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<br />PHS 101: Introduction to This program is designed for the student who is interested in a more conceptual and less
<br />Physical Science mathematical approach to physics. It is a survey course introducing the topics of
<br />mechanics, heat, sound, electricity & magnetism, light and modern physics. The emphasis
<br />will be on developing conceptual understanding of the laws of nature through lectures,
<br />demonstrations, and class discussions. Covered are the fundamental concepts of earth,
<br />space and environmental science (geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy)
<br />and principles of physics and chemistry especially as they relate to these fields. Emphasis
<br />is placed on the application of science in the understanding and solution of environmental
<br />problems. Upon successful completion of the course, student should be able to:
<br />• Apply the scientific method of inquiry, including analysis based on scientific
<br />concepts and observation.
<br />• Use and convert physical quantities and measurements in the SI (Systeme
<br />Internationale) and USCS (U. S. Customary System) unit systems.
<br />• Describe the history and origins of scientific concepts and principles.
<br />• Solve elementary problems involving motion, force, friction, gravitation, energy,
<br />heat, work, power, simple machines, vibrations, waves, sound, electricity,
<br />electromagnetism, mechanical and electromagnetic forces and torques, fluid
<br />statics, dynamics, buoyancy, mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluid resistances,
<br />fluid potential and kinetic energy, power, and fluidal work
<br />• Illustrate basic scientific concepts in areas such as chemistry and select topics in
<br />earth science and astronomy.
<br />• Compute results using scalar variables and resolve vectors into components and
<br />combine vectors into resultants.
<br />• Describe the basic concepts of electromagnetic and radioactive radiation.
<br />Prerequisite: None
<br />50 Hours Lecture
<br />5.0 Quarter Credits
<br />SOC 101: Introduction to An introduction to the basic concepts relating to the study of society. The course includes
<br />Sociology investigation into the foundations of sociology including its overall perspective,
<br />theoretical orientations, and research methodology; the foundations of social life
<br />including the components of culture, social interaction and the process of socialization,
<br />groups, organizations, and deviance; economic social inequality based upon class, race,
<br />sex, and age; social institutions; and dimensions of social change. The purpose of this
<br />course is to provide students with a broad understanding of sociology's basic concepts,
<br />theories, and methods of inquiry. The routine course of instruction employs varied
<br />pedagogical strategies to accomplish the foregoing, e.g., written assignments, oral
<br />presentations, group activities, lecture, discussion, and outside research. Upon successful
<br />completion of the course, students should be able to:
<br />• Identify the basic elements of society and some of the most significant themes in
<br />sociology
<br />• Demonstrate a sociological understanding of the economy, politics, religion,
<br />education, population growth, urbanization, social movements, and social
<br />change
<br />• Identify and describe the various methods of social research used by sociologists
<br />• Identify the causes, character, and consequences of social inequality with special
<br />reference to aging, class, gender, race and ethnicity
<br />• Act as an articulate observer of social life and demonstrate a better
<br />understanding of social issues in their community and beyond
<br />Prerequisite: None
<br />50 Hours Lecture
<br />5.0 Quarter Credits
<br />Last Revision Date on December 12, 2020
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