Physical Science (P S)
P S 303 Introductory Physical Science I: Mechanics and Heat 3 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Inquiry laboratory approach to basic concepts of measurement, forces, motion, energy, temperature, and heat. Designed for students with minimum prior preparation in mathematics and physics. Especially appropriate for prospective elementary school teachers. Only one of the following may be counted: Physical Science 303, Physics 301, 302K, 303K, 309K, 317K. Four hours of integrated laboratory and lecture a week for one semester.
Core Curriculum: 030
Restrictions: Restricted to students outside the College of Natural Sciences.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
P S 304 Introductory Physical Science II: Electricity, Light, and Optics 3 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Inquiry laboratory approach to electricity, magnetism, waves, light, and optical instruments. Only one of the following may be counted: Physical Science 304, Physics 302L, 303L, 309L, 316, 317L. Four hours of integrated laboratory and lecture a week for one semester.
Core Curriculum: 030
Restrictions: Restricted to students outside the College of Natural Sciences.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Lower Division
P S 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 710, 810, 910 Topics in Physical Science 1-9 Hours
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Varies with the topic.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
P S 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S Topics in Physical Science 1-9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Physics. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
P S 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S Topics in Physical Science 1-9 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Physics. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
P S 141, 241, 341, 441, 541, 641, 741, 841, 941 Topics in Physical Science 1-9 Hours
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Varies with the topic.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
P S 350 Physical Science for Elementary and Middle School Teachers 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
An inquiry laboratory in the basic concepts of light, electricity, and magnetism. Three hours of integrated laboratory and lecture a day for three weeks.
Restrictions: Designed for kindergarten through sixth grade teachers with minimal preparation in mathematics (college algebra) and no preparation in physics.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
P S 367M Physical Science: Methods of Astronomy 3 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 6 Lab Hours
An introductory, self-paced course in the methods of astronomy that emphasizes learning astronomical principles through observations. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, degree with a major in astronomy. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Same as: AST 367M
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and nine semester hours of coursework in mathematics and/or science, including one of the following: Physical Science 303, 304, Astronomy 301, 302, 303. Equivalent preparation in mathematics, physics, chemistry, or earth sciences may be substituted with written approval of the instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division
P S 375 Topics in Physical Science: Individual Study 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Guided inquiry reading or laboratory research in physical science. Meets three times a week for one semester, for one hour each meeting.
Pre/Corequisites: Upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Intended primarily for preservice and in-service teachers.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division