Inquiry in the Physical Sciences [PSCI]: Course List
Science is an approach to asking and answering questions about the natural world. Scientific inquiry uses empirical observations to formulate logical conclusions supported by the evidence. Scientific inquiry also develops evidence-based arguments to advance knowledge within the scientific community. All courses in the natural sciences categories actively engage students in rigorous study of scientific problems. They emphasize science as a process and help students develop a knowledge-based framework by which to make judgments about current issues as scientifically informed citizens.
To fulfill part of your UCORE graduation requirements, choose one course (3 credits) in Physical Science [PSCI] and choose one course (3 credits) in Biological Science [BSCI] such that either the BSCI course or the PSCI course has a lab hour (1 credit).
Note: Courses that fulfill the lab hour requirement are marked with (L).
- Learn more about required elements for each PSCI course.
| Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMDT | 210 | Textiles (L) | 4 |
| ASTRONOM | 135 | Astronomy (L) | 4 |
| ASTRONOM | 138 | Planets and Planetary Systems | 3 |
| ASTRONOM | 390 | The Night Sky (L) | 1 |
| CHEM | 101 | Introduction to Chemistry (L) | 4 |
| CHEM | 105 | Principles of Chemistry I (L) | 4 |
| PHYSICS | 101 | General Physics | 3 |
| PHYSICS | 111 | General Physics Lab I (L) | 1 |
| PHYSICS | 137 | Physics and Society | 3 |
| PHYSICS | 150 | Physics and Your World | 3 |
| PHYSICS | 201 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
| PHYSICS | 205 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I - Honors (L) | 5 |
| PHYSICS | 211 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I (L) | 1 |
| PHYSICS | 322 | Sound Waves and Music (L) | 4 |
| SCIENCE | 101 | Integrated Science: Origins in the Natural World (L) | 4 |
| SOE | 101 | Welcome to the Earth: Introduction to Geology (L) | 4 |
| SOE | 103 | Other Worlds: Comparative Planetology of Our Solar System | 3 |
| SOE | 105 | Natural Resources and Natural Hazards | 3 |
| SOE | 210 | Earth's History and Evolution (L) | 4 |
| SOE | 230 | Introductory Oceanography | 3 |
| SOE | 250 | Introduction to Earth System Science | 3 |
| SOE | 280 | How the Earth's Climate System Works | 3 |
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