Physics I
Physics I is a Freshmen course which presents the topics of matter,
heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism in preparation for future
science courses of Chemistry, Biology and Physics II. The text used is
Conceptual Physics which presents a three-step learning sequence of
exploration, concept development and application. Hands-on activities
are important to an understanding of the concepts and are presented in
a laboratory class at least once a week but more likely two times a week.
Chemistry
Chemistry is a Sophomore course that investigates the macroscopic and submicroscopic
composition and behavior of matter. The basic concepts of chemistry are presented with
the conceptual method to help students visualize how the behavior of atoms and molecules
explain the macroscopic environment in their daily lives.