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Physical Science


Course Description

An introduction to the concepts and laws of physics, and how their applications can be used to understand the behavior of familiar phenomena and objects. Concepts are emphasized more than formulas and numbers.


Athena Title

Physical Science


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

A student will be expected to have developed a general knowledge in the topics listed in the topical outline (item 5). Concepts are emphasized more than formulas and numbers.


Topical Outline

a) Newton's laws; b) Conservation of energy and momentum; c) Electricity and magnetism; d) Waves and wave behavior; e) Basic atomic, nuclear and chemical physics; f) Astronomy.


General Education Core

CORE II: Physical Sciences

Syllabus