Earth Science 105 This course covers the basics of motion chemistry Earth history and Earth surface processes Physics the study of motion will be described mathematically The structure of atoms bonding and reactions will be presented in the chemistry unit and the final unit will tie both of these subjects to Earth processes history dating geology fuel resources and dynamic surface environments The nature of science begins with collection of data From there we proceed into organization prediction of patterns and trends testing these predictions and evaluating the results Suggestions for the patterns of data are called hypotheses educated guesses as to the reasons behind the patterns In order for a hypothesis to be considered a scientific hypothesis there must be tests of it which have possible negative outcomes Well supported hypotheses can be elevated to theories with rigorous testing Although tests can never absolutely prove a theory they can disprove a theory Advances in science have progressed from the ancient Greek understanding of the physical world to grasping the enormity of the universe and its parts manufacturing materials for the success of societies to realizing Earth is a regular part of the natural world Scientific discoveries can lead to technological developments that of themselves are not problems Technology can lead to societal problems with impacts of social interaction and human interaction with the natural world Lab starts week 2 of classes Your lab instructor will have information about your lab at the first meeting Get your lab manual bring it your textbook and a scientific calculator to lab class You are registered for a specific class that you should attend on a regular basis If you miss lab it is possible to make up lab classes during the week of that lab you most contact the instructor of the class you want to attend to see if there is room for you that day Your lab instructor will have specific information about how to turn in the work done in another class There will be no opportunity to make up the lab after the week it is assigned If you need to regularly attend a different lab please have the instructors transfer you from one roll to another so one is not grading a student that is usually in another s class Read the syllabus carefully It contains contact information for Karen Brown your instructor textbook and grading information website address useful resources and policies for your Earth science class The syllabus follows in this document with certain parts highlighted to bring attention to what was stressed in lecture on 1 6 09 ES 105 Earth System Science II Winter 2009 SYLLABUS Instructor Karen Brown Class Time Tues Thurs 11am 12 20 pm Email brownk wou edu Class Time Tues Thurs 2 00 3 20 pm Phone 503 838 8265 Class Location NS 101 Website www wou edu brownk 5 Credit Hours Office NS 213 Office Hours M 11 am 12 noon Tu W 9 00 11 00 am Goal Explore and investigate physical and chemical processes occurring at the surface of Earth with an emphasis on energy in the Earth system Textbooks Conceptual Physical Science 4th ed by Paul G Hewitt John Suchocki and Leslie A Hewitt 2008 Pearson Education San Francisco CA ISBN 13 978 0 321 51695 4 Earth System Science II Lab Manual by the Western Oregon University Earth Science Program Instructors 2009 In addition you are expected to check my web site as a resource for classes I will post lecture slides answers to in class activities midterm key etc for your use Grading Your grade will be based on exams review questions in class activities and worksheets and your lab score Below is an itemized list of the weight of each component of your grade Assessments Value Letter In Class Activities worksheets 30 Points Grade Percent Points Review Questions 45 Points A 100 90 400 360 Mid Term Exam January 22 50 Points B 89 80 359 320 Mid Term Exam Feb 19 50 Points C 79 70 319 280 Final Exam March 19 125 Points D 69 60 279 240 Laboratory Grade 100 points F 0 60 239 000 Total 400 Points Plus and Minus Grades may be given at discretion of instructor Laboratory Grade will be reported by your lab instructor Your laboratory grade will be included as 25 of your lecture grade A passing grade in lab at least 60 must be obtained to receive credit in ES 105 ES 105 Earth System Science II Winter 2009 SYLLABUS There will be at least 12 in class activities and or worksheets for homework The inclass activities must be done IN CLASS to receive points Worksheets for homework must be turned in at the next class meeting or before if you will be out of town to count for credit The lowest two scores will be dropped from your record so if you miss a few it will not affect your grade However if you miss many it will be a factor These are worth 3 points each for a total of 30 points toward your lecture grade The review questions will be due on exam days January 22 February 19 and March 19 as noted in the schedule for this class They must be turned in ON TIME to receive credit Please purchase a LARGE Blue Book to do those review questions as assigned on the schedule The online syllabus has links to scanned copies of the review questions I will be happy to discuss the answers to review questions any day before lecture begins Do the questions each week and turn in at the midterm and final exams Each review question set is worth 15 points toward your lecture grade There are three exams for this class Bring a scantron form and expect to also complete problems similar to in class activities worksheets and review questions The midterm exams are scheduled for January 22 and February 19 2009 The final is listed in the Registrar s schedule as March 19 2009 Early final exams are only allowed with special permission If you know ahead of time that you will not be in class for the mid term exam contact me ahead of time to make an arrangement for you to take a midterm assessment If you miss an exam without prior notice please have some written evidence of your emergency situation or use the proper University channels to communicate I am understanding but need verification of each case Incomplete status You may have personal circumstances that do not allow you to finish this class on time You may request an incomplete in this situation You must have completed the midterm exams and be passing at the time of your request You must sign agreement with me about when and how you will complete this course Or you may go through official university channels See page 24
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