PH S100L - Physical Science Laboratory

Institution:

Brigham Young University-Idaho

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Description:

Fullfi lls GE Physical Science requirement. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration with PH.S 100. This course consists of a series of twenty-six laboratory assignments. The assignments are drawn from a variety of topics related to physical science. Students will have an opportunity to gain "hands-on" experience applying some of the concepts learned in Ph.S100. For example, students will make measurements of objects in motion and describe the motion in terms of displacement, velocity, and acceleration. Students will investigate electrical circuits and learn about the terminology used to describe the fl ow of electricity. In one of the experiments, students will determine the speed of sound and learn about properties of waves including resonance and harmonics. In all of the assignments, students will learn about the process of collecting, analyzing, and presenting data. Microsoft Excel will be used throughout the course for the purposes of data analysis and presentation. Many of the skills developed in this course will be applicable to a variety of careers unrelated to science. (Fall, Winter, Spring)

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.byui.edu

Phone Number:

(208) 496-1411

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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