MACC

Physical Science

Course Descriptions/Common Syllabi

This section contains descriptions of courses offered at Moberly Area Community College. Not all of the courses listed in this section are offered every semester. Information on where and when these courses are available may be found in each semester’s course schedule available on the Course Offerings page. Contact advising for more information.

MACC Common Syllabi

Common syllabi can be accessed by visiting the Syllabus Library. If you need a specific syllabus or additional course information not found in the library, please contact us at Syllabus@macc.edu.

Syllabus Library

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PHY 101  Foundations of Physical Science  3-2-4  CORE42Logo_sM  (MOTR PHYS110L)
The course provides a study of basic concepts of physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, and meteorology and their interrelation in the physical world. This course includes a laboratory component and is intended for nonscience majors. Prerequisite and Corequisite: Eligible placement into or completion of MTH 140 or higher or concurrent enrollment in MTH 095 or any math corequisite.

PHY 120 Foundations of Chemistry  3-2-4  CORE42Logo_sM  (MOTR CHEM100L)
Foundations of Chemistry introduces students to the basic principles of chemistry. Topics covered include scientific measurement, atomic and molecular structure, chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, solutions and gases. This course is intended for non-science majors and includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite and Corequisite: Eligible placement into or completion of MTH 140 or higher or concurrent enrollment in MTH 095 or any math corequisite.

PHY 121 General Chemistry I  3-4-5  CORE42Logo_sM  (MOTR CHEM150L)
General Chemistry I is the first course in the general chemistry sequence and emphasizes the fundamental principles of chemistry. Topics include measurement, physical and chemical processes, nomenclature, atomic structure, quantum theory, stoichiometry, molecular structure, bonding theory, physical properties of gases, thermochemistry, and properties of solutions. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental chemical laws and concepts and will obtain prerequisite chemical knowledge needed for advancement to General Chemistry II. This course is designed for pre-professional, science, and engineering majors but is open to all students who have met the prerequisite. Course includes a laboratory component. Pre- and corequisite: Placement scores for MTH201 or completion or concurrent enrollment in MTH140, MTH142, or MTH150. Students continuing on to PHY122 must have “C” or higher in MTH140 or MTH150.

PHY 122 General Chemistry II  3-4-5
General Chemistry II is the second course in the general chemistry sequence. The course includes study of chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction reactions, nuclear chemistry, and introduction to carbon chemistry. This course is designed for pre-professional, science, and engineering majors but is open to all students who have met the prerequisite. Course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Completion of PHY121 and MTH140 or MTH150 all with a grade of “C” or higher.

PHY 125 Foundations of Physics  3-2-4  CORE42Logo_sM  (MOTR PHYS100L)
Foundations of Physics is an introductory course which presents the fundamental concepts and symbolism of physics with applications to everyday life. The course emphasizes mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and some modern developments. Course includes a laboratory component and is intended for non-science majors. Prerequisite and corequisite: Eligible placement into or completion of MTH 140 or higher or concurrent enrollment in MTH 095 or any math corequisite. (FA)

PHY 140 Soil Science  3-2-4  CORE42Logo_sM  (MOTR PHYS110LES)
Introduction to the chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils; the origin, classification, and distribution of soils and their influence on people and food production; the management and conservation of soils; and the environmental impact of soil use.

PHY 160 Earth Science  3-0-3  CORE42Logo_sM  (MOTR PHYS110ES)
This introductory geoscience course emphasizes basic principles of astronomy, geology, oceanography and meteorology. Topics covered include the origin of the Universe, solar system and Earth, minerals and rocks, plate tectonics geologic time, prehistoric life and evolution, ocean structure and life, weather and climate change. This course does not include a laboratory component.

PHY 162 General Astronomy  3-0-3  CORE42Logo_sM  (MOTR ASTR100)
This is an introductory astronomy course with no laboratory component. It surveys solar system bodies, stellar evolution, galaxies, the universe, and the history of human discovery.

PHY 163 Geology  3-2-4  CORE42Logo_sM  (MOTR GEOL100L)
Geology is a survey course focusing on the study of Earth’s materials, forms, and processes. Topics covered include rock and mineral classification, Earth’s dynamic interior and physical processes operating to shape Earth’s land forms. Designed for the non-science major, this course includes a laboratory component and may include field trips.

PHY 164 Atmospheric Science 3-0-3  CORE42Logo_sM  (MOTR PHYS110AS)
This is an introductory course covering the fundamental principles of meteorology and provides insight into atmospheric phenomena including weather, optical effects, and physical forces influencing air circulation in the earth’s atmosphere. This course does not include a laboratory component.

PHY 181 General Physics I  3-2-4  CORE42Logo_sM  (MOTR PHYS150L)
General Physics I is the first course in an algebra-based physics sequence. The course covers the principles of mechanics, gravity, thermodynamics, and waves with an emphasis on problem solving and application. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge needed for advancement to General Physics II. This course is designed for pre-professional and life-science majors but is open to all students who have met the prerequisite. Course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Completion of MTH140 or MTH150 with grade of “C” or higher. Recommended Corequisite:  MTH145

PHY 182 General Physics II  3-2-4
General Physics II is the second course in an algebra-based physics sequence. The course covers the principles of electricity, magnetism, circuits, and light with an emphasis on problem solving and application. This course is designed for pre-professional and life- science majors but is open to all students who have met the prerequisite. Course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Completion of PHY181 with a grade of “C” or higher.

PHY 201  Engineering Physics I  3-4-5  CORE42Logo_sM  (MOTR PHYS200L)
PHY201 is the first course in a calculus-based physics sequence for science and engineering students. The course covers the principles of mechanics, gravity, thermodynamics, and waves with an emphasis on problem solving and application in science and engineering. Course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: MTH201 with a grade of “C” or better. Recommended Corequisite: MTH202.

PHY 202 Engineering Physics II  3-4-5
PHY202 is the second course in a calculus-based physics sequence for science and engineering students. The course covers the principles of electricity, magnetism, circuits, and light with an emphasis on problem solving and application in science and engineering. Course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: PHY201 and MTH202 with a grade of C or better. Recommended Corequisite: MTH203.

PHY 299 Special Studies in Physical Science  (1-6)-0-(1-6)
This course will consist of specialized study in areas of the department, which are not covered in-depth in courses already offered. Students may take no more than three Special Studies courses in any one discipline. (IN)

2001-2002 Men’s Basketball Team

Nate Johnson
Marcus Hill
Travis Wallace
Andrew Harmon
Anthony Hill
Devan Moss

Derrick Wiley
Terrance Chapman
Marvin Moss
Antonio Burks
Bobby Ewing
Raymond Warner
Andre Thornton (Manager)

Raynard Sills

In the 1973-74 basketball season, Sills scored 529 points.  Under Coach Charlie Spoonhour, four players on the same team put up over 500 points that season, a record that still held when Sills was inducted into the Hall of Fame.  The Hounds finished 32-8 that season, taking third place at the National Tournament.  Sills returned for his sophomore year, lead the team with 535 points, averaging 17.8 per game, and was named to the 1975 All-Region XVI team.  He spent one season at Georgia State University; ruled ineligible for the next season, he returned to Moberly to marry his long-time girlfriend.

Jermark “Marty” Wise

Wise was named Greyhound Defensive Player of the Year his freshman year, and closed his MACC career with a 12.0 points per game average.  He received All-Region XVI accolades during both of his seasons at MACC and, in 2005, he was named to the NJCAA All-Tournament Team and received Third Team All-American accolades.  Wise transferred to the University of Southern Indiana, where he served as team captain and led USI to two regular-season conference titles and two conference tournament championships.

Eddie “E.J.” Smith

Smith received a number of honors, including First Team All-Region XVI in 2004, Greyhound Most Valuable Player in 2004, and All-American Honorable Mention in 2004.  He was named NJCAA Player-of-the-Year in 2005; at the time of his induction, he was the only Greyhound in history to receive this  honor.  During that same season, Smith was also named to the NJCAA All-Tournament Team and earned First Team All-American honors.  He finished his MACC career with 1086 points and 425 assists.  After MACC, Smith transferred to Texas A&M, then the University of Illinois-Springfield for his senior year.  After college, Smith played professionally for eight years with the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the Lawton-Fort Sill Cavalry in Oklahoma, where he was a member of three championship teams, and the Windsor Express of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL), winning a championship in 2012. 

Dewella Holliday-Shuck

Shuck rewrote the record books at MACC, taking the All-Time Leading Scorer record with 1,408 points.  She was named All-American and All-Region XVI Player in both of her MACC seasons.  Shuck took her skills to the University of Texas-San Antonio, where she was named Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year in 2003, an All-Team Letter Winner in 2003 and 2004, and Second Team All-Conference in 2004.  While at UTSA, she scored 589 career points and pulled down 290 career rebounds.

Carrie Ragar McKinney

McKinney’s sophomore year at MACC featured a 23.7 scoring average (second-best in MACC history at the time of her induction), a 55% field-goal average, and a 71% free-throw average.  She was named to the 1994095 All-Region XVI Women’s Team and the NJCAA All-American Second Team.  She continued to Kansas State University, where she averaged three rebounds and 4.5 points per game.

Bernard Day

Day made the Region XVI men’s team both of his years at MACC, and honorable mention to the NJCAA All-American Team his sophomore year, when the team earned the Region XVI championship title and finished third in the National Championship Tournament.  Day’s collegiate career continued at the University of Nebraska, where as a junior he earned honorable mention All-Big Eight Conference honors, and he was named the Cornhusker team’s MVP.  Bernard led Nebraska to its first NCAA Men’s National Championship Tournament in 1986.  His professional basketball career lasted eight years while he played in Ireland, Holland, France, and Israel.

Charles L. Bledsoe

Bledsoe came to MACC from Beaumont HS in St. Louis.  In his first year at MACC, he averaged 11.7 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, helping his team capture the Region XVI title and finish third at the National Championship Tournament.  His sophomore year, he improved that average to 13.4 points and 7.3 rebounds per game before he suffered an injury.  He was still named honorable mention to the NJCAA All-American Team.  Bledsoe continued his education and basketball career at Kansas State University, the followed a professional basketball career to Sweden, Holland, Portugal, and Peru.

Ken Kujawa

Kujawa came to Moberly in 1978 when he joined the staff at KWIX/KRES/KIRK and became the voice of the Greyhounds.  In his 30-year career behind the microphone for the Greyhounds, he broadcast over 1500 games. 

C.J. Pepper

Pepper played at MACC 1996-1998 and was a leader on the basketball team being awarded honors such as All-American and Region 16’s Most Valuable Player.  Pepper transferred to Arkansas State University,  and played basketball there for two more years.  During the 1999 basketball season, C.J. and his teammates led ASU to the NCCA tournament for the first time in history. As a result of his talent and hard work, he played professional basketball as a member of the Washington Generals, New York Nationals, and the Harlem Globetrotters.  He later played in the American Basketball Association for the American Bulldogs, a Kentucky Semi-Professional team for the 2006-2007 season. 

Nancy Ketchum

Ketchum is the first MACC staff member to be inducted into the Greyhound Hall of Fame.  She served as Greyhound Athletics Advisor, 1996-2005.  She founded the student athletics success program as the advisor, tutor, and mentor to MACC student-athletes. She diligently worked to motivate all athletes to be successful on and off the court.

John Cochran

Cochran played from 1974 to 1976, and later served as an assistant coach for both the men and women Hounds for several years. He has served on the College’s Board of Trustees since 2010.

Michael Milling

Milling played at MACC from 1983 to 1985, scoring a total of 1,049 points, before going on to play for University of North Carolina-Charlotte. He was drafted in the fifth round by the Indiana Pacers.

Nikya Hughes

As a freshman, Hughes set the program’s fifth-best rebounding mark at 350 and is tied for ninth in points at 626.  She continued her basketball career at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock.

Kenny Seifert

Seifert coached the Greyhound men from 1995-2001, and revived the winning tradition of Greyhound basketball.  During his time at MACC, Kenny was not only a basketball coach, but he taught business classes to hundreds of students. He was a great supporter of all faculty and staff and volunteered to help on any project happening on campus. Seifert left MACC to become the Athletic Director for the Moberly School District where he earned the MIAAA NE District AD of the Year Award twice, then on to Missouri State High School Activities Association in 2016, where he oversaw the officiating program and the tennis program. Seifert retired in June of 2023. 

Gary Steffes

Steffes was a staple of Greyhound Athletics for over 35 years as a fan, supporter, booster, “Music Man”, administrator, and bus driver Greyhound Women’s Team to their national tournament appearance in 2018.  As the Chief Financial Officer, Gary was responsible for ensuring the teams had proper financial support and funding to survive and thrive.  As a fan, he missed very few games and traveled to places far and wide with the Greyhounds, wearing the hat of an administrator if a problem arose.  His solid leadership skills offered constant support to coaches and other administrative staff through the years.  He understood and promoted the importance of Greyhound basketball to the community. Steffes also spearheaded the comeback of the Greyhound mascot and came up with the clever name of “MaJiC” as a nod to both the Magic City of Moberly and the college’s name of Moberly Junior College.

Brennen Hughes

Hughes played for the Greyhounds 2010-2012 and was an All-Region selection.  He averaged 10 points and eight rebounds per game in the 2011-2012 season.  He transferred to the University of Central Missouri, appearing in 23 games his junior year.  He scored a season-high 16 points in the season-opening win over Northern State.  He then competed as part of the 2013-14 NCAA Division II Championship team. 

1981-82 National Championship Women's Basketball Team

Coach Dick Halterman
Coach John Cochran
Ball Boy – Troy Halterman
Eleanor Carr
Rochelle McKenzie
Brenna Kelly
Carmela McMullen
Tammy Harryman
Janet Thompson
Kim Cooley
Lisa Brown
Georgia Hinson
Kathy Schulz
Denise Derrieux
Margrett Bassett
Jackie Glosson
Marion Fitzsimmons
Manager – Debbie Brown
Manager – John Peveler

1980-1981 Women's Basketball Team

With a season-ending record of 34-6, the 1980-81 Greyhound Women’s Team, led by third-year head coach Dick Halterman was the first team in MACC history to win a sub-regional title; the first team to win a Region 16 championship; the first team to win an interregional championship; and the first to compete at the national level in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) basketball tournament. Advancing to the semifinal game, the Greyhounds beat undefeated Jackson State before eventually losing the national championship game to Louisburg, North Carolina, with a final score of 65-63.

Coach Dick Halterman
Coach John Cochran 
Sandy Moore
Pat Seger Zeitlow
Lisa Linathcum Holt
Patty Rapp Thorne
Renne Skaggs Brown

Vickie Crigler
Elenaor Carr
Rochelle McKenzie
Sheri Sills Schneider
Sara Figg Gillilan
Manager Roxie Robinson
Manager Debbie Brown

1977-78 Women’s Team

Coach Joyce Campbell
Assistant Coach Steve Hunter
Mary Smiley Wohlford
Linda Connor Seidt
Robin Fitzsimmons Trammell
Janet Jackson
Debbie Stith Head
Kristie Richards Musick
Donna Farris David
Brenda Rucker
Neal Head, trainer
Cara Sue Bowden Cockerham, manager