Natural Sciences Department
Physical Sciences Courses
AST, GLY, OCE, PHY, PSC
The South Campus Natural
Sciences
Department offers a wide variety of courses. Be sure to check
the the course schedule for times and availability.
AST1002 Introduction To Astronomy
Description: Corequisite: AST 1002L. (Course may be taken
following or concurrent with AST 1002L.) Students will benefit by
taking high school algebra or MAT 0024 prior to enrolling in this
course. This is a general education course and is not intended for
students who are going to major in astronomy or other sciences.
Students will become acquainted with the solar system with
emphasis on Earth and its satellite, the moon. Students will also
study other planets, satellites, comets, meteors, the Milky Way
and other galaxies, and the theories of the universe. The course
will discuss the stars and planets relevant to the most modern
ideas. Three contact hours. (CBE) A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
AST1002 Astronomy Laboratory
Description: Corequisite: AST 1002 or following AST 1002. This is
a laboratory course, which is intended to supplement AST 1002,
Introduction to Astronomy. Students should have a working
knowledge of mathematics at a level equivalent to MAT 0024.
Students will learn to use various types of equipment and simple
procedures for obtaining useful data. Two contact hours
(laboratory). A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
GLY1001 Earth And Space Science
Description: This course acquaints students with the development
of science, the integrating principles and theories in the earth
sciences, the practice of the scientific method and with a useful
knowledge of selected areas of geology, astronomy and meteorology.
Presentation involves lectures, demonstrations and films. The
course is for general education and is not designed essentially as
an introductory or preparatory course for any of the specific
sciences. Three contact hours. A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
GLY1001 Earth And Space Science Laboratory
Description: Prerequisite/Corequisite: GLY 1001. This is a lab
course designed to supplement GLY 1001. Students will learn to
identify rocks and minerals, interpret geologic maps and explore
the concepts of oceanography, earth dynamics and astronomy. Two
contact hours (laboratory). A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
GLY1010C Physical Geology and Laboratory
Description: Physical Geology for majors and non-majors is the
study of the earth. The lecture covers structure and land forms,
modifying agents and processes, characteristic rocks and minerals
and a brief study of the surrounding atmosphere and the earth as a
planet. Laboratory activities are designed to complement the
lecture. Students will study rocks and minerals, earth history,
fossils, structural features of the earth and various earth forms
as related to certain geologic processes with the aid of rock and
mineral samples, topographic maps and aerial photographs. Five
contact hours: three lecture hours, two laboratory hours. (CBE)
A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
OCE2001 Survey of Oceanography
Description: This course consists of an introductory,
comprehensive treatment of the physical, chemical, geological and
biological aspects of the oceans. Three contact hours. A.A.
PHY1010C Physics For Liberal Arts With Laboratory
Description: Corequisite: MAT 1033 or equivalent. This course is a
general education course for non-science students and not for
those who are planning to major in physics or other sciences. It
is a survey of the physical environment as applied to mechanics,
thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics with
the laboratory an integral part of the learning process. Four
contact hours: two lecture hours, Description: two laboratory
hours. A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
PHY2048C Physics I With Calculus
Description: Prerequisite: MAC 2311. Corequisite: MAC 2312. This
course, designed for students majoring in physics, chemistry and
engineering, includes mechanics, conservation principles,
rotational and harmonic motions, heat, thermodynamics and waves.
Laboratory work will illustrate important principles and develop
techniques. Six contact hours: three lecture hours, three
laboratory hours. A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
PHY2049C Physics II With Calculus
Description: Prerequisite: PHY 2048C. Corequisite: MAC 2313. This
course, a continuation of Physics I With Calculus, includes
electricity, magnetism, light and some areas of modern physics.
Laboratory work is similar to and a continuation of the laboratory
in Physics I With Calculus. Six contact hours: three lecture
hours, three laboratory hours. A.A.
PHY2053C General Physics I
Description: Prerequisites: MAC 1140 and MAC 1114 or MAC 2311 or
MAC 1147 with a grade of "C" or better. The course, designed for
those students who are majoring in pre-med, physical therapy,
pre-optometry, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, biological sciences,
technology and geology, stresses problem-solving abilities.
Subject matter includes mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. Six
contact hours: three lecture hours, three laboratory hours. A.A.,
A.S., A.A.S.
PHY2054C General Physics II
Description: Prerequisite: PHY 2053C. This course, a continuation
of General Physics I, includes electricity, magnetism, light,
waves (sound, light, and so forth) and some areas of modern
physics. Laboratory work is similar to and a continuation of the
laboratory in General Physics I. Six contact hours: three lecture
hours, three laboratory hours. A.A.
PSC1341 Physical Science
Description: Students will benefit by taking high school algebra
or Elementary Algebra prior to enrolling in this course. This
course acquaints individuals with the development of the physical
sciences, with the integrating principles and theories in the
physical sciences, with the practice of the scientific method and
with a useful knowledge of selected areas in mechanics,
electricity and magnetism, periodicity and atomic structure, and
nuclear phenomena. Presentation involves lectures, demonstrations
and films. The course is not essentially an introductory or
preparatory course for any specific physical sciences. Three
contact hours. A.A., A.S., A.A.S.
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