Syllabus - MSC 1012
Introduction to Physical Science
Instructor:  Dr. James B. Condon
Home Page: www.genchem.net
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• To read all the assigned topics listed in the outline.
• To turn in all assigned and requested problem sets.
• Complete all tests.
• Complete written assignements.
• To perform all assigned laboratory exercises and turn in completed laboratory reports and tests as assigned.  Laboratory reports and test must be handed in at the end of the assigned laboratory period except as instructed by the instructor.  No credit is given for late laboratories without instructor approval.

The following are the tests which will be presented during the semester:

Individual Tests:

There will be 4 individual lecture tests during the semester.   Missing a test, without a proper arranged excuse - see below - will result in a grade of 0.  The following is the projected schedule for the individual tests.  This schedule might change, depending upon circumstances, and the student is responsible for being informed of these changes. 

(See: http://www.roanestate.edu/faculty/condon/msc1012/msctestsch.html)  

The following is the grading technique used:  

TEACHING AIDS AND DEVICES:  

Overhead projector - view graphs, DVDs and internet
Periodic Chart
Internet home page for handouts and instructions:  http://www.genchem.net/indexMSC.html
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CHEATING POLICY:

The consequences for a student caught cheating are totally at the discretion of the instructor.  The consequences are completely arbitrary and uniform enforcement or uniform consequences are not required nor promised.  Consequences may include a recommendation of expulsion to the dean.

Documented excuses for obtaining a makeup test, lecture or laboratory

Makeup or prearranged testing is possible for the following circumstances.  Makeup laboratories may be possible for instances where a proper excuse is presented.  Laboratory instructors have the authority to modify this policy or create their own.

Section I - Excuses after-the-fact:

The following are the only acceptable after-the-fact excuses for obtaining a makeup test and
laboratory assignments.

• A written excuse from a licensed physician.  The excuse must state that the student missed the test due to a medical emergency that the physician states was important enough that it needed immediate attention or that the student was to ill to function in a normal fashion.
• A written excuse from an undertaker stating that the student had family responsibilities related to the death of a close relative.
• A written excuse from the Dean of Students, the Associate Dean for Math-Science, the Academic Dean (or vice-president) or the College President stating the reason for the absence and that the Dean (or other) judges that the student had an uncontrollable circumstance made it impossible to attend the date of the test.
• Court proceedings which had not been scheduled more than a week in advance.

Section II - Prearranged excuses:

The following are excuses which may be given for a make-up test if presented before the date of the test.  Normally the test will be taken in advance of the scheduled time.  The arrangements for makeup laboratories are at the discretion of the laboratory instructor and should be prearranged.

• Official school functions, for example: Roane State Singers, Basketball team etc., which involve out-of-area travel.  A faculty letter is required for this excuse.
• Court proceedings which had been scheduled more than a week in advance.  A court or lawyer document of scheduled appearance is required for this excuse.
• Jury duty - this requires a discussion with the instructor and documentation of jury duty requirements.

• the date of the absence,
• the date of return,
• the name of the person issuing the excuse (printed) and
• should be signed and dated.