Physical Sciences

Course Descriptions

PSCI131 Introduction to Physical Science
4 Credit Hours

Covers topics from the five major areas of physical science-astronomy, physics, chemistry, geology, and meteorology-in order to help non-science majors understand and appreciate the interaction between energy and matter in nature. Laboratory experiences are designed to improve scientific intuition and develop confidence in dealing with science. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
instructor: Joseph Mottillo

 

PSCI133 Atomic Science
2 Credit Hours

A non-mathematical introduction to the basic concepts of atomic energy. This course is designed to help the non-scientific student enjoy and appreciate current trends in science, nuclear reactions, and atomic energy in particular. The approach taken is historical and philosophical. Effort is made to place concepts in their relation to prevalent world thinking. Two hours of lecture per week.

instructor: Michael C. LoPresto


Physical Science Links to WWW

Astronomy

Astronomy Magazine

Sky and Telescope

Mars Pathfinder Expedition

Astronomy (many links to the WWW)

Atmospheric Science
Atmospheric Science (many links into the WWW)
US Weather Service
Detroit-Weather Channel
Detroit-USA Today Weather
Weather Channel All Cities/States
USA Today Weather
Edinboro University Weather
Global Warming Update
World Climate Report
National Weather Report

 

Geology
Geology Links to the WWW

 

Physical Science
Astronomy
Weather
Geology
Physics

 

Physics
American Association of Physics Teachers
American Association of Physics Teachers
Publications

 

Engineering

 

 

 

Physical Science
Astronomy
Weather
Geology
Physics

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