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111, 112, 113 PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR NON-SCIENCE STUDENTS (PSNS) I, II, III-F-W-S (4,4,4 credits). Basic principles of chemistry and physics. Intended as a Liberal Education course for students not majoring in an area of science. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Courses may be taken in any sequence. This sequence of courses may also be used to fulfill Liberal Education requirements. (Applies to Liberal Education Area IV ).

210 ASTRONOMY I - S (4 credits). A descriptive treatment of the solar system, stellar astronomy, the galaxy, and cosmology. Lecture.

302 SURVEY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE (4 credits). A descriptive study of the chemical and physical concepts in the elementary school curriculum. For all elementary education majors not seeking a concentration in a physical or broad science. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour per week. (May not be offered every year.)

303 METEOROLOGY -W (4 credits). Composition and general structure of the atmosphere, radiation from the sun and earth, temperature distribution, weather elements, circulation systems which produce weather and weather changes. Lecture. Prerequisite: one year of college physics or one year of college chemistry, or consent of the instructor.

492 DIRECTED GROUP STUDY (2 credits). When taken as a seminar, the following description may apply: Group discussion and study of classical and recent concepts of science. (May not be offered every year.) Prerequisite: Completed minor in one of the sciences, or consent of instructor. NOTE: May be repeated for a total of four quarter hours.


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