TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
| I. COURSE : |
P 100 Physical Science: Chemistry and Physics P 100 L Physical Science Lab. |
4 c. h. |
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LOCATION
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Fisher 219
& F 302 |
0 c. h. |
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TIME: |
TTh 9:30-10:45 a.m. Labs: T 3:00-4:50 p.m. |
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II.
TERM : |
Spring 2008 |
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INSTRUCTOR: |
Dr. Joyce R. Baker |
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OFFICE: |
Fisher 215 |
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PHONE: |
(423) 746-5233 |
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E-MAIL: |
jrbaker@twcnet.edu
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URL: |
http://www.twcnet.edu/jrbaker/Teach/P100//index.html
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OFFICE HOURS: |
MWF 9:00-9:50 a.m., TTh 1:30- 2:30 a.m. or by appointment |
III. COURSE DESCRIPTION
: A survey course of physical sciences designed to enhance
a student's understanding of
astronomy, physics, chemistry and geology and his relationship
with the physical world around him.
IV. COURSE GOALS
& OBJECTIVES/COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
:
In this course a student is expected
to:
define terms used in physics, chemistry, astronomy and geology.
explain natural phenomena in the physical sciences.
state physical sciences theories and relate them to natural phenomena.
V. COURSE RELATIONSHIP
TO MAJOR PROGRAM & DEPARTMENTAL OR INSTITUTIONAL PURPOSES
:
To discover the impact of science and technology
in their daily living.
To use effective communication skills.
To meet ACR requirements.
VI.
COURSE RELATIONSHIP TO CONTENT AREA KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
FROM THE EDUCATION MATRICES
:
VII. TEXT AND OTHER
REQUIRED RESOURCES
Wynn & Wiggins,
Natural Science, Bridging the Gap, 5 th .ed.,
Simon & Schuster, 2000.
VIII. TOPICS OR
UNITS OF INSTRUCTION:
The Method of Science
, Atomic Theory
, Periodic Law
, Big Bang Theory
, Plate Tectonics Theory
and Geologic Time
.
IX. ADDITIONAL
READINGS
:
None
X.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION and LEARNING:
Collaborative learning groups, critical thinking techniques, lectures,
videotapes, laboratory, writing assignments and tests.
IX A. REQUIREMENTS
OF STUDENTS:
Classroom participation, laboratory participation, reading
assigned material and writing exercises (in and out of the classroom).
XI B. MEANS OF EVALUATION
:
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Hour Exams |
300 pt. |
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100 pt. |
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100 pt. |
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Comprehensive Final Exam |
200 pt. |
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Total possible points |
700 pt. |
XI C. Test Schedule
:
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Feb. 7
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March 25
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April 24
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May 1 |
Comprehensive Final Exam |
XI D. GRADING SCALE
:
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100.0-95.0% |
A |
76.9-73.0% |
C |
|
94.9-90.0% |
A- |
72.9-70.0% |
C- |
|
89.9-87.0% |
B+ |
69.6-67.0% |
D+ |
|
86.9-83.0% |
B |
66.9-63.0% |
D |
|
82.9-80.0% |
B- |
62.9-60.0% |
D- |
|
79.9-77.0% |
C+ |
59.0-0.0% |
F |
XI E. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance is required. If a test is missed because of illness, a make-up test must be taken within one week of the return to classes. If a test is missed because of an official school function, the test should be taken before the scheduled test date. Lecture attendance is required. Your grade is reduced by 10 points for every four absences, excused or unexcused. Makeup labs are not possible unless they are paper labs. Changes in dates of tests announced in class will take priority over what is printed in this syllabus. You will attend class when the instructor has excused absences, such as Jan 10, March 13, and April 15 & 17, 2008.
F. Cellular Telephones: All cell phones, pagers, alarms, etc. must be turned off during all class meetings. If a disruption occurs, especially during exams, the device will be confiscated. Cell phones will not be used as calculators on exams!
XII. CLINICAL/LABORATORY/FIELD-BASED
EXPERIENCES: There will be a charge for the laboratory
manual. It is $ 5.00. For more information see:
P 100 Lab Syllabus
XIII. ADDENDUM:
Every
effort will be made to accommodate disabilities. Please discuss your
disability with your instructor during a private interview
XIV.
HONOR CODE: Each student is expected to
abide by the TWC Honor Code, particularly on examinations. You
will be expected to sign a pledge for each exam. Specifically,
you will not cheat in any manner before or during the exam.
Please review the Honor Code in the “Tennessee Wesleyan College Student
Handbook & Calendar”.
Penalties: The first
violation of the Honor Code will have the activity scored as a zero and
the violation will be reported to the Academic Dean.
The second violation earns an F in the course.
XV. DATE OF REVISION
: January 2, 2008 INITIALED BY: JRB
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