course descriptions
 

           
     

Course Details

PHS 122   Applied Physical Science II
   
Lecture: 03 Lab: 02
Clinical:  00 Credit: 04
   
Components:  None
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:   None
   
This course introduces the principles of nuclear energy, modern physics, geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Topics include nuclear chemistry, relativity, composition of the earth, geologic processes and time, ocean currents and tides, eroding beaches, climate, weather, atmospheric influences, and the solar system. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the physical environment and be able to apply the scientific principles to observations experienced.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.