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Physical Science
General Information
For Information: David Raffaelle
Phone: 623.845.3676
Student Goals: General Education
Physical Science courses will meet the Natural Sciences part of the General Education requirements for the AA, AAS, and AGS degrees.
Course Descriptions
Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally
Physical Science (PHS)
PHS110
Fundamentals of
Physical Science / 4 credits 6 periods
Survey of the principles of physics and chemistry. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or MAT093, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on Math placement exam. (F,S,D,E,Su1)
PHS120
Introduction to Physical Science:
Astronomy, Meteorology, Geology,
and Oceanography / 4 credits 6 periods
Designed primarily for students with limited background in physical science and mathematics and for non-science majors. Topics from astronomy, meteorology, geology and oceanography. A laboratory course designed to help the students learn the basic laws and facts of the physical sciences which provide the starting points for scientific thought and speculations. May not receive credit for both PHS120 and GLG106. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,Su1,D,E)
PHS298
Special Projects / 1-3 credits
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or instructor. (O)
