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Introduction to Physical Science - IIEI-171

Course Description: In this survey course, the world around us is explored to understand the physical properties of objects and their relationship to the universe. The general laws and theories of science form the basis for the exploration process that examines the physical world around us.

Prerequisite: None

Course Credit: 3 Credit Hours

Major Course Topics & Course Outcomes

As a result of the group and individual activities included in this course, the student will acquire the following knowledge and skills that can be applied to the workplace:

Objects and Properties

To know the physical aspects of objects.
To understand how properties of objects are defined and quantified
To know how measurement systems are used to define properties
To understand how relationships are the basis of laws and principles, and how models and theories are used to define these relationships.

Laws of Motion

To understand the laws of motion.
To know Newton's Law of Gravitation

Energy Chap

To comprehend the concept of energy
To understand the concept of potential energy, energy flow, energy form and conversion
To know the kinetic molecular theory and how it relates to particles.
To know how thermometers work
To be familiar with the concept of heat and energy transfer

Electricity and Light

To examine the connection between human physiology and behavior.

Atomic Structure

To be able to discuss the impact of a person's perception on understanding.

Compounds and Chemical

To be able to summarize the various ways in which people learn.

Universe, Solar System, and Earth

To understand how people store and retrieve memories

Rocks and Minerals

To be able to discuss the cognitive processes of thinking, language and intelligence and their impact a person's perceptions of the world.

Earth's Surface

To identify the various approaches to motivation
To understand how emotions impact or cognitive processes

Geologic Time

To have a basic understanding of the theories of personality.

Course Texts:

There is one textbook for this course.

Physical Science, Tillery, B.L., (7th Edition w/ CD and Power Web)
McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2007.Ā ISBN 0-07-304992-1

Selected Readings Online.

Please note that textbooks are subject to change. Please contact your advisor before purchasing the textbook for your class to confirm.

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