PHYSC 12 - Earth Science

    Recent Professors
    Jagruti Vedamati
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    6.1Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHYSC 12
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the main physical processes governing earth's geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere, highlighting interactions of these systems with one another, and with the sun and other solar system bodies. Main topics include formation of the solar system, the theory of plate tectonics, and the interactions of plate tectonics constantly reshaping earth's landscape. It also covers basic physical and chemical processes governing the rock cycle, the types of ocean boundaries, and the evolution of Earth's atmosphere, with special emphasis on the effects caused by climate change on the weather system all over the planet. Field trips may be required.
    Usually Held
    Mon 5:15pm–7:05pm, Thu 5:15pm–8:20pm, Tue 5:15pm–7:05pm, Wed 5:15pm–8:20pm