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Physical Science
Description: The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to fundamental concepts of physical sciences that students encounter daily: motions of the sun, earth, and moon; motions and forces; electricity; heat and the conservation of energy; the nature of matter. Additionally, students will be encouraged to develop skills in independent thinking so they might come to understand not just what scientists know, but how they know. Letter grade only.
Units: 4
Sections offered: Spring 2024
Requirement Designation: Lab Science
Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Scientific Inquiry
Prerequisite: Admission to a Personalized Learning program
Physical Science
Term : Summer 2023
Catalog Year : 2022-2023
PHSI 102L - Everyday Physical Science
Description: The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to fundamental concepts of physical sciences that students encounter daily: motions of the sun, earth, and moon; motions and forces; electricity; heat and the conservation of energy; the nature of matter. Additionally, students will be encouraged to develop skills in independent thinking so they might come to understand not just what scientists know, but how they know. Letter grade only.
Units: 4
Sections offered: Spring 2024
Requirement Designation: Lab Science
Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Scientific Inquiry
Prerequisite: Admission to a Personalized Learning program