COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
This information is unofficial,
and is provided as a convenience for the students at Glendale
Community College, by the Physical Science Department. For the
official course competencies, click on the course number below.
For official Course Equivalencies and transferability, follow
this link to the Course
Equivalency Guide (CEG). For a list of courses that satisfies
the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC), click here.
ASTRONOMY
AST 111
- 113
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY 1 Lecture
3 credits/ Lab 1 credit
- Topics covered: Solar system -
planets, comets, sun
- Prerequisites: understanding of
elementary algebra
- Intended Clientele: non-majors,
liberal studies science credit, AGEC-A, and AGEC-B
- Instructors: Sally Watt (623.845.3386),
Dave Fredericksen (623.845.3594), John Winters (623.845.3682),
Adjunct Staff
- Transferability: Equivalent to
AST 111/113 at ASU SQ/SG credit, Equivalent to AST 180/181 at
NAU Liberal Studies Lab Science credit, Equivalent to AST 102
at U of A
AST 112
- 114
INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY II Lecture
3 credits/ Lab 1 credit
- Topics covered: Stars, star clusters,
galaxies, cosmology
- Prerequisites: understanding of
elementary algebra
- Intended Clientele: non-majors,
liberal studies science credit, AGEC-A, and AGEC-B
- Instructors: Sally Watt (623.845.3386),
Dave Fredericksen (623.845.3594), John Winters (623.845.3682),
Adjunct Staff
- Transferability: Equivalent to
AST 112/114 at ASU SQ/SG credit, Equivalent to AST 180/181 at
NAU Liberal Studies Lab Science credit, Equivalent to AST 103
at U of A
****** AST 112/114 is a stand-alone course and DOES NOT
*********
********** require AST 111/113 as a prerequisite **************
GLG 105
INTRODUCTION TO PLANETARY SCIENCE Lecture / Lab 4 Credits
- Topics covered: Geological aspects
of planets, moons, and asteroids, along with current space missions
and the search for life beyond Earth.
- Prerequisites: none
- Intended Clientele: non-majors,
education majors, liberal studies science credit, AGEC-A, and
AGEC-B
- Instructors: Steve Kadel (623.845.3618)
- Transferability: Equivalent to
GLG 105 at ASU SG credit, Equivalent to GLG 190 & 190L at
NAU Liberal Studies Lab Science credit
GEOLOGY
GLG 101 - 103 INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY
I - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY Lecture
3 credits/ Lab 1 credit
- Topics covered:
The scientific study of the Earth- its composition and the processes
that operate on and beneath its surface. This course covers basic
mineral/rock formation, earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, stream
processes, groundwater, glacial, desert and coastal processes;
basic geological time principles, mineral and energy resources,
the Earth's deep interior, and the theory of plate tectonics
and continental drift. Lab covers mineral and rock identification,
geologic time principles, and the interpretation of topographic
and geologic maps.
- Prerequisites:
none; lab may require field trips.
- Intended Clientele:
geology majors (AGEC-S), non-majors, liberal studies science
credit, AGEC-A, and AGEC-B
- Instructors: Gary
Calderone (623.845.3654), Steve Kadel (623.845.3618), Pam Nelson
(623.845.3680), Karrie Wood (623.845.4766), Wayne Johnson (623.845.3217), Adjunct Staff
- Transferability:
Equivalent to GLG 101/103 at ASU SQ/SG and G (Global Awareness)
credit, Equivalent to GLG 101/103 at NAU Liberal Studies Lab
Science credit, Equivalent to GEOS 251 at U of A
GLG 102
- 104 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY Lecture 3 credits/ Lab
1 credit
- Topics covered:
formation and evolution of the Earth, oceans, atmosphere, and
biosphere through geologic time. This course covers the formation
of the Earth in the solar system, the formation of the early
atmosphere and oceans, the evolution and motion of continents
(emphasis on North America) and oceans basins, the formation
of the great mountain ranges, the evolution of landscapes, the
fossil record and the evolution of life and the development of
the geologic time scale. Lab covers mineral, rock, and fossil
identification, interpretation of ancient geographies as indicated
by rocks and geologic maps.
- Prerequisites:
none; lab may require field trips.
- Intended Clientele:
geology majors (AGEC-S), non majors, liberal studies science
credit, AGEC-A, and AGEC-B
- Instructors: Pam
Nelson (623.845.3680)
- Transferability:
Equivalent to GLG 102/104 at ASU SG and H (Historical Awareness)
credit, Equivalent to GLG 102/104 at NAU Liberal Studies Lab
Science credit, Department Elective at U of A
GLG 105
INTRODUCTION
TO PLANETARY SCIENCE
Lecture / Lab 4 Credits
- Topics covered:
A survey of solar system objects (planets, moon, and asteroids)
and their geologic evolution, surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres
and the methods used to study them; current space missions and
the search for life beyond Earth; weekly laboratory for data
analysis and experiments.
- Prerequisites:
none; possible weekend field trip.
- Intended Clientele:
non-majors, education majors, liberal studies science credit,
AGEC-A, and AGEC-B
- Instructors: Steve
Kadel (623.845.3618)
- Transferability:
Equivalent to GLG 105 at ASU SG credit, Equivalent to GLG 190
& 190L at NAU Liberal Studies Lab Science credit
GLG 110 - 111 GEOLOGIC DISASTERS and
the ENVIRONMENT (ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY) Lecture 3 credits/ Lab 1 credit
- Topics covered:
Acquaints students with the use and importance of geological
studies as they apply to the interactions between people and
the Earth. Includes geologic processes and hazards such as floods,
earthquakes, and landslides; use of fossil fuels; mining of raw
materials. Lab covers basic mineral, soil, and rock identification,
map uses, water resources, land stability, and waste disposal.
- Prerequisites:
none
- Intended Clientele:
non-majors, education majors, liberal studies science credit
AGEC-A, and AGEC-B
- Instructors: Karrie
Wood (623.845.4766), Steve
Kadel (623.845.3618), Adjunct
Staff
- Transferability:
Equivalent to GLG 110/111 at ASU SG credit and G (Global Awareness)
** only G credit if lecture only is taken (3 credits), Equivalent
to GLG 110/111 at NAU Liberal Studies Lab Science credit, Department
Elective at U of A
-
GLG 229 - FIELD STUDIES FOR EDUCATORS 1,
2, or 3 credits
- Topics covered:
Field trips to selected areas in Arizona, the southwestern U.
S. in order to collect and/or observe geological phenomena. This
course will help familiarize Earth Science educators with geologic
history of Arizona, rock and mineral collection localities, and
potential field trip localities.
- Prerequisites:
none
- Intended Clientele:
K-12 educators, geology majors,
- Instructors: Gary
Calderone (623.845.3654), Steve Kadel (623.845.3618), Pam Nelson
(623.845.3680), Karrie Wood (623.845.4766), Wayne Johnson (623.845.3217)
** UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, K-12 EDUCATORS CAN EARN CONTINUING
EDUCATION UNITS BY REPEATING DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THIS COURSE
**
GLG 230 - FIELD GEOLOGY OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1, 2, or 3 credits
- Topics covered:
Field trips to selected areas
in the Southwest, such as Arizona, Utah, California, and Sonora)
to observe and interpret various geological features and phenomena.
This course
will help familiarize Geology majors and Earth Science educators
with the geology and geologic history of the southwestern U.
S. Students will have the opportunity to collect and identify
rocks, rock formations, and fossils and make field measurements
of geologic structures.
- Prerequisites:
none
- Intended Clientele:
Geology majors and minors; K-12 educators,
- Instructors: Gary
Calderone (623.845.3654), Steve Kadel (623.845.3618), Pam Nelson
(623.845.3680), Karrie Wood (623.845.4766), Wayne Johnson (623.845.3217)
** UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, K-12 EDUCATORS CAN EARN CONTINUING
EDUCATION UNITS BY REPEATING DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THIS COURSE
**
GLG 231 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOLOGY 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 credits
- Topics covered: Exploration of important topics in geology. Specific topic varies. Previous offerings have focused on volcanoes and volcanic processes in northern Arizona
- Prerequisites:
none
- Intended Clientele:
Geology majors and minors; K-12 educators,
- Instructors: Gary
Calderone (623.845.3654), Steve Kadel (623.845.3618), Pam Nelson
(623.845.3680), Karrie Wood (623.845.4766)
** UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, K-12 EDUCATORS CAN EARN CONTINUING
EDUCATION UNITS BY REPEATING DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THIS COURSE
**
GLG 280
- 281 - GEOLOGY OF ARIZONA Lecture
3 credits/ Lab 1 credit
- Topics covered:
Acquaints students with the physical and historical geology of
Arizona, including the origin of present-day land forms and outstanding
modern geologic features and processes now in operation.
- Prerequisites:
none
- Intended Clientele:
geology majors, non majors, liberal studies science credit
- Instructors: Gary
Calderone (623.845.3654), Steve Kadel (623.845.3618), Pam Nelson
(623.845.3680), Karrie Wood (623.845.4766)
- Transferability:
Equivalent to Department Elective at ASU SG credit, Equivalent
to GLG 304 at NAU Liberal Studies Lab Science credit, Department
Elective at U of A
PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
PHS 110 FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL
SCIENCE Lecture/Lab 4 credits
- Topics covered:
a survey of principles of physics and chemistry
- Prerequisites:
understanding of elementary algebra
- Intended Clientele:
elementary education majors, non-majors, liberal studies science
credit AGEC-A, and AGEC-B
- Instructor: Mary
Harris (623.845.3445)
- Transferability:
Equivalent to PHS 110 at ASU, receives SQ/SG , and (G) Global
Awareness credit at ASU
- Equivalent to
PHS101 and PHS 101 L at NAU Liberal Studies Lab Science Credit
PHS 120 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL
SCIENCE: ASTRONOMY,
METEOROLOGY, GEOLOGY, AND OCEANOGRAPHY
Lecture/Lab
4 credits
- Topics covered:
Earth sciences
- Prerequisites:
none
- Intended Clientele:
non majors, education majors, liberal studies science credit
AGEC-A, and AGEC-B
- Instructor: Stan
Celestian (623.845.3681)
- Transferability:
Receives SQ/SG and (G) Global Awareness credit at ASU
- NAU Liberal Studies
Lab Science Credit (Elective)
PHYSICS
PHY 090 PREPARATION FOR INTRODUCTION
TO PHYSICS Lecture
1 credit
- Topics covered:
review of basic science principles, math and calculator operations
- Prerequisites:
none
- Intended Clientele:
students enrolling in PHY 101, 111, and PHS 110 who are insecure
or deficient in basic science,math, and calculator usage
********* enrolling
in this class will GREATLY help student retention ******************
***************** in Physics 101, 111 and PHS 110 classes **************************
PHY 101 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS Lecture/Lab
4 credits
- Topics Covered:
A survey of the basic principles of physics emphasizing application
to modern life.
- Prerequisites:
understanding of elementary algebra (a grade of "C"
or better in MAT092 or higher class)
- Intended Clientele:
non-majors, liberal studies science credit AGEC-A, and AGEC-B
- Transferability:
Equivalent to PHY 101 at ASU SQ/SG credit, Equivalent to PHY
141 at NAU Liberal Studies Lab Science credit, Equivalent to
PHYS 101 at U of A
PHY 111 GENERAL PHYSICS I Lecture/lab 4 credits
- Topics Covered:
non-calculus approach to mechanics,fluids,sound,heat
- Prerequisites:
trigonometry
- Intended Clientele:
pre-professional- people considering medical/dental school, pharmacy,
or physical therapy; non-majors. AGEC-A, and AGEC-B
- Transferability:
Equivalent to PHY 111 & 113 at ASU SQ/SG credit, Equivalent
to PHY 111 at NAU Liberal Studies Lab Science credit, Equivalent
to PHY 102 & 181 at U of A
PHY 112 GENERAL PHYSICS II Lecture/lab
4 credits
- Topics covered:
non-calculus approach to electricity, magnetism, optics, and
modern physics
- Prerequisites:
trigonometry
- Intended Clientele:
pre-professional- people considering medical/dental school, pharmacy,
or physical therapy; non-majors AGEC-A, and AGEC-B
- Transferability:
Equivalent to PHY 112 & 114 at ASU SQ/SG credit, Equivalent
to PHY 112 at NAU Liberal Studies Lab Science credit, Equivalent
to PHY 102 & 182 at U of A
PHY 115 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I Lecture/Lab
5 credits
- Topics covered:
calculus approach used to develop principles of mechanics and
thermodynamics
- Prerequisites:
MAT 220 or MAT 221. co-req: MAT 230 or MAT 231
- Intended Clientele:
Science and engineering majors
- Transferability:
when combined with PHY 116 is considered equivalent to: PHY 121,122,131,132
at ASU SQ/SG credit, PHY 161,262,263 at NAU Liberal Studies Lab
Science credit, PHY 141,142,241 at U of A
PHY 116 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II Lecture/Lab
5 credits
- Topics covered:
calculus approach to principles of electricity, magnetism, waves,
and optics
- Prerequisites:
PHY 115 and MAT 330 or MAT 231. co-req: MAT 241 or 242
- Intended Clientele:
Science and engineering majors
- Transferability:
same as PHY 115 when taken together.
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