INSTRUCTOR:

Mr. Clifford M. McKeithan

OFFICE:

Instructional Complex Bldg. I-10, Rm. 211, (770) 872-2401

OFFICE HOURS:

By Appointment

LECTURE:

T,H – 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m., Instructional Complex 318

LABORATORY:

None

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Conceptual Physical Science, 3^rd Ed., Hewitt, Suchocki, Hewitt

ALSO REQUIRED:

Scientific Calculator: Must have exponential notation, common (log)

and natural (ln) logarithmic capability.

RECOMMENDED:

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

Physical Science 1011 is an introduction to physical science, including basic chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, and meteorology.

This course is designed for the student to achieve three basic objectives:

     1.  To gain an understanding of the scientific method and the tools that scientists use to understand the universe.

     2.  To begin a study of the basic laws that govern the universe by using the skills developed in the first objective.

     3.  To learn to apply these laws to specific situations and learn critical thinking and problem solving skills.

ATTENDANCE:

You are responsible for all material covered in lecture.  For this reason, attendance at the lecture is expected.  Absences lower your comprehension of the material and may be a major contributor to failure in the class.  Attendance will be taken during each class period.  Tardiness will be considered as an absence.  Unexcused and excessive absences will count against your class participation score.   See GRADES below.

CLASS

CONDUCT:

Classes will begin and end on time.  To minimize disruptions to others,

students must be on time and plan to stay until the class is dismissed.  If an

early departure from class is necessary, inform the instructor before class.  Unexcused and excessive late arrivals and early departures will count against your class participation score.  See the section GRADES below.

GRADES:

Determination of the final grade for the course will be based on in-class exams, quizzes, a final exam, class participation, a laboratory grade (see separate laboratory syllabus) and any extra credit earned.  The distribution will be as follows:

                                    In-class Exams                    40%

Quizzes                                           

   a.)  Prior to mid-term       10%

   b.)  After mid-term           10%

Class Participation                  5%

Final Exam                            35%

The final letter grade will be based on the following general scale:

                                                A  90 - 100

B  80 - 89

C  70 - 79

D  60 - 69

F  < 60

IN-CLASS EXAMS:

There will be two in-class exams given on the following dates:

Tuesday -        February 12

Tuesday -        April 12

Both exams will count and will be averaged.  No exam will be dropped.  There will be no make up exams.  Without an acceptable documented excuse, missed exams will be assigned a score of zero.

QUIZZES:

Quizzes will be given throughout the semester with a minimum of one quiz per chapter.  All together, the quizzes will constitute 20% (the sum of A and B below) of your overall course grade as follows:

A.  Quizzes before Mid-Term (10%):  Your lowest quiz score will be dropped and the remaining scores will be averaged to determine your quiz grade.  Quizzes are given at the beginning of class and cannot be made up if missed.  The first missed quiz will be counted as the quiz to be dropped.  Without a valid and documented excuse, additional missed quizzes will be assigned a score of zero.

B.  Quizzes after mid-term (10%):  Your lowest quiz score will be dropped and the remaining scores will be averaged to determine your quiz grade.  Quizzes are given at the beginning of class and cannot be made up if missed.  The first missed quiz will be counted as the quiz to be dropped.  Without a valid and documented excuse, additional missed quizzes will be assigned a score of zero.

CLASS

PARTICIPATION:

Class participation involves your active participation in class and your adherence to the policies outlined in this syllabus regarding class attendance, punctuality, early departures from class, behavior in class and extra credit participation.

FINAL EXAM:

A comprehensive, two-hour final exam will be given on Thursday, MAY 1 at 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in the IC building, Room 410 covering all lecture material from the course.  The exam cannot be made up.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY:

Unless otherwise stated by the instructor, exams and quizzes must reflect your work only. Although, students will work as pairs in the laboratory (to include the preparation of the pre-lab and laboratory reports), each student is responsible for completing and turning in their own laboratory reports and pre-labs.  Cheating in any form will not be tolerated and will result in an F for the course as well as reporting of the student to the Academic Dean.  See the policies concerning Academic Dishonesty, in the Gordon College Academic Catalog.

INSTRUCTOR:

Mr. Clifford M. McKeithan

OFFICE:

Instructional Complex Bldg. I-10, Rm. 211, (770) 872-2401

OFFICE HOURS:

By Appointment

LECTURE:

T,H – 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m., Instructional Complex 318

LABORATORY:

None

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Conceptual Physical Science, 3^rd Ed., Hewitt, Suchocki, Hewitt

ALSO REQUIRED:

Scientific Calculator: Must have exponential notation, common (log) and natural (ln) logarithmic capability.

RECOMMENDED:

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

Physical Science 1011 is an introduction to physical science, including basic chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, and meteorology.

This course is designed for the student to achieve three basic objectives:

     1.  To gain an understanding of the scientific method and the tools that scientists use to understand the universe.

     2.  To begin a study of the basic laws that govern the universe by using the skills developed in the first objective.

     3.  To learn to apply these laws to specific situations and learn critical thinking and problem solving skills.

ATTENDANCE:

You are responsible for all material covered in lecture.  For this reason, attendance at the lecture is expected.  Absences lower your comprehension of the material and may be a major contributor to failure in the class.  Attendance will be taken during each class period.  Tardiness will be considered as an absence.  Unexcused and excessive absences will count against your class participation score.   See GRADES below.

CLASS

CONDUCT:

Classes will begin and end on time.  To minimize disruptions to others, students must be on time and plan to stay until the class is dismissed.  If an early departure from class is necessary, inform the instructor before class.  Unexcused and excessive late arrivals and early departures will count against your class participation score.  See the section GRADES below.

GRADES:

Determination of the final grade for the course will be based on in-class exams, quizzes, a final exam, class participation, a laboratory grade (see separate laboratory syllabus) and any extra credit earned.  The distribution will be as follows:

                                    In-class Exams                    40%

Quizzes                                           

   a.)  Prior to mid-term       10%

   b.)  After mid-term           10%

Class Participation                  5%

Final Exam                            35%

The final letter grade will be based on the following general scale:

                                                A  90 - 100

B  80 - 89

C  70 - 79

D  60 - 69

F  < 60

IN-CLASS EXAMS:

There will be two in-class exams given on the following dates:

Tuesday             -        February 12

Tuesday             -        April 12

Both exams will count and will be averaged.  No exam will be dropped.  There will be no make up exams.  Without an acceptable documented excuse, missed exams will be assigned a score of zero.

QUIZZES:

Quizzes will be given throughout the semester with a minimum of one quiz per chapter.  All together, the quizzes will constitute 20% (the sum of A and B below) of your overall course grade as follows:

A.  Quizzes before Mid-Term (10%):  Your lowest quiz score will be dropped and the remaining scores will be averaged to determine your quiz grade.  Quizzes are given at the beginning of class and cannot be made up if missed.  The first missed quiz will be counted as the quiz to be dropped.  Without a valid and documented excuse, additional missed quizzes will be assigned a score of zero.

B.  Quizzes after mid-term (10%):  Your lowest quiz score will be dropped and the remaining scores will be averaged to determine your quiz grade.  Quizzes are given at the beginning of class and cannot be made up if missed.  The first missed quiz will be counted as the quiz to be dropped.  Without a valid and documented excuse, additional missed quizzes will be assigned a score of zero.

CLASS

PARTICI PATION:

Class participation involves your active participation in class and your adherence to the policies outlined in this syllabus regarding class attendance, punctuality, early departures from class, behavior in class and extra credit participation.

FINAL EXAM:

A comprehensive, two-hour final exam will be given on Thursday, MAY 1 at 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the IC building, Room 410 covering all lecture material from the course.  The exam cannot be made up.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY:

Unless otherwise stated by the instructor, exams and quizzes must reflect your work only. Although, students will work as pairs in the laboratory (to include the preparation of the pre-lab and laboratory reports), each student is responsible for completing and turning in their own laboratory reports and pre-labs.  Cheating in any form will not be tolerated and will result in an F for the course as well as reporting of the student to the Academic Dean.  See the policies concerning Academic Dishonesty, in the Gordon College Academic Catalog.