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PHYS 101 Physical Science II/Earth Science and Astronomy

This course is a lecture course intended for non-science majors in which the principles of meteorology, geology and astronomy are covered. However, students spend one class hour each week in a laboratory environment where they learn to interpret weather and topographic maps, identify common minerals and rocks, and complete various exercises to help them gain an understanding of other meteorologic, geologic and astronomical phenomena.
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Other: 1