Physical Science PHSC

PHSC-1 Physical Science Survey

Units

4

Hours

54 lecture/54 lab total

Prerequisite

Intermediate Algebra as determined by Multiple Measures or Math Placement Level 4 or higher

Transfers to

CSU, UC (with credit limitation)

C-ID

PHYS 140

Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

UC transfer limit – no credit if taken after a college level course in Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology, Meteorology, or Physics

This course covers active learning, lecture, discussion, demonstration, and lab activities in selected theories of physics and chemistry, emphasizing the conceptual basis of these theories. The course is designed for non-science majors as part of their general education requirement in science. This course is not appropriate for students who have taken college-level physics or chemistry. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.