SCI 3120 – Physical Science II Course Syllabus – Spring 2015 Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 255, (678) 466‐5445, [email protected]. Course Description: Number and Title: SCI 3120 (CRN 20852) Physical Science II Credit Hours: 3.0 semester credit hours (3‐1‐0) Catalog Description: A one‐semester, activity based course that incorporates methods, content, central themes and technology for teaching physical science in the middle grades. The topics addressed include: energy and heat; waves, atoms, periodic law, solutions, and chemical reactions. This course is open only to Middle Level Teacher Education Students. Course prerequisite: Prerequisite: Completion of Area D of the Core Curriculum and admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission of the instructor. SCI 3110 and SCI 3110L with a minimum grade of D. Computer Requirement: Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty‐approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access. For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to notebook policy. In‐class Use of Student Notebook Computers: Notebook computers will be used occasionally in class in connection with a presentation required of each student. Computers will be used extensively for communication and research. Computer Skill Prerequisites: 
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Able to use the Windows™ operating system Able to use Microsoft Word™ for word processing Able to send and receive e‐mail using Outlook Express™ Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email Able to use a Web browser Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint™ Course Objectives: 
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To better understand the nature of scientific inquiry. To gain an understanding of the laws governing the physical world. To use knowledge of physical science concepts to explain everyday‐phenomena at a level appropriate to middle school learners. To become familiar with the following standards for Middle Grades science: GPS, NSTA, GACE General Education Outcomes: Clayton State University Core Curriculum outcomes  Communication: knowledge base: SCI 3120 will provide knowledge base information necessary for communication of information concerning Physical Science and some of the basic laws of the Universe.  Critical thinking: all components: question/issue, method, evidence, conclusion. SCI 3120 will enable students to better understand the scientific method of data acquisition and problem solving. Students will also be better prepared to face critical issues of public policy concerning science and technology. Teacher Education Outcomes: Conceptual Framework: The mission of the Teacher Education Unit is to prepare professional educators who engage in reflective practice and who are competent, caring, committed, collaborative, culturally responsive, and prepared to teach diverse learners in an ever‐changing society. The content of this course syllabus correlates to education standards established by national and state education governing agencies, accrediting agencies and learned society/ professional education associations. Please refer to the course correlation matrices located at the following web site: Professional Standards and Program Outcomes The learning activities of this course are correlated with the following sets of educational standards relevant to teacher education in the state of Georgia: Georgia Performance Standards in Science Standards for Middle Level Teacher Education associated with science courses are provided by the State of Georgia and the National Science Teachers Association. Term: Spring Semester 2015 Instructor Information: Dr. Emily Harbert Phone: (678) 466‐4795 Email: [email protected] Website: faculty.clayton.edu/eharbert Office: Faculty Hall, Room 135A Office Hours: Mon: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Other times by appointment Class Meetings: Mon, Fri: 8:25 – 9:40 a.m.; A & S Room 229 Fri: 10:00 – 11:50 a.m.; NBS Room 183 Textbook Information: Krauskopf and Beiser, The Physical Universe, 15th ed., 2014 Text Coverage: Chapters 6 – 13 Evaluation: Exams: 300 points (3 x 100 points) Quizzes: 90 points (9 x 10 points) Lab Presentation: 60 points Lab Participation: 30 points Final Exam: 120 points Total: 600 points Grading: A 540 – 600 points
B 480 – 539 points
C 420 – 479 points
D 360 – 419 points
F 0 – 359 points Mid‐term Progress Report: The mid‐term grade in this course, which will be issued on March 6th, will reflect roughly one‐
third (~33%) of the course material covered. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of “W”. Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdraw form, available in the Office of the Registrar, or withdraw on‐line using the SWAN by mid‐term, which is Friday, March 6th. (Instructions for withdrawing are provided at this link) The last day to withdraw without academic accountability is Friday, March 6th. Course Schedule*: Class Date Topic/Exam Text Chapter & GPS Standards 1 Jan 12 Electric Circuits Chapter 6 / S8P2, S8P5 2 Jan 16 Electric Circuits / Magnetism Chapter 6 / S8P2, S8P5 Jan 19 MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY 3 Jan 23 Magnetism LAB: Electric Circuits and Resistors Chapter 6 / S8P5 4 Jan 26 Wave Motion Chapter 7 / S8P4 5 Jan 30 Sound Chapter 7 / S8P4 6 Feb 2 Electromagnetic Waves Chapter 7 / S8P4 7 Feb 6 Reflection and Refraction LAB: Reflection and Refraction Chapter 7 / S8P4 8 Feb 9 Behavior of Light Chapter 7 / S8P4 9 Feb 13 Exam #1 Chapters 6, 7 10 Feb 16 Atoms and Nuclei Chapter 8 / S8P1 11 Feb 20 Radioactivity Chapter 8 / S8P1 12 Feb 23 Nuclear Energy Chapter 8 / S8P1, S8P2 13 Feb 27 Elementary Particles Chapter 8 / S8P1 14 Mar 2 Quantum Theory Chapter 9 / S8P1, S8P4 15 Mar 6 Atomic Spectra LAB: Cellphone Spectrometers Chapter 9 / S8P1, S8P4 Mar 9 ‐ 13 SPRING BREAK 16 Mar 16 Exam #2 Chapters 8, 9 17 Mar 20 Classes of Matter LAB: Flame Tests Chapter 10 / S8P1 18 Mar 23 Periodic Law Chapter 10 / S8P1 19 Mar 27 Electron Configuration and Chemical Bonding Chapter 10 / S8P1 20 Mar 30 Chemical Equations Chapter 10 / S8P1 21 Apr 3 Solids and Crystals Chapter 11 / S8P1 22 Apr 6 Solutions Chapter 11 / S8P1 23 Apr 10 Acids, Bases, and Salts Chapter 11 / S8P1 24 Apr 13 Exam #3 Chapters 10, 11 25 Apr 17 Quantitative Chemistry LAB: Indicators Chapter 12 / S8P1 26 Apr 20 Chemical Energy Chapter 12 / S8P1, S8P2 27 Apr 24 Carbon Compounds LAB: Chemical Reactions Chapter 13 / S8P1 28 Apr 27 Functional Groups Chapter 13 / S8P1 29 May 1 Chemistry of Life Chapter 13 / S8P1 30 May 4 Exam #4 Chapters 12, 13 May 11 8:00 AM COMPREHENSIVE FINAL *Schedule is subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class and posted online. Class Policies: General Policy: Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Handbook and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities. University Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students’ ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades. Course Attendance Policy: Students who miss more than 20% of classes will be in danger of failing the course, regardless of your grades on assignments and exams. (That would be 7 classes for this course.) Because of the cumulative nature of the course material, if you miss 5 classes before the midpoint, you should consider withdrawing. I reserve the right to request that you be administratively removed from class if you miss more than 20% of the class. Please discuss your options with me if you have extenuating circumstances, a severe illness, etc., that may prevent you from successfully completing the course. Excusable absences include those that can be documented (doctor’s visit or court date for example). I should always be notified in advance of an impending excused absence. Presenting the written excuse is the responsibility of the student upon return to class. Missed Quizzes and Exams: There are four exams and ten quizzes administered during the semester, however only three exams and nine quizzes will be reflected in the final score. All students will be permitted to drop one exam and one quiz at the end of the semester. Because of this policy, THERE WILL BE NO MAKE‐UP QUIZZES OR EXAMS. All students are required to complete the comprehensive final to be held on Monday, May 11th at 8:00 a.m. Academic Dishonesty: Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. All instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs. Disruption of the Learning Environment: Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not be tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF. A more detailed description of examples of disruptive behavior and appeal procedures is provided at: Disruptive Classroom Behavior. Other Policies: All exams are closed book exams. Students will be permitted to use one index card (3.5 x 5 inches) during exams. All index cards MUST be hand‐written by the individual using the card. No computer‐printed text will be allowed. Students using printed (not hand‐written) index cards will be required to put them away. Students must use a scientific calculator on all exams and quizzes. Cellphones are never to be used as calculators.