Physical Science

The College of Letters and Science Seven-Course Breadth requirement and American Cultures Breadth requirement are the foundation of the college's liberal arts program. It can only be fulfilled with college coursework; AP exams and other high school work do not count toward this requirement.

A quantitative understanding of the physical universe, from its microscopic underpinnings to its large-scale structure and evolution. Courses that satisfy the Physical Science requirement teach students how to explain natural phenomena starting from first principles, using a combination of reason, experiment, and quantitative analysis.

* - Courses that also fulfill the American Cultures Breadth requirement

These courses are provisional and may be adjusted based on unforeseen circumstances.

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Environmental Science Policy and Management 15—Introduction to Environmental Sciences (3 units)

Department Abbreviation: XESPM 15

Prerequisite: None

Satisfies: Either the Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences breadth category if completed with a C- or better or a Passed grade

Course Description: Introduction to the science underlying biological and physical environmental problems, including water and air quality, global change, energy, ecosystem services, introduced and endangered species, water supply, solid waste, human population, and interaction of technical, social, and political approaches to environmental management.

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