Physics

Courses

PHYS1010: Introduction to Physical Science

Credits 3

An interdisciplinary physical science course that covers the main educational topics in chemistry, physics, and earth science. This course is designed for elementary education majors but may be taken by any student for a general education requirement. No prior knowledge of science is assumed.

Corequisite Courses
PHYS1010L

PHYS1010L: Introduction to Physical Science Laboratory

Credits 1
An interdisciplinary physical science lab that provides hands-on experimentations in the main educational topics of chemistry, physics, and earth science. This lab is designed for elementary education majors but may be taken by any student for a general education requirement. No prior knowledge of science is assumed.
Corequisite Courses
PHYS1010

PHYS1060: Descriptive Astronomy

Credits 3
A descriptive study of modern astronomy for the general student with an emphasis on the structure and dynamics of stars, galaxies, and the universe. The sun, planets and other objects in our local solar system will also be considered.