Physics
PHSC 109 - Physics of Sound The basic concepts of sound wave mechanics, the mechanisms of sound and voice, hearing, speech perception, and an overview of the technology used in electronic recording. Lab activities include the use of frequency spectrum analyzers. Assumes no science background but will use high school algebra. Note(s): Counts toward the General Education science requirement for all majors except Communication Disorders. Fee: $30. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 110 - Astronomy A conceptual astronomy course, designed to acquaint the student with the current state of knowledge of the solar system, the Milky Way, galaxies, quasars and cosmology. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $70. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 111 - Physics I A study of mechanics, heat and sound. Intended for non-Physical Science majors. Principles are treated quantitatively but without a calculus requirement. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour recitation weekly. Prerequisite(s): Passing score on the Physics Placement Exam or PHSC 092 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite(s): PHSC 117. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 112 - Physics II Continued from Physics I; includes electricity, magnetism, elementary circuits, optics, and modern physics. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour recitation weekly. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 111, 117. Corequisite(s): PHSC 118. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 115 - Physics in Everyday Life This course is intended for non-science majors who are seeking a connection between science and the world in which they live. It is intended to convey an appreciation for the physical sciences through the discovery of principles within objects of everyday experience and to show that science is not something to be feared but is indeed reflective of God’s creativity, beauty and provision. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 117 - Physics I Laboratory Application of the laws and theories of mechanics, heat and sound through experiment. Laboratory to accompany Physics I. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Corequisite(s): PHSC 111. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 118 - Physics II Laboratory Application of the laws and theories of electricity, magnetism, circuits and optics through experiment. Laboratory to accompany Physics II. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Corequisite(s): PHSC 112. Fee: $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 119 - Physics in Everyday Life Laboratory The optional hands-on component for the lecture course that provides students experience with common laboratory tools for a better understanding and appreciation of the principles behind many of the objects of everyday life. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours of laboratory weekly. Prerequisite(s): 115 (concurrent registration permitted). Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $60. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 121 - Introduction to Engineering A presentation of the opportunities of the many engineering specialties, historical and current trends, ethical and societal factors in engineering projects and examples of engineering design problems from professionals and through field trips. Fee: $60. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 124 - Data Analysis and Presentation This course is intended for Physical Science and Engineering Physics majors or anyone else interested in learning to develop their intuition for problem-solving using formal and informal techniques. Involves the use of MATLAB, Excel and other computer tools for data analysis. Fee: $60. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 132 - General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat Basic principles of physics emphasizing Newtonian mechanics; conservation of energy and momentum; oscillations, fluids and thermodynamics. When Offered: Fall. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour recitation, weekly. Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 (concurrent registration permitted). Passing score on the Physics Placement Exam or PHSC 092 with a grade of “B” or better. Corequisite(s): PHSC 134. Note(s): Primarily for Physical Science and Engineering Physics majors. Approved for General Education science credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
PHSC 134 - General Physics I Laboratory The application of the laws and theories of mechanics and thermodynamics through experiment. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours of laboratory weekly. Corequisite(s): PHSC 132. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 233 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism Introduction to electrostatics, conductors and currents, magnetic fields, and Maxwell’s equations. When Offered: Spring. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour recitation, weekly. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 132, 134. Corequisite(s): PHSC 237. Note(s): Primarily for Physical Science and Engineering Physics majors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 234 - General Physics III: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics Wave theory, sound, geometric optics, interference and diffraction, relativity, wave properties of particles, and introduction to quantum physics. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory, weekly. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 233, 237. Note(s): Primarily for Physical Science and Engineering Physics majors. The optics section may be taken for one credit (PHSC 450). Fee: $100. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. PHSC 237 - General Physics II Laboratory The application of the laws and theories of electricity and magnetism through experiment. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Corequisite(s): PHSC 233. Fee: $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 250 - Science and Origins A survey of basic scientific theories of origins, their crucial experimental evidences, and background material in physics, chemistry, geology and astronomy. Particular attention will be given to comparison of scientific theories of origins and biblical revelation. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 311 - Computer Techniques in Science and Engineering Use of computation tools using MATLAB and LabVIEW in chemistry, physics and engineering, digital signal analysis and instrument control. When Offered: Fall. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 124, 233, 237; or CHEM 106; MATH 205 recommended. Fee: $90. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 313 - Statics Statics of particles, rigid bodies in two and three dimensions, centroids and centers of gravity, structures, friction, and inertia. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture weekly. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 132, 134. Note(s): Primarily for Engineering Physics majors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 314 - Mechanics of Materials Analysis of stress, strain and deflection of mechanical elements due to tension. Shear, bending or torsion, combined stresses, elastic stability and energy methods. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 313. Note(s): Primarily for Engineering Physics majors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 316 - Dynamics The concepts of force, mass, and acceleration, of work and energy, and of impulse and momentum as applied to problems involving the motion of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions. When Offered: Spring. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 313. Note(s): Primarily for Engineering Physics majors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 318 - Classical Mechanics Newtonian mechanics of particles and systems of particles, rigid bodies, oscillating systems, gravitation, moving coordinate systems, Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s equations. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 132, 134; MATH 335. Note(s): Primarily for physics majors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 321 - Circuits and Instrumentation I Introduction to circuit elements, network theorems, response, semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, and the operation and design of analog DC/AC circuits. Also introduces the fundamentals of Boolean logic and digital design. Laboratory work involves extensive construction and analysis of circuits, as well as introduction of soldering and assembly techniques. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture; six hours laboratory, weekly. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 233, 237. Fee: $120. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 5. PHSC 326 - Sciences CSET Preparation Review of the subject matter in the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) Science subtest exams. Test-taking strategies. Note(s): May be taken a total of 3 times. Does not count toward the major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 331 - Thermodynamics Introduction to energy, heat, work, entropy, temperature and states of matter. The first, second and third laws of thermodynamics with an emphasis on applications. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 132, 134. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
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