Physical Science

School of Mathematics, Science & Engineering

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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
78071 PHS 101 01 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 381 Veal,Jeffrey 19 29*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
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
78072 PHS 110 01 11:00AM-11:50AM MWF 462 Hafer,Fred 19 2*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PHS 155 INTRODUCTION TO IMAGE ANALYSIS 3 Units Introduces principle concepts related to processing, analysis, enhancement, correction, and interpretation of images. Includes photogrammetry, information extraction, and scientific visualization. (Same as GEOG 155.) [D]
PHS 155 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78073 PHS 155 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Yanow,Ken 8 11*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 3/9/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
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
78074 PHS 250 01 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 302 Tolli,John 19 24*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
Total Courses: 4 Total Sections: 4