Physical Science

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PHS 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES 3 Units Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent; MATH 45 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent.] Introduction to basic physics and chemistry with emphasis on the understanding and significance of accepted fundamental principles. Contemporary issues, such as energy production versus environmental problems will be explored as well as the methods, limitations, and societal implications of scientific advancement. [D; CSU; UC]
PHS 101 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74483 PHS 101 01 11:00AM-12:15PM TTH 462 Hafer,Fred 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
PHS 110 INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY 3 Units Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Introduction to the physical, chemical, geophysical, and geological aspects of the ocean. Instruction spans the historical evolution of the discipline, identification of the basic marine environment, animal and plant relationship, as well as ecological problems. [D; CSU; UC]
PHS 110 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74484 PHS 110 01 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 462 Hafer,Fred 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
PHS 154 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: MATH 60 or MATH 60PL or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent, RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Introduces fundamental concepts of electromagnetic radiation and its interactions with various media. Explores commonly used sensors and techniques of remote sensing. (Same as GEOG 154.) [D]
PHS 154 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74485 PHS 154 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Yanow,Ken 18 8*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
PHS 250 OUR GLOBAL FUTURE---VALUES FOR SURVIVAL 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: ENGL 115 or equivalent; RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Explores roles and limits of science and technology, global (Western and Non-Western) differences in world view and its impact on environmental ethics, politics, and economics. Develops a more harmonious worldview and social consciousness focused on environmental sustainability. (Same as PS 250.) [D; CSU; UC]
PHS 250 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74486 PHS 250 01 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 302 Tolli,John 18 21*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
Total Courses: 4 Total Sections: 4
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