Course Descriptions! Science Division@HFCC 5101 Evergreen Rd., Dearborn, MI 48128

Astronomy	Atmospheric Science	Biology
Chemistry	Engineering	Geology
Physical Science	Physics	Science

Astronomy

ASTR 131 Descriptive Astronomy

3 Cr. Hrs. Designed for general education, consists of a non-mathematical introduction to elements of the astronomical universe by means of lectures and planetarium demonstrations. Organized to interest the individual who is without scientific background but who desires to understand the major units of the universe and their interrelation. Three hours of lecture per week.

ASTR 133 Introductory Astronomy Laboratory

1 Cr. Hr. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ASTR 131. Emphasizes experimentai work with the scientific concepts important in astronomy, including planetarium observation and computer simulation of astronomical events. This course combined with ASTR 131 provides the student with a four-hour laboratory science credit. Two hours of lAhAr~t=~'pPLw - .

Atmospheric Science

ATMS 131 Weather and Climate
3 Cr. Hrs. A non-mathematical introduction to the behavior of the atmosphere and its causes. Topics include atmospheric structure, earth-sun relationships, heat, humidity, clouds, wind, storms, forecasting, pollution, and climate. This course is organized to interest students without scientific background who wish to understand the atmosphere and weather that surround them. Three hours of lecture per week.

Physics

PHYS 120 Technical Physics

4 Cr. Hrs. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 103. Designed mainly to give students majoring in technical areas an understanding of physical principles and their application to industry. This course consists of a study of measurements, forces, motion, and vectors; energy, power, and machines; properties of materials and fluids; and heat and heat transfer. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.

PHYS 121 Technical Physics

4 Cr. Hrs. Prerequisite: PHYS 120. A continuation of PHYS 120 into wave motion and sound, light and optical instruments, electricity and DC electrical circuits, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.

PHYS 131 Liberal Arts Physics

4 Credit Hours. Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and one semester of trigonometry with a grade of C or better or equivalent college courses. A liberal arts course in the principles of physics, including units on mechanics, heat, and sound. Designed to fulfill partially the physics requirement in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, teaching, and law. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week.

PHYS 132 Liberal Arts Physics (Continued)

4 Cr. Hrs.Prerequisite: PHYS 131 with a grade of C or better. A continuation of PHYS 131. Units on electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics are included. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.

PHYS 133 Principles of Physics

4 Cr. Hrs.Prerequisite: One year of high school algebraA one-semester survey course on physical principles of motion, energy, fluids, electromagnetism, waves, light, radiation, and the atom. This course is designed to meet the need for a one-semester course in physics in many areas including Allied Health, teacher education, business, and social science. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.

PHYS 231 Engineering Physics

5 Cr. Hrs. Prerequisite: MATH 180, with MATH 183 recommendedA general course to meet the requirements of engineering students and physics majors. Special emphasis is placed on relating physical principles to mathematical techniques in problem solving. This lecture and laboratory course covers mechanics, wave motion, and thermodynamics. Four hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.

PHYS 232 Engineering Physics (Continued)

5 Cr. Hrs. Prerequisites: PHYS 231 with a grade of C or better and MATH 183;concurrent enrollment in MATH 280 is recommended. A continuation of PHYS 231. Topics covered are electricity and magnetism and physical and geometrical optics. Four hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.

PHYS 233 Engineering Physics (Continued)

4 Cr. Hrs. Prerequisites: PHYS 232 with a grade C or better and MATH 280; MATH 289 is recommended. A continuation of PHYS 232 emphasizing modern physics. Included are topics on solid state physics, nuclear and atomic physics, and fundamental particles. The application of mathematics is limited to elementary use of the wave mechanical approach to quantum mechanics. Four hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.

Physical Science

PSCI 131 Introduction to Physical Science

4 Cr. Hrs. Covers topics from the five major areas of physical science - astronomy, physics, chemistry, geology, and meteorology - in order to help nonscience majors understand and appreciate the interaction between energy and matter in nature. Laboratory experiences are designed to improve scientific intuition and develop confidence in dealing with science. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.

PSCI 133 Atomic Science

2 Cr. Hrs. A non-mathematical introduction to the basic concepts of modern physics. This course is designed to help the non-scientific student to enjoy and appreciate current trends in science, relativity, nuclear and particle physics, and cosmology in particular. The approach taken is historical and philosophical. Effort is made to place concepts in their relation to prevalent world thinking. Two hours of lecture per week.