PHS 100 - General Physical Science

4 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
This course meets the Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement.

Explore science in the context of classroom demonstrations, laboratory activities, and the student’s personal experiences. Apply the fundamental principles of physics and chemistry to observable phenomena. Develop critical thinking skills, evidence-based reasoning, and the ability to implement the scientific method. Lab fee $40.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A .

Crosslisted: Also offered as PHS 100H ; credit is not given for both PHS 100 and PHS 100H .

Note: Typically offered at MC and AM; fall, spring, and summer terms.

Course Outcomes:

Apply scientific terms related to motion, chemistry, electricity, magnetism, and waves to real-world situations in a meaningful way
Create visual representations to communicate understanding of a situation
Compare and contrast related scientific concepts
Apply scientific laws to predict or explain the behavior of an object or system
Design and carry out an experiment to test a scientific hypothesis
Interpret experimental results using scientific principles and theories