SCIE101 Physical Science
Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: Science
- I. Course Number and Title
- SCIE101 Physical Science
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better); and Math Placement Test score of 5 or higher or MATH095 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
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Scientific calculator required.
This course meets the General Education requirement for Scientific Literacy.
This course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Literacy. - VI. Catalog Course Description
- Physical Science provides an introduction to the phenomena of motion, force, energy, matter, sound, electricity, magnetism, and light. Students study nature's basic laws and how they govern human experience.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will :
- identify the observable and experimental bases of science and relate them to the basic scientific discipline of physics [Scientific Literacy];
- explain the scientific method of analysis and apply it in a variety of situations [Scientific Literacy]; and,
- analyze, interpret, and apply quantitative information as it relates to physical science [Quantitative Literacy].
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
The following topics are presented:
- mechanics: motion, Newton's Laws, momentum, energy, rotational motion, gravity
- properties of matter: the atomic nature of matter, solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas
- heat: temperature, heat, thermal expansion, heat transfer, change of phase, thermodynamics
- sound: vibrations and waves, properties of sound, musical sounds
- electricity/magnetism: electric charge, Coulomb's Law, Ohm's Law, circuits, magnetic fields, Faraday's Law
- light: properties of light, color, reflection and refraction, light waves, light emission, light quanta
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Exams, quizzes, class participation, and projects as specified in the individual instructor's course syllabus will be utilized. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Students use educational resources as approved by the department and specified in the individual instructor's syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 12/07; Core Goals/Objectives added 11/04; New Core 8/2015