PHSC 2004 - Introduction to Physical Science

Description
A laboratory course designed for non-science majors. Includes the study of the scientific method and its application to our understanding of the world around us and the universe in which we live. Three hours of lecture and three hours or laboratory weekly.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of MATH 0053 or higher-level mathematics course with a grade greater than or equal to C or minimum placement scores for MATH 0103 - Intermediate Algebra (see placement test chart).

4 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours 45 lab hours

5 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring

ACTS Equivalent
PHSC1004 (ACTS) - Physical Science

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes

Students completing this course will be able to
Organize and synthesize information to answer a scientific question.
Gather relevant information involving scientific literature research.
Document scientific procedures to ensure repeatability.
Demonstrate practical lab skills.
Analyze data collected.
Interpret the impacts of the research on the scientific knowledge base.
Disseminate scientific result

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills
Student achieve mathematical literacy
Students demonstrate information literacy.

Standard Practices
Topics list

Scientific methodology
Scientific reasoning
Safety protocols
Basic and advanced scientific protocols
Data collection and interpretation

Learning activities

Courses must, at a minimum, cover the core learning outcomes for each topic.

Assessments

Research findings will be presented in a written or oral manner.

Grading guidelines

A minimum of 70% of the grade must be proctored, supervised, or otherwise verified.