Physical Science

This course is a study of the connections among processes in different Earth systems. Students will explore the complex interactions among the atmosphere, oceans, freshwater systems, land surfaces and extraterrestrial influences as well as the physical forces driving these interactions.

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This course provides laboratory experiments to accompany PSC 105. Two hours per week are required. Concurrent enrollment in or previous completion of PSC 105 required.

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A study of astronomical phenomena, instrumentation, and methods used in astronomy, the physical laws that governs the universe, and basic mathematical models used to investigate the cosmos. This course focuses on planetary systems, structures, celestial motion, and stellar formations and life times.

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Course is the first of a two-semester sequence in general physics, including mechanics, heat, thermodynamics, sound and wave motion. Four hours lecture/recitation per week is required. Prerequisite: MTH 140 or MTH 220, ACT Math score of 27 (minimum) or equivalent SAT Math score.

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Course provides laboratory experiments to accompany Physics I PSC 240. Two hours per week are required. Concurrent enrollment in or previous completion of PSC 240 required.

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This course is a continuation of general physics, including electricity, magnetism, optics, relativity, quantum mechanics, the nucleus and elementary particles. Four hours lecture/recitation per week are required. Prerequisite: PSC 240.

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Lab experiments to accompany Physics II PSC 245. Two hours per week are required. Concurrent enrollment in or previous completion of PSC 245 required.

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Analytical and quantitative development of principles of mechanics. Emphasis on consequence of the same. Prerequisite: MTH 220.

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Lab experiments to accompany PSC 250. Prerequisites: concurrent PSC 250.

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Continuation of PSC 250, including electricity, magnetism, optics, etc. Prerequisites: PSC 250-251: concurrent MTH 223.

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Lab experiments to accompany PSC 252. Prerequisite: concurrent PSC 252.

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