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WORK DUE at the beginning of class unless otherwise listed.
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| 12 Dec - Tues |
Research Project 2:
Unsolved Question. 11-1:30 is our
assigned time during finals.
library guide for our section,
focused research for project 2
Reflection: University Sponsored
Activities
As of Tuesday morning, the university sent out an email that they are operating under normal conditions.
If the university holds classes then we will meet at 11 as scheduled.
However, if they cancel, then we will try to replicate aspects of the session
as follows. Please note that you should follow the latest messages
from the university--I could be incommunicado, like while I am driving in, during an announcement.
I'll post any updates, if any are needed, as I'm able.
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| 8 Dec - Fri |
If you didn't complete this already, then
look for an email from Kristin Hyle, [email protected] with the subject line First Year
Seminar Course Evaluation and fill out that evaluation.
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| 5 Dec - Tues |
Homework Question Assignment
is to list the unsolved question on ASULearn.
Continue working on Research Project 2 and the University Sponsored Activities reflection. Bring a laptop, tablet, phone,
or similar, that you could connect to
the internet to do research.
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| 30 Nov - Thur |
Meet in 205. Choose an unsolved question for Research Project 2 and begin working on the project components
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| 28 Nov - Tues |
Complete Module 4: Learning the Value of Information and 5: Final Graded Test
of the FYS Online Library Component
(three activities and a practice quiz and a final graded test)
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| 21 Nov - Tues |
Reflection: Is Gene-Editing of Human Embryos Coming Soon? (topic chosen by class)
OR Placebos
Bring a laptop, tablet, phone, or similar, that you could connect to the internet to do research.
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| 16 Nov - Thur |
Complete Module 3: Understanding Credibility and Authority
of the FYS Online Library Component
(three activities and a practice quiz)
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| 14 Nov - Tues |
Homework Question Assignment on Is Gene-Editing of Human Embryos Coming Soon?
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| 9 Nov - Thur |
Homework Question Assignment on Games Research
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| 7 Nov - Tues |
Homework Question Assignment on Placebos
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| 2 Nov - Thur |
Research Project 1 revisions due. t-shirt Thursdays
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| 31 Oct - Tues |
Reflection:
Should Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Be Released into the Environment to Fight Disease? (topic chosen by class). Costumes are welcome.
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| 26 Oct - Thur |
Begin working on Project 1 revisions and Reflection 5 due next week. t-shirt Thursdays
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| 24 Oct - Tues |
Homework Question Assignment on
Taking Sides Should Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Be Released into the Environment to Fight Disease?
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| 19 Oct - Thur |
Presentations will continue.
Abby, Annette, Bridgette, Emily, Maggie, Tommy, Ryan, Sophia
+ one from each group
(Andrew/Sydney, Hayden/Jamie, Mike/Miles)
Begin working on Reflection 7 due at the end of the semester on university sponsored activities.
t-shirt Thursdays
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| 17 Oct - Tues |
Research Project 1:
On the Shoulders of Giants
Alan, Alex, Annessa, Kayleigh, Nick, Spenser, Taylor + one from each group (Andrew/Sydney, Hayden/Jamie, Mike/Miles) are presenting while the rest
of the class completes peer review.
library guide for our section
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| 10 Oct - Tues |
Continue working on Research Project 1. Bring a laptop, tablet, phone, or similar,
that you could connect to the internet to do research. Bring any work on Project 1 with you (electronic copy is fine).
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| Oct 4-8 |
Radium Girls at the
Valborg Theater, which can count as part of the
University Sponsored Activities Reflection due 12/12
Wed at 7: Maggie, Mike, Miles, Spenser, Tommy, Tyler
Thur at 7: Andrew, Bridgette, Emily, Jamie, Dr. Sarah, Sydney
Fri at 7: Abby, Alex, Annessa, Hayden, Nick, Ryan
Sun at 2: Alan, Kayleigh, Sophia
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| 5 Oct - Thur |
Complete Module 2: Finding, Locating, and Retrieving Information Sources
of the FYS Online Library Component
(three activities and a practice quiz)
Choose a topic for Research Project 1
Meet in 205 for class. t-shirt Thursdays
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| 3 Oct - Tues |
Complete Module 1: Exploring Library Research
of the FYS Online Library Component (three activities
and a practice quiz--it is in the library "course" accessible through ASULearn's dashboard)
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| 28 Sep - Thur |
Reflection:
Can Science Be Trusted Without Government Regulation? (topic chosen by class). t-shirt Thursday
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| 26 Sep - Tues |
Homework Question Assignment on
Taking Sides Can Science Be Trusted Without Government Regulation?
Some of you are having some difficulties with revisions on Reflection 2, and I want to help you succeed,
so I'll allow another revision on it.
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| 21 Sep - Thur |
Reflection:
Faculty Interview. t-shirt Thursday
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| 19 Sep - Tues |
Reflection 2 revision.
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| 14 Sep - Thur |
Homework Question Assignment on a current article about science or mathematics. t-shirt Thursday
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| 12 Sep - Tues |
Reflection: Taking Sides Will the Search for
Extraterrestrial Life Ever Succeed? (topic chosen by class)
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| 7 Sep - Thur |
Reflection 1 revision. Bring a laptop, tablet, phone, or similar,
that you could connect to the internet to do research. t-shirt Thursday
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| 5 Sep - Tues |
Homework Question Assignment on
Taking Sides Will the Search for Extraterrestrial Life Ever Succeed?
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| 31 Aug - Thur |
Reflection: (choose one)
One Amazing Thing or
How we could tell that the earth is round or The Sixth
Extinction, or Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning.
t-shirt Thursday
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| 29 Aug - Tues |
Obtain the rental book TAKING SIDES: Clashing Views in Science, Technology, and Society
You'll have some time during part of class on the 24th to work on the following. Finish up
whatever you didn't complete then:
- Go to ASULearn and send the class a posting in the whole class discussion forum: what you would
like to be called (your nickname / first name); your major; any additional academic
concentrations/minors; what you might like to do as a career; your non-academic interests and
hobbies; anything else you want the class to know; and (optional) your phone number
- If there is anything that I should know about you so that I can best meet your needs as a student/understand you better, please send that to
me in the private forum.
- Read through the online syllabus -
Google Dr. Sarah... Write down any questions you have - the university
considers this a binding contract between us.
- Listen to Mark McDaniel
discuss Five Things You Should Know About Studying from
Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning
- Homework Question Assignment
on Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, the syllabus, and on your interest
in Taking Sides and the performance of Radium Girls, due by 10:30am.
- Add a picture of yourself on ASULearn
(click on your name, Edit profile) so that it is easier to get to know each other.
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| 24 Aug- Thur |
Homework Question Assignment
on the Common Reading Book One Amazing Thing due by 10:30am on ASULearn (questions).
t-shirt Thursdays:
One of the ways we can make connections with each other is by revealing interests
in what we wear, so
make an effort, if possible, to wear a t-shirt, cap or other item each Thur.
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| 22 Aug- Tues |
First Day of Class. Begin working on hw for Thursday, which includes reading the Common
Reading Book One Amazing Thing, if you haven't already.
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