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SCI121: Introduction to Physical Science
Prerequisite(s): MTH110

This course is designed as an introduction to physical science. Topics include motion, conservation laws, gravity, thermal physics, and thermodynamics. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to describe the scientific method, explain and define the principles and terminology of physical science, and use formulas to solve related problems.
 

Motion

Fun@learning.physics
Online course on the study of motion (click on topic to begin) (PDF)

Mechanics
Interactive textbook section on mechanics from the University of Cincinnati

Newton's First Law of Motion
Tutorial from the Physics Classroom


Gravity

Free Fall and the Acceleration of Gravity
Tutorial from the Physics Classroom

Gravity
Article on what gravity does from the M. Casco Learning Center


Thermodynamics and Thermal Physics

Chemical Thermodynamics
Site created by the Shodor Education Foundation discusses the five topics of thermodynamics: heat and work, energy, enthalpy, entropy, and free energy

Heat and Thermodynamics
Bubble chart with links to topics in heat and thermodynamics from Georgia State University

Thermodynamics and Thermal Physics
Articles and resources from About.com

Conservation Laws

Conservation of Energy and Gravity
Initial velocity example of a ball thrown from a window from About.com

Conservation Laws
Encyclopedia entry from Infoplease.com


Textbook Companion Website

The Physical Universe
Monthly readings, chapter weblinks, chapter outlines, daily study guides, and more

Additional Sites of Interest

Amusement Park Physics
Learn how the laws of physics affect amusement park ride design from Learner.org

Climate.org
Resources on the relationship between climate and life on Earth

GEsource
Geography and environment information gateway

International System of Units
Modern metric system of measurement universally used in science

NASA
Official site for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Science Foundation
Highlights of site include research overviews, classroom resources, and a multimedia gallery

PSCR
Collection of physical science resources for education

PSIgate
Physical sciences information gateway

Science and Technology for Citizens on FirstGov.gov
Official information and services from the U.S. Government

Scirus
Science-specific search engine

Sheffield Chemdex
Web directory for chemistry

Understanding and Using the Scientific Method
Article from About.com

WebElements Periodic Table
Each element is a clickable link to additional information about the element
 
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