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PC: Physical Science
PC103 - Survey of Physical Science (3)
Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL
73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA 103A or MA 105 or MA 206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
Covers selected aspects of earth science, physics, chemistry and the quantitative relationships involved
in the behavior of matter. Uses simple experiments to introduce scientific topics as needed. Restricted to
non-science majors. Students cannot receive credit for both PC 103 and PC 114.
1593 PC103-1
MW 8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
15-week
1594 PC103-2
TuTh
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 13-week
Note: This web-enhanced course requires completion of selected online assignments.
1595 PC103-ONL1
Online
15-week
PC104 - The Water Planet: Introduction to Oceanography (3)
Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL
73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA 103A or MA 105 or MA 206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
Presents a study of the ocean as a dynamic and changing entity. Emphasizes connections among
disciplines in and outside the areas of science. Provides a basic understanding of scientific questions,
complexities and uncertainties involved with the study and use of oceans.
2150 PC104-1
W 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
15-week
1596 PC104-ONL1
Online
15-week
2339 PC104-ONL2
Online
2nd 8-week
PC105 - Survey of Meteorology (3)
Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL
73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA 103A or MA 105 or MA 206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
Surveys the basic physics of the atmosphere and the diagnostic tools of the meteorologist. Includes
some discussion of applied meteorology, forecasting, pollution, and climatology. Students cannot receive
credit for both PC 105 and PC 106.
1597 PC105-1
TuTh
8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
15-week
PC106 - Introduction to Meteorology (4)
Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL
73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA 103A or MA 105 or MA 206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
Surveys the basic physics of the atmosphere and the diagnostic tools of the meteorologist. Includes
some discussion of applied meteorology, forecasting, pollution, and climatology. Meets the requirement
for a general education science lab course. Students cannot receive credit for both PC 106 and PC 105.
1598 PC106-ONL1
Online
15-week
PC107 - Introductory Astronomy (4)
Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL
73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA 103A or MA 105 or MA 206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
Presents a survey of astronomy that includes a study of the physical nature of the universe, the solar
system, stars, nebulae and galaxies.The laboratory includes sky observations for collection and analysis
of data, photographic analysis and laboratory experiments.
1599 PC107-1LC
M
12:30 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. 15-week
1600 PC107-11LB W 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
15-week
1601 PC107-2LC
Tu
6 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.
15-week
1602 PC107-21LB Th
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
15-week
Note: Students must register for corresponding lecture (LC) and lab (LB).
No/Low Cost Course Section: The textbook costs for this course are under $40.
PC109 - Physical Geology (4)
Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL
73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA 103A or MA 105 or MA 206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
Introduces the physical and chemical processes that occur along the surface of the earth and within
the earth’s interior.Topics include plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, rocks and minerals, geologic
maps, and the origin and continual modification of surface features. Meets the requirement for a general
education science lab course.
1603 PC109-1LC
M
9:30 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. 15-week
1604 PC109-11LB W 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
15-week
Note: Students must register for corresponding lecture (LC) and lab (LB).
PC114 - Introduction to Physical Science (4)
Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL
73) AND (MA 82 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA 103A or MA 105 or MA 206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test)
Introduces the fundamental concepts of physics and chemistry with an emphasis on matter, motion,
and energy. An inquiry-based, activities-oriented approach is used that emphasizes both conceptual and
quantitative understandings of the physical world. Meets the requirement of a general education science
lab course. Students cannot receive credit for both PC 114 and PC 103.
1605 PC114-1LC
Tu
9:30 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. 15-week
1606 PC114-11LB Th
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
15-week
1997 PC114-2LC
M
5:30 p.m. - 8:05 p.m.
15-week
1998 PC114-21LB W 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
15-week
Note: Students must register for corresponding lecture (LC) and lab (LB).
PC115 - Introduction to Earth Systems Science (4)
Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL
73) AND (MA 81 or MA 83 or MA 85 or MA 103 or MA 103A or MA 105 or MA 206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test)
Presents an overview of the solid, fluid, and living parts of the Earth system with an emphasis on how
those parts are interconnected and ever changing. An inquiry-based, activities-oriented approach is
used in the course. Meets the requirement for a general education science lab course.
1607 PC115-1LC
M
12:30 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. 15-week
1608 PC115-11LB W 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
15-week
Note: Students must register for corresponding lecture (LC) and lab (LB).
1609 PC115-ONL1
Online
15-week
Physical Science Notes:
PC108 - Historical Geology offered spring semester only.
PC109 - Physical Geology offered fall semester only.
PC121 - Energy and Society offered spring semester only.
At FCC, No/Low Cost Courses are courses in which textbook
materials are available for less than $40 for specific course
sections. For certain no/low cost courses (e.g., science labs
and art studio classes), textbook materials are available for less
than $40, but purchase of additional course materials and supplies
may be required. No/low cost courses require regular access to
the Internet as most of the resources are in a digital format.