Course Descriptions PHY-202
4 units
Electricity and Magnetism LEC 48-54/LAB 48-54 Designed for engineering and physical sciences students. Covers topics in thermodynamics including temperature, heat, and the laws of thermodynamics; and the kinetic theory of gases. Also covers topics in electricity and magnetism including electric fields and potential; Gauss’ law; capacitance; magnetic fields; Ampere’s law; Faraday’s law and induction; electromagnetic oscillations; dc and ac current; and circuits. Prerequisite: PHY-201 (with a grade of C or better). Corequisite: MATH-212 or higher. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS
A --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 5A CSU Area(s): B1, B3
PHY-202H
4 units
PS-102
3 units
Comparative Politics and Government LEC 48-54 A comparative analysis of the politics and governmental institutions of democratic and non-democratic based political systems. The course will include an analysis of the crises and stages of political development; a discussion of the relationship of geography, history and economics to political development; an examination of the role of political socialization, political culture and political ideology in political development; a discussion of intra-national conflicts; and an examination of the problems of Third World nation building. Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General
Education: AA/AS B2 or AA/AS F --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4H CSU Area(s): D8
Honors Electricity and Magnetism LEC 48-54/LAB 48-54 Designed for engineering and physical sciences students. Covers topics in thermodynamics including temperature, heat, and the laws of thermodynamics; and the kinetic theory of gases. Also covers topics in electricity and magnetism including electric fields and potential; Gauss’ law; capacitance; magnetic fields; Ampere’s law; Faraday’s law and induction; electromagnetic oscillations; dc and ac current; and circuits. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program; PHY-201 (with a grade of C or better). Corequisite: MATH212 or higher. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A --Transfers to both
PS-102H
PHY-203
AA/AS F --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4H CSU Area(s): D8
UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 5A CSU Area(s): B1, B3
4 units
Optics and Modern Physics LEC 48-54/LAB 48-54 This course is a calculus based study of optics, and modern physics. Subjects covered include Geometrical and Physical Optics, Special Relativity, Quantum Physics, Atomic Physics, Nuclear Physics and Particle Physics. Prerequisite: PHY-202 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 5A CSU Area(s): B1, B3
PHY-299
1-3 units
Special Projects: Physics IS 16-54 Students with previous course work in the program may do special projects that involve research and special study. The actual nature of the project must be determined in consultation with the supervising instructor. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite: Previous Physics classes; a contract must be completed with the instructor prior to enrollment. --Transfers to CSU only
PS-101
3 units
Introduction to American Government and Politics LEC 48-54 An introduction to the politics, principles, theories and practices of the governments of the United States and California. It meets the state requirement in American political institutions. This course, in combination with any U. S. History course, will meet all state requirements in American history. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS
General Education: AA/AS B1 or AA/AS B2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4H CSU Area(s): D8
PS-101H
PS-103
3 units
Honors Introduction to American Governmen LEC 48-54 and Politics An introduction to the politics, principles, theories and practices of the governments of the United States and California. It meets the state requirement in American political institutions. This course, in combination with any U. S. History course, will meet all state requirements in American history. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B1 or AA/AS B2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4H CSU Area(s): D8
Mt. San Jacinto College 2009-2010 Catalog
3 units
Ethnic Politics in America LEC 48-54 This course is intended as a required core course for the Ethnics Studies major. It will examine the role of ethnic minorities in the political process and their relationship to and role in government. The course will include a discussion of the ethnic empowerment, major ethnic based political and community organizations, the philosophies of major ethnic group leaders, and current political issues and trends as they impact ethnic groups and their future. The ethnic groups to be reviewed will include Blacks, Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans. Their experience will be compared and contrasted to that of European immigrant ethnic groups. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: PS-101. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 or AA/AS F
--Transfers to CSU only --IGETC Area(s): 4C, 4H -- CSU Area(s): D3, D8
PS-104
Political Science
3 units
Honors Comparative Politics and Government LEC 48-54 A comparative analysis of the politics and governmental institutions of democratic and non-democratic based political systems. The course will include an analysis of the crises and stages of political development; a discussion of the relationship of geography, history and economics to political development; an examination of the role of political socialization, political culture and political ideology in political development; a discussion of intra-national conflicts; and an examination of the problems of Third World nation building. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program; PS-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 or
3 units
Current Political Issues and Trends LEC 48-54 This course is a discussion of current national, political, and social trends and issues with an emphasis on their historical, social, philosophical and cultural foundations and their present and future impact. Prerequisite: PS-101 or HIST-111 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU
--IGETC Area(s): 4H CSU Area(s): D8
PS-104H
3 units
Honors Current Political Issues and Trends LEC 48-54 This course is a discussion of current national, political, and social trends and issues with an emphasis on their historical, social, philosophical and cultural foundations and their present and future impact. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program; PS-101 or HIST-111 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General
Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU. CSU Area(s): D8
PS-120
3 units
California Government LEC 48-54 This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of the art of government in California. Special emphasis will be given to the impact of state and local government on the individual in business, professional and private life. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to CSU only. CSU Area(s): D8
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