PSCI-1010 Astronomy
03 Semester Credits
Survey of astronomy which includes study of history of astronomy, planets, asteroids and comets, the sun, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Contemporary issues and developments in astronomy and space science. Intended for non-science majors. To fulfill laboratory science requirements, students should enroll in related laboratory course.
Lecture 03 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.
Prerequisite(s): None.
PSCI-101L Astronomy Laboratory
01 Semester Credit
Intended for non-science majors. Exercises on measurements, optics, telescopes, the sun, constellations, and other related astronomy topics. Laboratory activities complement and enrich related lecture course.
Lecture 00 hours. Laboratory 03 hours.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI-1010 Astronomy, or concurrent enrollment.
PSCI-1020 Chemistry
03 Semester Credits
Survey of chemistry as related to environment, health and nutrition, and application of chemical knowledge that affect quality of life. Basic concepts and applications of chemistry: consumer chemistry, periodicity, acids and bases, medicines and drugs, pollution and conservation. Intended for non-science majors. To fulfill laboratory science requirement, students should enroll in related laboratory course.
Lecture 03 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.
Prerequisite(s): None.
PSCI-102L Chemistry Laboratory
01 Semester Credit
Intended for non-science majors. Exercises on measurements, separation and synthesis methods, reaction rates, water analysis, household chemistry, forensic and environmental issues, and other related chemistry topics. Laboratory activities complement and enrich related lecture course.
Lecture 00 hours. Laboratory 03 hours.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI-1020 Chemistry, or concurrent enrollment.
PSCI-1030 Earth
03 Semester Credits
Survey of geology of Earth and its impact on the environment. Earth's structure and composition, earthquakes, plate tectonics, hydrologic cycle, weather, resources and energy alternatives, and current related issues. Intended for non-science majors. To fulfill laboratory science requirements, students should enroll in related laboratory course.
Lecture 03 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.
Prerequisite(s): None.
PSCI-103L Earth Laboratory
01 Semester Credit
Intended for non-science majors. Exercises on rocks and minerals, soils, weather, plate tectonics, energy and may include other related earth science activities. Laboratory activities complement and enrich related lecture course.
Lecture 00 hours. Laboratory 03 hours.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI-1030 Earth, or concurrent enrollment.
PSCI-1800 Special Topics in Physical Science
1-3 Semester Credits
Study of selected topics or current issues in Physical Science. Provides student an opportunity to explore various topics in greater detail (see Credit Schedule of classes for current offerings). Repeatable for different topics. (No more than six credits of special topics courses may be applied toward elective and/or program graduation degree requirements.)
Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.
Other Required Hours: 00.
Prerequisite(s): Faculty counterparts determine appropriate prerequisite/corequisite for each topic.
PSCI-181T Special Laboratory Topics in Physical Science
1-3 Semester Credits
Specialized three-hour lab per credit focusing on selected topics or current issues in Physical Science (see Credit Schedule of classes for current offerings). Repeatable for different topics. (no more than six credits of special topics may be applied toward elective and/or program graduation degree requirements.)
Lecture 00 hours. Laboratory 3-9 hours.
Other Required Hours: 00.
Prerequisite(s): Faculty counterparts determine appropriate prerequisite/corequisite for each topic.
PSCI-1820 Independent Research in Physical Science
1-3 Semester Credits
Directed individual study. Study/research title and specific content arranged between instructor and student. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits of different topics.
Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG-1010 College Composition I, and departmental approval and instructor approval.
PSCI-2800 Special Advanced Topics in Physical Science
1-3 Semester Credits
Study of selected advanced topics or current issues in Physical Science. Provides student an opportunity to explore various topics in greater detail (see Credit Schedule of classes for current offerings.). Repeatable for different topics. (No more than six credits of special topics courses may be applied toward elective and/or program graduation degree requirements.)
Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.
Prerequisite(s): Faculty counterparts determine appropriate prerequisite/corequisite for each topic.
PSCI-281T Special Advanced Laboratory Topics in Physical Science
1-3 Semester Credits
Specialized three-hour lab per credit focusing on advanced topics or current issues in Physical Science (see Credit Schedule of classes for current offerings). Repeatable for different topics. (No more than six credits of special topics courses may be applied toward elective and/or program graduation degree requirements.)
Lecture 00 hours. Laboratory 3-9 hours.
Prerequisite(s): Faculty counterparts determine appropriate prerequisite/corequisite for each topic.
PSCI-2820 Independent Advanced Research in Physical Science
1-3 Semester Credits
Directed individual advanced study. Study/research title and specific content arranged between instructor and student. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits of different topics.
Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG-1010 College Composition I, and departmental approval and instructor approval.