Course Syllabus

SAC LogoChem/PhySci 115 Syllabus

Course Description: 

For non-science majors. Basic chemistry and scientific principles. The course is an activity-based and discussion-oriented course with three major goals: (1) to help you construct an understanding of physical science concepts that you can apply to explain phenomena that are interesting, and related to real-world experiences and typically included in an elementary school science curriculum, (2) to help you develop positive attitudes about science and to help you develop confidence in your ability to do science, (3) to help you take an active role in learning and thinking about science, rather than passively listening to lectures and reading a textbook.

Textbook Information:  

The required text for this course is:

Inquiry into Physical Science: A Contextual Approach, R. Nanes

Volume 1 and Volume 2 (available in the SAC bookstore)


Additional Course Information: 
You will need a calculator, and graph paper


Student Learning Objectives:                                                                                      1. To apply scientific methodology through active experimental methods and experience 

2. To evaluate the validity and limitations of theories and scientific claims in interpreting experimental results 

3. To recognize the importance of scientific paradigms and methods in understanding scientific concepts

4. To solve theoretical or experimental problems that require knowledge of science concepts and scientific reasoning

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Course Syllabus:  115 Syllabus Fall 2017.pdf

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