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Physical Sciences Course Descriptions
The Definition of IAI GECC Physical and Life Sciences
Specific course descriptions: IAI GECC Life Sciences
Physics
P1 900: General Education Physics (3-5 semester credits)
A course that introduces the concepts and methods of physics,
including mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Policies on acceptance of AP credit vary among academic
programs and from institution to institution, so AP credit toward the GECC
or major requirements is not guaranteed. In general, a score of 3 or higher
on the AP Physics exam may be considered as equivalent to successful
completion of courses approved for P1 900L.
P1 900L: General Education Physics (3-5 semester credits)
A laboratory course that introduces the concepts and methods of physics,
including mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Policies on acceptance of AP credit vary among academic
programs and from institution to institution, so AP credit toward the GECC
or major requirements is not guaranteed. In general, a score of 3 or higher
on the AP Biology exam may be considered as equivalent to successful
completion of courses approved for L1 900L.
P1 901: Physics and Society (3-5 semester credits)
Examines selected concepts and methods from the following topics relating
to physical phenomena encountered in the natural world and in human society:
mechanics, heat, acoustics and waves, light and optics, and modern physics.
P1 901L: Physics and Society (3-5 semester credits)
A laboratory course that examines selected concepts and methods from the following topics relating
to physical phenomena encountered in the natural world and in human society:
mechanics, heat, acoustics and waves, light and optics, and modern physics.
P2 900: Calculus-based Physics I (4-5 semester credits)
Topics include: mechanics (kinematics, Newton's 3 laws, work and energy, conservation of linear momentum, angular momentum, rotational dynamics, gravitation and Kepler's law, and harmonic motion), electricity and magnetism (charge; electric field and potential; resistance, capacitance, and inductance; RCL circuits; laws of Gauss, Ampere and Faraday; magnetic properties; and Maxwell's equations), heat and fluids (laws of thermodynamics, ideal gases and thermal properties, Kinetic theory of gases, and fluid mechanics) and optics.
P2 900L: Calculus-based Physics I (4-5 semester credits)
A laboratory course - Topics include mechanics (kinematics, Newton's 3 laws, work and energy, conservation of linear momentum, angular momentum, rotational dynamics, gravitation and Kepler's law, and harmonic motion), electricity and magnetism (charge; electric field and potential; resistance, capacitance, and inductance; RCL circuits; laws of Gauss, Ampere and Faraday; magnetic properties; and Maxwell's equations), heat and fluids (laws of thermodynamics, ideal gases and thermal properties, Kinetic theory of gases, and fluid mechanics) and optics.
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Chemistry
P1 902: General Education Chemistry (3-5 semester credits)
A course emphasizing the general principles and theories
of chemistry, including fundamentals of inorganic chemistry, atomic structure
and states of matter, bonding, stoichiometry, acid-base concepts, periodicity
and solution chemistry. A score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry exam will be accepted as P1 902L. This does NOT mean, however, that the exam and score can also be used to substitute for a similar course required in a specific major.
P1 902L: General Education Chemistry (3-5 semester credits)
A laboratory course emphasizing the general principles and theories
of chemistry, including fundamentals of inorganic chemistry, atomic structure
and states of matter, bonding, stoichiometry, acid-base concepts, periodicity
and solution chemistry. A score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry exam will be accepted as P1 902L. This does NOT mean, however, that the exam and score can also be used to substitute for a similar course required in a specific major.
P1 903: Chemistry and Society (3-5 semester credits)
Examines the influence of chemistry on society through the study of
contemporary issues such as health, environment and other applications
of chemistry to everyday life.
P1 903L: Chemistry and Society (3-5 semester credits)
A laboratory course that examines the influence of chemistry on society through the study of
contemporary issues such as health, environment and other applications
of chemistry to everyday life.
P1 904: General Education Organic Chemistry (3-5 semester credits)
Fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including general aspects
of structure, bonding and nomenclature. Stresses the correlation of structure
to physical properties and chemical reactivity. May include commercial
and/or biological applications of organic compounds.
P1 904L: General Education Organic Chemistry (3-5 semester credits)
A laboratory course that studied the fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including general aspects
of structure, bonding and nomenclature. Stresses the correlation of structure
to physical properties and chemical reactivity. May include commercial
and/or biological applications of organic compounds.
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Earth Science
P1 905: Earth Science (3-5 semester credits)
Examines basic principles and concepts of earth sciences. Concepts
may be drawn from 1 or more of the following: geology, meteorology, oceanography,
astronomy or climatology.
P1 905L: Earth Science (3-5 semester credits)
A laboratory course that examines basic principles and concepts of earth sciences. Concepts
may be drawn from 1 or more of the following: geology, meteorology, oceanography,
astronomy or climatology.
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Astronomy
P1 906: Introduction to Astronomy (3-5 semester credits)
Examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system,
stars and galaxies, planetary motions, atoms and radiation and the origin
and evolution of the universe.
P1 906L: Introduction to Astronomy (3-5 semester credits)
A laboratory course that examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system,
stars and galaxies, planetary motions, atoms and radiation and the origin
and evolution of the universe.
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Geology
P1 907: Introduction to Geology (3-5 semester credits)
Examines basic geologic principles from a physical or historical
perspective. Includes such topics as the formation of rocks and minerals;
internal and external processes modifying the earth's surface and phenomena;
and the evolutionary history of the earth, including its life forms, oceans
and atmosphere.
P1 907L: Introduction to Geology (3-5 semester credits)
A laboratory course that examines basic geologic principles from a physical or historical
perspective. Includes such topics as the formation of rocks and minerals;
internal and external processes modifying the earth's surface and phenomena;
and the evolutionary history of the earth, including its life forms, oceans
and atmosphere.
P1 908: Environmental Geology (3-5 semester credits)
Examines human interaction with geologic processes and hazards, including
earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, subsidence, hydrology and flooding;
occurrence and availability of geologic resources, such as energy, water
and minerals; and land use planning, pollution, waste disposal, environmental
impact, health and law.
P1 908L: Environmental Geology (3-5 semester credits)
A laboratory course that examines human interaction with geologic processes and hazards, including
earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, subsidence, hydrology and flooding;
occurrence and availability of geologic resources, such as energy, water
and minerals; and land use planning, pollution, waste disposal, environmental
impact, health and law.
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Physical Geography
P1 909: Physical Geography (3-5 semester credits)
Emphasizes elements of the physical environment, including atmospheric,
climatic, hydrologic and geologic processes; the spatial variations of
these processes; and the inter-relationship between these processes and
the human environment.
P1 909L: Physical Geography (3-5 semester credits)
A laboratory course that emphasizes elements of the physical environment, including atmospheric,
climatic, hydrologic and geologic processes; the spatial variations of
these processes; and the inter-relationship between these processes and
the human environment.
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Interdisciplinary
P9 900: General Physical Science (3-5 semester credits)
Emphasizes the fundamental principles of chemistry, physics, geology,
meteorology and astronomy and the philosophical importance of scientific
discoveries.
P9 900L: General Physical Science (3-5 semester credits)
A laboratory course that emphasizes the fundamental principles of chemistry, physics, geology,
meteorology and astronomy and the philosophical importance of scientific
discoveries.
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