Physical Science Course Descriptions
GS104 General Science: Physics
Covers an integrated study of the force, motion, heat, and light phenomena that we observe in the physical world. F, W, Sp, Su
4 Credits
GS105 General Science: Chemistry
Offers a broad, non-quantitative, and descriptive survey of chemical principles relevant to everyday life. F, W, Sp, Su
4 Credits
GS106 General Science: Earth Science
Introduces various branches of the earth sciences. Includes basic terminology, fundamental processes and respective interrelations.F, W, Sp, Su
4 Credits
GS107 General Science: Astronomy
Surveys the physical properties of planets, stars, and galaxies. Examines the size of the universe and the objects within. Also examines the process astronomers use to gather data and form models. F, W, Sp, Su
4 Credits
GS120 Rudiments of Meteorology
Describes the treatment of contents of the atmosphere, cloud and precipitation types, weather instruments, thunderstorms, cyclones, hurricanes, air masses, fronts and weather forecasting. Offered as needed.
3 Credits
GS141 Gen Sci: Earth Systems Science
Explores the human population and human technology and their impact on our world. Presents how natural corrective processes are not keeping up with the pace of change and considers how the Earth system works, the consequences of human actions, and how we can use our knowledge to protect our world. Evaluates appropriate responses to local and global environmental problems. Offered as needed
4 Credits
GS142 General Science: Geology
Introduces geology using the Annenberg Earth Revealed video series. Studies the Earth as a system. F, W, Sp, Su
4 Credits
GS143 General Science: Oceanography
Focuses on the physical properties of the marine environment as a unique feature of planet Earth. Sp
4 Credits
XGS0001A Youth Science Camp
Emphasizes the development of scientific skills and knowledge through hands-on experimentation and activities.
0 Non-Credit
CH104 Chemistry for Allied Health
Focuses on general chemistry with emphasis on the applications of chemical principles to the life sciences. Designed for Nursing, Dental Hygiene, EMT, and other Allied Health students who plan to pursue careers in the health science professions. Topics include structure and properties of matter; energy; atomic structure and bondings; gas laws; chemical reactions. First term of a three-term sequence dealing with the molecular basis for life. Prerequisite: MTH095. F, W, Sp
5 Credits
CH105 Chemistry for Allied Health
Covers the molecular basis for life. Designed for Nursing, Dental Hygiene, EMT, and other Allied Health students who plan to pursue careers in the health science professions. Topics include solutions and colloids; reaction rates and equilibrium; acids and bases and their regulation in the body; saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons; alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and esters, amins and amides. Second term of a three-term sequence. Prerequisite: CH104. W, Sp
5 Credits
CH106 Chemistry for Allied Health
Covers the molecular basis for life. Designed for Nursing, Dental Hygiene, EMT, and other Allied Health students who plan to pursue careers in the health science professions. Topics include carbohydrates; lipids; proteins; enzymes, vitamins, and hormones; pathways of metabolism; and nucleic acids. Third term of a three-term sequence. Prerequisite: CH105. F, Sp
5 Credits
CH110 General,Organic & Biochemistry
Presents a one-term survey course of basic general, organic, and biochemistry designed to introduce the chemistry needed for understanding the functions of living organisms. Prerequisite: MTH095. F, W, Sp, Su
5 Credits
CH115 Consumer Chemistry
Introduces the first term of a three-term course sequence designed specifically for the non-science student. Offers a general education approach with major emphasis on what science is and on how chemistry is connected to other disciplines and to students' lives, preparing them to make educated decisions on issues of science and technology. Covers: science vs. technology, scientific method, atomic structure and theory, nuclear chemistry, chemical bonding, nomenclature, and chemical reactions. F
4 Credits
CH116 Consumer Chemistry
Offers the second term of a three-course sequence designed specifically for the non-science student. Covers: acids and bases, oxidation and reduction: chemistry of the earth, organic chemistry, polymers, air and its pollution. Prerequisite: CH115 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. W
4 Credits
CH117 Consumer Chemistry
Presents the third term of a three- course sequence designed specifically for the non-science student. Covers: water and pollution, energy now and in the future, carbohydrates, fats, proteins: the biochemistry of vitamins, brewing, baking, cheese production, food additives, household chemicals, cosmetics, chemotherapy, drugs, and chemical toxicology. Prerequisite: CH116 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. Sp
4 Credits
CH121 College Chemistry
Introduces the fundamentals of chemistry for students majoring in fields other than chemistry. Examines the interrelationships of chemistry to all disciplines of science. Covers scientific method, atomic theory, stoichiometry, energy, periodicity, atomic structure, and bonding. First of a three-term sequence. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, MTH095. F, W
5 Credits
CH122 College Chemistry
Provides basic understanding of molecular compound formations, changes of state, solutions and reaction rates. Covers quantitative composition; stoichiometry; the gaseous state; acids, bases and salts; oxidation-reduction reactions; nuclear chemistry; chemical equilibrium; and introduction to organic chemistry. Second of a three-term sequence. Prerequisite: CH121. W, Sp
5 Credits
CH123 College Chemistry
Continues organic chemistry including aliphatic, aromatics, function groups and their reactions, structure and chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Third of a three-term sequence. Prerequisite: CH122. F, Sp
5 Credits
CH172 Chem Analysis/Musts & Wines
Introduces vineyard and winery laboratory practices. Covers basic chemical principles, laboratory techniques and analytical procedures for musts and wines. Prerequisite: CH123 or equivalent or concurrent enrollment in CH123. Offered as needed.
3 Credits
CH201 Chemistry for Engineers
The first course in a two-term sequence designed for engineering majors who intend to transfer to Oregon State University's engineering program. Covers definitions, measurements, atomic nucleus, elements, compounds, binary nomenclature, bonding models, solutions, redox, gas laws, and chemical thermodynamics: heat, work and energy. Prerequisite: MTH095. F
4 Credits
CH202 Chemistry for Engineers
Provides the second course of a two-term sequence. Covers Lewis structures, VESPR theory, shapes and polarity of molecules, intermolecular forces, crystal structure, reaction rates, rate laws, reaction mechanisms, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, spontaneous changes, free energy, voltaic and electrolytic cells, coordination compounds, organic structure, and polymer chemistry. Prerequisite: CH201. W
4 Credits
CH211 Chemistry for Engineers Prep 1
Provides guided study in topics and problem solving skills beyond that provided in CH201. Covers definitions, measurements, atomic nucleus, elements, compounds, binary nomenclature, gas laws, and chemical thermodynamics: heat, work and energy. Prerequisite: MTH095. Corequisite: CH201. F
1 Credits
CH212 Chemistry for Engineers Prep 2
Provides guided study in topics and problem solving skills beyond that provided in CH202. Covers Lewis structures, VESPR theory, shapes and polarity of molecules, intermolecular forces, crystal structure, reaction rates, rate laws, reaction mechanisms, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, spontaneous changes, free energy, voltaic and electrolytic cells, coordination compounds, organic structure, and polymer chemistry. Prerequisite: CH201. W
1 Credits
CH221 General Chemistry
Introduces chemical concepts and experimental techniques to students majoring in scientific, engineering, and medical fields. Covers the history of chemical developments, measurements and their uncertainty, components of matter, chemical periodicity, chemical calculations using the mole concept, chemical reactions, kinetic-molecular theory of gases, energy flow, experiments on chemical systems, and atomic structure. Prerequisite: MTH111 or consent of instructor. F
5 Credits
CH222 General Chemistry
Covers periodic properties; molecular bonding, hybridization, and resonance; solutions and solids; intermolecular forces; rates of reactions; and organic polymers. Second of a three-term sequence designed for students majoring in scientific, engineering, and medical fields. Prerequisite: CH221. W
5 Credits
CH223 General Chemistry
Covers the rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions; fundamentals of chemical equilibrium; acid-base equilibria; ionic equilibria in aqueous systems; free energy concepts; voltaic/electrolytic cells; and metallurgical processes. Third of a three-term sequence designed for students majoring in scientific, engineering and medical fields. Prerequisite: CH222. Sp
5 Credits
CH241 Organic Chemistry
Introduces the principles of organic chemistry for students majoring in the physical or life sciences. Emphasizes structure, nomenclature, physical properties and chemical reactivities of organic molecules. Stresses bonding, functional groups, alkanes and cycloalkanes, conformational analysis, stereochemistry, alkenes and alkynes. Prerequisite: CH123 or CH223. F
4 Credits
CH241B Organic Chemistry Lab
Accompanies CH241 Organic Chemistry as a laboratory for students majoring in the physical or life sciences. Emphasizes microscale laboratory experiments related to basic techniques of recrystalization, extraction, melting and boiling point determination, IR spectroscopy, extraction, chromatography and synthesis. Students requiring lecture and lab credit for transfer must take CH241 and CH241B. Prerequisite: CH123 or CH223. F
1 Credits
CH242 Organic Chemistry
Introduces the principles of organic chemistry for students majoring in the physical or life sciences. Emphasizes structure, nomenclature, physical properties and chemical reactivities of organic molecules. Stresses alcohols, ethers, free-radical reactions, aromatic compounds, spectroscopy, oxidation-reduction, aldehydes and ketones. Prerequisite: CH241. W
4 Credits
CH242B Organic Chemistry Lab
Offers a laboratory course to accompany CH242 Organic Chemistry for students majoring in physical and life sciences. Emphasizes microscale laboratory experiments related to reaction mechanisms, kinetics, spectroscopy, gas chromatography and synthetic techniques. Students requiring lecture and lab credit for transfer must take CH242 and CH242B. Prerequisite: CH241B. W
1 Credits
CH243 Organic Chemistry
Introduces the principles of organic chemistry for students majoring in the physical or life sciences. Emphasizes structure, nomenclature, physical properties and chemical reactivities of organic molecules. Stresses carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, condensation reactions, carboxylics, lipids, amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: CH242 or consent of instructor. Sp
4 Credits
CH243B Organic Chemistry Lab
Offers a laboratory course to accompany CH243 Organic Chemistry for students majoring in physical and life sciences. Emphasizes microscale laboratory synthesis, spectroscopy, biological activity of organic compounds, and qualitative analysis of unknowns. Students requiring lecture and lab credit for transfer must take CH243 and CH243B. Prerequisite: CH242B or consent of instructor. Sp
1 Credits
GEO142 Geology of NW-Vol/Mtn/Glacier
Studies plate tectonic and exotic terrains; geomorphic provinces of Oregon; use of topographic maps; mountain building processes, volcanism and plutonism and the geomorphic work of glaciers. Covers mountainous regions of Oregon and Washington, including Blue Mountains, Klamath Mountains, Cascade Range, Coast Range- Willamette Valley and Olympics--Puget Lowland; earthquakes, faults and tsunamis in the Pacific Northwest. Offered as needed
4 Credits
GEO143 Pacific NW Rocks & Minerals
Focuses on the description and identification of the principal rock-forming minerals and the most important igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Covers exotic terrains, plate tectonics, and the relationship of rock types to plate tectonic setting; description of types of mineral ore deposits and their plate tectonic settings, and laboratory identification of principal ore minerals; the geologic time scale. Includes a basic understanding of how to read the stratigraphic record. Offered as needed
4 Credits
GEO144 Geology-NW River/Stream/Desert
Studies plate tectonic and exotic terrains; geomorphic provinces of Oregon; use of Oregon; use of topographic maps; stream processes and characteristics, including Oregon examples; types of lakes and lake basins, including Oregon examples; geology and geologic history of the desert/steppe provinces of Oregon and Washington: Columbia-Deschutes Plateau, High Lava Plains, Basin and Range; fossils as evidence of past life; fossils and fossil sites in Oregon. Offered as needed
4 Credits
GEO201 Geology: Rocks & Minerals
Presents systematic study of the nature and origin of common rocks and minerals with identification techniques applied in laboratory and field trip activities. F
4 Credits
GEO202 Geology: Surface/Env Geology
Offers a descriptive survey of geologic surface processes including: rivers, coasts, mass movement, groundwater, deserts, and glaciers, and the interaction of climate and climate change on these systems. Includes topographic map interpretation and field activities. W
4 Credits
GEO203 Geology: Evolution of Earth
Studies earth history, geologic time, and evolution of life on earth. Includes study in plate tectonics, earthquakes, and structural geology. Includes field and laboratory studies of paleontology. Sp
4 Credits
PH060 Applied Physical Science
Provides the necessary physical science concepts and skills required to enter Industrial and Engineering Systems programs. Prerequisite: Program instructor's consent based on math placement score. F, Sp
3 Credits
PH111 Phy Sci for Fire Sci/Emergency
Introduces the necessary concepts and skills in physical science required to enter the fire science and paramedic programs. Prerequisite: MTH070 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
5 Credits
PH121 Applied Physics
Covers fundamental principles, concepts, and applications of work, energy, and power; basic machines; and straight line and rotary motion. Uses vectors to analyze and solve problems. Provides demonstrations and experiments to clarify physics principles and procedures. Prerequisite: MTH082 or MTH053 or consent of instructor.
4 Credits
PH122 Applied Physics
Covers applied physics including mechanics of measurement, structure of matter, heat energy, heat engines, sound, light and nuclear physics. Includes demonstrations and experiments to clarify physics principles and procedures.Prerequisite: PH121 or consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
4 Credits
PH201 General Physics
Offers the first term of a three-term sequence of introductory algebra-based college physics. Includes kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, and rotation. Prerequisite: MTH111 and MTH112. F
4 Credits
PH202 General Physics
Covers the second term of a three-term sequence of introductory algebra-based college physics. Includes fluids, oscillations, waves, thermodynamics, and electricity. Prerequisite: PH201. W
4 Credits
PH203 General Physics
Offers the third term of a three-term sequence of introductory algebra-based college physics. Includes circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, and optics. Prerequisite: PH202. Sp
4 Credits
PH207 Astronomy: Solar System
Considers Earths coordinate system, observational astronomy, the moon and the planets, evolution of the solar system, and the sun. Examines physical properties of earth and other members of the solar system in depth. Prerequisite: MTH070 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. F
4 Credits
PH208 Astronomy: Stars
Focuses on stellar coordinates and sidereal time, the nature of light and the spectroscope, and the birth and death of stars. Prerequisite: MTH070 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. W
4 Credits
PH209 Astronomy: Galaxies
Examines astronomical, optical, and radio telescopes; the galaxies; the clusters of galaxies; and the origin of the universe. Also considers the physical properties of the Milky Way Galaxy. Prerequisite: MTH070 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. Sp
4 Credits
PH211 Physics/Engineers & Scientists
Presents the first term of a three-term sequence of introductory calculus-based physics. Includes kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotation, and gravitation. Prerequisite: MTH251 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. F
5 Credits
PH212 Physics/Engineer & Scientists
Presents the second term of a three-term sequence of introductory calculus-based physics. Covers fluids, oscillations, waves, thermodynamics and electricity. Prerequisite: MTH252 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. W
5 Credits
PH213 Physics/Engineers & Scientists
Offers the third term of a three-term sequence of introductory calculus-based physics. Includes circuits, magnetism, and light. Prerequisite: PH212 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. Sp
5 Credits