PSCI 25 - Exploring Physical Sciences

    Recent Professors
    Alejandro T. Vargas
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    4.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSCI 25
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    The course provides a step-by-step introduction to the physical sciences through the study of simple physical systems. Topics include energy, forces, elasticity, magnetism, electricity, gravitational interactions, changes of state, physical properties, and chemical changes. Drawing from their own observations, students will develop concepts and construct models that can predict outcomes of experiments. Physical Science 25 is designed for students preparing to teach at the elementary and middle school levels. *Note: Students will not receive UC credit for Physical Science 25 if taken after a college level chemistry or physics course.
    Usually Held
    Mon 7:00pm–7:50pm, Mon 8:00pm–10:05pm, Wed 7:00pm–8:05pm, Wed 8:15pm–10:20pm