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ATTACHMENT 2 (e)
Course Specifications
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Course Specifications
(CS)
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Course Specifications
Institution
Date of Report
College/Department
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title and code: Optical Laboratory PHYS 2930
2. Credit hours : 2hrs, 2(0,0,2)
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered. Physics Program
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course : Dr. Mohamed A. M. El-Morsy
5. Level/year at which this course is offered : 3rd Level/1434-1435 H (2013-2014 G)
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any) : Optics 1 (PHYS 2110)
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any) : Optics 2 (PHYS 2250)
8. Location if not on main campus : College of Science and Humanitarian Studies
9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
a. Traditional classroom
√
What percentage?
50%
b. Blended (traditional and online)
√
What percentage?
10%
c. e-learning
√
What percentage?
15%
d. Correspondence
X
What percentage?
0%
f. Other
√
What percentage?
25%
Comments:



Home works.
Internet research work
Self-reports
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B Objectives
1. What is the main purpose for this course?
 To introduce student to concepts of light and its properties.
 To establish the necessary background for more concepts of
interference and
Defraction and polarization of light.
 Understanding the different laws which concerned of light.
 Practical understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge and of techniques of
optics.
 Familiarity with laboratory equipments and methods used in optics.
2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (e.g.
increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in
the field)





Using homepage to present the course.
Using electronic sources as learning sources
Preparing the course as a Power Point slides.
Preparing a virtual experiment to explain the main phenomena of light
Using up to date visual aids to present the course.
C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or
handbook should be attached)
1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
General review and explain the main optics equipments
Determine the speed of light on air
Determine the speed of light on liquid
Abb refractometer
Determination of the specific rotation power of the glucose
Determine the wavelengths for a given radius of curvature of the
lens using Newton's Ring interference
Determination of the He-Ne laser wavelength using the Michelson
interferometer
Measurement of the wavelength of microwaves through the
production of standing waves with reflection at the Reflector
Measurement of the wavelength of microwaves using the
interference through double slits
Determination of the laser wavelength using the laser diffraction
Investigate the interference phenomena using Mach-zender
interferometer
Investigate the polarization phenomena
Revision
No. of
Weeks
Contact Hours
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
4
1
4
1
4
1
1
4
4
2
1
8
4
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
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Lecture
Contact
Hours
Credit
Tutorial
Laboratory
Practical
Other:
Total
28
28
56
14
14
28
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.
4
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods
and Teaching Strategy
Course Learning Outcomes, Assessment Methods, and Teaching Strategy work together and are aligned.
They are joined together as one, coherent, unity that collectively articulate a consistent agreement
between student learning, assessment, and teaching.
The National Qualification Framework provides five learning domains. Course learning outcomes are
required. Normally a course has should not exceed eight learning outcomes which align with one or more
of the five learning domains. Some courses have one or more program learning outcomes integrated into
the course learning outcomes to demonstrate program learning outcome alignment. The program learning
outcome matrix map identifies which program learning outcomes are incorporated into specific courses.
On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column.
First, insert the suitable and measurable course learning outcomes required in the appropriate learning
domains (see suggestions below the table). Second, insert supporting teaching strategies that fit and align
with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes. Third, insert appropriate assessment
methods that accurately measure and evaluate the learning outcome. Each course learning outcomes,
assessment method, and teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an integrated
learning and teaching process. Fourth, if any program learning outcomes are included in the course
learning outcomes, place the @ symbol next to it.
Every course is not required to include learning outcomes from each domain.
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1.0
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1
Understand the concepts of light and its
properties
1.2
Establish the necessary background for
more concepts of
interference and
defraction and polarization of light
1.3
Define different approaches that can be
used to understand the interferometry setup
1.4
Demonstrate knowledge of different
approaches that can be used for how setup
different types of interferometry techniques
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Course Teaching
Strategies
 Lectures.
 Tutorials.
 Open discussion.
 Internet Search.
Course Assessment
Methods
 Unseen
examinations.
 Mid Term exams.
 Final written
Exam at the end
of semester
 Coursework
report.
 Regular class
MCQ’S
 Unseen
examinations.
 Mid Term exams.
 Final written
Exam at the end
of semester
 Coursework
report.
 Regular class
MCQ’S
 Unseen
examinations.
 Mid Term exams.
 Final written
Exam at the end
of semester
 Coursework
report.
 Regular class
MCQ’S
 Unseen
examinations.
 Mid Term exams.
 Final written
Exam at the end
of semester
 Coursework
report.
 Regular class
MCQ’S
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2.0
2.1
Cognitive Skills
 Ability to formulate hypotheses and
theories in prove the law of interference
and Defraction and polarization of light
2.2
 Ability to conduct a logical discussions
in different laws which concerned of
light
 Application of
essential
scientific
techniques
through the lab.
and
practical
lessons
 Analysis and
solution of
scientific
problems
through small
group discussion
and Lab. Work
 Homework
Assignments
 Essays.
2.3
 Applying essential scientific techniques
and theories of different
type of
interferometry technique
3.4
 Applying appropriate mathematical,
scientific methods and principals in the
analysis and solutions of scientific
problems through lectures and problem
solving classes.
 Analyze the experimental results
3.0
 Class Work.
 Oral
presentations.
 Laboratory exams
and reports
 Coursework and
homework.
 Final
experimental
exam at the end
of semester.
 Oral
presentations.
 Laboratory exams
and reports
 Coursework and
homework.
 Final
experimental
exam at the end
of semester.
 Oral
presentations.
 Laboratory exams
and reports
 Coursework and
homework.
 Final
experimental
exam at the end
of semester.
 Oral
presentations.
 Laboratory exams
and reports
 Coursework and
homework.
 Final
experimental
exam at the end
of semester.
 Oral discussion
Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
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3.1
3.2
 The ability to work
individually and in team
effectively
 Develop the necessary skills for self-
managed and lifelong learning
 Engage student
in carrying out
internet search.
 Observation
of
student ethical &
moral behaviour
 Improve student
performance in
practice
their
duties
and
responsibilities.
 Engage students
to
work
in
groups.
 Oral presentations
 Coursework and
homework
 Evaluation of
student essays,
assignments and
search work
 Final
experimental
exam at the end
of semester
 Application of
essential
scientific
techniques
through the lab.
and
practical
lessons
 Analysis and
3.3
 Time management skills..
solution of
scientific
problems
through small
group discussion
and Lab. Work.
 Case studies
including issues
involving ethical
and moral
responsibility
 Observation
of
student ethical &
moral behaviour
 Oral presentations
 Coursework and
homework
 Evaluation of
student essays,
assignments and
search work
 Final
experimental
exam at the end
of semester
 Observation
of
student ethical &
moral behaviour
 Oral presentations
 Coursework and
homework
 Evaluation of
student essays,
assignments and
search work
 Final
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experimental
exam at the end
of semester
 Learn effectively from a range of
resources, including; lecture textbooks,
websites and scientific literatures.
 Observation
of
student ethical &
moral behaviour
 Oral presentations
 Coursework and
homework
 Evaluation of
student essays,
assignments and
search work
 Final
experimental
exam at the end
of semester
4.0
4.1
Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
 Ability of presentation appropriate for
differing issues and audiences
4.2
 Use the internet as a means of
communication and a source of
information
4.3
 Recognize and respect the views and
scientific opinions of others
4.4
 Skills in searching for primary and
secondary scientific literature relevant
to a specific topic of light phenomena.
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 Student
involvement
seminars
in
 Training on
numerical skills
and data
presentation
 Case studies and
oral
presentations
 Internet search,
assignments and
essays.
 Use virtual lab.
Experiments
 Teaching and
learning in
English to
improve
communications
skills
 Evaluation of
student essays
and assignments.
 Seminar
evaluation.
 IT Duties and
presentation
 Evaluation of
student essays
and assignments.
 Seminar
evaluation.
 IT Duties and
presentation
 Evaluation of
student essays
and assignments.
 Seminar
evaluation.
 IT Duties and
presentation
 Evaluation of
student essays
and assignments.
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 Seminar
evaluation.
 IT Duties and
presentation
5.0
Psychomotor
5.1
Collect, record and analyse data using
appropriate techniques in the laboratory.
5.2
Undertake laboratory investigations in
responsible and follow safety regulations
 Developed
through the
study skills for
scientists and
quantitative
methods.
 Practical and
professional skills
are assessed
through
coursework tasks
and reports.
 Training on
methods of data
manipulation
and presentation.
 Engage student
in analysis and
evaluation of
their practical
work.
 Laboratory
classes involving
all aspect of
practical and
professional
skills
 Assessed
laboratories
 Regular Lab.
MCQ’s
 Coursework and
problem solving.
 Practical final
exam and work
sheet exam.
 Practical and
professional skills
are assessed
through
coursework tasks
and reports.
 Assessed
laboratories
 Regular Lab.
MCQ’s
 Coursework and
problem solving.
 Practical final
exam and work
sheet exam.
5.3
Develop and adaptable and flexible approach to
study and work
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 Practical and
professional skills
are assessed
through
coursework tasks
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and reports.
 Assessed
laboratories
 Regular Lab.
MCQ’s
 Coursework and
problem solving.
 Practical final
exam and work
sheet exam.
5.4
The ability to analyse and critically evaluate
experimental data
 Practical and
professional skills
are assessed
through
coursework tasks
and reports.
 Assessed
laboratories
 Regular Lab.
MCQ’s
 Coursework and
problem solving.
 Practical final
exam and work
sheet exam.
5.5
The ability to formulate hypotheses and design
experiments
 Practical and
professional skills
are assessed
through
coursework tasks
and reports.
 Assessed
laboratories
 Regular Lab.
MCQ’s
 Coursework and
problem solving.
 Practical final
exam and work
sheet exam.
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5.6
Ability to interpret and discuss data and results
 Practical and
professional skills
are assessed
through
coursework tasks
and reports.
 Assessed
laboratories
 Regular Lab.
MCQ’s
 Coursework and
problem solving.
 Practical final
exam and work
sheet exam.
Suggested Guidelines for Learning Outcome Verb, Assessment, and Teaching
NQF Learning Domains
Suggested Verbs
Knowledge
Cognitive Skills
list, name, record, define, label, outline, state, describe, recall, memorize,
reproduce, recognize, record, tell, write
estimate, explain, summarize, write, compare, contrast, diagram,
subdivide, differentiate, criticize, calculate, analyze, compose, develop,
create, prepare, reconstruct, reorganize, summarize, explain, predict,
justify, rate, evaluate, plan, design, measure, judge, justify, interpret,
appraise
Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
demonstrate, judge, choose, illustrate, modify, show, use, appraise,
evaluate, justify, analyze, question, and write
Communication, Information
Technology, Numerical
demonstrate, calculate, illustrate, interpret, research, question, operate,
appraise, evaluate, assess, and criticize
Psychomotor
demonstrate, show, illustrate, perform, dramatize, employ, manipulate,
operate, prepare, produce, draw, diagram, examine, construct, assemble,
experiment, and reconstruct
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Suggested verbs not to use when writing measurable and assessable learning outcomes are as follows:
Consider
Maintain
Maximize
Reflect
Continue
Examine
Review
Ensure
Strengthen
Explore
Enlarge
Encourage
Understand
Deepen
Some of these verbs can be used if tied to specific actions or quantification.
Suggested assessment methods and teaching strategies are:
According to research and best practices, multiple and continuous assessment methods are required to verify student
learning. Current trends incorporate a wide range of rubric assessment tools; including web-based student
performance systems that apply rubrics, benchmarks, KPIs, and analysis. Rubrics are especially helpful for
qualitative evaluation. Differentiated assessment strategies include: exams, portfolios, long and short essays, log
books, analytical reports, individual and group presentations, posters, journals, case studies, lab manuals, video
analysis, group reports, lab reports, debates, speeches, learning logs, peer evaluations, self-evaluations, videos,
graphs, dramatic performances, tables, demonstrations, graphic organizers, discussion forums, interviews, learning
contracts, antidotal notes, artwork, KWL charts, and concept mapping.
Differentiated teaching strategies should be selected to align with the curriculum taught, the needs of students, and
the intended learning outcomes. Teaching methods include: lecture, debate, small group work, whole group and
small group discussion, research activities, lab demonstrations, projects, debates, role playing, case studies, guest
speakers, memorization, humor, individual presentation, brainstorming, and a wide variety of hands-on student
learning activities.
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination, speech,
oral presentation, etc.)
1
2
3
1st midterm exam
2nd midterm exam
4
The final exam
Different activities (Self-Reports, Home Works and Quizzes)
Week Due
Proportion of Total
Assessment
7
13
15 %
15 %
Over the whole
period of the
semester
20%
16 - 18
50 %
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and
academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week)
6 Office hours per week, Room Number 3C18
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E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks
 N. Subrahmanyam, Text book of optics, Motilal UK Books of India, ISBN-13: 9788121926119, (2006).
 R. A. Serway and R. J. Beichner, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
(6th Ed.), John W. Jewett, ISBN-10: 0534408427 | ISBN-13: 978-0534408428, (2003).
 M. Born and E. Wolf, Principal of Optics, Pergamon Press,. Inc., New York, (2001).
2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)
 N. Subrahmanyam, Text book of optics, Motilal UK Books of India, ISBN-13: 9788121926119, (2006).
 R. A. Serway and R. J. Beichner, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
(6th Ed.), John W. Jewett, ISBN-10: 0534408427 | ISBN-13: 978-0534408428, (2003).
 M. Born and E. Wolf, Principal of Optics, Pergamon Press,. Inc., New York, (2001).
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)
 K.D. Moller, OPTICS, Learning by Computing with Examples Using Mathcad, Matlab,
Mathematica®, and Maple, 2nd Ed., Springer, (2007).
 Frank l. Pedrotti and Leno S. Pedrotti, Introduction to optics, 2nd Ed., Prentice-hall
international, inc., (1993).
 A. Schuster, An introduction of the theory of optics, London Edward Arnold Co, third edition,
(1924).
4. List Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)
 My homepage http://faculty.sau.edu.sa/m.elmorsy
 http://www.gigapedia.com
 http://www.wikapedia.com
 http://amrita.vlab.co.in/?sub=1&brch=189
 http://www.vlab.co.in/ba_labs_all.php?id=8
5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or regulations and
software.
 Virtual laboratory CDs
 Physics phenomena animation program
 Power Point slits
F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number of seats in
classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
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1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)
 The accommodation of Lecture rooms should be around 22 students.
2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)
 Computers and internet network
3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach
list)
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching
 Questionnaires
 Departmental review of the course by the department council
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor
 Continuous assessment of the standards achieved by students
 Home works
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching
 Using up to date virtual animation experiments
 Using an interactive PowerPoint slits
 Purchase up to date book of optics
 Purchase new version of virtual laboratory CDs
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an independent
member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample
of assignments with staff at another institution)
 Correct sample from Exams and Homework’s
 Approval of exams by a departmental panel
5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for
improvement.
 Annual course report.
 Annual departmental review of course content and course specification
Faculty or Teaching Staff: Mohamed Abdou Mohamed EL-Morsy
Signature: _______________________________
Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013
Date Report Completed: ____________________
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‫المملكــة العربيــة السعوديــة‬
‫الهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـويــم‬
‫واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي‬
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
National Commission for
Academic Accreditation & Assessment
Received by: _____________________________
Dean/Department Head
Signature: _______________________________
Date: _______________
Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013
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