Exploring Physical Sciences

Catalog description

The course provides a step-by-step introduction to the physical sciences through the study of simple physical systems. Topics include energy, forces, elasticity, magnetism, electricity, gravitational interactions, changes of state, physical properties, and chemical changes. Drawing from their own observations, students will develop concepts and construct models that can predict outcomes of experiments. Physical Science 25 is designed for students preparing to teach at the elementary and middle school levels. *Note: Students will not receive UC credit for Physical Science 25 if taken after a college level chemistry or physics course.