Course Syllabus

Course Details

Course Name : Natural Science Course Code : ASC 210

Instructor's Name : Dr. Sabina Akhter Credit Hours : 3

Course Description

Courses in the Natural Sciences introduce students to the basic concepts of Sciences and the scientific method and enhance
* awareness of scientific developments and their impact on society and the environment. This area provides students with an
understanding of scientific terms, concepts and theories, and the ability to formulate empirically testable hypotheses derived from
the study of physical processes and living things

Course Learning Outcome

* Students will learn how to use basic chemical, physical and biological rules in their lives.

* Students will define pollution and differentiate the types and causes of pollution.

* Students will compare alternate definitions of science and learn to differentiate between science, pseudoscience.

* Students will correlate between sciences and environment and analyze the environmental factors and their interaction with the
community.
Course Outline

Week Topics

Week 1-2 Syllabus, Introduction, The Universe: Space, Stars and galaxies

Week 3 The solar system and the earth as planet; Milestones in Astonomy: Arsitotle,
Copernicus, Kelper, Galilei, Newton
Quiz 1 on everything so far Geology: The structure of the Earth and plate
tectonics

Week 4 Geology: The earths age and history; Continental drift

Week 5 Physics: The worlds wind belts and ocean currents Quiz 2: on the structure, age
and history of the earth, plate tectonics and continental drift

Week 6 Biology: The variety of life

Week 7 Midterm: on every thing so far

Week 8 Nutrition and enzymes

Week 9& 10 Health and disease.   Quiz 3: on nutrition, health and disease.  
Ecology: Organisms and the environment, biogeochemical cycles

Week 11 Pollution and biogeochemical cycles

Week 12 Quiz 4: on ecology, pollution and biogeochemical cycles.   Chemistry:

Basics and the Chemicals of life

Week 13 Students ppt project presentation

Week 14 Review for final

Week 15 Course Review: on every thing

Week 16 Final Exam

Educational Resource

Other Reference :

* Handouts on related issues with special relevance to UAE and Muslim Countries are currently under review. These will be
given later.

* Stephen M. Barr, A Students Guide to Natural Science, Intercollegiate Studies Institute, (2006), ISBN 1932236929

* J. D. Bernal, Science in History, Volume 3: The Natural Sciences in Our Time, the MIT Press, (1991), ISBN 262520222.

* Leon R. Kass, Toward a More Natural Science, Free Press, (1988), ISBN 29170710.

* Trident Press, Natural emirates: Wildlife and environment of the United Emirates 1997 ISBN # 1-900724-02-2

* Foundations of Astronomy by Michael A. Seeds , 10th edition 2008 . Thomson Brooks / Cole , a part of the Thomson
Corporation.

* Exploration , An introduction to Astronomy by Thomas T. Arny , and Stephen E. Schneider . 6th edition 2010 . McGraw- Hill
Companies.

* Sports and Exercise Nutrition by William D. McArdle , Frank I. Katch and Victor L. Katch , 3rd edition 2009 . Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins , a Wolters Kluwer business.

* Krauses Food & Nutrition Therapy by L.Kathleen Mahan and Sylvia Escott Stump , 12th edition 2008 . Saunders, an imprint
of Elsevier Inc.

* Contemporary Nutrition by Gordon M. Wardlaw and Anne M. Smith , 8th edition 2009. McGraw Hill, a business unit of the
McGraw Hill Companies.

* Environmental Geology by James S. Reichard , 2011. McGraw Hill, a business unit of the McGraw Hill Companies.

* Physical Geology by Diane H. Carlson , Charles C. Plummer and Lisa Hammersley , 9th edition 2011. McGraw Hill
Companies

* Biology by KennethA. Mason , Jonathan B. Losos and Susan R.Singer , 2011. McGraw Hill Companies.

* Climate Change by Dieter Helm and Cameron Hepburn , 2009 . Oxford Review Of Economic Policy

* Natural Emirates: Wildlife and Environment of the United Emirates; 1997 ISBN# 1-900724-02-2 Trident Press.

* Stephen M. Barr, A Students Guide to Natural Science, Intercollegiate Studies Institute, (2006), ISBN 1932236929

* College Physics by Alan Giambattista , Betty McCarthy Richardson and Robert C. Richardson , 2004 . McGraw Hill
Companies

* Campbell Essential Biology by Eric J. Simon , Jane B. Reece and Jean L.Dickey

* Human Biology by Sylvia S. Mader , 11th edition 2010 . McGraw Hill Companies.

* Plants Cell Biology by Randy Wayne , 2009 . Elsevier, Inc.

* Complete Biology by W.R.Pickering , 2000 . Oxford University Press.

* J. D. Bernal, Science in History, Volume 3: The Natural Sciences in Our Time, the MIT Press, (1991), ISBN 262520222.

* Leon R. Kass, Toward a More Natural Science, Free Press, (1988), ISBN 29170710

TextBook :

* Integrated Sciences by Bill W. Tillery , 5th edition 2011 , The McGraw Hill Companies ,
ISBN 978-0-07-122213-6

* Fundamental of Geophysics ,William Lowrie ,Cambridge 2007 Cambridge University Press .

* Biological Science, D.J.Taylor, Cambridge, 2003,ISBN 0 521 63923 9

Teaching Methods

* Class format will include lectures, group discussion, writing and some group activities such as planting seeds in deferent
conditions. In this course, the student will be expected to do a project of his or her own learning. Both group and individual work
will be expected. We will use internet in our study of the text or other assigned reading outside of class and participate in critical
evaluation of the material through small groups and class discussion and individual writing, as well as the participation in
student-instructor conferences, discussions, classroom participation, and methods of presentation.

The instructor will connect the subjects with our life and select an ideal subject which is related to the student so they can select
a work related to Natural Science issues for your independent reading and presentation. Please check with the instructor for book
approval and suggestions. A number of practical cases will be given as well as individual and group assignments.

Assignments

* A number of assignments are required, in- both class and in- out-of-class. Assignments are aimed to familiarize the students with
exercises and concepts that are covered in the lecture. Students participations in class discussion and their written assignments
exhibit the ability to not only apply the material but also to extrapolate ideas, expand the material into new areas of thought, and
contribute to the course material.

Projects

* Individual and group projects are assigned to the students by the Course Instructor. Through the projects assigned, students have
to demonstrate the aptitude to assess, design, implement and submit project outlines, project methodology, periodic project
progress and project reports to the instructor. The evaluation of the assigned projects is based on the originality and difficulty,
technical content, and quality of report and project results. For this course, one project is assigned before midterm and one after
midterm class.

Attendance and Participation

* Class attendance and participation are required from all students. Attendance will be taken. Absences will reduce your
participation grade. Your involvement in class discussions and activities is essential to your learning. Simply being present in class
is not enough to gain the skills you need in order to succeed in your chosen profession. You are responsible for making
meaningful contributions to team and partner assignments and exercises. You will earn points for participation in activities that take
place during class meetings. If you are absent from class, you will not be able to make up the classroom activity points.

A student who arrives late to class should enter the class quietly and take a seat in the open row. The student should consider
apologizing to the class. An explanation and apology to the professor are expected after class. You are responsible for knowing
about any changes in the syllabus or course plan or any other announced information. If you are absent from class, it is your
responsibility to find out about all information presented in class.

Student Assessment

Course Work Name Weight

Quiz 15

Participation 15

Assignment 5

Final Project 15

Mid-Term Exam 20

Final Exam 30
 Grading Scale

CGPA From CGPA To Meaning Of Grade

90.00 100.00 Excellent

85.00 89.99 Very Good

80.00 84.99 Very Good

75.00 79.99 Good

70.00 74.99 Good

65.00 69.99 Satisfactory

60.00 64.99 Pass

0.00 59.99 Fail

The course is still in progress

Assigned for incomplete course

Incompletes
Incompletes might be granted only under certain circumstances where a student experiences a major unanticipated event
disruptive to his/her continuing in this course after having satisfactorily completed the course to that point. A student requesting an
incomplete must present a written explanation detailing the circumstances that necessitate the request as well as an explanation as
to how he/she will eventually complete the course requirements. Incomplete grades are not given to students as a way to avoid
receiving a failing grade!

Honor Code

* 1. The instructor adheres to all of the Colleges policies regarding academic integrity as stated in the College Student Handbook.
Students are responsible for internalizing all information regarding the College academic integrity policies. Full text and
explanation of these policies can be found in the student Handbook.

* 2. Unless specifically expressed by the instructor, collaboration between students in this course, between students in previous
courses, external assistance in any form or presenting resources/research without proper citation which has been developed by
another individual or organization is strictly prohibited. All work must be the result of your own efforts.

* 3. Students who are suspected of plagiarism or other violations of academic integrity codes will open investigation. Those found
guilty are subject to disciplinary action. Repeated offense will result in permanent expulsion from the University.

Miscellaneous

* 1. Mobile phones: A student whose mobile phone rings during class will be asked to leave the classroom and will receive
absences. Should this happen during an exam, the student will not be allowed to retake the exam at another time, while
at the same time receiving a full absence.

* 2. Eating/Drinking/Smoking: students are requested to refrain from engaging in these activities while in class.