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PHYSC 2 SCIENTIFIC METHOD AS CRITICAL THINKING 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Engl 1A.
Recommended Preparation: Any transfer level course in the physical sciences.
Written expression and analysis of ideas, arguments and issues in the Physical Sciences. Instruction in critical thinking, inductive and deductive reasoning, and the scientific method. Particular emphasis on compositional expression necessary in developing a complex scientific argument; an interdisciplinary course. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #4449                                 ONLINE VAN CORVA   
   #6284                                 ONLINE VAN CORVA   
   #6874  9:00am-11:30am Tu      Lecture U432   EVERSOLE-CIR
       &                 TBA             ONLINE EVERSOLE-CIR
   #6891 10:00am- 1:20pm W       Lecture U285   VAN CORVA   
   #4915  6:50pm-10:10pm M       Lecture E220   MAIER J     
   #7611  6:50pm-10:10pm W       Lecture E220   MAIER J     

PHYSC 3 PHYSICAL SCIENCES 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for Math 131 or higher.
Basic principles of physics and chemistry and their applications to modern daily life with a primarily conceptual approach. Emphasis on critical thinking skills and general methods of scientific inquiry. Recommended for students in the California State Teacher's Preparation Program and other appropriate non-sciences majors but open to all qualified students. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #4326                                 ONLINE QUAN J      

PHYSC 3L LABORATORY FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of PHYSC 3.
Laboratory investigation of the basic principles of physics and chemistry and their applications to modern daily life with a primarily conceptual approach, with emphasis on critical thinking skills and general methods of scientific inquiry. Recommended for students in the California State Teacher Preparation Program and other appropriate non-sciences majors. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #5313  1:00pm- 4:20pm Tu      Lab     E305   VAZQUEZ C   

PHYSC 37 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Relationship of living organisms to the environment, including human impact on the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. Emphasis is placed on understanding of biological and physical science issues currently faced by society; an interdisciplinary course. Includes physical sciences laboratory and field investigation of ecosystems and the environment. May not be taken concurrently with or after Biol 37. No credit if taken after Biol 40. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #4611  8:50am-11:10am TuTh    LecLab  E220   O'CONNOR L  
       & 11:00am-12:10pm TuTh            E220   O'CONNOR L  
   #4295  1:00pm- 4:20pm MW      LecLab  E220   O'CONNOR L  
   #4299  1:00pm- 4:20pm TuTh    LecLab  E220   O'CONNOR L  

PHYSC 71B EXPLORING TOPICS IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1 Unit

Exploratory course: Specific topic identified in Schedule of Classes. Lecture focusing on topics of current and general interest. Maximum credit 4 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 18 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU credit limitations. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #4612  7:55am- 9:00am F       Lecture U313   GANAPATHI P 

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