Physical Science ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course introduces the fundamental principles of physics and chemistry. Conceptual understanding of scientific principles and their practical applications will be discussed in the context of students’ everyday experiences with the natural world. Topics in physics include measurement, force, motion, work, energy, temperature and heat, waves and wave effects, optics, electricity and magnetism, atomic structure, and nuclear physics. The chemistry portion will introduce chemical elements and the periodicity of their properties, chemical bonding, different types of chemical reactions, and major classes of organic compounds. Prior to taking this course, students must have the ability to manipulate simple algebraic expressions. Notes: Students should select either this course or Integrated Science. This course would be of interest to parents of young children and future elementary school teachers.