# Physical Science (PSC) courses

Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog · 1 courses

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### PSC 100 — Survey of Chemistry and Physics

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 108 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** MATH 080 (Intermediate Algebra) or MATH 085 (Intermediate Algebra with Integrated Support) or Qualifying profile from the Mathematics placement process.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026 schedule

An introduction to the basic principles of physics and chemistry including matter, physical and chemical properties, energy, motion, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, light, atomic structure, bonding, solutions and chemical reactions. The inter-dependence of chemistry and physics will be emphasized. Designed for non-science majors, concepts are introduced in lab through inquiry and further developed during discussion.