The Physical Science Around Us

Catalog description

Introduces some of the basic concepts and ideas of physical science and demonstrates how they are applicable to everyday processes and devices in the world. Fundamental ideas to be introduced will include various subjects from the disciplines of chemistry and/or physics. Although the subjects discussed will require some mathematical knowledge, the scientific principles will be covered from a conceptual viewpoint. Intended for the non-science major. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Placement Categories I or II, or who have completed MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or ESM 105 with a grade of C- (1.7) or better, or who have completed ESM 104 with a grade of B- (2.7), or better, or who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement prior to Fall 2018. Satisfies GE area: 5A