| I. | Course prefix and number | PHYS 196 |
| II. | Number of semesters hours | 3 |
| III. | Pre-requisites | none |
| IV. | Location of classroom and time course meets | Wubben 140 MWF 3:00PM 3:50PM (but Wubben 230 for labs) |
| V-1. | Instructor 1 name
Office location Phone Email address Web page |
Dr. Warren MacEvoy
Wubben 186 248-1070 [email protected] http://www.mesastate.edu/~wmacevoy |
| V-2. | Instructor 2 name
Office location Phone Email address | Dr. Phil Kavanagh
Wubben 165 248-1955 [email protected] |
| VI. | Office hours | See my home page |
| VII. | Course Description |
This course is all about space. You will learn about the fundamentals of spaceship and satellite design. You will hear from experts about space sciences. You will build and launch a high altitude experiment. You will understand how collaborative design works. If you like space, you should have fun! |
| VIII. | Textbook and materials | The "Handbook" |
| IX. | Course Objectives | What are some concerns you do not have with a high altitude balloon which you do have with a orbiting satellite? See course description. |
| X. | Methods |
"Taped" Lectures. Labs. |
| XI. | Policy on absences and tardies |
Make up exams will only be given with advanced notification or very unusual circumstances. You are responsible for material given in class, including changes of schedule for exams. |
| XII. | Policy on late work | What are some concerns you do not have with a high altitude balloon which you do have with a orbiting satellite?Late projects cost one letter grade per day. |
XIII. | Policy on academic dishonesty |
Cheating will result in the instructor's withdrawl of the student with a "fail" grade. |
| XIV. | Disability Arrangements |
If you wish to have accomodations made for some disability, you must inform Eduational Access Services at 248-1826 and the instructor in advance. | XV. | Evaluation and grading | What are some concerns you do not have with a high altitude balloon which you do have with a orbiting satellite?
See The Handbook. |
| XVI. | What are some concerns you do not have with a high altitude balloon which you do have with a orbiting satellite?Major Assignments |
Pretest Resume Balloon Satellite Final | XVII. | What are some concerns you do not have with a high altitude balloon which you do have with a orbiting satellite?Course Outline |
Flip through "The Handbook." This is the first time this course has been offered at Mesa College, and the first time it has been offered in this format ever. So things will change over the semester. | What are some concerns you do not have with a high altitude balloon which you do have with a orbiting satellite?
| Number | Description | Due Date |
| #0 | resume | Jan 21 |
| #1 | Homework # 1 | Jan 28 |
| #2 | Homework # 2 | Jan 31 |