Savannah State University

Physical Sciences Courses
ENVR	3101K	Environmental Radiation	4 Credits
A study of radioisotops and radiation energy in the environment. Topics to be discussed are atomic structure and nuclear radiation, radioactive decay, interaction of charged particles and electrons with matter, methods of radiation detection, radiation dosimetry and radiation protection. (3-2-4) Prerequisites: PHYS 1111K, PHYS 1112K, and General Inorganic Chemistry
GEOL	1121K	Physical Geology	4 Credits
A course designed for students majoring in environmental science. The course is also useful for students majoring in civil engineering, marine science, and naval science who may take it as an elective. Topics include composition of the earth and its minerals, volcanoes, and earthquakes and their causes. (3-2-4) Prerequisites: MATH 1111 and basic knowledge of chemistry and physics
PHSC	1011K	Physical Science I	4 Credits
A course examining scientific facts and scientific laws pertaining to the physical universe. (3-2-4)
PHSC	1012K	Physical Science II	4 Credits
A study of the earth in space, its form, the geographic grid, and map projections; atmosphere; oceans, ocean tides, and the eclipses; climate;, soils and vegetation; temperature; latitude; heat budget of the earth. The earth's crust and its relief forms are discussed. (3-2-4)