Courses - Physical Science:

PHSC 105: Physical Science* 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 007 or sufficiently high score on a math diagnostic test. A survey course in physics with attention given to recent discoveries and applications of physical science knowledge. This course is not intended for the student who wishes to pursue further work in any of the areas of physical science and may not be substituted for the basic course in any of these fields. Three hours of lecture.

PHSC 106: Physical Science* 3 cr.
A survey of selected chemistry topics with attention given to recent discoveries and applications including the environmental impact of chemical technology. This course is not intended for the student who wishes to pursue further work in any of the areas of physical science and may not be substituted for the basic course in any of these fields. Also listed as CHEM 106. Three hours of lecture.

PHSC 106L: Applied Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Registration or credit in CHEM 110 or CHEM 106 or PHSC 106. A course designed to enhance knowledge of chemistry laboratory techniques, especially those which illustrate the importance of chemistry in everyday life. Experiments will consider water purification, preparation of detergents and perfumes, analysis of milk, vitamin and mineral content of foods, radioactivity, acid rain, and the study of aspirin, caffeine, and fermentation. Will not substitute for CHEM 121L. Also listed as CHEM 106L. One hour of instruction and two hours of laboratory.

PHSC 190: Selected Topics in Physical Science 1-3 cr.
Topics will be selected from areas such as astronomy, physics, astrophysics, geophysics, and cosmology. The number of credit hours (one, two, or three) depends upon the topic and the breadth and depth of the coverage. One to three hours of lecture.

PHSC 201: Science Laboratory Demonstration for Elementary Teachers 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Nine term hours of biological and physical science including PHSC 106. Methods of using the science laboratory demonstration in teaching elementary school science. For students in the College of Education and in service elementary science teachers. Three hours of lecture and demonstration.

PHSC 790: Special Topics in Science and Modern Man 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. A humanistic approach to special topics to be selected from chemistry, physics, and cosmology. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve term hour. Topics vary from term to term. Three hours of seminar.



Last Revised February 28, 2006