PHY 111 - Introduction to Physical Science

3 Credit(s)

Introduces the basics in a variety of scientific disciplines including classical (Newtonian) physics, energy, matter and heat, wave behavior, electricity and magnetism, modern physics (the atom and nucleus), geology, and astronomy. Basic high school math/algebra is utilized in portions of this course.

Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Remote
CORE42 MOTR Number - Name:
MOTR PHYS 110 - Essentials in Physical Sciences (Lecture Only) Core MOTR Image

Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will perform simple calculations and understand the result in the context of the problem posed.
CLO 2) Students will describe the concepts of motion, forces, energy, waves, electricity, and magnetism.
CLO 3) Students will describe the concepts of atomic structure, elements, and matter.
CLO 4) Students will diagram our solar system and explain how it relates to the known universe.
CLO 5) Students will describe Earth’s internal structure and the dynamic nature of tectonic plates.
CLO 6) Students will describe the Earth’s atmospheric processes that cause weather and climate.