As a consequence of the vision and mission of the institution (i.e. Unesa and FMNS) as well as the mandate of Rector Decree, i.e. SK No. 466/UN38/HK/DT/2016 to change the teaching paradigm into student-centered learning and outcome-centered learning, the Program Education Objectives (PEOs) of the Physics Education focus on producing graduates who are capable of becoming reliable professionals, leaders and agents of change in society with adequate capability to be responsive and adaptive to the challenges met.

 
The correlation between the PLOs and the PEOs.

Table 1. Matrix of the Correlation between Programme Education Objectives (PEO) of the Undergraduate Programme of Physics Education (UPPE) and the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

 

PLO		PEO 1 Having capability in using pedagogical knowledge and skills to solve problems in work.	PEO 2 Having a strong commitment to developing knowledge, whether further study or working formally or informally.	PEO 3 Mastering scientific methods to analyse and develop innovations in learning physics and produce scientific work and contribute in their fields.	PEO 4 Mastering the fields of physics and learning, can apply their knowledge and expertise in various fields of work and can develop themselves in their career environment.	PEO 5 Having capability in communicating orally and or in writing effectively, creatively, innovatively, and collaboratively while working in teams or individually.
1	KNO 1	√	√	√	√	√
2	KNO 2	√	√	x	√	x
3	KNO 3	√	√	x	√	x
4	KNO 4	√	√	√	√	√
5	SKI 1	√	x	√	√	√
6	SKI 2	√	x	√	x	x
7	SKI 3	√	√	√	√	√
8	COM 1	√	x	√	x	√
9	COM 2	√	x	√	√	√
10	COM 3	√	x	√	√	√
11	SOC 1	√	x	√	√	√
12	SOC 2	√	√	√	√	√

* √-Yes, X-No

 

Mapping of Subject-Specific Criteria (ASIIN) with Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Table 2. The mapping of SSC ASIIN and PLO

ASIIN Subject Specific Criteria for Physics (ASIIN-SSC)

Programme Learning Outcome (PLO)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

KNO1

KNO2

KNO3

KNO4

SKI1

SKI2

SKI3

COM1

COM2

COM3

SOC1

SOC2

1

They have sound knowledge of classical physics (mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, vibrations, waves and optics) and are familiar with the fundamentals of quantum, atomic and molecular, nuclear, elementary particle and solid-state physics.

Ö

2

They are familiar with important mathematical methods used in physics and can use these to solve physics problems.

Ö

3

They have an extensive understanding of the fundamental principles of physics, their inherent relation and mathematical formulation and, based on this, have acquired methods suitable for theoretical analysis, modelling and simulation of relevant processes.

Ö

Ö

Ö

4

They have applied their knowledge to physics problems in an exemplary manner and studied some areas in greater depth, thereby acquiring a first basis for problem solving competence.

Ö

Ö

5

They have a basic capacity to comprehend physics problems. This will in general however not yet facilitate a deeper understanding of current research areas.

Ö

Ö

Ö

6

They are therefore in a position to independently classify physics-based and to some extent also interdisciplinary problems that require a target-oriented and logic-based approach, and to analyse and/or solve them by using natural scientific and mathematical methods.

Ö

Ö

Ö

 

 

 

ASIIN Subject Specific Criteria for Physics (ASIIN-SSC)

Programme Learning Outcome (PLO)

KNO1

KNO2

KNO3

KNO4

SKI1

SKI2

SKI3

COM1

COM2

COM3

SOC1

SOC2

7

They are familiar with basic principles of experimentation, are able to use modern physics measurement methods, and are in a position to assess the significance of results correctly.

Ö

8

They have generally also acquired an overview knowledge in selected other natural science subjects or technical disciplines.

Ö

Ö

9

They are able to apply their knowledge to different fields and act responsibly in their professional activity. They are moreover able to recognize new trends in their subject area and integrate the relevant methodology – possibly after appropriate qualification – into their further work.

Ö

Ö

Ö

10

They are able to continuously and self-reliantly extend and deepen the knowledge acquired in the Bachelor's degree programme. They are familiar with suitable learning strategies (lifelong learning) for this; they are in particular capable of a consecutive Master's degree programme in principle.

Ö

Ö

Ö

11

They have gained initial experience with regard to generic qualifications (e.g. time man-agreement, study and work techniques, willingness to cooperate, capacity for teamwork, ability to communicate and communication techniques, rules of good scientific practice) in their degree programme, and are able to develop these skills further.

Ö

Ö

Ö

12

They are familiar with the basic elements of the relevant specialised English.

Ö

Ö

13

They are able to solve a simple scientific problem and to present their results orally (lecture) and in writing (demonstrated in a Bachelor’s thesis).

Ö

Ö

 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

 

As mentioned, besides based on the inputs from stakeholders, the improvements of the physics education’s curriculum structure were also a result of evaluation on current conditions and future needs of the profession in the field of physics, taking into account both national and global challenges being faced as summarised in Figure 1.

 

By accommodating those challenges, the structure, as well as the course syllabus, have been revised and applied from 2015 to 2019. Continuous evaluation of the implementation is conducted annually.

 

Figure 1. Recognised Challenges in the Field of Physics Education

 

The curriculum of the UPPE is delivered in 4 phases/years through 3 main structures: basic knowledge, expertise knowledge and synthesis, as illustrated in Figure 2. In this structure, the learning process to gain competence is modelled as a house. Basic knowledge is the foundation of the programme, expertise knowledge as the pillars, and the synthesis of knowledge as the roof which covers all urban and regional planning knowledge.

 

 

 

Figure 2. Physics Education’s Curriculum Structure

 

The minimum workload of Undergraduate Programme at Unesa is 144 credit units (CU) which correspond to 5,712 hours1 or 228.48 ECTS2, and are generally distributed in 8 regular semesters. On average, the total hour per semester is 714 hours. The normal workload for each regular semester is limited to 793.33 hours, corresponds to 20 CU (32 ECTS).

 

Note:

1 In Unesa, referring to 2019/2020 academic handbook, 1 CU for bachelor degree equals to 170 minutes per week (50’ face to face learning, 60’ structured learning, and 60’ independent learning). In one semester, courses are conducted in 14 weeks (excluding mid- and end-term exam). Thus, 1 CU equals to 39.67 workhours per semester.

2 1 CU equals to 1,586667 or 1.59 ECTS, assuming that 1 ECTS equals to 28.56 workhours per semester.

Table 3. The UPPE Curriculum Structure

1st Semester					2nd Semester
	Code	Course Name	CU	ECTS		Code	Course Name	CU	ECTS
1	0001212008	Pancasila	2	3.18	1	842030223x	Religion Education	2	3.18
2	0001212009	Indonesian	2	3.18	2	1000002033	Citizenship Education	2	3.18
3	0002213001	Basic of Education	3	4.77	3	8420302232	Digital Literacy	2	3.18
4	8420303065	Basic Physics I*)	4	6.36	4	1000002039	Educational Psychology	2	3.18
5	8420303029	General Biology	2	3.18	5	8420303066	Basic Physics II*)	4	6.36
6	8420303106	General Chemistry	2	3.18	6	8420302107	Conservation of Natural Resources and Environment	2	3.18
7	8420303117	Basic Mathematics	3	4.77	7	8420303235	Mathematical Physics I	3	4.77
8	8420302188	Physics Measurement System	2	3.18	8	8420302236	Learning Theories	2	3.18
TOTAL			20	31.80	TOTAL			19	30.21

*) integrated with practicum

3rd Semester					4th Semester
	Code	Course Name	CU	ECTS		Code	Course Name	CU	ECTS
1	8420302233	Physical Education	2	3.18	1	8420303115	Electromagnetism*)	3	4.77
2	8420304130	Mechanics*)	4	6.36	2	8420303076	Modern Physics*)	3	4.77
3	8420303218	Thermodynamics*)	3	4.77	3	8420302241	Basic Electronics II*)	3	4.77
4	8420302237	Basic Electronics I*)	3	4.77	4	8420303081	Waves*)	3	4.77
5	8420303238	Mathematical Physics II	3	4.77	5	8420303196	Statistics	3	4.77
6		English for Physics	3	4.77	6	8420302243	Educational Philosophy	2	3.18
7	8420302240	Learning Evaluation	2	3.18	7	8420302244	Innovative Learning Planning	2	3.18
					8		Elective course	2	3.18
TOTAL			20	31.80		TOTAL		21	33.39

*) integrated with practicum

5th Semester					6th Semester
	Code	Course Name	CU	ECTS		Code	Course Name	CU	ECTS
1	8420302224	Entrepreneurship	2	3.18	1	8420302144	Optics*)	3	4.77
2	8420302247	Statistical Physics	2	3.18	2	8420303080	Solid State Physics	3	4.77
3	8420303069	Quantum Physics	3	4.77	3	8420302108	Physics Laboratory	2	3.18
4	8420303077	Physics for School	3	4.77	4	8420302099	Earth and Space Science	2	3.18
5	8420302250	School Curriculum	2	3.18	5	8420302184	Seminar	2	3.18
6	8420302129	Learning Media	2	3.18	6	8420302230	Microteaching	2	3.18
7	8420304249	Research Methodology	3	4.77	7		Elective course	2	3.18
8		Elective course	2	3.18	8		Elective course	2	3.18
9		Elective course	2	3.18	9		Elective course	2	3.18
TOTAL			21	33.39	TOTAL			20	31.80

*) integrated with practicum

7th Semester					8th Semester
	Code	Course Name	CU	ECTS		Code	Course Name	CU	ECTS
1	8420303068	Nuclear Physics	3	4.77	1	8420306189	Thesis	6	9.54
2	8420301257	Teaching Internship	3	4.77
3	8420303226	Community Service	3	4.77
4		Elective course	2	3.18
5		Elective course	2	3.18
6		Elective course	2	3.18
7		Elective course	2	3.18
TOTAL			17	27.03	TOTAL			6	9.54

*) integrated with practicum

Table 4. Elective Courses

Elective Course Odd Semester							Elective Course Even Semester
No	Code	Course Name	CU	ECTS	Semester	No		Code	Course Name	CU	ECTS	Semester
1	8420302262	Astronomy	2	3.18	7	15		8420302265	STEAM Learning	2	3.18	4
2	8420302266	Robotics Physics	2	3.18	5	16		8420302253	Physics e-learning	2	3.18	6
3	8420302063	Earth Science	2	3.18	5	17		8420302098	Integrated Science	2	3.18	4
4	8420302272	Energy material	2	3.18	5	18		8420302267	School Laboratory Management	2	3.18	4
5	8420302261	Disaster Mitigation	2	3.18	7	19		8420302252	Audiovisual Physics	2	3.18	4
6	8420302132	Mechanical of Technique	2	3.18	7	20		8420302246	Physics of Photography	2	3.18	4
7	8420302178	Electrical Circuits	2	3.18	7	21		8420302143	Multimedia	2	3.18	6
8	8420302073	Advanced Mathematical Physics	2	3.18	7	22		8420302269	Physics Edutainment	2	3.18	6
9	8420302183	History of Physics	2	3.18	7	23		8420302259	Physics Communication and Media Analysis	2	3.18	6
10	8420302268	Physics Argumentation	2	3.18	7	24		8420302264	Measurement and Instruments of Physics Education	2	3.18	6
11	8420302263	Olympic Physics	2	3.18	5	25		8420302251	Study of UN, TIMSS, and PISA	2	3.18	6
12	8420302271	Development of Physics Curriculum	2	3.18	5	26		8420302245	Physics Literacy	2	3.18	6
13	8420302254	Physics Local Wisdom	2	3.18	5	27		8420302260	Item Response Theory	2	3.18	6
14	8420302258	Advanced Innovative Learning	2	3.18	5	28		8420302270	Computer Based Assessment	2	3.18	6
56 CU = 89.04 ECTS

 Table 5. Summary of credit unit (CU) and ECTS of each semester in the UPPE

No	Semester	CU	ECTS
1	1	20	31.80
2	2	19	30.21
3	3	20	31.80
4	4	21	33.39
5	5	21	33.39
6	6	20	31.80
7	7	17	27.03
8	8	6	9.54
		144	228.96