This is really an interdisciplinary science course with elements of physics, chemistry, biology and math all intertwined. The laboratory and field work will support, extend, and clarify our class discussions. In this course you will be actively involved every session-generating your own questions, explaining concepts to your peers, writing reports and essays, being a member of an investigative team, critiquing and supporting your classmates.
Attendance is required in lab.
A zero will be recorded for each absence. In case of sickness, please see one of us so we can work out an appropriate substitute lab experience. To be part of our learning community, discuss ideas, air concerns, ask questions, listen to others, you must be present. Attendance records will be kept and forwarded to the Dean of the College. The committee on academic honesty reviews reported cases of alleged plagiarism, cheating on examination, undocumented copying of art, and similar forms of academic dishonesty.