NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: 

PHYSICAL SCIENCE – Online

Course Prefix & Number: 

PHYS 1415

Section Number:  

599

Semester/Year: 

Summer 2023

Semester Credit Hours: 

4

Lecture Hours:

46

Lab Hours: 

40

Required or Recommended Course Materials: Selected on line & CANVAS related materials Textbook: Physical Science by Tillery; 12th edition; ISBN  9781260699258; 

Access Card ISBN 9781260411287

Required supplies:  Canvas access and a scientific calculator.  

(TI 30X series recommended; You do NOT need a graphing calculator.)

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Bruce Layton

Campus/Office Location:

I am an online adjunct instructor that lives in south Mississippi

Telephone Number:

(228)234-6972 (please leave voicemail with your name and course name)

E-mail Address:

blayton@nctc.edu

OFFICE HOURS – Mondays 8-9am I will be around my computer to answer any emails through Canvas Inbox 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (Outcomes support Course Description from the Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

Demonstrate knowledge of units and use measurements in problem solving.

 

Comprehend basic knowledge of properties and changes of matter and energy.

 

Demonstrate knowledge of covalent and ionic compounds and their nomenclature.

 

Illustrate knowledge of chemical changes and chemical quantities.

 

Demonstrate knowledge of forces and motion

 

Demonstrate knowledge of sound, light and wave effects

 

Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of organic chemistry

 

Demonstrate knowledge of electricity and magnetism

 

Describe the basic arrangement of the solar system and the universe

 

Understand the basic structure of earth

 

Understand and describe basic atmospheric composition and effects



GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

8

Major Unit Exams

40%

1

Final Exam - Comprehensive

20%

5

Discussion Questions

10 %

1

PowerPoint or Conceptual Paper (Space Travel)

5%

10

Labs

25%

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

Units

Subject

Reading Assignment

1

Intro to Science

Chapter 1

1

Motion

Chapter 2

1

Energy

Chapter 3

2

Heat and Temperature

Chapter 4

2

Wave Motion and Sound

Chapter 5

3

Electricity and Magnetism

Chapter 6

3

Light

Chapter 7

4

Atoms and Periodic Properties

Chapter 8

4

Chemical Bonds

Chapter 9

4

Chemical Reactions

Chapter 10

5

Water and Solutions

Chapter 11

5

Organic Chemistry

Chapter 12

5

Nuclear Reactions

Chapter 13

6

The Universe

Chapter 14

6

The Solar System

Chapter 15

6

Earth in Space

Chapter 16

7

Rocks and Minerals

Chapter 17

7

Plate Tectonics

Chapter 18

7

Building Earth’s Surface

Chapter 19

7

Shaping Earth’s Surface

Chapter 20

8

Geologic Time

Chapter 21

8

The Atmosphere of Earth

Chapter 22

8

Weather and Climate

Chapter 23

8

Earth’s Waters

Chapter 24

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

COURSE TYPE 

             Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

X          Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course           

 WECM Course

Core Objectives:

Critical Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Empirical and Quantitative Analysis



SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER



The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.



SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS



PHYS 1415 Summer 2023 Assignment Calendar

Assignment

Due Date

(please watch the calendar days)

Notes

Unit Exam 1

July 16

 

Unit Exam 2

July 16

 

Unit Exam 3

July 23

 

Unit Exam 4

July 23

 

Unit Exam 5

July 30

 

Unit Exam 6

July 30

 

Unit Exam 7

August 6

 

Unit Exam 8

August 6

 

Final Exam

August 9 Wednesday (opens August 5)

Comprehensive

Labs 1-5

July 30

 

Labs 6-10

August 7

 

PowerPoint/Concept Paper

July 30

 

Discussion 1 (Intro)

July 16

 

Discussion 2

July 16

 

Discussion 3

July 30

 

Discussion 4

August 6

 

Discussion 5

August 9

 

 

Late work policy: Unless there is military or medical documentation, no assignments can be made up late.

 

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.



COURSE POLICIES



Academic Integrity Policy:

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



Attendance Policy:

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 judgment 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.  Students 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 not participating for any online week.

Withdrawal Policy

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is:  August 1, 2023




COLLEGE POLICIES



STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.

 

ADA STATEMENT

NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations.  See the OSD Syllabus Addendum. 


STUDENT SERVICES

NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students.  See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.



QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS



The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class.  If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division.  If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:  Jaime Noles

Office location:  Gainesville 408

Telephone number:  940-668-7731 ext. 4930

E-mail address:  jnoles@nctc.edu

 

Name of Instructional Dean:  Mary Martinson

Office location: Gainesville 1403

Telephone number: 940.668.7731 ext. 4377

E-mail address: mmartinson@nctc.edu