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Term: Fall 2010

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

Instruct= or: Dr. Mark Lundin

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Office Phone: 219-473-4268

E-mail:<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> mlundin@ccsj.edu

Mobile Phone: 224-520-2576

Office Hours: Monday: 15:30-17:00, Wednesday: 14:00-17:00, Saturday: 11:00-13:00

Instructor Background: (Ph.D. High Energy Particle Physics, Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France. = B.S. Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Illinois. Instructor: Calumet College of St. Joseph, Visiting Associate, California Institute of Technology)

Course Time: Monday & Wednesday, 12:00-13:30, Room 206

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 thi= se= objective, we are working diligently to incorporate the best pedagogical practices into all science courses. To this end, the science faculty strives to foster an environment th= at is conducive to all learners.

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 inter= pret observations.
Des= cribe, differentiate, and explain form, functio= n, and variation within diverse physical and/or biological systems.
Con= duct, analyze, determine, and evaluate the results of scientific experiments= .

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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:*

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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:

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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 willing 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			Session	Kuhn pg	HW problems			Tillery Ch	pgs	Session Discussion
6-Sep	1
		b		1		1	-	6	Ch 1	18 to 25	What Science is not!<= o:p>
13-Sep	2	a	test	2	1 to 5	7	-	12<= /p>	Ch1=	1 to 17	What is Science<= /o:p>
		b		3	6 to 9	13	-	18<= /p>	Ch 2	25 to 37	Describing Motion
2-Sep	3	a	test	4	10 to 15	19	-	24<= /p>	Ch 2	37 to 54	Three Law's of Motion=
		b		5	16 to 22	25	-	30<= /p>	Ch 3	55 to 59	Work and Power
27-Sep	4	a	test	6	23 to 27	31	-	36<= /p>	Ch 3	59 to 61	Potential Energy Kine= tic Energy
		b		7	28 to 40	37	-	42<= /p>	Ch 3	62 to 75	Energy Forms & Conversions Energy Conservation and Transfer
4-Oct	5	a	test	8	41 to 51	43	-	48<= /p>	Ch 5	103 to 108=	Force and Vibrations (Wave Motion and Sound)
		b		9	52 to 57	49	-	54<= /p>		108 to 124=	Hearing Waves
11-Oct	6	a	test	10	58 to 70	55	-	60<= /p>	Ch 4	75 to 87	Temperature & Hea= t
		b		11	71 to 76	61	-	66<= /p>	Ch 4	87 to 102<= /span>	Heat
18-Oct	7	a	test	MID-TERM EXAM
		b		12	77 to 86	67		72<= /p>	Ch 6	125 to 129=	Energy Heat, Molecular Theory & Thermodynamics
25-Oct	8	a	test	13	87 to 91	73	-	78<= /p>	Ch 6	129 to 151=	Electrical Charge
		b		14	92 to 102<= /span>	79	-	84<= /p>	Ch 7	152 to 155=	Electric Current=
1-Nov	9	a	test	15	103 to 116=	85	-	90<= /p>	Ch 7	156 to 157=	Sources and Propertie= s of Light
		b		16	117 to 127=	91	-	96<= /p>	Ch 7	158 to 170=	The Nature of Light
8-Nov	10	a	test	17	128 to 140=	97	-	102=	Ch 7	178 to 195=	Atoms and Periodic Properties
		b		18	141 to 151=	103	-	108=	Ch 9	196 to 202=	Chemical Reactions
15-Nov	11	a	test	19	152 to 159=	109	-	114=	Ch 9	202 to 221=	Chemical Bonding=
		b		20	160 to 164=	115	-	120=	Ch 10	222 to 228=	Properties of Water
22-Nov	12	a	test	21	165 to 169=	121	-	126=	Ch 10	228 to 239=	Acids Bases and Salts=
		b		22	170 to 173=	127	-	132=	Ch 11	240 to 249=	Natural Radioactivity=
29-Nov	13	a	test	Thanksgiving
		b		23		133	-	138=	Ch 12	249 to 262=	Radiation units and Nuclear Energy
6-Dec	14	a	test	24		139	-	144=	Ch 12	263 to 282=	The Universe
		b		25		145	-	150=			Semester Wrap up=
13-Dec	15			Final Exam=

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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:

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