2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 09, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SCIE 102 - Physical Science

4 CR
A lecture/laboratory course that integrates the sciences of astronomy, physics, chemistry, and modern contemporary science. Emphasis is placed on applications and principles contributed by all the physical sciences. [48-32-80] Lab Fee

Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
General Education Requirement: Critical Thinking - Applied Core
Michigan Transfer Agreement Requirement: Natural Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify the physical laws that govern our everyday lives.
  2. Calculate the rate of velocity and acceleration given an appropriate set of data.
  3. Construct parallel and series circuits.
  4. Analyze new astronomical discoveries as they relate to humans on earth.
  5. Identify and explain the processes and systems that create weather on earth.
  6. Demonstrate skills using various types of instruments used in the pursuit of science.
  7. Through a general synthesis, students will develop his or her own fundamental view of the world we live in today.