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3.00 Credits
A survey of Earth history (with an emphasis on North America) and on the scientific principles on which that history has been based. The course also provides students with an introduction to scientific methodology and the multifaceted interactions between science, technology, and society. Topics to be covered include the interpretation of sedimentary rock sequences in terms of depositional environments, the history of life on earth as inferred from the fossil record, and a synthesis of Earth history in terms of plate tectonics. (formerly PHYS 0106)
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3.00 Credits
The Earth is a dynamic planet, whose surface is constantly being modified by the internal processes associated with plate tectonics and by the external processes associated with the hydrologic cycle. Those processes make the Earth an interesting, but sometimes dangerous place to live. This course will explore the factors that shape the Earth's surface by investigating the potential hazards associated with those processes (including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, floods, and climate change) and human attempts to predict, prepare for and respond to such events. (formerly PHYS 0124)
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1.00 Credits
Offers students a chance to pursue topics in geology at a level beyond that of the introductory survey courses. One or more topics will serve as a focus for the course each semester. May be repeated for credit with different topic. Prerequisite: GEOL 0101 or GEOL 0106 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(3) Examines current topics in geology, with an emphasis on the application of basic principles of chemistry and physics to those topics. Both conceptual and quantitative approaches to the subject will be explored. Topics may include seismology, radioactive dating, paleoclimatology, environmental geochemistry, Earth's magnetic field, energy resources, the Cambrian explosion, mass extinctions, glaciology, or geomorphology. (formerly PHYS 0347) Prerequisites: GEOL 0101 and one semester each of college-level chemistry and physics.
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3.00 Credits
The first course in the German language sequence. An introduction to the sounds and basic grammatical patterns of standard conversational German. Stress on oral comprehension and speaking. Vocabulary is limited to about 300-400 of the most used words and expressions.
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4.00 Credits
Includes the basic concepts of physics, chemistry, earth-space science, and the application of scientific methodology to these areas. Topics may include mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, atomic structure, chemical bonding, plate tectonics, the cycles of the Earth, and astronomy. The relationships of these concepts to societal issues are discussed. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week. (formerly PHYS 0101)
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1.00 Credits
Students will read and discuss articles from the semi-popular scientific press (e.g. American Scientist, Discover, Geotimes, Natural History, Scientific American) related to topics of current interest in the physical sciences. Each registered student will make at least one presentation of an article and will lead the discussion that follows. Departmental faculty and one or two speakers from outside the Westfield State College community will be invited to speak each semester. May be repeated for credit, but only 1 credit may be applied toward the General Science major requirements. (formerly PHYS 0239) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing in the GNSC major or permission of the instructor (i.e. 8 or more credits in the physical sciences) .
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3.00 Credits
broad survey of the history of science, the interplay between scientific and technological advances, and the impacts of science and technology on society. The course will include an in-depth look at the scientific and technological aspects of issues such as the rapid growth of information technology, twenty-first century transportation, energy and mineral resources (including the environmental problems associated with energy usage) , the development of military weapons systems, and the exploration and colonization of the solar system. (formerly PHYS 0330) Prerequisites: GEOL 0101 or GEOL 0102 or CHEM 0101 or PHSC 0101; or permission of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
An activity-based format will be used to create a learning environment that fosters an exploration of the processes of science, and ways of integrating elementary instruction in the sciences and mathematics. Emphasis will be placed on the role and use of manipulatives in a laboratory setting that encourages the development of fundamental concepts in both disciplines. Topics may include: scientific inquiry and science process skills, cognitive development theory, the learning cycle, discussion of innovative programs that integrate mathematics and the sciences, state and national frameworks, and techniques for assessment. Three contact hours per week, including substantial laboratory/activity time. Prerequisites: MATH 0150 and science courses required for early childhood, elementary, or special education licensure, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes the inquiry approach to teaching science. Students will be introduced to the National Science Education Standards and the current curricula based on those standards. Students will make a series of planned observations, totaling 30 hours, in area schools. These observations will be the basis for discussion of topics including: teacher-student interaction; introduction, presentation, and summary of a lesson; evaluation; discipline; laboratory procedures; and safety. Students also will present lessons to both their classmates and to one of the classes that they have observed. Other areas presented in this course will include professional organizations and journals, science software, audiovisual materials, and IEP's. (formerly PHYS 0331) Prerequisites: EDUC 0352 or EDUC 0354, and CHEM 0111, and PHSC 0117, and one course in biology, and one course in either astronomy or geology.
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