Department of Physics and Physical Science 

Students in Physics class Instructor and student learning

Physics Courses:

PHYS 101

General Physics:  Mechanics

4 Units
PHYS 102 General Physics: Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics 4 Units
PHYS 103 General Physics: Electricity, Magnetism & Modern Physics 4 Units
PHYS 142 Mechanics, Heat and Waves 4 Units
PHYS 143 Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Atomic and Nuclear Structure 5 Units
PHYS 160 Descriptive Introduction to Physics 3 Units
PHYS 164 Physics Environmental Laboratory 1 Unit
PHYS 165 Introductory Physics 5 Units
PHYS 180 Conceptual Physics: A Hands-On Approach 4 Units
PHYS 164 Introductory Chemistry (Laboratory) 2 Units

Physical Science Courses:

PHSCI 52 The Way Things Work 3 Units
PHSCI 161 Science Matters 3 Units
PHSCI 164 Physical Science Environmental Laborarory 1 Unit

Physical Science Program:

Students intenting to transfer at Physical Science majors are advised to complete the requirements of the Associate of Science (AS) in Physical Science.  This major has been speciffically designed to prepare students for transfer.

To earn an Associate in Arts Degree with this emphasis, the student must complete the requirements detailed in the or the university preparation pathway.  See advisor for selection of courses.  See college catalog (link)