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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
#6284 ONLINE VAN CORVA
No. 6284: Online. There are no on-campus meetings for this course. Log in to PCC Blackboard 9.1 by February 21 to maintain your spot in class. One field trip, arranged on your own, will be REQUIRED. Email instructor at claudiavancorva@gmail.com if needed.
#4449 ONLINE VAN CORVA
No. 4449: Online. There are no on-campus meetings for this course, but students must email Dr. vanCorva at claudiavancorva@gmail.com, by February 22, or you will be dropped from the class. This course must be completed by using http://pcc.blackboard.com.
#5082 ONLINE VAN CORVA
No. 5082: Online. There are no on-campus meetings for this course. Log in to PCC Blackboard 9.1 by February 21 to maintain your spot in class. One field trip, arranged on your own, will be REQUIRED. Email instructor at claudiavancorva@gmail.com if needed.
#6891 8:40am- Noon Tu Lecture U285 VAN CORVA
No. 6891: This class includes field trips to local areas. Students will need to provide their own transportation. #6874 9:30am-11:00am Tu U432 EVERSOLE-CIR
& ONLINE EVERSOLE-CIR
#5043 1:00pm- 2:05pm Tu Lecture U285 VAN CORVA
& 2:05pm- 4:20pm Tu U285 VAN CORVA
No. 5043: This class includes field trips to local areas. Students will need to provide their own transportation. #4915 6:30pm- 9:50pm M Lecture E220 MAIER J
#7611 6:30pm- 9:50pm 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 HYBRID QUAN J
No. 4326: This course requires 3 on-campus meetings from 3:05-5:30pm in E305, Tuesdays, February 21, April 24, and June 12. jxquan@pasadena.edu.
| 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 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
#5744 7:15am- 8:20am F Lecture U309 GANAPATHI P