Course Descriptions - Physical Science (PHYS)

PHYS 094 PCE TOPIC
Non-credit professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide condensed coursework to meet the needs of working students and professionals. These courses are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and OPI Renewal Units and are transcribed on the student’s continuing education transcript.

PHYS 110 SURVEY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Credits: 3 (3 lecture)
Terms: (F, S)

A course designed to introduce some of the basic aspects of the Biological, Physical, and Earth Sciences. The biology component will emphasize the structural and functional features of organisms, their classification, and their importance in the environment. The physical science component will present a non-mathematical approach to understanding some of the basic concepts in chemistry and physics. The earth science studies will focus upon the interrelationships between geology, paleontology, astronomy, meteorology and oceanography.

PHYS 130 FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE W/ LAB
Credits: 4 (3 lecture, 1 lab)
Terms: (F, S)

This course is an introduction to the fundamental behavior of energy and matter. It is divided into two sections: physics and chemistry. Topics discussed in the physics portion include: scientific measurement; motion; work and energy; heat and temperature; and waves (including sound and light). Topics discussed in the chemistry portion include: atomic structure; the periodic table of elements; chemical bonding and nomenclature; chemical formulas and equations; and solutions. Several lab experiments relating to some of these topics will be performed. No prior work in
physics or chemistry is assumed for this course, although in order to have the greatest success in this course, it is highly recommended that students possess strong algebra skills.

PHYS 194 PCE TOPIC
Credits: VARIES (Sufficient Demand)

Credit-bearing professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide students and professionals condensed courses for skills upgrades, Professional Certification requirements, and as electives for the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees. These courses may be eligible for financial aid for students pursuing the AA or AS degrees and are transcribed on the student’s undergraduate transcript.