PSCI 125 — Exploring Physical Sciences
Units: 3 Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 72 Outside Hours: 72 Grading Method: Letter Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable Conditions of Enrollment: None This course is a broad based introductory study of the physical sciences for future elementary and middle school educators. The topics covered are part of the California science standards and are designed to introduce physics and chemistry. Topics include energy, forces, motion, magnetism, electricity, gravitational interactions, properties of light and sound, changes of state, physical properties, atomic structure, and chemical changes. Drawing from their own observations and laboratory experiments, students will develop concepts and construct models that can predict outcomes of experiments. Note: Only offered in fall. *Note: Students will not receive UC credit for PSCI 125 if taken after a college level chemistry or physics class. PHYSICS (PHYS) PHYS 99 - Independent Study (CSU) Units: 1-3 Lecture Hours: 18-54 Lab Hours: 0 Outside Hours: 36-108 Grading Method: Letter Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable Conditions of Enrollment: None Enrollment Limitation: Two courses in the major Physics series with a minimum grade of B in each and acknowledgment by the instructor with whom the student will work This course provides special advanced studies in a subject field of Physics not covered in the regular departmental offerings. Regular conferences with the instructor are coordinated with assigned Physics projects (54 hours pe