PHS 120 - Exploring Physical Science

Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course provides an introduction and overview to physical science. A typical semester will cover the major fields in physical sciences from the following areas: Physics, Modern Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology, Environmental Science and Oceanography. Topics covered will be determined by the instructor. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Discuss the key ideas and theories in the modern physical sciences; Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, and Earth Science.
Implement these key ideas during scientific experiments that involves data collection and analysis.
Apply these ideas in problem solving.