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PHYS 505 Science by Inquiry: Weather

Course Description:
This course will focus on the investigation of weather phenomena through a scientific lens.  We will explore the physical and chemical principles that underlie the basic interactions of matter and energy, including density, temperature, phase changes, and gas laws.   Through simple demonstrations and observations, we will show how we can illustrate and measure weather phenomena with basic tools including a variety of homemade weather gauges.  The course will provide opportunities for exploring instrument design as part of a guided inquiry learning experience.  Principles and practice of preparing and interpreting graphs will be emphasized. 


Faculty Instructors:
Abraham L. Yousef, Ph.D.                                            Robin Lee Davies, Ph.D.
223 Guion Science Center                                             111 Guion Science Center
Department of Chemistry                                               Department of Biology
Sweet Briar College                                                       Sweet Briar College
24595                                                                             24595
434 381-6197                                                                 434 381-6196
ayousef@sbc.edu                                                           davies@sbc.edu

                                   
Class Hours:
Monday, June 22 through Wednesday, June 24
Daily 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, with a one hour lunch break

Class Rooms and Labs:
Class will meet in the Guion Science Center.  Morning sessions will meet in Room 208 and afternoon sessions will meet in Room 114.

Course Materials:
All course materials will be provided.  Some items will be given to teachers to take to their classrooms after this course is completed.

Course Requirements:
To receive credit for the course, the following must be completed. Failure to complete all the tasks will result in being withdrawn from the course:
            - Completion of the on-line, pre-course survey
            - Attendance at all class meeting hours
            - Completion of homework assignments that may be assigned
            - Completion of the on-line end of course survey

A pass/credit/no credit option may be available rather than a traditional A-F letter grade.  You would have to discuss this option with your instructors. 

Schedule:

Assignments and Grade Weighting:

Required Pre-Course On-Line Pre-Test: 10 %
(If completed, full credit; if not completed, automatic failure)

Participation: 15 %
Active, engaged participation in all class activities, discussions, and labs is expected of all teacher-participants;

Homework: 40 %
Assignment 1 due on day 2 and Assignment 2 due on day 3

In-class assignments: 15%
Items completed in class 
                                                                                  
End-of-Course On-Line Exam: 20 %
Instructions and deadline will be given on the last day of class