Appendix C

College of Micronesia-FSM

Course Outline Cover Page

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 a strong emphasis on written communication skills.

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

(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 

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

Signatures

Chairperson, Curriculum Committee: ________________________ Date: _______________

President, COM-FSM: ________________________ Date: _________________

Appendix B
College of Micronesia-FSM

Course Outline Format

1. Learning Outcomes
   1. Program Learning Outcomes:
      1. Define and explain the concepts, principles, and theories of a field of science.
      2. 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:
      Students will be able to...
      1. Explore physical science systems using scientific methodologies
      2. Generate mathematical models for physical science systems
      3. Write up the results of experiments in a formal format using spreadsheet and word processing software
      4. Explore dynamics of motion including performing calculations of velocity, acceleration, momentum, and kinetic energy, generating appropriate mathematical models such as linear regressions, making calculations of the conservation of momentum and energy
      5. Experiment with and determine the heat and electrical conductivity of materials
      6. Determine latitude, longitude, and find the mathematical relationship with standard linear measures; determine universal time
      7. Observe and identify clouds, be able to describe precipitation processes in Micronesia such as collision-coalescence, Bergeron, and orographic precipitation; list the phenomenon associated with El Niño and La Niña
      8. Determine the speed of sound and perform experiments with sound
      9. Explore reflection and refraction, determining the mathematical relationships for reflected image depths, angles, and refracted image angles
      10. List the primary and secondary colors of light, generate other colors from primary colors, explore systems of specifying colors
      11. Develop a mathematical model using measurements of current versus voltage across a resistance; determine and sketch open, short, and closed circuits
      12. Determine whether substances are acids or bases using locally available pH indicator solutions
2. Course contents:
   
   1. Measurement
   2. Motion
   3. Force
   4. Momentum and energy
   5. Temperature and heat
   6. Planetary place and time
   7. Weather and climate
   8. Waves
   9. Optics
   10. Electricity
   11. Chemistry
   12. Astronomy
3. Textbooks:
   Lecture: An Introduction to Physical Science; Shipman, Wilson, and Todd; Houghton Mifflin, Boston, 2007, 11^th or subsequent editions
   Laboratory: Physical Science Laboratory Manual, Relinda Abellera, COM-FSM, Palikir, 2007 OR
   Physical Science laboratories, Dana Lee Ling, COM-FSM, Palikir, 2008, or subsequent versions.
4. Reference materials: Science Inquiry, Tik K. Liem. (out of print)
5. Required course materials: Scientific calculator with basic statistics functionality, ruler. Highly recommended: Sunglasses, preferably tinted safety glasses.
6. Instructional materials/equipment and cost for the college:
   See Appendix A
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. Evaluation: Methods of measurement will include class participation, homework, laboratories, 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.
9. Credit-by-examination: None.
10. Attendance policy: As per the current college catalog.
11. Academic honesty policy: As per the current college catalog.

Appendix A: Equipment lists

Physical Science Laboratory Manual by Relinda Abellera

Physical Science Laboratories by Dana Lee Ling