COURSE NAME:
Physical Science

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
PHY-100 is a 3.00 credit hour course designed to give general knowledge of physical science. The course emphasizes knowledge of selected facts, principles, methods of science, and the place of science in our modern world. Topics included astronomy, physics, chemistry, and earth science.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
Lecture, peer instruction, and group problem solving

PRE/CO-REQUISITES:
MTH 101

COURSE RATIONALE:
The Physical Science course is designed to:

• Teach the student to think critically and analytically, using scientific reasoning;
• Promote the skills and concepts in science that will allow each individual to be a scientifically literate, full participant in our modern society;
• Involve students in a course that allows them to explore phenomena and solve qualitative and quantitative problems from the real world rather than emphasize facts and terminology;
• Present an “integrated approach” that shows the connections among not only the science disciplines but also among mathematics, the humanities, and “real world” pursuits such as politics and economics.

COURSE GOALS AND INTENDED OUTCOME:
The goals of this course are to:

• Build competencies in scientific reasoning;
• Provide the student with an introduction to the basic principles and concepts of physical science and the relation of the physical sciences to other disciplines and real world.

• Recognize the utility of the metric system, methods of conversion, scientific notation and use them at the mastery level;
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the processes and products of physical science, of scientific terms and concepts and of the impact of science on society and their everyday life. A minimum proficiency level of 60% is required.

REQUIRED TEXT & MATERIALS:

1. Textbook: The Physical Universe, 12e, Krauskopf and Beiser
2. Turning Point RF Remote
3. Basic Calculator

COURSE OUTLINE:

Chapter	Sections	Topic of Discussion
1	1-11	Scientific Method
16	1-16	The Solar System
Test #1
13	1-14	Atmosphere and Hydrosphere
3	1-7	Energy
4	1-3; 8-12	Matter and Heat
Test #2
5	1-10	Electricity and Magnetism
6	1-3; 5-6; 10-16	Waves
Test #3
7	1-5; 9-13;	The Nucleus
9	1-17	The Periodic Law
10	1-14	Crystals, Ions and Solutions
Test #4
14	1-17	The Rock Cycle
Final Exam

GRADING STANDARDS:

Homework Homework may be assigned and if so, the assignments will be posted on Blackboard.

Tests Four tests will be administered. The tests will be closed book and closed notes.

Daily Quizzes There will be quizzes in every class using the remotes. (the student is required to purchase a Turning Point remote)

*NO Make-up tests will be given. **There is no provision for "extra credit" work to improve your grade.

Grading Assessment:
Highest 3 of 4 Tests	50%
Final Exam	30%
Daily Quiz	20%

Grading Scale:
	A : 100 - 90
B+ : 89 - 87	B : 86 - 84	B- : 83 - 80
C+ : 79 - 77	C : 76 - 74	C- : 73 - 70
D+ : 69 - 67	D : 66 - 64	D- : 63 - 60
	F : 59 - 0

COURSE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Information Technology Literacy: The use of Blackboard outside the classroom and personal response units within the classroom will address the student's computer and technology literacy.
Quantitative Reasoning and Scientific Reasoning: Satisfactory performance on concept-base quizzes will necessitate substantive application of these competencies.