SC 111A - Investigations in Physical Sciences

Institution:

Merrimack College

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Description:

This course is an introduction into the physical sciences through hands-on experiments. Emphasis is placed on investigative learning through scientific method and hands-on experimentation into the topics that have a direct link to chemistry, physics, and earth’s environment. To develop a broad knowledge and understanding of science, concepts such as study of matter, the environment, physical and chemical changes, forms of energy, physics of sound, light, magnetism and electricity, geology including ores, minerals and gems, earth chemistry and astronomy are explored. This course satisfies the mathematics and science distribution requirement for non-science majors.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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