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Math/Science Department

GEO 101/Earth & Space Science- Section D01/D02

Course Syllabus FALL 2016 (4 Credits)

1. Instructor Information:

Dr. Upul Senaratne Office Phone No. 410-572-8729

Assistant Professor Room 103E Henson Hall email: [email protected]

Lecture Hours: Office Hours:

TUE/THUR 12.45 -2.15 pm Tuesday: 4.45 – 6.15 pm

Lab: Section D01: TUE: 2.30 – 4.30 pm Wednesday: 2.30 – 3.30 pm & 6.15 – 7.15 pm

Lab: Section D02: THR: 2.30 – 4.30 pm Thursday: 4:45 – 6.15 pm

Lecture Room: FOH 300, Lab: HH 203 or by appointment.

2. Course Level: 100 (first year)

3. Course Title: GEO 101/Earth & Space Science

4. COURSE MATERIALS:

(i). TEXTBOOK:

Tarbuck, E., Lutgens, F., & Tasa, D. (2015). Earth Science, Modified MasteringGeology with eText and

Access Card (14th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.

(ii). Lab Manual:

Tarbuck, E., Lutgens, F., & Pinzke, K. (2015). Earth Science, Applications and Investigations in Earth

Science (8th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.

(iii). MyLab & Mastering/Pearson Access

(Both (i) and (ii) can be purchased as a bundle. You will get electronic text book and access code for

MyLab & Mastering website)

(You must purchase the Lab manual and no photocopies are acceptable)

(iv). Laboratory Materials: colored pencils, eraser, calculator, ruler and protractor.

(v). Blackboard Statement:

Blackboard is being used as a supplementary site in this course. To access course content in Blackboard

you need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection, (other requirements may apply).

Please refer to this link for computers available on campus that meet these requirements:

http://www.worwic.edu/Students/LearningResources/ResourceLabs.aspx

Please follow these directions to access course syllabi and any other materials posted for this course:

Login Information

1. From the Wor‐Wic home page, click on myWor-Wic (top‐right above Quick Links).

2. Enter your Wor‐Wic user ID and password (same as your Wor‐Wic email user ID and password) to

access the portal homepage.

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3. In the “My Blackboard Classes” web part, click on a class listed to be directed to the Blackboard site.

4. Blackboard may also be accessed through Quick Links on the college homepage and also through a link

at the bottom of the homepage.

Don't know your user ID or password? Contact student services.

(vi) Academic integrity and computer/Blackboard usage policy:

All students logging into Blackboard affirm that they understand and agree to follow Wor-Wic

Community College policies regarding academic integrity and the use of College resources as described

in the college catalogue. Wor-Wic Community College considers the following as violations of the

computer usage policy:

• Using the campus computing network and facilities to violate the privacy of other individuals

• Sharing of account passwords with friends, family members or any unauthorized individuals

Violators are subject to college disciplinary procedures

5. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course offers an introduction to earth and space science for

prospective elementary school teachers. The focus is on the physical characteristics of the earth and its

place in the solar system.

Hours: 39 lecture and 26 laboratory. Prerequisite: MTH 092 with a grade of "C" or better or an

acceptable mathematics diagnostic assessment score. Laboratory fee: $30. Usually offered in the fall,

spring and summer.

6. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

Course Objectives Assessment Goals Assessment

Strategies

1 Identify the origins of modern

scientific study and describe the

nature of the study of Earth

Science. GEO 1, 3, 4, 7

List and understand the sciences

traditionally included in Earth Science.

In-class

assignments

Quiz,

Describe the nature of scientific inquiry

and list the basic steps of the scientific

method.

Lab. Ex. 22

Test, Quiz

Summarize the early evolution of the Earth

in order to understand the Earth’s place in

the Universe.

Test, Quiz,

Written

assignments

2 Describe the discoveries and

events that lead to the origins of

Modern Astronomy. GEO l, 3, 4

Distinguish the contributions of ancient

civilizations to the development of

astronomy including the geocentric and

heliocentric views of the Universe.

Test, Quiz,

Summarize the major developments

leading to modern astronomy including the

work of Nicolaus Copernicus, Tycho

Brahe, Johannes Kepler, Galileo Galilei,

and Sir Isaac Newton.

Test, Quiz,

Written

assignments

Describe the primary motions of the Earth

and Earth’s relationship with respect to the

Moon and the Sun.

Lab Ex. 12, 20

Test, Quiz

3. Summarize the Characteristics of

the solar system. GEO 1, 3, 4

Describe the formation of the solar system

and the general characteristics of the

planets.

Lab Ex.18, 19.

Test, Quiz,

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Compare and contrast the distinguishing

features of each planet in the solar system.

Lab Ex. 18.

Test, Quiz

List and describe the minor members of

the solar system.

Test, Quiz,

Written

assignments

4. Describe the types and

characteristics of objects located

beyond our solar system.

GEO 1, 3, 4

Discuss how astronomers measure and

classify the distance, brightness,

temperature, mass and size of stars.

Test, Quiz,

Describe interstellar material and the

different types of nebulae.

Test, Quiz

List several possibilities describing stellar

evolution including the life and death of

stars.

Test, Quiz

List and describe the major types of

galaxies.

Test, Quiz

Summarize the evidence supporting an

expanding universe and describe the Big

Bang theory.

Test, Quiz,

Written

assignments

5. Describe the major characteristics

of the atmosphere to include its

composition, structure and

temperatures. GEO 1, 3, 4

Explain the importance of our atmosphere

and compare and contrast weather and

climate.

Test, Quiz,

Describe the physical and chemical

features of the atmosphere including

variations in composition, pressure and

thermal structure.

Test, Quiz

Explain the causes of the seasons. Lab Ex. 12.

Test, Quiz

Compare and contrast the definitions and

properties concerning energy, light, heat

and temperature.

Lab Ex. 13.

Test, Quiz

Discuss the controls on temperature that

contribute to temperature variation locally

and globally.

Lab Ex. 13.

Test, Quiz

6. Describe the role of water vapor

in the weather producing

processes that include moisture,

clouds, and precipitation. GEO 1,

3, 4, 6

List the processes that cause water vapor

to change from one state to another.

Lab Ex. 14.

Test, Quiz,

Paper

Define humidity and explain the

importance of and the factors used to

determine relative humidity.

Lab Ex. 14.

Test, Quiz

Describe the movement of air and how this

movement contributes to the basic cloud-

forming process.

Lab Ex. 14.

Test, Quiz

List the criteria used to classify clouds and

provide examples of several important

types of cloud.

Test, Quiz

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Discuss the formation and types of

precipitation.

Test, Quiz

7. Describe the roles of air pressure

and wind in weather producing

processes. GEO 1, 3, 4, 5, 6

Examine the weight of air and the

definition of air pressure in order to

understand how air pressure is measured

and how it changes with altitude.

Lab Ex. 14.

Test, Quiz,

Paper

Explain how the pressure gradient force,

Coriolis effect, and friction influence

wind.

Lab Ex. 14.

Test, Quiz

Describe the movements of air and

features associated with the two types of

pressure centers.

Lab Ex. 14.

Test, Quiz

Discuss the idealized global patterns of

pressure and wind including the general

atmospheric circulation in the mid-

latitudes.

Lab Ex. 14, 15.

Test, Quiz

Describe how wind is measured as well as

the importance of local winds.

Lab Ex. 15.

Test, Quiz

Discuss the atmospheric conditions and

consequences of El Nino/La Nina and the

global distribution of precipitation.

Test, Quiz

8. Describe the characteristics of

major weather patterns and severe

storms. GEO 1, 3, 4

Define air mass and explain how air

masses are classified and related to

weather.

Lab Ex. 15.

Test, Quiz

Explain the relationship between weather

patterns and fronts.

Lab Ex. 15.

Test, Quiz

Describe the development and effects of

mid-latitude cyclones.

Lab Ex. 15.

Test, Quiz

Discuss the characteristics and effects of

different types of severe weather including

thunderstorms, tornadoes and hurricanes.

Test, Quiz

9. Distinguish the climates of the

Earth. GEO 1, 3, 4, 7

Explain what is meant by Earth’s climate

system and discuss factors used to describe

climate.

Test, Quiz,

Paper

List the five principle climate groups of

the Koppen system and use examples to

describe the criteria used to define each

group.

Test, Quiz

` Evaluate the extent of human impact the

global climate and summarize the effects

of global climate change.

Lab Ex. 13.

Test, Quiz

10. Define the importance of Earth

materials in the understanding of

all geologic phenomena. GEO 1,

3, 4

Explain the difference between a mineral

and a rock.

Lab Ex. 1, 2.

Test, Quiz,

Written

assignments

Describe the basic structure of an atom and

how atoms relate to elements, ions,

compounds and isotopes.

Lab Ex. 1.

Test, Quiz

Describe the physical properties of

minerals and how they can be used for

mineral identification.

Lab Ex. 2.

Test, Quiz

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List the most important elements and rock-

forming minerals that compose the Earth’s

crust.

Lab Ex. 2.

Test, Quiz

11. Describe the interior structure of

the Earth. GEO 1, 3, 4

Define the interior structure of the Earth

by composition.

Test, Quiz,

Written

assignments

Define the interior structure of the Earth

by physical properties.

Test, Quiz

Explain how the interior structure of the

Earth was discovered.

Test, Quiz

12. Summarize the evidence for and

the Physical principles involved in

plate tectonics. GEO 1, 3, 4

Compare and contrast the scientific ideas

and definitions for the continental drift

hypothesis and the theory of plate

tectonics.

Test,

Quiz, Written

assignments

Explain the differences among divergent,

convergent, and transform plate

boundaries, including the major processes

that occur at these boundaries.

Test, Quiz

List and describe the evidence used to

support the plate tectonics theory.

Test, Quiz

Describe the models that have been

proposed to explain the driving

mechanisms for plate motion.

Test, Quiz

13. Describe how our physical world

assumed its present form and how

Earth’s inhabitants changed

through time. GEO 1, 3, 4

Identify the complex history of the

geologic past by using the geologic time

scale.

Lab Ex. 6.

Test, Quiz,

Written

assignments

List significant geologic, biologic, and

special events for each era, including the

largest span of geologic time during the

Precambrian era.

Lab Ex. 6.

Test, Quiz

List the principle developments during the

Paleozoic era, including significant

geologic, biologic and special events.

Lab Ex.6. Test,

Quiz


Mesozoic era, including significant


Lab Ex. 6.

Test, Quiz


Cenozoic era, including significant


Lab Ex. 6.

Test, Quiz

14. Distinguish the factors that

influence the distribution and

movement of water, as well as

how water sculptures the

landscape. GEO 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

Describe the distribution of water within

the hydrosphere and its movement through

the hydrologic cycle.

Lab Ex. 4.

Test, Quiz,

Written

assignments

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Describe the process of stream flow and

the factors influencing stream erosion,

transportation and deposition.

Lab Ex. 4.

Test, Quiz

Propose examples illustrating the

connection between landscape features and

runoff including channels, stream valleys,

flooding events and drainage patterns.

Lab Ex. 4. Test,

Quiz

Discuss the occurrence and movement of

groundwater.

Lab Ex. 4. Test,

Quiz

Explain the unique features and

environmental concerns associated with

groundwater and the use of groundwater as

a nonrenewable resource including:

subsidence, contamination and sinkholes.

Test, Quiz

15. Summarize the formation and

movement of magma. GEO 1, 3, 4

List the factors that contribute to and

determine the violence of volcanic

eruptions.

Test, Quiz,

Paper

Describe the various types of volcanoes

and other features produced by volcanic

activity including materials extruded and

hazards associated with eruptions.

Test, Quiz

List and describe several intrusive igneous

features.

Test, Quiz

Discuss the role of heat, pressure and

composition (including volatiles) in the

origin of magma.

Test, Quiz

Describe the relationship between igneous

activity and plate tectonics.

Test, Quiz

16. Summarize the processes that

build mountains. GEO 1, 3, 4

Discuss rock deformation and list the

factors that influence the strength of rock.

Lab Ex. 7. Test,

Quiz, Paper

List the major types of folds and faults and

describe how they form.

Lab Ex. 7.

Test, Quiz

Provide examples of the association

between mountains and plate tectonics,

including convergent boundaries.

Test, Quiz

Describe the process of isostasy and the

role of isostatic adjustment during changes

in crustal elevations.

Test, Quiz

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7. COURSE CONTENT:

This course is divided into three units: Astronomy, Weather & Climate and Geology. Lectures provide a

framework of concepts and vocabularies that will enable students to independently learn course material.

Laboratories are designed to reinforce lecture material, provide hands on skill and conduct group-learning

activities. The major educational thrust of the course requires considerable independent reading and study

by each student. It is understood that lecture and lab topics do not progress together, hence some chapter

topics will be covered as appropriate during the lab sessions.

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Earth Science

Chapter 21: Origins of Modern Astronomy

Chapter 22: Touring our Solar System

Chapter 23: Light, Astronomical Observations and the Sun

Chapter 24: Beyond our Solar System

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Chapter 16: The Atmosphere: Composition, Structure and Temperature

Chapter 17: Moisture, Clouds and Precipitation

Chapter 18: Air Pressure and Wind

Chapter 19: Weather Patterns and Severe Storms

Chapter 20: World Climate and Global Climate Change

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Chapter 7: Plate Tectonics

Chapter 8: Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior

Chapter 9: Volcanoes and other Igneous Activity

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Chapter 2: Matter and Minerals

Chapter 3: Rocks: Minerals of the solid Earth

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Chapter 5: Running Water and Ground Water

Chapter 10: Crustal Deformation and Mountain Building

Chapter 12: Earth’s Evolution through Geological Time

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8. TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE:

DATE

LECTURE TOPICS CHAPTER

Lab Assignment

Week 1

Sep 8

Sep 13

What is Earth Science? Scientific

Inquiry, Origin of the Earth,

Earth’s spheres, Earth’s internal

Structure, continents, Earth as a

system. In class tutorial, Quiz

Chapter 1: Sections

1.1 - 1.4,

1.5 – 1.7

Ex. # 22 & 23

23.1: (1-6), 23.2:(1, 2),

23.4: (1) 23.7: (1-6)

22.2: (1-11) 22.3: (1-

7) 22.4 (1-4)

Week 2

Sep 15

Sep 20

Chapter 21 Introduction, Origins

of Modern Astronomy. Motions

of Earth, Moon, Solar and Lunar

Eclipses In class tutorial

Quiz, In class tutorial

Chapter 21: Sections

21.1 - 21.3,

21.4- 21.6

Ex. # 18

18.1: (1-4), 18.2: (1-9)

18.4A: (1-3), 18.4C:

(1-10), 18.5A: (1-

6),18.6: (1-4)

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Week 3

Sep 22

Sep 27

Chapter 22: An overview of our

solar system, Terrestrial and

Jovian Planets. Asteroids, comets,

meteoroids, Kuiper belt and Oort

cloud. In class tutorial, Quiz

Exam 1 (Sep 27)


22.1 - 22.3,

22.4 - 22.5

Ex. 19

19.1A, 19.1B

19.2 (1-5)

19.3 (1-4)

Week 4

Sep 29

Oct 4

Chapter 23: Light, Astronomical

Observations, Spectroscopy,

Doppler Effect, Telescopes.

Hubble telescope and the Sun

(photosphere, Chromosphere,

corona, sun spots and solar

Flares, Solar Energy). In class

tutorial, Quiz


23.1 - 23.4,

23.5, 23.6

Ex. 21

21.1A: (1-7),

21.1B: (1-4),

21.2: (1-9), 21.3:(1-8)

Week 5

Oct 6

Oct 11

Chapter 24: Universe: stars,

stellar evolutions, stellar

remnants, galaxies and galaxy

clusters, Big Bang Theory. In

class tutorial, Quiz


24.1 - 24.7

Ex. 12

12.1: (1-10), 12.2: (1-

20), 12.3: (1-5)

Lab Report (1 – 6 & 8,

take latitude as 40ºN)

Week 6

Oct 13

Oct 18

Chapter 16: The Atmosphere:

Composition, Structure and

Temperature.

Ozone depletion, Pressure and

temperature changes, Quiz, In-

class tutorial


16.1 - 16.8

Ex. 13

13.1, 13.2, 13.3

13.4 A: (1-5)

13.4 B: (1-10)

Lab Report (1 – 12)

Week 7

Oct 20

Oct 25

Chapter 17: Introduction:

Moisture, Clouds and

Precipitation, In class tutorial,

Quiz

All project reports are due by

October 25.


17.1 - 17.3

17.4 - 17.10

Ex. 14

14.1A, 14.1 B,

14.2, 14.3 A, 14.3 B

14.4

14.9, 14.10

14.11 (5, 6 and 7)

Week 8

Oct 27

Nov 1

Chapter 18: Air Pressure and

Wind.

Latent heat, Evaporation and

condensation, humidity, processes

that lift air, Air Pressure, Pressure

gradient, Coriolis effect,

Cyclones, anticyclones, Earth’s

global circulation, local winds

measurements, measuring

instruments, El Nino and La

Nina. In-class tutorial, Quiz


18.1 - 18.8

Ex. 15

15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4

15.5 (1 and 2)

Week 9

Nov 3

Nov 8

Chapter 19: Weather Patterns.

Warm fronts and cold fronts,

Thunderstorms, Tornados and

Hurricanes, In-class tutorial, quiz


19.1 - 19.6

Ex. 16:

16.1A, 16.1B, 16.2,

16.3, 16.4

Lab Report (1 - 6)

Week 9

Nov 10

Nov 15

Chapter 20 and Chapter 7

Chap.20: Climate Systems,

Global Climate Change, Human

Impact on climate change,


20.1, 20.2,

20.8 -20.11

Ex. 7 Plate Tectonics

(Instructor will

provide a handout)

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feedback mechanisms,

consequences of global warming.

Chap. 7: Plate Tectonics

In-class tutorial, quiz

Exam 2 (Nov 15)

Chapter 7: Sections

7.1 - 7.4

Exercise 11- Tides

11.8A and 11.8B

Week 10

Nov 17

Nov 22

Chapter 8 and Chapter 9:

Chap.8: Earthquakes and Earth’s

Interior.

Chap.9: Volcanoes

In-class tutorial, quiz

Chapter 8:

Sections 8.1- 8.3,

Chapter 9:

Sections 9.1- 9.6

Ex. 6 Earthquakes

and Earth’s

Interior

Week 11

Thanksgiving

Recess

(Nov 23 – Nov

27)

College Closed

No Labs

Week 12

Nov 29

Dec 1

Chapters 2 and 3:

Chapter 2: Building blocks of

rocks and Minerals, density and

specific gravity.

Chapter 3

The Rock Cycle, Igneous,

sedimentary and metamorphic

rocks

Chapter 2:

Sections 2.1- 2.5

Chapter 3:

Sections 3.1 – 3.4

Ex. 1: (1 - 14, 16)

Week 13

Dec 6

Dec 8

Chapters 5, 10 and 12:

Chapter 5: Running Water and

Ground Water.

Chapter 10: Crustal deformation

and Mountain Building

Chapter 12: Earth’s evolution

through geological time,

In class tutorial, quiz

Chapter 5:

Sections 5.1 - 5.4

Chapter 10:

Sections 10.1 -10.3

Chapter 12 Sections

12.1 -12.5

Ex. 2 (1-10, 23 -24,

35, 39)

Week 14

Dec 12- Dec

17

CUMULATIVE FINAL EXAM

December 13 (Tuesday),

12.00-2.00 PM

No Labs

9. COURSE EVALUATION:

Lecture exams, the final exam, quizzes and tutorials will generally consist of multiple choice, short

answer questions, true/false and matching questions. Each quiz or exam is designed to address the goals

and objectives of the course. To determine what information is going to be tested, please refer to the

Assessment Goals listed in the beginning of this syllabus.

This course will include quizzes, home assignments, written paper or digital poster on a topic assigned by

the instructor, two tests, a cumulative final exam, and weekly labs. The assessments will consist of

multiple-choice, true/false, matching, and short answer questions. (GEO 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9) The instructor

will provide an outline for the course and a tentative schedule for lectures and assignments.

During the exams and quizzes, cell phones may not be used. No photographs of quizzes or exams should

be taken. All exams and quizzes should be returned to the instructor. No students should leave the lecture

room without handing over the exam/quiz personally.

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During exams, a sign-up sheet will be given to prove that student has personally submitted his/her exam

along with the scantron sheet. This rule will be followed strictly. In addition, students are kindly requested

to distribute around the class during exams and quizzes to retain the integrity of tests.

(i) GRADE: Your grade for the course will be determined as follows:

Quizzes

(lowest grade will be dropped)

10%

Homework & In-Class Assignments

(lowest grade will be dropped)

10%

Course project (research paper/digital

poster)

10%

Laboratory

(lowest lab grade will be dropped)

20%

Exam 1 15%

Exam 2 15%

Final Exam 20%

Total 100%

(ii) Grading Scale:

90% and above A

80-89% B

70-79% C

60 -69% D

59% and below F

(iii) Make-up Policy: If a student is absent for an exam, it is his/her responsibility to contact the instructor on the day of the

exam or before the exam with a legitimate (documented) excuse in order to schedule a make-up. If the

student does not comply, they will get a zero for that exam. The student will be scheduled to make-up

the exam on the next day. There will be very few exceptions!

There are no make-up labs. Missed quizzes may not be made up. (Lowest quiz grade will be dropped)

(iv) Class Policies:

Students communicating with the instructor by email must use their Wor-Wic student email account.

Filters on the college email system will consider email from outside sources as “Junk” and it will be

discarded. For assistance with your student email account, please visit the Student Services office.

Communication with your instructor, preferably in person, is extremely important to success in this

course. Students, who are struggling academically in a course, are especially encouraged to seek

help from the instructor.

(v) Quizzes, Homework and In-Class Tutorials

An online homework program called “Mastering-Geology” will be used to assign homework problems.

Students are required to purchase “Mastering-Geology” component of the text. Mastering-Geology

website provides enormous resources for you to enhance your knowledge. You are free to use additional

resources to learn more about the topic covered in the class.

Homework will be assigned every week and is due one week from the assigned date. In addition to online

homework assignments, instructor will also assign problems as homework. No late homework will be

accepted. Lowest homework grade will be dropped.

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Quizzes and In-class tutorials will be given each week. Quizzes are given on one of the two days during

the week. Quizzes are closed book. The text book can be referred to when attempting In-Class tutorials.

The lowest quiz/tutorial grade and the lowest homework grade will be dropped. The material covered in

the Homework, In-class assignments and quizzes can be used as study guides for the tests.

(vi) Assignment Submission Policies: Almost all assignments must be submitted to the instructor on or before due date. Homework assignments

should be submitted on Mastering-Geology website. Your “Writing assignment/Digital poster” should be

submitted via blackboard. Exceptions to this policy may be made by the instructor during epidemics or

emergencies as decided by the instructor. Any late assignment(s), including lab reports, will lose 10%

each calendar day late (not including weekends). Assignments more than a week late will not be

accepted.

(vii) Attendance:

Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class, and each student is expected to attend each

scheduled class. If you are going to be absent, please email your instructor before class so they may let

you know what was covered that day. This will allow your instructor to provide you with

handouts/quizzes given on that day. Absences from class do not relieve students from responsibility for

missed assignments, material covered in class or exams. Students must keep in mind, however, that it is

ultimately their responsibility to learn the material covered in the class.

10. Writing Assignments:

The written assignments included in this course are designed to stimulate critical thinking, teach students

to use appropriate technology for their preparation and to learn to use the electronic library database

collections available to them in Wor-Wic’s electronic library. Writing assignments will help students

obtain and communicate information effectively and to stimulate proper techniques for reading and

analyzing written material.

The “Writing across the Curriculum” requirements for this course will be met through the submission of

formal written laboratory reports each week, and through the submission of a paper or a digital poster on a

topic assigned by the instructor. As with all of the learning tasks included in this course, the writing

assignment addresses the core course goals and objectives. (GEO 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)

A course project will be assigned for students to do independent research and submit a paper or a digital

poster. Instructor will provide with research topics. Students are advised to submit their papers/digital

poster via email. Copied or plagiarized papers will not be accepted. Detailed instructions pertaining to the

research paper/poster will be given during the first week of the class.

The paper/poster will count for 10% of your overall grade in the course. If you follow the directions and

present a good paper/poster, you will have a great opportunity to improve your overall grade for the

course. Be sure to check each of the “Requirements” and “Format” items given to you by the instructor

during the first week of the class to confirm that you have included everything that is necessary to

complete this assignment.

If you wish to have additional help on a writing assignment/digital poster, you may schedule an

appointment with a writing conference instructor by going to your MyWorWic portal, selecting the

Student Resources tab and then selecting Academic Support. Click on Writing Conferences to

schedule a conference. Limited time slots are available, so an appointment is required. If you cannot

keep your appointment, it is your responsibility to cancel it by going back to the Writing Conferences

link. Please note that writing conferences are conducted in BH 227. (410-334-2842)

Appointments can be made through Wor-Wic website.

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11. Electronic Assignment: The student’s choice of paper, digital poster or power point presentation will require the student to obtain

information electronically. Student has the access to the Electronic Library Database Collection at the

Wor-Wic Media Library.

As with all of the learning tasks included in this course this task addresses the core course goals and

objectives. (GEO 1, 3, 5, 7, 9). This section is related to the paper/poster discussed in section 10 above.

12. Laboratory:

The course includes a two-hour laboratory each week (Tuesday and Thursday). The laboratory portion of

the course will consist of experimental processes and demonstrations that require hands-on participation

and student-to-student cooperation. Each lab will be graded on the accuracy and completeness of the

assigned activities and experiments in the laboratory manual. Students are required to enter the lab on

time. The first 20 minutes of the laboratory will be used to explain theories pertaining to the topic of the

lab. Completed lab reports should be submitted at the end of each lab. Labs must be completed within the

class. Labs may not be completed at home.

13. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND HONESTY POLICY:

Academic integrity is expected of all students. Cheating and plagiarism are violations of academic

integrity. Any student found violating the academic policy will receive no grade for the assignment and

then the matter will be turned over to the Student Disciplinary Committee. Documented evidence of the

plagiarism or cheating will be kept in the Math and Science Office.

(i) Plagiarism: In both oral and written communication, the following guidelines for avoiding plagiarism

must be followed:

1. Any words quoted directly from a source must be in quotation marks and cited.

2. Any paraphrasing or rephrasing of the words and/or ideas of a source must be cited.

3. Any ideas or examples derived from a source that are not in the public domain or of

general knowledge must be cited.

4. ALL PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS MUST BE THE STUDENT’S OWN

WORK.

(ii) Cheating:

Cheating is the act of obtaining information or data improperly or by dishonest or deceitful means.

Examples of cheating are, copying from other students’ test paper, obtaining information illegally on

tests, and using crib notes or other deceitful practices.

The college guidelines concerning academic misconduct will be strictly enforced in this course. Please

refer to the Appendix of the most current catalog for the full description of policies pertaining to student

conduct. (GEO 8, 9)

During exams, tutorials and quizzes, cell phones cannot be used. No exam or quiz can be photographed.

14. Emergency Information Statement:

In the event of severe inclement weather or other emergency, information about the closing of the college

will be communicated via e2Campus and the College's website. Faculty will communicate with students

about their courses and course requirements, such as assignments, quiz and exam dates, and class and

grading policies, via Blackboard. Students will be responsible for completing all assignments in

accordance with class policies.

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15. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISBILITIES:

Wor-Wic provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, in compliance with the

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you are in

need of accommodations, please contact the counseling office at (410) 334-2899. For more information,

see Wor-Wic’s Services for Students with Disabilities web page.

Best Wishes for a productive semester! Enjoy your class!

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