Date		Exercise
17 Jan		Introduction; bring a calculator if you have one.  Meet in Room DeLaRoche 101. Exercise 0: Closed Ecosystem -- Outliving the retirement fund.
24 Jan		Manuals distributed. Exercise 1: Simple Pendulum -- What is the pattern?   Take a Look at www.msu.edu/user/brechtjo/physics/pendulum/pendulum.html  or www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hall/6645/Pendulum/Pendulum.html .
31 Jan		Exercise 2: Introduction to  Statistical Analysis of Data -- Be confident. Don't forget the Preliminary Assignment:  Devise some possible Investigation Projects.
7 Feb		Use the time to work on the Investigation Project. Consult with the instructor about the Investigation Project.  Meet in DLR Room 2. The t-test analysis of the Project is due not later than 14 February!
14 Feb		Exercise 3: The Inclined Plane -- What goes up must come down. Don't forget to do the Preliminary Assignment before class. Take a Look at   http://www.sciencejoywagon.com/explrsci/media/incplane.htm   http://web.njit.edu/phys_lab/Laboratory%20Manual/laboratory111/lab122/lab122.htm    http://muse.tau.ac.il/~museum/java/pc/LawOfFall/english/act_inclined_eng.html  . The t-test analysis of the Project is due not later than 14 February!!!
21 Feb		Exercise 4:  Atomic Spectra -- See the pretty lights. Don't forget to do the Preliminary Assignment before class. Quiz on the t-test.  Be prepared to perform a t-test on some given data,  and to answer questions on the basis of the result.
28 Feb		Break! Class does not meet this week.
6 March		Exercise 5: Investigating Chemical Reaction Rates -- Concentrate. Take a Look at  http://www.purchon.com/chemistry/rates.htm  Don't forget to do the Preliminary Assignment before class.   Linear Regression Assignment
13 March		Exercise 6: Thermic Reactions -- Getting activated. Don't forget to do the Preliminary Assignment before class. Take a Look at http://www.wpbschoolhouse.btinternet.co.uk/page03/3_51energy.htm  or http://www.matter.org.uk/schools/Content/Reactions/Default.htm .  Preliminary Peer Review.        The Linear Regression analysis of the Project is due no later than 27 March!!!
20 March		Break! Class does not meet this week.
27 March		Exercise 7:  Photosynthesis & Respiration -- Catch a breath. Don't forget to do the Preliminary Assignment before class. Meet in 22 DeLaRoche. The Linear Regression analysis of the Project is due no later than 27 March!!! See the instructor to discuss your Presentation some days beforehand. Here's an image to use in your Presentation if you wish.:  picture or picture.
3 April		Exercise 8: Energy Flow Through Ecosystems -- You're the top. Don't forget to do the Preliminary Assignment before class. Take a Look at The Written Report of the Project is due no later than 17 April!!!!!
10 April		Investigation Project Presentations -- Don't let 'em see you sweat. Consult with the instructor about your Written Report!!! It's worth 35% of the Investigation Project! Meet in Room 101 DLR.  Bring your PowerPoint slides on a diskette or CD, or on MySBU. The Written Report of the Project is due no later than 17 April!!!!! Here's an image to use in your Presentation if you wish.:  picture or picture.
17 April		Exercise 9: Climate Modeling -- Hot or cold? Don't forget to do the Preliminary Assignment before class. Meet in 22 DeLaRoche. The Written Report of the Project is due no later than 17 April!!!!!
24 April		Exercise 10: Maximizing Energy Efficiency -- Lower utility bills. Don't forget to do the Preliminary Assignment before class.
2 May		Exercise: Final Examination (!)  Final Info. Notice that the class meets on 2 May,  at  3:45 PM in Murphy Auditorium. Bring a calculator & a pencil or pen.
		The investigation score is composed of several parts:     t-test Quiz (10%), t-test analysis (15%), regression analysis (15%),   presentation (25%), and the written paper (35%).
		Remember, the investigation is 25% of the course grade, while the 11 weekly  exercises, the preliminary assignments, and the Final Exam comprise 75%. The total of preliminaries counts as a weekly exercise; the Final Exam counts as two. (final+final+12 total exercise scores)*0.75 + total investigation score*0.25*peer evaluation

Meeting: Sec. 09     4:00 – 6:00 PM Thursdays
Place: Room 101 DLR
Text: Inquiry in the Natural World Lab Manual
Instructor: Dr. J. Kiefer                     e-mail address: jkiefer@sbu.edu
Office: 21 DLR         ‘phone: 2671
Office Hours: MF 2:30 - 4:00 PM; or by appointment or by walking in
WebPage: in WebCT or through the "Courses with Pages" link on the Physics Department web page.

The exercises you will perform in this class are intended to supplement the readings and discussions of Clare 102, Inquiry in the Natural World. However, ClrL 102 is self-contained; it’s only approximately synchronized with Clare 102.

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