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Associate in Arts/Science Degrees and Certificate Programs 75
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
AA DEGREE
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this pro-
gram, students will be able to explain the difference between
evidence and theory in science and cite an example in their
explanation; use instruments and computers to accurately
measure, graph, and analyze physical properties (these instru-
ments will include calipers, micrometers, mass balances, spec-
trometers, interferometers, and digital oscilloscopes depending
upon which courses the student had taken); interface computers
and sensors using digital conversion technology and the Data
Studio Software package to perform experiments in mechanics,
electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and chemistry
REQUIRED COURSES: A minimum of 18 units from at least two of
the following 3 categories:
Category 1: PHYS 101, 102, 103, 105, 106
Category 2: CHEM 101, 102, 103, 105, 106
Category 3: ASTRO 102, 103, 110, 120;
GEOL 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 111, 112, 120;
OCEAN 115, 116; PALEO 101.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
AS DEGREE
The Physical Science AS degree provides the students with a
solid foundation of Physical sciences with emphasis either in
Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, or Earth Science. The Program
emphasizes critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-
solving in its approach to learning. Students understand and
demonstrate the scientific laws and theories and the applications
thereof, in their chosen emphasis. Students must complete all
required courses for a minimum of 18-24 units.
ASTRONOMY
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this pro-
gram, students will be able to identify, compare and contrast
physical properties of astronomical objects; visualize the general
structure and scale of the universe and our place within it; locate, license of the California Department of Real Estate (DRE). In
identify and contrast prominent astronomical objects in the
night sky; identify and comprehend the purpose of elementary
equations used in astronomy and describe the functions; use of
basic astronomical tools.
REQUIRED COURSES: PHY 110; CHEM 110; OCEAN 115 or GEOL
101; ASTRO 110 or 120; 102 and 110 or 120.
CHEMISTRY
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program,
students will be able to compare and contrast the general chem-
istry performance exam taken at Glendale Community College
with the national performance norm, reported by the American
Chemical Society.
REQUIRED COURSES: PHY 110; CHEM 110; OCEAN 115 or GEOL
101; ASTRO 110 or 120; CHEM 101 and 102.
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EARTH SCIENCE
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program,
students will be able to apply scientific method of thinking to
analyze and critically evaluate relevant literature and informa-
tion, and the use of evidence for support; communicate effectively
in a variety of ways, such as scientific writing, visualization of
data and ideas, or through oral communication; solve quantita-
tive problems, analyze results from data and measurements,
form hypotheses from data, test hypotheses; recognize the
interdisciplinary nature of science and enjoy the process of
learning science.
REQUIRED COURSES: PHY 110; CHEM 110; OCEAN 115 or GEOL
101; ASTRO 110 or 120; GEOL 102 and OCEAN 116 or GEOL
111 or GEOL 112.
PHYSICS
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program,
students will be able to explain the difference between evidence
and theory in science and cite an example in their explanation;
use instruments and computers to accurately measure, graph,
and analyze physical properties (these instruments will include
calipers, micrometers, mass balances, spectrometers, interferom-
eters, and digital oscilloscopes depending upon which courses
the student had taken); interface computers and sensors using
digital conversion technology and the Data Studio Software
package to perform experiments in mechanics, electricity and
magnetism, thermodynamics, and chemistry.
REQUIRED COURSES: PHY 110; CHEM 110; OCEAN 115 or GEOL
101; ASTRO 110 or 120; PHY 105 and 106.
REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL
AS DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
In the Real Estate curriculum, the California Office of Real Estate
Appraisal (OREA) determines the courses required to attain an
appraisal license, including: 1) Trainee License, 2) Residential
License, and 3) Certified Residential Licenses. Many of these
courses are also applicable to the salesperson’s or broker’s
certain cases, courses can be used for both OREA and DRE
requirements. (See the Real Estate Broker Certificate). Program
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students
will be able to apply the basic principles and procedures used in
valuing residential properties. They will be able to choose the
appropriate method to determine value for a specific property,
estimate gross income and calculate expenses for income pro-
ducing property and meet Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB)
licensing requirements for filling out forms and completing the
USPAP form.
REQUIRED COURSES: RE 101, 130, 140, 150, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165.
A minimum of three units must be selected from the fol-
lowing to complete a total of 29 units: ACCTG 101 or 110;
BUSAD 120; RE 180, 190, 195, 250.