Physical Sciences

Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement for students majoring in Business, Communication, Fine Arts, Humanities, and other non-Science disciplines.
Fulfills high school Foundational Science requirement if taken with the lab (CHEM 1015), or Applied Science requirement if taken without the lab.
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: Emphasizes basic chemical concepts within daily life. CHEM 1015 lab course recommended but not required. Inclusive Access Course Material fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Use the language of chemistry. 2. Use the Periodic Table of Elements to predict the behavior of atoms. 3. Apply chemical skills such as balancing an equation or drawing a Lewis dot structure for a covalent compound. 4. Explain how chemical concepts apply to the world around you and your everyday life.

Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement for students majoring in Health Sciences, Family & Consumer Science, Natural Resources, or Agriculture.
Fulfills high school Foundational or Advanced Science requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or MATH 1040 (All grade C- or higher) or Math Placement score 23 or higher.
Course Description: Not appropriate for students majoring in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, pre-Medical, pre-Dental or other pre-professional program. First semester in a 2-course sequence covering fundamental laws and reactions of general inorganic and organic chemistry, including the basic organic functional groups. Successful completion satisfies prerequisite for CHEM 1120. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and apply the major principles and vocabulary of general and organic chemistry, including the relationships between chemicals and life. 2. Describe and use the periodic table to predict the behavior of elements, compounds, and atoms. 3. Apply basic skills such as balancing chemical equations, drawing Lewis dot structures, and predicting the results of radioactive decay. 4. Discuss basic chemical reactions, organic functional groups in larger molecules, and predicting products of basic chemical reactions. Course fee required.

Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement for students interested in the Health Professions.
Fulfills high school Foundational or Advanced Science requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or higher (Grade C- or higher) or equivalent math placement score.
Course Description: This course will meet the needs of pre-Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and other allied health students to become acquainted with key aspects of chemistry. Key aspects of General/Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry will be discussed. Four hours of lecture per week. Not appropriate for students majoring in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, pre-Medical, or pre-Dental programs. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and apply the major principles and vocabulary of general, organic, and biochemistry, including the relationships between chemicals and life. 2. Describe and use the periodic table to predict the behavior of elements, compounds, and atoms. 3. Apply basic skills such as balancing chemical equations, drawing Lewis dot structures, predicting the results of radioactive decay, and identifying organic functional groups. 4. Discuss the chemical processes involved in biological functions such as chemical buffers, protein formation, and carbohydrate metabolism. Course fee required.

Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement for students majoring in Life or Physical Sciences, Engineering, and pre-professional programs (pre-medical, pre-dental, etc.).
Fulfills high school Foundational or Advanced Science requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 1050 or higher (Grade C or higher) or equivalent placement score taken within 2 years prior to enrollment in this course.
Course Description: Provides theoretical and practical framework for further study in the sciences; emphasizes measurement, stoichiometry, the nature of the atom, chemical periodicity, the states of matter, thermodynamics and bonding. Successful completion satisfies pre-requisite for CHEM 1220. Completion of a prior Chemistry course is strongly recommended before enrolling in this course. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply chemical principles to the understanding of the physical and natural world. 2. Utilize mathematical skills and the mole concept to solve chemical problems in balancing reaction equations, mass relationships, stoichiometry and their application to titrations. 3. Predict atomic structure, chemical bonding or molecular geometry based on theoretical models and results of empirical studies including periodic trends. 4. Describe the intermolecular forces which influence the properties of gases, liquids, and solids, and quantitatively determine the physical state of materials. 5. Determine the solubility, concentrations, and ionic properties of compounds dissolved in aqueous solution. Course fee required.

Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement. Optional lab: ENVS 1015
Fulfills high school Applied Science requirement.
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: Introduction to the field of environmental science, focusing on how an understanding of the natural world around us and the application of scientific method can help us address problems facing our planet. Subject areas include environmental policy, natural resources, energy, and human impact to the environment. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic fundamental laws, concepts, and theories in the physical sciences. 2. Explain and apply the scientific method. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the process of science by being able to interpret data in the form of tables, graphs, and charts and communicate those finding in oral and/or written form. 4. Describe a variety of environmental problems and solutions in a scientific context. 5. Evaluate environmental issues using a scientific approach.

Fulfills Physical Science General Education requirement.
Fulfills high school Foundational Science requirement if taken with the lab (GEO 1015), or Applied Science requirement if taken without the lab.
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: Focuses on the physical dynamics of the natural environment, delineating its geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere components, and their global patterns of interaction. Highlights the processes of science that underpin this systemic view of the world. Emphasizes issues of resource availability, along with their political and social ramifications. Particular emphasis is placed on the challenges natural hazards present to civilization, worldwide. The extraordinary geology of the region surrounding DSU is featured in many textbook and lecture examples. One field trip required. GEO 1015 OR GEO 2000R lab course recommended. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain how the scientific method works and outlining how it is employed. 2. Explain the formation of the Earth and Solar System. 3. Explain and model the fundamentals of how plate tectonics works, including the formation of geologic structures and the mechanics of earthquakes. 4. Explain what minerals are and how they are classified. 5. Identify the three types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic), explaining how they form, and detailing their classifications. 6. Explain how surface processes work, generate and transport sediment, and shape the Earth’s surface. 7. Explain how stratigraphic and radiometric dating work and are used in determining the age of a rock. 8. Explain how and why Earth’s climate varies over time and how humans affect the climate. 9. Identify various geological natural resources and explaining how they form and are obtained. Course fee required.

Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement for students not majoring in Physics, other Sciences, or Engineering.
Fulfills high school Foundational Science requirement if taken with the lab (PHYS 1015), or Applied Science requirement if taken without the lab.
Prerequisites: ACT Math Placement score 23 or higher; OR MATH 1010 (Grade C or higher).
Course Description: Covers the basic concepts of physics in an historical perspective, providing many practical examples that demonstrate the role of physics in their everyday life. PHYS 1015 lab course recommended but not required. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of Newton’s laws of motion; momentum and energy conservation; electricity and magnetism; and modern physics.

Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement intended for students not majoring in Physics, other Sciences, or Engineering.
Fulfills high school requirement for Applied Science.
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: Covers a general study of the solar system, including the formation of the solar systems and a brief description of its parts. Also covers a brief history of astronomy and a general study of the known universe. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills. 2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills. 3. Relate basic physics and chemistry to the origin and development of planetary systems and galaxies. 4. Describe the night sky and how its appearance changes with time and position. 5. Describe the history of astronomy and the evolution of scientific ideas. 6. Explain that physical laws and processes are universal and can be explored using the scientific method. Course fee required