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Course Descriptions

2015-2016 Catalog

Physics - Plant Science

PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS

AND ENGINEERS

4 units, 4 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, (Pass/No

Pass)

PREREQUISITES: Physics 4A. COREQUISITES:

Mathematics 6. ADVISORIES: English 1A.

The topics covered in this course include:Mechanical

waves, Thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism. (A, CSU-

GE, UC, I) (C-ID PHYS 210)(C-ID PHYS 200S: PHYS 4A

& PHYS 4B & PHYS 4C)

PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS

AND ENGINEERS

4 units, 4 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, (Pass/No

Pass)

PREREQUISITES: Physics 4B. ADVISORIES:

Mathematics 7, eligibility for English 1A.

This course covers the topics of: electromagnetic

waves, optics, and modern physics, condensed matter and

nuclear physics. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID PHYS 215)

(C-ID PHYS 200S: PHYS 4A & PHYS 4B & PHYS 4C)

CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS

4 units, 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours

PREREQUISITES: Mathematics 103. ADVISORIES:

Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 103.

This course covers the topics of measurement

and scientific method, kinematics, states of matter, energy

momentum, waves, sound, thermodynamics, electricity and

magnetism, light and some modern physics topics. (A, CSU-

GE, UC, I)

PLANT SCIENCE (PLS)

INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE

3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)

ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,

and Mathematics 201.

This course covers the study of plant structures and

physiology as it relates to the adaptation and management of

crops for food, fiber, shelter, and recreation. Lecture topics

include plant cell, tissue, and organ growth and development,

propagation, photosynthesis, respiration, translocation, plant

hormones, mineral nutrition, and plant health. Presentation

and discussion of techniques and practices that influence these

topics are also covered. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID AG - AB

108: PLS 1 & PLS 1L)

INTRODUCTION TO PLANT

SCIENCE LABORATORY

1 unit, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)

COREQUISITES: Plant Science 1. ADVISORIES:

Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201.

This course complements Plant Science 1, covering

the identification of plant structures and physiology as it relates

to the adaptation and management of crops for food, fiber,

shelter, and recreation. Laboratory experiments will investigate

plant anatomy and physiology, propagation, mineral nutrition,

identification, hydroponics, and traditional practices that

influence plant growth and development. Presentation and

discussion of techniques and practices that influence these

topics are covered. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

SOILS

3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)

ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,

and Mathematics 201.

This course examines the physical, chemical,

and biological properties of soils as a medium for plant

growth. Principles discussed include soil formation factors,

development, and the interactive effects of soil properties. Soil

analysis, interpretation, and management for environmental

horticulture, forestry, and production agriculture is detailed

on course completion. Emphasis in production agriculture on

topics such as soil fertility, soil salinity and reclamation, and

land use planning. Forestry applications include soil mapping,

erosion control, and taxonomy. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

SOILS LABORATORY

1 unit, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)

COREQUISITES: Plant Science 2. ADVISORIES:

Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201.

Laboratory to accompany Plant Science 2 Soils

lecture section. Laboratory topics and exercises include analysis

and determination of physical, chemical, and biological

properties. Measurement of soil texture, salinity, pH, and

nutrient content. In addition, soil moisture measurement, legal

land description, and fertilizer management will be covered.

(A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

GENERAL VITICULTURE

3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours

ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,

and Mathematics 201.

An introduction to viticultural operations. This

class will include vine physiology and structure, climatic

requirements, grape varieties, vineyard establishment, vineyard

soils, pruning, training, irrigation, pests and diseases. Table,

wine, and raisin type grapes will be covered. (A, CSU, UC)