Physical Science General Education Assessment

Students in our general education physical science courses learn foundational concepts in science, the applicaiton of science to society, the nature of science, and critical thinking.

Students in the Practical Chemistry course (Physical Science 1130) experience the full spectrum of inquiry investigations during the course of the semester. They carry out experiments ranging from confirmation of scientific principles to the process of designing their own experiments to solve problems. This laboratory program gives students a better picture of the Nature of Science. Pre and Post assessment of student attitudes about science suggests that students have a greater interest in science after taking the course.