PHSC 103 - Geology An introduction to earth science including: processes that shape the earth ʼ 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. Unit(s): 3. 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. Unit(s): 1 - 2. 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): Counts toward the General Education science requirement for all majors except Communication Disorders. Fee: $30. Unit(s): 3. PHSC 110 - Astronomy 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: $50. Unit(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 the Physics Placement Exam. Must be taken concurrently with PHSC 117. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Unit(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. Must be taken concurrently with PHSC 118. Unit(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 ʼ s creativity, beauty and provision. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Unit(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. Prerequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with PHSC 111. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $75. Unit(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 lecture weekly. Prerequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with PHSC 112. Fee: $75. Unit(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): Must be taken concurrently or subsequent to PHSC 115. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $60. Unit(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. Unit(s): 1. PHSC 124 - Data Analysis & Presentation This course is intended for physical science and Engineering Physics 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: $40. Unit(s): 1. PHSC 132 - General Physics I: Mechanics & Heat Basic principles of physics emphasizing Newtonian mechanics; conservation of energy and momentum; oscillations, fluids and thermodynamics. When Offered: Fall. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent or prior enrollment in MATH 105 required. Must be taken concurrently with PHSC 134. Note(s): Primarily for Physical Science and Engineering Physics majors. Approved for General Education science credit. Unit(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. Prerequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with PHSC 132. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $75. Unit(s): 1. PHSC 233 - General Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism Introduction to electrostatics, conductors and currents, magnetic fields, and Maxwell ʼ s equations. When Offered: Spring. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 132, 134. Note(s): Primarily for Physical Science and Engineering Physics majors. Unit(s): 3. PHSC 234 - General Physics III: Waves, Optics & Modern Physics Wave theory, sound, geometric optics, interference and diffraction, relativity, wave properties of particles, and introduction to quantum physics. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory, weekly. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 233, 237. Note(s): Primarily for Physical Science and Engineering Physics majors. The optics section may be taken for one unit (PHSC 450). Fee: $60. Unit(s): 4. PHSC 237 - General Physics II Laboratory The application of the laws and theories of electricity and magnetism through experiment. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with A survey of basic scientific theories of origins, their crucial experimental evidences, and background material in physics, chemistry, geology and astronomy. Particular attention will be given to comparison of scientific theories of origins and biblical revelation. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Unit(s): 3. PHSC 311 - Computer Techniques in Science & Engineering Use of computation tools using MATLAB and LABview in chemistry, physics and engineering, digital signal analysis and instrument control. When Offered: Fall. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 124, 233, 237; or CHEM 106; MATH 205 recommended. Fee: $75. Unit(s): 3. PHSC 313 - Statics Statics of particles, rigid bodies in two and three dimensions, centroids and centers of gravity, structures, friction, and inertia. Primarily for Engineering Physics majors. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture weekly. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 132, 134. Unit(s): 3. PHSC 233. Fee: $75. Unit(s): 1. PHSC 250 - Science & Origins
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