PHYS 1415 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Physical science lecture/lab course designed for non-science majors. Surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Use the principles of mechanics to solve problems involving motion, forces, energy, momentum, and repetitive motion.
Describe the basic principles of fluid mechanics.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of heat and thermodynamics.
Solve basic problems involving electricity.
Describe the relationship between electricity and magnetism.
Describe the characteristics of light and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Demonstrate an understanding of the atomic model and nuclear energy.
Demonstrate understanding of the basis of science using terms such as scientific method, hypothesis, law, theory, and pseudoscience.
Discuss energy resources.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 48.0
Lab hours: 32.0