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| CRN: | 10035 |
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| Section: | ANBE 266 01 |
| Title: | Animal Behavior |
| Instructor: | Gazes, Reggie P. |
| General Course Objectives: | This course will introduce students to basic concepts and methods in the study of animal behavior. We will strive for an integrative understanding of behavior, addressing questions about the mechanisms, development, evolution, and adaptive significance of behavioral traits. We will consider a wide range of organisms, both vertebrate and invertebrate, and will deal with a wide range of behavioral phenomena, including vision, hearing, communication, learning, navigation, foraging, territoriality, mating systems, social behavior. The format of this course will help develop both oral and written scientific communication skills. Generally speaking, the course does not deal with the behavior of companion animals. |
| Requirements: | Natural Science and Mathematics |
| CRN: | 11017 |
| Section: | ASTR 101 01 |
| Title: | Our Solar System |
| Instructor: | Thornley, Michele D. |
| General Course Objectives: | In this course, we will explore the properties of our Solar System and all the objects in it, from the smallest (moons, asteroids, comets and other debris) to the largest (Jupiter and the Sun). By applying tools from physics, mathematics and other natural sciences to the observations we can make in space around us, we’ll see how we have come to understand the history and development of the Solar System, and the significance of our location in it. We will compare the planets in our Solar System with the hundreds of planets now known to be orbiting other stars (AKA extrasolar planets) to gain further insights. |
| Description of Subject Matter: | Astronomy, The Solar System, The Sun, The Earth, The Moon, Extrasolar planets |
| Method of Instruction and Study: | Three interactive classes and one three-hour laboratory session per week. Class periods include presentations from the instructor, class discussion, and active problem solving or occasional short writing exercises. Labs are primarily hands-on exploratory activities designed to introduce new concepts and reinforce material presented in class. A few of the labs are designed as night observing labs, to be completed in the evenings at the Bucknell Observatory, through sign-ups on a set schedule (COVID restrictions permitting). |
| Instructional Materials and Sources: | A course textbook, plus additional on-line materials, and a laboratory manual for lab activities. |
| Requirements: |
Lab Sciences
Natural Science and Mathematics |
| CRN: | 11218 |
| Section: | CHEM 205 01 |
| Title: | Principles of Chemistry |
| Instructor: |
Campbell, Terry G.
McGuire, Molly M. Smith, Sarah J. Strein, Tim G. |
| General Course Objectives: | The course objectives are to provide the principles of chemistry for science majors and others. This course will usually serve as the first course in a series of chemistry courses. |
| Description of Subject Matter: | Chemistry principles including atomic structure, bond theories, the periodic table, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, equilibrium and the equilibrium constant, kinetics and rate laws, and Bronsted acids and bases. |
| Method of Instruction and Study: | There are three class meetings, a one hour recitation and one three-hour lab session per week. Students are evaluation on the basis of short quizzes, hour exams, laboratory exercises and/or reports, and a final examination. |
| Instructional Materials and Sources: | A textbook and a calculator will be required. Safety goggles are required for the laboratory. |
| Requirements: |
Lab Sciences
Natural Science and Mathematics |
| CRN: | 10127 |
| Section: | CSCI 203 02 |
| Title: | Intro to Computer Science |
| Instructor: |
Baish, Susan R.
Havill Ph.D., Jessen T. |
| General Course Objectives: | Introduction to the foundations of computer science where the student solves computational problems using the programming language Python. |
| Description of Subject Matter: | Instead of a traditional programming course in programming language X, CSCI 203, the first course in the computer science core sequence, is a broader introduction to computer science where the students explore the “Big Questions” in computer science. These Big Questions include the following: What is computer science? Why is computer science not equal to programming? How to represent data? How to manage data? What's under the hood of my laptop? Are there well-defined computational problems that we can’t compute? What are ‘Hard’ computational problems and why are they important? What are the minimum features I need to program? Does the programming model I use influence the solution? To answer the last question, the students learn and practice three programming models (functional, imperative, and object-oriented programming) using the programming language Python. By the end of the course, students can answer the last question in the previous paragraph with a resounding “Yes, the functional model usually produces more elegant and easier to understand solutions!” |
| Method of Instruction and Study: | Lectures, weekly two-hour laboratory. Use of campus Linux workstation. |
| Instructional Materials and Sources: | Text, on line lab exercises, and programming assignments. |
| Requirements: | Natural Science and Mathematics |
| CRN: | 15945 |
| Section: | ENGR 100 01 |
| Title: | Engineering Design Experience |
| Instructor: |
Kozick, Rich J.
Wheatley, Benjamin B. |
| General Course Objectives: | 1.Develop creative solutions for problems facing our world by applying engineering design principles, math and science, and data analysis 2.Construct an effective prototype or model utilizing appropriate technology and tools 3.Demonstrate improved proficiency with “power skills” such as communication, teamwork, information literacy, and professional development 4.Employ the NSPE code of ethics to examine ethical case studies and extrapolate principles for other situations |
| Description of Subject Matter: | Two design sessions focusing on the application of the Engineering Design Process, including problem definition, research, ideation, data collection/analysis, application of math/science principles, prototyping, and communication. Teamwork and engineering ethics are also integrated into the design sessions. Each design session culminates in an Expo where students share their solutions. |
| Method of Instruction and Study: | Project-based learning in small class sizes (24-30 students) and small teams (4-5 students). Each student will experience two design sessions focusing on a project related to the course theme. |
| Instructional Materials and Sources: | Ethics book provided, topical resources as needed |
| CRN: | 16851 |
| Section: | ENST 113 01 |
| Title: | Human Impact on Environment |
| Instructor: | Oduro Appiah, Joseph |
| Description of Subject Matter: | An introduction to Earth’s environment, our place within it, and the constraints and opportunities for developing a sustainable future using real-world local examples. |
| Method of Instruction and Study: | Lectures, discussions, hands-on activities, and projects. |
| Instructional Materials and Sources: | Textbook, online readings, online videos, and news stories. |
| Requirements: | Natural Science and Mathematics |
| CRN: | 16773 |
| Section: | GEOL 108 01 |
| Title: | When Rocks Attack |
| Instructor: | Herman, Ellen K. |
| General Course Objectives: | After this course, you should be able to examine reports and depictions of natural disasters and hazards and determine their validity and/or likelihood. To achieve this goal, you will have to evaluate the factors that control hazard risk and vulnerability like plate tectonics, climate, hydrology, underlying geology, population density, and human activities |
| Description of Subject Matter: | During this course, we will consider volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, floods, global climate change, and other natural hazards through a scientific lens and through popular depictions. We will examine what causes these events, how they are linked to plate tectonics and human activities, and what risks these events pose to humans. Students will also consider current events from a geologic perspective. |
| Method of Instruction and Study: | Lectures, discussions, readings, videos, calculations, problem sets, and classroom exercises |
| Instructional Materials and Sources: | Textbook, media materials, and additional readings made available on Moodle |
| Requirements: | Natural Science and Mathematics |
| CRN: | 10733 |
| Section: | GEOL 203 01 |
| Title: | Physical/Environmental Geology |
| Instructor: | Herman, Ellen K. |
| General Course Objectives: | This course studies Earth materials, geologic processes, the environmental applications, and understanding the interactions between people and our physical environment. The objectives of this course are to explore the fundamentals of physical geology, study environmental processes and natural hazards, and deepen our understanding of human impact on the environment. By studying these topics, we can become better stewards of our planet, learn how to more carefully manage our land and water supplies, and learn better how to live on the surface of a very dynamic planet. |
| Description of Subject Matter: | In a society where science and technology are interwoven with economics and political action, an understanding of geologic science takes on increasing importance. In this course, we'll study Earth materials and the rock cycle; plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes; Earth history and geologic time; hillslopes and mass wasting; rivers, flooding, groundwater, and water pollution; oceans, beaches, and coastal processes; and the potential for climate change. |
| Method of Instruction and Study: | Class will blend well-illustrated lectures and discussions of current events of environmental significance. The laboratory portion of this course is an exciting experience. We'll travel to various locations to illustrate how geology significantly impacts the environment. Example topics include: plate tectonics, minerals, rock types, earthquakes, weather and erosion, maps and displaying geologic data, soils, groundwater, pollution, landslides and avalanches, rivers and flooding, caves and sinkholes, coal mining and acid mine drainage. |
| Instructional Materials and Sources: | Textbook, supplementary handouts. |
| Requirements: |
Lab Sciences
Natural Science and Mathematics |
| CRN: | 14642 |
| Section: | GEOL 204 01 |
| Title: | Evolution of the Earth |
| Instructor: | Trop, Jeffrey M. |
| General Course Objectives: | Few discoveries have had as great an impact on our western culture as the realization that the earth has a history - a history much longer than that of humans. This course tries to demonstrate the essence of that history and to show the manner of interpreting that history. We will actually "do" earth history. The combination of knowledge of the history of the earth and a realization that doing earth history is not just for specialists will produce a lasting contribution to each student's life. |
| Description of Subject Matter: | Lectures: A. Principles of interpreting earth history from rocks and fossils. B. Plate tectonics as the overall conceptual framework for earth development. C. North American history, with special reference to the Appalachians. D. The evolution of life as shown by the fossil record. Field Trips and Labs: A. Using rocks and fossils to interpret conditions in the past B. Field trips demonstrate Appalachian history through the superb local features. |
| Method of Instruction and Study: | Lectures, (group work) with an occasional film and many color slides. Grade based on four hour-exams, and final exam |
| Instructional Materials and Sources: | Textbook, supplementary handouts. |
| Requirements: |
Lab Sciences
Natural Science and Mathematics |
| CRN: | 16831 |
| Section: | GEOL 208 01 |
| Title: | Surface & Subsurface Imaging |
| Instructor: | Jacob, Rob W. |
| General Course Objectives: | Develop introductory level knowledge of: • Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) concepts, particularly: as a mapping and data management tool; map projections and the impact of the choice of projections; data management and structure, including metadata; vector and raster data; tools for data visualization and analysis • Geophysical concepts, particularly: sound and electromagnetic energy propagation in the subsurface and magnetics. • Collecting geoscience data: surface surveying (i.e. RTK-GPS, laser theodolite, and structure from motion); geophysical data (i.e. seismic, ground penetrating radar (GPR), magnetics). • Analyze and interpret the collected data. • Present GIS and Geophysical data for environmental, archeologic, geoscience, or engineering applications. |
| Description of Subject Matter: | This course is designed for students with no prior exposure to geoscience and want to learn how to detect subsurface features like buried walls or roads and present these data in a mapping environment. In this course you will learn how to acquire geospatial data over the earth’s surface, present these data in a GIS environment, and analyze GIS data. Additionally, students will learn how to collect geophysical data to non-invasively locate important anthropogenic, environmental, and geotechnical subsurface features. |
| Method of Instruction and Study: | Mini-lectures, individual homework exercises, small group in-class exercises, in-class troubleshooting with help from classmates and/or instructor, proficiency test(s), individual semester mapping and data analysis project |
| Instructional Materials and Sources: | Textbook, supplementary handouts |
| Requirements: |
Lab Sciences
Natural Science and Mathematics |
| CRN: | 12164 |
| Section: | MATH 192 02 |
| Title: | Topics in Calculus |
| Description of Subject Matter: | Elementary calculus and applications taken primarily from economics. Topics include algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, graphs, limits, derivatives and integration. Not open to students who have MATH 201 credit. |
| Instructional Materials and Sources: | Textbook |
| Requirements: | Natural Science and Mathematics |
| CRN: | 10036 |
| Section: | MATH 201 01 |
| Title: | Calculus I |
| Description of Subject Matter: | This is the first course (of three) that is used to introduce the students to calculus, one of the greatest intellectual achievements of civilization. The most important goals of the course is an understanding of the concepts, as well as an ability to use them to solve interesting problems. The course begins with an introduction to important functions, including linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions. Limits and continuity are discussed and the concept of the derivative of a function is introduced. The usual derivative rules are explained and the students are expected to become proficient with these rules. A very important part of the course appears throughout the semester, with students learning applications that show the usefulness of what they have learned. These applications include problems about related rates, optimization, and curve sketching. The concepts of antiderivatives and Riemann sums are introduced, explained and brought together with the fundamental theorem of calculus. Substitution techniques are used to find antiderivatives. The teaching of calculator skills with a TI-89 is integrated in the entire course. |
| Instructional Materials and Sources: | Textbook, worksheets |
| Requirements: | Natural Science and Mathematics |
| CRN: | 10939 |
| Section: | MATH 208 01 |
| Title: | Mathematical Explorations |
| Instructor: | Bickel, Kelly A. |
| General Course Objectives: | An exploration of topics from pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics, illustrating the power and beauty of mathematical reasoning. For students considering a major in mathematics. |
| Requirements: | Natural Science and Mathematics |
| CRN: | 14297 |
| Section: | PHYS 147 01 |
| Title: | Energy and Sustainability |
| Instructor: | Amthor, Matt M. |
| Requirements: |
Lab Sciences
Natural Science and Mathematics |
| CRN: | 10076 |
| Section: | PHYS 211P 10 |
| Title: | Problem Sess Clas/Modrn Phys I |
| Requirements: |
Lab Sciences
Natural Science and Mathematics |
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