Macaluso, David A.

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University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course Syllabi1-2014PHSX 330.01: Communciating PhysicsDavid A. MacalusoUniversity of Montana - Missoula, david.macaluso@umontana.eduLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationMacaluso, David A., "PHSX 330.01: Communciating Physics" (2014). Syllabi. 972.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/972PHSX 330: Communicating PhysicsUniversity of MontanaSpring, 2014, TR 9:40 AM -  11:00 AMSkaggs 174Dr. David MacalusoEmail: david.macaluso@umontana.edu Office: CHCB 119Office Hours: M 1:30 PM -  3:00 PM T 12:10 P M -1 :0 0  PM R 12:10 P M -1 :0 0  PMI am happy to help students and answer questions outside my normally scheduled office hours and I strongly encourage students to seek my assistance whenever necessary. If I am not in my office, I can often be found in my lab, CHCB 020, or in the machine shop, CHCB 023.Course WebsiteCourse materials will be available on Moodle.Course DescriptionThis course will cover the basic concepts and techniques involved in the communication of scientific ideas to various audiences. Topics will include: research papers peer reviewed journal articles presentations and posters proposals (grant, scholarship, etc.) resumes and curriculum vitae (CV) job/grad school applications research statements teachingEach topic will be explored in relation to the four primary audience groups typically encountered in scientific communication:1. Technical audiences of related background {scientific peers)2. Technical audiences of general background {scientists from  multiple disciplines)3. The general public (i.e. non-scientists)4. StudentsTextbookScientific Writing and Communication: Papers, Proposals, and Presentations, 2nd Edition By Angelika HofmannISBN-10: 0199947562 | ISBN-13: 978-0199947560Course Objectives1. Introduce students to the concepts of scientific writing and presentation.2. Introduce students to the differentiation of content based on audience.3. Introduce students to the techniques of teaching scientific ideas.Course ExpectationsThis is an upper division course intended for physics majors. The expectations are therefore appropriate for advanced undergraduate students who are familiar with the concepts of personal responsibility, accountability, and academic honesty. For example:Attendance: Papers and presentations will be based largely on lectures, in-class discussions, and in-class activities. Participation in in-class activities also accounts for a large portion of the course grade. Thus regular attendance, while not compulsory, is vital to student success.Reading Assignments: Students are expected to read the assigned material before class.Intermittent quizzes will be given usually at the beginning of class that will be based at least partially on the reading.Original Work. I strongly encourage students to work together, to use all available resources, and to seek assistance from me whenever necessary. However, written work submitted in this class must be the original work of the student. For specific information regarding the University policy on academic misconduct, please refer to the last page of this syllabus.Grading PolicyGrading will be based on the traditional letter grade percentage scale. Grade breakdown:Projects (papers, proposals, posters, presentations etc.) 70%HomeworkQuizzes15%15%Assignments will be due at the beginning of class. Late assignments will be accepted at a penalty of 10% per day late (except where prior arrangements have been made with me).Course SchedulePart 1 -  Scientific Writing and Communication TopicT Jan 28 Syllabus/course intro, writing basics (words & structure) Chapter 1-3Tr Jan 30 LaTeX, writing basics (words & structure) Chapter 1-3T Feb 04 Writing basics (words, sentences & paragraphs) Chapter 4-6Tr Feb 06 Writing basics (words, sentences & paragraphs) Chapter 4-6T Feb 11 Planning an article Chapter 7Tr Feb 13 Plagiarism, figures & tables, literature searches Chapter 8-9T Feb 18 Introduction to Review Articles Chapter 10, 18Tr Feb 20 Manuscripts Chapter 10-18T Feb 25 Manuscripts Chapter 10-18Tr Feb 27 Manuscripts Chapter 10-18T March 04 Manuscripts Chapter 10-18Tr March 06 Applications/Proposals (resume, CV, job, grant) Chapter 19-27, 30T March 11 Applications/Proposals (resume, CV, job, grant) Chapter 19-27, 30Tr March 13 Applications/Proposals (resume, CV, job, grant) Chapter 19-27, 30T March 18 Poster presentations (overview, content, format, organization) Chapter 28Tr March 20 PostersT March 25 PostersTr March 27 Oral presentations (content & organization, data formats) Chapter 29T April 01 Spring BreakTr April 03T April 08 Oral presentations (PPT, delivery, timing) Chapter 29Tr April 10 PresentationsT April 15 PresentationsTr April 17 PresentationsPart 2 -  Teaching ScienceT April 22 Physics Education Research and Active Learning ClassroomsTr April 24 Physics Education Research and Active Learning ClassroomsT April 29 SPOTTr May 01 Team teaching practicumT May 06 Team teaching practicumTr May 08 Final Course Review & EvaluationsAcademic Honesty: Academic misconduct is subject to penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. A ll students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available at http://life.umt.edu/vpsa/student conduct.php.Students with Disabilities: Whenever possible, and in accordance with civil rights laws, The University o f  Montana will attempt to provide reasonable modifications to students with disabilities who request and require them. Please fe e l free to setup a time with me to discuss any modifications that may be necessary fo r  this course. For more information, visit the Disability Services fo r  Students website at http://life.umt.edu/dss/.

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