Monterey Peninsula College Programs
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Physical Sciences
Instructional programs in the basic nature of matter, energy, systems, and associated phenomena.
Degrees
Physics, General
Univ. Studies - Physics Emphasis
Physical properties and interactions of matter and energy, including equilibrium, power, wave phenomena, mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, sound, light, special relativity, and the particle nature of matter.
Units needed for degree: 18 units
Chemistry, General
Univ. Studies - Chemistry Emphasis
Subatomic particles, elements, compounds, and other forms of matter: their detection, occurrence, composition, structure, properties, determination, interactions, transformations, changes of state, energy relationship; and the governing laws.
Units needed for degree: 18 units
Astronomy
Univ. Studies - Astronomy Emphasis
Matter and energy in the universe, i.e., the solar system, stars, galaxies and nebula, their history and dynamics, and related theories and cases.
Units needed for degree: 18 units
Geology
Univ. Studies - Geology Emphasis
The structure, composition, origin, history, distribution and modification of materials upon and within the earth and other celestial bodies.
Units needed for degree: 18 units
Oceanography
Univ. Studies - Oceanography Emphasis
The physical and chemical properties of water, the topography and composition of the ocean bottom, waves, currents, tides, the formation of islands, and related subjects.
Units needed for degree: 18 units
Ocean Technology
Marine Science & Technology
Procedures and techniques used to measure and analyze ocean currents, seas, and other major bodies of water and ocean life, including the operation and/or maintenance and repair of related equipment and instruments. Includes aquarium technology and aquaculture.
Units needed for degree: 41 units
Certificates:
Ocean Technology
Marine Science & Technology
Procedures and techniques used to measure and analyze ocean currents, seas, and other major bodies of water and ocean life, including the operation and/or maintenance and repair of related equipment and instruments. Includes aquarium technology and aquaculture.
Units needed for certificate: 30 units