8 courses with the subject PHS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PHS 101Astronomy
History of astronomy, planets, solar system, the Milky Way, stars, stellar evolution and cosmology are topics in this introductory astronomy course. Lecture is three hours per week. Also offered as independent study telecourse. This course applies to IA
Students are introduced to physics, chemistry, and astronomy. Lecture is three hours per week, laboratory two hours per week. This course is for non-science majors, and applies to IAI General Education Core Curriculum Physical Science Package.
(s) During this course, students will study the elements of the solar system: planets, their moons, comets Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division coursework. Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
(s) During this course, students will learn techniques used by astronomer Pre-/Corequisite(s): PHS 142 Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division coursework. Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
(s) Introduces meteorological concepts with the emphasis on the characteristics and Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT 063 or qualifying placement score Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division coursework. Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
(s) During this course, students will learn about the planet Earth and its origin, how the processes a Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division coursework. Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
(s) A study of the Earth’s physical processes and propert Pre-/Corequisite(s): PHS 170 Note: Corresponds to college or university lower divi Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
Applied Physics This course is a basic study of the principles of physics and mechanics, including motion, force, vectors, work, energy, machines, properties of matter, behavior of fluids, temperature and heat, properties of gases, wave motion, electricity, light, and nuclear physics. Problem solving techniques are stressed. Lecture: 6 credits (150 contact hours). Co-requisite: MAT 126. Attributes: Other Components: LEC: Lecture
