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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 />
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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.