Physical Science Courses

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What will I learn?

You’ll get a global overview of physics, chemistry, astronomy and geoscience and how these science fields interact and overlap. You’ll also meet your science and laboratory requirements for most associate degree or certification programs at JCCC.

Why JCCC

JCCC’s Physical Science (PSCI 120) class was designed with nonscience majors in mind. This is the right science class for you if:

You aren’t sure which science class would interest you
You haven’t taken math beyond high school algebra
You need to satisfy the general education requirement for science with lab

If you’re enrolled in at least one science class, you can get academic help, including access to textbooks and models, at JCCC’s Science Resource Center. Free tutoring is available Monday through Thursday.

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Can I Get a Job?

An associate degree in physical science gives you a wide overview of scientific fields, including physics, chemistry, geoscience and more. Fields that require an overlap of scientific knowledge include:

Lab assistant
Physical science technician
Quality control officer

Need help with career decisions? Visit the Career Development Center.

How much will it cost?

Money matters. JCCC is working hard to make tuition affordable for you.

Here’s what we offer:

Lower tuition
Cav Guarantee Scholarship (for Johnson County high school graduates)
Metro Rate (for Missouri residents in ZIP codes 640- and 641-)
Easy scholarship application
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Supplies and textbook costs vary depending on your classes.

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