Physical Science (P Sci)
10. Elements of Astronomy and Physical Science (3)
Not open to students with credit in college physics. No credit when
taken concurrently with college physics. Prerequisite: one year of high
school algebra or equivalent. Elementary astronomy and physics; mechanical,
magnetic, and optical principles; application to everyday experiences. Lecture,
demonstration, discussion.
12. Physical Science (3)
Not open to students with credit in college chemistry; for nonscience majors.
Prerequisite: one year of high school algebra, or equivalent; P Sci 10 is
not a prerequisite. Qualitative introduction to principles and theories
of the physical sciences. Reading assignments dealing with history and philosophy
of science, the interaction of science and society, and the nature of scientific
enterprise. Lecture, demonstration.
21. Elementary Astronomy (3)
Prerequisite: elementary algebra and geometry. Nontechnical fundamental
principles and facts of astronomy; appreciation of the wonders of the universe.
106. History and Philosophy of Physical Science (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Development of physical science
from the historical standpoint and its significant contributions; philosophy
of science, nature of reality, principle of causality, role of definitions
in science, uncertainty and measurements, rise and decline of the mechanical
view, epistemology.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Physical Science (P Sci)
305. Physical Science for Secondary School Teachers
(3, max total 6 in any one field)
Prerequisite: secondary credential and two years of teaching experience.
Objectives, content, and instructional materials for the physical sciences;
fundamental principles and recent developments. Emphasis may be on chemistry,
geology, or physics.
350. Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers
(3-6; max see below)
Maximum total credit 12 units -- not more than 6 units in one field.
Prerequisite: elementary teaching credential. Selection of source materials
and aids available for illustration of fundamental concepts and principles
in physical science; lab oratory work in construction, operation, and use
of demonstrations and experiments imn the elementary school.