3 hrs., 3 credits. Prerequisite: Placement at college level or completion of required prep courses.
Students will discover and develop an understanding of the nature and structure of the fundamental concepts and principles of physical science. The application of these principles to specific scientific problems of current interest will be explored. Topics from physical science and chemistry will provide the basis for the development of concepts and principles which will then be applied to the study of natural history, astronomy, geology, and meteorology.

Gordon Rule word requirement: 1,500 words.