Course Overview

An introduction to the study of physical science with an emphasis on chemistry. Explores the scientific method; formation of scientific theories, specifically the atomic theory; various interactions of matter, organic chemistry, and biochemistry; and chemistry involved in searching for alternative energy sources.

The course is designed for high-school sophomores or higher.

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Prerequisite

None, but requires some basic mathematics for conversions in the metric system and in the solution of simple equations.

Required Materials

Course requires Microsoft Word.

The following textbook is required for this course:

Hewitt, et al. Conceptual Physical Science: Explorations. 2nd edition.. Addison Wesley, 2009. ISBN 978-0321567918