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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