ATTACHMENT 2 (g) Course Report Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The COURSE REPORT (CR) King Khalid University College of Science for Girls - Abha Department of Physics Light and Optics (Phys-330) 1st Term 1435-1436 AH (2014-2015) A separate Course Report (CR) should be submitted for every course and for each section or campus location where the course is taught, even if the course is taught by the same person. Each CR is to be completed by the course instructor at the end of each course and given to the course coordinator A combined, comprehensive CR should be prepared by the course coordinator and the separate location reports are to be attached.
Course Report For guidance on the completion of this template refer to the NCAAA handbooks or the NCAAA Accreditation System help buttons. Institution King Khaled University Date of Course Report College/ Department College of Science for Girls in Abha / Physics Department A. Course Identification and General Information 1. Course title Light and Optics Code # (Phys-330) Section # 2. Name of course instructor Dr. Khaled Yassien Location College of Science for Girls in Abha 3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Level 5 / third year 4. Number of students starting the course? 46 Students completing the course? 38 5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester): Contact Hours Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: Total 42 42 Credit 42 42 B. - Course Delivery 1. Coverage of Planned Course Topics Covered Planned Contact Hours Actual Contact Hours Reason for Variations if there is a difference of more than 25% of the hours planned The Nature of Light, Measurements of the Speed of Light, Analysis Model: Wave Under Reflection, Analysis Model: Wave Under Refraction, Dispersion, Fermat rule, Total Internal Reflection, 6 6 Form 5b_ Course Report _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 2
Image Formation: Images Formed by Flat Mirrors, Images Formed by Spherical Mirrors, Images Formed by Refraction, Images Formed by Thin Lenses, 6 6 Images Formed by Lens, concave lens, Lens Aberrations, The Simple Magnifier, The Compound Microscope 6 6 Interference of light waves: Conditions for interference, Young s Double-Slit Experiment, Intensity Distribution of the Double-Slit Interference Pattern, Change of Phase Due to Reflection, Interference in Thin Films,The Michelson Interferometer Diffraction Patterns:Introduction to Diffraction Patterns, Diffraction Patterns from Narrow Slits, Resolution of Single-Slit and Circular Apertures, fraunhofer and fresnel diffraction, The Diffraction Grating. Polarization Phenomena, Polarization of Light Waves: sorts of polarizations, Malus Law, Nickole prism-polarimeter 9 9 9 9 2 6 2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating action. Topics (if any) not Fully Effected Learning Possible Compensating Action Covered Outcomes 3. Course learning outcome assessment. List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment results 1 Knowledge 1- Define the nature of Light and other phenomena related with it. During the lecture, some questions/problems are given to determine what have the students learnt or got. Effective Form 5b_ Course Report _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 3
2- Recognize the geometrical and physical optics and their applications in our life. 3- Describe the optical equipment and how to use in the medical and scientific applications. 4- State different interferometric equipments. Homework and Quizzes One or two major tests and final exam 2 Cognitive Skills: Explain problems using proper number of significant figures and proper units in conversion factors. Predict our physics concept to life. Develop the student ability to search in the internet and find the information related to the course. Analyze the physical phenomena and used it in our life 3 Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility: Modify the work independently and as part of a team. Use resources, time and other members of the group Analyze results of work to others Use learning resources such as lecture textbooks, websites and scientific literatures. 4 Communication, Information Technology, The conceptual questions used in quizzes. Discuss students through lectures. majors and exams are designed to involve the processing or evaluating and organizing information. Evaluating the performance of the students during the classes. Grading the homework, quizzes and exams. IT Duties and presentation. Students solve problems through Effective Effective Effective Form 5b_ Course Report _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 4
Numerical Use Web CT, Smartclassroom computers, e- mail, internet in communication with students. Use numerical skills in solving physics problems. 5 Psychomotor network and then evaluate this activity. Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in table 3 above. 4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification. (Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the National Qualifications Framework) List Teaching Methods set out in Course Specification Were these Effective? No Yes Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal with Those Difficulties. Knowledge: Use various educations tools during the lecture such as open discussion, problem solving, and explanation through TV networks. Cognitive Skills: Lecture Notes and Power Point Slides. Homework assignments problem. Problem solving in the tutorial. Training students to Discussion. Yes Yes Form 5b_ Course Report _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 5
Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility: Classroom discussion and group work. Students are encouraged to ask questions, express their worries and concerns freely. Internet search, assignments and essays. Solving problems in groups during classes. Use demos to understand the physics concepts. Communication, Information The use of computer programs and internet. Use tools needed for practical training. Yes Yes Psychomotor: not fond No Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning. C. Results Form 5b_ Course Report _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 6
1. Distribution of Grades Letter Number of Student Explanation of Distribution of Grades Grade Students Percentage A 6 15% 90-100 B 5 14% 80-89 C 7 18% 70-79 D 15 39% 60-69 F 5 14% Less than 60 Denied 1 2% Entry In Progress 38 83% Incomplete 8 17% Pass 33 86% Fail 5 14% Withdrawn 6 13% 2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results 3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications). a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification) Variation Reason b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification) Variation Reason 4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator). Method(s) of Verification Conclusion The exams can be corrected by The results of the corrected papers are identical two teachers from the department. Form 5b_ Course Report _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 7
D. Resources and Facilities 1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student learning in the course. E. Administrative Issues 1 Organizational or administrative difficulties encountered (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student learning in the course. F Course Evaluation 1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report) Strength points: The course explaining is simple Weakness points: The items in the course is much. The time of the lecturers is not enough List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths In general, the statistical evaluation for the quality level of this course is positive with a ratio of (76.6%). The strategies used in the different teaching processes will be improved in the next semesters to increase the quality level of the course. Increase research and dissertations by the students. Increase IT facilities. Continuity in preparing and improving the E- Course. Arrange extra lectures for the weakness students. Form 5b_ Course Report _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 8
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation Keep improving the teaching strategies The items must be covered the whole of the course and we can study the important items of the course. The time of the lecturers is enough. 2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders) Not available a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation G. Planning for Improvement 1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any). Actions recommended from the most recent course report(s) a. Continuity in preparing and improving the E- Course. b. Arrange extra lectures for the weakness students. Actions Taken Results Analysis Still in progress Still in progress Still in progress Informing the students The response is little It needs to be more effectively 2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or course evaluation). Use different resources of learning. Improve the ability of students to discuss in the lectures. Keep improving the course notes. Use some electronic materials (animation files). Quizzes. Increase homework. Internet search. Focusing on the development of skills of students to work as a team. Form 5b_ Course Report _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 9
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year Intended Action Points Actions Recommended and Process a. Improve the ability of students to research in internet for the course. b. Focusing on the development of skills of students to work as a team. c. Increasing the amount of the home works. Internet search Homework Internet search. Commissioning the students through the website of the faculty member. Start Date 1 st semester 1435-1436 H 1 st semester 1435-1436 H 1 st semester 1435-1436 H Completio n Date Person Responsible continuous The course teacher Continuous Continuous The course teacher The course teacher Name of Course Instructor: Dr. Khaled M Yassien Signature: Date Report Completed: Course Coordinator: Dr. Khaled M Yassien Signature: Date Received: Form 5b_ Course Report _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 10