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Summer Sessions 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: PHYS-1315- Section: 71 Physical Science I |
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| Instructor | Behrouz Pounaki | ||||||||||
| pounakib@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6437 | ||||||||||
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| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||||
| Course Information | |||||||||||
| Description | Course, designed for non-science majors, that surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology. | ||||||||||
| Prerequisites | Basic skill competency in reading, writing, and math. learn how to use Blackboard. | ||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills: Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine the extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify the conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills: Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. PSLO3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. Identifies mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete a task; uses mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete a task; analyzes how to use the principles, and applies problem-solving skills in mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete a task with correct informed conclusions. PSLO 4: Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. Helps the team move forward by discussing merits of alternative ideas; Treats team members respectfully; uses positive facial, |
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| Core Objectives |
* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * PSLO Alpha: Reading Skills-Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills: Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine the extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify the conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills: Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. PSLO3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. Identifies mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete a task; uses mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete a task; analyzes how to use the principles, and applies problem-solving skills in mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete a task with correct informed conclusions. PSLO 4: Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. Helps the team move forward by discussing merits of alternative ideas; Treats team members respectfully; uses positive facial, vocal or written tone, or language to convey a positive attitude; Motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task; Provides assistance/encouragement to team members; completes all assigned tasks by deadline; Addresses conflict constructively; or helps the group avoid conflict completely. |
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| Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Conceptual Physical Science by Paul Hewitt, 6th ed, Pearson Addison Wesley. ISBN-13: 9780134060484. Other editions are acceptable. Other supplemental information will be provided by the instructor. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week CHAPTERS CONTENTS 1 CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3 Patterns of Motion & Equilibrium, Newton's Laws of Motion, Momentum & Energy. 2 CHAPTERS 4, 5, Gravity, Fluid Mechanics 3 CHAPTERS 6, 7 Thermal Energy, Heat Transfer 4 CHAPTERS 12, 13 Atoms and the Periodic Table, The Atomic Nucleus 5 CHAPTERS 14, 15 Elements of Chemistry, Atomic Bonding 6 FINAL EXAM |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
As posted on Blackboard. Week Chapter(s) Contents 1 1, 2, 3 Patterns of Motion & Equilibrium, Newton's Laws of Motion, Momentum & Energy. 2 4, 5, Gravity, Fluid Mechanics, Thermal Energy, Heat Transfer 3 6, 7 Thermal Energy, Heat Transfer 4 12, 13 Atoms and the Periodic Table, The Atomic Nucleus 5 14, 15 Elements of Chemistry, Atomic Bonding 6 Final Exam |
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| Final Exam Date | July 10, 2021 - 1:0 AM | ||||||||||
| Grading Scale | 88 - 100=A 78 - 87=B 69 - 77=C 59 - 68=D 58 and lower = F Roundup for decimals | ||||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Homework: 10 HW Assignments 50% Quiz: 4 Quizzes 20% Midterm Exam: 2 Tests 20% Comprehensive Final 1 Test 10% Total 100% No grades are dropped, and any uncompleted assignment, exam or quiz will be averaged in with a grade of zero “0”. No makeup exams, homework or quizzes are given and there are NO retakes/resubmission on any exam, quiz or homework. Late assignments will not be accepted and will result in a grade of zero. Exams, Quizzes and homework that are not taken/submitted as scheduled will receive a grade of zero. The quiz and exam questions will primarily be of multiple-choice, true-false or matching type. Any of the quizzes or exams may contain essay questions. Laboratory courses and their grades are independent of the lecture course. Lecture and Lab grades are NOT combined. |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||||
| Instructor Policies | 1. Every assignment, test, homework, etc. should be typed, and submitted/posted on Blackboard. NO submission You are expected to be courteous towards the instructor and your classmates. You are expected to be on time for online meetings. It is students’ responsibility to have a reliable computer and internet access for the duration of this course. Exams and quizzes can only be taken on a laptop or desktop computer. If your laptop/desktop computer breaks for any reason during the semester, it does not excuse requirements and deadlines of the course. It is your responsibility to make sure all exams and assignments are completed by their due date and according to the instructions given. If uncertain about the reliability of your internet access during the exams, then use the computers at the library. SafeAssign app on Blackboard examines all the assignments for any plagiarism. Matching of 20% or more will lead to a zero “0” grade ( 1st offense) and failure of the course (2nd offense) for all the parties involved. It is student’s responsibility to prevent any failure of this kind by all means. College assigned email accounts will be used to deliver official college correspondence. Each individual is responsible for information sent and received via the email account. Your instructor will not accept any correspondence by any other person via your college email account. This includes your parents/guardians. Parents/guardians of early college or dual credit students are requested please to contact Ms. Billups at billupshm@lamarpa.edu or (409) 984-6102. Faculty should not communicate with parents. This is institute policy. | ||||||||||
| Attendance Policy | None. | ||||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||||
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| Important Information | |||||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA. | ||||||||||
| Other |
1. The schedule for assignments , quizzes, and exams is posted on the course website and it is the responsibility of the student to be aware of the schedule. Special reminders will not be sent out. It is essential that you check your LSCPA email every day. Please make sure that your emails express complete thoughts and/or state specific questions. I can't address an email that states "I don't understand" --- give me the specific details of what your question is. Make sure that you include the course and section number in all emails. If you use the "Send email" link from the course website, this information will automatically be included. 2. For all school holidays and information regarding Drops/withdrawals refer to school policies. 3. I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. 4. COVID-19 Please read the information and implement the recommendations https://www.lamarpa.edu/General/Alerts/COVID-19 |
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| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||
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