COURSE NAME:
Physical Science

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
PHY-100 is a 3.00 credit hour course designed to give general knowledge of physical science. The course emphasizes knowledge of selected facts, principles, methods of science, and the place of science in our modern world. Topics include astronomy, physics, chemistry, and earth science.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
Lecture, demonstration, class discussion, practice, homework, written assignments and peer instruction.

PRE/CO-REQUISITES:
Successful completion of MTH 101

COURSE RATIONALE:
The Integrated Science course is designed to:

• Teach the student to think critically and analytically, using scientific reasoning;
• Promote the skills and concepts in science that will allow each individual to be a scientifically literate, full participant in our modern society;
• Involve students in a course that allows them to explore phenomena and solve qualitative and quantitative problems from the real world rather than emphasize facts and terminology;
• Present an “integrated approach” that shows the connections among not only the science disciplines but also among mathematics, the humanities, and “real world” pursuits such as politics and economics.

COURSE GOALS AND INTENDED OUTCOME:
The goals of this course are to:

• Build competencies in scientific reasoning;
• Provide the student with an introduction to the basic principles and concepts of physical science and the relation of the physical sciences to other disciplines and real world.
• Perform simple mathematical computations that illustrate the mathematical relationships on which physical science is based.

• Recognize the utility of the metric system, methods of conversion, scientific notation and use them at the mastery level;
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the processes and products of physical science, of scientific terms and concepts and of the impact of science on society and their everyday life. A minimum proficiency level of 60% is required.

REQUIRED TEXT & MATERIALS:

1. Textbook: An Introduction to Physical Science   By Shipman, James T., Jerry D. Wilson, and Aaron W. Todd
2. Turning Point RF Remote (must be brought to class daily)
3. WebAssign Access Card & Turning Point Remote (RF Clicker)
4. Basic Calculator

SUGGESTED RESOURCES:

1. College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) Website http://cset.nsu.edu
2. Web-Enhanced Physical Science Course Related Materials http://cset.nsu.edu/phy100/
3. Turning Technologies (RF Clicker) http://student.turningtechnologies.com
4. WebAssign Access Card http://www.webassign.net.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Chapter	Topic of Discussion
1 & Handout	Introduction
4	Work and Energy
5	Heat and Temperature
10	Nuclear Physics
Test #1 - Physics Unit
12	Chemical Bonding
13	Chemical Reaction
14	Organic Chemistry
Test #2 - Chemistry Unit
16	Solar System
17	Moon and Small Solar System Bodies
Test #3 - Astronomy Unit
20	Atmosphere
21	Atmospheric Effects
Test #4 - Earth Science Unit
Final Exam

GRADING STANDARDS:

Reading Quizzes: Reading quizzes are taken on WebAssign and are due prior to class before each new chapter.

Homework: Homework will be assigned; the assignments will be posted on WebAssign.

Daily Quizzes: Quizzes will begin five minutes after the start of each class. Students arriving late will not be able to take the quiz. There will be quizzes in every class using the remotes.

Final Exam: The two-hour final examination will be comprehensive.

Tests: Four hourly tests following completion of each unit will be administered. All tests will be closed book and closed notes. An equation sheet will be provided for you.

Writing Exercise: A series of writing exercises, once each unit.

Mini Exams: Will be due on the Wednesday following the chapter discussion. They will cover information gained from lecture and reading the textbooks. They are timed and will be completed and submitted via WebAssign.

*NO Make-up tests will be given. *There is no provision for "extra credit" work to improve your grade.

Grading Assessment:
Reading Quizzes	5%
Homework	5%
Daily Quizzes	5%
Final Exam	10%
Tests	15%
Writing Assignments	20%
Mini Exams	40%

Grading Scale:
	+		-
A		100 - 90	89 - 87
B	86 - 84	83 - 80	79 - 77
C	76 - 74	73 - 70	69 - 67
D	66 - 64	63 - 60
F		59 - 0
*A grade of incomplete (I) may be given, at the discretion of your instructor, when a maximum of one course requirement has not been met because of illness, emergency or some other reason accepted by the instructor. An "I" grade is very unusual, and is given when the student is passing.
The instructor reserves the right to revise the grading criteria as appropriate and will make reasonable attempts to notify students as time permits.

COURSE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Self Enroll Using WebAssign: Go to http://www.webassign.net. You will then be able to login using the class key given from the instructor.
• RF Clicker Registration:Go to http://student.turningtechnologies.com
• Class Attendance Experience indicates that while good attendance does not automatically assure good performance, poor attendance almost certainly guarantees failure. Chronic tardiness, in the absence of some real cause (e.g. work schedule conflict) indicates a lack of commitment on the part of the student. SHOW UP ON TIME! You are responsible for any work that you miss in this class. The University expects all students to attend class regularly. No more than 20% of the scheduled class meetings (excused and/or unexcused) may be missed during the semester. Absences exceeding this limit will result in a final course grade of an "F". Attendance will be taken via your RF clicker, without a working clicker in class during class time will result in an absence for that day. You must bring a working clicker to class every day.
• Enrollment: Only students whose name appear on the official roster provided by the Registrar's Office will recieve a final grade in the course.
• Communication Devices: No cellular phones, PDA's, Palms, 2-Way pagers, etc., are permitted in the classroom during lectures, quizzes, tests and final exam times. The use of these devices aren the like will be conisdered cheating. (Reference Academic Honesty Policy)
• Absence From Final Exam If a student misses a final examination because of an emergency, he/she should notify the instructor within 48 hours after the examination was scheduled. Excuses for missing a final exam are issued by the Office of Student Services/Judicial Affairs only with the consent of the instructor. Such excuses are given only in EXTREME EMERGENCIES, and official, written documentation MUST be presented before an excuse is issued. Failure to follow the above will result in a grade of "F" for the examination, and a final grade will be computed and given for the course.