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Physical Science Curriculum:

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PHSC) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PHSC 1123. Physical Science Survey. (3-0) Credit 3 semester hours. Emphasizes insight into basic physical science principles and practices. Topics include physics, chemistry, and earth science aspect dealing with the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Corequisite: PHSC 1121. **(PHYS 1315)

PHSC 2103. Quantitative Physical & Biological Sciences. (3-0) Credit 3 semester hours. An interdisciplinary examination of the physical and biological sciences. The course helps students understand how quantitative tools are used in modern scientific discovery. The course includes basic concepts of mechanics, chemistry, evolutionary development, and environmental sciences. Elements from online weather studies course are included. Prerequisite: PHSC 1123.

PHSC 3223 Introduction to Atmospheric Science. (3-0) Structure of the atmosphere. Physical and chemical phenomena leading to atmospheric changes. Weather patterns and climate control. On-line Weather Course is included. Prerequisites: PHSC 2103 or PHYS 2123 or PHYS 2523.

PHSC 4011. Earth Science Lab. (0-2) Credit 1 semester hour. Laboratory to support PHSC 4013. Exercises include: classification of minerals and rock types; water testing and analysis; field work. Also covered will be an on-line weather studies, analysis and interpretation of real-time meteorological data.

PHSC 4013. Earth Science. (3-0) Credit 4 semester hours. Designed for science teachers in junior and senior high schools. It covers basic concepts of earth science and methods of teaching. The content covers a study of geology, meteorology, hydrology, petrology, and mineralogy. A study analysis and evaluation of some of the recent systems and techniques in the teaching of earth science. Elements from online weather studies course are included. Prerequisites: PHSC 2103 or PHYS 2123 or PHYS 2523.

PHSC 4024. Astronomy and Geology. (3-2) Credit 4 semester hours. An introduction to earth science concepts with a more advanced approach involving research materials, including astronomy, geology, paleontology, and field experiences as content materials. Prerequisites: PHSC 2103 or PHYS 2123 or PHYS 2523.