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 Physical Science (PHS)


PHS-113 Intro to Physical Science, 4 cr.
A survey of the basic concepts of astronomy and physics, recommended for students who have not had high school physics. Lecture, demonstration and laboratory.

PHS-142 Principles of Astronomy, 3 cr.
Studies the latest astronomical discoveries and astrophysical theories.

PHS-166 Meteorology Weather Climate, 4 cr.
Introduction to meteorological concepts with emphasis on the characteristics and composition of the atmosphere, weather observations, atmospheric stability and circulation, atmospheric storms, climatology and meteorological applications. Lecture and laboratory.

PHS-185 Intro to Earth Science, 3 cr.
Surveys the basic concepts of chemistry, geology and meteorology. Same as the lecture portion of PHS-187.

PHS-187 Intro to Earth Science, 4 cr.
Surveys the basic concepts of chemistry, geology and meteorology. This course is recommended for students who have not had high school chemistry. Lecture, demonstrations and laboratory.

   

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