John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York

NSC107 - Introduction to Science in Society, Spring 2004

LAB SCHEDULE: Tuesday and Thursday sections

R=Recitation; L=Lab

   Date

Lab and Recitation Subjects (& Reading Assignments)

Report page

Th 1/29 R

Introduction: Lab Safety Rules and Equipment; Discussion of Report Topics and Requirements. The Metric System and Measuring Liquids. Read pp. iv-vi and 1-4 in Lab Manual.

 

Tu  2/03 R

 

Recitation: Metric System, Measuring, Density, and Scientific Notation; pp1-4 and lecture text.

 

Th  2/05 L

1, 2a. & 2b. LAB: The Metric System, Measuring Liquids, Density

43, 45

Tu  2/10 R

Model Building pp 9-12

 

Tu  2/17 R

 

Formula Writing (pp 14 ,15) and Conductivity (p 13) recitations.  Formula Writing lab to be done at home.

55

Th  2/19 L

5. LAB:  Model Building and

6. LAB: Conductivity

51, 53

Tu  2/24 R

3.Conservation of Mass in Chemical Reactions pp.5-6 (R and L) and

4. Decomposition Reactions-Electrolysis of Water pp.7-8, Recitation only (No Lab); Paper Topic Due.

 

Th  2/26 L

3. LAB: Conservation of Mass in Chemical Reactions.

47

Tu  3/02 R

15. Making Soap:  pp. 31-32

 

Th  3/04 L

15. LAB: Making Soap

71

Tu  3/09 R

 

10a. pH of Common Substances:  pp. 19-20

10b. pH of Over-the Counter Drugs:  p. 20

11.  Acid-Base Titration: pp. 21-22 (Lab on 3/18/04)

61, 62

Th  3/11 L

10a. and 10b. LABS:  pH of Common Substances; pH of Over-the-Counter Drugs

61,62

Tu  3/16

Quiz #1

 

Th  3/18 L

11. LAB:  Acid-Base Titration; Paper Draft due (Optional)

63

Tu  3/23 R

14. Analgesics and Thin-Layer Chromatography: pp. 25-26

 

Th  3/25  L

14. LAB: Analgesics and TLC

69

Tu  3/30 R

13. Manufacturing Aspirin:  pp. 25-28

 

Th  4/01 L

13. LAB: Aspirin;  Paper Due

67

Th  4/15 L

13. LAB: Aspirin: Weighing dried sample from 4/01 and determining % yield.

67

Tu  4/20 R

16. Nutrients in Food: Part 1: Carbohydrates and Proteins: pp. 33-35

 

Th  4/22 L

16. LAB:  Carbohydrates and Proteins

73, 74

Tu  4/27 R

17. Nutrients: Part 2: Fats in Food: pp. 36-37

 

Th  4/29 L

17. LAB:  Fats in Food

75

Tu  5/04 R

19.  Recitation: DNA and Protein Sequencing:  p. 41

 

Th  5/06 L

19.  LAB: DNA and Protein Sequencing 

79

Tu  5/11 R

18. The Cell: pp. 38-40

 

Th  5/13 L

18.  LAB: The Cell

77

Tu  5/18

 Quiz # 2

 

 

            Lab makes up 35% of course grade and includes quizzes, lab reports, paper (over) and lab participation. Lab participation includes adherence to safety rules, attendance, punctuality and lab station cleanup.

            All labs will be performed on the scheduled day and time only.  NO MAKE-UP LABS.

            No programmable calculators, cell phones or pocket PCs are to be used at exams

 

JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

The City University of New York

 

NSC 107: Natural Science Paper Requirements

 

The purpose of this assignment is two-fold: A) to give students experience performing independent research and writing on a topic, and B) to give students a sense of the process of scientific discovery and how current 'facts' have come to be known. Choose a topic that interests you.

 

1.          The paper due date is listed on the syllabus. There will be no exceptions, no extensions and no make-ups. The paper is worth 10 points toward the total 35 points of your lab grade; your paper will be graded on content, grammar, spelling and proper appearance.   Avoid using pronouns in the first person such as I, me, my, mine etc., in your writing style.

 

2.          The paper is to be a 4-5 page science research report (a title page and reference page are additional). Double-spacing, 12 point font, with 1 inch margins on all sides are required. 

 

3.          You are required to use at least 3 different reference sources for your material. The textbook cannot be used as a source. All technical information presented in the paper must be cited appropriately in the text and in a references section at the end of the paper. References should conform to APA style, which can be found on the John Jay Library Web site (http://www.lib.jjay.cuny.edu/research/apastyle.pdf) or ask for a copy at the library reference desk. For help with referencing and writing style please see the College Writing Center (2450N).

 

4.          This paper is an independent project and must be worked on alone. You must either choose a topic from the list provided by your laboratory instructor or have your own topic approved by your instructor. You must submit a list of 3 topics (in order of preference) to your instructor by the date listed. 

 

5.          Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any student suspected of copying material from another student, a printed source or a Web site will receive a zero on the assignment. Students may be further penalized by the instructor e.g., failing of the course or recommendation to the Vice President for Student Development for additional disciplinary action. Attempting to use a paper written by another student, for another class or by a Web service is plagiarism and will be treated as such. 

 

6.          All students must submit an electronic copy of their final paper in addition to a printed copy by the date listed. All electronic files should be scanned for viruses before submission.  Students transmitting electronic viruses will be heavily penalized.