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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
No sections currently offered.
Course Attributes:
Physical Science
Term : Summer 2025
Catalog Year : 2024-2025
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
No sections currently offered.
Course Attributes:
- GS: Methods - Natural Sciences
- LS: Lab Science