Basic principles of weather including a study of the atmosphere's origin, composition, circulation patterns, energy budget and its role in the hydrologic cycle. Instruments and techniques of astronomy, constellations, coordinate systems, planetary motion, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. A continuation of 275. Advanced Physical Science - 4 hours Inquiry activities are used to teach concepts in the areas of mechanics, light, electricity, magnetism and microchemistry. The computer is used to aid in instruction in all of these areas.
Emphasis is placed on the development of process and critical thinking skills.
The analysis and design of electronic circuits, amplifiers and instrumentation. Fall only, odd years. A more advanced study of selected topics in electricity and modern physics including introductory concepts in atomic and nuclear physics. A continuation of PHYS 346 . Introductory concepts in quantum mechanics and quantum statistics will be treated.