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Courses Physical Science (PHSC) PHSC 092 - Introduction to Physics
PHSC 110 - Astronomy Credits 3 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. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $80. PHSC 111 - Physics I Credits 3 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. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Science credit. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: Passing score on the Physics Placement Exam or PHSC 092 with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisites: PHSC 117. Restrictions: Must not be Chemistry (CHEM), Physical Science (PHSC) or Engineering Physics (PHEP); and must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 112 - Physics II Credits 3 Continued from Physics I; includes electricity, magnetism, elementary circuits, optics, and modern physics. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour recitation weekly. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: PHSC 111, PHSC 117. Corequisites: PHSC 118. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 115 - Physics in Everyday Life Credits 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. Notes: Approved for Core Credit 1 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. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Corequisites: PHSC 111. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $90. PHSC 118 - Physics II Laboratory Credit 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. Grade Mode: A. Corequisites: PHSC 112. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $90. PHSC 119 - Physics in Everyday Life Laboratory Credit 1 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. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHSC 115 (concurrent registration permitted). Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $70. Curriculum Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 117 - Physics I Laboratory
Credits 2 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. Notes: 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.
Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 101 - Physical Science Survey: Lecture
Credits 4
A survey of the basic principles of physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology and astronomy. Designed for the non-science major. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 102 - Physical Science Survey Laboratory Credit 1 A laboratory experience to accompany the lecture course. Lecture/ Lab Hours: Three hour laboratory weekly. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Science credit. Required for Liberal Studies majors, and optional for others. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHSC 101 (concurrent registration permitted). Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $75. PHSC 103 - Geology Credits 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. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $80. PHSC 104 - Geology Laboratory Credit 1 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. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum science credit. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHSC 103 (concurrent registration permitted). Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $80. PHSC 105 - Topics in Physical Science Credits 1-3 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; or from PHSC 111, PHSC 112, PHSC 132, PHSC 233 or PHSC 234. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 109 - Physics of Sound Credits 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. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Science credit. Counts toward the Core Curriculum Science requirement for all majors except Communication Disorders. Grade Mode: A, N. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $40.
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