Physical Science PSCI

PSCI 25 Exploring Physical Sciences

Units

3

Hours

2 hour lecture, 4 hours lab

Advisory

Eligibility for English 1A

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

Transfer: CSU, UC*

Note: Students will not receive UC credit for Physical Science 25 if taken after a college level chemistry or physics course.

This course is a broad based introductory study of the physical sciences for future elementary and middle school educators. The topics covered are part of the California science standards and are designed to introduce physics and chemistry. Topics include: energy, forces, motion, magnetism, electricity, gravitational interactions, properties of light and sound, changes of state, physical properties, atomic structure, and chemical changes. Drawing from their own observations and laboratory experiments, students will develop concepts and construct models that can predict outcomes of experiments. Note: Physical Sciences 25 is not designed for majors in physics, astronomy, or chemistry.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section, listed as PSCI-25)