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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION<br />
PHYSICS<br />
A general education course dealing with basic concepts<br />
of the physical sciences including astronomy, geology,<br />
meteorology, and oceanography.<br />
PSCI 128 SPECIAL TOPICS<br />
See Special Topics listing (Variable units). CSU, UC.<br />
PSCI 138 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION<br />
See Cooperative Education listing (1-8 units). CSU<br />
PHYSICS<br />
The study of physics involves trying to understand, at<br />
the most fundamental level, our observations of natural<br />
phenomena. Inquiries extend from the most minute of<br />
subatomic particles, to nuclei, atoms, molecules, solids,<br />
liquids, gases and plasmas, stars and galaxies. Physics<br />
seeks to explain how, under the influence of some<br />
fundamental forces, nature behaves as it does. In a<br />
larger sense it tries to address questions about our<br />
universe, such as: Where did we come from? What will<br />
be our ultimate fate?<br />
The sequence of physics classes fills the lower division<br />
requirements for students who plan to major in fields<br />
such as physics, engineering or medicine.<br />
Career Opportunities<br />
(May require advanced degree)<br />
Engineer<br />
Physicist<br />
Teaching at many levels<br />
Faculty<br />
Full Time<br />
Michael Butros<br />
Degrees and Certificates Awarded<br />
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts<br />
Associate in Science, Math/Science<br />
Associate Degree<br />
No associate degree offered with a major in Physics.<br />
Physics courses may be used to fulfill requirements for<br />
an Associate in Science degree with a major in Math/<br />
Science. See Math/Science for degree requirements for<br />
this major. Courses may also be used to fulfill requirements<br />
for an Associate in Arts degree with a major in<br />
Liberal Arts. See Liberal Arts for degree requirements<br />
for this major. PHYS 138 (Cooperative Education) may<br />
be used as Elective credits, but may not be used to fulfill<br />
major requirements.<br />
Transfer<br />
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here are<br />
some schools that have programs that might interest<br />
you. For the most up-to-date information on these<br />
programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop<br />
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an<br />
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.<br />
• California State University, San Bernardino<br />
Physics major<br />
• University of California, Riverside<br />
Physics major<br />
PHYSICS COURSES<br />
PHYS 100 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS<br />
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours<br />
laboratory. CSU, UC (UC credit limitation). (Prerequisite:<br />
MATH 50 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.)<br />
An introduction to general physics for students who<br />
have not had physics, or who have not had physics<br />
recently. Fundamental principles of mechanics, waves,<br />
heat, electricity and magnetism, light, atomic and<br />
nuclear physics.<br />
PHYS 128 SPECIAL TOPICS<br />
See Special Topics listing (Variable units). CSU, UC.<br />
PHYS 129 INDEPENDENT STUDY<br />
See Independent Study listing (1-3 units). CSU<br />
PHYS 138 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION<br />
See Cooperative Education listing ( 1-8 units). CSU<br />
PHYS 201 ENGINEERING PHYSICS<br />
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours<br />
laboratory. CSU, UC (UC credit limitation). (Prerequisite:<br />
MATH 226 with a minimum grade of ‘C’. MATH 226 or<br />
MATH H226 may be taken concurrently.)<br />
Course material includes a study of vectors, rectilinear<br />
motion, motion in a plane, particle dynamics, work and<br />
energy, conservation laws, collisions, rotational<br />
kinematics and dynamics.<br />
PHYS 202 ENGINEERING PHYSICS (MECHANICS OF<br />
FLUIDS, HEAT AND SOUND)<br />
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours<br />
laboratory. CSU, UC (UC credit limitation).<br />
(Prerequisite: PHYS 201 and MATH 227 or MATH<br />
H227. MATH 227 or MATH H227 may be taken<br />
concurrently)<br />
Equilibrium of rigid bodies, oscillations, gravitation, fluid<br />
statics and dynamics, waves in elastic media, sound,<br />
and thermodynamics.<br />
288 2012-2013 <strong>Victor</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>College</strong> Catalog