Major Concepts in Modern Science 1

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An interdisciplinary, integrated study of processes and principles of physics and their application to astronomy and earth science. Topics include describing motion, energy and momentum, electricity and magnetism, waves, sound and light, reflection and refraction, heat, rocks and minerals, the earth (plate tectonics, land and water cycles), weather, the solar system and stellar life cycles. Scientific inquiry as a means of knowledge: major technological contributions to modern societies, stability, information transfer, and emphasizing relevant physical processes in specific environments. Consists of 3 hrs. of lecture and 2 hrs. of laboratory work. May be counted as a natural science for elementary/middle school and middle/secondary teaching certification. Does not count toward major requirements for biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and broad field science for early adolescence/adolescence teacher preparation.