Consistent with the goals of the UNCP General Education Program , the activities associated with this course are designed to provide students an understanding of the fundamental principles of physical science, and to foster the ability to quantitatively analyze data, to write and speak clearly, and to think critically and creatively. Because of the importance of quantitative data manipulation in science, scientific calculators must be brought to class to allow for participation in group problem-solving sessions. Graded assignments for this course will include twelve weekly quizzes and a comprehensive final exam.
Students are responsible for signing an attendance roster at each class meeting.
For each absence beyond the third, a student's final course average will be lowered by 0.1 pt. Late arrivals and early departures will be credited as partial absences based on the amount of time actually present in class.