Water review

A number of you  have been inquiring about water.  You must be able to describe the structure of water and its chemical characteristics and then relate the characteristics to the structure.  If you need some extra reading on this click here

Final Exam Outline

The final exam will be composed of

1. 30 multiple Choice questions on three different topics - Cell Structure/function and Processes, Evolution and Atomic Theory
2. Written and Calculation questions 
• cell structure and function (diagram)
• process of osmosis
• experimental design and hypothesis
• importance of water and how structure is related to characteristics of water
• Kingdoms of Life and their characteristics
• DNA mutations
• fitness and natural selection
• Hardy-Weinberg Equation
• calculating average atomic mass
• calculating mass ratios
• trends in the periodic table
• subatomic particles (chart)

Possible diagrams that may be on the Final Exam

For each diagram you should be familiar with all parts - be able to explain characteristics/ functions/ relationships that may exist.

Extended office hours

for the weeks Dec 2-6 and Dec 9-13 my office hours will be as follows
Monday and Wednesday   11am - 1pm
Thursday                           12pm-1:30pm

If you can not make it during these hours and you need extra help please email me to arrange another time

Atomic mass worksheet from Nov. 26

To view the worksheet from today with the answers (at the end) click here

Homework continued

Nov 25 homework questions

Please attempt the circled ones

Nov, 25 notes

Answers to critical thinking questions from Tuesday Nov. 19 class

Questions and answers can be found here

outline for quiz on Friday Nov. 22

Topics for Friday's quiz

1. Significance of the atomic theories discussed in class - (Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr and Schrodinger)
2. Calculate ratios of elements in compounds using Laws of definite proportions and multiple proportions
3. Calculating density of the nucleus given diameter and mass.
4. Draw Bohr Diagrams
5. Use Bohr diagrams to explain trends in the periodic table
6. Design an experiment to test the Law of Conservation of Mass, include a hypothesis.

There will be no multiple choice, only written and calculations based questions.  Make sure you bring a calculator.

Critical Thinking Questions Tuesday Nov. 19

Today we tackled some critical thinking questions in small groups.  These questions will be representative of some of the questions that will be on your quiz on Friday.  I will post answers on Thursday once you have had a chance to try some.

Laboratory experiment for Thursday Nov. 21

Please make sure to print and read through the lab procedures prior to Thursday's lab class

Atomic Theories - Notes for Monday Nov. 18

Law of Multiple Proportions

A practice worksheet on the Law of Multiple Proportions

Introduction to the Atom

Introduction to the atom: The atom, proton, neutron and electron

Atomic Theory and Structure Outline

Need Help with Hardy Weinberg Theory?

If you want some extra reading on the Hardy-Weinberg Theory and how to use the equation click here

Outline for Quiz on Friday Nov. 15

Quiz on Friday Nov. 15

Format

Multiple Choice
Written
Calculations - bring a calculator!

Topics

1. Hardy Weinberg Equation (from lab)
2. Patterns of Evolution - co-evolution, adaptive radiation/divergent evolution and convergent evolution
3. Tempo of Evolution - Gradualism vs. Punctuated Equilibrium

Patterns of Evolution and Tempo of Change

Laboratory Experiment #9 Thursday Nov.14

This week's lab will be an optional class but a mandatory assignment.  You can come to the lab on Thursday in order to work on your assignment collaboratively with your peers and ask me any questions you may have.  It is not mandatory that you come to the lab on Thursday but you must complete this assignment and hand in Next week.  it will be due on Thursday Nov. 21.

Laboratory Assignment #9

Solving Hardy Weinberg Problems

The Next Species of Human

Quiz outline for Friday Nov. 8

1. Chasing Beetles - Video
2. Forces Driving Evolution
3. Process of Evolution
4. Population genetics including calculating frequencies.

There will be a mix of multiple choice and written questions.  Make sure to bring a calculator as you will have to calculate population frequencies.

Population genetics and Hardy Weinberg

WE will go over the Hardy Weinberg Theory of Evolution Equilibrium on Friday before  the quiz

laboratory experiment #8 - Thursday Nov. 7

Please print and read the procedures and background material for experiment #8 before Thursday Nov. 7

Evolution and Natural Selection

Introduction to evolution and natural selection: Introduction to evolution, variation in a population and natural selection

Quiz outline for Friday Nov. 1

The quiz for Friday Nov. 1

1. 20 multiple choice (10 on protein synthesis, 10 on evolution)
2. Written (3 marks - role of nucleic acids in protein synthesis, 8 marks -  Darwin's observations and Natural Selection, Darwin's influences, evidence of evolution)

Evolution slide show - Tuesday Oct. 29

Evolution 101

A great website for studying Evolution click here

Chasing Beetles, Finding Darwin - please watch before Monday Nov. 4

While watching the video focus on the following concepts:

1. the relationship between studying beetles and evolution
2. the development of new species
3. the relationship between genetic make-up of an organism and evolution
4. the role of beneficial mutations
5. the role of habitat islands
6. the selection for certain traits among breeders, such as pigeon breeders
7. the importance of identifying new species

Laboratory experiment Oct. 31

Before the lab on Thursday please read over DNA Mutations

Please print and read through the experiment prior to coming to the lab on Thursday

Outline for Unit on Evolution

Protein Synthesis and DNA Mutations

Osmosis

To read about Osmosis

Diffusion

To read about Diffusion

Diffusion and Osmosis

Tonicity

DNA replication Monday Oct. 21

Laboratory experiment #6

Osmosis lab for Thursday Oct. 25

Cellular Organelles

DNA structure and replication - please watch before Monday Oct. 22

DNA structure and replication: Hank introduces us to that wondrous molecule deoxyribonucleic acid - also known as DNA - and explains how it replicates itself in our cells.

Presentation by Laurel and Sarah

A Tour through the cell

Study Session tomorrow

Tomorrow's optional study session will take place in OM 2742 and NOT the Science lab!

Presentation By Nikkita and Jocelyn

Please enroll in moodle

If you would like to have access to the materials on moodle you must self enrol using the enrolment code I provided in class.  It will be though the moodle platform that I will be able to share your grades.  I have also uploaded several e-books on cells, genetics and ecology that will be useful in the next month or so.

The Origins of Life

To Read About the Origins of Life

What is life?

How can you tell a blob of organic material from a living creature? What characteristics does something need to be considered alive? Is this material rust or is it bacteria?  

cell cycle and mitosis

Midterm outline

Midterm is on Oct. 22

33% - Processes of Science
55% - Motion
12% Biology

There are multiple Choice questions, Written Questions, Calculations Questions, Graphing and Diagrams

All material covered from Sept.3 - Oct. 12 will be on the midterm.

Quiz outline for Oct. 11

The quiz on Friday will include

1. characteristics of life - make sure you can give examples of how different organisms do each characteristic
2. Properties of water and why it is important for life
3. The 5 kingdoms (Groups of organisms) know how they are unique or different from all other kingdoms
4. biological molecules - be able to recognize the chemical (atomic) structure and describe how each one functions in life.

mitosis video

powerpoint for Oct. 7+8

laboratory experiment for Oct. 10

Please print and read the laboratory experiment before coming to the lab on Oct. 10
You will want to read through the test book pages 296-298 (How Cells Produce)

Macromolecules of living things

TO get an overview of the macromolecules of living things click here to see a video

Parts of a cell

Parts of a cell: Parts of a cell: nucleus, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi bodies, mitochondria, chloroplasts, vacuoles, and vesicles

ATP - the currency of the cell

ATP: Adenosine triphosphate: Introduction to ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate.

video - prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Video - Cell organelles

Cells

Please read through pages 281-290 in your text.  Or read through the following links regarding cells.

1. Introduction to Cells
2. prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
3. organelles

Cellular Biology Unit Outcomes and Overview

outline for quiz on Friday Oct. 4

For the quiz on Friday, Oct. 4 you will be expected to

1. calculate velocity, time and displacement
2. explain the difference between displacement and distance
3. plot a velocity time graph and then analyze it
4. calculate acceleration, time and velocity
5. use acceleration due to gravity to calculate time and velocity.

laboratory experiment #4 - using the microscope Oct.3

Before coming to the lab please make sure to print out the lab and read through carefully.  It is important that you bring a pencil and a ruler to the lab on Thursday.  You will also need a lab coat, so if you already purchased one, great.  If not try and get one for Thursday - borrow from someone if you need to.

To read and watch a video about acceleration due to gravity click here

calculating acceleration

acceleration

To read about acceleration click here

Also, for further understanding watch the video

useful website

here is a useful website brought to my attention, if anyone else finds something that they feel would be beneficial to share just email me the link and I will post it here.

Quiz outline for Friday Sept. 27

Quiz for Friday will include

1. analyzing a position-time graph
2. drawing a position time graph - determining the equation of the best fit line
3. calculating velocity/speed, displacement/distance and time interval
4. unit conversions (km/h <--> m/s)

laboratory experiment #3 - Sept. 26

Please make sure to print and read the lab experiment before coming to class on Thursday

interactive position vs. time

If you would like to try an interactive website looking at graphing position and time click here.  You can manipulate the position of a biker and see the result instantaneously on a graph - very visual!

Rubric for Science Literacy Presentation

TRU - SINC 0500 (01)

Science Literacy Presentation

Outline

1. Find an article regarding a Science investigation or new, relevant Science concept.
2. Read the article for understanding - you will need to do some research to help you fully understand
3. Create a Presentation to outline your article be sure to include in your presentation your background research, observations made, details of the experiment(s) or investigation(s) performed (controls variables, data collection methods, analysis, etc.)  Outline why your article is or is not trustworthy, where bias exists and how you know.  make sure to connect your article to “real life applications” tell us why it is important to know this.

Your grade will be generated using the following Criteria

Criteria	Excellent	Very Good	Satisfactory
Summary of article	clear, full understanding of concepts and was able to explain fully, it was evident that further research had been conducted was able to relate to the course	clear, full understanding of concepts,was able to relate to the course, some evidence of further research but it was limited.	clear, mostly understood the concepts, some difficulties explaining, no evidence of further research
Description of Bias detected	was able to determine the source of article and then determine source of bias	was able to determine source of bias somewhat by reading article	was able to determine that there was bias - but not sure towards what
Trustworthiness	was able to point out three solid reasons to trust or not trust	was able to point out two solid reasons to trust or not trust	was able to point out one solid reasons to trust or not trust
Connections and meaningfulness	was able to make connections to real world applications and own life experiences, was able to give meaning to the article and its importance	was able to make some connections to background experience OR was able to point out meaningfulness and importance	was able to point out how it could be applied but not to own experience or background, not able to find meaningfulness

Laboratory Experiment #2 For Sept. 19

Laboratory Experiment #2 - please print before coming to the lab

video - calculating average velocity and speed

Calculating Average Velocity or Speed: Example of calculating speed and velocity

video on vectors and scalar

Introduction to Vectors and Scalars: Distance, displacement, speed and velocity. Difference between vectors and scalars

video on balanced and unbalanced forces - equilibrium principle

Balanced and Unbalanced Forces: Primer on identifying balanced and unbalanced forces

Homework sept 17 continued

Sept 17 homework

Please complete #13-26 we will go over Friday prior to the quiz

Homework questions sept 16

Please complete #6-10 for tomorrow

Forces Sept. 16

To view the slide show from class on Monday Sept. 16 click here

Laboratory Experiment #2 Sept. 19

Please make sure to print out and read the following laboratory experiment before coming to the lab on Thursday Sept. 19
Laboratory Experiment #2

Outline of learning outcomes for Forces, Velocity and Acceleration Unit

Forces - please read this before Monday (Sept.16)

Please Read text pages 75-85 in the text prior to Monday
Foronline readings please see the following links

1. Forces
2. Net Force
3. Inertia
4. Friction

You should be prepared to discuss these ideas and do some sample problems involving these concepts for Monday.

outline for quiz - Sept. 13

The quiz on Sept. 13 will include

• observations
• controlled experiments
• determining the variable in an experiment
• writing hypotheses
• data collection procedures
• determining trustworthiness

Laboratory Experiment Sept. 12

Before coming to the lab on Thursday - print out this experiment, make sure to read through it and prepare any questions you may have in order to complete it.

The Scientific Method - Sept. 9

To visit the slide show viewed in class click here

E-Cigarettes

 Read the article E-Cigarettes Help you Quit, and then be prepared to discuss the following questions in class - tuesday Sept. 10

1. What observations were made regarding e-cigarettes that prompted the investigations?
2. What question or problem is trying to be solved?
3. Determine a possible hypothesis for the investigation.
4. What controls should be in place in order to ensure the experiment is valid?
5. Did the problem get solved?  Were there any other questions that arose that would cause the investigators to continue studying e-cigarettes

Links to Readings about Motion, Velocity and Acceleration

1. Describing Motion
2. Distance
3. Velocity
4. Acceleration

The Processes of Science

To read about the Processes of Science use this link

Introduction

Welcome to Science 0500 Fall 2013!
I will use this blog to post messages as well as supplementary material that you can access to help increase your understanding and hopefully your enjoyment in this course.

Today - A Brief History of Science