Course

Science - Intermediate

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Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Mathematics Upgrading
Course Code
MATU 0370
Credits
3.00
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
18
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Lab
Tutorial
Typically Offered
To be determined

Overview

Course Description
This course will introduce the student to the methods by which scientific knowledge is gained and organized. Topics are selected from three major areas of study: biology, chemistry and physics; these topics include science and the scientific method, the cell, human biology, introductory chemistry, energy simple machines and electricity. Other topics of interest to students may be investigated.
Course Content

Science and the Scientific Method

  • definitions and methodology
  • experimental design and organizing data
  • measurement and SI units
  • science and technology

The Cell

  • microscopy
  • cell theory, structure and function
  • cell processes
  • cell division
  • cells, tissues, organs, systems

Human Biology

  • skeletal system
  • circulatory system
  • respiratory system
  • digestive system
  • nervous system

Introductory Chemistry

  • matter – measurement, states and properties
  • elements
    • symbols
    • periodic table
    • atomic structure
    • isotopes and atomic mass numbers
  • compounds and formulas
    • bonding
    • oxidation numbers
    • writing formulas and naming compounds
    • polyatomic ions

Energy

  • basic concepts – force, work, energy, power
  • forms of energy
    • kinetic and potential
    • Law of Conservation of Energy
    • interchange of forms
  • energy harnessed
    • thermal energy – states of matter, heat transfer, specific and latent heat
    • electrical energy – static and current electricity

Simple Machines

  • force and work
  • measuring work and mechanical advantage
  • simple machines – levers, inclined planes, wedges, screws, pulleys, wheel and axle
  • other machines – gears, movable and compound pulleys, hydraulic systems

Electrical Circuits

  • AC and DC currents
  • measuring current, resistence and voltage
  • Ohm’s Law and related problems
  • series and parallel circuits
  • switches, fuses, breakers
  • safety
Learning Activities

A combination of different instructional methods will be used in order to balance instructional efficiency with individual students needs.  Small group instruction, individual assistance (in lab tutorial or scheduled appointments) and student directed learning will be selected where appropriate and possible.

Means of Assessment

A mastery model of on-going evaluation will be used.  A student will have completed the course when he/she has demonstrated through satisfactory completion of exercises and assignments that the course objectives have been achieved.

Where formal tests of specific skills are used, mastery will be defined as a score of 80 percent or more.  Progress will be monitored on a regular basis by the instructor in consultation with each student.

The student will be expected to maintain regular attendance and progress and to undertake independent learning as directed.  Regular feedback and informal progress reports will be available from the instructor.

Learning Outcomes

The aims of the course are to provide students with opportunities to:

  1. increase their understanding of the concepts and principles of science by considering topics selected from biology, chemistry and physics;
  2. acquire the skills and understand the processes and applications of science;
  3. recognize the uses and limitations of scientific methods;
  4. improve critical thinking skills.
Textbook Materials

Students are required to supply three-ring binder, paper, pen and pencil.

All other materials and textbooks will be available on loan from the instructor when needed.

Where possible, copies of textbooks that are only for use in the classroom may be borrowed from the library or purchased from the bookstore.

Requisites

Prerequisites

MATU 0210 & MATU 0360 or permission of instructor

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer Details for MATU 0370
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Summer 2024