Physical Science
2 courses · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
PSCI 1 Principles of Physical Science
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- Skills equivalent to those in an Elementary Algebra course. High school-level reading and writing skills are strongly recommended
An introduction to the physical sciences for the non-science major. Attention is focused on fundamental laws of nature, their development and relation to the physical world. PREREQUISITE: Skills equivalent to those in an Elementary Algebra course. High school-level reading and writing skills are strongly recommended.
PSCI 2 Introduction to Meteorology
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- Skills equivalent to those of an elementary algebra course
An introductory course in Meteorology that is both descriptive and analytical on the physical principles affecting the earth's weather. Topics covered include the nature of the atmosphere, solar energy, heat, temperature, pressure, stability, moisture, wind, storms, severe weather and forecasting. The course introduces climatology as a scientific study and will look at the earth's climatic history, current research in climate modeling and the possibility of global climate change. ADVISORY: Skills equivalent to those of an elementary algebra course.