The set of courses in the core curriculum at KSU are designed to give students a foundation in a broad range of academic skills and knowledge. In addition the set of courses is designed to expose students to international issues, to give opportunities to use technology, and to develop writing skills. Many of the courses are linked via interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary approaches and topics, which help reinforce both our understanding of these issues and their social significance.

SC1102 is the second science course of a two course sequence in the core curriculum. The primary educational objective of this course is to strengthen understanding of science and its role in society. Key learning objectives include: computer skills reinforcement, improving critical thinking and analytical skills, using scientific reasoning, applying concepts and theories to real life situations, practicing collaborative problem solving, and using technology to collect and analyze information.

The discovery and application of scientific theories has great impact on the development of civilization. The purpose of this course is to elucidate further the nature and processes of science, to study and apply scientific principles as they relate to the governance of systems and changes in systems, to understand the history and possible future of our planet, and to explore the interactions of science and society. In doing this, students will: examine the control and changes in a variety of systems; study the evidence for these systems and explore the limits of science.

At the end of this course, the successful student will be able to: describe patterns of change in systems such as cycles, exponential change, and equilibrium; explain and apply the principles and consequences of control mechanisms in Systems such as negative and positive feed-back; describe the changes on the earth's surface, and the appearance and evolution of living systems; read and explain scientific articles written for lay persons; determine whether or not a particular scientific hypothesis can be tested and if not, explain the type of restriction that applies. 

Please Note: This schedule is tentative. It is to your benefit to attend class. EXAMS will be taken from lectures and group activities and will be MULTIPLE CHOICE (OPTISCAN).

Please arrive on time for lectures. Do not bring individuals not enrolled in class.

NOTE: Make-up exams will be given (1 per semester and only with valid excuse) and must be taken within one week of missed exam.

Be aware that make up exams are NOT the same exams as those given during scheduled test times. The final exam MUST be taken at the scheduled time.

NO EXTRA CREDIT AVAILABLE

Students who find that they cannot continue in college for the entire semester after being enrolled, because of illness or any other reason, should complete an official withdrawal form. Forms may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar.

Students who officially withdraw from college with the approval of the college Dean will be assigned grades of "Wt' which will not affect their overall scholastic average. Those students who stop attending classes and notify no one usually are assigned failing grades which jeopardize their chances of future academic success.

Students may, by means of the same withdrawal form and with the approval of the college Dean, withdraw from individual courses while retaining other courses on their schedules. The last day to withdraw without academic penalty is as follows:

Failure to do so will mean that the student has elected to receive the final grades earned in the course. The only exceptions to these withdrawal regulations will be for those instances which involve unusual and fully documented circumstances.