PHYS 407 - Investigations in Physical Science for Teachers

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

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Description:

Designed to teach some of the basic principles in Physical Science. Content will vary but will include one or more of the following: properties of matter, heat and temperature, chemical energy, light and optics, electricity and magnetism, electric circuits, kinematics, dynamics, introductory astronomy, chemical bonding, or chemical reactions. Taught in a guided inquiry/discovery format with a significant hands-on experimental component. May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units of credit with consent of instructor. One hour of lecture and two hours of activities. Also offered as CHEM 407. Students may not receive credit for both. Enrollment Requirement: MATH 115 and completion of a lower-division physical science course.

Credits:

2.00

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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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