Physical Science PHSC

PHSC 111 Matter, Energy and Molecules

Units

4

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

CHEM 140

Course Offered: Fall

Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

Introduction to the basic principles of physical science and applications of these principles in everyday life. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: scientific method, measurements, force and motion, work and energy, heat, waves, fluids, electricity, atomic physics, matter, compounds, molecules, chemical reactions, and ions.

Offered: Spring 2027 (2 sections)

PHSC 112 Earth and the Universe

Units

4

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

GEOL 121

Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

Introduction to the basic principles of astronomy and earth sciences and applications of these principles to everyday life. Topics include the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology, structure and formation of the earth, earth quakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, the atmosphere, the ocean, and weather.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

PHSC 199A Colorado Plateau

Units

3

Advisory

Concurrent enrollment in college-level life or physical science course.

Transfers to

CSU

Limitation on Enrollment: Completion of course application and procedures for enrollment.

Course Offered: As Needed

Grading Method: Pass/No Pass

Intensive field study experience in introducing students to the Earth, Physical, and Space Sciences of the Colorado Plateau Physiographic Region.

Not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.