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
CLO | PLO 1.1 | PLO 3.2 | PLO 3.4 | PLO 3.5 |
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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 |
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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 |
Student learning outcomes | Assessment strategies |
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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 |
Student learning outcomes | Assessment strategies |
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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 |
Student learning outcomes | Assessment strategies |
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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 |
Student learning outcomes | Assessment strategies |
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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 |
Item | lab | Suggested source |
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Aluminum foil | electricity | grocery store |
Aluminum rod | heat | Unk |
Ammeter, digital | electricity | Ace Hardware |
Ammonia | pH | grocery store |
Baking soda | pH | grocery store |
Ball, four square | motion | Ace Office |
Beakers Assorted 1ea of 10 sizes 50ml to 2000ml | pH | Amazon |
Bicycle pump | motion | Ace Hardware |
Bleach | pH | grocery store |
Body Composition Analyzer Model BF-350 | measurement | tanita.com |
Bolts, steel | heat | Ace Hardware |
Brass screws | heat | Ace Hardware |
Calipers with 100ths of inch dial | measurement | Ace Hardware |
Cells, D (batteries) | electricity | Ace Hardware |
Chalk, sidewalk chalk | motion | Ace Hardware |
Copper rods | heat | Unk |
Copper wire, six gauge | heat | Ace Hardware |
Corrugated sheet, plastic | motion | Ace Hardware |
Crayons, 64 | clouds | Ace Office |
Cream of tartar | pH | TBD |
Cylinder graduated 500ml | optics | Amazon |
Deodorant soap | density | Ace Office |
Dish pans | multiple | Ace Hardware |
Drawing pads | clouds | Ace Office |
elastic | Hooke's | A1 Fabric |
Electrodeless spectrum tube | spectrum | Sargentwelch.com |
Electrodeless spectrum tube power supply | spectrum | Sargentwelch.com |
Flash light bulb sockets | electricity | Sci-supply.com |
Flash light bulbs | electricity | Ace Hardware |
Global Positioning Satellite receivers | latitude | Ace Hardware |
Glue for glue gun | heat | Ace Hardware |
Glue gun, dual heat | heat | Ace Hardware |
Graduated Cylinders, Set of 7 | optics | Amazon |
Hot plates | multiple | Sciencekit.com |
Hydrogen peroxide | pH | grocery store |
Iron filings, 500g | magnetism | Amazon |
Isopropyl alcohol | pH | grocery store |
Ivory three pack soap | density | Ace Office |
Knife Switch, Single Pole Single Throw | electricity | Sci-supply.com |
Lactic acid | pH | Genesis |
Lead weights | heat | Ace Hardware |
Lime, fruit | pH | grocery store |
Magnets | magnetism | Amazon |
Magnifying glasses or lenses | optics | Ace Office |
Marbles (50) | motion | Ace Hardware |
Medicine Droppers Plastic,12 ea | pH | Amazon |
Metal bolts of various materials | heat | Ace Hardware |
Meter sticks (12) | measurement | Amazon |
Metric tape measures | measurement | Ace Hardware |
Micrometer | measurement | Ace Hardware |
Mirror tiles | optics | Ace Hardware |
Paper towel | multiple | Ace Office |
Quadruple Beam Balance | measurement | Sci-supply.com |
Rulers | multiple | Ace Office |
Sandpaper | multiple | Ace Hardware |
Sodium hydroxide (Drano) | pH | Ace Hardware |
Stopwatch-chrono, ultrak 360 | measurement | Amazon |
String | multiple | Amazon |
Styrofoam cups | heat | grocery store |
Superballs | motion | Ace Hardware |
Surveyor's wheel | measurement | Ace Hardware |
Tennis balls | site swap | Ace Hardware |
Test tubes | pH | Amazon |
Thermometers | heat | Amazon |
Thread | multiple | A1 Fabric |
Tuning Fork Metaform Pythagorean Set, 8 Piece | Sound | |
Vinegar | pH | grocery store |
Voltmeters | electricity | Ace Hardware |
Wire strippers | electricity | Ace Hardware |
Wire, electrical | electricity | Ace Hardware |