GS 104 - Physical Science: Physics

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): MTH 60 or MTH 63 or higher-level math or designated placement, and RD 90 or WR 91, or designated placement.

Corequisite(s): GS 104L

Recommended Prerequisite(s): MTH 65

Course Description: This is the first of the general science series and is a prerequisite to many other science courses. Studies the fundamental concepts and principles of physics. Includes topics in scientific reasoning and measurement, forces, motion, energy, gravity, mechanics, heat, electricity, sound, and light. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Apply algebra, dimensional analysis, and logical reasoning to solve physical science problems. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#2: Apply concepts of force and motion.
CLO#3: Apply concepts of momentum and energy.
CLO#4: Apply concepts of electricity and magnetism.
CLO#5: Apply concepts of waves and optics.