Foundations for the Physical Sciences

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Overview

Subject area

SCP

Catalog Number

160

Course Title

Foundations for the Physical Sciences

Department(s)

Description

This course focuses on the principles of physics and chemistry that form the foundation for college-level, one-year courses in these disciplines, as well as in biology, that are typically gateway offerings for many careers. Subjects covered include measurements and uncertainties, vectors, mechanics, energy, atomic theory, stoichiometry and chemical thermodynamics. The course is intended for students who have not taken chemistry and physics in high school or those whorequire a review of the covered subjects.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Scientific World

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate LaGuardia CC

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

FSW - Flexible Core - Scientific World

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule