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COURSES

 

Physical Science (Phy Sc)

10A. Introduction to Physical Science (3 )
Not open to students with credit in college physics. Prerequisite: one year of high school algebra or equivalent. Elementary astronomy, meteorology, and physics; mechanical, magnetic, and optical principles; application to everyday experiences. Lecture, demonstration.

10B. Introduction to Physical Science (3) (Former Gen. St. lab)
Not open to students with credit in college chemistry. Prerequisite: one year of high school algebra or equivalent. Fundamental concepts of chemistry, principles and their applications, contributions of chemical sciences and engineering to everyday living. Lecture, demonstration.

11A. Basic Principles of Modern Physics (3)**
Primarily for science teachers. Review of topics in general physics in the areas of kinematics, dynamics, light, magnetism, electricity and electromagnetic waves.

111B. Basic Principles of Modern Physics (3)**
Primarily for science teachers. Recent advances and developments in atomic and nuclear physics.

 



GRADUATE COURSES

(See Course Numbering System.)

Physical Science (Phy Sc)

200. Integrated Physical Science (3)
For secondary credential candidates with a major or minor in physical science and general science. Prerequisites: Chem 1A-B, or 1A and B. Lectures and demonstrations by staff members, field trips and reports for the purpose of integrating information in physics, chemistry, astronomy and meteorology.

* Biol 1A or 2A or Bot 1 must be included in the general education pattern; if Biol 2A is taken for general education, Biol 2B must be taken for the minor.

**Taught by television. Nationally televised by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and the National Broadcasting Company.


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