Schedule of class activities for P120

Updated weekly. Last updated: 12/3/03

NOTES:
Key:
Date Assignments
T, Aug. 26
  • In class: Handouts, student survey, get to know your classmates and the instructor. 
  • Homework: Get your user name and password from a Computer Lab.
R, Aug. 28
  • For class: Read: HK, ch. 1.
  • Turn in: HK pg 33: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 16, 20.
T, Sept. 2
  • For class: Read: HK, ch. 2;  GJ, ch. 1.
  • Homework: Time management sheet. 
R, Sept. 4  
  • For class: HK, finish ch. 2.
  • Turn in: HK pg 57: Qs 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12; Ps 13, 15.
  • In class: The class will go to the Writing Help Center (KV-208) at 3:45 (after an hour of regular class time). You will be introduced to Oncourse, campus e-mail, Insite, and IU Care, and you will receive information on the Writing Help Center. Please have your IUS user name and password (obtained in advance from a Computer Lab).
T, Sept. 9 
  • For class: Read: HK, ch. 3.
  • Turn in: HK pg 57: Qs 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11.
R Sept. 11
  • For class: Read: HK, ch. 4; GJ, ch. 3
  • In class: Brainstorming on active learning and critical thinking.
  • Homework: Write a critique of the Environmentalist versus Economists handout.
T, Sept. 16
  • For class: Read: HK, finish ch. 4; GJ, ch. 4
  • Turn in: HK pg 121; Q 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18; P 8, 9, 11.
  • Homework:
    • Do the first three modules of the Library TILT exercise (print out your results and take it to the library, next class).
    • Prepare a bullet summary of chapter 5 in HK for Tuesday, Sept. 23 (to be turned in).
R, Sept. 18
  • In class: We will meet for the entire period in the Library. Please go directly to the circulation desk in the Library at 2:45.
  • Homework: Prepare answers to the Test I study questions.
T, Sept. 23
  • For class: Read: HK, ch.  5.
  • In class: Review for Test I.
R, Sept. 25
  • In class:  Test I   Don't forget to prepare and bring a page of notes.
  • Turn in: Have your passport completed (except Career Services). 
  • Homework: Improve your first draft of the Environmentalist view based on the Bottleneck article.
  • Homework: Prepare a summary (bullet format) of : HK, ch. 6.
T, Sept. 30
  • For class: Read: HK, ch. 6.
  • Turn in: HK pg 194; Q 2, 3, 4, 8,9, 10, 15, 17.
  • Homework: Prepare a summary (bullet format) of : HK, ch. 7.
R, Oct. 2
  • For class: Read: HK, ch.  7.
  • Homework: Prepare a summary (bullet format) of : GJ, ch. 5 and HK, ch. 8.
T, Oct. 7
  • For class: Read: HK, ch. 8; GJ, ch. 5.
  • In class: Learning styles inventory.
  • Homework: Prepare a summary (bullet format) of : HK, ch. 9 and GJ, ch. 6.
R, Oct. 9
Saturday, Oct. 11
Picnic!  1:00 PM until .... (bowling later???)
Location: Dr. Barry's house: 4468 Buck Creek Rd. Floyds Knobs phone: 923-1371

T, Oct. 14
  • For class: Read: HK, finish ch. 9. Start ch.10.
  • In class: Chapter 9 and 10 questions at the end of the chapters.
  • Homework: Prepare a summary (bullet format) of : GJ, ch. 8.
R, Oct. 16
  • For class: Read: GJ, ch. 8.
  • In class: Career exploration exercise. Bring your IUS bulletin and copy of the Schedule of Classes.
  • Turn in: Career exploration exercise.
  • Homework: Read: HK, ch. 10. Prepare a summary (bullet format) of "Rapid Climate Change" (handout).
T, Oct. 21
  • For class: Read: HK, finish ch. 10
  • In class: Discuss "Rapid Climate Change"
  • Homework: Summary of your three extra-curricular activities (see main syllabus for a description).
R, Oct. 23
  • For class: Review for test.
  • In class: Review for test. During the last 25 minutes of class we will visit the Career Services Office. 
  • Homework: Internet assignment.
T, Oct. 28
R, Oct. 30
  • In class:  Test  II   Don't forget to prepare and bring a page of notes.
  • Homework: Prepare a summary (bullet format) of : HK, ch. 11.
T, Nov. 4 
  • For class: Read: HK, ch. 11
  • Turn in: Group problems, chapter 11.
  • Homework: Prepare a summary (bullet format) of : HK, ch. 12. Fix the three discussion questions on the test for bonus points on the test.
R, Nov. 6
  • Friday, Nov. 7, is the last day to withdraw from any of your classes.
  • For class: Read: HK, 12.
  • Turn in: Group problems, chapter 12.
  • Homework: Prepare a summary (bullet format) of : HK, ch. 13.
T, Nov. 11
  • For class: Read: HK, ch.  13.
  • Turn in: Group problems, chapter 13.
  • Homework: Prepare a summary (bullet format) of : HK, ch. 14.
R, Nov. 13
  • For class: Read: HK, ch. 14.
  • Turn in: Group problems, chapter 14.
  • Homework: Prepare a summary (bullet format) of : HK, ch. 15 and Overseas study exercise handout.
T, Nov. 18
  • For class: Read: HK, ch. 15
  • In class: Library follow-up.
  • Turn in: Group problems, chapter 15. Overseas study exercise handout.
  • Homework: Prepare a summary (bullet format) of : HK, ch. 17&18. : Prepare answers to the Test III study questions.
R, Nov. 20
  • In class: Surprise (yes this will be on the test). Class will be short, please show up on time.
  • Homework: Review for the test.
T, Nov. 25
  • No class: Thanksgiving Break (classes meet on Monday only this week)
T, Nov. 27
  • No class: Thanksgiving Break
T, Dec. 2
  • Turn in: Summary of your three extra-curricular activities (see main syllabus for a description).
  • In class: Review for third test.
R, Dec. 4
  • For class: Don't forget to prepare and bring a page of notes.
  • In class: Test  III (Chapters 11 through 15, bonus questions on chapter 17/18)
  • Last chance to turn in any late work for half credit.
T, Dec. 9  2:45-4:35 PM
  • In class: Final Exam (comprehensive). Revise your notes for the first three tests, re-read chapters in the book.



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