PHYSC 151 - Physical Science
Credit Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites: RDG 090 and ENGL 090 and MATH 092 or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
C1 General Education Natural Sciences Satisfier Y
MTA Natural Sciences Satisfier Y
Session Cycle: WI
This course serves as an introduction to physical science for both applied and non-science majors. Selected topics on astronomy, chemistry, geology and physics are included. Emphasis is placed on understanding the fundamental principles of the physical sciences. It will also include a discussion of the limitations and potential applications of the physical sciences. This course requires laboratory work.
Notes: Science Mathematics Division
Theory Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Learning Outcomes:
1. Measure and convert using standard units.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives C and D.
2. Perform accurate quantitative measurements using laboratory instrumentation, interpret experimental results, perform calculations on these results and draw reasonable conclusions.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
3. Describe the processes and procedures in the scientific method.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
4. Demonstrate the application of quantitative skills (such as statistics, mathematics, and the interpretation of graphical data, etc.) to scientific problems.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
5. Understand the fundamentals and application of current scientific theories.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
6. Explain and apply the concepts of motion, force, and energy.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
7. Discuss the current state of the world’s energy use and then compare and contrast our future energy use options. Applies to General Education Objectives E. Evaluate the proposed implications of a solution.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objective E.
8. Explain universal gravitation and integrate this with an understanding of the earth’s position and its motion within our solar system.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
9. Distinguish and describe the types of waves, wave motion, and behavior of waves. Applies to General Education Objectives A. Observe and describe natural phenomena and formulate hypotheses.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objective A.
10. Describe and interpret statements and questions concerning the forms and states of matter, the structure of the atom, arrangement of electrons, and how this relates to the organization of the periodic table.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
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