PHSC100 — General Physical Science
Add to Personal Bookmarks Number of General Physical Science is a one-term course designed for the non-science major and is well suited for students who plan to teach at the elementary and middle school levels. This is a conceptual course encompassing fundamental principles of physics and chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the scientific method, the history of ideas and the interrelationship among various areas of scientific inquiry. Content is based on topics recommended by the National Science Education Content Standards Document and those of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. These topics include the phenomena of matter, chemical reactions, motion, force, energy, sound, electricity, magnetism, and light. The laboratory component provides students the opportunity to apply concepts learned with hands-on activities and experiments. (Fall, Spring) Three hours lecture each week. Two hours laboratory each week. Four Credits. Four billable hours. GENERAL EDUCATION Category: Biological and Physical Sciences Course
Prerequisites: ENGL101, MAT094, MAT015, MATH113