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• PHI 151: Introduction to Ethics

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  An in-depth, conceptual analysis of ethical systems and ethical principles by which people govern their lives, with a determination of how such concepts realistically improve "the human condition", promote "happiness1" and lead to attainment of "the good life".
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• PHI 152: Life, Death & Dying

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Presents and interprets philosophical views regarding life guidance systems and the cul- minating aspects of living. Synthesizes the psychological impact of death upon humans, and surveys the chronology of religious attitudes and beliefs about death and life.
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• PHI 201: Political Philosophy

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to the study of political philosophy. It will introduce the student to the most common themes and ideas behind the study of political philosophy, including the role of the state, the role of the individual, and many of the various forms of government. Individual political philosophers and their influence will also be studied.
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• PHY 101: Introductio to Physical Science I

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Historical development and significance of major concepts and theories with emphasis on the nature of physical science and its role in modern life; stresses elements of physics and chemistry with topics from organic chemistry and modern physics also included. Intended for students in non-technical fields.
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• PHY 102: Earth Science

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  This course is a broad and nonquantative survey at the introductory level of topics in astronomy and geology. Major topics included are the solar system, nature of the universe as a whole, and finally to a focus on the earth itself. You will enjoy learning about mountain building, volcanoes, earthquakes, rock, minerals, with a special emphasis placed on local geology.
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• PHY 103: Physics for the Trade Industry

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  A physics course designed for students enrolled in industrial trade curricula. It is designed to emphasize basic physical concepts as applied to industrial/technical fields and to use these applications to improve the physics and mathematics competence of the student
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• PHY 111: Descriptive Astronomy

  3.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  An introductory course in Astronomy covering the solar system, stars, galaxies, light and astronomical instruments, time, celestial mechanics and cosmology. Possibilities and limitations of modern space exploration are discussed.
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• PHY 121: Technical Physics (Mechanical)

  4.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Introduction to mechanics; statics, kinematics, dynamics, work, energy, power, momentum, rotational kinematics, simple machines. Properties of materials. Heat; calorimetry, heat transfer, the gas laws. Introduction to light, sound and electric circuits.
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• PHY 131: General Physics I

  4.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Covers mechanics and the thermal properties of matter. Topics include Newton's laws of motion, static equilibrium, work and energy, momentum, rotational motion, vibrations, and heat.
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• PHY 132: General Physics II

  4.00 Credits

  Luzerne County Community College

  
  Designed as a continuation of General Physics I. Topics include electricity, magnetism, waves, sound, light, optics, and an introduction to modern physics.
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