Science 110 Syllabis

http://www.umpi.maine.edu/~mccartnk/sci07.htm

"The time has come," the Walrus said,
"To talk of many things: ..."

- Lewis Carroll

Syllabis: Sci 110 (Science I), Fall, 2007:
Lecture:9:00-9:50, MWF, Folsom 303.
Lab: separate.

Text: Tillery, Enger and Ross, Integrated Science (3^rd ed., 2^nd ed. also fine)

Instructor: Kevin McCartney (office: 302 Folsom, hours: 10:00-11:00)

office phone 768-9482; home phone 492-4766
email: mccartney@polaris.umpi.maine.edu

Description
Sci 110 is the first semester of a two semester lecture and laboratory course in the sciences for the non science major. This course introduces the scientific method and major unifying theories from physics and the earth sciences with applications to real world problems. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: A passing score on both the mathematics and the science placement tests or, if required, successful completion of PBS 012 and 017 or evidence of competency in basic mathematics and science at least equivalent to that of PBS 012 and 017. Credits: 4. Offered every semester.

Grading

No make-up exams unless a valid excuse is given before the missed test.
(lecture; 3/4 of total credit)		(lab; 1/4 of total credit)	final grades
Test 1	125 pnts	5 lab scores 20 pnts each total 100 pnts	A = 90% (720 pnts)
Test 2	125 pnts		B = 80% (640 pnts)
Test 3	125 pnts		C = 70% (560 pnts)
Final (cumulative)	225 pnts		D = 60% (480 pnts)
Total Lecture	600 pnts	doubled=200 pnts	F < 60% (560 pnts)

A steady improvement in test scores may be used in revising grade upwards. Otherwise, grades will not be curved. Attendance can be taken into account in the case of borderline grades.

Below is a tentative schedule of Science 110 lectures and labs
(Fall, 2007)

Assignments should be read before class.
# date lecture title reading: Lab title

2nd ed. 3rd ed.

1 8/27 Introduction, What is Science? 1:2-18 1:2-20 Lab Safety, Measurements

2 8/29 Measurements in Science 1:4-12 1:4-20

3 8/31 Communications in Science 1:4-18 1:4-12

9/3 Labor Day (No class)

4 9/5 Motion and Force 2:22-38 2:24-41 Motion

9/5 Last day to add/drop

5 9/7 Motion and Force 2:22-38 2:24-41

6 9/10 Motion under influence of gravity 2:22-43 2:24-47 Mechanics

Quiz 1

7 9/12 Work, Power and Energy 3:48-56 3:52-65

8 9/14 continued; Energy Sources 3:56-59 3:61-65

9 9/17 Temperature and Heat 4:64-81 4:70-91 Heat and Temperature

10 9/19 Phases and Phase Change 4:64-81 4:70-91

11 9/21 Waves and Sound 5:86-96 5:98-109

9/24 Exam I (material through 9/21) Electricity

Quiz 2

12 9/26 Waves and Sound 5:86-96 5:98-109

13 9/28 Electrical charges and Ohm´s Law 6:106-115 6:120-130

14 10/1 Amps, Volts, batteries and circuits 6:116-125 6:131-141 Magnetism

15 10/3 Magnets, Electromagnets and motors 6:116-125 6:131-141

16 10/5 Light Waves 7:130-146 7:148-166

10/8-12 OCTOBER BREAK

17 10/15 Properties of Light 7:130-146 7:148-166 Particle Waves

Quiz 3

18 10/17 The Atom 8:152-161 8:172-186

19 10/19 Elements 8:152-161 8:172-186

20 10/22 Fission and Fusion 11:214-232 11:234-253 Visible Light

21 10/24 What is (and what is not) Science? 1:16-18 1:18-20

10/26 Exam II (material through 10/24)

22 10/29 The Universe 12:236-248 12:258-273 Solar System

Quiz 4

23 10/31 Galaxies and Stars 12:236-248 12:258-273

10/31 Last day to withdrawl without penalty

24 11/2 History of the Solar System 13:254-273 13:278-298

25 11/5 History of the Earth, rock cycle 14:276-285 15:322-332 Rocks and Minerals

26 11/7 Plate Tectonics 14:276-285 15:322-332

27 11/9 Mountains and Earthquakes 15:296-307 15:322-340

11/12 Veterans Day (No Class)

28 11/14 Igneous and Sedimentary Rocks 15:307-317 16:357-366 Map Coordinates

Quiz 5

29 11/16 Streams and Floods 15:311-314 16:361-366

30 11/19 Groundwater 15:311-314 18:408-410 No labs
this week

11/23-25 THANKSGIVING

31 11/26 The Geologic Record 21:462-468 22:516-531 Topographic Maps

32 11/28 Geologic History of Organic Evolution 20:433-436
21:454-468 21:495-497
22:516-531

33 11/30 Exam III (material through 11/30)

34 12/3 Orbital Characteristics of the Earth; seasons 16:320-348 14:302-318 FINAL LAB QUIZ

35 12/5 Atmospheric Cycles in Ocean and Atmosphere 16:320-348 17:372-395

12/7 Motions in Oceans

36 12/10 Weather and Climate 16:320-348 17:372-395

Final Exam: Friday, 8-10:00

GENERAL COURSE POLICIES

COURTESY

Be on time to class.
Do not leave during the class period unless there is an emergency.
Refrain from unnecessary conversation with your neighbors during class.
Place all waste in the appropriate waste containers.
Do not mark or cut desk, table, or bench tops.

ACCOMMODATION OR ASSISTANCE FOR A DISABILITY
If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in this course, please make an appointment to talk with me to discuss how I can help you and contact Myrna McGaffin, Director, Student Support Services, South Hall, phone ext. 613 or 768-9613

ATTENDANCE & MAKE-UP

Attendance of all scheduled class meetings is a requirement of the course and the student is both responsible and accountable for the information presented and the activities carried out during the class period in accordance with the schedule published in the syllabus for the course.

Tests not taken when scheduled and assignments not done and handed in as scheduled will receive a score of zero points unless the student has obtained the instructor's permission to make the test or assignment up or to hand the assignment in late. In such cases the instructor will establish a new schedule for completion which must be met. Permission to make up a test or assignment or to hand an assignment in late will only be considered for documented cases of illness, accident, or written notification of an authorized absence or leave from the university.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

Academic honesty is required and the student should refer to the policy of the University pertaining to academic honesty published in the current issue of the University of Maine at Presque Isle Student Handbook. Violations of academic honesty include:

Receiving or giving aid on examinations.

The use of any form of notes or reference material not specifically authorized for use on an exam by the instructor.

Any form of plagiarism or dry labbing (making up data) on assignments or exercises.

If the instructor has reasonable cause to believe that the policies of academic honesty have been violated he will discuss the matter with the individual or individuals involved and, depending on the nature and gravity of the violation, assign the individual or individuals involved a grade of F (zero points) for the violated work or require that the individual or individuals withdraw from the course with a grade of F.

The University guarantees specific rights to students and there is an Academic Appeals procedure for a student with a grievance concerning alleged violations of the explicitly stated and/or published policies regarding a particular course. Refer to Academic Appeal under the Academic Policies section of the current University Catalog as well as The Student's Bill of Rights and Student Grievances under Section 2 of the current Student Handbook.

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#	date	lecture title	reading:		Lab title
			2nd ed.	3rd ed.
1	8/27	Introduction, What is Science?	1:2-18	1:2-20	Lab Safety, Measurements
2	8/29	Measurements in Science	1:4-12	1:4-20
3	8/31	Communications in Science	1:4-18	1:4-12


	9/3	Labor Day (No class)
4	9/5	Motion and Force	2:22-38	2:24-41	Motion
	9/5		Last day to add/drop
5	9/7	Motion and Force	2:22-38	2:24-41


6	9/10	Motion under influence of gravity	2:22-43	2:24-47	Mechanics Quiz 1
7	9/12	Work, Power and Energy	3:48-56	3:52-65
8	9/14	continued; Energy Sources	3:56-59	3:61-65


9	9/17	Temperature and Heat	4:64-81	4:70-91	Heat and Temperature
10	9/19	Phases and Phase Change	4:64-81	4:70-91
11	9/21	Waves and Sound	5:86-96	5:98-109


	9/24	Exam I (material through 9/21)			Electricity Quiz 2
12	9/26	Waves and Sound	5:86-96	5:98-109
13	9/28	Electrical charges and Ohm´s Law	6:106-115	6:120-130


14	10/1	Amps, Volts, batteries and circuits	6:116-125	6:131-141	Magnetism
15	10/3	Magnets, Electromagnets and motors	6:116-125	6:131-141
16	10/5	Light Waves	7:130-146	7:148-166


	10/8-12	OCTOBER BREAK


17	10/15	Properties of Light	7:130-146	7:148-166	Particle Waves Quiz 3
18	10/17	The Atom	8:152-161	8:172-186
19	10/19	Elements	8:152-161	8:172-186


20	10/22	Fission and Fusion	11:214-232	11:234-253	Visible Light
21	10/24	What is (and what is not) Science?	1:16-18	1:18-20
	10/26	Exam II (material through 10/24)


22	10/29	The Universe	12:236-248	12:258-273	Solar System Quiz 4
23	10/31	Galaxies and Stars	12:236-248	12:258-273
	10/31		Last day to withdrawl without penalty
24	11/2	History of the Solar System	13:254-273	13:278-298


25	11/5	History of the Earth, rock cycle	14:276-285	15:322-332	Rocks and Minerals
26	11/7	Plate Tectonics	14:276-285	15:322-332
27	11/9	Mountains and Earthquakes	15:296-307	15:322-340


	11/12	Veterans Day (No Class)
28	11/14	Igneous and Sedimentary Rocks	15:307-317	16:357-366	Map Coordinates Quiz 5
29	11/16	Streams and Floods	15:311-314	16:361-366


30	11/19	Groundwater	15:311-314	18:408-410	No labs this week
	11/23-25	THANKSGIVING


31	11/26	The Geologic Record	21:462-468	22:516-531	Topographic Maps
32	11/28	Geologic History of Organic Evolution	20:433-436 21:454-468	21:495-497 22:516-531
33	11/30	Exam III (material through 11/30)


34	12/3	Orbital Characteristics of the Earth; seasons	16:320-348	14:302-318	FINAL LAB QUIZ
35	12/5	Atmospheric Cycles in Ocean and Atmosphere	16:320-348	17:372-395
	12/7	Motions in Oceans


36	12/10	Weather and Climate	16:320-348	17:372-395