PSCI-1010 Astronomy
03 Semester Credits
Survey of astronomy which includes study of history of astronomy, planets, asteroids and comets, the sun, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Contemporary issues and developments in astronomy and space science. Intended for non-science majors. To fulfill laboratory science requirements, students should enroll in related laboratory course.
Lecture 03 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-0980 Language Fundamentals I or eligibility for ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II.
PSCI-101L Astronomy Laboratory
01 Semester Credit
Intended for non-science majors. Exercises on measurements, optics, telescopes, the sun, constellations, and other related astronomy topics. Laboratory activities complement and enrich related lecture course.
Lecture 00 hours. Laboratory 03 hours.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI-1010 Astronomy, or concurrent enrollment.
PSCI-1020 Chemistry
03 Semester Credits
Survey of chemistry as related to environment, health and nutrition, and application of chemical knowledge that affect quality of life. Basic concepts and applications of chemistry: consumer chemistry, periodicity, acids and bases, medicines and drugs, pollution and conservation. Intended for non-science majors. To fulfill laboratory science requirement, students should enroll in related laboratory course.
Lecture 03 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-0980 Language Fundamentals I or eligibility for ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II.
PSCI-102L Chemistry Laboratory
01 Semester Credit
Intended for non-science majors. Exercises on measurements, separation and synthesis methods, reaction rates, water analysis, household chemistry, forensic and environmental issues, and other related chemistry topics. Laboratory activities complement and enrich related lecture course.
Lecture 00 hours. Laboratory 03 hours.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI-1020 Chemistry, or concurrent enrollment.
PSCI-1030 Earth
03 Semester Credits
Survey of geology of Earth and its impact on the environment. Earth's structure and composition, earthquakes, plate tectonics, hydrologic cycle, weather, resources and energy alternatives, and current related issues. Intended for non-science majors. To fulfill laboratory science requirements, students should enroll in related laboratory course.
Lecture 03 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.
Prerequisite(s): ENG-0980 Language Fundamentals I or eligibility for ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II.
PSCI-103L Earth Laboratory
01 Semester Credit
Intended for non-science majors. Exercises on rocks and minerals, soils, weather, plate tectonics, energy and may include other related earth science activities. Laboratory activities complement and enrich related lecture course.
Lecture 00 hours. Laboratory 03 hours.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI-1030 Earth, or concurrent enrollment.