Physical Science 101/111

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Course Catalog Description

Physical Science (PHY SCI) 101 - General Course I - Physical Science
Introduction to the scientific method, astronomy, geology, meteorology. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Credit Hours: 3, 3 lecture hours per week based on sixteen weeks.

Physical Science (PHY SCI) 111 - General Course I - Physical Science
Introduction to the scientific method, astronomy, geology, oceanography, and meteorology. Writing assignments as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Eligibility for English 101 and Math 099 or Higher OR Consent of Department Chairperson. 2 Laboratory hours. 3 Lecture hours. 4 Credit Hours.

Instructor

Joy WalkerProf Joy Walker

Learning About Volcanos at Crater Lake

Currently I'm an adjunct professor emeritus for the City Colleges of Chicago. I was a tenured professor for 30+ years at Truman College. I love to learn and share my enthusiasm for learning. I have many interests. I enjoy learning about science, gardening, cooking and baking, linguistics and languages, drawing, painting and crafting, and literature. I believe we learn best when we are curious, excited, interested and engaged in our own learning processes.

Office Hours
10:00 am to 10:50 am Mon & Wed AND 8:15 am to 8:50 am Fri AND by appointment

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

I support this statement adopted by the Physical Science and Engineering department at Truman College

We are committed to equity, inclusion, diversity and success of students and staff. We retain a fundamental belief that all people belong and deserve fairness, justice, and inclusivity. Our strength comes from our diversity. We celebrate the visible and invisible qualities that make each person unique including, but not limited to, culture, race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity and other identities. In the classroom we focus on treating everyone with dignity, respect, kindness, compassion, and civility. We value a community where all individuals from all levels can participate, contribute, and have a voice.

Course Materials

There is a textbook for this course: Earth Science 15th Edition by Tarbuck, Lutgens and Tasa

However, it is possible to use an earlier edition. You only need the book - not the software package.

book cover 15th edition
15th Edition
book cover 14th edition
14th Edition
book cover 13th edition
13th Edition
book cover 12th edition
12th Edition

Recommended Links - Please report broken links

General

Scale of Measurement

Minerals and Rocks

Mass Wasting and Soils

Maps

Rivers and Lakes

Caves and Groundwater

Glaciers

Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Plate Tectonics

Earth's Core

Geological Time

Impacts

Oceanography

Meteorology

Climate Change

Astronomy Computer Programs

Astronomy Online Resources

Fun Astronomy Links - Music, Stories, Culture