Physical Science is a service discipline that offers courses required for majors in mathematics, computer science, chemistry, biology, earth and environmental science, and education (certification). Many of these courses also satisfy the college-wide empirical knowledge and lab science requirements; in addition, they can also serve as an enrichment course for interested students.
You can obtain more information from the coordinator for this discipline, Deborah Otis at 757.455.3374 or e-mail dotis@vwc.edu.
Physical Science Courses
PHSC 100 Introduction to Physical Science (3)
Emphasizes the relevance of physical science in understanding the everyday world, and explores connections between physics and chemistry. Topics include energy, electricity, magnetism, work, heat, light, the nucleus, the atom, chemical bonds, and chemical reactions. Intended for non-science students. Offered each fall.
PHSC 101 Introduction to Physical Science Laboratory (1)
An introductory physical science lab course to accompany PHSC 100. Students have opportunities to explore principles common to physics and chemistry through hands-on exercises. Designed for non-science students. Prerequisite: PHSC 100. Offered each fall.