INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PHS 101)

Text: The Physical Universe 10th Ed.  – K.B. Krauskopf & A. Beiser, McGrawHill
Text & Calculator should be brought to class at ALL times.
Homework should be handed in on-time and due the next class after being assigned.
Labs should be written formally and handed in one week after being performed.

Introduction: The course, the faculty, the students
Opening an email account
Office hours & extra help
Class & Lab Memo

Activities:Math Refresher: Decimal & Scientific Notation, Conversions

Chapter 1: The Scientific Method

a. How Scientist Study Nature: Sections 1.2 – 1.2
The Solar System: Sections 1.3 – 1.7
Universal Gravitation: Sections 1.8 – 1.11

Activities:Measuring Density of SubstancesCalculate the densities of known and unknown substances

Assignment: Text (pg. 25): Do Questions 1, 3, 9, 12, 16
Study Guide: Complete the study questions
Read Chapter 2: Motion: Sections 2.1 – 2.6 (pg. 28 – 40)

Chapter 2: Motion – Constant & Accelerated Motion

Describing Motion: Sections 2.1 – 2.4
Acceleration of Gravity: Sections 2.5 – 2.6

Activities: Measurement Activity Sheet
Scalar/Vector/Unit Chart
Problem Solving Strategies on Index Card

Assignment: Text (pg. 60): Do EVEN number problems (# 1 – 20) 
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions
Read Chapter 2: Motion: Sections 2.7 – 2.15 (pg. 40 – 55)

Chapter 2: Motion – Forces & Gravity
Force & Motion – Newton’s Laws: Section 2.7 – 2.11
Gravitation – Newton’s Law & Kepler’s Laws: Section 2.12 – 2.15

Activities: Graphing Motion – CBL Motion experiment
Constant & Accelerated Motion

Assignment: Text (pg. 60 – 61): Do problems 22, 24, 26, 30, 34, 42. 
Lab Report: Write up the Graphing Motion Lab with sketches included.
Read Chapter 16: The Solar System: Sections 1 – 8 (pg. 564 – 582)

Chapter 16: The Solar System
The Family of the Sun: Sections 16.1 – 16.3
The Inner (Terrestrial)Planets: Sections 16.4 – 16.8

Activities: Online NASA Astronomy/Space sites.
Research Paper & Presentation style and format.

Assignment: Text (pg. 606 – 607): Do Questions 7, 9, 17, 27, 28, 31, 35, 43, 46, 48.
Read Chapter 16: The Solar System: Sections 16.9 – 16.16 (pg. 584 – 602)
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions.

Chapter 16: The Solar System
The Outer (Giant or Jovian) Planets: Sections 16.9 – 16.11
The Moon: Sections 16.12 – 16.16

Activities: Light Intensity and Distance – CBL Motion experiment

Assignment: Students MUST Visit Hayden Planetarium: Exploring the Cosmos
& Rock Garden: Complete Student’s Activity Sheet and Submit 2-page summary outlining their visit along with proof of visit (Ticket stub).

Read Chapter 3: Energy: Sections 3.1 – 3.8 (pg. 64 – 74)

Chapter 3: Energy
Work: Sections 3.1 – 3. 2
Energy: Sections 3.3 – 3.7
Momentum: Section 3.8

Activities: Graphing Motion – CBL Motion experiment
The Swinging Pendulum

Assignment: Text (pg. 132 – 133): Do EVEN number problems (# 1 – 17).
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions.
Lab Report: Write up lab with calculations done.
Read Chapter 4: Matter & Energy: Sections 4.1 – 4.3.

Chapter 4: Matter & Energy
Temperature & Heat: Sections 4.1 – 4.3

Activities: Temperature and Heat – CBL Heat experiment

Assignment: Text (pg. 133): Do problems 1 – 7.
Study Guide (pg 55 – 57): Complete Study Guide questions.
Prepare for Exam 1 (Review Homework and Study Guide Materials)
Lab Report: Write up lab with calculations done.

Review for Examination 1 & ASSIGN RESEARCH TOPICS.
a. Review Homework Problems
Review of Questions.
Exam format.

Assignment:Prepare for Examination # 1.

EXAMINATION # 1: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 16.
Bring #2 pencils, calculator & eraser.
Formula sheet will be provided
Exam is to be done on exam provided.
Exam begins promptly at 3:00 p.m. and terminates at 4:45 p.m.

Assignment: Read Chapter 11: Chemical Reactions 11.1 – 11.8 (pg. 354 – 368)
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions

Chapter 11: Chemical Reactions
Combustion: Sections 11.1 – 11.2
Chemical Energy: Sections 11.3 – 11.5

Activities: Return Examination # 1.
Exothermic/Endothermic Reactions: Alka-Seltzer & Water.

Assignment: Text (pg. 173): Do EVEN number problems (# 1 – 15).
Read Chapter 5: Matter & Energy: Sections 5.12 – 5.20.
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions.

Chapter 11: Chemical Reactions
Fuels: Sections 11.6 – 11.8

Activities: Chemistry – CBL experiment: Measuring ???

Assignment: Text (pg. 382 - 384): Choose Some Questions.
Lab Report: Write up lab with measurements, diagrams and graphs.
Read Chapter 13: Atmosphere & Hydrosphere: Sections 13.1 – 13.8
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions.

Chapter 13: Atmosphere & Hydrosphere
a. The Atmosphere: Sections 13.1 – 13.3
Weather: Sections 13.4 – 13.8

Activities: Tour MEC Weather Station Lab & Device on Roof
Analyze some real weather data

Assignment: Text (pg. 465): Choose Some Questions.
Lab Report: Write up lab with measurements, diagrams and graphs.
Read Chapter 13: Atmosphere & Hydrosphere: Sections 13.9 – 13.14
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions.

Chapter 13: Atmosphere & Hydrosphere
Climate: Sections 13.9 – 13.12
Hydrosphere: Sections 13.13 – 13.14

Activities: View NASA website: Global Ozone and Cloud distribution

Assignment: Text (pg. 465): Choose Some Questions.
Lab Report: Write up lab with measurements, diagrams and graphs.
Read Chapter 14: The Rock Cycle: Sections 14.1 – 14.5
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions.

Chapter 14: The Rock Cycle
Rocks: Sections 14.1 – 14.5

Activities: Tour Brooklyn’s Prospect Park and Identify some Identifiable Rock formations

Assignment: Lab Report: Write up observations made from the in-class demonstration
Read Chapter 15: The Evolving Earth: Sections 15.1 – 15.7(pg. 514 – 26)Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions

Chapter 15: The Evolving Earth
Tectonic Movement: Sections 15.1 – 15.3
Plate Tectonics: Sections 15.4 – 15.7

Activities: Lines of Latitude and Longitude:  Locating places on Earth
Return Exam 2 with averages and grades

Assignment: Read Chapter 13: Atmosphere & Hydrosphere: Sections 13.1 – 13.8
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions

Chapter 14: The Rock Cycle (continued)
Within the Earth: Sections 14.6 – 14.9
Erosion: Sections 14.10 – 14.12

Activities: View NASA website: Global Ozone and Cloud distribution.
Return Exam 2 with averages and grades

Assignment: Lab Report: Write up 2 page summary of what was viewed on NASA site.
Read Chapter 13: Atmosphere & Hydrosphere: Sections 13.9 – 13.14
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions.

Chapter 14: The Rock Cycle
Erosion: Sections 14.13 – 14.14
Vulcanism: Sections 14.15 – 14.17

Activities: TBA

Assignment: Text (pg. 466): Do EVEN numbered questions (# 21 – 40).
Lab Report: Write up 2 page summary of what was viewed on NASA site.
Read Chapter 14: The Rock Cycle: Sections 14.1 – 14.9
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions.

Monday 4/7/03 – EXAMINATION # 2: Chapters 11, 13, 14, 15.
Bring #2 pencils, calculator & eraser.
Formula sheet will be provided
Exam is to be done on exam provided.
Exam begins promptly at 3:00 p.m. and terminates at 4:45 p.m.

Activities: NONE

Assignment: Text (pg. 510): Do EVEN number questions (# 1 – 20).
Lab Report: Write up 2 page summary of what was viewed on NASA site.
Read Chapter 5: Electricity & Magnetism: Sections 5.1 – 5.4, 5.12, 5.13
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions.

Chapter 5: Electricity & Magnetism
Electric Charge: Sections 5.1 – 5.4
Magnetism: Sections 5.12 – 5.13

Activities: Plotting Magnetic Field lines.

Assignment: Text (pg. 173): Do EVEN number problems (# 1 – 10).
Lab Report: Lab Report: Write up lab with copy of sketches attached.
Read Chapter 6: Waves: Sections 6.1 – 6.7 (pg. 176 – 188)

Chapter 6: Waves
Wave Motion: Sections 6.1 – 6.4
Sound Waves: Sections 6.5 – 6.7

Activities: Waves – CBL experiment
Measuring the properties of a Sound Wave.

Assignment: Text (pg. 215): Do ALL problems (# 1 – 6).
Lab Report: Write up lab with measurements, diagrams and graphs.
Read Chapter 6: Waves : Sections 6.8 – 6.13
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions

Chapter 6: Waves(conversion day)
Electromagnetic Waves: Sections 6.8 – 6.10
Wave Behavior: Sections 6.11 – 16.13

Activities: Lenses & Mirrors – Light experiment
Measuring Refraction and Reflection.

Assignment: Text (pg. 215): Do ALL problems (# 7 – 12).
Lab Report: Write up lab with measurements, diagrams and graphs.
Read Chapter 17: The Stars : Sections 17.1 – 17.7 (pg. 610 – 620)
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions
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Chapter 17: The Stars
a. Tools of Astronomy: Sections 17.9 – 17.3
b. The Sun: Sections 17.4 – 17.7.

Activities: NASA Online Resource – The Sun Spot Cycle

Assignment: Text (pg. 607): Do EVEN number questions (# 24 – 48).
Read Chapter 17: The Stars: Sections 17.1 – 17.7
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions.

Chapter 17: The Stars
Tools of Astronomy: Sections 17.1 – 17.3
The Sun: Sections 17.4 – 17.7

Activities: NASA Online Resource – The Sun Spot Cycle

Assignment: Read Chapter 17: The Stars: Sections 17.8 – 17.16
Study Guide: Complete Study Guide questions.

 

Chapter 17: The Stars
The Stars: Sections 17.8 – 17.11
Life History of the Stars: Sections 17.12 – 17.16

Activities: Students’ Research Presentations 10 minutes each.(6) Students should be on-time and prepared for their presentations.

EXAMINATION # 3: Chapters 5, 6, 17.
Bring #2 pencils, calculator & eraser.
Formula sheet will be provided.
Exam is to be done on exam provided.
Exam begins promptly at 3:15 p.m. and terminates at 4:45 p.m.

Astronomy: Students’ Research & Presentation (10)
a.    Each Student is allowed 10 minutes to present their research topic.
b.    ALL Research Papers are due, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Astronomy: Students’ Research & Presentation (10)
a.     Each Student is allowed 10 minutes to present their research topic.
b.     Prepare for Final Exam (Review Homework & Study Guide Materials).
c.     Return Exam #3.