PHYSICAL SCIENCE PHSC1101 Earth Science Lab This lab course investigates Earth’s major physical systems, including the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, as well as Earth’s place in the solar system. As such, this course provides a synthesis of pertinent topics in geology, physical geography, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. It is intended for those with a general interest in the Earth Sciences and those wishing to satisfy requirements for middle and secondary science education programs. 1 Credit. PHSC1103 Earth Science This course investigates Earth’s major physical systems, including the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, as well as Earth’s place in the solar system. As such, this course provides a synthesis of pertinent topics in geology, physical geography, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. It is intended for those with a general interest in the Earth Sciences and those wishing to satisfy requirements for middle and secondary science education programs. 3 Credits. PHSC1201 Physical Science Lab Laboratory two hours per week. Corequisite: PHSC1203. 1 Credit. ACTS Equivalency: PHSC1004. PHSC1203 Physical Science An introduction to basic concepts of physical science for the student who has completed no college course in chemistry or physics. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the facts, methods, and significance of the physical sciences by concentrating on selected topics from physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy. Prerequisite: MATH1023 or MATH 1083. 3 Credits. ACTS Equivalency: PHSC1004.
PHYSICS PHYS1101 Introduction to Space Science Lab Corequisite: PHYS 1103. 1 Credit. PHYS1103 Introduction to Space Science A survey of the basic principles of science with emphasis on physics through their application to study about our place in the cosmos. Lecture three hours. This course will meet the general education requirements for physical science if taken with PHYS 1101. Special course fees may apply. Prerequisite: MATH1013 or Math score of 16. 3 Credits. PHYS2034 University Physics I Introduction to the principles of mechanics, wave motion, temperature and heat, with calculus. Lecture three hours per week and practicum two hours a week. Corequisite: Math2204. 4 Credits.
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