Tanchuling College
Computer Oriented High School
Legazpi City

Syllabus in Physics
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study of matter and energy and how they are related. The subjects of study in Physics will include: the mechanics of motion, giving emphasis to vector calculations, the thermodynamics of materials, the analysis of mechanical, light and sound waves, electricity, magnetism, and the recent discoveries of the quantum model of atomic structure. This high school physics course is designed for students with considerable facilities in mathematics.
This course will continue to develop student abilities and thought processes in the area of science and experimentation. This course will build on the topics learned in Chemistry and Algebra II and prepare students for future Physics courses in college.

Course Objectives:
Upon the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Develop students’ curiosity and involvement with phenomena in their natural environment.
2. Develop students’ appreciation for the contribution of science to daily living.
3. Understand and utilize the close relationship between Mathematics and Physics.
4. Deepen the scientific and mathematical thinking of the student.
Students will also be able to….
• focus and plan by making testable predictions and designing fair tests.
• research, gather, process and interpret information and report in a well-reasoned, concise and appropriate manner.
• be able to show appreciation of the importance of biological Science for the many decisions individuals and communities have to make.
• develop a critical awareness of scientific processes and their link within technology and daily life.
ACHIEVEMENT
To achieve these aims and attain success in this course you should….
• Always learn to the best of your ability and NEVER accept second best for yourself.
• make yourself aware of the current biological issues by reading newspapers, magazines and gathering information from television, etc. increase your understanding of biological concepts by reading books, attending all classes and completing all assigned tasks.
• Above all, set up a goal percentage mark for yourself and try to achieve this in all tests and assignments.
• To help you achieve this, your teacher will…..
• use a variety of teaching methods and practical techniques to help you understand concepts and persevere until he is satisfied that you have learned to the best of your ability.
• give clear instructions and deadlines for all work (with examples or models where appropriate).
• mark and return your work promptly.
• run extra tutorials out of class time for those who want to extend themselves, catch-up or improve.
• help you with all of the resources available in the department.
• take you out for field trips or visits if they assist or can
enhance your learning.
TEXTBOOKS/RESOURCES
• Agripa, et al. Exploring life through Science: Physics. Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House Inc.,2006
• Various websites
• Companion Activities CD for Concepts and Connections
SUPPLIES
Students will need the following:
• Pencil, eraser and sharpener, black or dark blue pens for notes and highlighters
• Calculator may be used for graph work and data analysis
TEACHING METHODS
Several teaching methods will be adapted in this course: cooperative learning, lecture, group interaction, individual tutorials, conferencing, personal assessment, peer assessment, etc. Students are expected to listen, take notes from class lectures, read assigned materials, complete homework assignments, quizzes, test, and lab projects.
EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT
This course will be assessed throughout the year with a range of authentic assessments including assignments, evaluations, research projects, investigations and end of topic tests. The grade weighting is as follows:
Tests 40%
Quizzes 15%
Presentation 10%
Projects 10%
Participation 25%
Total: 100%
CLASS PROCEDURES
• • Respect for self, others and property; safety and common sense are paramount in the Science classroom.
• Questions are encouraged!
• Participation is encouraged in class discussions and activities
• TCOHS has a no eating or drinking policy, with the exception of clear bottles containing drinking water. This is especially the case in a Science room.
• A no talking policy is expected during lecture and reading times. Excessive and loud talking is prohibited during course work time.
• Leave the classroom as you found it upon entering. All paper around your desk should be picked up and placed in the trash. Take all items with you and put away all materials used during class.
• Additional Classroom Procedures:
• On your own time, take care of all business with coaches, nurses, counselors, and administrative staff. Only those with prearranged passes are allowed to leave the classroom.
• Tardiness is always noted and excessive tardiness will be dealt with. Excessive lateness will require the student to attend an after school discussion with me, followed by parental involvement and School intervention.

ASSIGNMENTS AND HOMEWORK
• • Late work will be accepted and marked, but students will not be graded. For excused absences (as noted by doctor’s or parents), students will be graded, but work is expected the day of return. Communication before rather than after a planned absence is the expected norm.
• Major assignments or essays will be accepted late. However, one day late will receive a 75 (maximum) two days late will receive a 70 (maximum); third day late will result in a zero for the assignment.
• Make-up work for extended illnesses, or extenuating circumstances, will be discussed with the teacher on an individual basis.
• Missed tests, exams, and quizzes must be made up. Failure to MAKE up these grades will result in a ZERO for the missed grade. It is up to the student to make time to do this.
• Conference/make-up days must be discussed and arranged with the teacher.
• Homework assignments are always due at the beginning of class.
PLAGIARISM POLICY
Plagiarism or borrowing someone else’s work and submitting it as your own is a serious offense with serious consequences (subject to disciplinary guidelines found in the Student Code of Conduct). Downloading from the Internet and using it without appropriate documentation is considered plagiarism and will result in a ZERO for the assignment and possible dismissal from the subject. I expect your work on all assignments other than those clearly defined as group work to be yours alone. Any violations of this policy will create a number of administrative hardships for you, as described below. A more intangible but no less important problem you face if you cheat is the damage you do to your own dignity and reputation.
OVERVIEW
I. Physics: An introduction
1. Physics: Defined
2. Fundamental and derived units
3. Measurement and Units
Unit Conversion
4. Dimensional Analysis
5. Significant Figures
II. Kinematics or Translation
1. Motion
2. Frame of reference and position
3. Distance and displacement
4. Speed and velocity
5. Acceleration
6. Motion in a straight line
Uniform motion
Uniformly accelerated motion
Free Fall
7. Projectile motion
8. Graphical analysis
Uniform Motion
Uniformly accelerated motion
Negative slope
9. Relative Velocity
III. Dynamics of Translation
1. The concept of translation
2. Fundamental force
3. Aristotle Vs. Galileo
4. Newton’s law of motion
Law of inertia
Law of acceleration
Relation between mass and weight
Applications of the second laws of motion
5. Friction
Laws of friction
Static Friction
Angle Repose and Angle of uniform slip
IV. Equilibrium
1. Equilibrium
2. Force systems
3. Particle and rigid body
4. Translational Equilibrium
Equilibrant
5. Torque
6. Center of gravity
Center of gravity of a group of bodies
7. Rotational Equilibrium
8. Stability
V. Work and Energy
1. Work
2. Energy
Potential Energy
Kinetic energy
3. Work-Energy theorem
4. Conservative and non-conservative forces
5. Conservation of mechanical energy
6. Power
VI. Impulse and Movement
1. Linear Momentum
2. Impulse
3. The impulse momentum theorem
4. Conservation of linear momentum
5. Coefficient of restitution
6. Types of Collision
The ballistic pendulum
7. Collisions in two dimensions
VII. Other types of motion
1. Rotation
2. Kinematics of Rotation
3. Moment of Inertia
Parallel Axes theorem
4. Dynamics Rotation
5. Angular momentum
6. Rotational Work and Energy
7. Uniform Circular motion
Centripetal force
Centrifugal force
8. Planetary Motion
9. Newton’s Law on universal Gravitation
VIII. Properties of Matter
1. States of Matter
2. Elasticity
Young Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
3. Mass density
4. Specific Gravity
5. Pressure
Hydrostatic Pressure
Atmospheric pressure
Measurement of pressure
6. Pascal’s Principle and hydrostatic Paradox
7. Archimedes principle of Buoyancy
Principle of Floatation
Archimedes principle and specific gravity determination
VIII. Nature of heat
1. Temperature and thermometric scales
2. What is heat
3. The effects of heat
4. Heat transfer
IX. Thermodynamics
1. Laws of thermodynamics
2. Heat engines
3. Refrigerators and Air conditioners
X. Electrostatics
1. The origin of electricity
2. Electric charge
3. Early theories on charges
4. Quantization of charges
5. The atomic structure
6. Conservation of electric charge
7. The Triboelectric series
8. Conductors and insulators
9. Process of charging
10. The Electroscope
11. Coloumb’s Law
12. Superposition principle
13. Electric field
14. Electric potential
15. Capacitors
XII. Electrodynamics
1. Ohm’s law
2. Electric current
3. Resistance
4. Electromotive force and potential difference
5. Simple electric circuits
6. Combination of cells
7. The measurement of Current, voltage, and resistance
8. Electric Power and energy
9. Household electricity
XIII. Electromagnetism
1. Magnetism
2. Law of magnetic poles
3. Magnetic field
4. The magnetic effect of current
5. The electromagnet
6. Magnetic force on a current carrying wire
7. Electromagnetic induction
8. General definition and magnetic flux
9. Induced EMF in a moving conductor
10. The Simple AC Generator
11. DC generator
12. Motor
13. Transformer
XIV. Electronics
1. Electronics TECHNOLOGY
2. Semiconductors
3. Diodes
4. Bipolar Junction Transistor
XV. Waves
1. Simple harmonic motion
2. Mechanical waves
3. Electromagnetic waves
4. Basic wave equation
5. Velocity and longitudinal waves
6. Velocity of transverse wave on a string
7. Water waves
8. Energy transmission by waves
9. wave properties
10. Resonance
XVI. Sound
1. The Nature of sound
2. Velocity of sound
3. Wave properties of sound
4. Shock waves
5. Characteristics of sound
6. The human Voice
7. The physics of hearing
8. Noise pollution
XVII. Geometric optics
1. Theories about light
2. Models of light
3. Speed of light
4. Rectilinear propagation of light
5. Illumination and the inverse square law
6. Reflection of light
7. Mirrors
8. Real and virtual; image
9. Spherical mirror technology
10. Spherical mirror images
11. The mirror equation and magnification
12. Refraction
13. Spherical Lenses
XVIII. The physics of the eye
1. A look into our eyes
2. How we see
3. Visual acuity
4. Problems with seeing
5. Other optical instruments
XIX. Wave Optics
1. Dispersion of light
2. Colors
3. Scattering of light
4. Interference
5. Diffraction
6. Polarization
7. Laser
XX. Nuclear Physics and beyond
1. The atomic structure
2. The strong nuclear force
3. Radioactivity
4. Stability
5. Half-life
6. Activity
7. Mass defect and binding energy
8. Nuclear fission
9. Biological effects of radiation
10. Radiation detection and protection
11. Interaction of matter with radiation
12. Special relativity
13. Elementary particles













Prepared by:
Ryan Bañaria
Instructor