Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/13/88
PHS110 19892-19945	LEC LAB	4 Credit(s) 0 Credit(s)	3 Period(s) 3 Period(s)
Fundamentals of Physical Science
Survey of the principles of physics and chemistry. Understanding of elementary algebra presumed. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
PHS110   19892-19945	Fundamentals of Physical Science

1.	Differentiate between the properties and characteristics of an object. (I)
2.	Measure accurately using the metric system. (I)
3.	Identify and state the relationship between collections and systems. (I)
4.	Describe the difference between the concept of truth and a scientific principle. (I)
5.	Describe the relationship between units of motion. (II)
6.	Generate the appropriate equations from analysis of a word problem. (II)
7.	Describe the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration. (II)
8.	Describe the difference between energy and matter. (III)
9.	Define work. (III)
10.	Define conservation of energy. (III)
11.	Describe the three methods of energy transfer. (III)
12.	Describe momentum. (IV)
13.	Relate conservation of momentum to conservation of energy. (IV)
14.	Describe the two wave forms. (V)
15.	Label the parts of a wave diagram. (V)
16.	Name the different types of electromagnetic radiations. (V)
17.	Describe the production of a light wave. (V)
18.	Relate the physics of light to human visual perception. (V)
19.	Relate the physics of acoustics to human aural perception. (V)
20.	Define static electricity, current electricity, and magnetism. (VI)
21.	Describe electrical resistance and its causes. (VI)
22.	Describe the earth as a magnet. (VI)
23.	Describe the Bohr model of the atom. (VII)
24.	Locate and label the parts of an atom on a diagram. (VII)
25.	Describe the atomic structural differences among solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. (VII)
26.	Relate changes of state to changes in temperature, heat, and expansion. (VII)
27.	Define compounds, bonds, solutions, acids, bases, and organic compounds. (VIII)
28.	Describe the difference between an organic and an inorganic compound. (VIII)
29.	Describe fission and fusion reactions. (IX)
30.	Describe disintegration of a radioactive material. (IX)
31.	Locate and label the major parts of the nucleus of an atom on a diagram. (IX)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
PHS110   19892-19945	Fundamentals of Physical Science

I. The nature of science A. Objects, properties, and characteristics B. Counting and measuring C. Collections and systems D. Scientific laws and principles II. Mechanics A. Interaction and motion B. Interaction properties of matter C. Interaction and forces D. Measuring forces E. Motion F. Properties of motion described as units III. Energy A. Energy transfer B. Work C. Energy systems D. Conservation of energy E. Energy transformers F. Energy transfer - heat G. Change of state H. Energy sources IV. Momentum A. Impulse and momentum B. Conservation of momentum C. Elastic collisions D. Inelastic collisions E. Angular momentum F. Conservation of angular momentum V. Sound and light A. Vibrations and waves B. Origin of sound C. Energy and sound D. Musical sounds E. Electromagnetic radiations F. Particle and wave nature of light G. Light emission H. Color I. Behavior of light VI. Electricity and magnetism A. Static electricity B. Current electricity C. Magnetism D. Electromagnetic interactions VII. Atomic theory A. Atomic nature of matter B. Solids C. Liquids D. Gases and plasmas E. Temperature, heat, and expansion F. Change of state VIII. Chemical reactions A. Compounds B. Bonds C. Solutions D. Acids and bases E. Organic compounds IX. Nuclear reactions A. The nucleus B. Nuclear model C. Radiation D. Disintegration E. Energy and the nucleus F. Energy and stability G. Fission and fusion H. Nuclear energy production

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