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2021-2022 Academic Catalog June 1, 2021- May 31, 2022 
    
2021-2022 Academic Catalog June 1, 2021- May 31, 2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Physical Science

  
  • PHSC 103 Concepts in Physical Science: Physics/Chemistry

    (4)
    Prerequisites: MATH 101  or higher.
    Development of conceptual models in chemistry and physics. Intended for elementary (K-6) education majors.


    Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
(4)
  
  • PHSC 104 Concepts in Physical Science: Earth/Space Sciences

    (4)
    Development of conceptual models in Earth and space sciences. Intended for elementary (K-6) education majors; not open to science majors.


    Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
(4)
  
  • PHSC 219 Laboratory Research Methods and Ethics

    (1)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 101  and CHEM 111  or PHYS 101  or PHYS 201 
    A laboratory-based introduction to research design, experimental methods, and ethics in the physical sciences.


    Three (3) hours lab.
(1)
  
  • PHSC 326 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    (1)
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Supervised experience as instructional assistant for college courses in the physical sciences. Emphasis on applying modern pedagogical practices in laboratory and lecture courses. Students will actively attend at least one laboratory or two lecture sections per week with additional time committed to assessment, course development, or tutoring. Repeatable for credit. 


(1)