Physical Science
Overview
The Folsom Lake College physical science curriculum offers transferable courses that fulfill both major and general education requirements.
The PS 302 course is offered as part of the general education program at Folsom Lake College. This class is meant to give the student a comprehensive breadth of the field of physical science and a hands-on learning experience. The course is an excellent way for liberal arts students to gain an appreciation of scientific knowledge and methods.
- Division Dean Dr. Lorena Navarro
- Department Chair Daniel Hale
- Meta-Major Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Phone (916) 608-6615
- Email navarrl@flc.losrios.edu
Physical Science (PS) Courses
PS 302 Introduction to Physical Science
- Units:4
- Hours:54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC (UC credit limitation: No credit if taken after a college level course in Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology or Physics )
- General Education:Local GE L5; Cal-GETC Area 5A; Cal-GETC Area 5C
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is an integrated, interdisciplinary course which introduces the non-science major student to the physical sciences. Fundamental concepts in astronomy, physics, chemistry and geology will be examined. This course is not recommended for science or engineering majors.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- understand and recall fundamental principles and basic definitions from the physical sciences.
- solve conceptual physical science problems.
- solve simple quantitative problems in the physical sciences.
- analyze experimental data.
PS 495 Independent Studies in Physical Science
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
PS 499 Experimental Offering in Physical Science
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is the experimental courses description.
Faculty
This program is part of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Meta-Major.