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Physical Science II: Fall 2006 Course Outline at MGCCC - Prof. Stephen H. Roberts, Lab Reports of Physics

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegePhysics
Prof. Stephen H. Roberts

An outline for physical science ii, a four-semester credit hour course offered at mississippi gulf coast community college during the fall 2006 semester. The course, which includes both lecture and laboratory sessions, covers topics in chemistry, geology, and meteorology. Students will learn about energy in chemical reactions, basic types of chemical reactions, hydrocarbons, and their derivatives, as well as earth's surface features, the moon, the atmosphere, and various geologic concepts. The document also includes information about the college's mission and the evaluation of student performance.

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MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
JEFFERSON DAVIS CAMPUS
COURSE OF STUDY
FALL 2006
DATE REVISED
COURSE NAME: PHYSICAL SCIENCE II
COURSE NUMBER: PHY 2254
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT: Jefferson Davis Campus
Stephen Roberts, Chair
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: Four Semester Credit Hours
CONTACT HOURS:
LECTURE: Three Hours
LABORATORY: Two Hours
PREREQUISITE COURSES: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes
studies of chemistry, geology and meteorology. Labs
associated with this course contain experiments and
exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in
lecture classes.
PHY 2244 is not a prerequisite of PHY 2254.
.
TEXTBOOK: An Introduction to Physical Science, Tenth Edition,
Shipman, Wilson, and Todd.
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MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE

JEFFERSON DAVIS CAMPUS

COURSE OF STUDY

FALL 2006

DATE REVISED

COURSE NAME: PHYSICAL SCIENCE II

COURSE NUMBER: PHY 2254

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT: Jefferson Davis Campus Stephen Roberts, Chair SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: Four Semester Credit Hours CONTACT HOURS: LECTURE: Three Hours LABORATORY: Two Hours PREREQUISITE COURSES: None COURSE DESCRIPTION: A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes studies of chemistry, geology and meteorology. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. PHY 2244 is not a prerequisite of PHY 2254. . TEXTBOOK: An Introduction to Physical Science, Tenth Edition, Shipman, Wilson, and Todd.

PURPOSE: The purpose of the science programs at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is to provide the scientific literacy our students will need to function in a technological society. This purpose is achieved by offering quality lectures and laboratory activities to the community we serve. Our mission is to offer students an educational experience which will foster intellectual development and a lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Services are provided for college transfer credit curricula requiring science courses, for two-year technical programs, and science education for the general public. In addition, our responsibilities to the community are met by a personal commitment by faculty members to science fairs, speaking engagements, tours of our science facilities by local school children, and consultations with individuals who have needs relating to our discipline. CORE OBJECTIVES / TOPICS:

Core topics to be covered in all Physical Science II lecture classes:

a. chemistry

b. geology

c. meteorology

The following course objectives cover the minimum core topics that are

listed above for this course. Additional objectives are taught at the

discretion of the instructor.

CONTENT OUTLINE:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: WEEK 1

  1. Understand the ways in which matter is classified by chemists.
  2. Distinguish among types of solutions and tell how they form.
  1. State the current theories that best explain the origin of the Moon, and trace its extraordinary history up to the present day.
  2. Describe and explain the origin of the various surface features of the Moon.
  3. Show how the motion of the Moon leads to such diverse phenomena as monthly phases, solar and lunar eclipses, and the tides in the oceans on Earth. WEEK 10
  4. Describe the origin, characteristics, and composition of the air envelope, called the atmosphere, that surrounds Earth.
  5. Distinguish among the different regions of the atmosphere as a function of altitude and tell how energy plays a key role in its dynamic nature.
  6. Tell how scientists keep track of conditions and changes in our atmosphere, and what characteristics they measure to do so.
  7. Distinguish between air currents and wind, and explain what forces are responsible for each.
  8. Describe local winds, and show how the general wind circulation on Earth produces a predictable overall pattern.
  9. Explain the formation of the jet streams and other upper atmospheric wind processes.
  10. Tell how clouds are classified, and name the most general types.
  11. Discuss the mechanisms by which clouds form and dissipate. WEEK 11
  12. Show how precipitation can form, and identify the most common kinds.
  13. Name the various types of air masses and describe their source regions, then show how various frontal regions move and how they affect our weather.
  14. Describe the various types of storms that can occur in our atmosphere, and tell the conditions under which these storms can form.
  15. Identify the source of the major pollutants that threaten our environment, and explain how pollution can affect our weather and climate. WEEK 12
  16. Name and describe some of the most abundant minerals found in Earth’s crust.
  17. State the basic physical properties that can be used to identify mineral samples.
  18. List the three basic types of rocks that make up the crust of Earth and explain how they fit into the rock cycle.
  19. Describe the various types of volcanic mountains that can form and tell how they differ from one another.
  20. Explain how new sedimentary rocks can be formed from the remains of previous rocks.
  21. Discuss the processes by which existing rocks can be changed by chemicals, heat, and pressure into different metamorphic forms. WEEK 13
  22. Indicate how plate tectonics has been able to explain continental drift and seafloor spreading, volcanic activity, earthquakes, mountain building, and many other geologic processes that have shaped the surface of our planet.
  23. Explain the causes of earthquakes, how they are detected and recorded, and the scales used to indicate their strengths.
  1. Describe the overall internal structure of Earth.
  2. Define isostasy and tell how this concept can explain the variations in elevation between mountains and the seafloor.
  3. Describe how existing rock strata can be deformed, and tell what types of formations are created by the application of compressive forces within Earth’s lithospheric plate system.
  4. Explain how the various types of mountains are built and give examples of each type. WEEK 14
  5. Understand the general processes of erosion, including weathering and mass wasting.
  6. Name and describe the basic types of erosion processes that wear down the surface of Earth.
  7. Understand how running water, glaciers, and wind transport erosion debris over long distances, thus dramatically changing the surface features of our planet.
  8. Explain how the hydrologic cycle affects Earth’s freshwater supply, and how this water can be retrieved and used by humans.
  9. Discuss the general erosion patterns produced by water, wind, and waves.
  10. Describe the topography of the submerged portion of Earth’s crust known as the seafloor. WEEK 15
  11. Understand the importance of fossils in the study of geologic time.
  12. Explain the concept of relative geologic time and tell the principles upon which it is based.
  13. Define absolute geologic time and show how radiometric dating has become the fundamental process used to establish such a time scale.
  14. Learn how the age of Earth can be determined.
  15. Integrate relative and absolute geologic time to form the master clock of Earth’s evolutionary history, the geologic time scale. ADDENDUM WITHDRAWALS AND DROPS: Withdrawals are initiated by the student. Drops are initiated by the instructor. For specific information, refer to the Student Handbook. A properly completed withdrawal form shall become part of the student’s record. Refer to the college calendar for deadlines on withdrawal dates. STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES: The instructor has authority over all matters affecting conduct of classes including assignment of grades. Student performance may be evaluated based on written work and/or other performance standards as determined by the instructor. If a student has a complaint about classroom activities or grades given by an instructor, the student may appeal the faculty member’s decision. In all cases the appeal process will assure due process for

the instructor and the Dean of Academic and General Instruction as per the Student Handbook. It is the responsibility of the student to get the notes and assignments from his/her classmates. Students are encouraged not to miss exams.