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PHYSICAL EDUCATION/THEORY - PHYSICAL SCIENCE198LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011PET 231 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specific topicof study. Emphasis is on individualized instruction and studentproject planning. The student must arrange for project and creditapproval by the instructor prior to registering for this course.Transfers to CSUPET 291 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specifictopic of study in occupational, technical or college preparatory areas.Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and student projectplanning. The student must arrange for project and credit approval bythe instructor prior to registering for this course.PHYSICAL SCIENCEA.A. DEGREEAn A.A. Degree is offered in the field of Natural Science. For majorrequirements, see page 73.PHS 111 ASTRONOMYLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course presents a broad view of astronomy and its importanceto humanity, without complex mathematics. Topics include ourplanetary system, stars and stellar evolution, galaxies, and cosmology(the Big Bang and possible fate of the universe). Telescope viewing ofthe night sky will be included.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCPHS 114A NATURAL HISTORY OF LAKE TAHOELecture 1.5, Lab 0, Units 1.5This course is designed for students who wish to explore the naturalfeatures of Lake Tahoe and the factors influencing its future. Theunique geology, climate, plants, animals, habitats, management issues,and human impact of the Lake Tahoe basin will be emphasized.Transfers to CSU, UNRPHS 114B NATURAL HISTORY ANDCONSERVATION OF LAKE TAHOELecture 1.5, Lab 0, Units 1.5This course is designed for students who wish to continue their studyof the natural history of Lake Tahoe by gaining an understandingof human impacts on Tahoe's natural environment, and factorsinvolved in restoration and conservation. Students will visit siteswhere restoration projects have been implemented and where currentresearch is being conducted.Transfers to CSU, UNRADVISORY: Students are encouraged to take PHS 114A or equivalent.PHS 131 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet the needs of students for studies inareas of special interest. Topics and credit will vary from quarter toquarter and will be included under this cover title published in theschedule of classes for the quarter in which the course will be offered.Transfers to CSUPHS 140 STARS, ROCKS, AND TREES OFDESERT REGIONSLecture 1, Lab .5, Units 1.25This field-based course will introduce students to many facets ofobservational astronomy. In addition, the basic geology and ecologyof arid regions in California and the Great Basin will be explored. Theastronomy component of this course will concentrate on identificationof planets, nebula, binary stars and galaxies, and will also featuretelescope viewing of astronomical objects. The geology componentof the course will feature interpretation of the modern and ancientgeologic events that formed these regions, covering both tectonic andsedimentary forces. The ecology component will address the regionalplant communities with a focus on the endemic plants of an area,especially trees. Content will focus on adaptations to environmentalfeatures exhibited by plants.Transfers to CSU, UNRPHS 191 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet the needs of students for studies inoccupational, technical or college preparatory areas of special interest.Topics and credits will vary from quarter to quarter and will beincluded under this cover title published in the schedule of classes forthe quarter in which the course will be offered.PHS 231 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specific topicof study. Emphasis is on individualized instruction and studentproject planning. The student must arrange for project and creditapproval by the instructor prior to registering for this course.Transfers to CSUPHS 291 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specifictopic of study in occupational, technical or college preparatory areas.Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and student projectplanning. The student must arrange for project and credit approval bythe instructor prior to registering for this course.PHS 116 OCEANOGRAPHYLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course is an introduction to the marine environment. Studentswill explore the physical and biological characteristics of the world'soceans. Areas of emphasis will include ocean basin geology, waves andtides, ocean circulation, coastal features and processes, marine ecology,ocean flora and fauna, and human/environmental pressures.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UC