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PHS - Physical Science

PHS 101 Survey of Physical Science

Introduction to the nature of the physical universe, the concepts and methods of physical science, and the history of scientific ideas. Developed through lectures and demonstrations. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

Credits
3(3-0)

PHS 151QR Introductory Physical Science I

Introduction to the concepts and methods of physical science. Students are encouraged to draw conclusions from desktop experiments. Recommended for non-science majors. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. Quantitative Reasoning. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

Credits
3(2-2)

PHS 251 Introductory Physical Science II

Continuation of PHS 151. The physical science of solid matter with emphasis on models of atoms and molecules. Prerequisite: PHS 151.

Credits
3(2-2)

PHS 265QR Quantitative Physical Science

Concepts and quantitative methods of physical science. Recommended for prospective elementary school teachers. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisite: MTH 152 (with a grade B- or better).

Credits
2(1-3)

PHS 563 Physical Science Practicum

Practical experience in all aspects of teaching a physics class with a laboratory component. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Credits
2(Spec)

PHS 565 Selected Topics in Physical Science

Topics not ordinarily covered in regular courses.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

PHS 590 Independent Study

Individual study in an area not covered by regular courses. Prerequisite: Prior permission of the instructor must be obtained.

Credits
1-6(Spec)