Central Arizona College
8470 N. Overfield Road
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Phone: (520) 494-5444
PHY100 Physical Universe
Catalog
Description:
The basic principles of physics and chemistry and their
application in science, technology and everyday life.
Emphasis is on the fundamental behavior of matter and
energy in physical systems with concepts presented and
applied at the mathematical level of elementary algebra.
Credit Hours:
4
Effective Term:
Fall 2009
Terms Offered:
Fall and Spring
Teaching Methods:
Lecture, Lab
Modalities:
Face to Face Hybrid
Prerequisite(s):
MAT092, RDG094
Corequisite(s):
None
Times for Credit:
1
Grading Option:
A/F
Credit Breakdown:
3 Lectures, 3 Labs
Cross Listed:
None
Learning
Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of principles, methods and
applications in the physical sciences.
2. Outline the progression of our view of our place in the
universe from ancient to modern times.
3. State Newton's three laws of motion.
4. Name nature’s two great conservation laws and state
which quantities are being conserved.
5. Identify the four states of matter.
6. Outline the basic organization of the periodic table of
elements.
7. Define the composition and basic structure of the
atmosphere.
8. Define the major geological processes that continually
shape the surface of the earth.
9. Explain the phases of the moon and the lunar cycle.
10. Explain why the earth has seasons.
11. Outline the life cycle of stars in general and our own
sun in particular.
