New Hampshire Community Technical College
Berlin

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
This non-mathematical science course is for the student who 
wants to understand physical phenomena in the areas of physics,
chemistry, geology abd astronomy without the mathematical detail
typically associated with a technical program.  Such questions as
"Why is the sky blue?", or "What causes a red sunset?" can be
answered without a rigorous mathematical treatment. Examine the
great achievements in science and their impact upon our nation and
the world. 

PREREQUISITE(S)  (IF ANY):  None

 Class Hours:  3
   Lab Hours:  0
Credit Hours:  3

INSTRUCTOR:    Joseph J. Cabaup
     Phone:    (603) 752-1113 x 2040 or 1-800-445-4525 x 2040
Office Hrs:    Adjusted to fit student needs

TEXTBOOK(S) REQUIRED:

   Author:     Krauskopf and Beiser
    Title:     The Physical Universe
  Edition:     Latest Edition
Publisher:     McGraw-Hill, Inc.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF COURSE:
As a result of this course a student will:
1)   Learn the scientific method of study including but not limited
     to observation, hypothesis, experimentation and theory
     development.   
2)   Understand some of the fundamental laws of the physical
     sciences of geology, astronomy, physics and chemistry and how
     these laws govern the phenomena of our everyday lives.
3)   Understand and appreciate the effect that man-made changes to
     our environment have on the world around us.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
Lecture/discussion, homework, exams, projects and demonstrations.
Course #PHY111 Survey of Physical Science

GRADING POLICY:
     Three exams........42.9%
     Two projects.......28.6%
     Final exam.........28.6%

INSTRUCTOR'S POLICIES:
Attendance Requirements:  Attendance as per Student Handbook. 
Reasons for an excused absence must be given to the instructor in
written form, i.e., letter.  Should makeup be approved, it must be
completed on the day of return, whether or not there is a scheduled
class, and also as per Student Handbook.

If you have a documented disability that may affect your performance 
in this course, please advise the instructor immediately so 
appropriate accommodations may be put in place.  Accommodations may be 
arranged through the Disability Services Coordinator, Deborah 
Stewart in room #106.  Accommodations and assistive technology 
are available to students at no additional cost, and should be 
accessed at the beginning of each semester.


REQUIRED TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT:  None

SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS: None

                                COURSE TIMETABLE
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CLASS/UNIT            CLASS/UNIT LEARNING              LEARNING ACTIVITY
  NUMBER                  OBJECTIVE                   READING ASSIGNMENT
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                                                    Chapter:
  1          The Scientific Method                   1
  2          The Solar System                       16
  3          The Stars                              17
  4          Motion                                  2
  5          Energy                                  3
  6          Waves                                   6
  7          The Nucleus                             7
  8          The Atom                                8
  9          Periodic Law                            9
  10         Crystals and Ions                      10
  11         Chemical Reactions                     11
  12         The Atmosphere                         13
  13         Rocks                                  14
  14         History of the Earth                   15
  15         Review and Final Exam





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Prepared by: _________________________________________ Date: ___________
 


Approved by
Department Chairperson: _______________________________ Date:___________



Approved by
Dean of Academic Affairs: _____________________________ Date:___________



The New Hampshire Community Technical College-Berlin does not 
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age 
or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, 
its programs and activities.  Any persons having inquiries concerning 
New Hampshire Community Technical College's compliance with the 
regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, or Section 504 of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is directed to contact Carol Ribner, 
2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, NH 03570.  Carol Ribner has been 
designated by the New Hampshire Community Technical College to 
coordinate the institution's efforts to comply with the regulations 
implementing Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.  Any person may also 
contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U. S. Department of 
Education or the Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for 
Civil Rights, Region 1, 140 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110.