CHEM 400 - Physical Sciences for Elementary School Teachers

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

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Description:

Designed to educate K-6 elementary school teachers in the basic principles of physical sciences. The areas covered are: the nature of matter, reactions and interactions of molecules, force and motion of particles, sources and transformations of energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, light, and sound. An elective course recommended for those students declaring a special field in science or any liberal studies majors intending to enroll in credential programs upon graduation; however, it does not fulfill the Physical Sciences requirement of the liberal studies major. Two hours of lecture and two hours of activities in a discovery/thematic approach to learning the basic principles of chemistry and physics.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csusm.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 750-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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