Science 1101 Principles of Science I Sections 01 & 02 Instructor Office Hours Prerequisite Textbook Dr. Jerald D. Hendrix office: Science 332 web: http://science.kennesaw.edu/~jhendrix phone: 770-423-6437 email: jhendrix@kennesaw.edu Voice mail and email messages are generally answered within two business days. Office hours during the summer session are by appointment only. ENGL 0099, READ 0099, MATH 0099, if required Principles of Environmental Science 2 nd edition by Cunningham and Cunningham Lecture Monday & Wednesday 8:00 10:45 am Kennesaw Hall 1104 Laboratory There are two laboratory exercises scheduled each week. Most of the laboratory work is done online; however, certain exercises must be completed in the on-campus Science laboratory (see below for details). Here are the times for the on-campus laboratories: Section 01 Monday 11:00 am 1:00 pm Section 02 Wednesday 11:00 am 1:00 pm Nursing Building 112 Catalog Description Prerequisite: ENGL 0099, READ 0099, MATH 0099, if required. This course is the first in a two-part sequence that fulfills the general education science requirement. Using the context of environmental issues, it introduces students to the basic nature of matter, energy, and living systems and to the nature of science. Emphasis is placed on making decisions about scientific issues. Science 1101 is not designed for science majors and is not a prerequisite for introductory courses in biology, chemistry, or physics. General Class Policies: Maximizing your Chances for Success 1. Learning is the responsibility of the student. The instructor s role is to facilitate learning (by lecturing, answering questions, etc.) and to evaluate learning (by quizzes, exams, and other graded assignments). Remember that you are doing this work for yourself (to prepare for future endeavors), not for the instructor. 2. Success in this class will require a time commitment outside of class time. Each student should schedule specific blocks of study time devoted exclusively for this class. Ideally, there should be scheduled time between each lecture period for review and preparation. The amount of study time required will vary with individual students. 3. You should study assigned chapters in the textbook and other assigned readings before the lecture in which they are discussed. 4. Regular lecture attendance is essential for success in this class. This is not an online course. Although some material (such as PowerPoint presentations or lab exercises) may be posted on the Internet, you cannot expect to get all of the necessary information from this source. If you must miss class, it is your responsibility to get the notes you miss from another student. Science 1101/01 & 02 Instructor: Hendrix Page 1
5. You must attend the section in which you are enrolled. 6. All sections of Science 1101 have similar general objectives and methods. However, the specific requirements and order of topics may vary from one instructor to another. 7. Be on time for class. Students who are chronically late may be refused admission. 8. Cellular telephones, pagers, and similar devices must be turned off during class. 9. During lecture, avoid conversation and other disruptions that distract other students from listening and learning. If you have a question or comment, direct it to the professor. 10. Occasionally, it may be necessary for the instructor to make corrections or changes to the syllabus. Corrections or changes to the syllabus will be announced in class, and an updated syllabus will be posted on the web. Laboratory Policies 1. Participation in laboratory activities is required. 2. The laboratory manual is located online at: http://science.kennesaw.edu/biophys/gened/1101labs/index.htm 3. Two laboratory exercises are scheduled each week. 4. The exercises are organized into four modules. After completing each module, you will submit a module worksheet to the instructor. The module worksheets will be online forms, posted by the instructor and available at the instructor s web site. The worksheets must be completed by the due dates listed in the schedule. Each worksheet is worth 25 pt. 5. In the schedule, laboratories are listed as Campus Computer Labs,, or. Campus Computer Labs: The first week s exercise must be completed in an oncampus Computer lab, either in the Burruss building or the Science Building. Labs: These exercises can be completed from any computer with an Internet connection, either on campus or at home. : These exercises must be completed in the Science 1101 laboratory. The laboratory is located in the Nursing Building, Room 112. Section 01 has oncampus laboratories scheduled for Mondays, 11:00 am 1:00 pm. Section 02 has oncampus laboratories scheduled for Wednesdays, 11:00 am 1:00 pm. Attendance in the laboratory is recorded by the instructor. If you fail to attend the laboratory during assigned weeks, you will receive a grade of zero for the entire module s worksheet. No joke. 6. Please note: During the weeks that lab attendance is required, you must attend during the scheduled week. The lab will not be available after the day that the exercise is scheduled. 7. Students are required to obey all safety regulations in the laboratory, as published in the laboratory manual and posted in the laboratory. Examination and Grading Policies Science 1101/01 & 02 Instructor: Hendrix Page 2
1. The grade in this class is determined by the total number of points earned on examinations and laboratory report sheets as listed below in Grade Determination. There is no opportunity for extra credit or grade replacement. 2. Examinations are closed book, multiple-choice exams. The material covered on each exam is listed in the outline below. Exam questions include content from lectures and laboratory exercises. 3. The dates for examinations and other activities are listed below. Please mark them on your calendar. 4. Makeup policy: Makeup examinations will only be given for excused absences when the student has contacted the instructor prior to the examination. Written verification for the reason the exam is missed may be required. Makeup examinations consist exclusively of essay questions, and they are usually more difficult than the scheduled examination. Grade Determination 3 midterm exams @ 100 pt = 300 pt Final Exam = 100 pt 4 Lab Module Worksheets @ 25 pt = 100 pt Total 500 pt A = 90-100% (450 pt); B = 80-89% (400 pt); C = 70-79% (350 pt) D = 60-69% (300 pt); F = Below 60% (Below 300 pt) The deadline for withdrawal without academic penalty is July 1. See the college catalog for information pertaining to withdrawal from classes. Science 1101/01 & 02 Instructor: Hendrix Page 3
Science 1101/01 & 1101/02 Schedule Date Lecture Activities Lab Activities June 2 Syllabus None Lecture: The Nature of Science June 7 Lecture: Matter & Energy Lab Module 1 Orientation Lab Module 1: Skills & Principles Exercise 1.1: Experimental Analysis Campus Computer Labs Exercise 1.2: Statistics & Graphing June 9 Lecture: Matter & Energy Ditto June 14 Lecture: Matter & Energy Lab Module 2 Orientation Exercise 1.3: Measurement Module 1 Worksheet Due June 16 ----------------------------------------------------- Lab Module 2: Energy Exercise 2.1: Home Energy Audit June 16 Exam 1: Covers June 2 June 14 Ditto June 21 Lecture: Living Organisms Exercise 2.2: r-factors Exercise 2.3: Synthesis & Analysis Module 2 Worksheet Due June 23 June 23 Lecture: Living Organisms Ditto June 28 Lecture: Living Organisms Lab Module 3 Orientation Lab Module 3: Biogeochemical Cycling Exercise 3.1: Trees and Carbon Exercise 3.2: Carbon Cycling June 30 Exam 2: Covers June 21 June 28 Ditto July 5 Lecture: Ecology Lab Module 4 Orientation Exercise 3.3: Analysis of Personal Impacts Module 3 Worksheet Due July 7 ------------------------------------------------------ Lab Module 4: Ozone Exercise 4.1 Ground-level Ozone July 7 Lecture: Ecology Ditto July 12 Lecture: Ecology Exercise 4.2 Stratospheric Ozone Exercise 4.3 Analysis of Personal Impacts Module 4 Worksheet Due July 14 July 14 Exam 3: Covers July 5 July 12 Ditto July 19 Lecture: Earth & Space July 21 July 26 July 28 Lecture: Earth & Space Lecture: Earth & Space Final Exam, 9:00 11:00 am: Covers July 19 July 26 Science 1101/01 & 02 Instructor: Hendrix Page 4
ACADEMIC WITHDRAWAL (From College or Individual Courses) Students who find that they cannot continue in college for the entire semester after being enrolled, because of illness or any other reason, should complete an official withdrawal form. Forms may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. Students who officially withdraw from courses will be assigned grades of W which will not affect their overall scholastic average. Those students who stop attending classes and notify no one usually are assigned failing grades which jeopardize their chances of future academic success. Students may, by means of the same withdrawal form withdraw from individual courses while retaining others courses on their schedule. The last day to with draw without academic penalty for this semester is: July 1, 2004 Failure to do so will mean that the student has elected to receive the final grade earned in the course. The only exceptions to these withdrawal regulations will be for those instances that involve unusual and fully documented circumstances. Academic Integrity Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University s policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic malicious/intentional misuses of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an Informal resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct s minimum one semester suspension requirement. Disruption of Campus Life Statement It is the purpose of the institution to provide a campus environment, which encourages academic accomplishment, personal growth, and a spirit of understanding and cooperation. An important part of maintaining such an environment is the commitment to protect the health and safety of every member of the campus community. Belligerent, abusive, profane, threatening and/or inappropriate behavior on the part of students is a violation of the Kennesaw State University Student Conduct Regulations. Students who are found guilty of such misconduct may be subject to immediate dismissal from the institution. In addition, these violations of state law may also be subject to criminal action beyond the University disciplinary process. Science 1101/01 & 02 Instructor: Hendrix Page 5