Ozarka College Curriculum Proposal s4
OZARKA COLLEGE CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
Course Title / PHYS2014 General Physics ICIP Code / 27.0102
Contact Person(s) / Holly Ayers/Jason Self
Effective date of proposal / Fall 2015
Proposal Summary / The division of math, science and education proposes an addition of PHYS2014 General Physics I, equivalent the ACTS course PHYS2014. This course will be required for the Associate of Science in Aviation. This course will also qualify as an elective offering for the Associate of Arts in General Education, and a directed science elective for the Associate of Arts in Teaching, Middle School Math/Science degree. The course will be submitted to ACTS for statewide articulation. Topics will include mechanics in one and two dimensions, fluids, thermodynamics and mechanical waves and sound. This course does include a lab requirement. This course is an algebra and trigonometry-based physics course.
Need for the proposal / This course will be required for the Associate of Science in Aviation. This course will also qualify as an elective option for the Associate of Arts in General Education, and a directed science elective for the Associate of Arts in Teaching, Middle School Math/Science degree. The course will be submitted to ACTS for statewide articulation.
Curriculum outline / Please see attached syllabus.
Faculty needed for proposal / None: Existing faculty will teach the course.
Description of resources / Library resources and current physical science/chemistry lab materials and technology are available. No additional needs are indicated at this time.
Costs associated with the activity / No additional costs are indicated.
Source of funding (if needed) / N/A
Similar activities in colleges within a 50 mile range / Black River Technical College: General Physics I
UACCB: Physics for Health Sciences
ASU-MH General Physics I and Lab
ASU-Newport: General Physics I and Lab
APPROVAL
Initial Committee / Date: ______
Chairperson Signature: ______
Faculty Council / Date: ______
Chairperson Signature: ______
Administrative Council / Date: ______
Chairperson Signature: ______
Board of Trustees
(If required) / Date
SIGNED COPY SHOWING ALL REQUIRED APPROVALS MUST BE SENT BACK TO CURRICULUM COMMITTEE FOR FILING.
ADHE Submission / Date:
ADHE Letter of Notification / Date:
AFTER ALL REQUIRED APPROVALS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, PROPOSED ITEM MAY BE ADDED TO CATALOG.
Assessment Methods
Implementation Date / Date:
(Add to Curriculum Committee Calendar)
Report back to Curriculum Committee / Date:
(Based on assessment measurements including course evaluation of instructions following the first offering of the curriculum.) (Add to Curriculum Committee Calendar)
Recommended Revisions / Date:
Curriculum Proposal Approval Process
1. Proposal is initiated in the Curriculum Committee for approval.
2. Faculty Council
3. Administrative Council
4. Board of Trustees, if necessary
5. Internal Process Completed—signed form back to Curriculum Committee
6. **ADHE notification or Approval—Curriculum Committee sent copy.
7. **Program may be legitimately entered in Ozarka College Catalog
8. Follow up review prepared 1 semester after courses offered and reported back to Curriculum Committee to complete Assessment Loop on Courses Offered.
Form Revised: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
The mission of Ozarka College is to provide life-changing experiences through education
PHYS 2014 General Physics and Lab
Course Syllabus
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College Fax: 870.368.2091
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Prerequisites: MATH1203 College Algebra
Course Description:
A non-calculus based course covering the essentials of mechanics, waves, sound, heat, electricity, magnetism and light with an introduction to modern physics. Both a conceptual foundation and problem solving abilities are emphasized. Laboratory exercises will supplement lectures. 4 credits
Rationale:
Students will become acquainted with terminology, techniques and applications. It also will provide a foundational knowledge necessary to solve problems and make decisions in their everyday life.
Outcomes/Learning Objectives:
· Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the different kinds of units and dimensional analysis.
· Solve one and two dimensional kinematics problems
· Understand and apply vectors in real world problems
· Understand and apply Newton’s three laws of motion
· Demonstrate knowledge of work, kinetic energy, and potential energy
· Solve linear momentum and collision problems
· Demonstrate knowledge of rotational motion
Text/Required Materials:
College Physics7th edition
ISBN: 9780321601834
Price: Wilson, Buffa, Lou
Author:
Access to a reliable (Microsoft capable not required, but is preferred due to
compatibility)computer and access to a reliable internet connection is required. Basic
knowledge of how a computer operates and how to perform basic function is also required.
Your computer will need the following programs to complete assignments: Word processor
such as Microsoft Word, Java (www.java.com), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Flash Player,
Shockwave Player (www.adobe.com).
Methods of Instruction:
Lecture, class discussion, evaluation. The student should try to access ALL material as SOON as it opens to ensure that your system is able to open and process the material. Alert the instructor immediately if you are having problems opening an assignment or evaluation.
Evaluation Procedures:
Evaluation instruments will include a combination of essay, problem solving, and short answer. Unannounced tests or homework may be administered, ranging from 10-100 points each. The purpose of unannounced test and homework is to encourage preparedness as well as being instructional. 4 exams at 100 points each. Laboratory exercises will also be conducted by the student. Each assignment will be worth 30 points. There are no drop grades, make ups, or extra credit in the course. A scientific research paper will also be part of the student's grade. The project will consist of research conducted by the student on a particular scientific topic and presented in a 5 page single spaced paper in AMA format at the end of the semester worth 10% of the student's grade.
Grading Scale:
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
00-59 = F
Exams 1-3 and all quizzes = 40% of grade
Final Exam = 30% of grade
Lab = 20% of grade
Research Paper = 10% of grade
Make-Up Policy:
It is the students responsibility to make-up missed homework or assignments. All
assignments, exams and quizzes are due by the date marked. Only college approved
excuses will be accepted for make up. Make ups will be at instructor's discretion. If a student is absent on the day of a major exam, they will receive a "0" until the exam can be taken on the
assigned make-up day. It is the instructor's prerogative to give an alternate exam for the
make-up exam/s.
Attendance Policy:
Regular class attendance and punctuality are required for all classes. If a student must miss due to illness, emergency, or college business, it is the student's responsibility to find out what classwork they missed. Absences from class can also negatively affect financial aid.
Academic Integrity
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. If an occurrence of cheating is detected, that student(s) grade will be adjusted accordingly, ranging from a grade penalty on the test or assignment involved - to an "F" in the course.
Special Needs
Any student with special needs that may require any adaptation or modification of classroom work is responsible for informing the faculty of those needs and possible modifications/adaptations.
Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of
courses with Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and the equitable treatment in the application of credits for the admissions and degree requirements. Course transferability is not guaranteed for courses listed in ACTS as "No Comparable Course." Additionally, courses with a "D" frequently do not transfer and institutional policies may vary. ACTS may be accessed on the Internet by going to the ADHE website and selecting Course Transfer (http://www.adhe.edu).
Tobacco Policy
Effective July 1, 2008, Ozarka College campuses are tobacco free. This policy includes all
buildings, grounds, and parking lots. Thank you for your cooperation.
Diversity Statement
Ozarka College is committed to learning for all students. One important component of student
learning is diversity education; learning about others, learning with others, and learning from
others. By providing diversity learning experiences, Ozarka College provides students with the
opportunity to work together to influence their future, the future of their country and the future of the wider global society.
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is located in room C114 of the John E. Miller Building on the
Melbourne campus and in the new Student Center Building in Ash Flat. Check with the main office in Mountain View for location on that campus. The center is free and open to all students. The SSC provides academic coaching by appointment or on a walk-in basis for individual or group tutoring. Success Coaches are available to assist with homework and help improve study and time management skills. The SSC also provides career counseling with the KUDER Career Planning System and resume assistance and has a job placement program. If you have any questions, visit our site at http://www.ozarka.edu/blogs/success, contact the SSC by phone: 870-368-2056 or email: .
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