Appendix C

College of Micronesia-FSM

Course Outline Cover Page

Physical Science       Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics SC 130
Course Title           Department and Number 

Course Description: A one semester natural science with laboratory course exploring motion, dynamics, heat, earth sciences, weather, climate, sound, optics, light, electricity, chemistry, and astronomy, with a focus on mathematical models and an emphasis on written communication skills.

Course Prepared by: Dana Lee Ling Campus/site: National site

Course Type   Hours Per Week   No. of weeks  Total Hrs Divisor  Sem. Credits
Lecture        3             ×  16          =  48       /16   =    3 
Laboratory     3             ×  16          =  48       /48   =    1 
                                          Total Semester Credits = 4 

(Hours per week × number of weeks = total hours) (Total hour/divisor = semester credits)

Divisors
Lecture:    /16  Lect/Lab:    /16  Co-op education /30 Workshop: /48   Practicum: /48 
Internship: /48  Field study: /48  Studio:         /48 Lab:      /48 

Purpose of Course: Degree requirement X 
                   Degree elective    X 
                   Certificate 
                   Other 

Prerequisite Course: [ESL 089 Reading V] and [a grade of "C" or better in MS 095 or mathematical placement in MS 096 or higher]

Signature, Chairperson, Curriculum Committee: ________________________ Date: ________

Signature, President, COM-FSM: ________________________ Date: _________________

Appendix B
College of Micronesia-FSM

Course Outline Format

1. Program Learning Outcomes:
   
   1. 1.1 Write a clear, well-organized paper using documentation and quantitative tools when appropriate.
   2. 3.2 Present and interpret numeric information in graphic forms.
   3. 3.4 Define and explain the concepts, principles, and theories of a field of science.
   4. 3.5 Perform experiments that gather scientific information and to utilize, interpret, and explain the results of experiments and field work in a field of science
2. Course Learning Outcomes:
   
   1. Demonstrate core scientific skills
   2. Perform experiments in mechanics
   3. Perform experiments in material and earth sciences
   4. Perform experiments in wave based phenomena
   
   

3. CLO	PLO 1.1	PLO 3.2	PLO 3.4	PLO 3.5
   1	D	I, D	I
   2			I,D	I,D
   3			I,D	I,D
   4			I,D	I,D

   
   

   CLO	PLO 1.1	PLO 3.2	PLO 3.4	PLO 3.5
   1	1.3	1.2	1.1
   2			2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4	2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
   3			3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4	3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4
   4			4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4	4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4

   
   
4. Student Learning Outcomes:
   CLO1 Demonstrate core scientific skills
   

   Student learning outcomes	Assessment strategies
   1.1 Explore physical science systems using scientific methodologies	Completion of laboratory reports as per format specified in text. Six of eight (75%) must be completed.
   1.2 Generate mathematical models for physical science systems
   1.3 Write up the results of experiments in a formal format using spreadsheet and word processing software

   
   CLO2 Perform experiments in mechanics
   

   Student learning outcomes	Assessment strategies
   2.1 Determine the relationship between time and space for an object undergoing linear motion	Laboratory reports, quizzes, tests. 60% Passing as per 2009-2011 catalog
   2.2 Determine the relationship between time and space for an object undergoing accelerated motion
   2.3 Measure momentum and determine whether momentum is conserved in a collision
   2.4 Determine whether a material is linear elastic

   
   CLO3 Perform experiments in material and earth sciences
   

   Student learning outcomes	Assessment strategies
   3.1 Determine the heat conductivity of different materials	Laboratory reports, quizzes, tests. 60% Passing as per 2009-2011 catalog
   3.2 Determine the electrical conductivity of different materials
   3.3 Calculate the relationship between minutes of latitude and meters
   3.4 Identify different types of precipitation and clouds
   3.5 Identify whether solutions are acidic or basic

   
   CLO4 Perform experiments in wave based phenomena
   

   Student learning outcomes	Assessment strategies
   4.1 Measure the speed of sound	Laboratory reports, quizzes, tests. 60% Passing as per 2009-2011 catalog
   4.2 Determine the relationships for optical depth behind a mirror and below the surface of water
   4.3 Identify continuous and discrete spectra, list the orders of colors in spectra, and explore the combinations of primary colors of light used to produce secondary and other colors of light.
   4.4 Determine the relationship between current and voltage for an electrical circuit

   
   
5. Required textbooks and course materials
   [ Physical Science, Dana Lee Ling, COM-FSM, Palikir, 2010, or subsequent editions. ]
   OR
   [ An Introduction to Physical Science; Shipman, Wilson, and Todd; Houghton Mifflin, Boston, 2007, 11^th or subsequent editions. ISBN-10: 0618472320 ISBN-13: 978-0618472321 AND
   Physical Science Laboratory Manual, Relinda Abellera, COM-FSM, Palikir, 2007 ]
   Scientific calculator with basic statistics functionality, ruler. Highly recommended: Sunglasses.
6. Reference materials
7. Methods of Instruction The course will be taught by lecture and exploratory laboratories. Students will be encouraged to utilize computer labs outside of class for completion of formal laboratory assignments.
8. Course contents
   1. Measurement
   2. Motion
   3. Momentum and energy
   4. Force
   5. Temperature and heat
   6. Planetary place and time
   7. Weather and climate
   8. Sound and waves
   9. Optics
   10. Electricity
   11. Chemistry
   12. Astronomy
   13. Cosmology
9. Instructional costs for the college See Appendix A
10. Evaluation Methods of measurement will include class participation, homework, laboratories, laboratory reports, quizzes, tests, midterm, and final examinations. A final percentage will be calculated by dividing the total points earned by the the total points possible. Laboratories are worth on the order of 50% of the grade and are central to the course. Grades will be assigned according the following: 90-100% A; 80-89% B; 70-79% C; 60-69% D, below 60% F.
11. Attendance policy As per the current college catalog.
12. Academic honesty policy As per the current college catalog.
13. Credit-by-examination None.

Appendix A: Equipment lists

Physical Science Laboratory Manual by Relinda Abellera

Physical Science Laboratories by Dana Lee Ling