STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Define each of the related vocabulary words.

 II.     Recognize related symbolism.

 III.    Recognize and differentiate related nomenclature.

 IV.     Delineate concepts within a topic.

 V.      Translate descriptive material to mathematical formulae.

 VI.     Translate mathematical formulae into charts, tables or graphs and other descriptive results.

 VII.    Collect and organize data in a systematic and organized manner.

 VIII.   Describe the observations and draw conclusions from experimental criteria.

 IX.     Write a scientific report using conventional format.

 X       Read and evaluate problem statements.

 XI.     Apply known concepts to new situations.

 XII.    Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Wave Motion

         A.      General Introduction

         B.      Sound

 II.     Electricity and Magnetism

         A.      Electrostatics

         B.      Direct Current Electricity

         C.      Magnetism

         D.      Electromagnetic Induction

         E.      Alternating Current Circuits

         F.      Maxwell's Equations

 III.    Light

         A.      Wave Nature of Light

         B.      Diffraction and Interference

         C.      Polarization

 IV.     Optics

         A.      Geometrical Optics

         B.      Physical Optics

 V.      Modern Physics

         A.      Relativity

         B.      Quantum Mechanics