Physical Science
Counts toward the General Education Science requirement for all majors except Communication Disorders. Fee: $40. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 110 - Astronomy A conceptual astronomy course, designed to acquaint the student with the current state of knowledge of the solar system, the Milky Way, galaxies, quasars and cosmology. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Fee: $80. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 111 - Physics I A study of mechanics, heat and sound. Intended for non-Physical Science majors. Principles are treated quantitatively but without a calculus requirement. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour recitation weekly. Prerequisite(s): Passing score on the Physics Placement Exam or PHSC 092 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite(s): PHSC 117. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 112 - Physics II Continued from Physics I; includes electricity, magnetism, elementary circuits, optics, and modern physics. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour recitation weekly. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 111, 117. Corequisite(s): PHSC 118. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 115 - Physics in Everyday Life This course is intended for non-science majors who are seeking a connection between science and the world in which they live. It is intended to convey an appreciation for the physical sciences through the discovery of principles within objects of everyday experience and to show that science is not something to be feared but is indeed reflective of God’s creativity, beauty and provision. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 117 - Physics I Laboratory Application of the laws and theories of mechanics, heat and sound through experiment. Laboratory to accompany Physics I. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Corequisite(s): PHSC 111. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Fee: $85. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 118 - Physics II Laboratory Application of the laws and theories of electricity, magnetism, circuits and optics through experiment. Laboratory to accompany Physics II. Lecture/ Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Corequisite(s): PHSC 112. Fee: $85. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 119 - Physics in Everyday Life Laboratory The optional hands-on component for the lecture course that provides students experience with common laboratory tools for a better understanding and appreciation of the principles behind many of the objects of everyday life. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours of laboratory weekly. Prerequisite(s): 115 (concurrent registration permitted). Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Fee: $70. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 121 - Introduction to Engineering A presentation of the opportunities of the many engineering specialties, historical and current trends, ethical and societal factors in engineering projects and examples of engineering design problems from professionals and through field trips. Fee: $70. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 124 - Data Analysis and Presentation This course is intended for Chemistry, Physics and Engineering Department majors or anyone else interested in learning to develop their intuition for problem-solving using formal and informal techniques. Involves the use of MATLAB, Excel and other computer tools for data analysis. Fee: $70. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 132 - General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat Basic principles of physics emphasizing Newtonian mechanics; conservation of energy and momentum; oscillations, fluids and thermodynamics. When Offered: Fall. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour recitation, weekly. Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 (concurrent registration permitted). Passing score on the Physics Placement Exam or PHSC 092 with a grade of “B” or better. Corequisite(s): PHSC 134. Note(s): Primarily for Physical Science and Engineering Physics majors. Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 134 - General Physics I Laboratory The application of the laws and theories of mechanics and thermodynamics through experiment. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours of laboratory weekly. Corequisite(s): PHSC 132. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Fee: $85. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1.
PHIL 461 - Symbolic Logic An introduction to the basic elements of modern symbolic logic, including propositional and predicate logic. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 482 - Readings in Philosophy Directed reading in selected topics and problems in philosophy. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. PHIL 490 - Directed Research Directed research in some philosophical topic or problem. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3.
Physical Science Faculty Chair:
John Bloom, Ph.D.
Professor(s):
Bloom, Silzel
Associate Professor(s):
Chen, Yee
Assistant Professor(s):
Johnson, Pichaj
Instructor(s):
Baggett
Courses PHSC 092 - Introduction to Physics
This course is designed for students planning to enroll in Physics I (PHSC 111) or General Physics I (PHSC 132) who did not pass the Physics Placement Exam. When Offered: Spring. Note(s): Credits do not count towards graduation requirements. A grade of “C” or better is required to register in PHSC 111; a grade of “B” or better is required to register in PHSC 132. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. PHSC 101 - Physical Science Survey: Lecture A survey of the basic principles of physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology and astronomy. Designed for the non-science major. When Offered: Either semester. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. PHSC 102 - Physical Science Survey Laboratory A laboratory experience to accompany the lecture course. When Offered: Either semester. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hour laboratory weekly. Prerequisite(s): 101 (concurrent registration permitted). Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Required for Liberal Studies majors, and optional for others. Fee: $70. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 103 - Geology An introduction to earth science including: processes that shape the earth’s surface, oceans and atmosphere; plate tectonics, earth history and the fossil record, natural resources and environmental concerns. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Fee: $70. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 104 - Geology Laboratory An optional laboratory experience designed to utilize hands-on investigations of geologic materials and processes, including minerals, rocks, topographic and geological maps, in order to support and augment the topics covered in the introductory geology course (PHSC 103). One field trip is required and is credited as one of the lab sessions. Lecture/ Lab Hours: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): 103 (concurrent registration permitted). Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $80. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 105 - Topics in Physical Science A course designed to allow students to select specific modules from PHSC 101, Physical Science Survey, which include physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and/or meteorology. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. PHSC 109 - Physics of Sound The basic concepts of sound wave mechanics, the mechanisms of sound and voice, hearing, speech perception, and an overview of the technology used in electronic recording. Lab activities include the use of frequency spectrum analyzers. Assumes no science background but will use high school algebra. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit.
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