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Course pace: The course pace is set primarily by in-class activities. The course is fully residential.
Submissions policy: Laboratory reports are set to be due on the evening of the laboratory in order to keep the Canvas calendar and in-class activities in synch. The laboratory report can be submitted without a late penalty for up to a week after the laboratory activity. Submissions of laboratory reports close two weeks after the laboratory activity.
Participation policy: Participation in this residential course occurs through in-class attendance.
Communication policy: I can be contacted through Inbox conversations capability in Canvas or via email at dleeling@comfsm.edu.fm. You can also use that email address to send me a message from Google Chat or contact me with Google Meet. Additional contact information: Office: 320-2480 ext. 161 | Cell: 921-7961. I am also available in my office, calling in advance to determine if I am in is recommended.
Grading: Laboratory reports and tests generate points. Both laboratories and tests are important in this demanding and difficult course. This course places all of the weight on work done during the term. This course is about researching a system and writing a report on the findings. The course focuses on science as a process, not a memorized collection of facts. Success in this course depends on consistent completion of laboratory reports throughout the term. There is no way to bring a grade up late in the term. Your grade is a reflection of a body of work during the term. The final letter grade is based on the standard college policy: Obtain 90% of the points or more to obtain an A, 80% to 89% for a B, and so forth.
Learning outcomes:
A. Institutional Learning Outcomes:
2. Effective written communication: development and expression of ideas in writing through work in many genres and styles, utilizing different writing technologies, and mixing texts, data, and images through iterative experiences across the curriculum.
4. Problem solving: capacity to design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
8. Quantitative Reasoning: ability to reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of authentic contexts and everyday life situations; comprehends and can create sophisticated arguments supported by quantitative evidence and can clearly communicate those arguments in a variety of formats.
B. Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
GE 1.1 Write a clear, well-organized paper using documentation and quantitative tools when appropriate.
GE 3.2 Present and interpret numeric information in graphic forms.
GE 3.4 Define and explain the concepts, principles, and theories of a field of science.
GE 3.5 Perform experiments that gather scientific information and to utilize, interpret,
and explain the results of experiments and field work in a field of science
C. Course and specific Student Learning Outcomes:
The student will be able to:
1. Explore physical science systems using scientific methodologies
1.1 Explore the laws of conservation of momentum and energy and demonstrate an understanding of the concept of conservation in physical science.
1.2 Define and explain Newton's three laws of motion
1.3 Explain the difference between heat and temperature, investigate the transfer of thermal energy.
1.4 Describe and define basic meteorological and climate concepts.
1.5 Define and calculate electrical current, voltage, power, and resistance.
1.6 Describe and define basic concepts in chemistry.
1.7 Describe and define basic concepts in astronomy and cosmology.
2. Generate mathematical models for physical science systems and use appropriate mathematical techniques and concepts to obtain quantitative solutions to problems in physical science.
2.1 Calculate and describe the relationship between time and distance for systems exhibiting linear motion
2.2 Calculate and describe the relationship between time and distance for systems exhibiting accelerated motion
2.3 Calculate and define the relationships among wave frequency, wave length, amplitude, and wave velocity
2.4 Calculate the relationship between minutes of latitude and longitude and meters, define and explain latitude and longitude.
2.5 Calculate and investigate optical relationships.
3. Demonstrate basic communication skills by working in groups on laboratory experiments and by writing up the result of experiments, including thoughtful discussion and interpretation of data, in a formal format using spreadsheet and word processing software.
3.1 Work cooperatively in laboratory groups and teams
3.2 Use spreadsheet software to set up data tables, charts, and find mathematical relationships between variables
3.3 Integrate tables and charts into documents exhibiting correct use of physical science vocabulary and concepts, showing control of grammar, and demonstrating organization and cohesion in written reports.