Physical Science is the study of the physical environment, material things, matter, and energy. Students learn the principles that form the foundations of non-living systems and gain an understanding and appreciation of the methodologies of science as investigative tools. The Physical Science program is designed to prepare students to transfer to afour-year university in a physical science-related discipline.
Program Emphasis
The Physical Science program is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year university in a physical science-related discipline.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Physical Science Program will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon using scientific theory
- Solve problems related to concepts in the physical sciences
- Visualize important features of a given physical phenomenon
- Interpret scientific results collected by others and/or assess the validity of results collected in a physical science laboratory
Catalog Pages
268 (ASTR); 370 (GEOG); 371 (GEOL); 399 (PHYN); 400 (PHYS)
