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GS109 Physical Science (Meteorology)
CRN #21731/22458 Time & Place:
#21731/22467 Tu & Th
8:30 am -11:20 am in room 7-227 Catalog Description4.0 Cr. Covers characteristics of our atmosphere, air pressure and winds, atmospheric moisture, large air masses, violent storms, the effect of the oceans on weather, and climates. Fee: 12$. No prerequisites.
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TO CALCULATE COURSE GRADE
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activity avg. lab
avg projects avg. test avg.
100 points
(w/o low)
(w/o low)
(w/o low)
GRADING SCALE 100-90% =A 90-80% =B 80-70%
=C 70-60% =D below 60% =F
Borderline cases (within 1% of border) will be decided on the basis of
effort, attitude and improvement.
LATE WORK In class work is due at the end of class and can not be made up. Take home work will be marked down 10% each class period it is late.
MAKE UPS No make ups on in class work! However, I will drop your lowest activity grade, your lowest lab grade and your lowest test grade. If you know ahead of time that you will be absent for a lab or test please talk to me as soon as possible, it may be possible to schedule an alternative time which is prior to the scheduled time.
EXTRA CREDIT No extra credit.
INCOMPLETES I do not encourage incompletes. Please contact me outside of class if you feel you need to pursue this option.
ADD/DROP POLICY
1. Students who miss 50% or more of the first week of
classes without contacting the instructor may be dropped to add wait list
students.
2. It is the student’s responsibility to drop the class if they stop
attending.
IMPORTANT DATES
4/09 End of Second Week Last day to
drop with a refund.
4/23 End of Fourth Week Last day to drop with out a W.
5/21 End of Eighth Week Last day to withdraw with a W or
request a P/NP grade.
Course Components
Reading
Keeping up with
assigned readings is the first step to doing well in this class. Reading a
science textbook is not like reading a novel, newspaper or humanities
text. I will work on helping you develop this skill by stressing the
importance of figures, diagrams, and maps. See the class calendar for the
assigned readings, reading should be completed before the class they are
assigned for.
Lectures
Lectures will expand upon the readings and will cover some
material not covered in the text. I will spend a lot of time discussing
figures and diagrams from your text during lecture, take note of the
figure number and expect questions about figures to show up on tests. At
the beginning of each lecture I will review the previous lecture which is
a good time to check your notes from the previous lecture and to ask
questions. Please feel free to ask questions and discuss the material
during lectures!
Activities
There will be frequent activities to help you develop and expand
your understanding of the class material. Activities will typically
include in class questions, demonstrations and video reviews. Some
activities will be completed in groups, some individually. Each
activity is worth 5 points. I will drop your lowest activity grade.
Laboratories
Labs
will give you experience working out the ideas of meteorology in paper and
pencil and hands on sctiviites. Lab exercises are designed to be completed
during class and will be due at the end of class. Please bring a pencil
for lab, also a ruler and calculator if you have them. Each lab is
worth 20 points. I will drop your lowest lab grade.
Projects
During this class you will work on three projects: a weather journal, a
weather prediction and a class presentation on the weather and climate
of a region of your choice. Each project is worth 25 points. More
details to follow on each of these projects!
Tests
Tests
will cover material from the reading, lectures, activities and labs. A
variety of question types will be used for the tests including; multiple
choice, fill in the blank, labeling, sketching, brief response questions,
and essay questions. There will be four 50 minute tests. Each test is
worth 50 points. The final test will not be cumulative, however the
course material will naturally build upon itself and concepts developed
early in the class will be used later in the class. I will drop your
lowest test grade if you complete the final test with a grade of C or
better.
Course Policies
We are here to learn and to enjoy the processes of learning; the following policies are designed to create a positive and safe learning environment for all of us where we can succeed in learning together.
Class Room Environment I expect you to respect the right of your fellow classmates to a positive learning environment. Any behavior which diminishes your classmates’ learning experience is inappropriate; this includes acting disrespectfully towards your classmates, as well as disrupting class by arriving late or leaving early, talking out of turn and allowing your electronics to emit sounds.
Missing Class Regular attendance is expected and is important to your success in this class. If you miss a class it is your responsibility to get class notes and handouts from your fellow classmates. I will not be grading directly based on attendance, however you will be handing in work to be graded almost every class session. Students who miss more than 10% of the class (which is 2 class periods) should expect their absences to negatively impact their course grade. I will be taking roll the first few weeks to learn your names, after that it is up to you!
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Academic Integrity Learning is your responsibility; nobody can do it for you. I expect you to approach learning with self honesty and integrity so that you gain the greatest benefit from your hard work. The PCC academic integrity policy states it this way, “To falsify or fabricate the results of one’s research; to present words, ideas, data or work of another as one’s own; or to cheat on an examination corrupts the essential process of higher education” Academic dishonesty may result in a grade of an F on the assignment and will be reported to the division dean. For further information consult the Student Rights and Responsibilities policies at : http://www.pcc.edu/about/policy/student-rights/ .
Special Concerns I encourage students with special concerns or needs to meet with me outside of class so that we can work together to create a positive learning experience. PCC is committed to supporting all students. If you plan to use academic accommodations for this course, please contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss your needs. Accommodations are not retroactive; they begin when the instructor receives the “Approved Academic Accommodations” letter from you (submitted in person for courses on campus; via email for Distance Learning courses). To request academic accommodations for a disability, please contact a disability services counselor on any PCC campus. Office locations, phone numbers, and additional information may be located at http://www.pcc.edu/resources/disability/ .
Flexibility Statement Please keep in mind that the course calendar along with test and lab dates may change in response to changing conditions and class needs.
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