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Department Chair: Jane Montgomery
Department Location: Bldg 31 Rm 39
Department Phone: 760-245-4271 Ext 2375
Department Email: jane.montgomery@vvc.edu
Division: School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Division Dean: Hamid Eydgahi
Division Location: Bldg 33 Rm 164
Division Phone: 760-245-4271 Ext 2942
Division Email: hamid.eydgahi@vvc.edu

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General Physical Sciences includes a number of scientific courses which often encompass a number of related disciplines. They are intended to serve as introductory level general education courses while also providing a basis for future, more advanced study in each of their respective fields.

Career Opportunities

Careers related to the physical sciences often include advanced degrees.  Examples may include, Astronomer, Geologist, Meteorologist, Oceanographer and many more.

Transfer

  • University of California, Riverside: Physical Sciences major

For the most up-to-date information on this program and others, visit assist.org. Please stop by the Transfer Center in Building 23 or make an appointment with a counselor if you have questions.

Associate Degree

No associate degree offered with a major in Physical Sciences. Physical Science courses may be used to fulfill requirements for an Associate in Science degree with a major in Math/Science or Liberal Arts. See specific listings for requirements in these majors. PSCI 138 Cooperative Education Physical Science (Cooperative Education) may be used for elective credit, but may not be used to fulfill major requirements.

Physical Sciences Courses

PSCI 101  Principles of Physical Science  (3.0 Units)  

A general education course dealing with basic concepts of the physical sciences including astronomy, geology, meteorology, and oceanography. (UC credit limitation).

Lecture Hours: 54.00

Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU

PSCI 138  Cooperative Education Physical Science  (1-8 Units)  

This course is designed for students who are cross-training at their current worksite for upward mobility or possible career changes, as well as those looking for entry-level occupational training through work-based learning experiences. Students must have a co-op approved worksite to enroll in this class and establish new learning objectives.

Transfer: Transfers to CSU only

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