Astronomy 3 Descriptive general education course, designed to acquaint the student with the current state of knowledge of the solar system, the Milky Way, galaxies, quasars and cosmology. Notes: Lab Fee: $50. 3 A study of mechanics, heat and sound. Intended for nonmajors, principles are treated quantitatively but without a calculus requirement. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or a strong algebra / trigonometry background. Physics I Physics I Laboratory 1 Application of the laws and theories of mechanics, heat and sound through experiment. Laboratory to accompany Physics I. Concurrent with PHSC 111. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Notes: Fee: $75. 3 Continued from Physics I; includes electricity, magnetism, elementary circuits, optics, and modern physics. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: PHSC 111, PHSC 111L. Physics II Physics II Laboratory 1 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. Notes: Concurrent with PHSC 112. Fee: $75. Physics in Everyday Life 3 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. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture. 1 The 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. Must be taken concurrently or subsequent to PHSC 115. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Notes: Fee: $60. Physics in Everyday Life Lab Introduction to Engineering 1 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.
Physical Science Minor
PHSC 110
Minor Requirements A Physical Science Minor is offered with the completion of 22 units, as follows:
202
PHSC 111
six units of upper division Physical Science or Chemistry electives. CHEM 105 General Chemistry I
Units: 4
General Chemistry II
Units: 4
CHEM 106
General Physics I: Mechanics & Heat
Units: 3
PHSC 132
PHSC 111L
General Physics I Laboratory
Units: 1
PHSC 132L
General Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism
Units: 3
PHSC 233
General Physics II Laboratory
Units: 1
PHSC 233L
PHSC 112
Physics Minor
Minor Requirements A Physics Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units consisting of the following:
PHSC 112L
six upper division units in Physics. PHSC 132
General Physics I: Mechanics & Heat
Units: 3
General Physics I Laboratory
Units: 1
PHSC 132L
General Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism
Units: 3
PHSC 233
PHSC 115
General Physics II Laboratory General Physics III:Waves, Optics & Modern Physics
Units: 1
PHSC 233L
PHSC 234
Units: 4
Courses(PHSC)
Physical Science Survey Lecture 4 A course designed for the non science major. A survey of the basic principles of physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology and astronomy. Notes: Either semester. 1 A laboratory experience to accompany the lecture course. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lab. Notes: Must be taken concurrently or subsequent to the lecture. Either semester. Fee: $60. Physical Science Survey Laboratory Geology 3 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. 1-2 A course designed to allow students to select specific modules from PHSC 101 which include physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and / or meteorology. Prerequisite: Department approval, signature required. Topics in Physical Science Physics of Sound 3 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. Counts toward the general education science requirement for all majors excepting Communication Disorders. Notes: Lab fee: $30.
PHSC 101
PHSC 115L
PHSC 102
PHSC 121
PHSC 103
Data Analysis & Presentation
1
PHSC 124
This course is intended for physical science and pre- engineering 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. Notes: Fee: $40. 3 Basic principles of physics emphasizing Newtonian mechanics; conservation of energy and momentum; oscillations, fluids and thermodynamics. When Offered: Fall term only. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture weekly. Notes: Concurrent or prior enrollment in MATH 105 required. Primarily for physical science and pre-engineering majors. General Physics I Mechanics & Heat
PHSC 105
PHSC 132
PHSC 109
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