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Category III: Scientific Inquiry (SCIN)
Survey of the universe: planets, satellites, comets, stars, nebulae, galaxies. Practical component includes planetary observations and dark-sky field trip. Not available for major credit.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Participation in one evening observation session is required. Dates and times to be arranged. Register for lecture, corresponding Quiz and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50800R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 127 of 128 | Vera Gluscevic | SLH200 |    | |
| 50802R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50803R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50804R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50805R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50806R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50807R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50808R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50809R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50801R | 001 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | 127 of 128 | TBA | | ||
| 50810R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | MWF | 35 of 80 | Edward Rhodes | SLH100 | | |
| 50812R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 12 of 14 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50813R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 7 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50815R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50816R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50811R | 001 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | 35 of 128 | TBA | | ||
| 50825D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Vahe Peroomian | TBA | | |
| 50827R | 060 | Lab | TBA | TBA | Canceled | TBA | | ||
| 50826R | 060 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | Canceled | TBA | |
In-depth survey of key topics related to advances in our knowledge of the diversity of life and evolution; origin of life; eukaryotes/prokaryotes; ecology.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13003R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 119 of 121 | Raffaella Ghittoni | ZHS159 | PDF (342165 KB) | |
| 13004R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Dylan Wallis | ZHS365 | | |
| 13005R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Friday | 20 of 20 | Dylan Wallis | ZHS365 | | |
| 13006R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 20 | Trond Sigurdsen | ZHS365 | | |
| 13008R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 21 of 21 | Zoey Papka | ZHS365 | | |
| 13010R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 20 of 20 | Trond Sigurdsen | ZHS365 | | |
| 13027R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 20 | Zoey Papka, Brett Spatola | ZHS365 | |
Fundamental principles and laws of chemistry; laboratory work emphasizes quantitative procedures. Prerequisite to all more advanced courses in chemistry. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory and discussion, 4 hours. Quiz, 1 hour.
- Prerequisite: CHEM 050
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture, quiz and one lab. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 050 or passing of Chemisry and Math Placement tests. All students are required to take Chemistry Placement test within past twenty-four months; if expired, sign up for test at language.usc.edu. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students. All 105a labs are on waitlist. To be added to the waitlist, please fill out the D clearance form for non-majors. Select all 105a lab times that fit in your schedule. The URL to the form is: forms.gle/Su5PA6PRuvftoEA7A.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17218R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 285 of 300 | Thomas Bertolini | SGM123 | | |
| 17220R | 001 | Quiz | 3:30-4:50pm | Tuesday | 285 of 300 | SGM123 | | ||
| 17222D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 48 of 50 | Catherine Skibo | SGM133A/B | | |
| 17224D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Catherine Skibo | SGM133A/B | | |
| 17226D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Catherine Skibo | SGM133A/B | | |
| 17228D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Catherine Skibo | SGM136A/B | | |
| 17230D | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | Catherine Skibo | SGM136A/B | | |
| 17232D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 17 of 18 | Catherine Skibo | SGM136A/B | | |
| 17234D | 001 | Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 18 | Catherine Skibo | SGM133A/B | | |
| 17236D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Catherine Skibo | SGM133A/B | | |
| 17238D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Catherine Skibo | SGM133A/B | | |
| 17240D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Catherine Skibo | SGM133A/B | | |
| 17242D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 18 of 18 | Catherine Skibo | SGM133A/B | | |
| 17244D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 18 of 18 | Catherine Skibo | SGM136A/B | | |
| 17246D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 18 of 18 | Catherine Skibo | SGM136A/B | | |
| 17248D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 18 of 18 | Catherine Skibo | SGM136A/B | | |
| 17250D | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 18 | Catherine Skibo | SGM133A/B | | |
| 17252D | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 18 | Catherine Skibo | SGM133A/B | |
Geologic structure and evolution of planet earth. Principles ofplate tectonics, rocks and minerals, processes of mountainbuilding, continent and ocean formation, earthquakes, volcanism,development of landforms by running water and glaciers. Lecture, 3hours; laboratory, 2 hours. One all-day or two-day field triprequired.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24800R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 34 of 45 | Heidi Houston | WPHB27 | PDF (209049 KB) | |
| 24807R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 11 of 15 | Siyuan Zhang | ZHSB54 | | |
| 24808D | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 16 | Siyuan Zhang | ZHSB54 | | |
| 24809R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 8 of 15 | Siyuan Zhang | ZHSB54 | |
Physical, chemical, and geological character of the oceans andocean basins. Origin of the oceans. Ocean processes and agents.Economic value of the oceans. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. One all-day field trip required.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25150R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 202 of 225 | William Berelson | SGM123 | Word (165345 KB) | |
| 25151R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 13 of 15 | Lovell Smith | ZHSB61 | | |
| 25153R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 15 of 15 | Lovell Smith | ZHSB61 | | |
| 25154R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 15 of 15 | Kristin Watmore | ZHSB61 | | |
| 25155R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | Lovell Smith | ZHSB61 | | |
| 25156R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 15 | Kristin Watmore | ZHSB61 | | |
| 25157R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 15 | Chan-Mao Chen | ZHSB61 | | |
| 25159R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 15 | Kristin Watmore | ZHSB61 | | |
| 25160R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 15 | Paige Wise | ZHSB61 | | |
| 25161R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 15 | Samuel Little | ZHSB61 | | |
| 25163R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | Chan-Mao Chen | ZHSB61 | | |
| 25164R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 15 | Paige Wise | ZHSB61 | | |
| 25165R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 15 | Samuel Little | ZHSB61 | | |
| 25166R | 001 | Lab | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 15 | Chan-Mao Chen | ZHSB61 | | |
| 25167R | 001 | Lab | 6:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 15 | Paige Wise | ZHSB61 | | |
| 25168R | 001 | Lab | 6:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 15 | Samuel Little | ZHSB61 | |
The fundamentals of physics are presented, exploring the structure and beauty of physical laws and their manifestations, ranging from events observed in everyday life to subatomic and cosmic phenomena.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab listed immediately following that lecture.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50310D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 93 of 93 | Vahe Peroomian | SLH100 | | |
| 50313R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM314 | | |
| 50315R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM314 | | |
| 50316R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM314 | | |
| 50317R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM314 | | |
| 50318R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM314 | | |
| 50319R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM314 | | |
| 50320D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tuesday | 24 of 25 | Vahe Peroomian | RTH217 | PDF (409853 KB) | |
| 50321R | 060 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 24 of 25 | Joseph Vandiver | ONLINE | |
Fundamental laws and principles of physics with emphasis on theapplication of physical principles to the problems ofarchitecture. Lecture, 4 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.
- Corequisite: MATH 108
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50330R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 83 of 100 | Lara Martini | SLH200 | | |
| 50332R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-9:50am | Friday | 18 of 18 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB5 | | |
| 50333R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 18 of 18 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB5 | | |
| 50334R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 20 of 20 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB5 | | |
| 50335R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 17 of 18 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB5 | | |
| 50336R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Friday | 10 of 18 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB5 | |
Gateway to the majors and minors in Physics and Astronomy. Statics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, conservation principles, gravitation, simple harmonic oscillators, thermodynamics, heat engines, entropy.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (MATH 125 or MATH 126 or MATH 226 or MATH 129 or MATH 229)
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture, one lab and quiz. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students. .
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50380R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 157 of 157 | Scott Macdonald | SLH200 | | |
| 50382R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 160 of 165 | Lara Martini | SLH200 | | |
| 50383R | 001 | Quiz | 5:00-6:20pm | Wednesday | 317 of 339 | THH101 | | ||
| 50386R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 23 of 26 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50387R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 25 of 27 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50388R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Thursday | 26 of 27 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50389R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Friday | 12 of 14 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50390R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 24 of 24 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50391R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 17 of 24 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50392R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 25 of 26 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50393R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Friday | 14 of 14 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50394R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 26 of 26 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50395R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 25 of 25 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50396R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 26 of 26 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50397R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 11 of 11 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50398R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 25 of 25 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50399R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Thursday | 25 of 26 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50472R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Friday | 13 of 14 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | |
Gateway to the majors and minors in Physics and Astronomy. Introductory treatment intended for well-qualified students. Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, conservation laws, wave motion, thermodynamics, heat engines, entropy.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (MATH 126 or MATH 129)
- Corequisite: 1 from (MATH 226 or MATH 229)
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50530R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 90 | Scott Macdonald | SLH102 | | |
| 50531R | 001 | Quiz | 5:00-6:20pm | Thursday | 19 of 90 | SLH102 | | ||
| 50532R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 0 of 1 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50533R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 1 of 2 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50534R | 001 | Lab | 8:00-10:50am | Thursday | 0 of 2 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50536R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 2 of 2 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50537R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 2 of 4 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50538R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 0 of 1 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50540R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 1 of 1 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50541D | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 1 of 1 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50542R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 1 of 2 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | | |
| 50543R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 28 | Gokhan Esirgen | KAPB8 | |