Natural Science (NASC)

Surveys topics in physics and chemistry, with some problem solving using algebra. Lab included with three semester hour course. Must register for zero unit lab if registering for four semester hour course.

Student-designed courses approved by a faculty member. Prior approval of goals, objectives, procedures, and assessment plan as directed in the Independent Study Manual is required. May be taken multiple times with a different topic for credit. Not challengeable.

Introduces physical and historical geology. Composition of earth, geochemical and geophysical concepts, mountain building, degradation processes, and earth history. Lab included.

Introduces energy concepts, resources, technologies, planning, and related environmental and chemical topics. Includes heat and electricity, chemical production, solar energy, photochemical smog, water and waste treatment, recycling, greenhouse effect, and population. Also CHEM 303 and PHYS 303. Not challengeable.

Field study of birds of Southern California.

Student-designed courses approved by a faculty member. Prior approval of goals, objectives, procedures, and assessment plan as directed in the Independent Study Manual is required. May be taken multiple times with a different topic for credit. Not challengeable.