SC 130 Physci lab syllabus

Lecture topics and corresponding laboratoriess with cross-references to the text section numbers. The three-digit numeric prefixes correspond to the textbook section.

Key	Topic	Lecture	Laboratory
L01	Measures	Density intro	012 Density 📄
L02	Motion	021 RipStik linear	022 Linear motion 📄
L03	Motion	031 RipStik acceleration	032 Acceleration of gravity 📄
L04	Motion	041 Banana leaf marble ramp	042 Conservation of momentum 📄
L05	Forces	051 Newton's laws	052 Friction 📄
L06	Heat	061 Temperature	062 Cooling curve 📄
L07	Earth	071 Find Binky	072 Latitude & longitude 📄
L08	Weather	081 Humidity and precipitation	082 Clouds 📄
L09	Sound	091 Waves	092 Speed of sound 📄
L10	Spectra	101 Color	102 Colors of light 📄
L11	Optics	111 Lenses	112 Reflection and pparent depth 📄
12	Electricity	121 Ohms law	No lab
L13	Chemistry	131 Introduction to the elements	132 Acids & Bases 📄
L14	Astronomy	Planetary presentations	142 Mathematical models lab practicum 📄
L15	Cosmology	Elegant Universe	152 Site swap notation

Laboratories have laboratory reports written up each week using Desmos to produce tables and graphs which are then screen captured and integrated into word processing software such as Google Docs. The reports will be submitted via Canvas and marked using rubrics in Canvas. The structure of the reports is detailed in a Google document. Reports are due the evening of the laboratory. Reports can be turned in up to seven days late without penalty after the laboratory session.

• 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.
• Textbook: Physical Science 6.0 Edition by Dana Lee Ling
• Minimum required materials: Smartphone able to run Canvas app, Google sheets app, Desmos app.
• Recommended materials: Laptop. Stunning sunglasses. Thursdays bring your laptop or mobile phone to laboratory class with you to lab!
• Apps: Graphing: https://www.desmos.com/calculator Android iOS
  Canvas: https://comfsm.instructure.com
  Documents: Google docs Android iOS
• Academic honesty policy Academic honesty policy BP 3116 Academic honesty procedure AP 3116

Program learning outcomes: The student will be able to:
3.5 Perform experiments that use scientific methods as part of the inquiry process.
3.4 Define and explain scientific concepts, principles, and theories of a field of science.
3.2 Present and interpret numeric information in graphic forms.
1.1 Write a clear, well-organized paper using documentation and quantitative tools when appropriate.
Course learning outcomes. The student will be able to:
1. Explore physical science systems through experimentally based laboratories using scientific methodologies
2. Define and explain concepts, theories, and laws in physical science.
3. Generate mathematical models for physical science systems and use appropriate mathematical techniques and concepts to obtain quantitative solutions to problems in physical science.
4. 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.