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May 13, 2024
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PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers 3 Credits Nature plays by a set of rules called the “laws of physics.” In this course, we will explore the cosmos, and humanity’s place in it, as revealed by these fundamental laws of nature. Topics include: motion, force, gravity, work, energy, electricity, magnetism, light, heat, sound, the Sun, the Earth, and the Solar System. Since the quest to understand the natural world is one of humanity’s oldest activities, this course will encompass issues concerning the history and philosophy of science. The main objective of this course is to give future elementary school teachers the opportunity to study physical science so that they can teach it in the classroom. Three hours of lecture per week. (LAS) Prerequisite(s): or and , , or three years of high school Math, including a study of Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry Corequisite(s): Students who want SI credit for this course must take PHYS 101L - Introduction to Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers Lab at the same time
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