Courses

For course descriptions and semester offerings, please visit the Schedule of Classes.

At Cypress College, we provide a supportive and encouraging environment for all students.  Courses in Astronomy, Computer Science, Engineering and Physics are offered:

Astronomy

• ASTR 116 (and 116H Honors) Introduction to Astronomy.  This is a course in general Astronomy covering areas such as planets, the solar system, the sun, stars, galaxies, cosmology, and life beyond Earth.  Field trips to nearby planetariums are possible along with observing the sky with modern telescopes.
• ASTR 117 Astronomy Laboratory.  This is a laboratory for general Astronomy where the student will learn about modern techniques of Astronomical measurement.  This includes determining the age of the universe, measuring the distance to stars, and looking at different atomic spectra.  Observing the sky is an important component to this course.

Computer Science and Engineering

Physical Science

• PHSC104 Physical Science for Teachers (same as CHEM104).  Hands on physics and chemistry for future teachers.

Physics

• PHYS 130 Principles of Physics

An introductory conceptual physics course for all majors.  Concepts in mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, light, gravity, and phases of matter are discussed.  A laboratory is included in the class.

This course is a prerequisite to all the following physics courses. We recommend you take it if you have not passed high school physics with a grade of B or A.

For life science majors:

PHYSICS 201 & 202:  A two-semester general physics course sequence for biology or life science majors who plan to transfer to the CSU system. 

• PHYS 201 College Physics (offered in Fall)
• PHYS 202 College Physics (offered in Spring) Syllabus - pdf (Brinda Subramaniam)

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PHYSICS 210 & 211:  A two-semester general physics course sequence for biology or life science majors who plan to transfer to the UC system. 

• PHYS 210 Physics(offered in Fall)
• PHYS 211 Physics (offered in Spring) Syllabus - pdf (Brinda Subramaniam)

• PHYS 221 General Physics(offered Fall and Spring) - Syllabus - pdf (Ron Armale)
• PHYS 222 General Physics (offered Fall and Spring) - Syllabus - pdf (Brinda Subramaniam)
• PHYS 223 General Physics(offered in Fall) - Syllabus -pdf - (Ron Armale)