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Course Number: PS 14003
Course Title: Physical Science
Division of Math & Science
Arkansas Northeastern College
First Day Handout
Instructor:
Office:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Website:
Office Hours:
David Walls
C-104
573-695-2475
[email protected]
http://cooter.k12.mo.us/MrWalls/wallsPage.html
Tues/Thurs nights
Term:
Class Meeting Days:
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Fall 2011
Tues/Thurs
6:25-8:50
Lecture Hall
C 104 5:00-6:50
I.
Welcome!
Welcome to Physical Science.
II.
Course Catalog Description
This course is designed primarily for students other that those students planning a math or science major. It is
concerned with the concepts of matter and energy involved in the fields of chemistry, physics, electricity, and
magnetism. The application of scientific knowledge to daily life is emphasized and fundamental principles and
scientific methods are stressed.. Lab (PS 14011) must be taken concurrently and completed as part of the class..
Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in intermediate Algebra (MA 14083) or mathematical equivalent. This course is not
open to students enrolled in General Physics I or General Chemistry I.
III.
Course Rationale:
Physical science provides the opportunity for the development of independent, creative, and logical thinking and
enhances one’s understanding of the effects of the sciences upon the individual , society, and the environment.
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Course Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Grade “C” or better in intermediate Algebra (MA 14083) or mathematical equivalent. This course is not
open to students enrolled in General Physics I or General Chemistry I.
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Course Credits
4 credit hours with lab
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Required Texts and Materials
Textbook-An Introduction to Physical Science, 11th Edition James T. Shipman, Wilson and Todd. Houghton Mifflin
2006 Laboratory Manual-Berry and Walls
Calculator with (EXP) or (EE) key
Homework/Lab Journal (sections for Class notes, Homework, Labs, Tests and quizzes)
VII.
Basis for Final Grade
Three exams will be given after completion of lectures. To encourage attendance, open notebook quizzes will be
given during class, which will constitute a fourth exam.
No makeup tests or quizzes will be given. If a student misses a test, the final exam grade will substitute for the
missed exam.
Assessment
Homework notebook
Laboratory reports
3 exams
Notebook quizzes
Final Exam (Comprehensive)
Percent of Final Grade
10%
30%
30%
10%
20%
100%
Grading Scale (%)
90-100
A
80 - 89
B
70 - 79
C
60 - 69
D
0 - 59
F
VIII. Grade Dissemination
You can access your assignment grades online by logging in to this myANC course and clicking on Coursework
(http://myanc.anc.edu). Mid-tem and final grades can be accessed using Campus Connect on myANC. Please note
that scores returned mid-term are unofficial grades. If you need help accessing myANC contact the ANC Helpdesk by
email: [email protected].
IX.
Course Policies: Grades
No makeup tests or quizzes will be given. If a student misses a test, the final exam grade will substitute
for the missed exam. There are no makeup labs.
Grades of "Incomplete":
The current College policy concerning incomplete grades will be followed in this course. Incomplete grades are
given only in situations where unexpected emergencies prevent a student from completing the course and the
remaining work can be completed the next semester. Your instructor is the final authority on whether you qualify
for an incomplete. Incomplete work must be finished by the end of the subsequent semester or the “I” will
automatically be recorded as an “F” on your transcript.
Group Work Policy: Lab reports will be written at the end of each lab and turned in at the beginning of the next lab.
The reports will be graded and returned to the student and placed in the student’s homework Notebook.
Students must be present in order to turn in a Lab Report. No Make up Labs are offered!
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Course Policies: Technology and Media
Email: Arkansas Northeastern College has partnered with Google to host email addresses for ANC students.
myANCmail accounts are created for each student enrolled in the current semester and is the email address your
instructor will use to communicate with you. Access your email account by going to
http://mail.google.com/a/smail.anc.edu and using your first and last names, separated by a period for your
username. Your default password is the last six digits of your Student ID. If you cannot access your student
email, contact the MITS department at 762-1020 ext 1150 or ext 1207 or send an email to
[email protected].
Internet: This course has a web component on myANC.
Check the physical science website http://walls.southpemiscot.com often for calendar information and helpful
information about the class.
Classroom Devices: Cell phones, beepers, pagers and any other electronic devices must be turned off prior to
Class. Please do not call or text message during class!
Computer Labs: In addition to general-purpose classrooms, a number of computer laboratories are provided for
Instructional and student use. These networked laboratories are state-of-the-art and fully equipped with
Computers, printers, Internet connections and the latest software. The labs are open to students enrolled in one
or more credit hours at the College.
Technology Support: A lab assistant is generally present in the computer lab in B202 for assistance in using the
College computers. These assistants cannot help you with course assignments; specific questions regarding the
technology requirements for each course should be directed to the instructor of the course. Problems with
myANC or College email accounts should be addressed by email to [email protected].
XI.
Course Policies: Student Expectations
Disability Access: Arkansas Northeastern College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all
persons with disabilities. This First Day Handout is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with
disabilities who need accommodations in this course must contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester
to discuss needed accommodations. No accommodations will be provided until the student has met with the
instructor to request accommodations. Students who need accommodations must be registered with Dr. Blanche
Sanders or Suzanne Robinson at the Learning Assistance Center, Room L104.
Attendance Policy:
The student is expected to attend all classes and laboratory periods. The chapters should be read prior to class it is
responsibility of the student to obtain any handouts from the instructor before or after class. It is recommended that
a student with 5 or more absences at Midterm (3 during summer sessions) withdraws from the Rules of the college
prohibit instructors from dropping students from the class role for any reason. The student must accept the
Responsibility for withdrawing from any course to avoid a low or unwanted grade
Academic Conduct Policy:
Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. If you are uncertain as to what constitutes academic
dishonesty, please consult ANC’s Student Handbook (http://www.anc.edu/docs/anc_handbook.pdf) for further
details. Students are expected to do their own work. Plagiarism, using the words of others without express
permission or proper citation, will not be tolerated. Any cheating (giving or receiving) or other dishonest activity
will, at a minimum, result in a zero on that test or assignment and may be referred, at the discretion of the
instructor, to the Department Chair and/or Vice President of Instruction for further action.
Learning Assistance Center: The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) is a free resource for ANC students. The LAC
provides drop-in assistance, computer tutorials and audio/visual aids to students who need help in academic
areas. Learning labs offer individualized instruction in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary
development and college study methods. Tutorial services are available on an individual basis for those having
difficulty with instructional materials. The LAC also maintains a shelf of free materials addressing specific
problems, such as procedures for writing essays and term papers, punctuation reviews, and other useful materials.
For more information, visit the LAC website at http://www.anc.edu/LAC or stop by room L104 in the Adams/Vines
Library Complex.
Other Student Support Services: Many departments are ready to assist you reach your educational goals. Be sure
to check with your advisor; the Learning Assistance Center, Room L104; Student Support Services, Room S145; and
Student Success, Room L101 to find the right type of support for you.
XII.
Important Dates to Remember
Example:
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes:
Mid – Term Week:
Withdrawal Deadline:
Final Exam Week:
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Fri, August 25th, 2011
Week of October 14th , 2011
Fri, November 22nd, 2011
December 8th, 2011
Unit and Instructional Objectives with Schedule*
Chapter 1
Study Goals and Discussion - Measurement
Working through this chapter of the study guide will enable you to:
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See how our senses act as the basic inputs for information about the world around us.
Learn to distinguish between fundamental quantities, standard units, and derived units.
Understand why the units in which measurements are made are just as important as the actual numbers that are recorded
when you take the measurement.
Discuss some of the various systems of units that are currently in use.
Express quantities involving numbers of all sizes using powers-of-10 notation.
Convert measurements from one system of units into another system, or from one unit to another within a given system
Chapter 2
Study Goals and Discussion - Motion
Working through this chapter of the study guide will enable you to:
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Decide when to use vectors and when to use scalars when describing the motion of an object.
Learn about the physical processes and theories that are involved in the study of motion.
Identify the units in which each of the concepts of motion is expressed.
Distinguish among straight-line motion, uniform circular motion, and projectile motion.
Discover how acceleration due to gravity affects projectile motion near Earth's surface.
Chapter 3
Study Goals and Discussion - Force and Motion
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Find out the physical definitions of force and momentum.
Understand how changes in the motion of objects correlate with the forces that cause these changes.
Learn that the application of forces to objects follows three simple laws formulated by Isaac Newton, and be able to state
and explain these laws.
Distinguish between weight (a gravitational force) and mass (the quantity of matter), and tell how these are related to
each other near the surface of Earth.
See that any two massive objects in the universe exert an attractive force on each other.
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State the conservation laws that apply to linear momentum and angular momentum, and give examples of each.
Use proper units when working with the important concepts that you learn about in this chapter
Chapter 4
Study Goals and Discussion - Work and Energy
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Understand how work and energy are defined.
Perform calculations using the concepts of work, energy, and power.
Differentiate among the various types of energy, and tell how they are alike and how they differ.
Deal with the conservation of energy law and understand its importance in the overall scheme of physical science.
Determine the amount of power required to do a certain amount of work in a given period of time.
Describe the uses and sources of energy in the United States today.
Chapter 5
Study Goals and Discussion - Temperature and Heat
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Distinguish between heat and temperature and explain the units involved with each.
Learn how temperature scales are set up and how to convert temperature readings between scales.
Work with the concepts of specific heat and latent heat to determine heat requirements for increasing a material's
temperature or changing its phase.
Tell how heat can be transferred through various forms of matter or even through empty space.
Explain how solids, liquids, and gases differ, and be able to describe how the behavior of gases can be explained using the
kinetic theory of molecules.
Discover how kinetic energy in gases can serve as a model for understanding heat and pressure effects in all phases of
matter.
Understand the basis for the three laws of thermodynamics and how they apply to such diverse processes as heat engines
and refrigerators.
Show how entropy can be used to explain thermodynamic processes
Chapter 8
Study Goals and Discussion - Electricity and Magnetism
Working through this chapter of the study guide will enable you to:
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Define the fundamental property known as electric charge.
Explain how and when electric charge can move from one place to another and thereby produce electric current.
Describe magnetic fields using the concepts of magnetic field lines and magnetic poles.
Show how the interaction of electric and magnetic effects can be incorporated into one unified theory known as
electromagnetism.
Understand how the control of electron flow in circuits forms the basis for today's high-technology lifestyle.
Chapter 9
Study Goals and Discussion - Atomic Physics
Working through this chapter of the study guide will enable you to:
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Understand why a new theory known as the "dual nature of light" was required to explain the fact that light sometimes
must be depicted as a wave and sometimes as a particle.
Show how the particle theory of light was used by Niels Bohr to explain the structure of the atom and the emission line
spectra produced by gas-discharge tubes.
See how the quantum aspects of electromagnetic radiation led to the explanation of line emission spectra and to the
development of microwave ovens, lasers, and modern X-ray tubes.
Follow the extension of the concept that electromagnetic waves must sometimes be explained as particles to the idea that
particles, such as electrons, can sometimes exhibit wavelike properties.
Chapter 10
Study Goals and Discussion - Nuclear Physics
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Explain the basic structure of an atom and of its nucleus.
Show why certain nuclei are stable, whereas others are radioactive.
Describe the three most common modes of radioactive decay and understand the concept of radioactive half-life.
Write equations for nuclear reactions and calculate the energy released in these reactions.
Distinguish between the processes of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion and discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and
dangers of each as commercial power sources.
Chapter 11
Study Goals and Discussion - The Chemical Elements
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Understand the ways in which matter is classified by chemists.
Distinguish among types of solutions and tell how they form.
Identify the most common elements in our environment.
Use the periodic table to predict and explain the chemical properties of elements and explain why elements are collected
into groups and periods as they are in the periodic
Name some of the basic inorganic compounds, and write their chemical formulas.
Disclaimer: This First Day Handout was prepared under certain limited assumptions. Therefore, if the
students in the class seem to "fit" the design for the course and if events occur as planned, the schedule,
assignments, and assessments will be followed. The instructor has the option, however, to eliminate or
add assignments and/or assessments if he/she feels it is in the best interest of the students.