengage Learning Asia, Pte. Ltd.
Ling, S.J. et al (2018) University Physics Volume 3 https://openstax.org/details/books/univ ersityphysics-volume-3

Prepared by:

RONALYN A. GUEVARRA
Instructor I

Reviewed by:

SHARON M. GARDOCE
Program Chairperson, BSEd

Approved:

WILMA R. LONTOC, Ed. D.

Dean, College of Teacher Education

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