{
  "college": "uc-irvine",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "PHY SCI",
  "name": "Physical Science",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalogue.uci.edu/allcourses/phy_sci/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "PHY SCI 5",
      "subject": "PHY SCI",
      "number": "5",
      "title": "California Teach 1: Introduction to Science and Mathematics Teaching",
      "units": "3",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "First in a series for students interested in becoming middle or high school teachers of mathematics or science. Students gain an understanding of effective, research-based teaching strategies. Includes supervised field experience in a K-12 classroom.",
      "notes": [
        "Same as BIO SCI 14",
        "Restrictions: School of Biological Sciences students, School of Physical Sciences students, School of Engineering students, and School of Information and Computer Sciences students have the first consideration for enrollment"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/phy-sci/#phy-sci-5"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHY SCI 9",
      "subject": "PHY SCI",
      "number": "9",
      "title": "Introduction to Computation for Scientists and Engineers",
      "units": "6",
      "prerequisite": "MATH 2A (may be taken concurrently) or AP Calculus AB with a minimum score of 3 or AP Calculus BC with a minimum score of 3 or AP Calculus AB Subscore with a minimum score of 3",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduces principles, techniques, and computational tools for quantitative approach to basic problem solving in physics and engineering. Project-based course that actively explores how programming techniques are used for solving STEM real-world problems.",
      "notes": [
        "Same as I&C SCI 9",
        "Overlaps with PHYSICS 2",
        "(II and (Va or Vb).)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PHY SCI 80",
      "subject": "PHY SCI",
      "number": "80",
      "title": "Skills Development",
      "units": "0",
      "prerequisite": "Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Undergraduates identify, cultivate, and practice relevant soft skills applicable to careers in mathematics and science. The focus is on career readiness, how to market oneself to future employers, and what to expect from the professional world.",
      "notes": [
        "1.5 Workload Units",
        "Restrictions: School of Physical Sciences students have the first consideration for enrollment"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PHY SCI 105",
      "subject": "PHY SCI",
      "number": "105",
      "title": "California Teach 2: Middle School Science and Mathematics Teaching",
      "units": "3",
      "prerequisite": "PHY SCI 5 or BIO SCI 14",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Second in a series for students interested in becoming middle or high school teachers of mathematics or science. Students gain an understanding of effective, research-based teaching strategies for grades 6-8. Includes supervised field experience in a middle school classroom.",
      "notes": [
        "Same as BIO SCI 101",
        "Restrictions: School of Biological Sciences students, School of Physical Sciences students, School of Engineering students, and School of Information and Computer Sciences students have the first consideration for enrollment"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/phy-sci/#phy-sci-105"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHY SCI 139W",
      "subject": "PHY SCI",
      "number": "139W",
      "title": "Technical Writing and Communication Skills",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Workshop in writing technical reports, journal articles, proposals. Oral presentations. Communicating with the public. May not be used in satisfaction of any School or departmental requirement.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: School of Physical Sciences students have the first consideration for enrollment",
        "(Ib)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/phy-sci/#phy-sci-139w"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHY SCI 220",
      "subject": "PHY SCI",
      "number": "220",
      "title": "Science Communication Skills",
      "units": "2",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Development of effective communication skills, oral and written presentations. Topics range from the art of creating keynote slides to strategically crafting a personal story, culminating in a live presentation to an invited audience.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}