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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE
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Course Prefix & Number:
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PHYS 1415
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Section Number:
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100
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Semester/Year:
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FALL 2018
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Semester Credit Hours:
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4
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Lecture Hours:
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46
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Lab Hours:
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40
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Course, designed for non-science majors, that surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: An Introduction to Physical Science by Shipman, Wilson, et al. PHYS 1415 LAB MANUAL to be placed on CANVAS for student access.
Required supplies: Notebook paper, pens, #2 pencil and eraser, and a scientific calculator.
(TI 30X series recommended; You do NOT need a graphing calculator.)
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Kevin A. Wood
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville 400 Building Rm 404A
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Telephone Number:
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(940) 668-7731 ext: 4398
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E-mail Address:
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kwood@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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10:00 – 11:00
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3:30 - 4:00
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1:30 – 3:30
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3:30 – 4:00
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8:00 – 11:00
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12:00 – 3:00
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (Outcomes support Course Description from the Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of units and use measurements in problem solving.
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Comprehend basic knowledge of properties and changes of matter and energy.
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Demonstrate knowledge of covalent and ionic compounds and their nomenclature.
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Illustrate knowledge of chemical changes and chemical quantities.
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Demonstrate knowledge of forces and motion
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Demonstrate knowledge of sound, light and wave effects
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Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of organic chemistry
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Demonstrate knowledge of electricity and magnetism
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Describe the basic arrangement of the solar system and the universe
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Understand the basic structure of earth
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Understand and describe basic atmospheric composition and effects
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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4
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Major Exams
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45%
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1
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Final Exam
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20%
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10
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Homework
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10 %
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13
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Lab
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25%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Week
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Subject
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Reading Assignment
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1
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Metric System & Measurements
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Chapter 1
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2
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Chemical Elements and Matter Classification
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Chapter 11
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3
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Chemical Bonding
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Chapter 12
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4
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Chemical Reactions
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Chapter 13
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EXAM 1
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5
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Organic Chemistry
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Chapter 14
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6
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Work/Heat/Temperature/Energy
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Chapter 4&5
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7
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Motion
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Chapter 2
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8
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Force and Motion
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Chapter 3
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EXAM 2
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9
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Sound & Waves
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Chapter 6
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10
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Optics & Wave Effects
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Chapter 7
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11
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Electricity & Magnetism
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Chapter 8
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12
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Atomic & Nuclear Physics
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Chapter 9&10
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EXAM 3
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13
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Solar System/Bodies & the Universe
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Chapter 16-18
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14
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Structural Geology & Geologic Time
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Chapter 21-22, 24
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15
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Atmospheric Effects
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Chapter 20
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EXAM 4
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16
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FINAL EXAM
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Excessive absences may result in a student being dropped from the course with no credit awarded. Excess absences will be defined as missing 5 classes on a Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday class schedule.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is __November 8, 2018____.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
Communication
Mathematics
X Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
X Empirical and Quantitative
X Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Receiving a “0” (ZERO) on the assignment and
- Report to the academic dean and dismissal from course
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Lisa Bellows
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Science Building Office 408/403
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4252
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E-mail Address:
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lbellows@nctc.edu
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