Section outline

  • Welcome to Physical Science I!

    Course Introduction

    Statewide Common Course Description: Physical Science I Survey of concepts in physics and chemistry. 

    Additional Description: This course introduces fundamental laws, modern theories, and principles of physical science. The emphasis will be concentrated on 1 & 2-D motion, Vectors, Newton’s Laws, Gravitation, Momentum, Work and energy, Thermodynamics, Waves, Electricity and Magnetism, Astronomy, and chemistry concepts in the areas of measurement, chemical and physical properties of matter, atomic and molecular structure, chemical equations and stoichiometry, reactions, energy relationships, periodicity, bonding, gas laws, and solutions.  Integrated into the course are problem-solving and quantitative approaches. This course is intended for a non-science curriculum. 

    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    • Course Learning Outcomes
      • (CLO1) Explain and apply the basic laws and principles governing the nature of matter, motion, work and energy forms, waves, electricity, magnetism, and special topics in astronomy.
      • (CLO2) Use a basic scientific vocabulary that relates to course content.
      • (CLO3) Recognize and explain many physical phenomena observed in the physical environment.
      • (CLO4) Use the scientific method in concert with the basic laws of physics to model, analyze, and interpret physical scenarios in the course materials to everyday life.
      • (CLO5) Use simple mathematical skills to solve problems that pertain to the physical environment.
      • (CLO6) Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of chemistry concepts in the areas of measurement, chemical and physical properties of matter, atomic and molecular structure, chemical equations and stoichiometry, reactions, energy relationships, periodicity, bonding, gas laws, and solutions.
      • (CLO7) Analyze and solve fundamental quantitative chemistry problems.
      • (CLO8) Apply chemical principles to understanding natural phenomena, emerging chemistry-related technology, and materials encountered in everyday life.

    Navigating the Course
    Adopting an institution should provide learners information on how to navigate the course. Consider adding an introductory navigation video. Text description could include, for example:

    This course is set up in Modules covering various topics which may be accessed from the course navigation menu on the left or by scrolling below. Modules may be collapsed in the menu and it the body of the course to minimize scrolling. Each module includes the relevant chapters followed by various activities, which may include discussion forums, listening activities and quizzes, practice quizzes, module tests, and other relevant activities as appropriate for each module. Many items are required and may be marked as completed automatically when the activity has been submitted (the broken check box), but others will marked as done by the student (the solid check box). 

    Please move through the items below and continue through the Learner Support and Getting Started modules before moving on to Module 1. Be sure to check for announcements and due dates to stay on track.


    Creative Commons ImageThis course and its contents, developed by authors Shirley Vides, Mostafa Elasaar, James Boffenmyer, and Editor: Esperanza M. Zenon, are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network, except where otherwise noted. 
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