Physical Science

Description

The Physical Science major provides a board background in the sciences. The degree utilizes problem solving, proficiencies in the laboratory techniques and analysis of experimental data and will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively using written, oral, electronic, and graphical means. The major consists of a combination of courses selected from astronomy, chemistry, physical geography, geology, and physics.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Physical Science major, a student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the safe and correct operating procedures in the use and treatment of common laboratory equipment and materials.
2. Employ the scientific method by proposing hypotheses based on observations, testing the hypotheses, critically analyzing experimental data, and formulating conclusions based on the experimental data.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in physical science computations.
4. Employ evidence based reasoning when analyzing information in the completion of non-computational physical science problems.