NSC107-Introduction to
Science in Society, Tuesday and
Thursday, 2nd, 4th, and 7th periods, Spring 2004
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York,
Henrietta Nunno, J.D., Ph.D, Office hours: Tues,
Thurs: 11-12, 6:15-7:15pm, Room 4126N
hnunno@jjay.cuny.edu; 212-237-8953
LECTURE SCHEDULE (Tentative)
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Date
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Lecture Subject
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Assigned Reading
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Th 1/29
Tu 2/03
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Introduction: The
Scientific Method &
Measurement
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The Scientific Method
Measurement
*Density and Temperature -*required readings only
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Th 2/05
Tu 2/10
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The Physical World:
Matter & Energy
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Matter
Energy
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Tu 2/17
Th 2/19
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The World of Atoms:
Atoms, Ions & Isotopes
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Atoms I: The Early Days
Atoms II: Ions & Isotopes
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Tu 2/24
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Organization of Elements
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The Periodic Table
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Th 2/26
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Chemical Measure
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The Mole
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Tu 3/02
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Wrap-up
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Th 3/04
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Exam #1
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Tu 3/09
Th 3/11
Tu 3/16
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General Chemistry
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Chemical Reactions
Chemical Bonding
Chemical Equations
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Th 3/18
Tu 3/23
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Water Chemistry
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Properties of Water
Acids & Bases
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Th 3/25
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Nuclear Chemistry
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Nuclear Chemistry
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Tu 3/30
Th 4/01
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The Planet Earth
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Plate Tectonics I
Earth Structure (Online only)
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Th 4/15
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Wrap-up
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Tu 4/20
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Exam #2
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Th 4/22
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The Chemistry of Life
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Organic Chemistry
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Tu 4/27
Th 4/29
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Biological Building Blocks
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Carbohydrates
Fats & Proteins
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Tu 5/04
Th 5/06
Tu 5/11
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Life's Blueprints
Life
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Nucleic Acids
Protein Synthesis (Online only-see
Additional Resources Protein synthesis -
use first 2 links)
The Cell
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Th 5/13
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Genetics and DNA
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Heredity, DNA Analysis, Forensic DNA
Identification (Class Notes only)
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Tu 5/18
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Wrap-up
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Final Exams:
5/27/04
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2nd period
lecture: Sections 11,13
4th period
lecture: Sections 15, 17, 19
7th period
lecture: Sections 12, 14
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2nd period
lecture: 9:30-11:00 am, 203 T
4th period
lecture: 12:00-1:30 pm, 4302 N
7th period
lecture: 5:30-7:00 pm, 203 T
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Your John Jay Photo ID must be presented at lecture exams.
#2 Pencils are required.
No programmable
calculators, cell phones or pocket PCs can be used at exams
No MAKE-UP EXAMS
will be given.
You must attend your sections
scheduled lecture exams.
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NSC 107
Introduction to Science in Society
John Jay College
of Criminal Justice, The City University
of New York
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Required Text: Natural Science Carpi,
A., Egger, A., Rosenberger, A.
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Course Web Site: http://www.visionlearning.com/myclassroom
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Course Organization and Description
We live in the information
age. More than any generation before us, we are increasingly inundated
with scientific information and asked to make educated decisions regarding
nutrition, safety, technology, etc. Yet the public often looks upon
science with confusion and even fear. Without a proper understanding of
the science behind today's technology and information, it is impossible to
make informed decisions. An understanding of science will empower us in
the choices we make. Does smoking cause lung cancer? Arguments
have been made both for and against. Understanding the science behind
the arguments will enable us to effectively decide for ourselves.
One problem with the public
perception of science is that it is viewed as truth. Science is not
truth; it is a process of discovery. Science is testable.
Experiments are laid out in such a manner that they can be repeated.
The goal of this course is not to memorize 'facts' set forth by some
long-dead scientist but to develop a sense of critical thinking.
Scientific thought is the ability to question the world around
us.
As with any subject, there are
basic principals to be learned. This course will introduce you to the
basic concepts underlying scientific thought and challenge you to apply these
concepts to the world around you. We will connect the theory of atomic
isotopes with butterfly migrations, nuclear chemistry with art fraud and
acid/base chemistry with indigestion. Lecture exams and assignments are
designed to test your ability to apply the concepts learned in class.
You will not be expected to simply regurgitate information. Rather the
assignments will test your understanding of the concepts and your ability to
apply these concepts in other situations.
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Grading Scale:
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Personal Photo-ID MUST be presented at all lecture
exams.
#2 Pencils MUST be used during lecture exams.
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There are NO make-up examinations. Students with a
documented emergency conflict should see the instructor.
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ALL examinations must be taken in the class period in
which you are registered.
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Plagiarism or cheating will not be tolerated. Any student
suspected of cheating will be recommended for expulsion.
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Points will be
deducted for not following
these or other rules covered in
class.
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Lecture Exam 1
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= 20 points
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Lecture Exam 2
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= 20 points
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Lecture Exam 3 (final)
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= 25 points
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Laboratory Grade
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= 35
points
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All beepers, phones, walkmans, etc. MUST be turned off in
class.
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