Chabot College • Summer and Fall 2024 Class Schedule 91 510.723.6600 • www.chabotcollege.edu/welcome24 FALL 2023 COURSES Courses are offered in multiple modalities, such as in-person, online, and hybrid, and multiple formats, such as full-term courses and short-term courses. For the most current class information, scan the QR code for the searchable online class schedule at www.chabotcollege.edu/courses PHYSICS “Physics” comes from the Greek ‘knowledge of nature’, and is a subject of science studying matter and energy in nature, their motion and action through space and time. Physics encompasses everything, from the smallest of sub-atomic particles to the largest scales of the universe. At its roots, Physics is an experimental science - perhaps best expressed by Nobel Laureate Richard Feynman: “It doesn’t matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn’t matter how smart you are. If it doesn’t agree with experiment, it’s wrong.” Feynman also said, “There is nothing that living things do that cannot be understood from the point of view that they are made of atoms acting according to the laws of physics.” Chabot’s offers physics courses for everyone, whether you just need physical science credits for an AA/AS degree, or you are interested in biological sciences and allied health careers, or you are a STEM major heading towards a university. PHYS 3A COLLEGE PHYSICS A 4 Units Introduction to the major principles of classical mechanics using calculus for students studying life sciences and architecture. Includes: the scientific method and social responsibility of the scientist, Newtonian mechanics, energy, gravitation, fluids, thermodynamics, and vibration waves. Prerequisite: MTH 1 or MTH 22 and MTH 15 (MTH 1 or MTH 15 can be taken concurrently.) PHYS 4A GENERAL PHYSICS I 5 Units Introduction to the principles of Newtonian mechanics using calculus. May not receive credit is PHYS 7A has been completed successfully. Prerequisite: MTH 1, MTH 2 (MTH 2 may be taken concurrently), Strongly Recommended: PHYS 18 or High School Physics. PHYS 4B GENERAL PHYSICS II 5 Units Electric fields, voltage, electric currents, DC circuits, magnetic fields, induced currents, alternating circuits, and Maxwell’s Equations. May not receive credit if PHYS 7C has been completed successfully. Prerequisite: PHYS 4A and MTH 2 and MTH 3 (MTH 3 may be taken concurrently). PHYS 11 DESCRIPTIVE PHYSICS 4 Units Motion, gravitation, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, atoms, and nuclei. Present day scientific problems and developments such as alternative energy sources, solar energy, nuclear power, lasers, relativity and black holes. Designed for non-majors in physical science. Includes an introduction to laboratory principles and techniques with emphasis on the basic concepts discussed in the class. Strongly recommended: Mathematics 104. May not receive credit if Physics 10 or Physics 10L has been completed. PHYS 18 PREPARATORY PHYSICS 3 Units Basic problem solving techniques in mechanics as preparation for Physics 2A and Physics 4A. Methods and strategies used to solve quantitative Physics problems. Intended for liberal arts, mathematics, engineering, and science students. Emphasis on group problem-solving activities, diversity in problem-solving approaches, and detailed oral and written presentation of solutions. Strongly recommended: Math 36 or Math 37 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) or equivalent. PHYS 25 COMPUTATIONAL METHODS ENGINEERS/SCIENTISTS 3 Units Methodology and techniques for solving engineering/science problems using numerical-analysis computer-application programs MATLAB, SimuLink, MuPad, and EXCEL. Technical computing and visualization using MATLAB software. Examples and applications from applied-mathematics, physical- mechanics, electrical circuits, biology, thermal systems, fluid systems, and other branches of science and engineering. May not receive credit if Engineering 25 or Mathematics 25 has been completed. Prerequisite: MTH 1. POLITICAL SCIENCE The Political Science department at Chabot College is dedicated to fostering a broad understanding of local, national, and international political systems and social scientific methods, encouraging active civic engagement, and heightening student awareness of the complex and diverse global connections that define today’s world. The Political Science department offers a variety of courses in political science ranging from the core course, Introduction to American Government, to courses in Comparative Government, International Relations, and Contemporary Issues in American Politics. The American Government course helps satisfy the CSU American Institutions requirement. POSC 1 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 3 Units Introduction to American politics and government, including the institutions and constitutions of the U.S. and California, campaigns and elections, political media, civil rights and liberties, political culture, public opinion, and other contemporary political issues and events. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 1. POSC 12 INTRO CA STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT 3 Units Introduction to the politics of California, both on the state and local levels. Students will learn how politics works locally and in Sacramento, and how to effectively enact change in politics and public policy. Emphasis on current issues and the influences of historical, geographical, political, economic and social factors on the political realities in California today. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for POSC 1 and Eligibility for ENGL 1. POSC 30 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3 Units Introduction to the basic concepts, theories, and principles of international relations. Course will examine contemporary world affairs including the importance of nationalism, imperialism, ideology, alliance systems, development, and the nature of international organizations. POSC 35 POLITICS OF RACE AND GENDER 3 Units An overview of the history and contemporary political issues and concerns affecting the status and power of groups that have traditionally been politically and socially disadvantaged in the United States. These groups include, but are not limited to, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Native Americans, Latinx, LGBT, and Women. Strongly Recommended: POSC 1 or , ES 1
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