10. Introduction to Physical Science (3) (Former Phy Sc 10A)
Not open to students with credit in college physics. Prerequisite: one year
of high school algebra or equivalent. Elementary astronomy, meteorology,
and physics; mechanical, magnetic, and optical principles; application to
everyday experiences. Lecture, demonstration.
12. Introduction to Physical Science (3) (Former Phy Sc 10B)
Not open to students with credit in college chemistry. Prerequisite: one
year of high school algebra or equivalent. Fundamental concepts of chemistry,
principles and their applications, contributions of chemical sciences and
engineering to everyday living. Lecture, demonstration.
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.