PSC 1121 is a general education course involving an elementary study of the physical laws that govern the universe, and characteristics of matter, including the changes it undergoes. Demonstrations and practical applications are emphasized. Credit will not be granted to students who have previously received credit for any chemistry or physics course.
Physical Science
Course Objectives:
To become familiar with systems of units with special emphasis on the standardized SI system used in scientific measurements. Students will also learn how to convert from one measurement system to another.
To develop an understanding of how objects move and the relationship between the different kinematical quantities which describe motion.
To gain an appreciation for the contribution made by Newton
to modern theories of motion and gravity including quantitative applications
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To apply the conservation laws which describe the transfer of momentum in collision problems and the exchange of potential and kinetic energies as mechanical work is performed on an object when it moves.
To understand the role of static and moving electric charges in describing the effects of electric and magnetic forces with additional emphasis on the energy provided by flowing currents in electrical circuits.
To provide an understanding of the periodic properties of matter and structure of the elements in the periodic table. Chemical bonding and nomenclature are introduced in terms of electron configurations and chemical reactions of compounds.
Resources for PSC 1121 - Intro to Physical Science
PSC 1121 Instructor Handout PSC 1121 General Course Syllabus
Powerpoint Lecture Outline
| Intro (Measurement and PSC) | Chapter 2 - Part I | Chapter 3 - Energy |
| Chapter 6 - Electricity | Chapter 8 - Atoms and the Periodic Table |
Chapter
9 - Chemical Formulas
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| Chapter 10 - Chemical Reactions | ||
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Physics Resources for Science Teachers