Physical Science I

In the classroom and in the laboratory, students develop a working understanding of scientific analysis as they first explore the fundamental concepts of classical physics: motion, thermodynamics, waves, and electricity, and then use this knowledge as a basis for considering the nature of light and the electron. In this context students are exposed to the strengths and weaknesses of formulating conclusions from experimental evidence. Some work using spreadsheet software is required, and students gain experience typesetting scientific reports using word processing software.