Physical Science (PHS)                     Course Schedules

The complete description of Physical Science is found in the Department of Physics in the College of Science & Technology

Descriptions of courses approved for the University Program appear in Italic type.

PHS 101 Survey of Physical Science 3(3-0) F, Sp
Introduction to the nature of the physical universe, the concepts and methods of physical science, and the history of scientific ideas. Developed through lectures and demonstrations. (Group II-B)

PHS 151 Introductory Physical Science I 3(2-2) F, Sp
Introduction to the concepts and methods of physical science. Focusing on the physical science of solid matter, students are encouraged to draw conclusions from desktop experiments. Recommended for prospective elementary, special education, and middle school teachers. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. (Group II-B)

PHS 165 Horizons in Physical Science 1-6(Spec) D
Student-selected topics for the non-science student. Topics such as Stonehenge, energy conservation in the home, announced in the Course Offering Guide. No credit toward major or minor.

PHS 251 Introductory Physical Science II 3(2-2) Sp
Continuation of PHS 151. The physical science of solid matter with emphasis on models of atoms and molecules. Prerequisite: PHS 151 or equivalent.

PHS 351 Physical Science for the Elementary Grades 3(2-2) Sp
For teachers of grades one to six and junior high school general science teachers. Prerequisite: PHS 251.

PHS 365 Topics in Physical Science 1-6(Spec) D
Topics not ordinarily covered in regular courses. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

PHS 371 Musical Acoustics 3(2-2) F, Sp
The physical basis of sound and music, sound reproduction, and auditorium acoustics. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. Intended for students with some background in music. (Group II-B)

PHS 452 Physical Science for the Middle Grades 3(2-2) F
Physical Science using investigative/laboratory approach. Structured to give additional depth in subject matter used in middle school: motion, matter, energy, astronomy, electricity, nuclear energy. Prerequisites: PHY 131; CHM 132.

PHS 453 - Field Experience in Teaching Physical Science 1(Spec) F
Supervised experience in high school/middle school physical science. Experience will include observation, participation in instruction, and critical analysis of the experience. CR/NC only. Corequisite: PHS 452.

PHS 522 Workshop for Physical Science 3(2-2) D
Development of units for use in the teaching of physical science, including the preparation of simple equipment for science demonstrations. Course designed primarily for teachers K-9. Prerequisite: PHS 251 or equivalent.

PHS 551 History and Literature of Physical Science 3(3-0) D
Physical science in western civilization, emphasizing the scientific revolution and reaching back to the middle ages and the ancient world. Prerequisite: PHS 251 or equivalent.

PHS 563 Physical Science Practicum 2-6(Spec) F, Sp
Practical experience in observation and teaching of investigative approaches to physical science under supervision of an experienced instructor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

PHS 565 Selected Topics in Physical Science 1-6(Spec) D
Topics not ordinarily covered in regular courses.

PHS 590 Independent Study 1-6(Spec) D
Individual study in an area not covered by regular courses. Prior permission of the instructor must be obtained.

Credit Limitation. Courses in Physical Science that are subject to graduate credit limitation under the policy covering unspecified content or variable credit are: PHS 563, 565, 590.

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