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PHYSICS/<br />

ASTRONOMY<br />

Chair: Jayesh Bhakta<br />

(323) 953-4000 ext. 2923 • Bung B-2<br />

www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/physics/<br />

physics.htm<br />

PROGRAMS OFFERED<br />

<strong>As</strong>sociate of Science<br />

Physics – General<br />

Other Courses<br />

<strong>As</strong>tronomy<br />

From falling apples to interplanetary spacecraft, high speed computer<br />

to the, all natural phenomena and man made technologies have the<br />

laws of physics at their core. Studying physics will help you develop an<br />

understanding and appreciation of the physical world and prepare you<br />

for further work in science, engineering, medical and technical fields.<br />

The <strong>LACC</strong> Physics department offers classes for science and engineering<br />

majors, as well as classes and labs for non-science majors which meet<br />

transfer requirements. In addition to modern equipment, the department<br />

offers research experiences at Cal State LA and JPL (Jet Propulsion<br />

Laboratory), access to an on-campus observatory and computer<br />

controlled telescopes, and “Star Parties” – special astronomy field trips.<br />

DEGREE PROGRAM<br />

PHYSICS<br />

<strong>As</strong>sociate of Science Degree<br />

Transfer Program<br />

This four semester sequence of courses serves two functions:<br />

1) it provides a student with a two year <strong>As</strong>sociate in Science degree as a<br />

physics major; and<br />

2) it provides the student with preparatory course work to transfer to a<br />

four-year university as a junior in physics or other related physical<br />

sciences.<br />

All of the physics and mathematics courses listed here are prerequisites for<br />

upper division physics and mathematics courses for physics majors. Courses<br />

not completed at <strong>LACC</strong> must be taken at the university before entry into the<br />

upper division major program.<br />

COURSES UNITS<br />

First Semester<br />

Mathematics 261 ...................................................................................... 5<br />

English 101 .............................................................................................. 3<br />

General Education (American History) .................................................... 3<br />

LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009<br />

- 173 -<br />

Second Semester<br />

Physics 101 .............................................................................................. 5<br />

Mathematics 262 ...................................................................................... 5<br />

Chemistry 101 .......................................................................................... 5<br />

General Education<br />

(Speech Communication 101 or English 102) ......................................... 3<br />

** Students transferring to the UC should take English 102.<br />

Third Semester<br />

Physics 102 .............................................................................................. 5<br />

Mathematics 263 ...................................................................................... 5<br />

Mathematics 275 ...................................................................................... 3<br />

General Education (Humanities) .............................................................. 3<br />

Fourth Semester<br />

Physics 103 .............................................................................................. 5<br />

Chemistry 102 ......................................................................................... 5<br />

General Education (Health Ed and PE)<br />

(Select one course from either<br />

Behavioral Science or Life Science) ........................................................ 6<br />

Total Units<br />

(includes general education requirements) ...................................... 61<br />

Physics 101 and Mathematics 261 may be used to fulfill the General Education<br />

requirements (double count).<br />

To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan A for the AA/AS<br />

Degree is required.<br />

PLAN A: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college<br />

catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan A is designed for transfer to a four-year college<br />

or university. However, requirements vary depending upon the individual institution. Please<br />

consult with a counselor for the specific requirements of the university you plan to attend.<br />

3-6 Units English Composition<br />

6-9 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking<br />

3 Units Natural Sciences<br />

3 Units Humanities<br />

9 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)<br />

3-4 Units Health/Physical Education<br />

3-5 Units Math Competency<br />

(Math 115 or higher or passing score on <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> Community College District Math<br />

competency exam)<br />

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<br />

NOTE: Not every class is offered each semester. Refer to the current class<br />

schedule for current class offerings.<br />

PREREQUISITES: Specified prerequisites must be completed with a<br />

satisfactory grade or equivalent.<br />

Place PHYSICS 1, 2, 3, 4 in the archived section when the department<br />

archives the course<br />

ASTRONOMY 1<br />

Elementary <strong>As</strong>tronomy<br />

3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)<br />

Advisory: English 28/31 or concurrent enrollment in Learning Skills 1 or 7.<br />

An introductory course in the general principles and the fundamental facts<br />

of astronomy, designed for the non-technical student. This course covers<br />

the history and science of astronomy, the solar system, the sun, stars and<br />

galaxies. No college math preparation is needed. If a student wishes to<br />

transfer this as a lab science course, the student must also complete<br />

<strong>As</strong>tronomy 5.

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