WEEK |
Topic |
Assignment due in class |
Learning Goal |
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1
Aug28 |
Introduction - course setup
discuss Science
Review Goals
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Have skimmed Science |
Decide how to skim in 1 hour prior to class each week |
2
Sep4 |
Introduction - discuss Science 21 Aug
and Science 14 August 2009: 816 |
Have skimmed Science 21 Aug; read Science 14 August 2009: 816
Dana choice due |
Decide how to discuss/present particular topics you like this week |
3
Sep11
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Discuss Science 28 Aug and Science 21 Aug pg 1017
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Have skimmed Science 28 Aug and read Science 21 Aug pg 1017
Adilene choice due |
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4
Sep18
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Discuss Science Sept 4 and Science 28 Aug pg 1062
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Have skimmed Science Sept 4 and read Science 28 Aug pg 1062Mike choice due |
What you should learn in science |
5
Sep25
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Inaugural
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6
Oct2
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Homeconing alumni
Featuring
Brian E. Pfister, M.B.A., Ph.D.
CEO
Articular Engineering,
1818 Skokie Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
www.articular.com |
Sarah choice due
Internship paragraph and contact info
Have skimmed Science Sept 11&18 and read Science 11 Sept pg 1380
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7
Oct9
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Internship Exchange-
Tell your story - bring contact information for others
Discuss Science Sept 11/18 and Science 11 Sept pg 1380 |
Geethika choice due |
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Break
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synthetic life |
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8
Oct23 |
Chem Newsletter
Discuss science
Skype with Matt Watson '02 on 18 Sept pg 1475 TERRA and telomeres
Terra article
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Theresa choice due
Senior Paragraphs (for seniors only)
Summer plans (for others in class)
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Due by email to ordman@beloit.edu |
9
Oct30
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Discuss science Life After GWA Studies
Oct 9, pg 239
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read article from Theresa
Life After GWA Studies |
10
Nov6
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Prof Chieu Tran,
Marquette Univ,
near-infrared multispectral imaging (NIR-MSI)
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Jesse choice due |
read link about Prof. Tran - he's aweome |
11
Nov13
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On the origin of religion - Science 6 Nov pg 784-7
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Darren choice due |
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12
Nov20
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Discuss science
Amid Worrisome Signs of Warming, 'Climate Fatigue' Sets In, 13 Nov, pg 928 |
Bo choice due |
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13
Nov27
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Thanksgiving
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14
Dec4 |
Goals; Grade standard links on left edge
Last class |
Course evaluation |
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