Academic Catalog 2025-2026

PSC - Physical Science

PSC 1004  The Cosmos (GE)  (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 General Education requirement; does not count toward any Chemistry or Physics majors. Letter grade.  
Prerequisite(s): MTH 0099 or equivalent.  
(GELO1E)  
PSC 1012  Physical Science - Physics for Teachers (GE)  (2 Units)  

An introductory survey of selected principles in physics with a discussion of related societal and environmental issues. This course focuses on topics necessary for the California multiple-subject teaching credential (K-8).

Letter grade.  
Pre or Corequisite(s): MTH 1013 or equivalent.  
Both PSC 1012 and PSC 1022 must be taken in order to satisfy the GELO1 requirement. Offered as a quad course.  
PSC 1022  Physical Science - Chemistry for Teachers (GE)  (2 Units)  

An introductory survey of selected principles in 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).

Letter grade.  
Both PSC 1012 and PSC 1022 must be taken in order to satisfy the GELO1 requirement. Offered as a quad course.  
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).

Letter grade.  
Prerequisite(s): PSC 1012 or PSC 1022