PHS 101 - The Physical World

Institution:

Dutchess Community College

Subject:

Physical Science

Description:

An introductory science course designed to introduce the student to the physical principles that govern the operation of machines that they encounter in their everyday lives. Topics include the metric system, simple machines, work, energy, states of matter, fluids, buoyancy, pressure, heat, nuclear energy, waves, light, color, sound, electricity, magnetism and computers. Laboratory experiments illustrate both the concepts studied and the general techniques of structured experimentation. An electronic calculator is required (functions needed +, -, x). Note: Students must register for both a lecture and a lab. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab, 4 Credit Hours.

Credits:

0.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sunydutchess.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 431-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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