Physical Sciences

Mesa College’s Physical Sciences curriculum offers a window into the physical elements of our world to prepare you for your career working in the sciences. Including the different disciplines encompassed within the physical sciences, the program provides an interdisciplinary curriculum of chemistry, physics, biology, geology, and astronomy topics, as well as various math courses to deepen your studies. Whether you are interested in the makeup of the earth, its chemical processes, or the interaction of matter and energy, you will find the courses that appeal to you and cultivate the methodology and research skills that you need to achieve the standards of recording and reporting that are held within the scientific community. As you prepare to transfer and/or earn your associate degree, you will find yourself with a broad foundation of knowledge, expert faculty support, and the preparedness you need to begin your career in science.

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• What courses are part of your physical science curriculum?
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Program Learning Outcomes