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Term: Fall 2010

Course N= umber: SCIE 110 - The Logic of Science

Instruct= or: Georgette Olson

Office:<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Room 531

Office Phone:

E-mail:<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'>   olson604731945= @yahoo.com

Home Phone: (708) 474 - 6252

Office Hours: Monday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM or by appointment

Instructor Background: MS from University of Notre Dame. Taught for 35 years. I have taught Daley College, one of Chicago’s City Colleges. Have many interests one of which is Religion especially the study of Scripture. =

Course Time: Monday      Lab: 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM        =             &nb= sp;      Class: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Course Description: This course is an introduction to the nature and philosophy of scientific discov= ery. It covers the central concepts of scientific discovery and the tools utiliz= ed by scientists in the process of making of various revolutionary discoveries. The historical implications of these discoveries are interpreted and relate= d to modern discoveries. Students will travel across time and perform the classic experiments that revolutionized how we view the world. Learning to think as= a scientist both from an empirical and a philosophical perspective provides students with entrée into the nature of the scientific enterprise. (Students enrolled in this course must also enroll in the SCIE 111.)

Prerequisites: None

Science Department Mission Statement

The science department has identif= ied excellence in student learning as a primary goal. In an effort to meet the objective= , we are working diligently to incorporate the best pedagogical practices into a= ll science courses. To this end,= the science faculty strives to foster an environment that is conducive to all learners. <= /p>

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

Exp= lore natural phenomena of the world of everyday experiences using scientific methods, and use theories to interpret observations.=

Des= cribe, differentiate, and explain form, function, and variation within diverse physical and/or biological systems.

Con= duct, analyze, determine, and evaluate the results of scientific experiments= .

Students in this course will:

Textbooks:

Logic of Science Custom textbook Integrated Science, 5^th ed. Bill= W. Tillery, Eldon D. Enger, Frederick C. Ross, McGraw-Hill Publishers

The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, 3^rd ed. by Thomas Kuhn, Univer= sity of Chicago Press

The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments, 1^st ed. George Johnson, Alfred = A. Knopf Publishers

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Learning Strategies: (Group Discussions, Student Center= ed Learning, Collaborative Learning, and Lectures)

Assessment / Evaluation for Course:*

KNUC form            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =                     &= nbsp;         5%        of grade

Problem Sets (Homework)        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         5%        of grade

Weekly Quiz*            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            10%       of gr= ade

Course Participation        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    10%       of grade

Summary of The 10 Beautiful Experiments Chapters    = ;            &n= bsp; 10%       of gr= ade

Comprehensive Midterm (week 8)        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;     20%       of gr= ade

Comprehensive Final exam        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;   40%       of gr= ade

Total            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;   100%        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;

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Class Policy for Assignments: <= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Assignments/Homework are collected = at the beginning of class on the due date.

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*The official class policy is that there are NO MAKE-UP Tests, no late KNUC will be accepted without a doctor’s excuse. =

Grading Scale:

A: 100-92              A-: 90-91 &n= bsp;           B+:= 88-89     B: 82-87         B-: 80-81    C+: 78-79

C: 72-77             &= nbsp; C-: 70-71             = D+: 68-69     D: 62-67         D-: 60-61    F: 59 & below

Class Policy on Attendance: = Attendance is mandatory. IT IS THE STUDE= NT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR OR ANOTHER STUDENT FOR INFORMATION/ASSIGNMENTS, ETC. IN MISSED CLASSES. The instructor is more than willin= g to meet you halfway on this, but you must do your part.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: As a mat= ter of courtesy, cell phones and all electronic devices are not part of this course. In the event of necessity, please inform the instructor ahead of ti= me and set the device to "vibrate" if possible and answer it in the hallway.

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Week beginning DATES=

Week

Kuhn pg

HW problems

Tillery Ch

pgs

Session Discussion

13-Sep

1

1

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6

Ch 1

18 to 25

What Science is not!<= o:p>

7

-

12<= /p>

Ch1=

1 to 17

What is Science<= /o:p>

2-Sep

2

test

1 to 5

13

-

18<= /p>

Ch 2

25 to 37

Describing Motion

6 to 9

19

-

24<= /p>

Ch 2

37 to 54

Three Law's of Motion=

27-Sep

3

test

10 to 15

25

-

30<= /p>

Ch 3

55 to 59

Work and Power

16 to 22

31

-

36<= /p>

Ch 3

59 to 61

Potential Energy Kine= tic Energy

4-Oct

4

test

23 to 27

37

-

42<= /p>

Ch 3

62 to 75

Energy Forms & Conversions Energy Conservation and Transfer

28 to 40

43

-

48<= /p>

Ch 5

103 to 108=

Force and Vibrations (Wave Motion and Sound)

11-Oct

5

test

41 to 51

49

-

54<= /p>

108 to 124=

Hearing Waves

52 to 57

55

-

60<= /p>

Ch 4

75 to 87

Temperature & Hea= t

18-Oct

6

test

58 to 70

61

-

66<= /p>

Ch 4

87 to 102<= /span>

Heat

71 to 76

67

72<= /p>

Ch 6

125 to 129=

Energy Heat, Molecular Theory & Thermodynamics

25-Oct

7

test

77 to 86

73

-

78<= /p>

Ch 6

129 to 151=

Electrical Charge

87 to 91

79

-

84<= /p>

Ch 7

152 to 155=

Electric Current=

1-Nov

8

MID-TERM EXAM

92 to 102<= /span>

85

-

90<= /p>

Ch 7

156 to 157=

Sources and Propertie= s of Light

103 to 116=

91

-

96<= /p>

Ch 7

158 to 170=

The Nature of Light

8-Nov

9

test

117 to 127=

97

-

102=

Ch 7

178 to 195=

Atoms and Periodic Properties

128 to 140=

103

-

108=

Ch 9

196 to 202=

Chemical Reactions

15-Nov

10

test

141 to 151=

109

-

114=

Ch 9

202 to 221=

Chemical Bonding=

152 to 159=

115

-

120=

Ch 10

222 to 228=

Properties of Water

22-Nov

11

test

160 to 164=

121

-

126=

Ch 10

228 to 239=

Acids Bases and Salts=

165 to 169=

127

-

132=

Ch 11

240 to 249=

Natural Radioactivity=

29-Nov

12

test

170 to 173=

133

-

138=

Ch 12

249 to 262=

Radiation units and Nuclear Energy

6-Dec

13

test

139

-

144=

Ch 12

263 to 282=

The Universe

145

-

150=

Semester Wrap up=

13-Dec

14

Final Exam

Class Participation: (per instructor)

Tutoring Center:

The Tuto= ring Center is dedicated to supporting Calumet College of St. Joseph students. Students work with tutors to devel= op course competencies and study skills such as time management, test preparat= ion, and note taking. In addition, students are provided with tutoring support to help pass courses, to improve grade point average, and to promote continuing education and career advancement. Tutors have a sp= ecific charge: to help students learn how to master specific subject matter and to develop effective learning skills. Tutoring is open to all students at Calumet College of St. Joseph at= no charge and is available to support most introductory courses. Tutoring in support of some other courses is available as well. The Tutoring Center is located in Room 413.&nb= sp; The telephone number is 219.473.4287 or 800.700.9100 ext. 287.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter= up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonest= y is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed u= nder the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. =

Please note: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may= be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guid= elines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students = may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reaso= n(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must rec= eive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be maile= d to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are= to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request= is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accep= t or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indic= ate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incu= rs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

Student Support Services:

Among its other services, the Student Support S= ervices Office guides, counsels and assists students with disabilities. If a student believes that he or she needs a “reasonable accommodationR= 21; of some kind because of a physical, psychological, or mental condition (e.g= ., additional time needed for tests, note taking assistance, special testing arrangements, etc.), he or she should contact the Student Support Services Office at 473-4388. Staff there will secure documentation pertinent to the disability and work with faculty and staff, if necessary, to address the matter.

CCSJ Alert:<= /p>
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Week beginning DATES=	Week		Kuhn pg	HW problems			Tillery Ch	pgs	Session Discussion
13-Sep	1			1	-	6	Ch 1	18 to 25	What Science is not!<= o:p>
				7	-	12<= /p>	Ch1=	1 to 17	What is Science<= /o:p>
2-Sep	2	test	1 to 5	13	-	18<= /p>	Ch 2	25 to 37	Describing Motion
			6 to 9	19	-	24<= /p>	Ch 2	37 to 54	Three Law's of Motion=
27-Sep	3	test	10 to 15	25	-	30<= /p>	Ch 3	55 to 59	Work and Power
			16 to 22	31	-	36<= /p>	Ch 3	59 to 61	Potential Energy Kine= tic Energy
4-Oct	4	test	23 to 27	37	-	42<= /p>	Ch 3	62 to 75	Energy Forms & Conversions Energy Conservation and Transfer
			28 to 40	43	-	48<= /p>	Ch 5	103 to 108=	Force and Vibrations (Wave Motion and Sound)
11-Oct	5	test	41 to 51	49	-	54<= /p>		108 to 124=	Hearing Waves
			52 to 57	55	-	60<= /p>	Ch 4	75 to 87	Temperature & Hea= t
18-Oct	6	test	58 to 70	61	-	66<= /p>	Ch 4	87 to 102<= /span>	Heat
			71 to 76	67		72<= /p>	Ch 6	125 to 129=	Energy Heat, Molecular Theory & Thermodynamics
25-Oct	7	test	77 to 86	73	-	78<= /p>	Ch 6	129 to 151=	Electrical Charge
			87 to 91	79	-	84<= /p>	Ch 7	152 to 155=	Electric Current=
1-Nov	8	MID-TERM EXAM	92 to 102<= /span>	85	-	90<= /p>	Ch 7	156 to 157=	Sources and Propertie= s of Light
			103 to 116=	91	-	96<= /p>	Ch 7	158 to 170=	The Nature of Light
8-Nov	9	test	117 to 127=	97	-	102=	Ch 7	178 to 195=	Atoms and Periodic Properties
			128 to 140=	103	-	108=	Ch 9	196 to 202=	Chemical Reactions
15-Nov	10	test	141 to 151=	109	-	114=	Ch 9	202 to 221=	Chemical Bonding=
			152 to 159=	115	-	120=	Ch 10	222 to 228=	Properties of Water
22-Nov	11	test	160 to 164=	121	-	126=	Ch 10	228 to 239=	Acids Bases and Salts=
			165 to 169=	127	-	132=	Ch 11	240 to 249=	Natural Radioactivity=
29-Nov	12	test	170 to 173=
				133	-	138=	Ch 12	249 to 262=	Radiation units and Nuclear Energy
6-Dec	13	test		139	-	144=	Ch 12	263 to 282=	The Universe
				145	-	150=			Semester Wrap up=
13-Dec	14	Final Exam