Physical Science

This is a general survey course and lab with topics in physics, astronomy, and chemistry, with emphasis on basic universal laws. Included are topics chosen in measurement, motion, gravitation, energy, electricity and magnetism, atomic structure, chemical change, nuclear change, light and waves, solar system and stars. Intended for the non-physical science major. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected. 

A general survey course in astronomy intended for the student with little or no background in the physical sciences. The course will be composed of a study of the solar system, stellar astronomy, galaxies, and cosmology. The course will include the motions of the earth and the measurement of time, as well as the planets and other bodies of the solar system. Also covered is stellar characteristics and evolution. Telescopes will be introduced and some observations taken. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected. 

This course encompasses the study of current environmental conditions, issues, and problems. Students will study the different types of ecosystems, the use and availability of natural resources, population dynamics, and environmental risks. Students will also explore possible solutions to such environmental issues such as global warming, acid rain, extinction of species, and energy waste by examining current specific and political thought. 

This course encompasses the study of current environmental conditions, issues, and problems. Students will study the different types of ecosystems, the use and availability of natural resources, population dynamics, and environmental risks. Students will also explore possible solutions to such environmental issues such as global warming, acid rain, extinction of species, and energy waste by examining current specific and political thought. 

The course covers the basic principles of light, electricity, magnetism and modern physics from a non-calculus point of view. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected. 

This course covers the basic principles of electricity and magnetism, and light using calculus as a tool. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.