1. PHSC 1003 Instructor: J.M. Pratte Department of Chemistry and Physics Arkansas State University PHSC 1003 Freshman Year Experience Making Connections

2. PHSC 1003 Introduction Who are you? Chemistry majors Forensic Science majors Physics majors Who am I? Chair and Professor of Physics Area of research: fluid dynamics and pedagogy Why are we here? University mandate Improve retention

3. PHSC 1003 Course Materials http://chemistryandphysics.astate.edu/jpratte/phsc1003/ Contains schedule and syllabus Links to Blackboard site Links to additional materials Textbook All other materials will be online

4. PHSC 1003 Syllabus Course content Enculturation How to do science How to survive college (or possibly survive in college) Grade 50% individual assignments 50% group project

5. PHSC 1003 Individual Assignments Class Surveys Done online Guide classroom path Activity Sheets Some in-class, some homework

6. PHSC 1003 Group Projects Teams Size of team will vary with each project Each team will work on a different aspect of project For some projects, teams will have to coordinate to insure interoperability Projects Project 1: Gather information for each faculty member Project 2: Design exhibit for Hall of Science Projects 3-5: ???