1000

SCIE 1300E Introduction to Chemistry

Designed to bring together principles and applications of basic chemistry. Topics include inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

SCIE 1400E Introduction to Physics

Designed to bring together principles and applications of basic physics. Topics include mechanics, electricity, sound, light, and nuclear physics.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

SCIE 1403E Physical Sciences for Middle School Teachers I

Selected topics in physical science with emphasis on gaining a depth of understanding of the subject matter and an awareness of the development of skills essential to the scientific process. Background for teaching science in middle schools. Integrated laboratory/discussion format.

Credits

4

Contact Hours

4 hr./wk.

SCIE 1404E Physical Sciences for Middle School Teachers II

Selected topics in physical science with emphasis on gaining a depth of understanding of the subject matter and an awareness of the development of skills essential to the scientific process. Background for teaching science in middle schools. Integrated laboratory/discussion format. May be taken independently of SCIE 1403E.

Credits

4

Contact Hours

4 hr./wk.

SCIE 1500E Introduction to Earth and Planetary Sciences

Designed to bring together the principles and application of geology and meteorology. Topics include atmosphere, oceans, Earth's crust, and weather prediction.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.

SCIE 1700E Environmental Energetics

A study of physical principles of energy; present and future national and international energy resources and the development of an energy policy. Topics include fission, fusion, geothermal, solar, wind, tide, and fossil fuels.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.