Monday, November 14, 2011

Bonus point questions OPEN

I just opened up the bonus point opportunity in Discussions.
  1. Construct a multiple choice question about a concept from the covered chapters and lectures.
  2. Label the correct option with an * asterisk.
  3. Below the question, skip a few lines and then type in the day of lecture, the homework assignment, or the page in the textbook that gave rise to your question -- this way other students can study up on this concept.
  4. In the "Subject:" box, type in a short phrase that describes the concept in your question.
  5. If your question is good enough to use on the exam, I will award you a bonus point, plus
    1. you will already know the right answer to it (one question on the exam guaranteed that you know the answer), and
    2. so will anyone who studies through this discussion area!
Take a look at my example question, be creative and make your question a good one.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Sorry for SSG delay

We had a football injury in my family today, trip to doctor for stitches etc.

So....

The SSG signups did not get activated at noon as I expected. However, I will get them opened at 7 PM, tomorrow night, 7 PM, and this time for sure!

Friday, November 11, 2011

Isotope in the news

Radioactive iodine, 131I, in the news.

Nuke agency reports unusual radiation in Europe
Associated Press
Vienna, Austria
The International Atomic Energy Agency says the "very low levels of iodine-131 have been measured in the atmosphere over the Czech Republic" and elsewhere on the continent.
Look at Webelements.com and see if you can tell why the last sentence in this article mentions a specific number of days.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Volcanic outgassing, Canary Islands

Carbon dioxide. Notice the dead fish -- maybe too much CO2 dissolved in the water?

SSG signups will commence on Saturday at noon.

Signups for special study groups (SSG) will commence on Saturday at noon.

For now, you can look over the schedules of the groups and see which group fits your schedule. Then on Saturday at noon, I will set the group size to 7, and you'll be able to sign up.

Gloria's S.I. review prior to Exam 4

Give the S.I. review session a try, if you really want to crush Exam 4.

Exam 4 S.I. Review
Monday, Nov. 14
7:00 - 9:00 PM
MAP260, Math and Physics Bldg.


Note:
  1. Gloria's review sheet and study guide will be posted by Sunday evening.
  2. To find out when the final exam review is, come to S.I.!!

Monday, November 7, 2011

Homework 23

You can begin homework assignment #23 now. It will go over several of the concepts in chapter 17 related to lecture. Make sure you have done the reading before you burn through all of your attempts.

Image: lunar meteorite NWA 032

Friday, November 4, 2011

Podcast


There seems to be a gap in the podcast for morning lecture, mainly during the iClicker questions. So just wait it out and my voice will come back in when the notes return.

ALSO: You could listen in on the afternoon lecture.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Special office hours for Rylee

Rylee will be having a set of special office hours next week on Tuesday afternoon from 3-5 at the Starbucks in the Bookstore! This is on account of classes being cancelled today for football.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Homework 21

We are on a roll, more lovely homework! Homework 21 is due on Friday at the beginning of your lecture, as usual.

Image: Allende meteorite