Academic Catalog 2023-2024

PSC - Physical Science

PSC 1004  The Cosmos (FE)  (4 Units)  

An introduction to our place in the universe emphasizing religious, cultural and historic perspectives including modern developments in physics and astronomy.

Meets a Foundational Explorations requirement; does not count toward any Chemistry or Physics majors.  
Prerequisite(s): MTH 0099 or equivalent.  
PSC 1014  Physical Science for Teachers (FE)  (4 Units)  

An introductory survey of selected principles in physics and chemistry with a discussion of related societal and environmental issues. This course focuses on topics necessary for the California multiple subject teaching credential (K-8). This class is highly interactive and will make use of many hands on activities.

Meets a Foundational Explorations requirement; does not count toward the Chemistry or Physics major.  
Pre or Corequisite(s): MTH 1013 or equivalent.  
PSC 1023  Earth and Space Science for Teachers  (3 Units)  

An introductory survey of the disciplines of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy with discussion of philosophical and societal issues. This course focuses on topics necessary for the California multiple subject teaching credential (K-8).

Prerequisite(s): PSC 1014