Physical Science (Phy S)

Undergraduate Courses

100-Level Courses


PHY S 100 : Physical Science. (3:3:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PHY S 100 : Physical Science. (3:3:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Honors also.
WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
DESCRIPTION:	Conceptual lectures and demonstrations of the most significant and universal laws and models describing the physical world by faculty from the Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Geology departments.
NOTE:	Satisfies GE Physical Science requirement.


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PHY S 110A : Physical Science A. (4:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PHY S 110A : Physical Science A. (4:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
PREREQUISITE:	Major status in elementary, early childhood, or special education.
DESCRIPTION:	Classical and modern physics and chemistry as they relate to current concepts of the physical world. Lab exercises illustrate many topics with concrete examples.
NOTE:	With PhyS 110B satisfies GE Physical Science requirement.


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PHY S 110B : Physical Science B. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PHY S 110B : Physical Science B. (2:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
PREREQUISITE:	Major status in elementary, early childhood, or special education.
DESCRIPTION:	Concepts and methods used in geology to interpret rock record, protect and make use of earth materials, and better understand natural environment and how to live in it. Lab studies, field trips, home projects.
NOTE:	With PhyS 110A satisfies GE Physical Science requirement.


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PHY S 111A : Physical Science A Laboratory. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PHY S 111A : Physical Science A Laboratory. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring
PREREQUISITE:	PHY S 100; Major status in elementary, early childhood, or special education.
DESCRIPTION:	Laboratory exercises that illustrate physics and chemistry principles.
NOTE:	To accompany or follow PhyS 100 lecture course. Not for students enrolled in PhyS 110A or 110B.


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PHY S 111B : Physical Science B Laboratory. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PHY S 111B : Physical Science B Laboratory. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Summer
PREREQUISITE:	PHY S 100; Major status in elementary, early childhood, or special education.
DESCRIPTION:	Laboratory exercises that illustrate geology principles.
NOTE:	To accompany or follow PhyS 100 lecture course. Not for students enrolled in PhyS 110A or 110B.


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200-Level Courses


PHY S 276 : Exploration of Teaching. (4:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PHY S 276 : Exploration of Teaching. (4:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PREREQUISITE:	FBI fingerprint and background clearance.
DESCRIPTION:	Field-based initial teaching experience directed at helping prospective teachers experience demands and opportunities associated with teaching secondary students.


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300-Level Courses


PHY S 377 : Teaching Methods and Instruction. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PHY S 377 : Teaching Methods and Instruction. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
PREREQUISITE:	PHY S 276
DESCRIPTION:	Developing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance.


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PHY S 378 : Practicum in Secondary Education. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

PHY S 378 : Practicum in Secondary Education. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter
PREREQUISITE:	Concurrent enrollment in Phy S 377.
DESCRIPTION:	Implementing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance.


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