Fundamentals of Physical Science

Catalog description

Offered every term. Offered at Missoula College. An introduction to the basic principles of physics, chemistry, and nuclear reactions with emphasis on the scientific method and process. Topics include scientific process; motion; work and energy; heat and temperature; and waves (sound and light); atomic structure; the periodic table of elements; chemical bonding and nomenclature; chemical formulas and equations; and solutions. Knowledge of basic algebraic functions, decimals, and scientific notation is recommended. Suitable for students with little science background.