SYLLABUS Tulsa Community College, Southeast Campus Fall, 2014 Course: PHSC 1114 Physical Science CRN: 13115 Day and Time: MWF 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. Lectures Room: 8240 W 1:00 - 2:50 p.m. Labs Room: 8176

Instructor: Richard Walcott

TO CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE: Office: SE TBA Division Name: Science and Mathematics Phone: (918) 430 9629 Division Associate Dean: Ms. Lyn Kent E-mail: [email protected] Office: SE 8125 Phone: 918 - 595 – 7742 COMMUNICATIONS: Email: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex: [email protected]). All communications to you about TCC will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course. PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE Beginning Algebra – MATH 0013 COURSE DESCRIPTION A study of the basic principals and concepts of physics, nuclear science, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology, and geology. This course relates these basic sciences to man's physical world at an introductory level, and is intended primarily for the non-science major. Lecture: 3 hours Laboratory: 2 hours NEXT COURSE IN SEQUENCE None TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS An Introduction to Physical Science, 13th Edition, by Shipman, Wilson, and Higgins. General Physical Science Lab Manual - TCC, by Shihabi. Calculator.

Science and Math Learning Center, Room 8150, provides a quiet place to study, free science and math tutoring, free computer and internet access, calculators to check out, and a variety of audio-visual and computer-based instructional tools. Hours of operation are 8:00 am - 9:00 pm M-Th, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm F, and 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Sat. GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work

08/15/14 1 and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.

COURSE OBJECTIVES General physical science is designed to accomplish the following objectives:  Conduct experiments and collect data (observation)  Analyze data collected  Make a reasonable conclusion from conducting experiment  Apply in applications and problems in science  Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas and facts using equations and graphs  Give the correct derived units that result from mathematical calculations involving measured numbers having units  Define basic terms in physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy  Apply certain laws and rules in physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy  Solve simple problems in physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy  Explain how the applications of physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy affects society  Be able to think critically as it relates to the various course competencies by making inferences based on careful observation  Problem solve using specific processes and techniques  Recognize the need to acquire new knowledge

TEACHING METHODS General Physical Science is primarily a lecture course. Lectures will follow the textbook plan, presenting material in generally the same sequence as the textbook.

Another teaching method is laboratory experience. Most labs will allow the student to generate scientific data through experimentation, practice math skills while analyzing the data, and thereby comprehend the relationships within scientific principles.

Students are expected to read all lecture and laboratory material prior to class presentation or laboratory period. Students are expected to read all lecture and laboratory material prior to class presentation or laboratory period. Problems from the textbook will be assigned and you will be notified of the due date.

DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at [email protected] or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.

EVALUATION TECHNIQUES

LECTURE Exams - Three (5), 100 points each 2  Exams will be given at the end of each Unit.  No make-up exams will be given, unless notification is given before the day of the exam.  A thorough review of the exam material will be conducted before the exam.

Quizzes - Five (5), 10 points each  You will be notified when a quiz will be given.  If more than five quizzes are given, the best five will be used.  Quizzes cannot be made up.

Homework – Five (5), 30 points each  Homework will be due at the end of each Unit. I highly recommend that you begin the problem after each chapter is completed and not wait until the end of the Unit (comprised of several chapters).  If more than five homework assignments are given, the best five will be used.  Late homework will be penalized with a 20% reduction in grade.

Final Exam - One (1), 125 points  Mandatory - No Make-ups.  Comprehensive, covering the entire semester.

In-Class Participation 55 points  Students are encouraged to attend class regularly and be actively engaged in the learning process.

LABORATORY Reports – Fifteen (15), 10 points each  The thirteen best reports will be taken for the grade.  Laboratory work and reports will be completed during the specified lab period.  A neat completed report will be turned in at the beginning of the next lab period.  Experiments and reports cannot be made up. An absence during a lab period will result in a forfeit of all points associated with that lab.

GRADING SYSTEM Exams (5) 500 points Quizzes (5) 50 points Homework (5) 150 points Laboratory Reports (best 12 of 15) 120 points In class participation 55 points Final exam 125 points 1000 points Grading Scale: A: 900 - 1000 points B: 800 - 899 points C: 700 - 799 points D: 600 - 699 points

08/15/14 3 F: 0 - 599 points

MAKE-UP AND LATE ASSIGNMENTS POLICY No make-up exams will be given unless notification is given before the day of the exam. There are no make-up laboratories, quizzes, or final exam. All homework assignments are due on the assigned date.

ATTENDANCE Since academic success is dependent upon attendance to class, it is recommended that students make every effort to attend class. If an emergency does arise, please notify the instructor as soon as possible or make pre-arrangements with the instructor. Students who are absent from class are responsible for material covered in class and for any announcements made in their absence. Class participation is included in the grading procedure and one cannot participate if one is absent.

Bad Weather TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations, and via TCC Alerts. All students should sign up for TCC Alerts. Cancellation notices are also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu). If Tulsa Community College is closed due to the weather, we obviously will not have class. Any exams or quizzes scheduled for that day and any assignment due dates are automatically postponed until the next class meeting. INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website : www.tulsacc.edu COURSE WITHDRAWAL The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. The last day to withdraw from class (or change to audit) is Nov. 9th. Begin the process with a discussion with the faculty member assigned to the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change to an audit from a course after the drop/add period can alter the financial aid award for the current and future semesters. Students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student. Students who enroll in this class but fail to attend during the first two weeks of the class will be withdrawn after those two weeks for non-attendance.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OR MISCONDUCT Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a

4 policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:  Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a substitute assignment or test;  Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;  Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively withdraw the student from the class;  Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services. COMPUTER SERVICES ACCEPTABLE USE Access to computing resources is a privilege grated to all TCC faculty, staff, and students. Use of TCC computing resources is limited to purposes related to the College’s mission of education, research, and community service. Student use of technology is governed by the Computer Services Acceptable Use Statements/Standards found in the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. These handbooks may be obtained by contacting any Student Activities or Dean of Student Services office. CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE Courteous behavior will help you to learn, as well as your classmates. And, since learning is the goal of your presence in this class, please abide by the following rules:  Arrive for class on time and stay until we are finished. It is NOT ACCEPTABLE to be regularly late to class. On occasions when you know you will be arriving late or leaving early, please let me know in advance.  Food and most drinks are NOT allowed in the classroom. The only drink allowed is water.  TCC is now completely Tobacco-Free. Please abide by this.  I consider talking (by you) during my lecture time to be inconsiderate and inappropriate (unless of course you are talking to me!) Disruptive students may be asked to leave.  Tulsa Community College rules clearly state that un-enrolled children are NOT ALLOWED in classrooms.  All cell phones should be turned OFF during class, and pagers should be on vibrate. Any usage of such devices (as well as iPods, PDA’s, etc.) during class may result in the cell device being taken away and/or the user being asked to leave.

SYLLABUS CHANGES Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus.

DATES TO REMEMBER

 Friday, Nov. 7th – Last day to withdraw (with a grade of ‘W’) or to change from credit to audit  Friday, Nov. 28th - No Classes - Thanksgiving Break.  Monday, Dec. 8th - Final Exam 12:00 to 1:50 p.m.

08/15/14 5 Labs # Week # Topic 1 1 Safety, Calculator, and the Scientific Method 2 2 Measurements 3 3 Graphs 4 4 Accelerated Motion Down an Incline 5 5 The Simple Pendulum 6 6 Work and Power 7 7 Specific Heat 8 8 On-Line Wave Demonstrations 9 9 Electromagnetic Waves 10 10 The Speed of Sound in Air 11 11 Ohm's Law 12 12 Atomic Structure 13 13 Balancing Chemical Equations 14 14 Physical and Chemical Change 15 15 Mineral Identification

TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE The instructor may change this schedule AT ANY TIME by verbal or written notification in class. Unit 1 Mechanics (Weeks 1 – Lesson Chapter 4)

Lesson 1 – Introduction to the Scientific Method Chapter 1 Lesson 2 – Units and Measurements Chapter 1 Lesson 3 - Conversions Chapter 1 Quiz1 (Ch 1) Lesson 4 – Motion Chapter 2 Lesson 5 – Acceleration Chapter 2 Lesson 6 – Newton’s Laws of Motion Chapter 3 September 15th Exam 1, Homework 1 Due.

Unit 2 Energy (Weeks 5 – 7)

Lesson 7 – Work Chapter 4 Quiz 2 (Ch 2 – 3) Lesson 8 – Energy and Energy Forms Chapter 4 Lesson 9 – Power Chapter 4 Lesson 10 – Search of Energy, Temperature & Chapter 5 Heat September 29th Exam 2, Homework 2 Due.

6 Unit 3 Electromagnetism & Waves (Weeks 7 – 10) Lesson 11 – Waves Chapter 6 Lesson 12 – The Nature of Light & Sound Chapters 6, 7 Lesson 13 – Coulomb’s Law Chapter 8 Quiz 3 (Ch 5 – 7) Lesson 14 – Simple Electric Circuits Chapter 8 Lesson 15 – Parallel versus Series Connections Chapter 8 Lesson 16 – Motors, Generators, & Chapter 8 Transformers October 27th Exam 3, Homework 3 Due.

Unit 4 The World of Atoms – Chemistry (Weeks 11 - 14) Lesson 17 – Early Concepts of the Atom Chapter 9 Quiz 4 (Ch 8 – 9) Lesson 18 – Some Preliminaries in the Atomic Chapters World 9,10 Lesson 19 – Nuclear Science Chapter 10 Lesson 20 – Nuclear Fission Chapter 10 Lesson 21 – Chemistry of Matter & Periodic Chapter 11 Table Lesson 22 – Chemical Bonding, Acids & Bases Chapters 12 13 November 17th Exam 4, Homework 4 Due.

Unit 5 Earth Science & Astronomy (Weeks 15 -16) Lesson 23 – Meteorology Chapters 19, 20 Quiz 5 (Ch 11- 13, 19 - 20) Lesson 24 – Geology Chapter 21, 22 Lesson 25 - Astronomy Chapter 15 - 18 December 1st Exam 5, Homework 5 Due. December 3rd/5th Final Exam Review

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