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Division: Science and Math
Email: george.flowers@darton.edu
Phone: (229)317-6445
Mailing Address:
Bldg I, Room 206 (next to Chem Lab)
2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, GA 31707
After teaching college for 25 years in Tennessee and Virginia, Dr. Flowers returned to Albany in 2007 - where he had served in the Navy at the Albany Naval Air Station. He has taught first year Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Nursing Chemistry, upper-level chemistry courses, and Physical Science.
Professor Flowers graduated from Florida State University with a Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry, after receiving a B.S.Ed. from John Brown University in Arkansas.
Dr. Flowers resides in Lee County with his wife and youngest child (of six children).
ISCI 2002K – Online
Foundations of Physical Science
“FunSci”
Course Description
“This course is an Area F science course for early childhood education majors. This course will emphasize the understanding and use of the major concepts of physical science, including matter, energy, force, waves, chemical substances and reactions. As a general theme, strategies of investigating science will be used and discussed in the context of various topics. Prerequisites: Successful completion of one Area D Science course. Corequisites: None.”
Text
Conceptual Integrated Science by Hewitt, Lyons, Suchocki, Yeh, 1st edition, bundled with Laboratory Manual, and Access Kit for online resources (ISBN 0321525825)
Required Materials
>>>A scientific calculator – I recommend the Texas Instruments TI-30Xa (there are several TI-30 calculators, this one would be the most suitable – fewer unneeded functions than the others; all you will need)
>>>Materials for laboratory exercises:
A small kitchen/diet scale that has “gram” measurements on it
Some grocery items (eggs, cabbage, etc.)
Some common household items (ruler, glue, etc.)
You may also be shipping some supplies back to the College
Class Web Sites
www.conceptualscienceplace.com to view a wealth of helps including self-quizzes, glossaries, etc.
Course Requirements
Assignments
Test dates and laboratory and other written assignment Due Dates will be posted on WebCT about two weeks ahead of time. Late assignments and tests will be penalized 7% per day late.
The student will have to make arrangements for proctored exams. See the “Test Taking Options” handout posted on WebCT.
Academic Dishonesty: Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. If you are caught cheating or plagiarizing in any form, you will receive a failing grade for the course and be reported to the College for appropriate disciplinary action.
Grading
88-100% A Three Online Tests: 150 pts
77-87% B Lab Assignments: 150-200 pts
66-76% C Miscellaneous: 15-30 pts
55-65% D
<55% F
General Information
Credit Hours: 3 semester hours
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1. About Science
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8. Waves - Sound and Light
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2. Describing Motion
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9. The Atom
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3. Newton’s laws of motion
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10. Nuclear Physics
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4. Momentum and Energy
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11. Investigating Matter
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5. Gravity
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12. The Nature of Chemical Bonds
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6. Heat
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13. Chemical Reactions
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7. Electricity and magnetism
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14. Organic Chemistry
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YOU CAN NOT SUCCEED IN THIS CLASS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXTENSIVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER WITH INTERNET.
Please note that "attendance" in an on-line course is measured by work submitted. Students are expected to submit all assignments and take all exams according to the published schedule or make other arrangements in advance of the scheduled time. Missing a scheduled deadline, for any reason, including illness, late registration or problems with your personal computer, in no way relieves you of the responsibility for completing the assignment. The student is responsible for taking exams at the approved time and place, and for submitting assignments on time. Most students selecting this form of instruction have busy schedules with many unexpected interruptions. PLAN AHEAD. WORK AHEAD. Allow yourself time on your schedule for problems. You may, usually, submit activities BEFORE they are due, if you so chose. If you anticipate any potential problems, contact me ASAP and discuss those concerns.
NOTE: If you do not understand directions for an assignment/lab exercise, contact me immediately. Also, you should be checking your WebCT email daily, and replying when requested.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the nature and principles of scientific inquiry and honesty.
2. Apply knowledge of strategies for observing, collecting, analyzing and communicating scientific data.
3. Understand basic principles of the physical sciences.
4. Be able to communicate physical science principles successfully to elementary school students in accordance with the Georgia Performance Standards.
5. Perform measurements using laboratory and use the scientific method in safely carrying out laboratory experiments.
6. Experience a sense of wonder as the universe is contemplated.
7. Recognize pseudoscience and scientific reports of questionable validity.
It is the responsibility of each student to know and follow all the written guidance given by the instructor in this syllabus and supplementary materials.
Title: Conceptual Integrated Science
Author: Hewitt, Lyons, Suchocki, Yeh
ISBN: 9780321525826
Additional Information:
This package includes the textbook and "Laboratory Manual", which you will use, and "Practice Book", which we won't use. The textbook alone is ISBN
0805390383; the manual alone is ISBN
0805390731.
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