Physical Science

The Bakersfield College Physical Science Department encompasses a large number of fields. Courses within these fields are taken by those who are preparing for a career in science or engineering, those who are fulfilling a General Education science requirement, and those simply wishing to learn about one or more of these fields.

Contact

Phone: (661) 395-4824 | Location: Science and Engineering (SE)

Department Chair: Ximena Da Silva Tavares ximena.dasilvatavares@bakersfieldcollege.edu | (661) 395-4072 | Office: SE 343

Pathway: STEM Pathway

CHEM B1A Prerequisite Waivers

BC offers three options to fulfill the prerequisite of CHEM B2A to register for CHEM B1A; Chemistry CLEP test, Chemistry AP exam, and the BC CHEM B2A waiver exam. Students who have taken the Chemistry CLEP or AP exams should consult the BC catalog as they may already be eligible to take CHEM B1A based on the existing policy. The CHEM B2A Waiver Exam is offered at BC for students that have taken High School Chemistry. More information and registration can be found at CHEM B2A Waiver Exam web page.

Mission

The mission of our department is to provide the rigorous science foundation necessary for students to achieve the skills, knowledge, intellectual curiosity and scientific literacy essential for a wide range of professional or technical careers.

The department fulfills the primary missions of community colleges by providing support to academic (science and engineering) education and workforce development/vocational programs (nursing and teacher preparation). Hands on laboratory skills are a critical component for the development of critical thinking skills in many of our courses. The department primarily offers transfer level courses designed to satisfy the needs of science majors, allied health students, college general education requirements, and liberal studies teacher credential programs.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a knowledge of and recognize the processes that explain natural phenomena
  2. Apply the methodologies of science when approaching a problem
  3. Apply logical quantitative and qualitative reasoning in solving problems or analyzing arguments

Programs

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Astronomy

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Chemistry Degrees and Certificates

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Geology Degrees and Certificates

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Physics Degrees and Certificates

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Research Laboratory Technology Degrees and Certificates

General Education Patterns

Follow one of the general education to satisfy requirements for graduation from Bakersfield College or successfully transfer to a CSU or UC. Find your pattern at General Education Patterns.

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