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Contacts
Kathleen Schrader
Dean, Math, Sciences and Engineering
(949) 451-5283

Lizabeth Nichols
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Physical Sciences and Technologies
(949) 451-5561

Physics Program

Department of Physical Sciences

Physics laboratory

The Curriculum

The Physics program is part of the Physical Science department. The curriculum is designed to attract and cultivate the student's imagination as to the movement of objects in relation with gravitational, magnetic, and electrical forces; the interaction between matter and energy; the behavior of light; and the physical characteristics of substances. Courses offered through the curriculum meet general education requirements in natural sciences. The also may be taken as electives toward a major in liberal arts and sciences, or they may be taken to meet the requirements for an Associate in Arts degree with a major in physical science.

The Faculty

Name Position Contact
Walter Christensen Associate Faculty wchristensen@ivc.edu
Larry Oldewurtel Physics Instructor loldewurtel@ivc.edu
(949) 451-5478
Joseph Oliva Associate Faculty joliva@ivc.edu
(949) 451-5452 x8175



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