Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021

PHYS 1011 Physical Science I

Principles of the physical universe, including properties of force, motion, gravitation and energy. Introduction to characteristics of matter including atomic structure and behavior. Lecture and laboratory.

Credits

4

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Acquire an understanding and knowledge of the nature of science, motion and various forms of energy, properties of matter and atomic structure, and chemical bonding and reactions. 
  2. Understand, utilize and perform calculations and the correct handling of numbers, measurements, and using mathematical equations, calculations and models.
  3. Be familiar with the notation used for atomic structure and reactions.