Scientific Research Syllabus

Syllabus

Course:  Scientific Research; This course will lean heavily on lab work.  There will many handouts and lectures will be oriented to prepare the student for the lab experience and to provide background so that the student will be able to understand what is covered in lab.  Topics will include:  chemistry, biology, physics, geology, astronomy, agriculture and forestry, astronomy, and meteorology.  This will also include topics that the class picks to study.

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Course Outline:

1. Syllabus
   Course: Scientific Research; This course will lean heavily on lab work. There will many handouts and lectures will be oriented to prepare the student for the lab experience and to provide background so that the student will be able to understand what is covered in lab. Topics will include: chemistry, biology, physics, geology, astronomy, agriculture and forestry, astronomy, and meteorology. This will also include topics that the class picks to study.
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   Course Outline:
   I. Measurements
   A. Precision
   B. Accuracy
   C. Conversions
   D. Units of measure
   II. Microscopes
   A. Basic Use of a Microscope
   B. Living things
   C. Non-living things
   D. Forensics
2.            III. Acids and Bases
   A. pH measurements
   B. Common acids and bases that you come in contact with in day to day living
   IV. Basic Electricity and Electronics
   A. AC vs DC
   B. House wiring
   C. Basic Electronics
   V. Basic Geology
   A. Different types of Rocks
   B. Rock Formation
   C. Mountain Building
   D. Plate Tectonics
   E. Soil Science
   VI. Astronomy
   A. Orientation and Movements of the Earth
   B. Moon Phases
   C. Planets
   D. Stars
   E. Big Bang
   VII. Agriculture and Forestry
   A. Crops
   B. Farming
   C. Forestry
   VIII. Basic Meteorology
   
   Evaluation: I will follow the guidelines for grading as set down in the County Handbook and Board Policy.
   Cell Phone usage: Cell phones will be allowed to use a calculator and to look up information on the internet. Getting on social media will not be allowed and will be grounds for taking up the cell phone and turning into the office.
   Masks: Masks must be worn when students are working in groups or with a partner. Generally they are not required when in a lecture as we will be social distancing.
   Lab Fee: A $10 lab fee will be used to purchase materials that we will be using in labs. This will be due within the first three weeks of the semester.
   Make-up work will be allowed and I will follow county policy as regards to makeup work and retakes.
   Safety is a big concern and safety guidelines will be given with each lab as deemed appropriate by the instructor. Any student acting in an unsafe manner will be removed from the class until such time as I the instructor think necessary.
    

Evaluation:  I will follow the guidelines for grading as set down in the County Handbook and Board Policy.

Cell Phone usage:  Cell phones will be allowed to use a calculator and to look up information on the internet.  Getting on social media will not be allowed and will be grounds for taking up the cell phone and turning into the office.

Masks:  Masks must be worn when students are working in groups or with a partner.  Generally they are not required when in a lecture as we will be social distancing.

Lab Fee:  A $10 lab fee will be used to purchase materials that we will be using in labs.  This will be due within the first three weeks of the semester.

Make-up work will be allowed and I will follow county policy as regards to makeup work and retakes.

Safety is a big concern and safety guidelines will be given with each lab as deemed appropriate by the instructor.  Any student acting in an unsafe manner will be removed from the class until such time as I the instructor think necessary.