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May 06, 2024
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PS 101 Introduction to Physical Science (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
An introductory course for non-science majors covering the concepts of physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy. Lab included.
Student Outcomes
1. Apply various modern and cultural concepts of mechanics to the motion of celestial objects, and the motion of objects on Earth.
2. Describe observable phenomena connected with temperature and heat, and explain how these observations are related to temperature and the laws of thermodynamics.
3. Explain the causes, limitations, and effects of light waves and sound waves in the environment, and relate the properties of these to the perception of sounds and light in the environment.
4. Analyze the properties of electricity and magnetism, and explain how these properties are connected to the theories and laws that describe them.
5. Describe and explain the current theories and implications of the topics in modern physics, such as atomic physics, quantum physics, nuclear physics, and relativity.
6. Describe the nature of the chemical bond and how this is reflected in the properties of elements and molecules.
7. Analyze and explain the structure of the periodic table and how this can be used to predict the properties of various groupings of elements, as well as chemical reactions between them.
8. Explain the processes that shaped our Earth. Describe the interactions of the water, land, and air environments on the Earth and how they affect life on our planet.
9. Describe the makeup of our solar system. Explain how physical laws determine this makeup, and demonstrate an understanding of the similarities and differences between orbiting bodies in our solar system.
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