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PHYS 125: General Physics I Lab 2 Cr Quarters: F, S The overriding theme is classical mechanics. Topics include vectors, velocity, acceleration, work, energy, momentum, statics and equilibrium, and Newton’s laws of motion. A graphing calculator is required. For nonengineering majors and general science majors. Prerequisite: MATH& 141 or permission of instructor; PHYS 115/125 must be taken concurrently Distribution: NS (L) PHYS 116: General Physics II Lecture 3 Cr Quarters: W PHYS 126: General Physics II Lab 2 Cr Quarters: W Topics include fluids, waves, sound, heat, and thermodynamics. There is also a brief detour into the area of modern physics. A graphing calculator is required. For non-engineering majors and general science majors. Prerequisite: PHYS 115/125 or permission of instructor; PHYS 116/126 must be taken concurrently Distribution: NS (L) PHYS 211: General Physics III Lecture 3 Cr Quarters: S PHYS 127: General Physics III Lab 2 Cr Quarters: S Topics include electricity, magnetism, circuits, optics, and (more) modern physics. A graphing calculator is required. For non-engineering majors and general science majors. Prerequisite: PHYS 116/126 or permission of instructor; PHYS 117/127 must be taken concurrently Distribution: NS (L) PHYS 211: Engineering Physics I Lecture 3 Cr Quarters: F PHYS 221: Engineering Physics I Lab 2 Cr Quarters: F Classical mechanics at the calculus level. Typical topics include vectors, displacement, velocity, acceleration, work, energy, momentum, statics and equilibrium, and Newton’s laws of motion. A graphing calculator is required. For engineering and physical science (physics or chemistry) majors. Prerequisite: One year of high school physics or PHYS 115/125 and MATH& 151 or permission of instructor; PHYS 211/221 must be taken concurrently Distribution: NS (L) PHYS 212: Engineering Physics II Lecture 3 Cr Quarters: W PHYS 222: Engineering Physics II Lab 2 Cr Quarters: W Topics include fluids, waves, sound, heat, and thermodynamics. There is a brief detour into the area of modern physics. A graphing calculator is required. For engineering and physical science (physics or chemistry) majors. Prerequisite: PHYS 211 and PHYS 221 and MATH& 152 or permission of instructor; PHYS 212 and PHYS 222 must be taken concurrently Distribution: NS (L) PHYS 213: Engineering Physics III Lecture 3 Cr Quarters: S PHYS 223: Engineering Physics III Lab 2 Cr Quarters: S Topics include electricity, magnetism, circuits, optics, and (more) modern physics. A graphing calculator is required. For engineering and physical science (physics or chemistry) majors. Prerequisite: PHYS 212/222 or permission of instructor; PHYS 213/223 must be taken concurrently Distribution: NS (L)
Political Science Political science is the study of government and public policy and of the political behavior of individuals and groups. Political science uses both humanistic and scientific methods of analysis to examine individual and group behaviors and outcomes at the local, state, national, and international levels of politics (source: American Political Science Association). The Political Science program at YVCC offers most of the fundamental courses in the discipline that prepare students for a declared major or minor in political science at a four-year college or university. Political science courses at YVCC also contribute toward general education requirements necessary for a bachelor’s degree in any liberal arts discipline.
Courses POLS 099: Independent Study/Field Experience Variable Cr Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
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POLS 100: Contemporary World Problems 3 Cr Quarters: O This course examines current global political, social, economic, and environmental issues. Each quarter will address slightly different topics depending on the global situation. The course will not necessarily be region or country specific, but organized around global problems such as the environment, economic development, weapons proliferation, trade, nationalism, and human rights. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 and eligibility for MATH 085 Distribution: SS POLS 100W: Contemporary World Problems 5 Cr Quarters: F This course examines current global political, social, economic, and environmental issues. Each quarter will address slightly different topics depending on the global situation. The course will not necessarily be region or country specific, but organized around global problems such as the environment, economic development, weapons proliferation, trade, nationalism, and human rights. Students will choose a particular global problem and investigate it in depth. They will learn how to write a research paper appropriate for political science and the social sciences in general. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 and eligibility for MATH 085 Distribution: SS POLS& 101: Introduction to Political Science 5 Cr Quarters: F, W, S, SR An introduction to the basic theories, concepts, and methods associated with an examination of political institutions, processes of political decision-making, and the sociocultural context that produces political choices. This course introduces students to the major subfields and methodologies of the discipline. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 and eligibility for MATH 085 Distribution: SS POLS 201: Introduction to Political Theory 5 Cr Quarters: O This course is an introduction to the philosophical basis of political thought and activity. Political theorists ask fundamental questions about politics and seek to derive answers to these questions. The course is organized around several key concepts such as justice, liberty, equality, the ethical community, individual rights, and citizenship. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 Distribution: HM
Common Course Numbers include the symbol (&) and are used at all Washington community and technical colleges to identify equivalent courses. Quarters listed are for the 2014-2015 year only, and all courses are subject to change.