Activities in Physical Science

Catalog description

A laboratory course intended to demonstrate some of the basic ideas of physical science. Emphasizes the scientific method, collection and interpretation of data, graphical representations of data and their significance, and the principles of good experimental design, as related to physical science. Experiment subjects will focus on the larger overriding principles of physical science, such as the Law of Conservation of Mass, the Law of Conservation of Energy, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Properties of Light, etc. Three hours of laboratory. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: GES 101 . Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Physical Science (B1). Satisfies GE area: 5C