PS 103 INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY. (3)
Emphasis placed on the earth's dynamic systems, their sources of energy, and their constructive and destructive effects on the earth's crust. Mineralogy and petrology are introduced as well as the various agents of erosion and deposition.

PS 104 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY. (3)
The earth from its cosmic origin to the present with special regard for the physical events and history of life during each of the great divisions of geological time.

PS 106 INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY. (3)
An introductory survey of our solar system and the universe beyond. Topics will include planetary bodies, satellites, comets, meteors, stars, nebulae, galaxies, pulsars, quasars, black holes, along with recognition of the major constellations and other pertinent material of general astronomical interest.

PS 107 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS. (3)
A brief survey of the fundamentals of physics. Topics include kinematics, heat, light, gravity, work, power, energy, and metric conversions. No credit can be earned for this course if the student already has credit for PSP 211, 212, 213, or 214.

PS 108 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY. (3)
A brief survey of the fundamentals of chemistry. Topics include behavior of atoms and molecules, construction of chemical formulas, bonding, and how it affects macrospopic properties. No credit can be earned for this course if the student already has credit for PSC 111 or 112.

PS 200 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC WRITING. (1)
A course designed for undergraduate students to gain experience in scientific writing. Emphasis is on a scientific paper or report, including bibliographic research, data analysis, and oral presentation.

PS 313 METHODS AND MATERIALS IN THE TEACHING OF SCIENCE IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL. (3)
Only open to students admitted to Teacher Education.
This course is taught concurrently with BSB 313.
This course is designed to give the student a knowledge of methods in the teaching of science in junior and senior high school. Emphasis will be placed on practical applications, such as laboratory preparation, safety, and teaching and classroom management. Each student will have the opportunity to do some teaching in the general chemistry laboratories at MUW. Students will also review current reference materials on science teaching, as well as state adopted textbooks in chemistry and other physical sciences.
 This course does not count toward fulfillment of the requirements for the Physical Science major. It is for teacher certification only.