I. COURSE: P 100 L Physical Science Lab. 0 c. h.

LOCATION: As noted by the instructor each day.

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III. COURSE DESCRIPTION: A laboratory course coordinated with P100 lectures. Laboratory and field exercises, computer resources, and videotapes will be utilized to enhance students' understanding of physical science, its concepts & methods.

IV. COURSE GOALS & OBJECTIVES/COMPETENCIES/SKILLS: In this course a student should enhance knowledge related to observation, investigation, measurement, data recording and analysis, and communication of results.

V. COURSE RELATIONSHIP TO MAJOR PROGRAM & DEPARTMENTAL OR INSTITUTIONAL PURPOSES: The student should better understand scientific information as reported in the popular and scientific media and better communicate information with appropriate qualifiers derived from familiarity with the scientific method.

VI. COURSE RELATIONSHIP TO CONTENT AREA KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS FROM THE EDUCATION MATRICES

VII. TEXT AND OTHER REQUIRED RESOURCES: A laboratory notebook is required. For each laboratory, a description of the experiment, statement of purpose, all data, data analysis and summary and/or conclusion must be entered into the laboratory notebook. The notebook must have self duplicating pages so that copies can be provided to the instructor as required.

VIII. TOPICS OR UNITS OF INSTRUCTION: See Laboratories

IX. ADDITIONAL READINGS: None

X. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION and LEARNING: The instructor will provide necessary laboratory materials and equipment, generally describe the experiments and be available for assistance as necessary. Students must participate in each laboratory individually or as part of a team. Critical thinking will be necessary to analyze results and prepare summaries. Each experiment must be recorded in the laboratory notebook. Each experiment should contain a purpose statement, experimental design, all data, calculations, result, and conclusions. If questions are to be answered, the answers should be in the laboratory notebook in complete sentences. When possible data and calculations should be presented in tabular form.

IX A. REQUIREMENTS OF STUDENTS: Laboratory participation is required and notebook keeping is crucial. Strict adherence to safety rules is absolutely required. Violation of safety rules will lead to expulsion from the laboratory and failure of the course.  Three absences from lab results in failure of the course.

XI B. MEANS OF EVALUATION: The laboratory grade is 50-75 points of the total grade in P 100, depending on how many labs are completed. The moon observation report is worth 65-100 points, depending on weather phenomenon.. You must participate in the star gazing evening or there is a 20 pt. penalty.

XI C. TEST SCHEDULE: Not applicable

XI D. GRADING SCALE: See syllabus for P100 lecture

XI E. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Makeup labs are possible only on the afternoon of a test.  You must arrange for the make-up lab in advance.  Attendance is required when the instructor has excused absences. Three absences from lab results in failure of the course.

XII. CLINICAL/LABORATORY/FIELD BASED EXPERIENCES: Items I-XII above have expanded this area for the P100 laboratory.

XIII. ADDENDUM: Any changes in this syllabus will be announced in class at the appropriate time. Written information will be provided on the P 100 Web pages:
www.twcnet.edu/jrbaker/Teach/Summer/P100/index.html

XIII B. DISABILITIES: Every effort will be made to accommodate disabilities. Please discuss your disability with your instructor during a private interview

XIV. DATE OF REVISION: June 25, 2007  INITIALED: JRB

Address question to:  Dr. Baker 
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