# Laney College — full catalog > Generated 2026-06-21T07:17:44.215Z from a crawl of laney.edu. 1318 records (177 programs · 1141 courses · 0 resource pages). # African American Studies - A.A. Degree **Degree** The African American Studies program prepares students with the comprehensive knowledge base, critical skills and social consciousness necessary to function as effective leaders in an increasingly globalized and diverse society. Our program is grounded in the decolonization and liberation projects of African Americans and their allies in the civil rights, gender, and sexual liberation movements of the 1960s that continue through the present in new forms that address new conditions. The aim of African American Studies is to support students in developing a critical consciousness and an underst… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Social Justice: African American Studies - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts in Social Justice: African American Studies for Transfer Degree, (AA-T AFRAM) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their CSU campus to a program or major in African American Studies or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree . Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Anthropology - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts Degree in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T ANTHR) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in Anthropology or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 20 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Architecture - A.S. Degree **Degree** The Architecture Department offers vocational and paraprofessional programs in architectural technology as well as preparation for transfer to four- and five-year architecture programs. The curriculum provides necessary skills for employment in the design and construction fields. Students may prepare for positions as CAD drafting technicians, 3-D project renderers, and other similarly related occupations in public and private sector architecture and construction/building industry related offices. Supplemental courses offer students a broad architectural and general education background and en… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Architecture Design & Drafting - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Architecture Department offers vocational and paraprofessional programs in architectural technology as well as preparation for transfer to four- and five-year architecture programs. The curriculum provides the necessary skills for employment in the design and construction fields. Students may prepare for positions as CAD drafting technicians, 3-D project renderers, and other similarly related occupations in public and private sector architecture and construction/building industry-related offices. Supplemental courses offer students a broad architectural and general education background an… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Ceramics - A.A. Degree **Degree** A major in ceramics provides the necessary technical knowledge, skills, and aesthetic judgment to students transferring to four-year institutions or professional art schools. The major can lead to a career in industrial design, artist, or as a technician. A student will have skills to obtain entry level positions as an educator/technician or sole proprietor for a business. Career Opportunities start own business; employeed as production potter; ceramicist; technician at a school or community center; teach at community center; add to teaching credential abilities. Program Learning Outcomes Upo… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Digital Fabrication Technology - Art - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** This certificate as created to help students develop professional skills in computer and software driven fabrication. This program takes a multi-material approach to fabricating all kinds of parts, installations, and sculptures. There is an emphasis is on learning software skills that aid in the automation of manufacturing along with the hand skills required for finishing projects and creating works of art. Career Opportunities fabricator, manager, technician, artist, designer, CAD designer, educator Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Solve pr… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Foundations of Art - Certificate of Proficiency **Certificate** A foundational studio arts certificate focusing on 2D and 3D visual arts practice. Courses in Painting, Drawing and Ceramics are included to complete the certificate. Career Opportunities art studio technician, studio artist, art studio assistant. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Ability to compose and design two and three dimensional works of art. Determine correct material choice for specified processes for both two dimensional and three dimensional works. Use the studio safely and effectively for both two and three dimensional practices. Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Studio Arts - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree, (AA-T Studio Arts) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in Studio Arts or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emp… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Applied Generative AI - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The certificate of achievement in Applied Generative AI (GenAI) prepares students for careers as GenAI engineers and/or developers. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and technical skills required within the GenAI technologies and industry, and serves as a foundation for further studies in GenAI or other relevant technologies and fields such as Deep Learning (DL), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Computer Vision (CV). Career Opportunities Students will be able to find employment in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applied Generative AI (GenAI) sector. This GenAI sector… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Deep Learning - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The certificate of achievement in Deep Learning (DL) prepares students for careers as DL engineers and/or developers. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and technical skills required within the DL technologies and industry, and serves as a foundation for further studies in DL or other relevant technologies and fields such as Generative AI (GenAI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Computer Vision (CV). Career Opportunities Students will be able to find employment in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Deep Learning (DL) sector. This DL sector offers high-paid positions wit… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Natural Language Processing - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The certificate of achievement in Natural Language Processing prepares students for careers as NLP developers. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and technical skills required within the NLP industry, and serves as a foundation for further studies in NLP or other relevant technologies and fields such as Computer Vision (CV), Deep Learning (DL), and Generative AI (GenAI). Career Opportunities Students will be able to find employment in the Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Natural Language Processing (NLP) sector. This NLP sector offers high-paid positions with job titles includin… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Asian and Asian American Studies - A.A. Degree **Degree** The Asian and Asian American Studies Program includes courses concentrating on Asia as well as courses concerning Asian peoples and Asian Americans in the Americas. Historical, sociological, psychological and aesthetic perspectives are used in these courses in order to provide a broad understanding of this diverse area of the world and the dynamic peoples who live there and trace their ancestry to that region. The major emphasizes the disaggregation of the Asian American experience, focusing not only on East Asians, but also Central Asians, South Asians, and Southeast Asians, as well as Pacif… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Banking and Finance - A.S. Degree **Degree** The Banking and Finance program introduces students to broad range of banking and finance including asset and liability management, financial decision making, financial markets and institutions, and gain practical knowledge of the core principles of accounting and economics. Coursework will include: 1) an overview of banking system; 2) specific banking functions and the role of banking in the economy; 4) review legal and regulatory issues, including compliance; and 5) explore the Federal Reserve System's policies and operations. Career Opportunities personal banker; universal teller; operatio… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Banking and Finance - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Banking and Finance program introduces students to broad range of banking and finance including asset and liability management, financial decision making, financial markets and institutions, and gain practical knowledge of the core principles of accounting and economics. Coursework will include: 1) an overview of banking system; 2) specific banking functions and the role of banking in the economy; 4) review legal and regulatory issues, including compliance; and 5) explore the Federal Reserve System's policies and operations. Career Opportunities personal banker; universal teller; operatio… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Science - A.S. Degree **Degree** Science courses emphasize problem solving, critical thinking and synthesis of information. Students will practice laboratory safety, carry out experimental procedures, and identify possible sources of error. Students will learn to apply principles of scientific inquiry, differentiate a theory from a hypothesis, and differentiate fact from opinion in regard to sciences. Students will develop the connection of the relevance of science to everyday events and circumstances in a broad interdisciplinary context. For the Associate of Science, students must complete the General Education pattern and… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Accounting - A.S. Degree **Degree** The Accounting Associate of Science program offers courses that provide students interested in accounting with a solid foundation of the industry’s knowledge and required skills. Students are prepared for entry-level accounting positions. If transferring to a 4-year university, please see a counselor for more information. Career Opportunities The Accounting Associate of Science program prepares students for a number of entry-level accounting jobs in bookkeeping, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable, tax preparation and administration, and financial services organization. Program… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Accounting - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Accounting Certificate of Achievement program offers courses that provide students interested in accounting with a solid foundation of the industry’s knowledge and required skills. Students are prepared for entry-level accounting positions. If transferring to a 4-year university, please see a counselor for more information. Career Opportunities The Accounting Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level positions working in payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable, income tax firms, and financial services organization. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Bookkeeping - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Bookkeeping Certificate is designed to add the skills needed to enter the accounting profession within a short period of time. The program covers theoretical, analytical, and computer application skills required to apply for jobs as bookkeepers, or as clerks in the following positions: general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and income tax. Graduates of the program will have knowledge of double-entry accounting, preparation of journals, adjustments, payroll documents, tax forms, and bank reconciliation, as well as proficiency in Excel, Computerized Accounting and Q… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Business Administration - A.S. Degree **Degree** The course of study for the Business Administration degree prepares students to demonstrate knowledge, skills, integrity, a sense of social responsibility, and individual qualities that influence successful outcomes in the business world. Successful completion of the curriculum prepares students to perform a wide range of tasks and demonstrate leadership abilities, technological awareness, and intellectual capacity. Career Opportunities Successful completion of this program prepares students for entry to mid-level management positions in administrative services, hospitality, sales, marketing,… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Business Administration - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The course of study for the Business Administration certificate prepares students to demonstrate knowledge, skills, integrity, a sense of social responsibility, and individual qualities that influence successful outcomes in the business world. Successful completion of the curriculum prepares students to perform a wide range of tasks and demonstrate leadership abilities, technological awareness, and intellectual capacity. Career Opportunities Entry level management position in: hospitality management, sales, marketing, general business; HR management, administrative service managers Program Le… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Business Administration 2.0 - AS-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in Business Administration or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Business Information Systems - A.S, Degree **Degree** The Business Information System (BIS) Associate of Science program offers courses that provide students interested in learning business applications and technical skills to keep business systems organized. Students are prepared for entry-to-mid level positions with a pathway to transfer to a 4-year institution or future career opportunities. Career Opportunities The Business Information Systems program prepares students to work in an office environment. It prepares students to assume positions as office managers, supervisors, administrative assistance. These positions use a variety of office… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Business Information Systems - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Business Information System (BIS) Associate of Science program offers courses that provide students interested in learning business applications and technical skills to keep business systems organized. Students are prepared for entry-to-mid level positions with a pathway to transfer to a 4-year institution or future career opportunities. Career Opportunities The Business Information Systems program prepares students to work in an office environment. It prepares students to assume positions as office managers, supervisors, administrative assistance. These positions use a variety of office… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Entrepreneurship - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students with the fundamental skills necessary to start and operate their own businesses, collaborate with others to identify business opportunities, join entrepreneurial ventures, or work in an entrepreneurial capacity for an established organization. Career Opportunities Successful completion of this program prepares students for business development and planning, venture analysis, strategic management, and working in a small business setting or environment. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a stu… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Marketing and Sales - A.S. Degree **Degree** The Associate of Science in Marketing and Sales degree prepares students for high-demand careers in merchandising, sales and customer service, planning and promotions, advertising and public relations to meet the consumer's demand. This program provides students with the skills to meet those needs. Career Opportunities Successful completion of this program prepares students for careers in merchandising, professional sales, customer service representatives, planning and promotions, and advertising and public relations. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Marketing and Sales - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in Marketing and Sales prepares students for high-demand careers in merchandising, sales and customer service, planning and promotions, advertising and public relations to meet the consumer's demand. This program provides students with the skills to meet those needs. Career Opportunities Successful completion of this program provides students for careers in merchandising, professional sales, customer service representative representatives, planning and promotions, and advertising and public relations. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a s… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Retail Management - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Retail Management Certificate of Achievement program prepares students to become highly skilled and knowledgeable in a fast growing industry which provides promotional opportunities. Career Opportunities Successful completion of this program prepares students for an assistant buyer, assistant store manager, pricing and signing coordinator, and merchandising representative positions. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Determine best operation procedures in choosing location, set-up and operations of a retail store in several different busin… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Advanced Carpentry - A.S. Degree **Degree** The program is designed to instruct students with hands on building skills and provide participation in all phases of the construction process, focusing on safety, including traditional and new building technologies such as high performance building, sustainability and advanced manufacturing of homes. Carpentry students build new houses and/or remodel existing homes. Carpentry students can apply the Advanced Carpentry A.S degree or the Advanced Carpentry CA as a portion of work experience needed when applying for a contractors license or gain specific skills for home improvement. Career Oppor… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Advanced Carpentry - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Advanced Carpentry Certificate of Achievement is designed to instruct students with hands on building skills and provide participation in all phases of the construction process, including traditional and new building technologies such as high performance building, sustainability and advanced manufacturing of homes. Carpentry students build new houses and/or remodel existing homes. Carpentry students can apply the Advanced Carpentry certificate to the Carpentry A.S degree as a portion of work experience needed when applying for a contractor’s license or gain specific skills for home improv… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Carpentry - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The program is designed to instruct students with hands on building skills and provide participation in all phases of the construction process, including traditional and new building technologies such as high performance building, sustainability and advanced manufacturing of homes. Carpentry students build new houses and/or remodel existing homes. Carpentry students can apply the Carpentry Certificate as a portion of work experience needed when applying for a contractors license or gain specific skills for home improvement. Career Opportunities Jobs as journey level carpenters, home re-modele… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Chinese - A.A. Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts degree in Chinese will provide students with skills in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Mandarin Chinese. The curriculum exposes students to Chinese culture and civilization and provides foundational skills in language that can apply to a broad range of international and domestic career opportunities and professions. The degree will provide the preparation necessary for transferring to UC, CSU and other four-year colleges and universities to earn a bachelor’s degree. As this degree alone may not be complete preparation for transfer, students wishing to contin… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Chinese - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in Chinese will provide students with skills in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Mandarin Chinese. The curriculum exposes students to Chinese culture and provides foundational skills in language that can apply to a broad range of international and domestic career opportunities and professions. It provides students and prospective employers with documented evidence of academic accomplishment in Chinese. Career Opportunities The study of Chinese can open up opportunities in communications, foreign trade and banking, transportation, government, the Fore… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Commercial Music - A.A. Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts Degree in Commercial Music is designed for music students whose career goals are focused on the recording industry, concert promotions, and other commercial ventures. Students will explore aspects of the music production process including: recording, marketing, and distribution. Career Opportunities Audio Engineer, Digital Sound Editor, Small Business Entrepreneur, Concert Promoter, Manager, Event Producer, Arranger, Songwriter. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Students will employ proper audio engineering and midi tech… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Commercial Music - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Commercial Music Certificate of Achievement is designed for music students whose career goals are focused on the recording industry, concert promotions, and other commercial ventures. Students will explore aspects of the music production process including: recording, marketing, and distribution. Career Opportunities Audio Engineer, Digital Sound Editor, Small Business Entrepreneur, Concert Promoter, Manager, Event Producer, Arranger, Songwriter. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Students will employ proper audio engineering and midi techn… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Communication Studies - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** Communication skills are essential to forming and maintaining personal relationships, acquiring and excelling in a job, and relating to the world around us. Through the study and practice of interpersonal, professional, and intercultural communication skills, students will learn how their perceptions and self-esteem affect their interactions with others. Beyond this, students will improve their abilities to speak, write, and present information effectively, whether in face-to-face interactions or in public or mass-media settings. The Communication Studies CA prepares students for jobs related… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Communication Studies 2,0 - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts Degree in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in Communication Studies or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Language Arts - A.A. Degree **Degree** Coursework in Language Arts emphasizes both the form and content of linguistic communication. Students will learn to examine communicative acts within a wider social context, and to apply the principles of language and rhetoric toward the development of logical thought, precise and effective expression, and critical evaluation. For the Associate of Arts Degree in Language Arts, students must complete the General Education pattern and elective courses for an additional 42 units. Students must complete 18 units in the area of emphasis courses with a grade of “C” or better, 18 units of general e… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # CIS--Computer Programming - A.S. Degree **Degree** The major in Computer Programming prepares students for careers as software developers. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and language skills required within the computer industry, and serves as a partial foundation for continued education at four-year institutions. Career Opportunities Computer programming continues to be an excellent career, with openings in all industries. Job titles include: Computer Programmer, Programmer/Analyst, Software Developer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Applications Developer, Computer Applications Engineer, Computer Language Coder, Comp… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Computer Information Science - A.S. Degree **Degree** The major in Computer Information Science prepares students for careers in the Information Technology field or over the lower-division requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at a four-year institution. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and language skills required within the computer industry, and prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges for further study in Computer Information Systems, as well as related areas such as Computer Science. Please consult with a counselor for more information regarding transferring. Career Opportunities Computer I… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Computer Programming and Data Fundamentals - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Computer Programming and Data Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement prepares students for careers as computer programmers, data analysts, data scientists, business analysts, computer systems analysts, logistics analysts, and marketing analysts. The Certificate supports high school students that are dual enrolled or concurrently enrolled as well as new students to the CIS department that take (3) foundational courses in applications, data, and programming. The certificate will also serve as a foundation for A.S. degree completion and support students in transferring to four-year institut… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Computer Programming with C++ - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The certificate in Computer Programming with C++ prepares students for careers as software developers. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and language skills required within the computer industry, and serves as a partial foundation for continued education at four-year institutions. It provides a “merit badge” certification of a skill set needed in a vital career field. See a counselor for more information. Career Opportunities Computer programming continues to be an excellent career, with openings in all industries. Job titles include: Computer Programmer, Programmer/Analyst… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Computer Programming with Java - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The certificate in Computer Programming with Java prepares students for careers as software developers. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and language skills required within the computer industry, and serves as a partial foundation for continued education at four-year institutions. It provides a “merit badge” certification of a skill set needed in a vital career field. See a counselor for more information. Career Opportunities Computer programming continues to be an excellent career, with openings in all industries. Job titles include: Computer Programmer, Programmer/Analys… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Computer Systems Analysis - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The certificate in Computer Systems Analysis prepares students for careers as Systems Analysts, or as software developers with duties in analysis and design. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and language skills required within the computer industry, and serves as a partial foundation for continued education at four-year institutions. It provides a “merit badge” certification of a skill set needed in a vital career field. See a counselor for more information. Career Opportunities There are numerous opportunities for workers with these skills as Systems Analysts doing this w… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Data Analytics - A.S. Degree **Degree** The Data Analytics AS degree is an expansion on the CIS department Data Science Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement and prepares students for careers as data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineers, business analyst, computer systems analyst, logistics analyst, marketing analyst, and database managers. The multidisciplinary program provides the analytical, methodological, and programming skills required in data processing, information technology, business, and computing. The certificate will also serve as a foundation for continued education at four-year institutions Career Op… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Database Management with SQL - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The certificate in Database Management with SQL prepares students for careers as Database Administrators, or as software developers with skills in database programming. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and language skills required within the computer industry, and serves as a partial foundation for continued education at four-year institutions. It provides a “merit badge” certification of a skill set needed in a vital career field. See a counselor for more information. Career Opportunities Virtually every computer programming shop requires database expertise. This Certific… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Data Science Fundamentals - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Data Science Fundamentals Certificate prepares students for careers as data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineers, business analyst, computer systems analyst, logistics analyst, marketing analyst, and database managers. The multidisciplinary program provides the analytical, methodological, and programming skills required in data processing, information technology, business, and computing. The certificate will also serve as a foundation for continued education at four-year institutions. Career Opportunities Data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineers, business an… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Building Codes And Inspections - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Building Codes and Inspections Certificate of Achievement program is designed to prepare students for a variety of construction industry careers. This program fosters comprehension and application of building codes and standards. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to apply the Uniform Building Code and the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 fundamentals to the built environment. Students will become fluent in referencing, analyzing, interpreting and applying Title 24. Students will be prepared for careers in inspections, building and planning, site supervis… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # California Green & Sustainable Building Standards - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in California Green & Sustainable Building fills the gap for students wanting to gain knowledge as it relates to the complex California energy building requirements. Students will learn concepts related to sustainable architecture, California Title 24 Part 6 & 11, green rating systems, and LEED exam preparation. Upon completion, students will be career ready for industry entry level, project/construction management positions. Career Opportunities project coordinator, project management positions, serve as LEED liaison for project seeking certification, work for… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Construction Management - A.S. Degree **Degree** The Construction Management Associate of Science Degree program provides students, who work in, or plan to enter the construction industry the career readiness skills necessary to be competitive in the job market. Upon successful completion of the program students are able to manage residential and/or commercial projects and will have the knowledge and skills necessary for employment. Emphasis is placed on project management best practices, inspection, estimating, scheduling, and the legal and business aspects of construction. This year can be completed in 2- 3years or less. Students are enco… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Construction Management - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Construction Management degree and certificate programs can be completed in 2-years or less and prepare students to manage both residential and nonresidential construction projects. Students will gain career-ready skills through analysis, interpretation, application and problem-solving curriculum. Program curriculum include the fundamentals in best practice related to project management, scheduling, estimating, building codes and standards interpretation, inspections, legal aspects of construction and risk management. In addition, some emphasis is placed on sustainable construction practi… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Cosmetology - A.S. Degree **Degree** The Associate of Science Degree in Cosmetology prepared students in all phases of cosmetology. In addition to completion of A.S. requirements, the program includes 1000 hours of training in theoretical foundations, manipulative skills, business knowledge, professional and ethical practices in the field of cosmetology, and prepares students to take the California State Board of Cosmetology examination for licensure. Admission Requirements: Complete the application for Laney College. A grade of "C" or above is required in each prerequisite course to continue in the sequence of course offerings.… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Cosmetology - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Cosmetology program prepares students in all phases of cosmetology. The program consists of 1000 hours training in theoretical foundations, manipulative skills, business knowledge, professional and ethical practices and prepares students to take the California State Board of Cosmetology examination for licensing. Admission Requirements -Complete the application for Laney College. A grade of “C” or above is required in each prerequisite course to continue in the sequence of course offerings. Potential students must attend an orientation meeting prior to enrollment Transfer students will be… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # College Preparation and Orientation - Certificate of Competency **Certificate** The College Preparation and Orientation Certificate of Competency will provide students with experience with navigating the college student records system. Courses will cover college orientation, resources, time management skills and goal setting skills to incoming college students. Career Opportunities This is a non-credit certificate of completion Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Navigate the college system (student portal, email account and Passport system), for college policies, procedures, and various information. Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Advanced Culinary Techniques - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Advanced Culinary Techniques Certificate of Achievement is designed specifically for culinary industry workers. It is a program of Applied Professional Training meant for hospitality employees, seeking to advance their careers into upper management and/or ownership. Through individual hands-on practice, team work and personalized guidance by instructors, the Laney College ACT CA program provides students the opportunity to perfect existing skill set, gain hands-on experience with modern international techniques, and gain managerial expertise. Career Opportunities Operational management an… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Baking And Pastry - A.S. Degree **Degree** Rise to the Challenge! Do you have a passion for food, creative expression with a sense of diligence and discipline? The Culinary Baking and Pastry Program at Laney College prepares you for an entry level baking employment, baker, pastry chef/owner and food industry trend setter or a stepping stone to a four year college. Your experience in our program includes classroom lectures reinforced with lab kitchen production. The Baking and Pastry AS Degree or Certificate of Achievement integrates the techniques and knowledge you need for the industry. The program integrates safety, leadership, math… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Baking And Pastry - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** Rise to the Challenge! Do you have a passion for food, creative expression with a sense of diligence and discipline? The Culinary Baking and Pastry Program at Laney College prepares you for an entry level baking employment, baker, pastry chef/owner and food industry trend setter or a stepping stone to a four year college. Your experience in our program includes classroom lectures reinforced with lab kitchen production. The Baking and Pastry AS Degree or Certificate of Achievement integrates the techniques and knowledge you need for the industry. The program integrates safety, leadership, math… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management - A.S. Degree **Degree** Is food your art? Do you love the sound and smell of sizzling food? Do you enjoy “nourishing” people with the recipes you create? Deep down, do you secretly feel you could be the next Top Chef? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Restaurant Management program could be the place for you! The major in Restaurant Management offers technical trade theory and practical laboratory experiences in restaurant management and cooking procedures that prepare students for entry into the numerous and diverse job classifications of this exciting and growing industry. Students have the opportu… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** Is food your art? Do you love the sound and smell of sizzling food? Do you enjoy “nourishing” people with the recipes you create? Deep down, do you secretly feel you could be the next Top Chef? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Restaurant Management program could be the place for you! The major in Restaurant Management offers technical trade theory and practical laboratory experiences in restaurant management and cooking procedures that prepare students for entry into the numerous and diverse job classifications of this exciting and growing industry. Students have the opportu… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Culinary Foundations - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Culinary Foundations Certificate of Achievement is composed of courses designed for the individual seeking to acquire culinary skills for employment within the exciting and fast-growing food service industry. The program of study includes courses in knife skills, ingredient identification, cooking methods (i.e., sautéing, poaching, grilling), hands-on food production, and food costs. When completed, the courses may be applied to the Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management CA or AS degree. Career Opportunities Career opportunities with the Culinary Foundations certificate include, but are… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Hospitality Management - AS-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Science in Hospitality Management for Transfer degree (AS-T CULIN) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in Hospitality Management or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a ma… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Dance - A.A. Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts Degree in Dance is designed for dance students whose career goals are focused on the dance performance and choreography industry, dance concert production & promotion, and other commercial related ventures. Students will explore aspects of the dance production process including virtual dance performance, commercial concert dance/choreography & performance, stage lighting for dance, costume & make-up, marketing, dance repertoire preservation, and dance on film. Some careers require further training plus additional education. Please consult with your Dance AA advisor, Depa… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Ballet Dance Teaching Preparation and Performance - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Ballet Dance Teaching and Performance Certificate of Achievement recognizes the completion and mastery of European Folk Ballet techniques in one of the six folk traditions: Royal Academy of Dance method (English style), or Balanchine method (American) as a critical foundation for teaching and performance in dance and related performing arts careers. Students will examine basic form and function, movement theory, improvisation, and Dance History with an emphasis on art as a tool for building social justice awareness. Musicality, dance forms, spatial awareness, performance readiness, injury… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Jazz Dance Teaching Preparation and Performance - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Jazz Dance Teaching and Performance Certificate of Achievement recognizes the completion and mastery of vernacular jazz technique as a critical foundation for teaching and performance in dance and related performing arts careers. Students will examine basic form and function, movement theory, improvisation, and Dance History with an emphasis on art as a tool for building social justice awareness. Musicality, African vernacular dance forms, spatial awareness, performance readiness, injury prevention, and dance making through creation of group and solo choreography. After completing this pr… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Joyful Movement Life Skills: Comprehensive Apparatus Training - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Joyful Movement Life Skills Comprehensive Apparatus Training Certificate of Achievement program is designed for students who seek dance and wellness integration opportunities that prepare them for careers as nationally certified Pilates instructors and other commercial whole body and fitness ventures. Completion of this certificate will provide students with the skills they need to sit for the Pilates Method Alliance National Certification Exam and work in higher level Pilates positions such as Comprehensive Pilates instructors, Gym or community center instructors, partner with schools, w… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Joyful Movement Life Skills: Mat Training - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Joyful Movement Life Skills Mat Training Certificate is the first in a series of progressive training programs. Successful completion of one or more single Joyful Movement Life Skills Certificates of Achievements leads to careers in fitness centers, health and wellness centers, or privately owned studios. Some students may choose to pursue more education to incorporate Pilates into careers such as personal training, sports medicine, chiropractic offices, physical and dance movement therapy or entry into higher education programs; Kinesiology, Sports Fitness, Dance, and Athletics. Career O… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Joyful Movement Life Skills: Reformer Training - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Reformer Training Certificate of Achievement is the second in a series of three progressive Pilates teacher training preparation programs offered through the Department of Dance at Laney college. This program is designed to equip students with exceptional knowledge, skills, and teacher preparation foundation for Pilates-based movement systems. Successful completion of one or more Joyful Movement Life Skills Pilates training programs leads to careers in fitness centers, health and wellness centers, or privately owned studios. Some students may choose to pursue more education to incorporate… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Modern Dance Teaching Preparation and Performance - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Modern Dance Technique Certificate of Achievement recognizes the completion and mastery of modern dance technique as a critical foundation for teaching and performance in dance and related performing arts careers. Students will examine basic form and function, movement theory, improvisation, and Dance History with an emphasis on art as a tool for building social justice awareness. Musicality, Dunham Technique, spatial awareness, performance readiness, injury prevention, and dance making through creation of group and solo choreography. After completing this program, students will be able t… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # World Folkloric Dance Teaching Preparation and Performance - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The World Folkloric Dance and Teaching Preparation Certificate of Achievement recognizes the completion and mastery of World Folkloric Dance forms in one or more of the following dance genres: African Dance, Latin-Caribbean Dance, Asian-Pacific Islander Cultural Dance, Urban Street Dance, or European Folk Dance as a critical foundation for teaching and performance in dance and related performing arts careers. Students will emphasize Dance as a tool for global education and intercultural communication. Supplemental coursework integrates 21st century dance and media technology, dance production… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Economics - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in Economics or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Electrical Technology - A.S. Degree **Degree** The Associate of Science in Electrical Technology degree prepares students for employment on new and remodeled electrical systems work in residential, light commercial and heavy commercial installations: Employability skills, residential and commercial wiring methods, and electrical system design and estimating skills. Students gain broad-based background skills and hands-on experience wiring typical residential and commercial scenarios. Basic to all topics is the observance and practice of electrical safety for workers and installation of electrical in accordance with the National Electrical… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Electrical Technology - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in Electrical Technology prepares students for employment on new and remodeled electrical systems work in residential, light commercial and heavy commercial installations: Employability skills, residential and commercial wiring methods, and electrical system design and estimating skills. Students gain broad-based background skills and hands-on experience wiring typical residential and commercial scenarios. Basic to all topics is the observance and practice of electrical safety for workers and installation of electrical in accordance with the National Electrical… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Solar Photovoltaic Professionals - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** Solar industry is a fast growing industry and professionals in this area are in high demand. The Certificate of Achievement in Solar Photovoltaic Professionals will prepare the students to face the challenges of this technology, the standards, the codes applications and installation skills. The courses in the program are project based, students will design and install PV systems and learn how to communicate with the market and the customers. Career Opportunities Provides an opportunity for students to enter fields or job markets such as PV System Installers, Designers, Customer Relations, Sal… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Engineering - A.S. Degree **Degree** Engineers apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to solve real world problems. The engineering major provides a solid foundation in math, science, and engineering concepts, and prepares students looking to transfer to obtain their Bachelor’s degree or looking to enter the field as an engineering technician. This degree is appropriate for students looking to enter most engineering disciplines, including mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and aerospace engineering. Engineers in these disciplines work in a wide variety of industries including renewable energy, robot… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Engineering – Computer and Electrical - A.S. Degree **Degree** Engineers apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to solve real world problems. The engineering major provides a solid foundation in math, science, and engineering concepts, and prepares students looking to transfer to obtain their Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering, or looking to enter the field as an engineering technician. Engineers in the electrical or computer fields work in a wide variety of industries including renewable energy production, computer hardware, environmental controls, signal processing, product design, and machine learning. If pla… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # English - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree (AA-T ENGL) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in English or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determ… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Basic English - Certificate of Competency **Certificate** The Basic English certificate (CCy ESOL) verifies that a student has achieved the outcomes of the final two courses in the four-course Basic English non-credit ESOL course sequence. This sequence prepares students for the academic rigor of credit courses by integrating English language instruction with organizational tools for student success. Students interested in completing the certificate should consult with ESOL faculty and a counselor. Career Opportunities This certificate's emphasis on organizational life skills will prepare non-native speaking students for vocational programs and job… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # English for Healthcare Pathways - Certificate of Competency **Certificate** Laney College’s noncredit English for Healthcare Program prepares students to choose an appropriate healthcare career goal. In this program students discuss the tasks and requirements for a variety of healthcare jobs. They also develop basic resumes and map a personalized educational path that includes both long- and short-term employment goals in the healthcare field. Career Opportunities Entry level positions in healthcare (home healthcare, healthcare aids) or further training in medical programs such as phlebotomy, EMT and medical assisting. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of thi… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # English for Speakers of Other Languages: Advanced - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Advanced Certificate of Achievement in ESOL verifies that a student has successfully completed the advanced ESOL reading and writing course or English or English 1A or English 1AS, an advanced ESOL Listening and Speaking course, an advanced ESOL Grammar course, and two to four units of any further coursework at the college transfer level. Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL program chair and a counselor. Career Opportunities This certificate will prepare immigrant students for vocational programs and job advancement. The certificate will provide… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # English for Speakers of Other Languages: High Intermediate - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The High Intermediate Certificate of Achievement in ESOL verifies that a student has successfully completed 16 units of high intermediate and advanced work as English language learners including the high intermediate ESOL reading and writing course, four units of high intermediate or advanced ESOL listening and speaking, four units of high intermediate or advanced ESOL grammar, and two units of other high intermediate or advanced ESOL courses or any college level work conducted in English. Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL program chair and a coun… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # English for Speakers of Other Languages: Intermediate - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Intermediate Certificate of Achievement in ESOL verifies that a student has successfully completed intermediate and advanced work in ESOL, including the intermediate ESOL reading and writing level course of intermediate and advanced ESOL. Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL program chair and a counselor. Career Opportunities This certificate will prepare immigrant students for vocational programs and job advancement. The certificate will provide international students with evidence of English study, which makes a job-seeker more competitive in m… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # ESOL Advanced - Certificate of Competency **Certificate** The ESOL Advanced Certificate of Competency verifies that a student has successfully completed three ESOL core classes (Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Grammar) at the advanced level. Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL department chair and a counselor. Career Opportunities This certificate will help prepare students for vocational programs and job advancement. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Demonstrate intermediate skills in English listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing w… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # ESOL College Ready Skills - Certificate of Competency **Certificate** The ESOL College Ready Skills Certificate verifies that a student has successfully completed the ESOL College Ready Skills four-course sequence. This sequence prepares beginning to low-intermediate English language learners new to American college classrooms for the cultural expectations and academic rigor of college-level ESOL courses. The program focuses on integrating English language instruction with study habits, communication skills, and education technology skills to facilitate student success. Students interested in completing the certificate should consult with the ESOL program chair… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # ESOL Entry Level Employment Skills - Certificate of Competency **Certificate** The Certificate of Competency in ESOL Entry Level Employment Skills (CCy ESOL) verifies that a student has achieved the outcomes of the employment-related first two courses in the four-course Basic English non-credit ESOL course sequence and basic coursework in the use of computers for work and school. This sequence prepares students with entry level English communication skills to seek employment in the United States. Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL department chair and a counselor. Career Opportunities This certificate provides students with t… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # ESOL High Beginning - Certificate of Competency **Certificate** The ESOL High Beginning Certificate of Competency verifies that a student has successfully completed three ESOL core classes (Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Grammar) at the high beginning level. Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL department chair and a counselor. Career Opportunities This certificate will help prepare students for vocational programs and job advancement. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Demonstrate high beginning skills in English listening, speaking, reading, an… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # ESOL High Intermediate - Certificate of Competency **Certificate** The ESOL High Intermediate Certificate of Competency verifies that a student has successfully completed three ESOL core classes (Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Grammar) at the high intermediate level. Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL department chair and a counselor. Career Opportunities This certificate will help prepare students for vocational programs and job advancement. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Demonstrate high intermediate skills in English listening, speaking, re… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # ESOL Intermediate - Certificate of Competency **Certificate** The ESOL Intermediate Certificate of Competency verifies that a student has successfully completed three ESOL core classes (Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Grammar) at the intermediate level. Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL department chair and a counselor. Career Opportunities This certificate will help prepare students for vocational programs and job advancement. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Demonstrate intermediate skills in English listening, speaking, reading, and/or w… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # ESOL/Business Pathway - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The ESOL/Business Pathway Certificate of Achievement verifies that a student has successfully completed advanced ESOL, including advanced Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking and Grammar courses, a Business English ESOL course, and a transfer level Introduction to Business class. Career Opportunities Positions in accounting, marketing, hospitality management, sales, general business. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Analyze and form opinions about current issues in business. Create professional written documents in English such as ema… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # ESOL/Culinary Arts Pathway - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The ESOL/Culinary Arts Pathway Certificate of Achievement was created to satisfy the Culinary Department's desire for ESOL students to have fundamental English skills before trying to complete the culinary program. Students will complete intermediate or advanced ESOL listening and speaking; reading and writing; and grammar classes, in addition to one introductory culinary course. Students who have earned the certificate will have improved communication skills to continue the Laney culinary program or enter the workforce. Career Opportunities Careers in the food and hospitality industries. Pro… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # ESOL/Ethnic Studies Pathway - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The ESOL/Ethnic Studies Certificate of Achievement verifies that a student has successfully taken high intermediate or advanced ESOL, including a Reading and Writing and a Listening and Speaking or Grammar course, along with an elective in Ethnic Studies. Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL program chair and a counselor. Career Opportunities This certificate supports transfer to 4-year programs that lead to a wide variety of careers, such as teaching, legal or medical interpreting, and community organizing. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Program Readiness for Multilingual Students - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Program Readiness Certificate of Achievement verifies that multilingual students have demonstrated readiness to succeed in in a four-year college transfer program. Career Opportunities This program is designed to ensure that students have academic skills required to be successful in their academic goals, which ultimately allows for success in career goals. This program also provides international students with evidence of advanced English proficiency, a qualification that opens many career opportunities when they return to their native countries. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Vocational English for Speakers of Other Languages - Certificate of Competency **Certificate** Laney College’s noncredit VESOL Program offers courses that will prepare students for the language skills required in entry-level employment or college certificate programs in the hospitality and retail industries. In this program students will practice communicating in the workplace with co-workers and customers, learn how to conduct a basic job search in the American workplace and use simple technology at work, such as email by developing language skills including listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks related to work in restaurants, hotels, retail stores and offices. Career Opportu… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Building Automation Systems - A.S. Degree **Degree** The Associate of Science in Building Automation Systems (BAS) prepares students to install, service, operate, and maintain BAS in commercial buildings. BAS is utilized to control mechanical, energy, lighting, fire safety, and security systems. Students who complete this program can significantly impact building energy consumption. Graduates can seek employment as BAS technicians and engineers with manufacturers, vendors, construction companies, and large facilities such as bio-pharmaceuticals, educational and government facilities, hospitals, and office buildings. Career Opportunities Graduat… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Building Automation Systems - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in Building Automation Systems (BAS) prepares students to install, service, operate, and maintain BAS in commercial buildings. BAS is utilized to control mechanical, energy, lighting, fire safety, and security systems. Students who complete this program can significantly impact building energy consumption. Graduates can seek employment as BAS technicians and engineers with manufacturers, vendors, construction companies, and large facilities such as bio-pharmaceuticals, educational and government facilities, hospitals, and office buildings. Career Opportunities G… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Commercial HVAC Systems - A.S. Degree **Degree** The Associate of Science for Commercial HVAC Systems prepares students to install, service, operate, and maintain mechanical systems in a commercial setting. Environmental Control Technology is a technical program offering the theoretical, technical, and problem-solving skills essential for employment in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industries. Graduates can seek employment as HVACR technicians, installers, building engineers, and facilities operators. Career Opportunities Graduates can seek employment as HVACR technicians, installers, building engineers, and… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Commercial HVAC Systems - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement for Commercial HVAC Systems prepares students to install, service, operate, and maintain mechanical systems in a commercial setting. Environmental Control Technology is a technical program offering the theoretical, technical, and problem-solving skills essential for employment in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industries. Graduates can seek employment as HVACR technicians, installers, building engineers, and facilities operators. Career Opportunities Graduates can seek employment as HVACR technicians, installers, building engineers… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Refrigeration Technology - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** Refrigeration Technology is a certificate offering the theoretical, technical, and problem-solving skills essential for employment in the air conditioning and refrigeration industries. Students completing the suggested curriculum can seek employment as air conditioning installers, refrigeration technicians, and building engineers. Career Opportunities building engineer, warehouse specialist, opportunities at the Port area. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Safe use of materials: Demonstrate proper and safe use of chemicals, combustible materi… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Residential And Light Commercial HVAC & R - A.S. Degree **Degree** The Associate of Science for Residential and Light Commercial HVAC & R prepare students to install, service, operate, and maintain HVACR systems in the residential and light commercial settings. Environmental Control Technology (ECT) is a technical program offering the theoretical, technical, and problem-solving skills essential for employment in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. Graduates can seek employment as HVACR technicians in the construction or service divisions. Career Opportunities Graduates can seek employment as HVACR technicians or installers… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Residential And Light Commercial HVAC & R - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement for Residential and Light Commercial HVAC & R prepare students to install, service, operate, and maintain HVACR systems in the residential and light commercial settings. Environmental Control Technology (ECT) is a technical program offering the theoretical, technical, and problem-solving skills essential for employment in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. Graduates can seek employment as HVACR technicians in the construction or service divisions. Career Opportunities HVACR technicians, installers in the construction or servi… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Ethnic Studies - A.A. Degree **Degree** The Ethnic Studies major is designed to assist all students develop an understanding and appreciation of other peoples and cultures in the United States. Using comparative methodologies and honoring community based knowledge, the major emphasizes a critical understanding of race and race relations. Students may elect among the following majors: African American Studies, Asian/Asian American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Mexican/Latin American Studies or Native American Studies. Each program provides a sound background for students preparing to pursue a degree in Ethnic Studies or a related field o… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Social Justice: Ethnic Studies - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts in Social Justice: Ethnic Studies for Transfer Degree, (AA-T ETHST) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their CSU campus to a program or major in Ethnic Studies or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or a… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Geography - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer Degree, (AA-T GEOG) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in Geography or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as deter… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging - A.A. Degree **Degree** The AA degree in Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging offer hands-on experience for students interested in combining artistic creativity and computer technology. Students receive practical knowledge of processes, theory of design principles and elements, computer software applications, and personal communication skills. Opportunities of employment from an education in graphic design range widely in emphasis. Related industries integrating graphic designers, digital imaging specialists, and multimedia authors vary as much as commercial printing does from motion pictures. All mass visual comm… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The certificate in Applied Graphic Design/Digital Imaging offer hands-on experience for students interested in combining artistic creativity and computer technology. Students receive practical knowledge of processes, theory of design principles and elements, computer software applications, and personal communication skills. Opportunities of employment from an education in graphic design range widely in emphasis. Related industries integrating graphic designers, digital imaging specialists, and multimedia authors vary as much as commercial printing does from motion pictures. All mass visual co… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Graphics in Motion - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The certificate of achievement in Graphics in Motion introduces students to the fundamental building blocks of graphic arts, animation principles, and the creation of animated films. Students will cover topics in basic drawing for animation; Disney’s 12 principles; timing and spacing of objects, nature, animals, and humans; and professional animation software. Once the course work is completed, students will be better qualified to transfer to a four-year university program in animation or to apply for entry-level jobs. Career Opportunities Animator, motion graphics assistant, checker of x-she… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # History - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts Degree in History for Transfer (AA-T HIST) is designed to provide students with an understanding of both a diverse array of societies and how and why the historical process shaped our world. Through the coursework associated with the History AA-T, students will address questions of identity, community, knowledge, consciousness, intelligibility, communication, and meaning as they explore the broad disciplinary terrain of history. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State Un… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Humanities - A.A. Degree **Degree** Coursework in Humanities emphasizes the study of cultural and artistic expression. Students will learn to evaluate and interpret the ways in which people throughout history and across different cultures have represented themselves and the world around them through a variety of expressive forms. Further, students will develop their aesthetic sensibilities and increase their capacity to make informed value judgments. For the Associate of Humanities, students must complete the General Education pattern and elective courses for an additional 42 units. Students must complete 18 units in the area o… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Advanced Japanese Language and Culture - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Japanese language is one of the popular languages in the world and the culture are unique and attract many people in the world. In addition to this, Japanese people play a crucial role among the East Bay communities. In the 1880's Japanese immigrants started to settle in Oakland, California, building a community of more than 1,500 by the 1910s. Until today, the Japanese American population in Oakland east bay region has become one of the largest groups in northern California. Students will learn advanced Japanese skills and gain knowledge of Japanese culture. These classes open up opportu… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Japanese Language and Culture - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Japanese language is one of the popular languages in the world and the culture are unique and attract many people in the world. In addition to this, Japanese people play a crucial role among the East Bay communities. In the 1880's Japanese immigrants started to settle in Oakland, California, building a community of more than 1,500 by the 1910s. Until today, the Japanese American population in Oakland east bay region has become one of the largest groups in northern California. Students will learn basic Japanese skills and gain knowledge of Japanese culture. These classes open up opportunit… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Digital Newsgathering - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in Digital Newsgathering provides foundational knowledge and hands-on training that prepares students for jobs in the media realm. The certificate serves as a comprehensive and multi-discipline overview of content and skills needed by the modern journalist. Career Opportunities reporting, copyrighting, public relations, communication, screenwriting, social media, brand management. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Assemble a portfolio of appropriate photographs, writings, journals or digital media that reflects… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Journalism - A.A. Degree **Degree** The Journalism Department offers practical newspaper experience and academic preparation for students preparing to transfer to four-year institutions. Emphasis is placed on new technologies and preparation for media jobs in a computer-oriented society. Additional areas of study include journalism history, ethics, law, and the role of the press in our society. Career Opportunities Students who complete the Journalism program are prepared for careers in the expanding communications field, which includes print, online and video journalism, along with computer production skills. Program Learning… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Journalism - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer Degree (AA-T JOURN) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their CSU campus to a program or major in Journalism or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree . Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as dete… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Newswriting and Reporting - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in Newswriting and Reporting provides foundational knowledge and hands-on training that prepares students for jobs in the media realm. The certificate serves as a comprehensive and multi-discipline overview of content and skills needed by the modern journalist. Career Opportunities reporting, copyrighting, public relations, communication, screenwriting, social media, brand management. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Assemble a portfolio of appropriate photographs, written articles, writings, or digital media t… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Kinesiology - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree (AA-T Kinesiology) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in Kinesiology or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree . Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emp… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Preparation For Certification - Certificate of Proficiency **Certificate** This program will prepare students with the basic qualifications to sit for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Personal Trainer Exam. Career Opportunities A career as a Personal Trainer can be a rewarding career for those interested in fitness and helping others. To be marketable in this career, there are various certifications that are recommended. The main certification is a Personal Trainer certification. This will help open up doors for a career in gyms, fitness centers, teaching classes, or working as a private personal trainer. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of th… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Medical Interpreting - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Medical Interpreting certificate was created to prepare students for 1) to be successful at passing the National certification exam for healthcare interpreters; and 2) prepare students for a career in healthcare interpreting. During their coursework, students will learn the four basic skills of interpreting: 1) communication conduit; 2) meaning broker; 3) cultural broker; and 4) healthcare advocate. After successfully obtaining the certificate, students will be able to 1) meet all the qualifications to take the National Certification Exam; and 2) they would be qualified to interpret for h… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Translation and Interpretation--Spanish - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Legal and Community Interpreting program offers a four-course Certificate of Achievement in Translation and Interpretation—Spanish that opens up opportunities for students in the workforce in the legal, health services, and educational fields of translation and interpretation in English and Spanish. It provides an overview and intense practice of skills in the three modes interpretation (sight, consecutive, simultaneous) and translation. The program considers linguistic, cultural and professional expectations in the field, and explores vocational opportunities in different areas: legal, h… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Research Skills - Certificate of Competency **Certificate** The Certificate of Competency in Research Skills is designed to provide students with a foundation in information literacy, critical thinking, ethical use of information, and research. This certificate is intended to improve the research and information literacy skills of student desiring to increase their capacity for pursuing college-level coursework, gaining employment in today's digital workforce, and community engagement. Students enrolled in the Research Skills program may use the certification as a means of providing college instructors and employers of their ability to find, evaluate,… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Advanced Precision Machining - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Laney College Advanced Precision Machining CA is a career education program which prepares students for the highest level of work in precision manufacturing. The certificate is intended for advanced machine technology students and students with prior work experience as machinists to grow their skill sets to meet increasing demands for precision, miniaturization, complex non-prismatic geometries, exotic materials, automation and quality control in high tech sectors, like medical device, semiconductor, optics and scientific research. The coursework includes fundamentals of precision enginee… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Basic Machining - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Laney College Basic Manufacturing CA is a career education program which provides students with theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills required for entry-level work in precision manufacturing. Coursework includes shop safety, operation of machine tools, engineering drawings, 3D solid modeling with CAD, and technical mathematics. The certificate is intended for students who want to continue on to more advanced machining curriculum and for students from other departments who would benefit from a survey of manufacturing processes. The certificate is stackable with the Manual Machining and… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # CNC Machining - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Laney College CNC Machining CA is a career education program which prepares students for work as a CNC machinist, CNC machine operator, CNC setup technician or CNC programmer. The certificate builds upon knowledge gained and skills developed in the Basic Manufacturing certificate. Students achieve competency in the setup, operation and programming of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, such as 3-axis mills and 2-axis lathes, but also more advanced 5-axis machining centers and turning centers with live tooling. The coursework includes G-code programming as well as programm… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Digital Fabrication Technology - Machine Technology - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** Laney College's Machine Technology focused Digital Fabrication Technology Program prepares graduates for modern Digital Fabrication and Advanced Manufacturing careers in industrial art, custom installation and parts manufacturing shops. These multi-disciplinary courses emphasize and expand on the fundamentals of computer-assisted design (CAD) and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques within, but not limited to, the machining field. Students will learn intermediate and advanced skills skills in iterative, design oriented thinking by employing rapid prototyping philosophy framed with… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Industrial Maintenance - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Laney College Machine Technology Industrial Maintenance is a multi-disciplinary career technical education certificate that prepares students for work in a wide range of industries. The certificate covers mechanics, machining, electrical and welding skills which play a critical role in the industrial maintenance field. Students also receive an OSHA 30-hour industrial safety certificate. The certificate prepares students for entry-level positions performing installation, maintenance and repair operations on industrial equipment (such as blowers, pumps, motors) and infrastructure (such as p… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Machine Technology - A.S. Degree **Degree** The Laney College Machine Technology AS degree is a career technical education program that prepares students for work as a machinist, manual machinist, CNC machinist, CNC operator, CNC setup technician or CNC programmer. The degree provides students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills required for precision manufacturing, specifically metal cutting, using both manual and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools. Coursework includes shop safety, setup and operation of machine tools, precision measurement, engineering drawings, 3D solid modeling with CAD, CNC programm… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Manual Machining - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Laney College Manual Machining CA is a career education program which prepares students for work as a manual machinist. The certificate builds upon knowledge gained and skills developed in the Basic Manufacturing certificate. Students achieve competency in the operation of manual machine tools, such as mills, lathes and surface grinders. The coursework also includes a survey of welding processes. Career Opportunities machinist, manual machinist Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Demonstrate safe work procedures while operating manual machi… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Quality Control - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Laney College Quality Control Certificate of Achievement is a career technical education program that prepares students for work as a quality control (QC) technician or quality assurance (QA) technician. The certificate provides students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills required for precision measurement of manufactured parts according to specifications in engineering drawings using hand tools and sophisticated modern equipment like coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). The coursework also covers technical mathematics and a survey of machining processes. Career Opportuni… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Management and Supervision - A.S. Degree **Degree** The Management and Supervision Associate of Science program offers courses that provide students interested in management with a solid foundation of the knowledge, skills, and strategies to achieve organizational goals. Students are prepared for entry or mid-level positions with a pathway to transfer to a 4-year institution or future career opportunities. Career Opportunities Entry level managerial positions or administrative services managers. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Evaluate how management significantly impacts organizational perf… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Management and Supervision - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** Management and Supervision certificate combines management theory with day-to-day practical application to achieve organizational goals. Curriculum provides an opportunity for management students to 1) to increase their working knowledge; 2) develop their managerial skills; and 3) understand the multiple roles of managers and functions. Courses also include opportunities for students to role play and address ethical dilemmas based on acquired knowledge and skills. Career Opportunities Completion of this program prepares students for an entry or mid-level supervisory, managerial, or administra… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Data Science - A.S. Degree **Degree** This associate degree is designed for students who complete the first two years of college math, statistical analysis, and computer programming. It differs from our transfer degree in the IGETC or CSU Breadth Requirements. Students interested in this degree should consult with a counselor and the chair of the Mathematics Department. The degree will be awarded upon completion of the major course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Science Degree. Career Opportunities The field of Data Science is one with a multitude of employment opportunities.… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Mathematics - A.S. Degree **Degree** This associate degree is designed for students who complete the first two years of college math. It differs from our transfer degree in the IGETC or CSU Breadth Requirements. Students interested in this degree should consult with a counselor and the chair of the Mathematics Department. The degree will be awarded upon completion of the major course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Science Degree. Career Opportunities Scientists, researchers, mathematics teachers, actuaries, and in general workers in fields that require mathematical knowledge… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Mathematics - AS-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in Mathematics or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # AR/VR: Immersive Design - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The AR/VR certificate was created to educate students on the principles of AR and VR Immersive Design for mobile, web, and Head Mounted Displays. Students will cover analysis and application of concepts of design, modeling, world building, lighting, storytelling, and programming. Career Opportunities Hundreds of startups and established Silicon Valley Tech companies are building and hiring for Augmented and Virtual Reality applications; from virtual limbs, self-driving cars, retail, real estate, medical, military, construction, architecture, robotics, to entertainment, and 3-D immersive train… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # AudioVisual Technologist - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The AV Technologist Certificate of Achievement was created to assist students' entry in the AV industry. Students will be proficient in video/audio production systems and signal flow; basic IP theory and connectivity; and AV business management. This is a joint regional program between Laney College and City College of San Francisco (CCSF). Career Opportunities Career opportunities are available in schools and universities, government, the military, corporations, healthcare, legal, retail, museums, churches, sports arenas, entertainment, and transportation. All these organizations require AV… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Offline and Online Editing with DaVinci Resolve - Certificate of Completion **Certificate** Professional cinematography editing and aesthetics with DaVinci Resolve, incorporating primary and secondary color grading, motion graphics with Fusion page, audio finishing with Fairlight page, and media management. For all platforms to include Windows and Mac. Career Opportunities Video editor, colorist, film/video producers, video effects artists, sound engineers, event videographer, sports videographer, corporate video/promotions, video for web sites, training video production, infomercial production, advertising video, web shopping videos, music videos Program Learning Outcomes Upon comp… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Performance And Production For Video, Broadcast And Digital Cinematography - A.S. Degree **Degree** The major in Performance and Production for Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography offers the student a wide variety of acting, directing and producing for the digital screen arts, including experience in announcing, interactive journalism and reporting for broadcast, the web and other emerging digital communications, podcasting, scriptwriting, drama, voice-overs, news and sportscasting. Career Opportunities Film/video producers and directors, television writers/announcers/producers/directors, sports writers/announcers, corporate video/promotions, writing for web sites, training video pr… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Performance And Production For Video, Broadcast And Digital Cinematography - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The major in Performance and Production for Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography offers the student a wide variety of acting, directing and producing for the digital screen arts, including experience in announcing, interactive journalism and reporting for broadcast, the web and other emerging digital communications, podcasting, scriptwriting, drama, voice overs, news and sportscasting. Career Opportunities Film/video producers and directors, television writers/announcers/producers/directors, sports writers/announcers, corporate video/promotions, writing for web sites, training video pr… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Video Production For Video, Broadcast And Digital Cinematography - A.S. Degree **Degree** The associate degree in Video Production for Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography covers the entire range of digital video, audio and media production, from script development, hands-on, current professional 2K and 4K production equipment, current editing and other post-production effects and applications, distribution, and media business management. The program has expanded into the VR/AR and drone worlds, and integrated basic networking into the department's programs. Production of creative content for video, film, sports and broadcast TV, radio, cable, web, mobile technology, and ot… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Video Production For Video, Broadcast And Digital Cinematography - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in Video Production for Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography covers hands-on digital video media production, including script development, professional HD production equipment, current editing and other post-production applications, distribution, and media business management. Production of creative content for video, film, sports and broadcast TV, radio, cable, web, mobile technology, and other emerging communications technologies. Career Opportunities Video editor, camera operator, film/video/digital producers, video effects artists, event videographer,… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Virtual Production - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Virtual Production certificate was created to educate students on the principles and practices of 3D Virtual Production for Film, TV and Media Production. Students will cover analysis and application of concepts of 3D design, Realtime 3D engines (RT3D), Virtual Sets, Motion Capture, Face Capture, Cinematography, Lighting, Audio, Visual Storytelling, and VFX Workflow. Career Opportunities COVID-19 has accelerated 3D Virtual TV and Film Production worldwide. Yet there are very few who know how to use these new virtual tools and software. As Hollywood faces mounting pressure to safely resume… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Virtual Production Fundamentals - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Virtual Production Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement, offered as a part of the Regional Virtual Production Academy (RVPA) collaborative, prepares students for entry-level careers in Virtual Production. Students will apply the skills from film production, computer graphics, digital imaging, visual effects and game engines, to the virtual production process. Students may select courses from any of the participating colleges to complete the certificate. Career Opportunities Epic Games, the owner of Unreal Engine, the leading technology in Virtual Production, has gone as far as commissi… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Chicanx and Latinx Studies - A.A. Degree **Degree** Instruction in Chicanx and Latinx Studies is interdisciplinary and comparative in scope. Chicanx and Latinx Studies curriculum draws from the social and behavioral sciences as well as the humanities and the arts. The program offers a variety of courses regarding the study of Latin America and the Chicanx and Latinx experience in the United States. The aim of Chicanx and Latinx Studies is to support students in developing a critical consciousness and an understanding of the social, political, cultural, and economic forces that have shaped the histories and current day realities of the Latinx D… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Social Justice: Chicanx and Latinx Studies - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts in Social Justice: Chicanx and Latinx Studies for Transfer (AA-T M/LAT) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their CSU campus to a program or major in Chicanx and Latinx Studies or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree . Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter unit… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Chinese Music - A.A. Degree **Degree** The Chinese Music A.A. recognizes mastery of Chinese Music essentials. Students will examine basic music theory, solo performance techniques, Chinese Music History; Jianpu notation, instrumentation, Chinese Opera traditions, and ensemble playing techniques. After completing this program, students will be able to play concerts, compose music, participate in recording sessions, or continue with their studies by transferring to a four-year Music program, especially in Ethnomusicology. Career Opportunities Performer, instructor, coach, conductor, recording artist, lecturer. Program Learning Outco… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Chinese Music - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in Chinese Music recognizes mastery of Chinese music essentials. Students will examine basic music theory, solo performance techniques, Chinese Music History; Jianpu notation, instrumentation, Chinese Opera traditions, and ensemble playing techniques. After completing this program, students will be able to play concerts, compose music, participate in recording sessions, or continue with their studies towards an associate degree. Career Opportunities Performer, instructor, coach, conductor, recording artist, lecturer. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Jazz - A.A. Degree **Degree** The Jazz Associate in Arts Degree recognizes mastery of Jazz essentials. Students will examine basic Jazz theory, performance techniques, improvisation skills, and Jazz history; chord voicings, alphabet system, evolution of styles from Blues and Ragtime to the present; ensemble playing techniques including: blending, tone production, chart reading, and solo improvisation. After completing this program, students will be able to play concerts, compose music, participate in recording sessions, or continue with their studies towards a baccalaureate degree. Career Opportunities Performer, recordin… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Jazz - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Jazz Certificate of Achievement recognizes mastery of Jazz essential. Students will examine basic Jazz theory, performance techniques, improvisation skills, and Jazz History; Chord voicings, Alphabet System, evolution of styles from Blues and Ragtime to the present; ensemble playing techniques including: blending, tone production, chart reading, and solo improvisation. After completing this program, students will be able to play concerts, compose music, participate in recording sessions, or continue with their studies towards an associate degree. Career Opportunities Music teacher, perfor… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Music - A.A. Degree **Degree** Courses in the Music Department are designed to fulfill the needs of music majors, professional musicians, and those whose interest is vocational. Students are encouraged to contact the department chairperson for specific guidance when planning to transfer to a four-year institution in this major. For the latest information, visit: www.laney.edu/music Career Opportunities Academic and Performing Careers in Music and Music Related Fields such as: Arts Administration, Music Journalism, Recording Industry, Musical Instrument Sales and Repair, Private Instruction etc. Program Learning Outcomes Up… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Music - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts Degree in Music for Transfer (AA-T MUSIC) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their CSU campus to a program or major in Music or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by t… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Music - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Music Certificate of Achievement provides a foundation in music theory, music skills (musicianship), solo performance, and ensemble performance. These fundamental skills promote success in music careers and artistic endeavors. After completing this program, students will be able to play concerts, compose music, participate in recording sessions, or continue with their studies towards an associate degree. Career Opportunities Academic and Performing Careers in Music and Music Related Fields such as: Arts Administration, Music Journalism, Recording Industry, Musical Instrument Sales and Rep… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Music Appreciation - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Music Appreciation Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who pursue studies in Music Appreciation and Music History. Students will explore universal aspects of music as well as genre-specific histories. Related careers include: Music Journalism, Music Consultant, Pre-School and Elementary Music Education. Recommended for students with disabilities. Career Opportunities Music consultant, music journalist. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Describe common elements of musical structure such as: pitch, rhythm, melody, timbre, vo… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Philosophy - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree (AA-T PHIL) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their CSU campus to a program or major in Philosophy or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree . Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as deter… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Darkroom Photography - Certificate of Proficiency **Certificate** The Certificate of Proficiency in Darkroom Photography is designed to instruct students in the principles of traditional darkroom film and provide opportunity for skill achievement and portfolio development. Darkroom students shoot and process black and white film, print in the darkroom and learn historic alternative processes. Career Opportunities Career opportunities available include specialized film printer, visual artist, photo book artist, photography workshop instructor, photographic restorer. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Demonstr… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Photographic Foundations - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Photo Foundations Certificate of Achievement is designed to instruct students in the principles of digital capture of composition Natural, Available, Continuous, and Strobe light and its development. It will develop principles pf composition and aesthetics. It will provide opportunity to create and capture lighting schemes for skill achievement and portfolio development. Career Opportunities Event, Portraiture, small set product photography, Art Copy Work. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Model professional and ethical behavior while com… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Photography - A.A. Degree **Degree** The A.A. Degree in Photography prepares students for careers as commercial photographers. The program provides the visual literacy, language, and skills required within the photography industry and serves as a foundation for continued education at 4-year institutions. The program moves sequentially through a foundational digital capture and processing to design courses, finishing with professionally oriented studio classes. Career Opportunities This program prepares for employment in commercial, industrial, technical, and scientific photographic fields. Intermediate and advanced classes empha… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Photography - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in Photography prepares students for careers as commercial photographers. The program provides the visual literacy, language, and skills required within the photography industry and serves as a foundation for continued education at 4-year institutions. The program moves sequentially through a foundational digital capture and processing to design courses, finishing with professionally oriented studio classes. Career Opportunities This program prepares you for employment in the commercial, industrial, technical, and scientific photographic fields. Intermediate and… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Professional Lighting - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The classes in this program work to a professional level. They build an expanded awareness of light and its properties with a full variety of sources such as available light, strobe and continuous electronic appliances, adjunctive equipment and set building in the Studio and on location, their selected application to a highly complex state, and the business skills and methods needed to work at a professional level. Career Opportunities This program prepares for employment in commercial, industrial, technical, art and scientific photographic fields. Professional lighting classes emphasize the… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Physics - AS-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in Physics or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the c… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Political Science - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer degree (AA-T POSCI) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in Political Science or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area o… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Psychology - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts Degree in Psychology for Transfer (AA-T PSYCH) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in Psychology or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 20 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as det… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Global Studies - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts in Global Studies for Transfer Degree, (AA-T SOCSC) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their CSU campus to a program or major in Philosophy or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Social Sciences - A.A. Degree **Degree** These courses emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to the understanding and study of human behavior and social organization. Students study and analyze human societies; the institutions, organizations and groups that comprise them; and the way individuals and groups relate to one another. Students develop an understanding of the various theories and methodologies of the disciplines, as well as skills in applying their knowledge in critical and useful ways as they navigate their own lives within a constantly changing and complex social world. For the Associate of Social Sciences, students mu… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Sociology - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts Degree in Sociology for Transfer is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in Sociology or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Indigenous Languages and Cultures-Mam - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in Indigenous Languages and Cultures -Mam is designed to assist community members and students develop an understanding and appreciation of an indigenous language still spoken by thousands of Mam people in Central America, Mexico and United States. The certificate is designed to prepare community members and students to know the roots of their Mayan culture and civilization and the Mayan-Mam speakers. Honoring a community-based approach, the Mam courses emphasize a deep knowledge and understanding of the language and the culture. Career Opportunities With the ar… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Introductory Spanish Language and Culture - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in Introductory Spanish Language and Culture will empower students in the Spanish language and the Hispanic/Latinx history and experience in Spain, Latin America, and the US. It will help them to use it in different instances and get jobs that require a high knowledge of Spanish. Many universities and colleges require knowledge of (an)other language than English. The Spanish courses can be used for UC transferable credit. Courses fulfill 4-year college language requirements. Students may also work in legal, medical, or educational institutions. Career Opportunit… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Spanish - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Spanish department serves a diverse student population in preparation for upper division coursework in Spanish at a four-year university as well as through offering general education courses for non-language majors. The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in Spanish or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for trans… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Spanish for Bilingual/Heritage Students - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in Spanish for Bilingual / Heritage Students will empower them in their own language and help them to use it in different instances and get jobs that require a high knowledge of Spanish. This certificate will allow students to follow their studies in careers such as Bilingual Counselor, Bilingual teacher, Education, Medical Interpretation and Translation, Legal Interpretation and Translation, Journalism, or to fulfill some requirements to obtain a major or minor in Spanish language and literature in a 4-year college. Career Opportunities Major of Minor in Spanis… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Spanish Language and Culture - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in Spanish Language and Culture will empower students in the Spanish language and the Hispanic/Latinx history and experience in Spain, Latin America, and the US. It will help them to use it in different instances and get jobs that require a high knowledge of Spanish. Many universities and colleges require knowledge of (an)other language than English. The Spanish courses taken in this certificate of achievement are articulated and transferable to the UC and USC systems. Courses fulfill 4-year college language requirements prepare students to major or minor in Spa… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Motor Skills - Certificate of Proficiency **Certificate** The Certificate of Proficiency in Motor Skill program is designed to prepare students to plan, implement, and manage proper motor skills for various activities and professions. Coursework will make students proficient at fine and gross motor control and motor coordination and to be able to plan their motor actions. Career Opportunities Motor skills are the mechanics of motor development and are about the body’s ability to control body movements. A good grasp of control of your motor skills is needed in every job. This certificate will be a demonstration of our student's abilities to work in t… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Theatre Arts - A.A. Degree **Degree** The Theatre Arts Department provides students the opportunity to broaden their liberal arts education, gain practical experience for professional theater work, and prepare for continued higher education. One major production is offered each year utilizing Laney’s outstanding theater training program. The Theatre Arts major offers the fundamental study and understanding of the theater. This allows students to develop their practical skills and talents as well as their intellectual ability to think creatively and critically. Career Opportunities Acting Directing Stage Managing Crew Lighting des… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Theatre Arts - AA-T Degree **Degree** The Associate in Arts Degree in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T THART) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in theater arts or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Welding Technology - A.S. Degree **Degree** Laney College currently offers a wide range of courses in Welding. The Associate of Science degree in Welding Technology prepares students for a career in the welding industry where individuals can be employed as a welder, welding equipment sales associate, or as a welding inspector. Our students are trained in basic welding and advanced practices in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Oxygen Acetylene Welding (OAW), Oxygen Fuel Cutting (OFC), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), brazing and soldering in addition to subject areas such as blue… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Welding Technology - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** Laney College currently offers a wide range of courses in Welding. The CA in Welding Technology prepares students for a career in the welding industry where individuals can be employed as a welder, welding equipment sales associate, or as a welding inspector. Our students are trained in basic welding and advanced practices in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Oxygen Acetylene Welding (OAW), Oxygen Fuel Cutting (OFC), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), brazing and soldering in addition to subject areas such as blueprint reading, metallurgy… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Digital Fabrication Technology--Wood Technology - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** Laney College's Wood Technology focused Digital Fabrication Technology Program prepares graduates for modern Digital Fabrication and Advanced Manufacturing careers in furniture, cabinet, industrial art, custom installation and parts manufacturing shops. These multi-disciplinary courses emphasize and expand on the fundamentals of computer-assisted design (CAD) and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques. Students will learn intermediate and advanced skills skills in iterative, design oriented thinking by employing rapid prototyping philosophy framed within a creative problem solving m… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Manufacturing - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Manufacturing Certificate of Achievement offers continuing woodworking instruction for students. Students will learn modern Computer Numerical Control (CNC) based cabinet making systems, advanced construction problems and techniques, and application of hardware and finishings. Employment-oriented students are assisted in finding work making custom furniture, kitchen cabinets, commercial fixtures, architectural millwork, and a wide variety of other wood products. Career Opportunities Cabinet makers, Bench carpenter, furniture finisher, model… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Fundamentals of Wood Technology - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Fundamentals of Wood Technology Certificate of Achievement offers instruction in woodworking for career-oriented students, and includes access to one of the best-equipped shops in Northern California. Employment-oriented students are assisted in finding work making custom furniture, kitchen cabinets, commercial fixtures, architectural millwork, and a wide variety of other wood products. Instruction is highly individualized and is designed to allow flexibility in learning speed, design experimentation, and areas of emphasis. The two primary goals of all classes are to make each student a s… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Wood Technology - A.S. Degree **Degree** The Associate of Science degree in Wood Technology offers woodworking instruction for career-oriented students. The two primary objectives of the program is to make each student a safe machine and/or tool user, and to provide the student with the problem-solving tools that relate to four-dimensional wood-based construction. Students will learn throughout the program the fundamentals of wood technology: operational machine safety, material classifications, selections and applications, primary fabrication processes and techniques, advanced construction problems and techniques, application of ha… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # Wood Technology - Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Certificate of Achievement in Wood Technology offers woodworking instruction for career-oriented students. The two primary objectives of the program is to make each student a safe machine and/or tool user, and to provide the student with the problem-solving tools that relate to four-dimensional wood-based construction. Students will learn throughout the program the fundamentals of wood technology: operational machine safety, material classifications, selections and applications, primary fabrication processes and techniques, advanced construction problems and techniques, application of har… Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog --- # AFRAM 1 — Introduction to African American Studies Overview of the field of African American Studies: History, literature, the arts and material culture, as well as sociological, political, economic, public policy, and philosophical perspectives on the experience of people of African descent in the United States. --- # AFRAM 2 — Black Economics Concentration on those areas of the U.S. economy that affect African Americans the most: Economic contributions of slave labor; the connection between race, gender and wages, Black entrepreneurs, philosophies of economic empowerment, globalization, and a critical examination of capitalism and socialism from an African centered perspective. --- # AFRAM 5 — The African American Family in the United States History related to the formation of the black family: From slavery to current debates about the structure of black families. Examination of effects of larger demographic, political and social changes on African American families. --- # AFRAM 8 — African American Politics Analysis and understanding of major trends and developments in the politics of African Americans: Emphasis on African American politicians within the two-party system --- # AFRAM 11 — Perceptions of the African American Male in America The African American male in the history of the United States: Roles in sports, economics, entertainment, military, politics and family structure. --- # AFRAM 12 — Psychology of African Americans Principles of psychology related to African American racial identity: Examination of mental health services; coping strategies; African centered theories of black psychology; and the impact of race, class and gender upon psychological states of being. --- # AFRAM 14A — Social Psychology of African American Male/Female Relationships Exploration of the dynamics of African American male-female relationships: Self-actualization, handling conflict in relationships, building a foundation for healthy relationships. --- # AFRAM 16 — The Prison Industrial Complex: African American Incarceration Overview of the criminal justice system and the growth of the prison industrial complex in the United States as it affects the African American community including: Arrest, trial, sentencing, incarceration and private industry profits. --- # AFRAM 18 — African Heritage of Latin America Survey of the influence of African people throughout Latin America: Culture; music, language, religion and dance; examination of slavery, colonialism, resistance and independence movements in the region. --- # AFRAM 23 — Perceptions of African American Women Study and application of the historical role African American women have played in the development of this country from its inception. --- # AFRAM 26 — African American Culture: Black Music, Art, and Literature Survey of current major black works and themes: Analysis of new styles and themes in poetry, music and art forms of Africa and the United States. --- # AFRAM 29 — African American Experience Through Films African American historical and cultural experience in the United States: Films explored and evaluated as to its content, artistic quality, and relevance for African Americans in the modern world. --- # AFRAM 30 — African American History: Africa to 1865 Survey of the experience of African Americans from their origins to the end of the Civil War: Emphasis on political, social and cultural developments, and change. --- # AFRAM 31 — African American History: 1865-1945 Survey of the experience of African Americans in the United States from 1865 to 1945: Emphasis on Black Reconstruction, African American nationalism, racism, and the impact of the Depression and World War II. --- # AFRAM 32 — African American History: 1945 to the Present Survey of the experience of African Americans in the United States from 1945 to the present: Emphasis on the Civil Rights movement and other contemporary issues. --- # AFRAM 35 — Women of Color Interdisciplinary examination of the lives of women of color in the U.S.: Exploration of the intersection of gender, class, ethnicity and race in the lives of African American, Asian American, Chicana/x and Latina/x, and Native American women in the U.S. --- # AFRAM 38 — Environmental Racism and Justice American and global environmental policy and ethics concentrating on their impact on minorities and people of color: Unequal environmental protection; the politics of pollution, race and waste dumping; and the intersection of the Civil Rights and Environmental Justice Movements with an emphasis on civil rights, social justice, white supremacy, and the impact of the Environmental Movement on people of color. --- # AFRAM 45 — Religion and the African American Church in America Survey and analysis of the role of the church in the African-American community: Impact on social, political, economic, and psychological development of African-Americans. --- # AFRAM 49 — Independent Study in African American Studies In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in African American Studies. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # ANTHR 1 — Introduction to Physical Anthropology Study of human beings and their ancestors: Emphasis on relationships to other mammals, physical record of evolution, and processes responsible for evolution. --- # ANTHR 1L — Physical Anthropology Laboratory Adjunct laboratory to ANTHR 1: Emphasis on working with replicas of bones and visits to museums and zoos to study primate behavior and hominid evolution. --- # ANTHR 2 — Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory World prehistory as reconstructed from the archeological and physical evidence of cultural beginnings through the early agricultural civilizations of Africa, American, and Euro-Asia: Archeological methods,techniques, and problems. --- # ANTHR 3 — Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology Cross-cultural analysis of social and cultural factors of human behavior in the recent past and present. --- # ANTHR 7 — Magic, Religion and Witchcraft Comparative study of religion, magic, and supernatural beliefs and practices: Dynamics and function of religion and magic in human societies. --- # ANTHR 14 — Introduction to the Anthropology of Race, Class, Ethnicity, and Society Study of the cultures of the United States from the perspective of ethnic identity, ethnic relations, sex and gender, socio-economic class, religion, music and politics: Anthropological methods and approaches to enhance exploration of the United States’ history and socio-cultural lifeways. --- # ANTHR 19 — Anthropology of Sex and Gender Formation of sexual and gender identities from a cross-cultural, cross-societal perspective: Biological and historical understandings of male/female difference. Female body, alternative sexualities, female power in the public sphere, mother-child relations and gender-related violence. Consideration of contemporary, globalized societies and gendered behavior in smaller-scale societies. --- # ANTHR 20 — Introduction to Visual Anthropology of Film Introduction to the use of film by anthropologists: Ethnographic research tool of culture and societies around the world. --- # ANTHR 49 — Independent Study in Anthropology In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Anthropology. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # ARCH 10 — Introduction to Architecture Introduction to the history and practice of architecture and related design professions: Social, technological and environmental considerations encountered during the architectural design/development of the built environment. --- # ARCH 13 — Architectural Drafting and Design I Two- and three-dimensional basic design principles: Freehand sketching and detailing; review of drafting techniques leading to preparation of preliminary architectural drawings of an assigned residential project, and its construction systems and materials. --- # ARCH 23 — Architectural Drafting and Design II Continuation of ARCH 13: Study and practice in freehand sketching, integration of CAD, and detailing of self-designed residence, preliminary design and working drawings; simple development of perspectives and rendering of multi-dwelling complex or small commercial buildings; application of the use of reinforced concrete; use of Building Codes in the semester project design. --- # ARCH 33 — Architectural Drafting and Design III Continuation of ARCH 23: Preliminary and final design, and presentation drawings for intermediate complex structures such as public or commercial buildings; emphasis on accepted production drafting, rendering techniques, and utilization of applicable structural design systems; freehand drawing in pencil, and integration/utilization of various computer program software; field trips to construction projects and architects' offices. --- # ARCH 35 — Perspective, Shades and Shadows I Development of skills in preparing three-dimensional linear illustrations: Principles of isometrics and perspective drawing; casting of shades and shadows on architectural/structural elements, freehand sketching. --- # ARCH 43 — Architectural Drafting and Design IV Continuation of ARCH 33: Advanced design and development of a commercial or public building; Site analysis and design; design and provision for structural, mechanical and electrical systems; adherence to accepted industry production, drafting and rendering practices for design and contract drawing; principles of specification writing and office practice; field trips to construction sites and architects’ offices. --- # ARCH 45 — Perspective, Shades and Shadows II Continued development of skills in preparing three-dimensional linear illustrations: Advanced methods of perspective drawing and casting of shades and shadows; use of various media and techniques used in the preparation of presentation renderings. --- # ARCH 104A — Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Basic computer drafting skills using current software: Use of computer and software, drawing and modifying objects layers, linetypes, colors and properties, dimensioning, blocks, hatching, views and scaling, printing and plotting. --- # ARCH 107 — Architectural History and Theory Survey of the evolution of architectural styles from primitive architecture to the contemporary: Systems-engineered building complexes; relationship that these architectural periods have to present-day construction methods. --- # ARCH 111 — Sustainable Design Applications Sustainable Design Applications: Primer on the whole systems, environmentally responsive approach to building design at both residential and commercial scales. Students will receive hands on experience of the principles of advanced high performance building and nature-responsive high density/ mixed-use community planning through case studies, design projects, and field trips to notable projects in the Bay Area. --- # ARCH 121A — Beginning REVIT--Building Information Modeling (BIM) Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM): Use of REVIT to develop floor plans, sections, elevations, schedules, and photo-like 3-D images from Building Information Model; basic program skills for architects, landscape architects, engineers, and construction contractors. --- # ARCH 121B — Advanced REVIT--Building Information Modeling (BIM) Advanced REVIT software for Building Information Modeling (BIM): BIM skills that include creating families (.rfa), activating worksharing and central files, worksets, interference checks, copy/monitor, revisions, design options, construction documents, and preparing for REVIT certification exams. --- # ARCH 125 — Digital Tools for Architecture and Design Computer modeling and illustration using primarily Sketchup, Rhino, and Photoshop: Strategic use of computer software for creation of three-dimensional models and two-dimensional illustrations, impact of software on design process, rapid but not rushed production of presentation renderings, creative style balanced with effective and professional graphic communication. --- # ARCH 200 — Special Projects Laboratory Open laboratory: Upgrading of specific architectural skills, and selected architectural projects. --- # ART 1 — Introduction to Art History Introduction to art purposes, principles and forms: Basic understanding of stylistic development and methods of analysis with emphasis on twentieth century art. --- # ART 2 — History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through the Middle Ages Major visual art forms of early civilizations: Painting, sculpture, and architecture from prehistory through the medieval period. --- # ART 3 — History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary Art Major visual art forms of Western cultures from the Renaissance period to Contemporary period: Survey of the foremost artists and their works. --- # ART 4 — History of Modern Art (1800 to Present) Major visual art forms and movements of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries: Concentration on the foremost painters, sculptors, and architects of the modern period and their works. --- # ART 5 — History of Asian Art (Past to Present) Major visual art and architecture of Asia: Focus on India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan from pre-history to modern times. --- # ART 7 — History of African American Art (Past to Present) Development of the African American visual artist in the Americas: Contributions of selected major African American artists and contemporary trends. --- # ART 20 — Beginning Drawing & Composition Freehand drawing with various media: Drawing techniques and fundamentals of composition applied to subject matter including an introduction to perspective. --- # ART 21 — Continuing Drawing and Composition Continuation of topics of composition and drawing techniques in relation to drawing as a fine art: Study of form in black and white, and in color. --- # ART 22 — Intermediate Drawing and Composition Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies: Fundamentals of drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing. --- # ART 23 — Advanced Drawing and Composition Advanced drawing techniques applied to selected subjects and goals. --- # ART 24 — Special Projects: Drawing Independent exploration and experimentation in special areas of drawing: Studio projects involving development of personal style in a specific technique. --- # ART 35 — Beginning Portraiture Drawing portraits from the live model: Emphasis on anatomy, proportion, and achieving a likeness. --- # ART 36 — Continuing Portraiture Drawing portraits from the live model: Emphasis on composition, position, clothing, and color. --- # ART 39 — Special Projects: Portraiture Development of an individual style and portfolio of consistent works suitable for an exhibition. --- # ART 40 — Color Dynamics: The Interaction of Color Color interaction as developed by Josef Albers whose discoveries are widely used today in all the visual arts: Presentation of a series of studio problems designed to sharpen color perception, increase sensitivity to color relationships, and help the student discover a new kind of space, tension, rhythm, form, and harmony through interaction of color. --- # ART 46 — 2-D Visual Design Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to two-dimensional art and composition: Basic principles and elements of line, shape, texture, value, color and spatial illusion. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations, studio projects, problem solving, and written assignments. --- # ART 47 — 3-D Visual Design Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition: Elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form. Development of visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and use of appropriate materials for non-representational three-dimensional studio projects. --- # ART 49 — Independent Study in Art In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Art. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # ART 50 — Beginning Painting Emphasis on the basic techniques of oil or acrylic painting: Preparation and use of canvas and supports, color mixing, composition in a variety of styles, development of imaginative and objective images. --- # ART 51 — Continuing Painting Continuation of ART 50: Emphasis on composition, using oils, acrylics, and mixed media; may include live models. --- # ART 52 — Intermediate Painting Intermediate-level development of skills, composition and techniques, application of color theory, concepts, style, and creative expression in acrylic, oil, and mixed media; development of personal approach to content and materials in relation to historical and contemporary approaches to painting. --- # ART 53 — Advanced Painting Continuation of ART 52: Emphasis on developing greater clarity in personal imagery and painting style; development of a professional portfolio. --- # ART 54 — Special Projects: Painting Continued study and skill development with oil and acrylics: May include production of murals and other large-scale paintings as well as individual projects. --- # ART 60 — Beginning Painting: Watercolor Fundamentals of washes, brushwork, color, and special effects: Transparent, wet-into-wet, and opaque techniques as it applies to various subject matter. --- # ART 61 — Continuing Painting: Watercolor Continued development of skills, techniques, and content in watercolor painting: Creative experimentation and individual expression in watercolor painting processes. --- # ART 64 — Special Projects: Watercolor Painting Continued study and skill development in advanced watercolor projects. --- # ART 71 — Continuing Sculpture Continuation of ART 176: Intermediate to advanced course in material investigation; emphasis different methodology utilizing such materials as clay, wood, plaster, metal and found objects; focus on integration of 3D technology through cross-disciplinary collaborations. --- # ART 74 — Special Projects: Sculpture Continuation of ART 71: Focus on individual proposals in material investigation; and integration of 3D technology through cross-disciplinary collaborations. --- # ART 76 — Continuing Figure Sculpture Continuation of ART 165: Direct modeling from the live model; emphasis on proportion and composition using various media. --- # ART 77 — Intermediate Figure Sculpture Direct modeling from the live model: Emphasis on accurate, sensitive, expressive modeling of the human figure. --- # ART 78 — Advanced Figure Sculpture Continuation of ART 77: Experimentation with abstract interpretations of the model with emphasis on developing greater clarity and personal style. --- # ART 79 — Special Projects: Figure Sculpture Continued study and skill development in advanced figure sculpture projects. --- # ART 80 — Beginning Ceramics Introduction to ceramics: Materials, techniques, design principles, creative development; historical, contemporary modes of expression across cultures. --- # ART 81 — Continuing Ceramics Continuation of ART 80: Emphasis on design problems and skill development in forming, glazing, and firing processes. --- # ART 82 — Intermediate Ceramics Continuation of ART 81: Emphasis on surface design, firing, and further skill development in forming processes. --- # ART 83 — Advanced Ceramics Continuation of ART 82: Emphasis on individual expression; experimentation in glazes, clay bodies, and kiln firing. --- # ART 84 — Special Projects: Ceramics Exploration and experimentation in special areas of ceramics: Studio projects involving development of personal style in a specific technique. --- # ART 100 — Beginning Printmaking Combinations of printmaking processes: Conventional and experimental techniques in lithography, etching, mono-type printing, and relief printing. --- # ART 101 — Continuing Printmaking Continuation of ART 100: Emphasis on color, larger-scale projects, and non-traditional methods; conventional as well as experimental approaches. --- # ART 102 — Intermediate Printmaking Continuation of ART 101: Emphasis on multi-plate color printing and its refinement. --- # ART 103 — Advanced Printmaking Continuation of ART 102: Continued study and experimentation with advanced techniques and to refine editioning skills. --- # ART 117 — Special Projects: Printmaking Printmaking projects: Continued study and skill development in special printmaking projects. --- # ART 118 — Ceramics: Raku Introduction to the ancient art of Raku ceramics: Aesthetic and philosophical considerations; mixing, applying, and firing raku glazes. --- # ART 129 — Introduction to Mural Art Muralism as a social movement: Study of contemporary mural movements and their historical antecedents, social, economic, cultural and political influences and significance; actual execution of mural work created collaboratively by faculty and students. --- # ART 137 — Beginning Figure Drawing and Composition Introduction to drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques: Human anatomy, historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts with descriptive and interpretive approaches to drawing the figure. --- # ART 141 — Eco Art Matters-Beginning Exploration of the history and aesthetics of the environmental/community/social justice art movement: Exhibition of student-created eco art works, installations or performances based on an important ‘matter’ of their choosing, and exploration of a variety of media; includes community outreach projects. --- # ART 144 — Eco Art Matters Continuing Food and Water Continuation of the study and art practices based on environmental and social justice issues: Extensive research on an issue of choice, with an emphasis on Food and Water. --- # ART 145 — Advanced EcoArt Matters: Community Outreach and Collaboration Continuation of ART 144: Emphasis on social justice, community outreach, and collaboration projects for a public art exhibition. --- # ART 146 — Special Projects: EcoArt Matters Continued study: Advanced research and art practice of environmental and social justice issues. --- # ART 165 — Beginning Figure Sculpture Introduction to direct modeling from the live model: Direct observation sketching, clay and other media, introduction to human anatomy and historical and contemporary roles of figurative sculpture in the visual arts, descriptive and interpretive approaches to sculpting the figure. --- # ART 176 — Beginning Sculpture Introduction to three-dimensional sculptural principles, techniques, and concepts utilizing a wide range of materials and practices: Various sculpture methods with attention to creative self-expression and historical context. --- # ART 199 — Ceramics and Digital Technologies Introduction to ceramic materials and digital processes: Hand-building, surface treatment and firing methods in conjunction with digital fabrication technologies such as 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC router; focusing on experimental approaches to ceramic arts including both functional and sculptural objects; technology and materials will be supported with readings and discussions; projects created in the FabLab and Ceramic studio. --- # ART 202 — Fundamentals of Drawing Introduction to drawing: Study of shape, form, and space in black and white. --- # ART 205 — Fundamentals of Painting Introduction to painting: Basic painting techniques and composition using oils, acrylics. --- # ART 208 — Foundations of Ceramics Introduction to Ceramics: Wheel throwing and hand-building instruction, glazing and firing techniques. --- # ART 230 — Beginning Art Gallery Management Practical experience in all phases of art exhibit: Research in art exhibit design and philosophy; includes field trips. --- # ART 231 — Continuing Art Gallery Management Continuation of ART 230: Continued research and related theory; budget analysis; lighting techniques and installation; practical experience in all phases of art exhibit; research in art exhibit design and philosophy; includes field trips. --- # ART 232 — Intermediate Gallery Management Continuation of ART 231: Continued research and practical application of art gallery related theory; budget analysis and management; lighting techniques and installation; practical experience in all phases of art exhibit; advanced research in art exhibit design and philosophy; including unsupervised exhibition field trips. --- # ART 233 — Advanced Art Gallery Management Continuation of ART 232: Advanced research and related theory; budget analysis; lighting techniques and installation; practical experience in all phases of art exhibit; research in art exhibit design and philosophy; includes field trips. Supervision of beginning art gallery management students in day to day operations of gallery. --- # ART 466C — Work Experience in Art Supervised employment providing opportunities in art or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # AI 6 — Ethics and AI Exploring the ethical implications and issues with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and applications: Philosophical framework of ethical establishment encompassing human and machines, bias and system bias, privacy, transparency, explainable and responsible AI, societal impacts, AI ethics involving moral consideration of artificial people, emerging challenges while developing critical thinking skills to evaluate and address ethical concerns in AI development and deployment, and the future of work. --- # AI 20 — Deep Learning (DL) I Introduction of fundamental concepts of Deep Learning (DL) as subset of Machine Learning (ML): Basic practice of DL and its applications, multi-layer neural network architectures in DL models, propagation algorithms, parameters, and collections of data and DL tools/libraries/packages. --- # AI 22 — Deep Learning (DL) II Advanced Deep Learning (DL): Forefront technologies and techniques in testing and building applications through complex and multi-layered neural networks (NNs), generative adversarial networks (GANs), variational autoencoders (VAEs), deep reinforcement learning (DRL), and other transformers and unsupervising models. --- # AI 30 — Applied Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) I Fundamental concepts of Applied Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) as part of AI technologies and application development: Basic practices of GenAI and its applications, large language models (LLMs), transformer architectures, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), world of graphics processing units (GPUs) and neural processing units (NPUs), and hands-on GenAI application development. --- # AI 32 — Applied Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) II Advanced Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) applications: Advanced GenAI applications in areas such as Healthcare and Autonomous Systems, forefront technologies and advanced techniques in testing and building combined GenAI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications through complex and multi-language and data models, and applying advanced prompt engineering and concepts of federated learning (FL) in application development. --- # ASAME 2 — Introduction to the Pacific Islander Experience from 1850 to the Present Introduction to the experiences of Pacific Islanders in the United States through historical and political lens of annexation, immigration and acculturation: Comparison of social outcomes of Pacific Islanders by investigating themes of identity, colonialism, and community activism. --- # ASAME 10 — Asian and Asian American Popular Culture Survey of major Asian American cultural themes: Analysis of popular and contemporary cultural productions such as music, performance arts, visual culture, food, film, digital/internet cultures, environmental activism, and transnational practices to contest and reconstruct ethnic and racial identity in the United States. --- # ASAME 20 — Asian American History Survey of Asian American history from the 19th century to the present: Asian immigration to the Americas; labor histories in America; longitudinal histories of racially motivated laws and Civil Rights movement, anti-colonial and anti-racial movements; and histories of social, environmental, class, and gender justice movements. --- # ASAME 21 — Asian American Communities Study of political, economic, and social structures of Asian American communities, past and present: Emphasis on current issues and problems including racial justice, environmental justice, gender, representation, and self-representation. --- # ASAME 26 — Politics in Modern Asia Survey of major political developments in Asia in the 21st century: Decolonization and decolonial movements in Asia; the rise of the so-called Asian economic powers; environmental and environmental justice movements in Asia; cultural politics in Asia; the politics of race, class, and gender in Asia --- # ASAME 30 — Asians and Asian Americans Through Films Culture and societies of Asia and the Asian Diaspora, with particular emphasis on Asian American documentary and narrative films: Examination of films as a medium of communication and representation of Asian and Asian American cultures, exploring common cultural elements and symbols; themes and motifs in films by and about Asian Americans, Central Asians, East Asians, and South and Southeast Asians. --- # ASAME 32 — Asian American Psychology Principles of psychology: Growth and development of Asian Americans. --- # ASAME 35 — Women of Color Interdisciplinary examination of the lives of women of color in the U.S.: Exploration of the intersection of gender, class, ethnicity and race in the lives of African American, Asian American, Chicana/x and Latina/x, and Native American women in the U.S. --- # ASAME 42 — South and Southeast Asians in the United States Survey of the South and Southeast Asian experience in the United States: Analysis of post-colonialism, migration, and refugee migration and resettlement through themes of race, ethnicity, language, class, caste, culture, gender, and sexuality. --- # ASAME 49 — Independent Study in Asian and Asian American Studies In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Asian and Asian American Studies. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # ASTR 10 — Descriptive Astronomy Survey of astronomy at a descriptive level: Development of modern astronomy, light, astronomical instruments, the sun, formation and evolution of the solar system, the terrestrial planets, the Jovian planets, asteroids, comets, planets around other stars, and a brief survey of stars. --- # ATHL 1 — Intercollegiate Women's Basketball Fundamentals of intercollegiate competition: Application of basketball theory, team organization, technique, strategy, and leadership in competition with other colleges. --- # ATHL 2 — Basketball Foundations Fundamentals of intercollegiate competition: Theory and practice of basketball fundamentals. --- # ATHL 11 — Intercollegiate Baseball Advanced intercollegiate baseball competition: Application of theory, team organization, technique, strategy, and leadership. --- # ATHL 12 — Baseball Foundations Fundamentals of Intercollegiate baseball competition: Fundamentals, theory, practice, rules and baseball skills. --- # ATHL 17 — Intercollegiate Football Fundamentals of intercollegiate competition: Theory, team organization, technique, strategy, and leadership. --- # ATHL 18 — Football Physiological and Team Development Fundamental of Intercollegiate competition: Developing team concepts through offensive, defensive, and special teams theory; and developing physiologically through cardiovascular and muscular training specific to football. --- # ATHL 41 — Intercollegiate Women's Swimming & Diving Team Fundamentals of intercollegiate competition: Team competition in swimming and/or diving; advancing skills in the four competitive strokes; for diving, progressions on the one meter and three meter boards. --- # ATHL 42 — Technique and Conditioning for Intercollegiate Swimming Fundamental of Intercollegiate competition: Specific techniques and conditioning for swimming; advanced drills, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular development. --- # ATHL 43 — Intercollegiate Swimming & Diving Team Pre-season Conditioning Fundamentals of intercollegiate competition: A comprehensive course designed for the student athlete covering advanced intercollegiate swimming and diving skills. The course includes theories and analyses of skill acquisition, development of fitness skills and mental preparation for competition. --- # ATHL 44 — Strength Training for Swimming Fundamental of Intercollegiate competition: Advanced training and instruction for increased strength and power in the sport of swimming. --- # ATHL 45 — Fundamentals for Intercollegiate Diving Fundamentals of springboard diving: Advanced techniques for one- and three-meter events. --- # ATHL 51 — Intercollegiate Women's Water Polo Team Fundamentals of intercollegiate competition: Team competition in water polo: Advanced skills in passing, dribbling, shooting and defense; team organization; strategy; team leadership. --- # ATHL 53 — Intercollegiate Water Polo Team Pre-Season Preparation Activity class: Fundamentals of intercollegiate competition; team competition in water polo; advanced skills in passing, dribbling, shooting and defense; team organization; strategy; team leadership. --- # ATHL 54 — Water Polo Theory Fundamentals of intercollegiate competition: Practice, theory, rules and water polo skills. --- # ATHL 59 — Intercollegiate Track and Field Fundamentals in intercollegiate track and field competition: Theory, team organization, technique, strategy, and leadership. --- # ATHL 60 — Track and Field Foundations Fundamentals in intercollegiate track and field competition: Theory, team organization, technique, strategy, and leadership --- # ATHL 66 — Intercollegiate Cross Country Fundamentals of intercollegiate competition: Theory, team organization, technique, strategy and leadership. --- # ATHL 67 — Cross Country Foundation Fundamentals of intercollegiate cross country competition: Theory, team organization, technique, strategy and leadership. --- # ATHL 91 — Football Officiating I Officiating Fundamentals for Football: Basic introduction to developing officiating skills focusing on the rules of the sport of football. --- # ATHL 92 — Football Officiating II Continuation of ATHL 91: Intermediate officiating skills focusing on rules of the sport of football and the ability to execute proper mechanics on the field. --- # BNK/F 54 — Principles of Banking Comprehensive introduction to the diversified services and operations of the banking industry: Evaluation of U.S. banking; bank depositor relationships; marketing; bank deposit, loan and investment functions; Federal Reserve functions and services; regulations and controls. --- # BNK/F 55 — Money and Banking How money functions in the U.S. and world economies: The concept of the money supply; role banks play in the creation of money and participants in the nation's payment mechanism; various types operations of financial institutions; workings of monetary and fiscal policies; functions and powers of the Federal Reserve. --- # BNK/F 56 — Bank Management Introduction to bank management: Day-to-day bank activities; functional foundations in bank management; analytical techniques to measure performance; future expansion opportunities. --- # BNK/F 456C — Work Experience in Banking and Finance Supervised employment providing opportunities in the field of banking and finance or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # BIOL 1A — General Biology Introduction to general biology: Cell structure and function, metabolism, molecular and organismal genetics, and animal physiology. --- # BIOL 1B — General Biology Continuation of BIOL 1A: Origin of life, evolution, classification, plant structure and function, ecology. --- # BIOL 2 — Human Anatomy Detailed study of human body structure: Molecules, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems, basic physiology and cell division, selected human diseases. Laboratory work includes extensive use of microscopes, figures/charts, three-dimensional models, dissected human cadavers, and dissection of other mammalian organisms/organs. --- # BIOL 3 — Microbiology Survey of the various microscopic agents of particular importance to humans: Emphasis on microbes involved in infectious diseases, host defenses against disease, elements of infectious chains and means utilized for breaking the chains. --- # BIOL 4 — Human Physiology Detailed study of human body function: Molecules, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems, basic anatomy essential to understanding function, physical and chemical factors and processes, selected human diseases. Laboratory work includes computer simulations and interactive programs, physiological experiments and demonstrations, and use of microscopes. --- # BIOL 10 — Introduction to Biology Fundamentals of biology for the non-major: Scientific inquiry, biological chemistry, cell structure and function, DNA and genetics, evolution and ecology, and an overview of living organisms. Includes laboratory exercises designed to complement lectures. --- # BIOL 11 — Principles of Biology Fundamentals of biology for the non-major: Scientific inquiry, biological chemistry, cell structure and function, DNA and genetics, evolution and ecology, and an overview of living organisms. --- # BIOL 20A — Human Anatomy and Physiology Structure and function of the human body: Biological chemistry, cytology, tissues, and integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, selected human diseases. Laboratory work: Dissection of mammalian organs, work with dissected human cadavers, use of microscopes, figures/charts, three-dimensional models, physiological experiments and demonstrations, and computer simulations. --- # BIOL 20B — Human Anatomy and Physiology Structure and function of the human body: Special senses, endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems, selected human diseases. Laboratory work includes dissection of mammalian organs, work with dissected human cadavers, use of microscopes, figures/charts, three-dimensional models, physiological experiments and demonstrations, and computer simulations. --- # BIOL 24 — Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology Fundamentals of the structure and function of the human body from an organ system perspective: Key concepts and basic principles of the chemistry of life and organic compounds, cells and tissues, cell physiology, organ systems, selected human diseases. Laboratory work includes use of microscopes, figures/charts, three-dimensional models, dissection of mammalian organs and demonstration of human cadavers. --- # BIOL 27 — Human Sexuality Exploration and analysis of the multifaceted aspects of human sexuality: Psychological, physiological, anatomical, sociological, legal, medical, educational, and cultural experiences of sex, gender, sexual orientations, birth control devices, and pregnancy, while emphasizing diversity. Not open to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in PSYCH 12 or HLTED 27. --- # BIOL 28 — Human Nutrition Principles of nutritional science: Nutrients and their chemical and physiological roles in metabolism; nutrient requirements of humans. --- # BIOL 43 — Principles of Infectious Diseases and Emerging Infectious Diseases Introduction to infectious diseases: Etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, treatment, management and prevention of common infectious diseases including emerging human infectious diseases --- # BIOL 49 — Independent Study in Biology In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Biology. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # BIOL 201 — Medical Terminology I Principals and foundation of medical language: The basic structure of medical words, prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, plurals and abbreviations; pronunciation, spelling; and definition of medical terms. --- # BIOL 202 — Medical Terminology II Principals and foundation of medical language: Terminology related to body structure, pathological conditions and diseases; operative terms and techniques, including laboratory/radiological diagnostic procedures. --- # BIOL 272 — iEat: Survey Course of Nutrition in the Food Sciences Introduction to food sciences with a focus on nutrition: Topics including safety, career opportunities and hands on experience. Part of a four-part series, including: Culinary 271, Biology 272 and 273, and Chemistry 274. --- # BIOL 273 — iEat: Survey Course of Food Biomanufacturing in the Food Sciences Introduction to food sciences with a focus in the biomanufacturing of food technology: Topics including safety, career opportunities and hands on experience. Part of a four-part series, including: Culinary 271, Biology 272 and 273, and Chemistry 274. --- # BUS 1A — Financial Accounting Study of purposes, theory and specific methods of accounting: Systems and methods employed in accumulating data for financial statements; income measurement, including cost measurement, classification, and expiration; revenue recognition and measurement. --- # BUS 1B — Managerial Accounting Uses of accounting data for planning, controlling and decision making: Sources of business funds, cost systems and analysis, forecasting and budgeting; analysis, uses and limitation of financial statements and reports. --- # BUS 2 — Introduction to Business Law General survey of business law: Principles of law on contracts, sales agency, torts, partnerships and corporations, and the uniform commercial code. --- # BUS 4 — Cost Accounting Manufacturing accounting theory and problems: Records and financial statements, elements of cost and process, specific job order, and standard cost accounting from the managerial point of view. --- # BUS 5 — Human Relations in Business Application of behavioral science concepts to human problems in organizations: Action necessary to prevent and resolve problems among individuals within groups; application of logical decision-making techniques. --- # BUS 10 — Introduction to Business Introduction to business: Survey of various phases of business organization, finance, personnel, production, marketing, managerial controls and government-business relations. --- # BUS 20 — General Accounting Theory and practice of accounting: Double-entry process on accrual basis; complete accounting cycle with use of work sheet and preparation of end-of-the-year financial statements; petty cash, banking procedures, notes, drafts, and introduction to payroll taxes. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in BUS 001A or BUS 001B. --- # BUS 21 — Payroll Accounting Introduction to payroll accounting: Social security and withholding tax laws as applied to a payroll practice set with standard forms, and State and Federal reports. --- # BUS 24 — Computerized Accounting Principles Intensive practical application of theory and procedures of accounting: Utilizing computerized accounting systems in single proprietorship, partnership, and corporate forms of business. --- # BUS 38 — Introduction to Microcomputers and Business Software Introduction to business software on microcomputers: Basic machine operations of the PC or compatible computer; introduction to the operating system, the internet, and various business software, such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and integrating applications. --- # BUS 43B — Introduction to Microsoft Excel for Business Applications Introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel Windows version on the PC with emphasis on business applications: Calculations using functions and formulas; modifying, changing, and formatting cell entries; saving, retrieving, and printing worksheets; linking and consolidating spreadsheets; creating charts; working with database features; and using macros. --- # BUS 49 — Independent Study in Business In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Business. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # BUS 54 — Small Business Management Overview of the factors involved in starting or growing a business: Business plan development; marketing, sales, and promotional strategies; financial management and forecasting techniques; human resources management; and information systems management. --- # BUS 56 — Human Resources Management Introduction to human resources management: Impact and accountability to the organization in human resource activities, global human resources strategies, social and organizational realities, legal implications affecting people at work, union/non-union practices, comparable work, employee compensation and benefits, and employee rights. --- # BUS 70 — Introduction to Marketing Introduction to integrated marketing strategies: Identification and satisfaction of customers' wants and needs with products (goods and/or services), price, place, and promotional strategies; customer relationship management; integration of marketing into strategic business plans. --- # BUS 72 — Principles of Retailing Retail stores from management's perspective: Principles and practices used in merchandising; operational problems of the firm; trends in merchandising; case method techniques of actual on-the-job problems. --- # BUS 74 — Introduction to Advertising Survey of advertising in business: Marketing research, techniques in copywriting and art, advertising media, advertising agencies and campaigns, and current developments. --- # BUS 75 — Salesmanship Principles and practical application of techniques involved in selling services, commodities or ideas; Personal factor in connection with selling; use of appeals, ethics, motivation, suggestion, and persuasiveness. --- # BUS 76 — E-Commerce/Entrepreneurship Introduction to principles of international e-commerce and entrepreneurship: Emphasis on developing a business plan for conducting online commerce, market analysis, product access, payment methods, promotion, and back-end technology requirements for creating an e-commerce site. --- # BUS 201 — Business Communications Effective planning and composition of various types of business communications: Emphasis on style, tone, vocabulary, methodology, and psychology of purposeful and forceful business communications; practical application of principles to letters, memoranda, reports, procedures, manuals, prospectuses, and proposals. --- # BUS 202 — Business Mathematics Use of basic mathematical principles in solving business problems: Simple and compound interest, installment sales, trade and cash discounts, markup percents, pricing discounting notes and drafts, inventory, financial statement analysis, depreciation, statistics and binary system, taxes, distribution of ownership and profits, and stocks and bonds. --- # BUS 206 — Certified Bookkeeper Exam Review Intensive, comprehensive review, preparing students for the National Bookkeeper Certification Exam: Adjusting Entries, correction of accounting errors, depreciation, payroll, inventory, internal controls and fraud prevention. --- # BUS 209 — Fundamentals of Income Tax Study of federal and California tax laws and procedures: Individual, partnership and corporation income tax returns from the accounting point of view; brief survey of social security, gift, and estate taxes. --- # BUS 210 — Financial Management and Investments Survey course which examines sound money management skills and financial plans: Tax-sheltered annuities, real estate, stocks, bonds, trust deeds, new tax laws, borrowing of money, financial adjustments to inflation, and other economic indicators. --- # BUS 219 — Computer Literacy Introduction to computers and information technology for people with no background in nor knowledge of computers. --- # BUS 230D — Beginning Keyboarding Introduction to the computer keyboard: Basic skill development focusing on skills improvement, speed, and accuracy. --- # BUS 239 — QuickBooks Introduction to QuickBooks business accounting software: Company setup, payroll, and transactions to complete the accounting cycle. --- # BUS 456A — Work Experience in Accounting Supervised employment providing opportunities in accounting or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # BUS 456D — Work Experience in Business Administration Supervised employment providing opportunities in business administration or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # BUS 456J — Work Experience in Marketing and Sales Supervised employment providing opportunities in marketing and sales or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # BUS 456Q — Work Experience in Administrative Office Systems and Applications Supervised employment providing opportunities in accounting or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # CARP 200 — Special Projects Laboratory Open laboratory: Upgrading of specific carpentry skills and selected carpentry projects. --- # CARP 206 — High Performance Building Introduction to home performance, building design and building science: Hands on applications of new materials in the construction industry; integrating advanced framing, energy efficiency and air sealing techniques to traditional building. --- # CARP 207 — Math for Construction Trades Mathematics with specific application to construction trades: Whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents and percentages, measurements, areas and volumes, powers and roots, combined applications to construction problems. --- # CARP 208 — Residential Building Codes for Carpenters Building codes applicable for residential carpenters: Origin, rational, legal basis, and application. Not open for students who successfully completed CONMT 210. --- # CARP 210 — Foundation and Forms Construction Application of various foundation types: Layout and construction of concrete forms for foundation pour. --- # CARP 211 — Beginning Carpentry Beginning carpentry: Basic skills with hand and power tools, mathematical problem solving and interpretation of working drawings. --- # CARP 221 — Finish Carpentry Installation and fabrication of interior and exterior finishes: Principles of finishing materials for interiors including finishing floors, walls and ceilings; developing working drawings. --- # CARP 223 — OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training CAL-OSHA 30-hour training: Industry Standards for regulations covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards for the Construction Industry 29 CFR 1926. --- # CARP 224A — Digital Fabrication I Introduction to digital design and fabrication: Use of CAD to operate 3-D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines in the design and fabrication; applications of this technology include rapid prototyping, industrial design, and construction building design. --- # CARP 224B — Digital Fabrication II Continuation of CARP 224A: Intermediate level digital design and fabrication with emphasis on CAD to utilize tools for 3-D printing and CNC machines. --- # CARP 229 — Rough Framing Various types of framing for floors and walls: Backing used in houses; selected heavy construction. --- # CARP 230 — Stair Building and Framing Principles of stair building and framing: Types, terminology, calculations, railings, codes, layout, and rough framing. --- # CARP 231 — Roof Framing Basic layout and calculations for roof framing: Framing-square tables and applications; materials take-off, cutting, and assembly of various roofing styles. --- # CARP 232 — Residential Plumbing for Carpenters Basic plumbing skills needed by carpenters in construction of new or remodeled homes: Manipulative skills with hand and power tools. --- # CARP 233 — Residential Electrical For Carpenters Basic electrical installation and specifications for wiring a new or remodeled residential home: Practical hands-on experience, overview of electrical theory and codes. --- # CARP 240A — Kitchens: Design/Build Principles of preparatory demolition for rehabilitation in the remodeling and reconstruction of existing structures: Preplanning; interpretation of specifics; identification of structural damage; project scheduling. --- # CARP 240B — Bathrooms: Design/Build Continuation of CARP 240A: Continuation of cognitive and manipulative skills development. --- # CARP 251A — Introduction to the Skilled Trades I Introduction to the skilled trades as it relates to residential construction and related industry: Basic instruction in the use of hand and power tools, blueprint reading, awareness of equitable considerations in the field, and adopting MC3 curriculum practices. --- # CARP 251B — Introduction to the Skilled Trades II Continuation of CARP 251A: Technical skills development, measuring, and shop carpentry. --- # CARP 255 — iDesign--Survey Course for the Skilled Trades Introduction to the skilled trades Carpentry: Topics include safety, career opportunities, and hands on experience. Part of a four part series trades survey class including Welding 255, Machine Technology 255, Wood Technology 255 --- # CARP 466G — Work Experience in Carpentry Supervised employment providing opportunities in carpentry or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # CHEM 1A — General Chemistry General principles of chemistry: Measurements, atomic theory, chemical nomenclature, chemical composition, stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solution, thermochemistry, electron configurations, periodic properties, chemical bonding, gases, liquids, solids, and solutions. --- # CHEM 1B — General Chemistry General principles of chemistry: Kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, buffers, solubility equilibria, entropy and free energy, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, coordination chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry. --- # CHEM 10 — Chemistry for Liberal Arts Chemistry and Society: Introduction to basic concepts in chemistry with an emphasis on socio-cultural areas where chemistry has a role to support citizenship; applications in health, energy, food, and the environment; introduction to major scientific, technological, and environmental issues that shape society; and concepts that inform decisions as citizens and consumers. --- # CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry Introduction to structures, nomenclature, properties, and reactions of carbon compounds: Hydrocarbons, monofunctional and polyfunctional compounds, emphasis on structures and mechanisms, spectroscopy and other analytical techniques. Laboratory work: Reactions, purification techniques, measurements, qualitative analysis, use of instrumentation. --- # CHEM 12B — Organic Chemistry Continuation of CHEM 12A: Reactions of functional groups and interactions of polyfunctional compounds, infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Introduction to biochemistry: Lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids. Laboratory work: Reactions, purification methods, measurements, multistep syntheses, qualitative analysis, use of instrumentation. --- # CHEM 30A — Introductory General Chemistry Fundamental principles of general chemistry: Metric measurements, matter and energy, atomic structure, chemical nomenclature, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, nuclear chemistry, properties of liquids, solids, solutions, acids and bases. --- # CHEM 30B — Introductory Organic and Biochemistry Introduction to basic organic chemistry and biochemistry: Hydrocarbons, organic functional groups, nomenclature and reactions, polymers, carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, lipids, nucleic acids, protein synthesis, and metabolic pathways. --- # CHEM 32 — Integrated General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry Introduction to general, organic, and biological chemistry with applications to health sciences: Matter, measurement, atomic structure, ionic compounds, organic compounds, organic functional groups, chemical reactions, carbohydrates, gas laws, intermolecular forces, lipids, cell membranes, solution chemistry, acids and bases, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, and metabolism. --- # CHEM 49 — Independent Study in Chemistry In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Chemistry: Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # CHEM 201A — Problem Solving for CHEM 1A Problem solving for Chemistry 1A : Essential techniques and approaches to problem solving and study skills that directly support and complement lecture and laboratory material in General Chemistry. --- # CHEM 201B — Problem Solving for CHEM 1B Problem Solving for Chemistry 1B : Essential techniques and approaches to problem solving and study skills that directly support and complement lecture and laboratory material in General Chemistry. --- # CHEM 274 — iEat: Survey Course of Chemistry in the Food Sciences Introduction to food science with a focus in chemistry of food: Topics including safety, career opportunities and hands-on experience. Part of a four-part series, including: Culinary 271, Biology 272 and 273, and Chemistry 274. --- # CHEM 459A — Work Experience in Chemistry Supervised employment providing opportunities in Chemistry or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # CHIN 1 — Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) Introduction to elementary Chinese: Pronunciation, grammar, sentence patterns, practical vocabulary, and aural-oral exercises in speaking and understanding Mandarin Chinese or Pu Tong Hua. --- # CHIN 2 — Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) (Continuation) Continuation of CHIN 1: Study and practice in speaking, understanding, reading and writing Mandarin Chinese characters. --- # CHIN 3 — Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin) Continuation of CHIN 2: Expansion of grammatical structures, sentence patterns, Chinese characters, usage of word compounds, and culturally related readings, writings, and discussions. --- # CHIN 4 — Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin) (Continuation) Continuation of CHIN 3: Additional study of Mandarin Chinese characters and word compounds; expansion of reading, writing and speaking exercises. --- # CHIN 8 — Chinese Study Abroad In-depth study of Chinese language and culture through immersion: Tradition, history, geography and economic development. --- # CHIN 22A — Chinese for Bilingual Speakers I High beginning level of Mandarin for students whose native language is Chinese or other linguistically qualified students: Intensive training in written and spoken Mandarin with emphasis on Pinyin development, lexical expansion, critical reading and composition. This course is equivalent to two years of high school study. --- # CHIN 22B — Chinese for Bilingual Speakers II Continuation of CHIN 022A: Intermediate and advanced level of Chinese for students whose native language is Chinese or other linguistically qualified students; critical reading and discussion of selected readings in Chinese with emphasis on reading development, grammar, lexical expansion and composition; Conducted entirely in Mandarin. --- # CHIN 25A — Chinese Character Writing I Introductory course for learners of Chinese character writing: Emphasis on the construction of Hanzi (Chinese characters), including basic strokes, the proper stroke order, and the most frequently used radicals; provides the opportunity to practice the art of ancient calligraphy. --- # CHIN 25B — Chinese Character Writing II Continuation CHIN 25A: Emphasis on the construction of Hanzi (Chinese characters), including basic strokes, the proper stroke order, and the most frequently used radicals; provides the opportunity to practice the art of ancient calligraphy. --- # CHIN 40A — Conversational Chinese (Mandarin) Beginning level Chinese conversational skills: Proper pronunciation and usage of the Pinyin romanization systems. Sentence structure and vocabulary for a variety of basic personal interactions such as greetings, exchanging personal information, asking directions and getting around the home, school and office. --- # CHIN 40B — Conversational Chinese (Mandarin) Continuation of CHIN 40A: Vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure using topics such as the geography of China, social interactions including introductions, ordering and sharing meals, visiting friends and family, shopping and business, transportation and the mail system. --- # CHIN 49 — Independent Study in Chinese In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Chinese. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # CHIN 233A — Introduction to Community Interpreting for Cantonese Speakers Introduction to Cantonese for use in community interpreting: Interaction involving workplace, education, health, business, welfare agencies, and cultural sensibility, as well as a variety of settings. --- # MUSIC-CM 1A — Beginning MIDI and Electronic Music Introduction to Digital Audio Workstations and MIDI: Basic concepts of synthesis, sampling, and MIDI sequencing; composition and recording related to electronic music techniques. --- # MUSIC-CM 1B — Intermediate MIDI and Electronic Music Continuation of MUSIC-CM 1A: Designed for the Music Industry Studies degree; intermediate exploration of concepts relating to creation and recording of electronic music on a Digital Audio Workstation capable of utilizing MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface); direct hands-on experience with MIDI capable synthesizers, tone generators and samplers, digital signal processors. --- # MUSIC-CM 1C — Advanced MIDI and Electronic Music Continuation of MUSIC-CM 1B: Designed for the Music Industry Studies degree; advanced exploration of professional concepts relating to creation and recording of electronic music on a Digital Audio Workstation capable of utilizing MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface); direct hands-on experience with MIDI capable synthesizers, tone generators and samplers, digital signal processors. --- # MUSIC-CM 2A — Introduction to Songwriting Introduction to the process and elements of songwriting: Analysis of chord structure, form, rhythm, melody, harmony, and lyrics; original compositions and performances. --- # MUSIC-CM 2B — Intermediate Songwriting Continuation of MUSIC-CM 2A: Intermediate level songwriting; more advanced chord structures, form, rhythm, melody, harmony, and lyrics; original compositions and performances. --- # MUSIC-CM 3A — Introduction to Live Sound Systems Introduction to sound reinforcement of live concerts and events: Basic sound system theory, microphones, mixers, effects, power amplifiers, and speaker systems, troubleshooting, sound checking, and mixing sound for live performance applications. --- # MUSIC-CM 3B — Intermediate Sound Systems Continuation of MUSIC-CM 3A: Intermediate level study of sound system theory; hands on application of microphones, mixers, effects, power amplifiers, and speaker systems, troubleshooting, sound checking, and mixing sound for live performance applications. --- # MUSIC-CM 4A — Introduction to Music Business Overview of the business and legal aspects of the music industry: Record contracts, publishing, licensing, distribution, and copyright; duties and responsibilities of producers, agents, managers, promoters. --- # MUSIC-CM 4B — Intermediate Music Business Continuation of MUSIC 4A: Intermediate level examination of record contracts, publishing, licensing, distribution, and copyright; duties and responsibilities of producers, agents, managers, promoters. --- # MUSIC-CM 460 — Work Experience in Commercial Music Supervised employment providing opportunities in Commercial Music or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # COMM 1A — Introduction to Speech Interactive course introducing the theory and practice of communication, rhetoric, and public speaking. Students will deliver informative and persuasive speeches, learn about key areas in communication studies, such as speaking in a democratic society, rhetorical theory, active listening, intercultural and interpersonal communication, and small group communication, and provide peer speeches. Focus on confidence building. --- # COMM 2A — The Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation of Literature Principles of effective delivery, reading aloud, analysis and appreciation of literature: Reading prose, poetry and drama. --- # COMM 19 — Survey of Mass Media Survey of traditional and non-traditional mass media in America: Impact of mass media trends and technology into the 21st century; critical analysis of media messages and examination of mass media from historical, political, social, and cultural perspectives. --- # COMM 20 — Interpersonal Communication Skills Sending and receiving communication, including informative and persuasive messages: Listening, perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, critical thinking, conflict management, theories and techniques of interpersonal communication. Emphasis on foundational knowledge and practice of public speaking in a democratic society for relational, professional, and public settings. --- # COMM 44 — Argumentation Principles of argumentation and persuasion: Practice in creating persuasive communication through finding issues, using evidence detecting fallacies and employing argumentative brief writing. --- # COMM 49 — Independent Study in Speech Communications In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Communications. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. Formerly COMM 045. Formerly COMM 45. --- # CIS 1 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems General nature of computer hardware, software and systems: Hands-on applications include introduction to word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and a brief introduction to web browsing and email. --- # CIS 5 — Introduction to Computer Science Introduction to computer science: Architecture of digital computers, design of algorithms for solving various problems, and basic skills in computer programming. --- # CIS 6 — Introduction to Computer Programming Introduction to computer programming: Algorithm design, flow charting, and debugging; elements of good programming style. Course may be instructed in any programming language. --- # CIS 20 — Microcomputer Assembly Language Introduction to assembly language: Input/output operations, use of files, program flow controls, interaction with OS via interrupts, pointers and arrays, strings and structured programming, and related applications. --- # CIS 25 — Object Oriented Programming Using C++ Object-oriented methods of software development using C++: Design and implementation of objects, class construction and destruction, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. --- # CIS 25B — C++ Programming Language II Continuation of CIS 25: Object-oriented program design using the C++ programming language; designing and programming with exceptions, threads, file input/output (I/O); networking and graphic classes; developing code using tools such as .NET; and working with projects in areas such as animation. --- # CIS 27 — Data Structures and Algorithms Use of abstract forms of data in programming: Concepts, and implementation and applicability of different forms of data to various programming problems. --- # CIS 36A — Java Programming Language I Introduction to object-oriented program design: Overview of the Java programming language including developing programs for web pages and stand-alone applications. --- # CIS 36B — Java Programming Language II Object-oriented program design using the java programming Language: Designing and programming with exceptions, threads, file input/output (I/O); networking and graphic classes; developing code using tools such as Java 2D API and SWING; and working with projects in areas such as animation. --- # CIS 49 — Independent Study in Computer Information Systems In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Computer Information Studies. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # CIS 61 — Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs Problem-solving approach to computer programming: Emphasis on design and implementation of functions, representation of abstract forms of data, and effects of different programming methods on software development. --- # CIS 62 — Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design Principles of systems analysis and design: Systematic methodology for analyzing business problems or opportunities; OOA&D (Object/Oriented Analysis and Design) and UML, the role technologies can play in addressing business needs, articulation of business requirements for technology solutions, alternative approaches to acquiring the technology capabilities needed to address business requirements, and specification of requirements for the information systems solution. --- # CIS 81 — Systems Analysis with UML Principles of systems analysis: Techniques of analysis and design emphasizing UML in software requirements analysis, and the design and documentation phase of software development; utilizing life cycle of systems design, iterative, and waterfall development processes, object-oriented analysis and design. --- # CIS 96F — Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) basic concepts and Machine Learning (ML) techniques: Classification and Prediction, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision (CV), Deep Learning (DL), AI project cycles, culture, and professional expectations. --- # CIS 96L — Natural Language Processing (NLP) I Fundamental concepts in Natural Language Processing (NLP): Basic understanding of NLP and its applications, NLP models and algorithms, data sets and visualization techniques, and NLP programming tools and techniques. --- # CIS 96M — Natural Language Processing (NLP) II Advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP): Forefront technologies and techniques in testing and building NLP applications through transformer and encoder models. --- # CIS 98 — Database Programming with SQL Programming in database management systems using SQL: DML (Data Manipulation Language) and DQL (Data Query Language) features; database program design, programming structures, strategies, and techniques. --- # CIS 99 — Database Administration with SQL Design, implementation, and maintenance of relational databases using SQL: DDL (Structured Query Language/Data Definition Language)features; analysis of user requirements; modeling and designing tables, building and maintaining tables, granting privileges; security and recover planning. --- # CIS 116 — Introduction to Computational Thinking with Data Introduction to computational thinking with data and quantitative reasoning: Collecting data, sampling, and simulation; tables, graphs and data manipulation; histograms and distributions; elements of good programming style. --- # CIS 205 — Computer Literacy Introduction to computers and information technology for people with no background in nor knowledge of computers. --- # CIS 462A — Work Experience in Computer Information Systems Supervised employment providing opportunities in Computer Information Systems or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # CIS 462B — Work Experience in Computer Programming Supervised employment providing opportunities in computer programming or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # CIS 462C — Work Experience in Management Information Systems Programming Supervised employment providing opportunities in Management Information Systems Programming Management or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # CONMT 2 — Green Rating Systems for the Built Environment Green rating systems methodology for the built environment: Sustainable principles, strategies, concepts, and best practices for green energy certified projects. --- # CONMT 3 — California Title 24 Part 6 Nonresidential Energy Standards Introduction to Nonresidential California Energy Codes: Energy Standards (Part 6, Title 24) code section. --- # CONMT 4 — California Title 24 Part 6 Residential Energy Standards Introduction to Residential California Energy Codes: Energy Standards (Part 6, Title 24) code section. --- # CONMT 6 — LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation: LEED core concepts, integrative design strategies, location and transportation, sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation, regional priority. --- # CONMT 7 — LEED AP Exam Preparation LEED Accredited Professional (AP) Exam Preparation: Focus on LEED Core Concepts, Integrative Design Strategies, Location and Transportation, Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation, Regional Priority. --- # CONMT 8 — California Title 24, Part 11 CALGreen Introduction to California Energy Codes: Focus on CALGreen (Part 11, Title 24) code section. --- # CONMT 10 — Introduction to Construction Practices Introduction of trades and their roles in construction practices: Analysis of construction best practices, labor movement trends in 21st century, various tools that support various trade applications. --- # CONMT 11 — Construction Estimating I - Residential Projects Estimating residential building projects: Materials and labor costs; time management; bidding strategies; Best practices --- # CONMT 12 — Uniform Building Codes I Introduction to California uniform building codes: Public health, safety, structural strength, means of egress facilities, ADA requirements, lighting and ventilation, and energy conservation attributed to the built environment. --- # CONMT 14 — Mechanical Code Inspections Heating and cooling concepts: Terms, interpretation and analysis of charts and tables, mechanical code inspections, calculations of loads and demand. --- # CONMT 15 — Electrical Code Inspections Requirements for electrical code: Currents, wiring, grounding, panel locations, conductor sizing, mounting devices, inspection methods. --- # CONMT 16 — Plumbing Code Inspections Requirements for plumbing code: Fittings, gas consumption, below and above-ground materials, clearances, gas pipe, water line, sewer, inspection methods. --- # CONMT 17 — Seismic Code Inspections Requirements for new and retrofit buildings: Shear walls, diaphragms, hold-downs, high strength bolts, bracing connections, welds, fire sprinkler loads. --- # CONMT 18 — Construction Project Management I Interpretation of components of construction processes: Management process, contracts and deliver methods, estimating, scheduling, Integrated Project Delivery (IDP) methods of construction, types of project controls, cost structure and resource management and cost controls, principals of project management, PMI principles of Project Management Institute (PMI) certification examination. --- # CONMT 19 — Construction Project Management II Presentation of model construction projects: Computer programs usage, organized labor, total quality management, review construction cases, job site administration, OSHA, project bidding, procurement and closeout. --- # CONMT 20 — Blueprint Reading and Interpretation Principles of blueprint reading and interpretation: Concepts, development, and interpretation of working drawings for the builder, subcontractor, craftsman, superintendent, material supplier, owner, and specifications writer. --- # CONMT 21 — Construction Estimating II - Commercial Projects Advanced estimating principles: Vocabulary and industry terms; estimation technology; residential and light commercial building projects; interpretation of CSI standards, general conditions, review plans, and CSI specification formats --- # CONMT 22 — Uniform Building Codes II Continuation of CONMT 12: Requirements of the Codes in residential and commercial construction. --- # CONMT 30 — State Contracting License Law California State Contractor laws: Rational for laws, business and professional codes, the Contractor State License Board, advertising regulations, state bonding regulations, government codes, subletting, labor laws, California building standards, health and safety codes, CAL-OSHA, Workman's Compensation Insurance, and Mechanic's liens. --- # CONMT 31A — Computer Applications in Construction Procedures in Scheduling Various industry software applications for construction scheduling and project scope management: Scope development, CSI formatting of WBS activities such as Gantt chart, critical path, resource allocation, milestones, report writing. --- # CONMT 31B — Computer Applications in Contracting-Business Management Construction project-management business operations: Accounting, project control, advanced construction project management, database management, control management, and report writing. --- # CONMT 32 — Materials and Methods of Construction Applications of construction materials: Use of and overall application to various platforms of construction. Strength, durability, and degree of fire resistance of materials, sustainable practices in construction. --- # CONMT 40 — Construction Contracts and Specifications Legal nature of contracts: Subcontracts and their specifications, Master Format, documentations, defaults, remedies, negotiations and arbitration --- # CONMT 466H — Work Experience in Construction Management Supervised employment providing opportunities in construction management or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend educational experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # COPED 450 — Work Experience Supervised employment: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # COSM 200 — Special Projects: Laboratory Laboratory experience in all phases of Cosmetology: Developing proficiency, accuracy and speed. --- # COSM 210 — Cosmetology Theory I Beginning cosmetology theory: Infection control principles. selected topics in Anatomy and physiology , history of cosmetology, career options, communicable diseases, selected topics in chemistry , health standards for cosmetologist ,State of California health and Safety course - sections 1, 2,3,5,6,7,8, Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations --- # COSM 210L — Cosmetology Laboratory I Practical training for beginning level skills in all phases of beauty culture. --- # COSM 210LE — Cosmetology Laboratory I Practical training for beginning level skills in all phases of beauty culture. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in COSM 210L. --- # COSM 211 — Manicuring and Pedicuring I Beginning manicuring and pedicuring: Terminology and definitions; disinfection and sanitation; tools and equipment; nail cosmetics; public health; safety; structure and function; nail shapes; water and oil manicures; pedicure; tips, silk wrap; acrylic nails. --- # COSM 212 — Chemical Services I Beginning chemical services :texture services and haircolor ;product chemistry; tools and equipment ; texture service procedures, and applications haircolor service procedures and applications; hair structure, client protection , consultations , safety precautions. --- # COSM 213 — Hairstyling Services/Haircutting I Beginning hairstyling and haircutting: Terminology and definitions; scalp treatments and conditioners; brushing and manipulation; hair styling tools; wet and thermal hairstyling; haircutting tools; sectioning; blunt and tapered haircutting; low and high elevation haircutting. --- # COSM 214 — Haircolor Services/Haircutting I Beginning hair color and hair cutting: Industry terminology; scalp and hair analysis, hair color classifications, hair color chemistry, color developers, client consultation, pre-service procedures, record cards, hair color procedures and application methods, safety precautions, handling and use of haircutting tools and equipment, sectioning patterns for basic haircuts, low and high elevation hair cuts. --- # COSM 215 — Facials I Beginning skin care and facial : Disinfection sanitation procedures, health, safety precautions; tools and equipment; skin care products; client protection; skin analysis, terminology and definitions; plain facials, chemical facial, eyebrow arching, skin care products, daytime makeup, color theory, massage manipulations. --- # COSM 220 — Cosmetology Theory II Advanced Cosmetology Theory: Selected topics in anatomy and physiology, career options, communicable diseases, selected topics in electricity, health standards for cosmetologists, State of California Health and Safety course - sections 9, 10, Professional image, career planning, resume, job search, interviews, licensing preparation, and business management. --- # COSM 220L — Cosmetology Laboratory II Practical training for intermediate level skills in all phases of beauty culture. --- # COSM 220LE — Cosmetology Laboratory II Practical training for intermediate level skills in all phases of beauty culture. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in COSM 220L. --- # COSM 221 — Manicuring and Pedicuring II Intermediate level manicuring and pedicuring; disinfection and sanitation; nail cosmetics chemistry; health and safety; nail disorders and disease; spa manicures;nail wraps; artificial nails; nail art ; gel manicures ; arm and hand massage; spa pedicures ; foot and ankle massage. --- # COSM 222 — Chemical Services II Advanced level chemical services and haircolor; Terminology and definitions; chemicals used during texture services and haircolor; chemical reactions; procedures to complete textures services; consultations for haircolor and texture services;client records; haircolor applications and techniques; foil highlighting; balayage; color correction; use of toners; safety precautions; client protection procedures. . --- # COSM 223 — Hairstyling Services/Haircutting II Intermediate level hairstyling and haircutting: Terminology and definitions; scalp treatments and conditioners; brushing and manipulation;styling tools; wet and thermal hairstyling; stature, facial and head shapes; hair growth patterns and distribution; tools and equipment; sectioning; blunt and tapered haircutting; low and high elevation haircutting; clipper cutting; texturizing and slithering --- # COSM 224 — Haircolor Services/Haircutting II Intermediate level haircolor and haircutting: Terminology and definitions; history of haircolor; scalp and hair analysis; haircolor classifications; haircolor chemistry; color developers; consultation, predisposition and strand testing; record cards; tint applications; bleach and toner applications; dying back to natural; dye removers; stature, facial and head shapes; hair growth patterns; tools and equipment; sectioning; blunt and tapered haircutting; low and high elevation haircutting; clipper cutting; texturizing and slithering --- # COSM 225 — Facials II Intermediate level facial and skin care: Disinfection sanitation, public health and safety precautions; tools and equipment; recognize skin diseases and disorders; eyebrow wax, packs and masks, false lashes, evening make-up, face shapes; electrical facials; and product knowledge and practical application of procedures. --- # COSM 230 — Cosmetology Theory III Continuation of COSM 220: Instruction in bacteriology; public health and safety; disinfection and sanitation; hygiene and grooming; professionalism and ethic; State Board Rules and Regulations, Act, and Performance Criteria; dermatology, trichology, onychology, structure and function, disorders and diseases, related anatomy, physiology, chemistry, laboratory technician training MSDS requirements; hazardous waste disposal; desk and reception training; career exploration and planning; salon management; sales and marketing. --- # COSM 230L — Cosmetology Laboratory III Continuation of COSM 220L: Practical training for advanced level skills in all phases of beauty culture. Preparation for California State Board of Cosmetology examination for licensure as a cosmetologist. --- # COSM 230LE — Cosmetology Laboratory III Continuation of COSM 220LE: Practical training for advanced level skills in all phases of beauty culture, preparation for California State Board of Cosmetology examination for licensure as a cosmetologist. --- # COSM 231 — Manicuring and Pedicuring III Continuation of COSM 221: Terminology and definitions; disinfection and sanitation; tools and equipment; nail cosmetics chemistry; public health; safety; onychology: structure and function; disorders and disease; nail shapes; water and oil manicures; nail mending and repairs; silk wraps; artificial nails; hazardous waste disposal; men’s manicures; arm and hand massage; pedicuring; foot and ankle massage. --- # COSM 232 — Chemical Services/Haircutting III Continuation of COSM 222: Terminology and definitions; permanent wave and relaxer chemistry; rod selection and sectioning patterns; physical and chemical actions; wrapping, timing, and text curls; neutralizing; heat, pH balanced, and men’s perms; strand testing; end, spiral, loop, stacked, dropped and partial perms; base and no-base relaxers; virgin and retouch applications; application methods; smoothing; processing and neutralizing; soft curl perms; chemical blow outs; texturizer; stature, facial and head shapes; hair growth patterns; tools and equipment; sectioning; blunt and tapered hairc… --- # COSM 233 — Hairstyling Services/Haircutting III Continuation of COSM 223: Terminology and definitions; scalp treatments and conditioners; brushing and manipulation; chemical styling tools; wet and thermal hairstyling; stature, facial and head shapes; hair growth patterns and distribution; tools and equipment; sectioning; blunt and tapered haircutting; low and high elevation haircutting; clipper cutting; texturizing and slithering; combination elevation haircutting. --- # COSM 234 — Haircolor Services/Haircutting III Advanced level haircolor and haircutting: Terminology and definitions; history of haircolor; scalp and hair analysis; haircolor classifications; haircolor chemistry; color developers; consultation, predisposition and strand testing; record cards; tint applications; bleach and toner application; dying back to natural; dye removers; hennas; special effects; stature, facial and head shapes; hair growth patterns; tools and equipment; sectioning; blunt and tapered haircutting; low and high elevation haircutting; clipper cutting; texturizing and slithering; combination elevation haircutting. --- # COSM 235 — Facials III Advanced level facial and skin care: Disinfection sanitation, public health, safety precautions; tools and equipment; skin care cosmetics; waxing, packs and masks, false lashes, evening make-up, electrical facials. --- # COSM 240LE — Cosmetology Laboratory IV Practical training for advanced level skills in all phases of beauty culture: Preparation for California State Board of Cosmetology examination for licensure as a cosmetologist. --- # COSM 245 — Introduction to Cosmetology Selected topics of interest to prospective Cosmetology students: Career paths for a Cosmetologist, personality development and attitude, effective communication, goal setting, time management, and ethics. --- # COSM 299 — Cosmetology Study Abroad Study of cosmetology via travel to country of origin: Professional values, history, trends, and research of cultural life cycles as reflected in the region of study. --- # COSM 455 — Cosmetology Apprentice Preparation for apprenticeship in Cosmetology: Designed for those who are engaged in acquiring a state license in Cosmetology. --- # COSM 456 — Barber Apprentice Preparation for apprenticeship in Barbering: Designed for those who are engaged in acquiring a state Barber's license. --- # COSM 458A — Work Experience in Cosmetology Supervised employment providing opportunities in Cosmetology or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # COUN 24 — College Success Identification and development of resources that facilitate college success: High-performance learning utilizing information organization and management, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, effective time management, learning styles and strategies and memory theory, goal setting and educational planning, and campus/ community resources. --- # COUN 30 — Personal Growth and Development Examination of the psycho-social dynamics of personal growth: Focus on self exploration, learning to make choices, stress and coping, interpersonal relationships, origin and resolution of conflicts and the role of emotions in behavior and health; includes active personal involvement, group interaction, and self–study. --- # COUN 57 — Career and Life Planning In-depth career and life planning: Self-exploration, identifying values, interests, needs and goals; development of skills for assuming careers and lifestyles over the life span, influence of career choice on the quality of life, and the development of a career action plan. Designed to assist those students considering the transition of a career change or undecided about the selection of a college transfer major. --- # COUN 201 — Orientation to College: Student Success and Support Program Information for new students: College programs, policies and procedures, campus resources, assessment; and abbreviated Student Educational Plan (SEP). --- # COUN 202 — Orientation to American Culture and College Introduction of American collegiate life to immigrant and international students: Cultural issues, interpersonal communication skills, navigation of the educational system and campus resources, and strategies of effective study patterns. --- # COUN 207 — Career Exploration Career decision-making, occupational assessment and job search: Exploration of values, skills, and goals leading to realistic career choices; practice in networking, employment research, resume preparation, and interviewing techniques. --- # COUN 207A — Career Exploration Career decision making: Exploration and clarification of values, skills, and goals to facilitate informed and realistic career choices, and introduction to personal and occupational assessment tools. --- # COUN 207B — Career Exploration Occupational assessment tools: Practice in networking, informational interviews, research on employment opportunities and trends, and resources used in job search. --- # COUN 207C — Career Exploration Job search skills: Resumes, cover letters, telephone skills, networking, and interviewing techniques. --- # COUN 221 — Preparing for College/University Transfer In-depth information and assistance with the transfer process to four-year colleges and universities: Lower-division major and general education requirements, college/university selection, admission procedures, application deadlines, financial aid, and scholarship information. Students will receive the information necessary to develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP) for transfer. --- # COUN 230 — Strategies for Personal Development Examination of theories and principles of personal growth and interpersonal effectiveness: Dynamics of relationships in the areas of friendship, love, family, school, occupations and other group relations. Emphasis on self exploration and developing positive coping strategies --- # COUN 521 — College Readiness I Orientating students to college: Campus resources, college programs, policies and procedures. --- # COUN 522 — College Readiness II College success skills: Time management and goal setting skills. --- # CULIN 27 — Cuisine Fundamentals Food preparation and cooking methods focused on the transfer of fire to food: Braising, sautéing, grilling, baking, roasting, simmering, steaming, poaching, and broiling; use of commercial cooking tools and equipment, standardized recipes, aesthetic presentation, and application of speed and accuracy. Formerly offered as CULIN 227. --- # CULIN 28 — Managing Sanitation and Safety Advanced theory and principles of sanitation and safety: Safe food handling and storage, prevention and control of food borne illnesses through flow of food and HACCP management, OSHA regulations, and personal hygiene and safety; study of worker safety. Preparation for NRA SERVSAFE certification exam. --- # CULIN 43 — Food, Beverage and Labor Controls Theory and techniques of food-service and hospitality management: Analyzing food, beverage, labor cost, and other costs within a hospitality operation. Emphasis on problem solving, applying cost control techniques to maximize profits while managing expenses; topics include: establishing standards, cost-volume-profit analysis, forecasting, purchasing and storage controls, menu coating and pricing, theft prevention, and labor control. Formerly offered as CULIN 53 and 243. --- # CULIN 44 — Introduction to Hospitality Overview of the structure and financial performances of hospitality industry: Restaurants, lodging, resorts, customer service, cultural/economic trends, and related food service operations. --- # CULIN 88 — Introduction to Food and Culture Exploration of the relationship between food and culture in society: Focus on the historical, geographical, religious, nutritional and economic factors that influence access to food in societies. --- # CULIN 90 — American Food and Culture Exploration of the relationship between food and culture in American society in the United States: Focus on the diverse groups of communities and how their immigration, historical, political, social, geographical, religious, nutritional and economic factors have influenced the ever-changing food culture. --- # CULIN 200 — Special Projects Laboratory Open laboratory for students needing upgrading of specific culinary skills, and selected culinary projects. --- # CULIN 201A — Culinary Boot Camp Introduction to the culinary arts technical education: History of food, history of culinary arts discipline, kitchen vocabulary, kitchen etiquette, basic cooking theory and hands on commercial kitchen technical skills. --- # CULIN 201B — Culinary Boot Camp Introduction to the culinary arts technical education: History of local culinary food arts discipline, basic baking theory and technique, food sensory awareness, food pathways and basic nutritional concepts, and obtaining a food handlers certificate. --- # CULIN 203 — Introduction to Baking Foundations Introduction to baking theory and practice: Organization of work and production; classical to modern techniques for biscuits, scones, quick breads, cookies, yeasted doughs, laminated doughs, and cake making methods. --- # CULIN 204 — Baking Fundamentals Introduction to baking theory and practice: Organization of work and production; classical to modern techniques for pies, tarts, scones, Pâte à Choux, cookie making methods and knife skills used in a commercial baking application. --- # CULIN 205 — Artisan Breads Introduction to artisan bread making: Science of baking, vocabulary of bread, various mixing and baking methods, pre-ferments, sourdough starters with natural yeast, includes both lean and rich doughs, lamination methods. --- # CULIN 206 — Cake Decorating Cake decorating techniques: Cake baking techniques, production of fillings and finishes; speed and accuracy of cake assembly; designing and planning both commercial and custom specialty cakes to include salutations, borders, floral piping, royal icing, modeling chocolate, fondant and gumpaste. --- # CULIN 207 — International Patisserie Application of advanced baking and pastry methods: Set up, design, and preparation of international pastries including the Commonwealth, French, Italian, Austrian, and Middle Eastern. --- # CULIN 208 — Confiserie (Candy and Chocolate Making) Introduction to the principles involved in candy and chocolate making: Tempering chocolate, creating confections with a variety of centers, techniques in creating brittles, nougats and marshmallows. --- # CULIN 209 — Contemporary Plated Desserts Capstone course requiring creation and presentation of modern plated desserts: Application of alternative (vegan, gluten-free, and trending recipes) desserts, frozen desserts, sauces, menu writing, and seasonally attractive presentations. --- # CULIN 212 — Introduction to Culinary Arts Introduction to culinary principles: Ingredient identification and uses, knife skills, cooking techniques, instruction and practice in safety and sanitation, navigating a commercial kitchen and equipment, professionalism, and making delicious food. --- # CULIN 217 — Formulas and Food Costs Theory and application of mathematics used in the hospitality industry: Weight and measurement conversions, recipe costing, yield analysis, and techniques for planning quantity production. --- # CULIN 218 — Ingredients and Equipment Introduction to the latest ingredients and equipment used in today's professional kitchens: Explore vital ingredients of the modern kitchen; fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, grains, dairy and more; includes storage, handling, and processing. --- # CULIN 223 — Stocks, Soups and Sauces Introduction to stocks, soups, and sauces: From bone broth to bearnaise, the art and science of preparing delicious food. --- # CULIN 224 — Principles of Heat Cooking Introduction to methods that make food sizzle: Simmering to sautéing, techniques of transferring fire to food; braising, sautéing, grilling, baking, roasting, simmering, steaming, poaching, and broiling. --- # CULIN 232 — Dining Room Service and Management Contemporary and classical dining service: Fine art of hospitality, "service progression" steps, beverage service, quick and full service dining room management operations. --- # CULIN 235 — Culinary Nutrition Introduction to the elements of nutrition and health: Overview of relationship between food and health, the importance of nutrition on a personal level, developing and modifying healthy recipes, nutritional menu planning, and marketing good nutrition to the public. --- # CULIN 236 — Culinary Career Development Preparation for work and career success in the Culinary Arts: Preparing resumes and cover letters, completing job applications, interviewing techniques, social media profile development, investigating job search resources, and completion of professional portfolio. --- # CULIN 237 — Contemporary American Bistro Cuisine and Garde Manger Introduction to professional fine dining restaurant foodservice: Focus on a la carte cooking and garde manger; hands-on lab experience in a working restaurant incorporating contemporary American cooking techniques and theories. Appropriate department dress code required. --- # CULIN 238 — International Cuisine Capstone course in professional fine dining restaurant food service: Progressive integration of a la carte cooking; hands-on lab experience in a working restaurant incorporating international cooking methods and ingredients; and advanced cooking and plating techniques. Appropriate department dress code required. --- # CULIN 242 — Supervision in the Hospitality Industry Advanced theory and techniques of food-service and hospitality industry workforce management: Theories and principles of human relations and personnel management skills, including, ethics, the hiring process, standard operating procedures, legal considerations, compensation, benefits, discrimination, harassment, and wellness. --- # CULIN 271 — iEat: Survey Course of Culinary Arts in the Food Sciences Introduction to food sciences with a focus on culinary preparation of food. Topics including safety, career opportunities and hands on experience. Part of a four-part series, including: Culinary 271, Biology 272 and 273, and Chemistry 274. --- # CULIN 472B — Work Experience in Culinary Arts/Baking Supervised employment providing opportunities in culinary arts/baking or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # CULIN 472C — Work Experience in Culinary Arts/Cooking Supervised employment providing opportunities in culinary arts/cooking or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # DANCE 1 — History of Dance Survey of Dance History: Critical reflections and analysis of classical, contemporary, social, and traditional dance; the works of early of major choreographers through twenty-first century; discussion and analysis of dance within its cultural context. --- # DANCE 6 — Dance Production, Rehearsal and Performance Development of elements, specific tasks necessary for production and performance: Planning, preparation and evaluation of student and faculty compositions. --- # DANCE 7 — Global Dance Perspectives Study of dance via travel to country of origin: Spiritual values, history, language, folklore and research of cultural life cycles as reflected in the region of study. --- # DANCE 8A — Dance Composition and Choreography Study and development of skills, technique,choreographic devices and elements for dance composition: Improvisation, accompaniment, ideas culminating in the presentation of original movement or performance and evaluation. --- # DANCE 49 — Independent Study in Dance In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Dance. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # DANCE 60 — Ballet I Study and development of beginning skills and techniques of ballet: Including body alignment, placement, positions of the feet, carriage of the arms and musicality. --- # DANCE 61 — Ballet II Intense study and development of the skills and techniques of ballet: Including body alignment, placement, positions of the feet, carriage of the arms, musicality and movement quality. --- # DANCE 62 — Ballet III Intense study and development of the skills and techniques of ballet of an advanced/intermediate level: Including continued study of classical alignment, adagio, petit and grand allegro. --- # DANCE 63 — Ballet IV Intense study and development of the skills and techniques of advanced ballet: Including body alignment, placement, advanced adagio, advanced petit and grand allegro, and classical variations. --- # DANCE 64 — Jazz Dance I Study and development of the skills and techniques of jazz dance: Development of beginning to intermediate level proficiency in skills related to rhythm, dance production, stagecraft and choreography. --- # DANCE 65 — Jazz Dance II Study and development of the skills and techniques of jazz dance: Development of intermediate to advanced skills/knowledge related to body awareness and body mechanics, musicality, choreography and evolution of jazz dance forms. --- # DANCE 66 — Jazz Dance III Study and development of the skills and techniques of jazz dance: Intermediate-advanced proficiency in dance mechanics, dance anatomy, musicality, jazz dance choreography, dance production, stage performance and dance history. --- # DANCE 67 — Jazz Dance IV Study and development of the skills and techniques of jazz dance: Advanced proficiency in dance mechanics, dance anatomy, musicality, jazz dance choreography, dance production, stage performance and dance history. --- # DANCE 68 — Modern Dance I Study and development of beginning skills and techniques emphasizing the evolution of modern dance from its origins to present day. --- # DANCE 69 — Modern Dance II Study and development of intermediate skills and technique in Modern dance: Emphasizing the evolution of modern dance from its origins to present day and the development of individual movement styles. --- # DANCE 70 — Modern Dance III Study and development of advanced/intermediate skills and techniques in Modern dance: Emphasizing proficiency in dance mechanics, dance anatomy, history, the development of choreography, individual movement styles and performance. --- # DANCE 71 — Modern Dance IV Study and development of advanced skills and technique in Modern dance: Emphasizing proficiency in dance mechanics, dance anatomy, the historical, philosophical and social evolution of modern dance from its origins to present day, choreography, performance and repertory work. --- # DANCFOLK 2 — Hip Hop Dance Evolution Survey of hip hop culture music, dance, and social constructs: Art as a social justice restorative tool, fundamental hip hop techniques including B-boy/B-girl break dance and Urban Funk dance skills. --- # DANCFOLK 3 — Ballet Folklórico Zapateado I Study and development of beginning skills and techniques of Zapateado cultural dance styles in Mexico: Footwork, body alignment, musical rhythms, costumes, and historical/regional influences. --- # DANCFOLK 4 — Dance Conditioning I Introduction to the theory, methods, and practice of dance conditioning and body stabilization for contemporary, classical, and ethnic dance training and performance: Teaching methods, training methods, strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, endurance-building strategies, and injury prevention. --- # DANCFOLK 9 — Dance Movement Curriculum Integration Introduction to form and function of dance movement: Terminology, vocabulary and age appropriate teaching methods useful in translating movement principles in school-age settings; drawing from experimental, modern, ballet, jazz, hip hop, world dance, and Pilates body mechanics; includes cross-curricular/interdisciplinary integration, lesson planning, K-12 Visual and Performing Arts Standards. --- # DANCFOLK 10 — Beginning Hip-Hop and Break Dance Study and development of beginning skills and techniques of Hip Hop and Break Dance: Body alignment, B-boying, B-girling, individuality, carriage of the torso, musicality, stage performance and art as social justice. --- # DANCFOLK 55 — Polynesian Dance Study and development of the skills and techniques of traditional Pacific Island dance forms: Emphasis on Hula, Tahitian, New Zealand Maori, and Samoan dances. --- # DANCFOLK 56 — Dance, Drums, and African Polyrhythms Survey and hands-on study of various African and African Diaspora folkloric dance forms, rhythms, and drumming techniques: Exploration of critical dance pedagogy, roots and impact of African Diaspora dance, music, and culture on American society. --- # DANCFOLK 57 — Haitian Folkloric Dance I Study of African roots and colonial influence on Haitian culture: Beginning skill demonstration and practice of Katherine Dunham technique-Isolations, movement progressions, dance patterns, musicality, rhythms, songs, movement specific to Haitian folkloric dance; exploration of dance pioneers and preservation of Haitian Folkloric dance. --- # DANCFOLK 58 — Haitian Folkloric Dance II Study of African roots and colonial influence on Haitian culture: Intermediate skill demonstration and practice of Katherine Dunham Technique-isolation, movement progressions, dance patterns, musicality, rhythms, songs, and movement specific to Haitian folkloric dance; choreographers and preservation of Haitian Folkloric dance globally. --- # DANCFOLK 72 — Jazz Tap I Study and development of the beginning skills and techniques of Jazz Tap dance: Evolution of tap dance from its anthropological origins to the present including African vernacular jazz dance influences. --- # DANCFOLK 73 — Jazz Tap II Intense study and development of the intermediate skills and techniques of Jazz Tap dance: Evolution of tap dance from its African origins to the present; influence on jazz dance; study and development of related skills and techniques. --- # DANCFOLK 76 — West African Folkloric Dance I Study of the skills and techniques of traditional West African dance forms: History, folklore, culture, language and spiritual dimensions of various indigenous ethnic groups. --- # DANCFOLK 77 — West African Folkloric Dance II Intense study of the skills and techniques of traditional West African dance forms: History, folklore, culture, language and costumes of various indigenous ethnic groups. --- # DANCFOLK 78 — West African Dance Folkloric III Intense study of the skills and techniques of traditional West African dance forms from Senegal and Guinea: History, folklore, culture, language and costumes of indigenous ethnic groups. Not open to students who have completed DANCE 78. --- # DANCFOLK 79 — West African Folkloric Dance IV Intense study of the skills and techniques of traditional West African dance forms from Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Guinea and other West African nations: History, folklore, culture, language and costumes of indigenous ethnic groups. Not open to students who have completed DANCE 79. --- # DANCFOLK 92 — Latin-Caribbean Folk Dance I Development of beginning folkloric techniques specific to Latin-Caribbean dance expression: Rumba, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, classical ballroom, Punta, Chumba, and Afro-Cuban dance styles. Not open for credit to students who have completed DANCE 92. --- # DANCFOLK 97 — Anatomy of Movement Study of structure, functions and actions of major muscles, joints, and bones specific to dance-athletic motions and other varying movement modalities: Examination of anatomical awareness of healthy and unhealthy movement patterns. Practice of movement exercises and muscle building in clay on skeletons. --- # DANCFOLK 98 — Apparatus Comprehensive Teacher Training Introduction to Comprehensive Pilates Apparatus: Cadillac, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and small equipment. Safety protocols, setup/maintenance, and modifications for diverse body types and populations, including professional dancers, athletes, people living with injuries, and everyday people. Completion of Mat and Reformer Certificate required. --- # DANCFOLK 99 — Reformer Teacher Training Movement principles, teaching methodology, and beginning, intermediate, and advanced Pilates Reformer exercises: Reformer equipment modifications for diverse body types and populations, safety and maintenance protocols. Completion of Mat Certificate required. --- # DANCFOLK 100 — Pilates Mat Teacher Training I Body mechanics and basic exercises for injury prevention and athletic performance: Critical analysis and evaluation of Pilates industry standards and requirements for teaching Mat to diverse populations in fitness, health and wellness environments. --- # DANCFOLK 103 — Restorative Mind Body Healing I Exploration of restorative practices and well-being: Experiential therapeutic breathing techniques and improvements for mental health and mind-body wellness, working for diverse cultures. --- # DANCFOLK 104 — Restorative Mind Body Healing II Continuation of DANCFOLK 103: Group discussions; experiential therapeutic breathing techniques, universal dance breathing exercises, and mind-body wellness; examines impact of society on body image and identity for diverse cultures. --- # DANCFOLK 105 — Restorative Mind Body Healing III Continuation of DANCFOLK 104: Advanced restorative mind-body healing techniques for diverse cultures; perspectives in self-reflective practice; socio-cultural competency development in mind-body wellness industries. --- # DANCFOLK 106 — Restorative Mind Body Healing IV Continued of DANCFOLK 105: Mindful movement techniques, cultural dynamics on mind-body wellness practice, group and community projects. --- # DANCFOLK 107 — Advanced Restorative Mind Body Healing Continuation of DANCFOLK 106: Pilates Method Alliance teacher training preparation requires multiple semesters of progressive observation and practice; group and community projects. --- # DANCFOLK 108 — Whole Body Lifestyle I Study of restorative justice in mind-body wellness industries: Policies, practice, and politics of the Pilates Industry; intersectionality of race, class, gender in whole body lifestyle access. --- # DANCFOLK 109 — Whole Body Lifestyle II Continuation of DANCFOLK 108: Designing sustainable, affordable mind body wellness and lifestyle programs. --- # DANCFOLK 110 — Mat Teacher Training II Continuation of DANCFOLK 100: Explores intermediate Pilates-based Mat conditioning exercises taught to enhance dance training, athletic performance and injury prevention strategies. --- # DANCFOLK 112 — Pilates Joyful Movement I: Personal/Observation/Student Teaching Introduction to theory and practice of Joseph Pilates' movement principles: Teaching and learning methodologies, observation and documenting teaching practices in one-on-one and group settings. --- # DANCFOLK 113 — Pilates Joyful Movement II: Personal/Observation/Student Teaching Continuation of DANCFOLK 112: Continued observation of certified Pilates group and private classes; study of Joseph Pilates teaching methods. --- # DANCFOLK 114 — Pilates Joyful Movement III: Personal Observation Student Teaching Continuation of DANCFOLK 113: Practice of teaching beginning level Joseph Pilates techniques and contributing compensatory movement patterns. --- # DANCFOLK 115 — Pilates Joyful Movement IV: Personal/Observation/Student Teaching Continuation of DANCFOLK 114: Practice of teaching beginning through intermediate level Pilates exercises in group and private class settings. --- # DANCFOLK 116 — Advanced Pilates Joyful Movement: Personal/Observation/Student Teaching Continuation of DANCFOLK 115: Practice of teaching beginning through advanced level Pilates exercises in group and private class settings. --- # DANCFOLK 117 — Pilates Technique I Fundamental training of muscles of the torso: Stabilization and strengthening techniques for diverse body types, controlled exercises to increase core strength, postural stability, and optimize performance for dancers, movers, and everyday people. --- # DANCFOLK 118 — Pilates Technique II Continuation of DANCFOLK 117: Beginning exercises on Pilates equipment for increased control and balance, core stabilization, and increased ranges of motion for the complete spine, hips, and shoulders. --- # DANCFOLK 119 — Pilates Technique III Continuation of DANCFOLK 118: Improvement of mastery over intermediate exercises to optimize performance for dancers, movers and students seeking to continue through certification; introduces beginning exercises on Pilates equipment. --- # DANCFOLK 120 — Pilates Technique IV Continuation of DANCFOLK 119: Improvement of mastery over intermediate-advanced exercises to optimize performance for dancers, movers and students seeking to continue through certification; introduces beginning exercises on Pilates equipment. --- # DANCFOLK 124 — Intergenerational Wealth and Wellness I Basic financial literacy taught in a culturally relevant way: Historical, cultural, and institutional barriers impacting business ownership and intergenerational wealth in communities of color; examination of basic survival to long term flourishing. --- # DANCFOLK 125 — Intergenerational Wealth and Wellness II Continuation of DANCFOLK 124: Historical, cultural, and institutional barriers impacting business ownership and intergenerational wealth in communities of color; examination of basic survival to long term flourishing. --- # DIGFAB 103 — Fusion 360 for Digital Fabrication Introduction to advanced 3D modeling techniques using Autodesk Fusion 360 computer assisted design (CAD) software. --- # DIGFAB 110 — Small Living Spaces I Introduction to building small living spaces that are low cost, safe, energy efficient, regenerative, comfortable, beautiful, sustainable, and shareable using Digital Fabrication Tools: Gain exposure to advanced computer assisted design (CAD) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques to operate 3-D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines in the design and fabrication of small living spaces such as vans, tiny home trailers, and containers. --- # DIGFAB 111 — Small Living Spaces II Continuation of DIGFAB 110: Increased exposure to advanced computer assisted design (CAD) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques to operate 3-D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines in the design and fabrication of small living spaces such as vans, tiny home trailers, and containers. --- # DIGFAB 120 — Sign Making Create physical signs for businesses using Digital Fabrication Technology machines, tools, and techniques: Gain exposure to advanced computer assisted design (CAD) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) techniques to operate 3-D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines in the design and fabrication of outdoor and indoor commercial signs. --- # DIGFAB 501 — Digital Fabrication Open Lab Access to the FabLab digital fabrication and design labs: Supervised tutoring in graphic software, CNC machine use, and hand tool use. --- # ECON 1 — Principles of Economics (Macro-Economics) Introductory economic concepts: Measurements of national income and production; causes of inflation, recession and depression; money and banking; government monetary and fiscal (spending and taxation) policies; stabilization techniques; economic growth; history of economic thought and philosophy. --- # ECON 2 — Principles of Economics (Micro-Economics) Principles of micro-economics: Forms of business organization, theory of the firm within competitive and noncompetitive markets, distribution of income, poverty, labor issues, agriculture. --- # E/ET 11 — Commercial Electricity for HVAC Introduction to advanced commercial electricity for heating and air conditioning: High voltage single phase and three phase, transformers, capacitors, HVAC system controls, motor controls, HVAC electrical schematic diagrams, instrumentation, national codes and safety. --- # E/ET 31 — Introduction to DDC Hardware for Building Automation Systems Introduction to basic microprocessor/microcontroller operations: Analog and digital, input and output interfaces; microprocessor and microcontroller hardware and some simple process control software routines; introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). --- # E/ET 33 — Control Systems Networking for Building Automation Introduction to global and local communication networks: Emphasis on design, installation and troubleshooting for building control systems using direct digital control systems. --- # E/ET 37 — Introduction to PC Hardware and Software for Building Technicians Introduction to computer hardware and software: Practical computer skills, including computer components and functions; basics of Windows competency and file structure system; Excel, Visio and databases; Internet protocols and Ethernet cabling basics. --- # E/ET 202 — Fundamentals of Electricity for ECT Introduction to basic concepts of electricity: Ohm’s law, power, electrical circuits, electrical diagrams, magnetism and electromagnetism, instruments and tools used in the industry, safety procedures, controls and motors. --- # E/ET 203 — Basic Electricity Introduction to basic concepts of electricity: Ohm’s law, power, electrical circuits, electrical diagrams, magnetism and electromagnetism, controls and motors, instruments and tools used in the industry and safety procedures. --- # E/ET 204 — Technical Mathematics for Electricians Topics in mathematics with specific application to the Electrical/Electronics industry: Decimals and fractions, ratios and proportions, unit conversions, areas and volumes, application of algebraic equations in Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s Laws, solving for circuit resistance and reactances, relevant trigonomic functions, and use of graphs to represent and analyze data. --- # E/ET 207A — National Electrical Code for Electricians I Introduction to the first half of the current National Electrical Code: General wiring including “Wiring and Protection”, “Wiring Methods and Materials” and “Equipment for General Use”. --- # E/ET 207B — National Electrical Code for Electricians II Introduction to the second half of the National Electrical Code: ‘Special Occupancies’, Special Equipment’, ‘Special Conditions’, ‘Communications Systems’, and ‘Tables’. --- # E/ET 208 — Solar Photovoltaic Systems Intermediate revision of Photovoltaic Systems: Arrays, electrical power they generate, and their inclusion into the electrical system; power sources and energy storage techniques, and system attachment to structures, hands-on practice with Photovoltaic (PV) power generation and its present and future applications. --- # E/ET 217 — Residential House Wiring Safely wiring a single-family dwelling as per the National Electrical Code using laboratory mock-up walls: Lighting and appliance branch circuits, special purpose outlets, service-entrance calculations, and grounding; project estimating and pricing. --- # E/ET 218 — Commercial Electrical Wiring Commercial electrical wiring: Emphasis on safety and branch circuit requirements and installation for both power and lighting; main electrical services and calculations, grounding, fault current, transformers and motors(both single and three-phase), and motor controls. --- # E/ET 221 — Motors and Drives Introduction to the application of motors and drives used in commercial and industrial refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and ventilation: Different types of motors and drives and their applications, including electric and magnetic (VFD) variable frequency drives for improved efficiency control and energy savings. --- # E/ET 222 — Photovoltaic NABCEP Test Preparation Preparation for NABCEP certification exam: Comprehension and application of key terms and concepts of photovoltaic (solar electric) system operation. --- # E/ET 223 — CAL-OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Training for Electrical & Electronics Technology CAL-OSHA 30-hour training: Industry Standards for regulations covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards for the Construction Industry 29 CFR 1926. --- # E/ET 226 — Lighting Efficiency Technology Current technology in energy efficient lighting control and systems: Latest advances in lamp, ballast, luminaire and control technologies as well as recent developments in energy legislation. --- # E/ET 227 — Professional Interactions in the Workplace Introduction to basic concepts of professional interactions as applied to the workplace: Installers, designers, engineers, estimators, sales persons, client needs and expectations. --- # E/ET 228 — Advanced Lighting Controls Advanced Lighting Controls with specific application in lighting industry and efficiency: Automatic controls, switches and dimmers, sensors and LED lighting sources, outdoors lighting, Daylighing and energy efficiency for commercial buildings, and use of data to apply the Title 24 requirements, for Acceptance Test Technician qualification --- # ENGIN 10 — Introduction to Engineering Introduction to Engineering: Overview of the branches of engineering, the functions of an engineer, and the industries in which engineers work; methods and tools of engineering problem solving and design, engineering ethics, and communication skills pertinent to the engineering profession. --- # ENGIN 18 — Introduction to Electrical Engineering Basic circuit elements, modeling, critical laws and network theorems: Analysis of techniques of lumped, linear circuits including operational amplifiers; analysis of AC circuits and power; semiconductor diodes and rectifier design. --- # ENGIN 22 — Engineering Graphics Principles of engineering drawings in visually communicating engineering designs and an introduction to computer-aided design (CAD): Development of visualization skills; orthographic projections; mechanical dimensioning practices; three dimensional modeling and the engineering design process; use of CAD software is an integral part of the course. --- # ENGIN 35 — Engineering Mechanics - Statics Vectorial treatment of principles of the equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies: Properties of forces, moments, couples and resultants; two- and three-dimensional force systems acting on engineering structures in equilibrium; analysis of trusses, and beams; distributed forces, shear and bending moment diagrams, center of gravity, centroids, friction, and area and mass moments of inertia. --- # ENGIN 36 — Engineering Mechanics of Materials Application of principles of statics to materials: Concepts of stress, strain, and material behavior to analyze simple structural members under axial, bending, and torsional loadings; multi-axial treatment of stresses and strains, tensor transformations, yielding and failure. --- # ENGIN 45 — Properties of Materials Study of crystalline and noncrystalline structure: Examining the microstructure that determines the thermodynamic, mechanical, electronic, magnetic, and environmental properties of metallic, ceramic, polymers, composite, and electronic materials. --- # ENGIN 49 — Independent Study in Engineering In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Engineering. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # ENGIN 77 — Computer Programming for Engineers Using MATLAB Introduction to computer programming techniques and the use of MATLAB for solving computer-based engineering problems: Basic programming techniques including loops, conditionals, and procedural programming; data analysis and graphing; linear algebra and matrices, solutions to systems of linear equations; numerical integration and differentiation, graphic interpolations. --- # ENGIN 100 — Earth Systems: Sustainability, Ecology & Environmental Justice for Technicians & Engineers Introduction to earth’s key engineered systems and their environmental impacts: The built environment and principles of sustainability with a focus on ecology, systems theory, the application of technology, and environmental justice. Investigation of green collar jobs in construction, renewable energy, and building performance fields; overview of concepts and methods of sustainability analysis; critical evaluation of engineering approaches to address sustainability. --- # ENGIN 466J — Work Experience in Engineering Technology Supervised employment providing opportunities in engineering or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # ENGL 1B — Composition and Reading Continued expository writing: Careful reading of selected plays, poems, and novels. --- # ENGL 10A — Creative Writing I Writing fiction, poetry, drama; careful analysis of the techniques used by established writers. --- # ENGL 10B — Creative Writing II Continuation and advanced writing fiction, poetry, and drama; careful analysis of the techniques used by established writers, especially as models for new creative writing. --- # ENGL 17A — Shakespeare Study of selected works of Shakespeare. --- # ENGL 17B — Shakespeare Study of selected works of Shakespeare. ENGL 17A is not prerequisite to ENGL 17B. --- # ENGL 30A — Introduction to American Literature Survey of American literary traditions from their beginnings to the second half of the nineteenth century. --- # ENGL 30B — Introduction to American Literature Continuation of ENGL 30A. Survey of American Romanticism to literature of the present. --- # ENGL 31 — Survey of African-American Literature Major works in African-American literature: From the earliest literature through the Harlem Renaissance to the present. --- # ENGL 43 — Introduction to the Study of Poetry Introduction to the elements of poetry: Imagery, sound, form, tone and diction. --- # ENGL 49 — Independent Study in English In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in English. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # ENGL 208A — Writing Workshop Individualized instruction in writing: Thesis control and essay organization. --- # ENGL 208B — Writing Workshop Individualized instruction in writing: Thesis control, essay organization, and idea development. --- # ENGL 208C — Writing Workshop Individualized instruction in writing: Thesis control, essay organization, idea development, and sentence structure. --- # ENGL 208D — Writing Workshop Individualized instruction in writing: Thesis control, essay organization, idea development, sentence structure, and editing/proofreading. --- # ENGL 210A — Creative Writing I Writing fiction, poetry, drama: Careful analysis of the techniques used by established writers, especially as models for new creative writing. --- # ENGL 210B — Creative Writing Continuation of writing fiction, poetry, drama: Careful analysis of techniques used by established writers --- # ENGL 217A — Shakespeare Study of selected works of Shakespeare --- # ENGL 217B — Shakespeare Continued study of selected works of Shakespeare. --- # ENGL 230A — Introduction to American Literature Survey of American literary traditions from their beginnings to the second half of the nineteenth century. --- # ENGL 230B — Introduction to American Literature Continuation of ENGL 230A: Survey of American Romanticism to literature of the present. --- # ENGL 231 — Survey of African-American Literature Major works in African-American literature: From the earliest literature through the Harlem Renaissance to the present. --- # ENGL 264A — Preparation for Composition, Reading, and Research Introduction to college-level composition, reading, and research: Active reading strategies; writing and prewriting strategies; argumentation techniques; research techniques. --- # ENGL 264B — Preparation for Composition, Reading, and Research Continuation of ENGL 264A: Active reading strategies; writing and prewriting strategies; argumentation techniques; research techniques. --- # ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. Formerly ENGL 1A. --- # ENGL C1000E — Academic Reading and Writing In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. This course includes embedded support. Formerly ENGL 1AS. --- # ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 College Reading and Writing (C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. Formerly ENGL 5. --- # ESOL 50A — Advanced Listening and Speaking Advanced level listening and speaking in American English: Listening comprehension, public speaking strategies, grammar, vocabulary, idioms and pronunciation. --- # ESOL 50B — Oral Communication for Advanced ESOL Students Continuation of ESOL 50A: Listening comprehension, public speaking strategies, grammar, vocabulary, idioms and pronunciation. --- # ESOL 52 — Advanced Reading and Writing Advanced level of reading and writing: Critical thinking skills, analysis of literature and culturally significant texts, building of research and other academic papers, analyze and compare both literary and nonfiction texts from diverse cultures in order to develop a broader cross-cultural understanding of themes. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in ESOL 52A or ESOL 52B. --- # ESOL 251A — Reading and Writing 1 High beginning level of reading and writing: Fiction and non fiction readings adapted for ESL; writing short narrative and descriptive paragraphs. --- # ESOL 251B — Reading and Writing 1 Continuation of ESOL 251A: Fiction and non-fiction readings adapted for ESL; writing short narrative and descriptive paragraphs. --- # ESOL 252A — Reading and Writing 2 Intermediate level of reading and writing: Academic vocabulary and critical thinking skills using intermediate-level ESL reading materials; expanding paragraphs into simple narratives and essays. --- # ESOL 252B — Reading and Writing 2 Continuation of ESOL 252A: Academic vocabulary and critical thinking skills using intermediate-level ESL reading materials; expanding paragraphs into simple narratives and essays. --- # ESOL 253 — Reading and Writing 3 High Intermediate level of reading and writing: Critical readings of essays, short academic texts, short stories, and/or a book-length text. Writing well-developed essays and compositions. --- # ESOL 261A — Listening and Speaking 1 High beginning level listening and speaking: Improving fluency and accuracy in American English through listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation and presentation skills. --- # ESOL 261B — Listening and Speaking 1 Continuation of ESOL 261A: Improving fluency and accuracy in American English through listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation and presentation skills. --- # ESOL 262A — Listening and Speaking 2 Intermediate level listening and speaking: Improving fluency and accuracy in American English through listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation and presentation skills. --- # ESOL 262B — Listening and Speaking 2 Continuation of ESOL 262A: Improving fluency and accuracy in American English through listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation and presentation skills. --- # ESOL 263A — Listening and Speaking 3 High intermediate level listening and speaking: Improving fluency and accuracy in American English through listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation, and presentation skills. --- # ESOL 263B — Listening and Speaking 3 Continuation of ESOL 263A: Improving fluency and accuracy in American English through listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation and presentation skills. --- # ESOL 265 — Pronunciation 1 High beginning level pronunciation for speakers of ESOL: Improving intonation, rhythm and stress patterns; individual sounds (consonants and vowels) to speak more clearly and with more intelligibility. --- # ESOL 271A — Grammar 1 High beginning level of English grammar: Basic grammar structures, sentence patterns and parts of speech. --- # ESOL 271B — Grammar 1 Continuation of ESOL 271A: Basic grammar structures, sentence patterns and parts of speech. --- # ESOL 272A — Grammar 2 Intermediate level of English grammar: Introduction to complex grammar structures and sentence patterns. --- # ESOL 272B — Grammar 2 Continuation of ESOL 272A: Introduction to complex grammar structures and sentence patterns. --- # ESOL 273A — Grammar 3 High intermediate level of English grammar: Further study of complex grammar structures and sentence patterns. --- # ESOL 273B — Grammar 3 Continuation of ESOL 273A: Further study of complex grammar structures and sentence patterns. --- # ESOL 274A — Grammar 4 Advanced level of English grammar: Expanding, refining and applying the complex grammar skills used in academic writing, reading, listening and speaking. --- # ESOL 274B — Grammar 4 Continuation of ESOL 274A: Expanding, refining and applying the complex grammar skills used in academic writing, reading, listening and speaking. --- # ESOL 278 — Spelling 1 Study of the spelling of American English: Focus on phonics and common spelling patterns. --- # ESOL 283 — Business English High-Intermediate English for Business: Development and strengthening of English language skills for the professional setting: vocabulary for the workplace, navigating meetings and negotiations, giving professional presentations, reading and writing reports and professional correspondences. --- # ESOL 285 — English Language Skills for Technology Low beginning English for technology: Grammar and vocabulary for speaking, listening, reading and writing related to academic uses of hardware and software. --- # ESOL 286 — English for Job Search High-beginning English for Job Search: English language skills for career exploration and job search. Learn how to clearly communicate in English about your employment goals, skills and personal qualities for use in applications, professional correspondences, resumes and job interviews. Not open for credit to students who have completed ESL 267. --- # ESOL 287 — ESOL for Customer Service High-Beginning English: Polite language and industry standard service protocols for communicating with customers in the the service industry. --- # ESOL 290 — English for Special Purposes Intermediate-level English language to career specific training: Practice listening, speaking and some reading and writing in English in the context of the targeted industry. --- # ESOL 295A — College Ready Skills: Culture and Classroom Etiquette College-ready skills in cultural conventions and classroom etiquette: Individualized instruction for beginning to low-intermediate English learners to explore cultural conventions and classroom etiquette to facilitate academic success. --- # ESOL 295B — College Ready Skills: Academic Success Strategies Continuation of ESOL 295A: Individualized instruction for beginning to low-intermediate English learners to explore American college expectations and study skills and strategies to facilitate academic success. --- # ESOL 295C — College Ready Skills: Best Study Practices Continuation of ESOL 295B: Individualized instruction for beginning to low-intermediate English learners to explore communication skills and further developing best study practices to facilitate academic success. --- # ESOL 295D — College Ready Skills: Education Technology Skills Continuation of ESOL 295C: Individualized instruction for beginning to low-intermediate English learners to explore education technology skills to facilitate academic success. --- # ESOL 506 — English for Healthcare Pathways Identifying a long-term career goal in healthcare, based on individual qualities, experience, and interests: Resumes and interview skills, academic degrees and certificate programs, researching and interviewing guest speakers from local healthcare training programs, building a realistic pathway to a healthcare profession that is a good fit. --- # ESOL 507 — English for Healthcare Careers Exploration of healthcare jobs: Healthcare fields; interviewing guest speakers; expanding vocabulary about common tasks, settings, skills, requirements, and career pathways; assessing the suitability of jobs to students' long-term goals. --- # ESOL 511 — Reading and Writing 1 High beginning level of reading and writing: Fiction and non fiction readings adapted for ESOL; writing short narrative and descriptive paragraphs. --- # ESOL 512 — Reading and Writing 2 Intermediate level of reading and writing: Academic vocabulary and critical thinking skills using intermediate-level ESOL reading materials; expanding paragraphs into simple narratives and essays. --- # ESOL 513 — Reading and Writing 3 High intermediate level of reading and writing: Critical readings of essays, short academic texts, short stories, and/or a novel; writing well-developed essays and compositions. --- # ESOL 532A — English for Job Search Skills 1 Exploring skills in English for job search: English for a broad range of careers and job search techniques, career resources, use of computer apps and internet websites, compiling appropriate information for job applications, cover letters and resumes, typical interview questions and techniques. --- # ESOL 532B — English for Job Search Skills 2 Continuation of ESOL 532A: Further skills in English for job search for a broad range of careers and job search techniques, career resources, use of computer apps and internet websites, compiling appropriate information for job applications, cover letters and resumes, typical interview questions and techniques. --- # ESOL 534A — English for Technology 1 Low-beginning English for technology: Grammar and vocabulary for speaking, listening, reading and writing related to academic and ESOL technological resources. --- # ESOL 541A — Basic English A Introduction to basic English through the context of daily life activities: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; basics of language structures, form, computer literacy, classroom culture and study skills within the context of personal information and circumstances. --- # ESOL 541B — Basic English B Continuation of ESOL 541A: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; basics of language structures and form, computer literacy, classroom culture and study skills within the context of jobs. --- # ESOL 541C — Basic English C Continuation of ESOL 541B: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; basics of language structures, form, computer literacy, classroom culture and study skills within the context of academic life. --- # ESOL 541D — Basic English D Continuation of ESOL 541C: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; basics of language structures, form, computer literacy, classroom culture and study skills within the context of life experience. --- # ESOL 550 — Advanced Listening and Speaking Advanced level listening and speaking in American English: Listening comprehension, public speaking strategies, grammar, vocabulary, idioms and pronunciation. --- # ESOL 552 — Advanced Reading and Writing Advanced level of reading and writing: Critical thinking skills, analysis of literature and culturally significant texts; building of research and other academic papers; analysis and comparison of both literary and nonfiction texts from diverse cultures in order to develop a broader cross-cultural understanding of themes. --- # ESOL 561 — Listening and Speaking 1 High beginning level listening and speaking: Improving fluency and accuracy in American English through listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation and presentation skills. --- # ESOL 562 — Listening and Speaking 2 Intermediate level listening and speaking: Improving fluency and accuracy in American English through listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation and presentation skills. --- # ESOL 563 — Listening and Speaking 3 High intermediate level listening and speaking: improving fluency and accuracy in American English through listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation and presentation skills. --- # ESOL 571 — Grammar 1 High beginning level of English grammar: Basic grammar structures, sentence patterns and parts of speech. --- # ESOL 572 — Grammar 2 Intermediate level of English grammar: Introduction to complex grammar structures and sentence patterns. --- # ESOL 573 — Grammar 3 High intermediate level of English grammar: Further study of complex grammar structures and sentence patterns --- # ESOL 574 — Grammar 4 Advanced level of English grammar: Expanding, refining and applying the complex grammar skills used in academic writing, reading, listening and speaking. --- # ESOL 578 — Spelling 1 Study of the spelling of American English: Focus on phonics and common spelling patterns. --- # ESOL 583 — Business English High-Intermediate English for Business: Development and strengthening of English language skills for the professional setting: vocabulary for the workplace, navigating meetings and negotiations, giving professional presentations, reading and writing reports and professional correspondences. --- # ESOL 585 — English Language Skills for Technology Low beginning English for technology: Grammar and vocabulary for speaking, listening, reading and writing related to academic uses of hardware and software. --- # ESOL 586 — English for Job Search High-beginning English for Job Search: English language skills for career exploration and job search. Learn how to clearly communicate in English about your employment goals, skills and personal qualities for use in applications, professional correspondences, resumes and job interviews. --- # ESOL 587 — ESOL for Customer Service High-Beginning English: Polite language and standard protocols for communicating with customers in service areas. --- # ESOL 590 — English for Special Purposes Intermediate-level English language to career specific training: Practice listening, speaking and some reading and writing in English in the context of the targeted industry. --- # ESOL 595A — College Ready Skills: Culture and Classroom Etiquette College-ready skills in cultural conventions and classroom etiquette: Individualized instruction for beginning to low-intermediate English learners to explore cultural conventions and classroom etiquette to facilitate academic success. --- # ESOL 595B — College Ready Skills: Academic Success Strategies Continuation of ESOL 595A: Individualized instruction for beginning to low-intermediate English learners to explore American college expectations and study skills and strategies to facilitate academic success. --- # ESOL 595C — College Ready Skills: Best Study Practices Continuation of ESOL 595B: Individualized instruction for beginning to low-intermediate English learners to explore communication skills and further developing best study practices to facilitate academic success. --- # ESOL 595D — College Ready Skills: Education Technology Skills Continuation of ESOL 595C: Individualized instruction for beginning to low-intermediate English learners to explore education technology skills to facilitate academic success. --- # ECT 1 — Physics for Building Science Principles of physics relevant to Environmental Control Technologies: Thermodynamics, refrigeration cycles, principles of heat transfer transfer, fluid mechanics, electricity and power and energy conversion, and properties of light. --- # ECT 11 — Mechanical and Electrical Devices Introduction to fundamentals of electricity and controls as applied to HVAC&R operations: Basic theory, tools, instrumentation, AC and DC circuits, electrical and mechanical devices, controls. --- # ECT 12 — Blueprint Reading and Interpretation for ECT Basic techniques for reading and interpreting typical design documents, drawings, and specifications: Emphasis on interpreting HVAC mechanical and electrical drawings, symbols and abbreviations. --- # ECT 13 — Fundamentals of Refrigeration Principles and processes of refrigeration systems: Thermodynamics, heat transfer, refrigeration cycle, types of systems and piping, energy efficiency, electrical and mechanical components, tools and instruments, brazing and soldering; methods for charging, recovering, and evacuating refrigerants; EPA laws and regulations, and safe handling of refrigerants. --- # ECT 15 — Advanced Refrigeration & Troubleshooting Advanced methods of investigating and servicing refrigeration system components: Medium and low temperature refrigeration; defrost methods; controls; accessories; and commercial equipment; troubleshooting practices on commercial refrigeration equipment; electrical diagrams, service diagnostic procedures, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, proper charging, leak testing, evacuating and recovering methods, including safety practices. --- # ECT 17 — Fundamentals of HVAC and Troubleshooting Introduction to residential and light commercial heating and air conditioning components and functions: Natural gas, propane gas, forced air, and hydronic equipment; emphasis on reading electrical diagrams, tracking sequence of operation, and safety procedures.; troubleshooting residential and light commercial heating and air conditioning equipment:; controls, electrical diagrams, sequence of operation, service diagnosis procedures, maintenance and repairs with emphasis on types of ignition systems and safety. --- # ECT 18 — HVAC Installation Practices Introduction to practical applications on residential and light commercial HVAC systems: Proper procedures for sizing and installing electrical and mechanical devices, HVAC equipment, Title 24 requirements, ventilation, filtration, flue pipes, (flex, square and rigid duct pipes). --- # ECT 19 — Psychrometrics and Load Calculations Analysis of physical properties of air in refrigeration and air conditioning: Use of proper analytical instruments, manual load calculation and software for calculating cooling and heating loads. --- # ECT 21 — Introduction to Direct Digital Controls Introduction to direct digital control systems and building automation systems: Basic electric DDC system and overview of fundamental logic, troubleshooting, hardware, software, network topology, and basic building operations. --- # ECT 22 — Commercial HVAC Systems and Troubleshooting Introduction to physical properties, interactive components, and methods for operating and controlling commercial HVAC systems: Thermodynamic principles of pressure, specific heat, specific volume, density and enthalpy; hydronic systems including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, water pumps; ventilation, filtration, air distribution; controls and instruments. Introduction to troubleshooting procedures for commercial HVAC systems: Methods used for repairing, servicing and installing electrical and mechanical devices, including ventilation, filtration, air distribution, and treatment systems. --- # ECT 23 — HVAC System Design Introduction to concepts and principles for the design of commercial HVAC systems and system controls: All-air systems, all-water systems and air-water systems. --- # ECT 25 — Introduction to Building Commissioning Introduction to fundamentals of commissioning, re-commissioning, retro-commissioning, and mechanical and electrical building systems: Review of building equipment and building control systems and the commissioning, re-commissioning and retro-commissioning process. --- # ECT 26 — Advanced Building Commissioning Advanced processes and applications of building commissioning, re-commissioning and retro-commissioning: Conceptual design through the construction process, acceptance testing, writing final commissioning reports, and training of building maintenance and operations personnel. --- # ECT 27 — Advanced Direct Digital Controls Introduction to advanced concepts and operation of DDC controls: Input and output devices, programming strategies and translating sequence of operation documents for an HVAC system into an operations program for a DDC system. --- # ECT 28 — Energy Management and Efficiency in Building Systems Introduction to technical and economic operating principles of electrical and mechanical devices for making cost-effective decisions and energy-efficient choices: Concepts include principles of energy, energy and its relation to the building shell, building system energy optimization, and efficiency. --- # ECT 29 — Data Analysis for Performance Monitoring Introduction to methods of acquiring HVAC equipment performance data to improve operations and reduce energy consumption. Data acquisition, portable data loggers and DDC control systems; methods of trending, electronic databases and spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel. --- # ECT 31 — Introduction to DDC Hardware for Building Automation Systems Introduction to basic microprocessor/microcontroller operations: Analog and Digital, Input and Output Interfaces. Microprocessor and microcontroller hardware understanding in conjunction with software routines. Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Understanding of hardware communication standards and sequence of operation. --- # ECT 33 — Control Systems Networking for Building Automation Introduction to global and local communication networks: Emphasis on design, installation and troubleshooting for building control systems using direct digital control systems. --- # ECT 34 — Control Routines for Energy Efficiency Methods and practices for developing energy saving control routines: Energy efficient operating sequences for programming, testing, and troubleshooting; optimizing systems interactions; using metrics to drive sequences, fault detection diagnostics, and measurement and validation techniques. --- # ECT 35 — Control Systems Integration and Design Introduction to control system integration practices: Common open protocols such as BACNET, Modbus and Lonworks, use of wireless protocol integration platforms such as Tridium Niagara and FieldBus, and review of whole building systems integration strategies; introduction to control systems documentation practices; HVAC system schematics, I/O tables, network diagrams, logic diagrams and other drawings. --- # ECT 36 — Energy Issues, Policies, and Codes Introduction to regional and global energy issues: Energy efficiency market sectors, impact of building energy use on environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Overview of national and regional codes and policies regulating energy efficiency in buildings. --- # ECT 37 — Introduction to PC Hardware and Software for Building Technicians Introduction to computer hardware and software: Practical computer skills, including computer components and functions; basics of Windows competency and file structure system; Excel, Visio and databases; Internet protocols and Ethernet cabling basics. --- # ECT 40 — Introduction to Control System Networking Introduction to global and local communication networks: Standard protocols such as, BACNet, MS/TP, ARCNET, LONWORKS, and Ethernet will be discussed and the benefits of each type of network and diagnosis of common network problems. --- # ECT 101 — Fundamentals of Building Science Study of the physical interaction of climate (humidity, temperature, wind, sun, rain, snow, etc.) and buildings: Psychrometrics; indoor air quality; indoor thermal comfort; heat transfer; air infiltration; solar insolation; heating and cooling load calculation; building energy and environmental performance factors. --- # ECT 211 — Mechanical and Electrical Codes Introduction to national, state and local regulations and standards that govern the design, installation and operation of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems: Code development process, its adoption and enforcement by local building authorities. --- # ECT 212 — Testing, Adjusting and Balancing HVAC Systems Introduction to theory and practice necessary to properly test, adjust and balance HVAC systems: Air and water systems and instruments used to properly balance the systems. --- # ECT 213 — Indoor Air Quality and Building Envelope Introduction to building indoor air quality standards and maintenance procedures associated with comfort and health problems faced by workers and managers: Building envelope and testing procedures for proper service and maintenance of building heating, cooling and ventilation systems. --- # ECT 214 — Technical Mathematics for ECT Selected topics in mathematics with specific application to the HVACR industry: Decimals and fractions, ratios and proportions, unit conversions, areas and volumes, application of algebraic equations in gas laws and load calculations, relevant trigonometric functions, and use of graphs to represent and analyze data. The course is designed specifically to reinforce practice with HVACR example problems. --- # ECT 466A — Work Experience in Environmental Control Technology Supervised employment providing opportunities in environmental control technology or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # ETHST 1 — Introduction to Ethnic Studies Survey of the American experience of ethnic and racial relations: Exploration of American history and contemporary issues facing minority groups in the United States. Emphasis on Native, African, Mexican, and Asian American cultural experiences. --- # ETHST 3 — Race, Gender and Sports Influence of racial and ethnic groups in sports in the United States: Cultural, historical, political and economic influences associated with gender participation and race relations. --- # ETHST 14 — Community Building and Transformation in Urban America Community organizing as a practice in areas of public service, non-profit work, and electoral politics: Political economy of community development through historical study of disenfranchised ethnic, racial, gendered and immigrant groups in the groups in the U.S. --- # ETHST 20 — Arab and Muslim Experiences in the United States Overview of Arab and Muslim communities in the United States: Analysis of experience through concepts such as racialization, intersectionality, postcolonialsm, migration and diaspora. --- # ETHST 30 — Introduction to Race, Gender and Health Overview of disparities in health outcomes across communities of color using a public health approach: Analysis of policies, medical institutions,environment, and communities. --- # ETHST 50 — Introduction to Race, Class and Schools Survey of issues of equity, diversity and access in K-20 educational institutions: Analysis of urban schooling and comparative experiences in learning through the lens of race, class, culture and gender. --- # FREN 1A — Elementary French Study and practice in speaking, understanding, reading and writing French: Emphasis on understanding basic grammatical concepts. --- # FREN 1B — Elementary French Continuation of French 1A: Proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural knowledge. Emphasis on basic vocabulary and basic grammatical concepts. --- # FREN 2A — Intermediate French Proficiency in French at an intermediate level: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking for communication. --- # FREN 30A — Beginning Conversational French Introduction to speaking simple, modern French and to modern French culture. Vocabulary and mastery of structure through focus on application rather than on traditional terminology. --- # FREN 49 — Independent Study in French In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in French. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # GEOG 1 — Physical Geography Basic elements of the earth’s physical systems and processes: Earth-sun relations, weather, climate, water, plate tectonics, landforms, soils, and ecosystems and their interrelationships and global distribution patterns. --- # GEOG 1L — Physical Geography Laboratory Practical application of basic concepts and principles of physical geography: Earth-sun relations, weather, climate, geologic processes, landforms, and field observation. --- # GEOG 2 — Cultural Geography Basic elements of cultural geography: Human geography, focusing on interrelationship between people and the land, including food and energy production, urbanization and migration, economic development, cultural origins and ethnicity, globalization, causation and mitigation of climate change, language and religion, and political territories. --- # GEOG 3 — World Regional Geography Introduction to the world's major geographic regions: Interconnections between regions, cultural and economic development, political organization, land uses, and the environment. --- # GEOG 18 — California Geography Forces, processes, and systems that shape the geography of California: Landforms, natural vegetation, forestry and fishing, mineral and water resources, cultural landscapes, agriculture, demographic changes, ethnic diversity, urban growth, regional differences, economic development and its national impact; natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanism, floods, landslides and wildfires; climate and effects of climate change. --- # GEOG 19 — Global Climate Change Overview of past, present and future climate changes: Analysis of climatological events and latest research discoveries; emphasis on the role humans play in warming the planet. --- # GEOL 10 — Introduction to Geology Survey of the structure and materials that compose the earth’s surface and geologic processes responsible for shaping the earth: Nature and role of rocks and minerals; environmental processes and problems; dynamics of volcanism, earthquakes, plate tectonics, metamorphism, running water, ground water, glaciation, weathering and erosion. --- # GRART 32 — Digital Documents (Adobe InDesign) Application of "page layout" software utilized in the graphic arts/multimedia industries for digital document generation: Production of various basic publications, use of peripheral devices such as scanners and laser output devices, and efficient print ready file preparation. --- # GRART 34 — Adobe Illustrator Basics Skill based approach to vector based drawing software: Emphasis on graphic design, print and web graphics and fine arts applications; exploration through hands-on projects. --- # GRART 35 — Advanced Adobe Illustrator Application of vector software utilized in the graphic arts/multimedia industries for digitized illustration and drawing of imagery: Logos, posters, publication illustrations, custom environments advanced typography, layers and appearances, drawing and coloring, brush techniques, blends, gradients and mesh, transparency, live effects and live 3D effects and other techniques; exploration through hands-on projects. --- # GRART 36 — Adobe Photoshop Basics Introduction to imaging software utilized in the graphic arts for photo and tonal manipulations: Selecting, painting and filling, layers, editing images, color correction, typography, tools, masks and channels, converting and manipulating images, and filters ; exploration through hands-on projects. --- # GRART 37 — Advanced Photoshop Implementation of imaging software (Adobe Photoshop) utilized in graphic arts and photography: Tonal manipulations, image editing, color correction, file resolution, sharpening, filters, and output methods utilized in hands-on projects, advanced Photoshop techniques. --- # GRART 42 — Web Graphics Introduction and application of HTML and CSS used in web page design and construction: Web-page construction with emphasis on graphic appearance. --- # GRART 43 — Web Graphics and Animation Introduction to software applications used in web and mobile design: Creating graphics and animation for screen display. --- # GRART 111 — Elements and Principles of Graphic Design Introduction to elements, principles and techniques of graphic design: Elements of point, line, space and volume; principles of balance, unity, and emphasis; image generation techniques of proportion, contrast, visual impact, rhythm, and illusion; use of graphics software for project presentation. --- # GRART 112 — Creative Process and Solutions Introduction to the established sequential graphic design process: Process of client communications, project objectives, creative briefs, goal orientation, creative production, presentation, solutions, and evaluation; development of creative imagingskills such as abstracting, morphing, sketching, symbol development, contrary expectations, and visual variety as project solutions. --- # GRART 113 — Typography Introduction to the importance of type as a graphic design factor: Traditions of communications through visual symbols and letterforms, historical development of alphabets to modern computer type technologies, type terminology, measurement, composition, and layout using traditional and computer page layout software; hands-on projects demonstrating typographical concepts. --- # GRART 114 — Graphic Design Technology Technology based orientation to file preparation dependent upon final output method: Concepts of print and electronic display limitations, file formats, image resolution and correction, color modes, file inspection, packaging and delivery to the graphic arts service provider. --- # GRART 115 — Website Design Introduction to web-site design from a planning perspective: Good elements of graphic design, process of design, goals of site, message, audience demographics and psychographics, content and architecture, pre-production, building and maintaining. --- # GRART 121 — Applied Graphic Design 1 Project-oriented class for the practical application of typographical theory: Impact of type on the audience, type composition, layout, emphasis, and characteristics for impact on readability, legibility and graphic design aesthetics; use of computer page layout software in project completion. --- # GRART 122 — Applied Graphic Design 2 Project-oriented class for the practical application of design theory, color theory, procedures, and processes: Advertising design for publications such as newspapers and magazines, packaging, and publication design for the layout of newsletters and magazines; student-generated art using both hand and computer techniques for creation of presentation designs. --- # GRART 123 — Applied Graphic Design 3 Project-oriented class for the practical application of design theory, procedures, and processes: Business graphics and corporate design, poster design, and branding for product identity and acceptance; student-generated art using both hand and computer techniques for creation of presentation designs. --- # GRART 150 — Graphics in Motion Introduction to Animation Fundamental principles of animation taught hand drawn techniques: Motion, Laws of Physics, expressions in acting, and general movement of objects, nature, and human forms for beginners; application of twelve universal principles of animation, timing and spacing, hands-on motion exercises, use of professional animation software. --- # GRART 151 — Graphics in Motion Intermediate Animation Continuation of GRART 150: Complex motion, in depth application of the laws of physics involving motion, expressions in acting, using emotions, and general movement of objects, nature, and human forms for intermediate artists; deeper exploration of the 12 universal principles of animation, intermediate level timing and spacing exercises, hands-on motion exercises, use of professional animation software at the intermediate level. --- # GRART 152 — Graphics in Motion Advanced Animation Continuation of GRART 151: Storyboarding for animatics, animated film, blocking shots, in depth application of the laws of physics involving motion, expressions in acting, using emotions, and general movement of objects, nature, and human forms for advanced artists; deeper exploration of the 12 universal principles of animation, advanced level timing and spacing exercises, hands-on motion exercises, use of professional animation software at the intermediate level. --- # GRART 200 — Special Projects Laboratory Open laboratory: Upgrading of specific graphic art skills and selected graphic art projects. --- # GRART 230 — Computer Basics for Graphics Basic computer operations for beginners with an interest in graphics and multimedia: Introduction to basic and special graphic operations with emphasis on Macintosh operating systems, with some Windows basics for graphics --- # GRART 231 — Introduction to Graphic Design Introduction to components of the graphic arts industry and role of the graphic designer: Historical aspect of graphic design; human communications; print documents; computer applications; design fundamentals and aesthetics; includes file management practices and introduction to illustration and image manipulation software relevant to the web design and graphic design industries. Recommended for majors and non-majors seeking a career path in Applied Graphic Design. --- # GRART 299 — Survey Course for Digital Media/CIS [Graphic Arts] Introduction to the Digital Media Industry [Graphic Arts]: Introduction to discipline of graphic design for print and electronic output. Part of a four-part series including MEDIA 299, PHOTO 299 and CIS 299. --- # GRART 466K — Work Experience in Graphic Arts Supervised employment providing opportunities in Graphic Arts or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # GRART 501 — Graphic Arts Open Lab Access to the Graphic Arts computer and design labs: Supervised tutoring in graphic software, desktop publishing, graphic design, and electronic imaging. --- # HLTED 1 — Exploring Health Issues Examination of current problems related to individual and community health: Sexual behavior, birth control, sexually-transmitted diseases, drugs, consumerism, environment, psychosomatic health, nutrition, physical fitness, and preventive medicine. --- # HLTED 5 — Weight Management and Fitness Integrated approach to weight management: Physical fitness concepts, nutritional and dietary applications, body composition analysis and behavioral strategies to improve individual health and fitness. --- # HLTED 6 — Stress and Healthy Adaptation Core concepts of stress, stress reduction and stress management: Social and behavioral theories, assessment of health impacts of stress on individuals, communities, and society; investigation of stress reduction and coping techniques utilizing various relaxation modalities to adapt to life stressors in a resilient manner including diet, fitness, life skills, and mental health strategies . --- # HLTED 14 — First Aid and CPR Theory and detailed demonstration of the first aid care of the injured: Assessment and intervention of an individuals condition and incorporation of proper treatment. Standard first aid, CPR, and AED certification(s) will be granted upon successful completion of requirements. --- # HLTED 20 — Health and Wellness: Personal Change Focus on increased awareness of health and personal responsibility in health maintenance: Role of nutrition, physical activity, psycho-social-economic influences and environmental factors. Influences of stress, addiction, environment, family, advertising and income status on health. --- # HIST 2A — History of Europe to 1500 History of Europe to 1500: Prehistoric, Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance periods to 1500. --- # HIST 2B — History of Europe Since 1500 History of Europe since 1500: Reformations, rise of nations, revolutionary eras, European expansion and decline; Europe and its impact on the world; emphasis on ideas and institutions rather than national histories. --- # HIST 3A — World History to 1500 Survey of the development of world civilizations to 1500. --- # HIST 3B — World History Since 1500 Survey of world history since 1500: Developments of the modern world as shaped by social, religious, economic, political, philosophical, and historical forces. --- # HIST 7A — History of the United States to 1877 History of the United States from colonial days to Reconstruction (1877): Survey and interpretation of political, social, and economic factors contributing to the growth of the nation. --- # HIST 7B — History of the United States Since 1865 History of the United States from the end of the Civil War to the present: Survey and interpretation of political, social, and economic factors contributing to the growth of the nation. --- # HIST 19 — History of California California's multi-ethnic history from the pre-Spanish period to the present: Emphasis on the social and ethnic diversity of past and present California. --- # HUMAN 6 — Introduction to the New Testament Introduction to the New Testament: Emphasis on the history, culture, teachings, and development of the New Testament and its impact on Western culture. --- # HUMAN 7 — Introduction to the Old Testament Introduction to the texts and development of the Torah, Old Testament and Apocrypha: Emphasis on the history, cultural influences, language, authorship, events, and beliefs of ancient Israel. --- # HUMAN 16 — Introduction to Islam Introduction to Islam: Emphasis on the history,major figures, texts, and guiding principles of Islam. --- # HUMAN 30A — Human Values/Ethics Analysis of concepts of good and right in our society and of criteria of conduct: Various religious, philosophic, scientific, and aesthetic aspects of moral behavior integrated with reason and emotion of the individual. --- # HUMAN 30B — Human Values/Aesthetics Analysis of the nature of the beautiful as expressed in visual arts, music, and literature of Western and other cultures: Integration of various aspects of daily and transitory activities of the individual to permanent, recorded expression of the human spirit through the use of major works of art. --- # HUMAN 31A — Arts and Ideas of Western Culture History of ideas from ancient Greece to the Renaissance: Ideas as expressed in literature, theater,architecture, sculpture, and painting; the lasting importance of basic concepts and values. --- # HUMAN 40 — Religions of the World Comparative study of the world’s great religions:Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism,Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; original sources stressed. --- # HUMAN 49 — Independent Study in Humanities In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Humanities. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # JAPAN 1A — Elementary Japanese Study of practical vocabulary, grammar, sentence patterns, and aural-oral skills in Japanese: Practice of reading, writing of hiragana, katakana and kanji; introduction to Japanese culture. --- # JAPAN 1B — Elementary Japanese Continuation of JAPAN 1A: Study and practice in speaking and understanding; vocabulary, grammar, and sentence patterns; practice of reading and writing hiragana and katakana; continued building of kanji vocabulary; Japanese culture. --- # JAPAN 2A — Intermediate Japanese Continuation of JAPAN 1B: Study and practice in speaking and understanding; vocabulary, grammar, and sentence patterns; practice of reading and writing hiragana and katakana; continued building of kanji vocabulary; Japanese culture. --- # JAPAN 2B — Intermediate Japanese II Continuation of JAPAN 2A: Study and practice of intermediate level of Japanese; acquisition of casual to formal speech, increased vocabulary, grammar, and sentence patterns; reading and writing Kanji, more knowledge of Japanese culture and customs. --- # JAPAN 50A — Conversational Japanese and Culture Speaking in simple modern Japanese: Use of modern Japanese conversation to develop basic knowledge of culture and its people. --- # JAPAN 50B — Conversational Japanese and Culture Continuation of JAPAN 50A: Emphasis on more proficient speaking patterns and appreciation of additional cultural aspects. --- # JOURN 18A — News Production I Basics of reporting: News-gathering, interviewing, accuracy, note-taking and transcription of notes, writing the news story; the lede, the body, conclusion for campus newspaper, integration of articles in various multimedia platforms, and utilization of photographs in context. --- # JOURN 18B — News Production II Continuation of JOURN 18A: Intermediate level news-gathering, interviewing, accuracy, note-taking and transcription of notes, writing the news story; the lede, the body, conclusion for campus newspaper, integration of articles in various multimedia platforms, and utilization of photographs in context. --- # JOURN 18C — News Production III Continuation of JOURN 18B: Advanced level of news-gathering, interviewing, accuracy, note-taking and transcription of notes, writing the news story; the lede, the body, conclusion for campus publication, integration of articles in various multimedia platforms, and utilization of photographs in context. --- # JOURN 18D — News Production IV Continuation of JOURN 18C: Advanced level of news-gathering, interviewing, accuracy, note-taking and transcription of notes, writing the news story; the lede, the body, conclusion for campus publication, integration of articles in various multimedia platforms, and utilization of photographs in context. --- # JOURN 20 — Photojournalism I Components of photojournalism: Focus on theory and practice in press and online publications, using the camera as reporting and communications tool, emphasizing photographic composition for impact, clarity and creativity. --- # JOURN 21 — Newswriting Introduction to evaluating, gathering and writing news in accepted journalistic style: Feature and opinion writing, emphasizing expository writing, logic, critical thinking and points of view; role of the reporter, and legal and ethical issues related to publishing articles. --- # JOURN 49 — Independent Study in Journalism In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Journalism. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # JOURN 62 — Survey of Mass Media Survey of traditional and non-traditional mass media in America: Impact of mass media trends and technology into the 21st century; critical analysis of media messages and examination of mass media from historical, political, social, and cultural perspectives. --- # JOURN 69 — Multimedia Reporting for Journalists Introduction to multimedia storytelling in Journalism: Use of video, photos, audio, and text to convey interactive news and feature stories through the Internet and other electronic media; techniques in digital research, critical thinking, and synthesis. --- # JOURN 70 — Data Journalism Exploration in investigative journalism: Gathering, analysis and presentation of data for storytelling. --- # JOURN 80 — Investigative Reporting Advanced concepts of news gathering: Extensive research, analysis, public records, improving and expanding news gathering and investigative skills. --- # JOURN 466E — Work Experience in Journalism Supervised employment providing opportunities in journalism or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend educational experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # KIN 1A — Swimming I - Fundamentals Activity Class: Development of fundamental aquatic skills, knowledge and safety, as recommended by The American Red Cross. Emphasis on initial aquatic orientation and comfort in water and initial skill development of at least two of the four competitive strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke,and/or Breaststroke. --- # KIN 1B — Swimming II - Beginning Activity Class: Development of basic aquatic skills, knowledge and safety, as recommended by American Red Cross, basic aquatic orientation and initial skill development of the four main strokes; Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly. --- # KIN 1C — Swimming III - Intermediate Activity Class: Development of intermediate level aquatic skills, knowledge and safety, as recommended by The American Red Cross. Emphasis on refining stroke development of the four competitive strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly. --- # KIN 1D — Swimming IV - Competitive Activity Class: Development of competitive level aquatic swimming skills and knowledge, as recommended by American Red Cross, NCAA and CCCAA. Emphasis on development of the four strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly in preparation for competitive level swimming. --- # KIN 2 — Lap Swimming Activity class: Progressive workouts and instruction in lap swimming using the four competitive swim strokes; emphasis on developing cardiovascular fitness; increased distance and speed; exposure to aquatic sports. --- # KIN 3 — Long Distance Swimming Activity Class: Development of cardiovascular fitness and endurance through swimming increased distances over time. --- # KIN 4 — Swimming for Fitness Activity Class: Development of cardiovascular fitness and strength through swimming and aquatic skills to enhance personal fitness levels. --- # KIN 5 — Swim Training For Competition Activity Class: Development of competitive level swimming skills, cardiovascular fitness and endurance through swim training for competitive events. --- # KIN 14B — Water Polo II - Beginning Activity class: Introduction to water polo: Basic skills in passing, shooting, and aquatic skills. Includes game strategy and rules. --- # KIN 14C — Water Polo III - Intermediate Activity class: Development of intermediate water polo skills; including passing, shooting, and other playing skills. Includes game strategy and rules. --- # KIN 19A — Aquatic Exercise I - Fundamentals Activity class: Development of personal fitness with a focus on cardiovascular and muscular fitness through various fundamental vertical aquatic movement exercises utilizing the low impact environment of the pool. --- # KIN 19B — Aquatic Exercise II - Beginning Activity class: Development of personal fitness with a focus on cardiovascular and muscular fitness through various beginning vertical aquatic movements, speed progressions and exercises utilizing the low impact environment of the pool. --- # KIN 19C — Aquatic Exercise III - Intermediate Activity class: Development of personal fitness with a focus on cardiovascular and muscular fitness through various intermediate aquatic skills and vertical movement exercises utilizing the low impact environment of the pool. --- # KIN 19D — Aquatic Exercise IV - Experienced Activity class: Development of personal fitness with a focus on cardiovascular and muscular fitness through various aquatic movement exercises utilizing the low impact environment of the pool. --- # KIN 47A — Stationary Cycling for Fitness I - Fundamentals Activity class: Indoor cycling class designed to improve aerobic fitness and endurance. --- # KIN 47B — Stationary Cycling for Fitness II - Beginning Activity class: Development of cardiovascular fitness: Stationary bicycle pedaling at various speeds and resistances, simulating hill climbing, racing, and other cycling situations. Moderate cardiovascular workout. --- # KIN 47C — Stationary Cycling for Fitness III - Intermediate Activity class: Development of cardiovascular fitness: Stationary bicycle pedaling at various speeds and resistances, simulating hill climbing, racing, and other cycling situations. Intermediate cardiovascular workout. --- # KIN 51A — Yoga I - Fundamentals Activity class: Introduction to yoga stretches and postures, conscious breathing patterns and relaxation techniques. Demonstration of modifications for injuries. --- # KIN 51B — Yoga II - Beginning Activity class: Development of beginning yoga stretches, postures, and relaxation techniques. Increased use of conscious breathing patterns --- # KIN 51C — Yoga III - Intermediate Activity class: Development of intermediate yoga stretches, postures, core strengthening, relaxation techniques, and personal practice. --- # KIN 70A — Speed Training I - Fundamentals Activity class: Fundamental development of an individual's speed and power for applications to athletic activity in various sports. --- # KIN 70B — Speed Training II - Beginning Activity class: Beginning level development of an individual's speed and power for applications to athletic activity in various sports. --- # KIN 70C — Speed Training III - Intermediate Activity class: Intermediate development of an individual's speed and power for applications to athletic activity in various sports. --- # KIN 70D — Speed Training IV - Experienced Activity class: Competitive development of an individual's speed and power for applications to athletic activity in various sports. --- # KIN 74A — Badminton I - Fundamentals Activity class: Basic fundamentals and skills in badminton. --- # KIN 74B — Badminton II - Beginning Activity class: Beginning principles and fundamentals in badminton. --- # KIN 74C — Badminton III - Intermediate Activity class: Intermediate fundamentals and skills in badminton. --- # KIN 74D — Badminton IV - Competitive Activity class: Competitive strategies and skills in badminton. --- # KIN 76A — Baseball I - Fundamentals Fundamental skills in baseball: Offensive, defensive, pitching, catching. --- # KIN 76B — Baseball II - Beginning Activity class: Beginning level development of baseball skills. --- # KIN 76C — Baseball III - Intermediate Activity class: Intermediate level development of baseball skills --- # KIN 76D — Baseball IV - Competitive Activity class: Competitive level development of baseball skills. --- # KIN 77A — Offensive Baseball I - Fundamentals Introduction to offensive baseball skills: Hitting, base running. --- # KIN 80A — Basketball I - Fundamentals Activity class: Basic fundamentals and skills in basketball. --- # KIN 80B — Basketball II - Beginning Activity Class: Beginning level of basketball rules and skills, introductory concepts of offense and defense. --- # KIN 80C — Basketball III - Intermediate Activity class: Intermediate introduction of basketball fundamentals, introductory concepts of offense and defense. --- # KIN 80D — Basketball IV - Competitive Activity Class: Introduction to competitive level basketball techniques through practice drills. --- # KIN 89A — Football - Offensive I - Fundamentals Activity class: Current concepts of offense are examined using game footage, practices, and computer assisted analysis. --- # KIN 89B — Football - Offensive II - Beginning Activity class: Current concepts of offense are examined using game footage, practices, and computer assisted analysis. Concepts are examined and applied to attack opponent's offensive strategies. Strategy, techniques, game rules, developmental drills, strength and conditioning programs are covered. --- # KIN 90A — Football - Defensive I - Fundamentals Activity class: Current concepts of defense are examined using game footage, practice, and computer assisted analysis. --- # KIN 90B — Football - Defensive II - Beginning Beginning Defensive Football: Current concepts of defense are examined using game footage, practice, and computer assisted analysis; concepts examined and applied to attack opponent's defensive strategies; strategy, techniques, game rules, development drills, strength and conditioning programs are covered. --- # KIN 93 — Football Fundamentals I Basic introduction to the knowledge of strategy, rules, and principles of team play in football. --- # KIN 94 — Football Fundamentals II Advanced knowledge of strategy, rules, and principles of team play in competition football. --- # KIN 95 — Football Theory and Practice I Basic theory and techniques through lecture and practice drills. --- # KIN 96 — Football Theory and Practice II Advanced theory and techniques through lecture, practice drills, and game situations. --- # KIN 103A — Soccer I - Fundamentals Activity Class: Covers the fundamental techniques of soccer, terminology, rules, and history. Practice, skills drills, and class competitions are provided to enhance skill development and game strategy. --- # KIN 103B — Soccer II - Beginning Activity Class: Beginning soccer skills and team competition, with emphasis placed upon offensive and defensive tactics and strategies; develop knowledge and understanding of the current collegiate soccer rules and fitness. --- # KIN 103C — Soccer III - Intermediate Activity Class: Intermediate techniques of soccer, terminology, rules, and history; practice, skills drills, and class competitions to enhance skill development and game strategy --- # KIN 110A — Track and Field I - Fundamentals Activity class: Fundamentals and skills in track and field. --- # KIN 110B — Track and Field II - Beginning Activity class: Development of beginning level track and field skills including: sprinting, the jumps, the throws, hurdling and middle/long distance running necessary for track and field competition --- # KIN 110C — Track and Field III - Intermediate Activity class: Intermediate level track and field skills; Sprinting, the jumps, the throws, hurdling and middle/long distance running necessary for track and field competition --- # KIN 110D — Track and Field IV - Experienced Activity class: Experienced level track and field skills; Sprinting, the jumps, the throws, hurdling and middle/long distance running necessary for track and field competition. --- # KIN 111A — Aerobics of Jogging I - Fundamentals Activity class: Development of cardiovascular and respiratory systems of the body through oxygen intake through jogging. --- # KIN 111B — Aerobics of Jogging II - Beginning Activity class: Development of cardiovascular and respiratory systems of the body through oxygen intake; increased tolerance for jogging/running. --- # KIN 111C — Aerobics of Jogging III - Intermediate Activity class: Intermediate level development of the cardiovascular and respiratory system of the body through jogging/running; increase in oxygen intake and fatigue tolerance will be trained through various forms of running and conditioning circuits. --- # KIN 111D — Aerobics of Jogging IV - Experienced Activity class: Competitive level development of the cardiovascular and respiratory system of the body through jogging/running; increase in oxygen intake and fatigue tolerance will be trained through various forms of running and conditioning circuits. --- # KIN 134 — Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Care and prevention of athletic injuries: Techniques for preventing, identifying, and treating injuries commonly associated with athletics. --- # KIN 141 — Personal Trainer - Certification Preparation Introduction to Personal Training: Preparation for National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Personal Trainer exam through systematic approach to program design based on NASM's Optimum Performance Training (OPT™) model, with exercise program guidelines and variables; protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power program; guidance on how to build a clientele through professional development. --- # KIN 150 — Introduction to Kinesiology Introduction to interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement: Overview of motor learning/control, motor development, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and social psychological foundations. --- # LABST 10 — American Labor Movement History of the American Labor Movement from Colonial times to the present: First unions, beginnings of national union structions, rise of AFL, development of CIO, and current issues. --- # LABST 12 — Collective Bargaining Structure, content, strategies, and relationship between the parties engaged in collective bargaining: Research; analysis; computing costs; simulated bargaining. --- # LABST 13 — Economics for Labor and Community Leadership American and world economic forces which impact on employment, taxation, income distribution, public policy, and collective bargaining: Analysis of such issues as foreign and non-union competition, concession bargaining, plant closing and unemployment, and labor and community strategies to meet these challenges. --- # LABST 14 — Grievance Handling and Arbitration Grievance handling in the collective bargaining process: Investigation techniques and procedures, resolving issues at the Grievance Committee level; arbitration as a means of resolution. --- # LABST 21 — Workplace Organizing Comprehensive survey of workplace organizing: Emphasis on legal background and current legal issues; group psychology; employer and union campaign strategies. --- # LABST 30 — Labor Law Development of the basic legal frameworks governing labor-management relations in union, non-union, and public sectors: Rights to organize and bargain collectively; legal framework of grievance/arbitration procedures; overview of protective and income security legislation and agencies. --- # LABST 49 — Independent Study in Labor Studies In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Labor Studies. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # LABST 201 — Stewards' Training Study of rights, responsibilities and duties of union shop stewards: grievance handling and dispute resolutions; interviewing and investigation techniques; grievance presentation. --- # LABST 202 — Union Organizing Organizing strategies: Managerial and union perspectives; evaluating various approaches; the National Labor Relations Act; other public sector laws. --- # LABST 456H — Work Experience in Labor Studies Supervised employment providing opportunities in labor studies or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # LRNRE 30 — Introduction to Tutoring Introduction to methods of effective tutoring: Responsibilities, questioning and modeling techniques, learning style and strategies study skills and strategies, leading small group sessions, cultural awareness, and tutoring in specific subject areas. --- # LRNRE 235 — Professional Skills for Career Technical Students Designed for Career Technical Education students with focus on building professional skills: Technical reading and writing, English language, job preparation, and career-specific research. --- # LRNRE 272 — Computer Access Projects Introduction to assistive software: Use of screen reading, image enlargement, speech recognition, scan/read or other software appropriate to the student’s disability; application of assistive software to complete assignments for mainstream courses. Open-entry/open-exit course Recommended for students with disabilities.. Non-degree applicable. Course study under this section may be repeated as necessary per Title 5, Sec 56029. --- # LRNRE 273 — Improving Learning Potential Using Assistive Technology I Improving cognitive skills: Focus on reading, writing, math, and critical thinking using assistive technology for coursework. --- # LRNRE 274 — Improving Learning Potential Using Assistive Technology II Improving cognitive skills: Lectures on reading, writing, math, and critical thinking using assistive technology for coursework. --- # LRNRE 280 — Study Skills Systematic approach to understanding principles of learning for all academic disciplines: Effective study techniques to give confidence in coping with the college environment; psychological awareness and self-esteem. --- # LRNRE 294A — Diagnostic Learning Individual assessment to determine eligibility for services as an adult with learning disabilities in California community colleges: Specialized instruction in learning strategies. Referral by Disability Resource Center recommended. --- # LRNRE 294B — Learning Strategies in Mathematics Math strategies and problem solving skills to maximize student success in mathematics classes: Referral by Disability Resource Center recommended. --- # LRNRE 294C — Learning Strategies in Writing Writing skills and writing strategies to maximize student success in all subject areas requiring writing assignments: Referral by Disability Resource Center recommended. --- # LRNRE 294D — Learning Strategies in Reading Reading skills and reading strategies to maximize reading comprehension for college success in all subject areas: Referral by Disability Resource Center recommended. --- # LRNRE 501 — Supervised Tutoring Supervised tutoring: Individual or small group tutoring to improve student success in college courses. --- # LRNRE 507 — Living Skills for Students with Learning Disabilities Basic development of living skills for students with learning disabilities: Budgeting; shopping; meal preparation; housekeeping; clothing care; home health care; communication skills; transportation resources; and community resources. --- # LRNRE 508 — Self-Advocacy Designed for students with disabilities and others who want to develop or improve self-advocacy skills: Communication skills, rights and laws related to disability, self-determination, goal-setting skills, and assertiveness skills; students learn how to build an advocacy team. --- # LRNRE 509 — Disability and Academic Success Disability and academic success: Information and academic planning assistance for students with disabilities to access services and complete their academic goals. --- # LCI 200 — Orientation to Community Interpreting Introduction to the interpreting profession: Description of judicial and healthcare specializations; linguistic assessment and recommendations. Required to enroll into the LCI Certificate Program. --- # LCI 201A — Introduction to Legal and Community Interpretation Principles of translation and interpretation: Introduction to the three modes of interpretation (consecutive, simultaneous and sight);essential terminology used in court proceedings, health services institutions, and educational environments; translator and interpreter code of ethics; protocol; differences between the U.S., Latin American, and other systems; the linguistic, cultural and professional expectations in the field of translation and interpreting; professional opportunities in the different fields. --- # LCI 201B — Introduction to Medical Interpreting Principles of healthcare interpretation: Introduction to modes of interpretation, terminology use in healthcare settings, regulations and ethics, and professional organizations, requirements, and opportunities. --- # LCI 202 — Sight Translation-Spanish Principles of sight translation (oral), skills and practices: Legal terms used in court proceedings, legal vocabulary development in English and Spanish, sight translation practice with documents in English and from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries. --- # LCI 203 — Consecutive Interpretation-Spanish Introduction to principles of consecutive interpretation: Development of oral interpretation skills, vocabulary used in legal, health services, and educational instances, and examination of characteristics of Spanish used by participants in the different official contexts and fields; skills include note-taking. --- # LCI 204 — Simultaneous Interpretation-Spanish Principles of simultaneous interpretation: Skills and practices, terminology used in different fields, lexical characteristics of Spanish used by participants in the legal, health services, and educational institutions. --- # LCI 206A — Advanced Skills and Exam Preparation - Legal Preparation for advanced legal interpretation certification exams: Sight translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation skills and strategies, and ethics. Not open for students who successfully completed LCI 206. --- # LCI 206B — Advanced Skills and Exam Preparation - Medical Preparation for advanced medical interpretation certification exams: Sight translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation skills, strategies, and ethics. --- # LCI 212A — Interpreting for Prenatal Genetic Disorders Interpreting for prenatal genetic disorders: Concepts, vocabulary and healthcare interpreting for genetics in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of prenatal disorders. --- # LCI 212B — Interpreting for Pediatric Genetic Disorders Interpreting for pediatric genetic disorders: Concepts, vocabulary and communication techniques used in pediatric genetic disorders; challenges to healthcare interpreters when working on assignments for diagnosis, treatment and counseling of pediatric genetic disorders. --- # LCI 212C — Interpreting for Cancer Genetics Interpreting for cancer genetics: Concepts, vocabulary and counseling for genetic cancers; challenges for healthcare interpreters when working in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of genetic cancers. --- # LCI 212D — Interpreting for Autism Spectrum Disorder Interpretation for autism spectrum disorder (ASD): Overview of ASD diagnosis & management, vocabulary and genetics; challenges of interpreting for ASD appointments. --- # LCI 212H — Interpreting in Palliative Care and End of Life Interpretation for palliative care and end of life: Structure, organization, terminology of palliative care; California End of Life Options Act; medical interpreter's responsibilities and ethical obligations under California law; emotional impact of difficult discussions. --- # LCI 214A — Public Speaking for Interpreters Introduction to public speaking for interpreters: Analysis of common structure of English language speeches in a variety of contexts, registers, and styles; building and preparing speeches; giving speeches before an audience observing best practices of delivery; applying lessons learned to realm of interpretation. (Language neutral class) --- # LCI 214B — Translation Introduction to translation for language professionals: Analysis of texts in a variety of contexts, registers, and styles; review of important grammar differences between English and Spanish; skills relating to idiomatic syntax and terminology recognition, register equivalence, research in source and target languages, revision and editing for style, grammar, meaning retention. --- # LCI 214C — Spanish Reading and Writing for Interpreters and Translators Spanish reading and writing for Spanish/English interpreters and translators: Analysis of Spanish language texts and audio materials in a variety of contexts, registers, and styles; review of important grammar differences between English and Spanish; issues encountered by bilingual and bi-cultural speakers. --- # LCI 214D — English Reading and Writing for Interpreters and Translators English reading and writing for Spanish/English interpreters and translators: Analysis of English language texts and audio materials in a variety of contexts, registers, and styles; review of important grammar differences between English and Spanish; issues encountered by bilingual and bi-cultural speakers. --- # LIS 511 — Research Skills I Introduction to research: Information literacy skills, research process, topic selection and development, and overview of appropriate information sources. --- # LIS 512 — Research Skills II Continuation of LIS 511: Identifying search terms, locating information sources, and evaluating information sources. --- # LIS 513 — Research Skills III Continuation of LIS 512: Presenting research and data, citations, and academic integrity. --- # MACH 20 — CAD for Manufacturing Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Application of CAD in manufacturing including three-dimensional solid models for parts and assemblies, as well as documentation like engineering drawings. --- # MACH 30 — Introduction to CNC Programming Introduction to programming of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines using standard programming methods: Safety procedures, tool and work setups, and mill and lathe operation. --- # MACH 31 — Intermediate CNC with CAD/CAM Programming Advanced programming of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines using CAD/CAM software: mill 2D and 3D, including high speed toolpaths, and lathe operations. --- # MACH 32 — Advanced Multi-Axis CNC Machining Multi-axis programming of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines using CAD/CAM software: mill 3D, 4 and 5 axis indexed and simultaneous milling, and lathe operations with live tooling and C-/Y-axis control. --- # MACH 75 — Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Interpretation of print specifications and inspection criteria related to ASME Y14.5 -2018 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard: Language and methodology used by industry to define the shapes of, and relationships between, part features in design, manufacture and quality control. --- # MACH 200 — Special Projects Laboratory Open laboratory for working on selected projects: Provides the opportunity for development of individual interests. --- # MACH 205 — Engineering Drawings for Machinists, Welders, and Industrial Maintenance Technicians Interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications for machinists, welders, and industrial maintenance technicians: Explanation of rules, symbols and specifications in drawings ("blueprints") for parts, assemblies and weldments; Introduction to ASME Y 14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standard. --- # MACH 206 — Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics Introduction to theory and operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems: Hydraulic and pneumatic principles, components, symbols, and applications from systems development and troubleshooting perspectives; Operation and interaction of hydraulic and pneumatic components in circuits; Maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for systems, system components and manufacturing assembles. --- # MACH 207 — Theory, Operation and Maintenance of Mechanical Drives Introduction to theory, operation and maintenance of mechanical drive components and power transmission systems: Troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair of rotary and linear motion components, including bearings, couplings, belt drives, chain drives, gear drives, conveyors, clutches, brakes, adjustable speed drives and linear motion devices, as well as topics such as lubrication and alignment. --- # MACH 208 — Theory, Operation, and Maintenance of Industrial Pumps Introduction to theory, operation, and maintenance of pumps: Pumping systems, troubleshooting, component repair and replacement (including bearings and seals) and alignment for variety of industrial pumps in water, wastewater and processing applications. --- # MACH 210 — Machine Technology I Introduction to the theory and operation of machine tools: Shop safety, blueprint reading and engineering drawings, precision measurement, layout, tool grinding, speed and feed calculations, drill press operation, lathe setup and operation and mill setup and operation. --- # MACH 211 — Dimensional Metrology Standards and techniques used in dimensional measurement of physical objects: Use of gauges, calibration systems and standards; topics include gauge selection and use, surface plates, optical equipment and introduction to coordinate measuring machines (CMM). --- # MACH 212 — Introduction to Quality Assurance Introduction and demonstration of quality assurance techniques and processes: Techniques used by quality control (QC) technicians in manufacturing companies; emphasis on cost of quality, defect prevention and analysis, problem solving, continuous improvement, principles of calibration, inspection planning, audits, and statistical process control. Course aligns with the American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certification. --- # MACH 214 — Ultraprecision and Micromachining Advanced topics in machining and metrology for demanding applications requiring the highest precision and the smallest features: Handling small delicate parts, kinematic design principles, vacuum and adhesive workholding, micromilling, diamond turning, and non-contact optical measurement methods, such as microscopy and interferometry. --- # MACH 220 — Machine Technology II Continuation of MACH 210: Internal lathe operations; lathe workholding devices; four jaw chucks, mill head tramming and other indicator work; vertical mill setup, operation, and use of milling accessories; carbide tooling selection and geometries; introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, including inspection methods. --- # MACH 230 — Machine Technology III Continuation of MACH 220: Advanced topics such as industrial maintenance machining, machine tool maintenance, machine building, precision toolmaking, tool and cutter grinding, die- and moldmaking, gear cutting and theory; student selects multiple projects from those offered based on their area of interest; projects involve multiple machining operations, processing with multiple machine tools and multi-part assemblies; more in-depth coverage of properties of materials, including heat treatment, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), including inspection methods. --- # MACH 242 — Diamond Turning Workshop Accelerated short-term course focused on industry training for diamond turning: Handling optics, preparing stock material, vacuum workholding, evaluating diamond tools, setting tool height and offsets, diamond turning processes, parametric programming, CAM programming, inspection with microscopy and interferometry. --- # MACH 255 — Survey Course for the Skilled Trades Introduction to the skilled trades Machining: Topics include safety, career opportunities, and hands on experience. Part of a four part series trades survey class including Welding 255, Carpentry 255, Wood Technology 255. --- # MACH 466L — Work Experience in Machine Technology Supervised employment providing opportunities in machine technology or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # M/SVN 60 — Introduction to Management Introduction to management: Basic responsibilities of management including roles, functions, and primary responsibilities within an organization. Not open to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in BUS 009. --- # M/SVN 61 — Psychology of Management Psychological and emotional factors and processes involved in management and supervision. --- # M/SVN 64 — Organization and Management Organizational theory and its application in today's management: Responsibility in planning, organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating people and activities. Management by objectives and evaluation of its strengths and weaknesses. Leadership and development of leaders. --- # M/SVN 82 — Essentials of Managerial Communications Principles and forms of effective written and oral communications: Ability to convey ideas, and generic communications related to supervisory-management problems. --- # M/SVN 456I — Work Experience in Management and Supervision Supervised employment providing opportunities in management and supervision or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # MATH 1 — Pre-Calculus Preparation for the calculus sequence or other courses requiring a sound algebraic background: Inequalities, theory of equations, sequences and series, matrices, functions and relations, logarithmic and exponential functions; function concept used as a unifying notion. --- # MATH 2 — Precalculus with Analytic Geometry Advanced algebra and analytic geometry: Linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, inverse functions, determinants, matrices and linear systems, zeros of polynomials, arithmetic and geometric sequences, mathematical induction, permutations and combinations, binomial theorem, vectors, conic sections, translation and rotation of axes, polar coordinates, lines and surfaces in space, and quadratic surfaces. --- # MATH 3A — Calculus I Theorems on limits and continuous functions, derivatives, differentials, applications: Fundamental theorem of calculus, and applications, properties of exponential, logarithmic, and inverse trigonometric functions, and hyperbolic functions. --- # MATH 3B — Calculus II Applications of the definite integral: Methods of integration, polar coordinates, parametric equations, infinite and power series. --- # MATH 3C — Calculus III Partial differentiation: Jacobians, transformations, multiple integrals, theorems of Green and Stokes, differential forms, vectors and vector functions, geometric coordinates and vector calculus. --- # MATH 3E — Linear Algebra Linear Algebra: Gaussian and Gauss-Jordan elimination, matrices, determinants, vectors in R2 and R3, real and complex vector spaces, inner product spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and applications. --- # MATH 3F — Differential Equations Ordinary differential equations: First-order, second-order, and higher order equations; separable and exact equations, series solutions, LaPlace transformations, system of differential equations. --- # MATH 11 — Discrete Mathematics Mathematical induction, finite series, sets, relations and functions, introduction to trees, combinatorics, algebraic structures, and probability. --- # MATH 15 — Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students Fundamental ideas underlying modern mathematics: Elements from logic, sets and number systems; concepts of elementary algebra, geometry, topology, and combinations. --- # MATH 16A — Calculus for Business and the Life and Social Sciences Introduction to analytic geometry, differential and integral calculus of algebraic function, particular attention paid to simple applications. --- # MATH 16B — Calculus for Business and the Life and Social Sciences Continuation of differential and integral calculus: Transcendental functions, methods of integration, partial differentiation, and multiple integration with particular attention to applications. --- # MATH 49 — Independent Study in Mathematics In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Mathematics Studies. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # MATH 50 — Trigonometry Introduction to functional trigonometry: Basic definitions, identities, graphs, inverse functions, trigonometric equations and applications, solution of triangles and applications, polar coordinates, complex numbers, and De Moivre’s Theorem. --- # MATH 100 — Essential Mathematics for Applied Artificial Intelligence Selected topics from Statistics, Linear Algebra, and Calculus to provide a foundational understanding of essential mathematical concepts that are fundamental to the field of Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications. --- # MATH 114 — Research Methods in Data Science Research methods in data science: Data collection; hypotheses, variables, ethical issues in data privacy and bias in data collection; data analysis with descriptive statistics; data visualization; data cleaning; modeling. --- # MATH 116 — Introduction to Computational Thinking with Data Introduction to computational thinking with data and quantitative reasoning: Collecting data, sampling, and simulation; tables, graphs and data manipulation; histograms and distributions; elements of good programming style. --- # MATH 118 — Foundations in Data Science Foundations of Data Science: Collecting data, sampling; observational and experimental studies; tables and graphs; histograms; measures of center, spread, and correlation; probability; random variables; normal distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; regression; ethical issues; algorithm design, flow charting, and debugging; elements of good programming style. --- # MATH 201 — Elementary Algebra Basic algebraic operations: Linear equations and inequalities, relations and functions, factoring quadratic polynomials, solving quadratic equations, fractions, radicals and exponents, word problems, graphing, and number systems. --- # MATH 202 — Geometry Introduction to plane geometry emphasizing mathematical logic and proofs: Geometric constructions, congruent triangles, parallel lines and parallelograms, proportions, similar triangles, circles, polygons, and area. --- # MATH 203 — Intermediate Algebra Intermediate algebraic operations: Real number properties and operations; solutions and graphs of linear equations in one and two variables; absolute value equations; advanced factoring; complex numbers, quadratic equations and systems of quadratic equations; conics; determinants; solutions and graphs of first-degree, quadratic and rational inequalities; exponential and logarithmic functions; and sequences and series. --- # MATH 210A — Elementary Algebra (Lab) Elementary Algebra Lab A: Real number properties, four basic operations with integers and rational numbers, solutions of linear equations. --- # MATH 210B — Elementary Algebra (Lab) Continuation of MATH 210A: Introduction to Graphing. Reading graphs, plotting points, scaling graphs, graphing linear equations, intercepts, rates and slope. --- # MATH 210C — Elementary Algebra (Lab) Continuation of MATH 210B: Polynomials. Properties of exponents, scientific notation, 4 basic operations with polynomials, multivariable polynomials, factoring (trinomials, perfect square trinomials, difference of squares, sum and difference of cubes), solving polynomial equations by factoring. --- # MATH 210D — Elementary Algebra (Lab) Continuation of MATH 210C: Rational Functions. Four basic operations with rational expressions, complex rational expressions, solving rational equations and applications. --- # MATH 211A — Intermediate Algebra (Lab) Intermediate Algebra Lab: Introduction to functions, domain and range, graphs of functions, operations with functions, formulas, applications of functions, variation, systems of equations in two variables, solving systems by substitution and elimination, applications involving systems of two equations, systems of equations in three variables. --- # MATH 211B — Intermediate Algebra (Lab) Continuation of MATH 211A: Solving inequalities and finding their domain, intersections, unions, compound inequalities, absolute-value equations and inequalities, inequalities in two variables, radical expressions and functions, rational numbers as exponents, operations involving radical expressions, solving radical equations, distance and midpoint formulas and other applications, complex numbers. --- # MATH 211C — Intermediate Algebra (Lab) Continuation of MATH 211B: Solving quadratic equations, using the quadratic formula, studying solutions of quadratic equations, equations reducible to quadratic, quadratic functions and their graphs, applications of quadratic functions and equations, polynomial and rational inequalities. --- # MATH 211D — Intermediate Algebra (Lab) Continuation of MATH 211C: Composite and inverse functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, properties of logarithmic functions, common and natural logarithms, solving exponential and logarithmic equations, applications of exponential and logarithmic functions. --- # MATH 213 — Support for Statistics Competencies and concepts needed in statistics: Arithmetic, pre-algebra, elementary and intermediate algebra, and descriptive statistics: Descriptive data analysis, solving and graphing linear equations, and modeling with linear functions. Intended for students who are concurrently enrolled in STAT C1000 or MATH 13. --- # MATH 215 — Support for Pre-Calculus Review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in pre-calculus: Factoring, operations on rational and radical expressions, absolute value equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations, conic sections, functions including composition and inverses, an in-depth focus on quadratic functions, and a review of topics from geometry. Intended for students majoring in business, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and concurrently enrolled in MATH 1. This course is appropriate for students who are confident in their graphing an… --- # MATH 216 — Support for Trigonometry Review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in trigonometry: Geometry, transformations of graphs, trigonometric functions and applications, conic sections, polar coordinates including the complex plane and analytic geometry. Intended for students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 50, Trigonometry. This course is appropriate for students who are confident in their graphing and beginning algebra skills. --- # MATH 219A — Support for Calculus I Review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in calculus: Factoring, operations on rational and radical expressions, absolute value equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations, conic sections, functions including composition and inverses, an in-depth focus on quadratic functions, and a review of topics from geometry. Intended for students majoring in business, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and concurrently enrolled in MATH 3A or 16A. --- # MATH 220A — Technical Mathematics with Algebra - Part 1 (Lab) Selected topics in algebra useful for the vocations: Signed numbers, exponents, roots, order of operations; applications to the trades. --- # MATH 220B — Technical Mathematics with Algebra - Part 2 (Lab) Selected topics in algebra useful for the vocations: Algebraic expressions, solving linear equations, formulas, ratio and proportion, word problems; applications to the trades. --- # MATH 220C — Technical Mathematics with Algebra - Part 3 (Lab) Selected topics in algebra useful for the vocations: Systems of equations, solving by substitution, solving by elimination, word problems; applications to the trades. --- # MATH 220D — Technical Mathematics with Algebra - Part 4 (Lab) Selected topics in algebra useful for the vocations: Multiplying and dividing simple algebraic expressions, negative exponents, scientific notation, quadratic equations, word problems; applications to the trades. --- # MATH 220E — Technical Mathematics with Geometry - Part 1 (Lab) Practical plane geometry: Angles, polygons, types of triangles, Pythagorean Theorem, circles, perimeter and area of plane figures; examples and problems drawn from the trades --- # MATH 220F — Technical Mathematics with Geometry - Part 2 (Lab) Practical solid geometry and geometric constructions: Definitions, surface area; volumes of prisms, pyramids, cylinders, cones, spheres; constructions of specific lines, angles, and triangles. --- # MATH 220G — Technical Mathematics with Trigonometry (Lab) Trigonometry useful for the vocations: Right triangle trigonometry, angle measurement in degrees and radians, basic trigonometric functions of acute and obtuse angles, solving triangles; applications to the trades. --- # MATH 221 — Technical Mathematics Selected topics in algebra useful for the vocations: signed numbers, exponents, roots, order of operations. Applications to the trades. --- # MATH 503 — Supervised Tutoring in Mathematics Supervised tutoring in Mathematics: either individually or in small groups, to assist students enrolled in Mathematics course(s). Students are referred by a counselor or instructor based on assessed academic needs. Course may be repeated. Open Entry/Open Exit. --- # MATH 504 — Workforce Math Survey of workforce based quantitative reasoning competencies: Development of skills related to numeracy, computation, temporal and spatial reasoning, and problem solving. --- # MATH 522 — Pathway to Calculus Pathway to Calculus combines elements of algebra, trigonometry and precalculus to prepare students for the calculus series / STEM pathway. Emphasize on the library of functions including linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and inverse functions; introduction to the tangent line and area problems leading to the derivative and integral, and an introduction to limits and limit laws, continuity, derivatives, and sequences and series. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are concurrently enrolled in MATH 1. --- # STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. Formerly MATH 13. --- # MEDIA 44A — Virtual Production l 3D Virtual Film and TV Production: Motion Capture, Cinematography, Lighting, Props, Art Direction, Technical and Visual aspects of 3D Virtual Production, including pre-production, storyboards, blocking, lighting, sets and props; technical skills, including Realtime 3D engines, workflows, camera functions and movement, industry terminology, duties; responsibilities of the camera, lighting and art teams. --- # MEDIA 44B — Virtual Production ll 3D Virtual Film and TV Production: Motion Capture, Cinematography, Lighting, Props, Art Direction, Technical and Visual aspects of Virtual Production, including pre-production, storyboards, blocking, lighting, locations and props; technical skills, including Realtime 3D engines, workflows, camera functions and movement, safe use of equipment, on-set protocol, industry terminology, duties; responsibilities of the camera, lighting, motion, and art teams. --- # MEDIA 44C — Virtual Production lll: Cinematography Advanced 3D Virtual Film and TV Production: Cinematography, Lighting, Technical and Visual aspects of Virtual Production, including pre-production, storyboards, blocking, lighting, locations; technical skills, including Realtime 3D engines, workflows, camera functions and movement, safe use of equipment, on-set protocol, industry terminology, duties; responsibilities of the camera, lighting, motion capture, and art teams. --- # MEDIA 44D — Virtual Production lV: Capstone Advanced 3D Virtual Film and TV Production: Cinematography, Lighting, Audio, Storytelling, Technical and Visual aspects of Virtual Production, including pre-production, storyboards, blocking, lighting, locations; technical skills, including Realtime 3D engines, VFX workflows, motion and face capture, camera functions and movement, safe use of equipment, on-set protocol, industry terminology, duties; responsibilities of the camera, lighting, motion, and 3D art teams. --- # MEDIA 49 — Independent Studies in Media In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Media. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # MEDIA 70 — XR Design: Virtual Reality Principles of AR and VR Immersive Design for Mobile, Web, and Head Mounted Displays: Analysis and application of concepts of Augmented and Virtual Reality; design, flowcharts, storyboards, story scripts, storytelling, branching narratives; 360 cameras; software and hardware. --- # MEDIA 72 — 3D Modeling for AR/VR 3D Modeling for AR/VR: Principles and practices of low and high poly modeling for real time, and immersive design content in polygons, NURBS, and subdivision surfaces; applications of textures, materials, and lighting to models; rendering with appropriate materials. --- # MEDIA 75 — Augmented Reality Principles of AR Immersive Design for Mobile, Web, and Head Mounted Displays: Analysis and application of concepts of Augmented Reality; Design, UI, Flowcharts, Storyboards, Interactivity, World Building, Storytelling; Software and Hardware. --- # MEDIA 77 — Virtual Cinema Techniques for Immersive Cinema Design for Mobile, Web, and Head Mounted Displays: Analysis and application of tools for Virtual Cinema; Storytelling, design, animation, audio, lighting, 360° Camera, 3D Camera, navigation, hardware, and Unity Game Engine software. --- # MEDIA 80 — Advanced AR/VR Unity Training Advanced Techniques for AR and VR Immersive Design for Mobile, Web, and Head Mounted Displays: Analysis and application of tools for Augmented and Virtual Reality; design, animation, audio, scripting, lighting, camera, UI, navigation, deployment, hardware and Unity Game Engine software. --- # MEDIA 100A — Broadcast Media Announcing and Performance Techniques of voice and movement for television broadcasting, video/audio production: Development of broadcast styles; preparation of programs; rehearsal and performance; evaluating work of others. --- # MEDIA 100B — Broadcast Media Announcing and Performance Continuation of MEDIA 100A: Communicating from a written script to the television medium; laboratory emphasis on practicing advanced announcing skills such as voiceover, on-camera hosting, improvising, reading from teleprompter, characterization, telegraphing movement and hitting marks; proper use of wardrobe, props, makeup, lighting. --- # MEDIA 101A — Acting/Directing for Film and Digital Media Introduction to acting and directing techniques for film and digital media: Development of media analysis and criticism skills; creation of an acting and directing performance reel. --- # MEDIA 101B — Acting/ Directing for Film and Digital Media Continuing practice of acting and directing techniques for the screen performance environment: Development of media analysis and criticism skills; creation of an acting and directing performance reel; expanding the performer’s range of emotional, intellectual, physical, and vocal expressiveness for the camera. --- # MEDIA 102A — Broadcast Journalism I Study of television and digital news production: Research and practice in the creative writing, reporting and production of current news. --- # MEDIA 102B — Broadcast Journalism II Continuation of MEDIA 102A: Advanced research and practice in creative writing, reporting, and production of current broadcast news. --- # MEDIA 104 — Beginning Digital Video Production Introduction to single camera digital video production techniques and terms: Camerawork; audio; scriptwriting; lighting; graphics; basic editing skills; producing and directing video programs; creative and safe operation of digital video equipment --- # MEDIA 108 — Studio Production Digital video studio production: Producing and directing; audio; technical director and graphics; camerawork and lighting; other studio and control room positions; post production of live, live-to-tape, or post edited programming --- # MEDIA 111 — Basic Audio Production Theory and operation of audio production equipment for media professionals: Theoretical and aesthetic aspects of sound, acoustics, recording, editing and mixing pertaining to broadcast, film, and other media production --- # MEDIA 112 — Media Freelancing and Entrepreneurship Overview of the legal, professional and personal requirements for a successful career as a media entrepreneur (audio/video) or freelancer: Complete a customer-focused start-up business project --- # MEDIA 115 — Media-based Computing and Mac OS X Introduction to the creation and use of digital media using Mac OS X: Digital video, digital music and digital photography; media-based computer system introduction; iMovie, GarageBand and Photos for content creation. --- # MEDIA 120 — Making Documentaries Produce, direct, and edit a documentary project: Hands-on production, history of documentary film in the United States designed for the advanced student. --- # MEDIA 122 — Music Video Production Completion of a quality music video: Pre-production, production and post-production skills, emphasis on professional attitude, meeting deadlines. --- # MEDIA 125 — Scriptwriting for Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography Scriptwriting techniques for screen in areas of broadcasting, film, Internet, and other forms of digital media: Specific formats; character and plot development; writing techniques and grammar. --- # MEDIA 129 — Portfolio Development Independent digital media production of at least five minutes: Planning, production (pre- and post-), student and instructor critique, demo reel creation, development of online presence. --- # MEDIA 130 — Final Cut Pro I: Beginning Nonlinear Editing for Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography Practical, aesthetic and conceptual digital video editing using Final Cut Pro: Full scope of basic editing techniques, introduction to companion applications in titling animation, music arrangement and compression, emphasis on portfolio development in a hands-on, digital production environment, Macintosh platform. --- # MEDIA 131 — Final Cut Pro II: Intermediate Nonlinear Editing for Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography Continuation of MEDIA 130: Increasingly complex exercises and projects as found in professional situations, emphasis on portfolio development, for students with a working knowledge of the application. --- # MEDIA 132 — Final Cut Pro III: Advanced Nonlinear Editing for Video, Broadcast, and Digital Photography Continuation of MEDIA 131: Use of supporting applications available on the Macintosh Platform such as Motion and Compressor. --- # MEDIA 135 — Premiere Pro 1: Nonlinear Editing for Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography Introduction to Premiere Pro: Practical, aesthetic, and conceptual non-linear, audio/video basic editing techniques; titling; animation; music arrangement; compression; portfolio development; exploring use of related software, such as , Audition, After Effects, Media Encoder, and Photoshop. Suitable for both Macintosh and Windows platforms. --- # MEDIA 136 — Basic Video Editing/Multiple Platforms Introduction to editing: Basic nonlinear editing techniques, use of current industry standard editing applications. --- # MEDIA 138 — DaVinci Resolve: Video Editing Video Editing with DaVinci Resolve: Editing fundamentals and aesthetics, motion graphics, color grading, audio mixing, video compression, reel development, for all platforms to include Windows and Mac. --- # MEDIA 139 — DaVinci Resolve: Advanced Video Editing Continuation of Media 138: Professional editing and aesthetics; motion graphics with built in Fusion page; secondary color grading; audio finishing with Fairlight page; media management; reel refinement, for all platforms to include Windows and Mac. --- # MEDIA 140 — After Effects: Motion Graphics for Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography Professional motion graphics and special effects using Adobe After Effects: Conceptual compositing skills in the areas of video, digital photography, the Web and sound; effective final product presentations. --- # MEDIA 150 — Pro Tools: Sound Design/Aesthetics for Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography Introduction to the digital audio process (Pro Tools): Basic techniques and equipment currently used in digital audio production/editing, skills necessary for entertainment (Radio, Television, Film), communications, multimedia and web-based industries. --- # MEDIA 155 — Basic Sound Recording and Music Video Analog and digital multi-track techniques in professional sound recording and music videos: Professional studio environment workflows; basic tracking; overdubbing; mixing --- # MEDIA 156 — Sound Mixing and Mastering Advanced analog and digital mixing and mastering techniques for final audio output to multiple streams of distribution: Workflow in the professional studio environment. --- # MEDIA 165 — AV Essentials I Fundamentals of AV: Signal flow, rack installation of audio, video, and IT components, cable construction, basic low voltage electrical systems and requirements, working with clients. --- # MEDIA 166 — AV Essentials II Continuation of MEDIA 165: Designing an AV solution, vendor selection, estimates and job-costing, building & managing projects, maintaining & troubleshooting, AV business management. --- # MEDIA 299 — Survey Course for Digital Media/CIS [Film/Video/Audio] Introduction to the Digital Media Industry [Media Communications]: Planning a video production; scripting, cameras and microphones, audio, editing, dynamic effects, distributing to a web page. Part of a four-part series including GRART 299, PHOTO 299 and CIS 299. --- # MEDIA 460A — Work Experience in Media Communications Supervised employment providing opportunities in media communications or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # MEDIA 538 — DaVinci Resolve: Video Editing Video Editing with DaVinci Resolve : Editing fundamentals and aesthetics, motion graphics, color grading, audio mixing, video compression, reel development, for all platforms to include Windows and Mac. --- # MEDIA 539 — DaVinci Resolve: Advanced Video Continuation of MEDIA 538: Professional editing and aesthetics, motion graphics with built in Fusion page, secondary color grading, audio finishing with Fairlight page, media management, reel refinement, for all platforms to include Windows and Mac. --- # M/LAT 12 — United States Relations with Mexico and Latin America Analysis of the United States involvement with Mexico and Latin America from colonial times to the present: U.S. involvement as it relates to the economic, cultural, and political situations of Mexico and Latin America through the years. --- # M/LAT 19 — History of the Mexican American People of Mexican descent from colonial times to the present: Contemporary status and problems of Mexican Americans in the United States. --- # M/LAT 23 — Psychology of Latinas and Latinos Principles of psychology as they relate to the Latina/o community: Selected social problems such as prejudice, racial conflict, and trauma in the Latina/o community from a Latina/o perspective. --- # M/LAT 30A — Survey of Latin-American Films Critical examination of historical and contemporary film images of Latinos/Americanos as a result of cultural encounters within the United States: Traditional and emerging objectives of film makers and producers; and common themes and cultural elements in films by and about Latinos in the United States. --- # M/LAT 30B — Survey of Latin-American Films Critical examination of cinema from throughout Latin America and Spain that relate to Latino cultural experiences: Emphasis on those films that educate viewers about Latino encounters with majority and minority cultures within Latin America. --- # M/LAT 31 — Survey of Chicana/Latina Women Introduction to Chicana/Latina Studies: Comparative historical examination of immigration, race, intermarriage, motherhood, health, language, education, sexuality, and family structure among women of Mexican/Latin American origins in the United States. --- # M/LAT 32 — African Heritage of Latin America Survey of the influence of African people throughout Latin America: Culture; music, language, religion and dance; examination of slavery, colonialism, resistance and independence movements in the region. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in AFRAM 18. --- # M/LAT 33 — Introduction to Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies Overview of the field of Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies: History, literature, the arts and material culture, as well as sociological, political, economic, public policy, and philosophical perspectives on the experience of Latinos in the United States. --- # M/LAT 34 — History of Latinos in the United States: 1800 to Present History of United States from 1800 to present with emphasis on the Latina/o Diaspora: Survey of diverse experiences of Latina/o communities and their impact on culture, identity and politics in United States. --- # M/LAT 35 — Women of Color Interdisciplinary examination of the lives of women of color in the U.S.: Exploration of the intersection of gender, class, ethnicity and race in the lives of African American, Asian American, Chicana/x and Latina/x, and Native American women in the U.S. --- # M/LAT 36 — Survey of Latina/o Literature Major works in contemporary Latina/o literature: Survey of prose, poetry, short stories, memoirs, and fiction by U.S. Latinos and Latinas in English and in hybrid forms of Spanglish. --- # M/LAT 37 — Latinx Culture: Music, Art, and Theater Survey of contemporary Latinx works and themes: Analysis of styles and influences in music, visual art, performance art, and their influence on Latinx experiences in the Americas. --- # M/LAT 38 — Introduction to Curanderismo: Sacred Healing Traditions and Practices of Mexico and the Southwest United States Overview of Curanderismo and traditional Mesoamerican healing practices using an interdisciplinary approach: Analysis of history, Indigenous healing systems, ceremonies, ancestral remedies, and healing techniques used to integrate mind, body and spirit. --- # M/LAT 39 — Place-Based Histories and Practices of Traditional Healing Systems in Mexico Overview of ecology, curanderismo and traditional healing systems in selected regions of Mexico: Analysis of Mesoamerican history, biodiversity, Indigenous healing systems, ceremonies, ancestral remedies, and healing practices used to integrate mind, body and spirit and promote wellness. --- # M/LAT 49 — Independent Study in Mexican/Chicanx/Latinx Studies In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Mexican and Latin-American Studies. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # MUSIC 10 — Music Appreciation Survey designed to enhance the enjoyment of music with emphasis on listening: Historical overview of the development of musical form through the centuries. --- # MUSIC 15A — Jazz, Blues and Popular Music in the American Culture Historical critical analysis of unique American music: Environments from which its many forms have emerged and its role in social history; development of blues, folk, jazz, rock, and other popular music forms in the twentieth century. --- # MUSIC 15B — Jazz, Blues, and Popular Music in the American Culture Study of contemporary music scene with in-depth investigation of trends in artistic expression: Music as a revolutionary force, the role of the music industry, analysis of performances and interviews. --- # MUSIC 32 — Chinese Orchestra Introduction to theory, practice, and historical background of Chinese music: Study and performance of Chinese orchestral instruments leading to public performance. --- # MUSIC 49 — Independent Study in Music In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Music. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # MUSIC 51A — Music History I: Antiquity to 1750 Survey of music history and literature from antiquity to 1750: Cultural, intellectual and social influences, in-depth examination of the development of Western European music through analysis and synthesizing of historical details and stylistic elements of the musical trends of the era. --- # MUSIC 51B — Music History II: 1750 to Present Survey of music history and literature from 1750 to the present: Cultural, intellectual and social influences, examination of the development of Western European music through analysis and synthesizing of historical details and stylistic elements of the musical trends of the era. --- # MUSIC 52A — Orchestra Study and performance of orchestral music: Selections from standard works from the Western Classical repertoire and modern pieces leading to public performance. --- # MUSIC 53A — Music of Latin America and the Caribbean Survey of music from Latin America and the Caribbean: History, cultures, forms, and evolving styles; contribution of Latin American and Caribbean music to the rest of the world. --- # MUSIC 53B — Music of China Survey of music from China: History, cultures, forms, and evolving styles; contribution of Chinese music to the rest of the world. --- # MUSIC 54 — Chinese Small Ensemble Study and performance of Chinese music for small ensemble: Interpretation, ensemble technique, and traditions of China and the Chinese Diaspora. --- # MUSIC 100 — Music Fundamentals and Culture Introduction to the notation and primary elements of tonal music of music from history and global culture: Example from music literature will demonstrate staff notation in treble and bass clefs, rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; and diatonic chords. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. History and social context of the above concepts will be discussed. --- # MUSIC 101 — Music Theory and Culture I Composition and analysis of music from history and world music cultures: Analysis, history and cultural significance of rhythm and meter as exemplified in music literature and music of oral tradition; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structure; dominant seventh; figured bass symbols; and non-harmonic tones. History of notation and practice will be discussed as students develop skills in handwritten notation. --- # MUSIC 102 — Music Theory and Culture II Continuation of MUSIC 101: Composition and analysis of music from history and world music cultures; Introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and an introduction to secondary/applied chords and modulation. History of notation and practice will be discussed as students develop skills in handwritten notation. --- # MUSIC 103 — Music Theory and Culture III Continuation of MUSIC 102: Composition and analysis of music from history and world music cultures; chromatic harmony; secondary/applied chords; modulation; borrowed chords; introduction to Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords. History of notation and practice will be discussed as students develop skills in handwritten notation. --- # MUSIC 104 — Music Theory and Culture IV Continuation of MUSIC 103: Composition and analysis of music from history and world music cultures; Post-Romantic techniques borrowed chords and modal mixture, chromatic mediants, Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords, 9th, 11th and 13th chords, altered chords and dominants; and 20th century techniques such as: Impressionism, tone rows, set theory, pandiatonicism and polytonalism, meter and rhythm; history of notation and practice will be discussed as students develop skills in handwritten notation. --- # MUSIC 105 — Classic Guitar I Individualized study of acoustical guitar: Classical finger style techniques, reading music, basic chord symbols, strums, and simple song accompaniments; emphasis on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 106 — Classic Guitar II Individualized study of acoustical guitar: Classical finger style techniques, reading music, basic chord symbols, strums, and simple song accompaniments; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 107 — Classic Guitar III Individualized study of acoustical guitar: Classical finger style techniques, reading music, basic chord symbols, strums, and simple song accompaniments; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 108 — Classic Guitar IV Individualized study of acoustical guitar: Classical fingerstyle techniques, reading music, basic chord symbols, strums, and simple song accompaniments; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 113 — Beginning Percussion I Individualized study of percussion techniques and theory: Rhythmic notation, fundamentals of snare performance, fundamentals of 3-line notational instruments, introduction to keyboard-percussion instruments, introduction to world percussion instruments, introduction to orchestral percussion; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 114 — Beginning Percussion II Individualized study of level II percussion techniques and theory: basic hand technique, foot technique, reading percussion notation, improvisation, and introduction to World Music drumming styles.; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 115 — Beginning Percussion III Individualized study of level III percussion techniques and theory: advanced level solos for snare drum, and keyboard-mallet percussion instruments, advanced meter precision and rhythmic skills, advanced techniques for performing hand percussion instruments, rhythmic accompanying; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 116 — Beginning Percussion IV Individualized study of level IV percussion techniques and theory: odd meters, Brazilian, Cuban, Caribbean, brush technique; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 117 — Voice I Individualized study of beginning vocal techniques and theory: Posture, breathing, phonation, resonance, and preparation of lyrics; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 118 — Voice II Individualized study of level II vocal techniques and theory: Postures other than standing, vowel color, vocal range, intonation, and changes of register; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 119 — Voice III Individualized study of level III beginning vocal techniques and theory: Anatomy of registers and pitch, consonants, pharyngeal adjustment, vibrato, and special registers in women and men; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 120 — Voice IV Individualized study of level IV vocal techniques and theory: Vocal initiation and glottal tension, vowel placement, preparing songs in German or French, voice classification, and ensemble singing; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 121 — Music Skills I Application and development of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory I: Ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. --- # MUSIC 122 — Music Skills II Continuation of MUSIC 121: Application and development of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory II; ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. --- # MUSIC 123 — Music Skills III Continuation of MUSIC 122: Application and development of the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory III; ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. --- # MUSIC 124 — Music Skills IV Continuation of MUSIC 123: Application and development the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory IV; ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. --- # MUSIC 125 — Chorus Study and interpretation of a wide variety of accompanied and unaccompanied choral literature: Participation in public choral performance. --- # MUSIC 126 — Jazz Orchestra Study and performance of Jazz Orchestra literature. Participation in public performance required. --- # MUSIC 127 — Jazz Combos Study and performance of Jazz literature and arrangements: Designed for jazz-oriented instrumentalists interested in performing in small jazz ensembles. --- # MUSIC 128 — Choral Repertoire Intermediate level chorus: Study and interpretation of accompanied and unaccompanied choral literature. --- # MUSIC 129 — Jazz Orchestra Repertoire Performance in and management of the Jazz Orchestra for the advanced instrumental student: Study and analysis of advanced repertoire, conducting and rehearsal techniques, literature selection, and organizing public performances. --- # MUSIC 130 — Elementary Piano Method I Individualized study of beginning piano techniques and theory: Five-finger technique in C Major and D Minor, elementary rhythm, legato, staccato, coordination of both hands, beginning theory related to keyboard music, progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 131 — Elementary Piano Method II Individualized study of level II beginning piano techniques and theory: Five-finger technique in G Major, F Major and E Minor extending to a sixth, finger crossing and chord playing, use of damper pedal, meters with half note and eighth note beats, beginning theory related to level II keyboard music, progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 132 — Elementary Piano Method III Individualized study of level III beginning piano techniques and theory: Scale playing and performance in C, G, F and D Major, level III finger technique including intervals of the seventh and octave, techniques for changing positions, recognition and performance of primary triads and seventh chords, progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 133 — Elementary Piano Method IV Individualized study of level IV beginning piano techniques and theory: Scale-playing, reading of notation, and performance in Bb and A Major; A, E, B, D, and G Minor; introduction to chromaticism, diminished, and augmented triads; reading and performance of rhythms including sixteenth notes and triplets; Music History relating to keyboard music; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 134 — Intermediate Piano Literature I Individualized study of intermediate piano literature, techniques, and theory: All major scales, keyboard history of Renaissance and Baroque Eras; level I intermediate rhythms, including syncopation, simple and compound meters, sixteenth notes, and triplets; playing duets; progressive development of skills needed for performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 135 — Intermediate Piano Literature II Individualized study of level II piano literature, techniques, and theory: All harmonic minor scales, keyboard history pertaining to the Classical Era; triad inversions, and seventh chords; cadences and basic chord progressions; duets; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 136 — Intermediate Piano Literature III Individualized study of level III piano literature, techniques, and theory: All melodic minor scales, keyboard history pertaining to the Romantic Era; ornamentation; interpretation and execution of tuplets, duets; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 137 — Intermediate Piano Literature IV Individualized study of level IV piano literature, techniques, and theory: Chromatic, octatonic, and whole-tone scales; Twentieth Century piano literature; piano voicing; interpretation and execution odd and changing meter, duets; progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 138 — Jazz Piano I Individualized study of level I jazz piano literature, techniques, and theory: Overview of jazz piano styles, beginning approaches to comping, major 7, dominant 7, and minor 7 chords as well as 3-note voicings, introduction to improvisation-the blues scale, class performances. Progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 139 — Jazz Piano II Individualized study of level II jazz piano literature, techniques, and theory: Mixolydian and dorian scales, overview of jazz piano styles from 1925 to 1940, intermediate comping, basic jazz theory including 9th chords and 4-note voicings, improvisation on simple chord progressions; class performances. Progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 140 — Jazz Piano III Individualized study of level III jazz piano literature, techniques, and theory: Phrygian dominant scales, overview of jazz piano styles from 1940 to 1960, advanced approaches to comping, jazz theory including minor ii-V-I’s, improvisation on standard jazz songs, class performances.; pProgressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 141 — Jazz Piano IV Individualized study of level IV jazz piano literature, techniques, and theory: all altered and Lydian dominant scales; Jazz piano styles from 1960 to the present; advanced approaches to comping-group interaction, melodic minor harmony; two-hand voicing’s, improvisation on standard jazz songs, class performances.; pProgressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 142 — Instrumental Ensemble Study of instrumental ensemble literature: Ensemble playing devoted to the performance of small chamber works for brass, percussion, strings, and woodwind instruments. --- # MUSIC 144 — Intermediate Jazz Combos Study and performance of Intermediate Jazz literature and arrangements: Designed for jazz-oriented instrumentalists interested in performing in small jazz ensembles. --- # MUSIC 145 — Advanced Jazz Combos Advanced study and performance of Jazz literature and arrangements: Designed for jazz-oriented instrumentalists interested in performing in small jazz ensembles. --- # MUSIC 146 — Advanced Choral Repertoire Advanced level study and interpretation of accompanied and unaccompanied choral literature. --- # MUSIC 150 — Applied Music Individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice being studied: Progressive development of skills needed for solo performance; achievement evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSIC 151 — Pop Music Ensemble Study and performance of commercial music and arrangements: Designed for singers and instrumentalists interested in performing pop music in a band. --- # MUSIC 225A — Introduction to Choral Performance and Repertoire Introduction to study and interpretation of accompanied and unaccompanied choral literature: Participation in public performance required. --- # MUSIC 225B — Beginning Level Choral Performance and Repertoire Beginning level study and interpretation of accompanied and unaccompanied choral literature: Participation in public performance required. --- # MUSIC 225C — Intermediate Choral Performance and Repertoire Intermediate level study and interpretation of accompanied and unaccompanied choral literature: Participation in public performance required. --- # MUSIC 225D — Advanced Choral Performance and Repertoire Advanced level study and interpretation of accompanied and unaccompanied choral literature: Participation in public performance required. --- # MUSIC 226 — Jazz Orchestra Repertoire Performance in and management of the Jazz Orchestra for the advanced instrumental student: Conducting and rehearsal techniques, literature, selection and organizing public performances. --- # MUSIC 232A — Chinese Orchestra - Introduction Introduction to theory, practice, and historical background of Chinese music: Study and performance of Chinese orchestral instruments leading to public performance. --- # MUSIC 232B — Chinese Orchestra - Beginning Continuation of MUSIC 232A: Beginning theory, practice, and historical background of Chinese music; study and performance of Chinese orchestral instruments leading to public performance. --- # MUSIC 232C — Chinese Orchestra - Intermediate Continuation of MUSIC 232B: Intermediate theory, practice, and historical background of Chinese music; study and performance of Chinese orchestral instruments leading to public performance. --- # MUSIC 232D — Chinese Orchestra - Advanced Continuation of MUSIC 232C: Advanced theory, practice, and historical background of Chinese music; study and performance of Chinese orchestral instruments leading to public performance. --- # MUSIC 233A — Introduction to Technique and Solo Repertoire Introduction to technique and performance issues of solo repertoire: Exploration of technical considerations related to solo repertoire, as assigned by the instructor. --- # MUSIC 233B — Beginning Technique and Solo Repertoire Continuation of MUSIC 233A: Exploration of technical considerations related to solo repertoire at a beginning level, as assigned by the instructor. --- # MUSIC 233C — Intermediate Technique and Solo Repertoire Continuation of MUSIC 233B: Exploration of technical considerations related to solo repertoire at an intermediate level, as assigned by the instructor. --- # MUSIC 233D — Advanced Technique and Solo Repertoire Continuation of MUSIC 233C: Exploration of technical considerations related to repertoire at an advanced level, as assigned by the instructor. --- # MUSIC 234A — Introduction to Technique and Ensemble Repertoire Introduction to technique and performance issues of ensemble repertoire: Exploration of technical considerations related to ensemble repertoire, as assigned by the instructor. --- # MUSIC 234B — Beginning Technique and Ensemble Repertoire Continuation of MUSIC 234A: Exploration of technical considerations related to beginning level ensemble repertoire, as assigned by the instructor. --- # MUSIC 234C — Intermediate Technique and Ensemble Repertoire Continuation of MUSIC 234B: Exploration of technical considerations related to intermediate ensemble repertoire, as assigned by the instructor. --- # MUSIC 234D — Advanced Technique and Ensemble Repertoire Continuation of MUSIC 234C: Exploration of technical considerations related to advanced ensemble repertoire, as assigned by the instructor. --- # MUSIC 502 — Support for Music Theory Continuing study of music theory: Composition and analysis of music, rhythm and meter, intervals; diatonic scales and triads; diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structure; dominant seventh; figured bass symbols; and non-harmonic tones. --- # MUSIC 521 — Support for Music Skills Continuing Study of Music Skills: Solfege, Dictation, and Ear Training. --- # NATAM 1 — History of Native American Indians Survey of histories and cultures of American Indian peoples in North America from pre-contact to the present. An analysis of the political, cultural, legal and military relationships that developed between American Indians and foreign nations. --- # NATAM 2 — Native American Indians in Contemporary Society The socio-cultural development of American Indian populations in modern times with emphasis upon the United States. American Indian economic, political, and legal changes in the 20th and 21st centuries and issues of identity, the role of the federal government, gaming and self-determination. --- # NATAM 35 — Women of Color Interdisciplinary examination of the lives of women of color in the U.S.: Exploration of the intersection of gender, class, ethnicity and race in the lives of African American, Asian American, Chicana/x and Latina/x, and Native American women in the U.S. --- # PHIL 1 — Introduction to Philosophy Study of selected classic examples of original works of philosophers: Literature of the discipline and analytical methods, aims, goals, and types of problems peculiar to philosophers and philosophical inquiry; metaphysics, epistemology, valuing and axiology, aesthetics, and religion. --- # PHIL 2 — Social and Political Philosophy Focus on classic examples of social and political philosophy in Western civilization: Original writings by Classic Greeks (Plato and Aristotle), Americans (Hamilton, Madison, and Jefferson), modern Europeans (Marx and Mills), and appropriate contemporary philosophers. --- # PHIL 4 — Philosophy of Religion Philosophy of religion from both an existential and historical perspective: Existentially, through an examination of “religion” as personal, social and theological; and historically, through an examination of common doctrines in the Semitic, Vedic and East Asian religions. --- # PHIL 6 — Introduction to the Philosophy of Self and Emotions Introduction to the nature of self and emotions: Philosophical and religious perspectives on personal identity and emotions. --- # PHIL 10 — Logic Consideration of logical problems of language: Deduction and induction, fallacies, theory of argument and the scientific method, and study of correct reasoning in Aristotelian and modern logic. --- # PHIL 14 — Introduction to the Philosophy of Death Introduction to the cultural and philosophical perspectives of Death: Analysis of the concepts of life, death and meaning as expressed in classical East and West, modern and contemporary perspectives. --- # PHIL 20A — History of Ancient Greek Philosophy Chronological development of leading philosophical perspectives of Ancient Greece from the Ionians to the Scholastics. --- # PHIL 20B — History of Modern European Philosophy Chronological development of leading philosophical perspectives of Modern Europe from the Renaissance to present. --- # PHIL 37 — Introduction to Asian Philosophy Major philosophies and religions of Asia: Emphasis on the origins, myths, and basic teachings of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto; special attention to current influences of Eastern philosophy and religion on Western culture. --- # PHIL 49 — Independent Study in Philosophy In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Philosophy. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # PHOTO 11 — Introduction to Black/White Film Photography Introduction to film photography: Traditional gelatin silver 35mm film development and darkroom printing. Practical application of equipment and accessories. --- # PHOTO 12 — Intermediate Black/White Darkroom Printing Continuation of PHOTO 11: Skills in Black & White film quality control, darkroom printing, portfolio development techniques. --- # PHOTO 13 — Creative Darkroom: Alternative Processes Artistic alternatives: Experimental and creative 19th century photographic processes. --- # PHOTO 20 — Photojournalism I Components of photojournalism: Focus on theory and practice in press and online publications, using the camera as reporting and communications tool, emphasizing photographic composition for impact, clarity and creativity. --- # PHOTO 21 — Photojournalism II Continuation of PHOTO 20: Focus on practice in press and online publications, employ the camera as reporting and communications tool, emphasizing photographic composition for impact, clarity and creativity. --- # PHOTO 25 — Looking at Images: History and Aesthetics of Photography Survey of photography from its earliest experimenters and technologies to contemporary digital practices and trends: Consideration and examination of photography within artistic, cultural and social contexts. --- # PHOTO 30A — Beginning Photographic Art and Design Beginning photography critique and portfolio building: Application of intent, composition and color theory. --- # PHOTO 30B — Intermediate Photographic Art and Design Continuation of PHOTO 30A: Intermediate photography critique and portfolio building, Application of intent, composition and color theory. --- # PHOTO 30C — Advanced Photographic Art and Design Continuation of PHOTO 30B: Advanced photography critique and portfolio building: Application of intent, composition and color theory. --- # PHOTO 71 — Introduction to Digital Photography I Basic theory and practical application to digital photography: camera operation, image adjustment and file management, use of standard industry editing software (Lightroom). --- # PHOTO 72 — Introduction to Digital Photography II Continuation of PHOTO 71: Intermediate use of digital camera components; reinforcing and elaborating on skills developed in introductory course; intermediate manipulation of images; focus on two current photo-editing programs for post-production. --- # PHOTO 74A — Beginning DSLR and Lighting for Professional Production I Beginning professional level DSLR and processing skills: Theory of production of photos for portraiture, editorial, event, and tabletop products, camera capture, fundamental techniques, lighting, shadow, highlights, introduction to commercial assignments. --- # PHOTO 74B — Beginning DSLR and Lighting for Professional Production II Continuation of PHOTO 74A: Application of production of photos for portraiture, editorial, event, and tabletop products, camera capture, fundamental techniques, lighting, shadow, highlights, introduction to studio location assignments, introduction and organization of a professional portfolio. --- # PHOTO 75A — Intermediate DSLR and Lighting for Professional Production I Intermediate professional level DSLR and post-production skills: Theory of production of photos for portraiture, editorial, event, and tabletop products, camera capture, fundamental techniques, lighting, shadow, highlights, continuation of commercial assignments, Introduction to business practices, marketing, and customer service. --- # PHOTO 75B — Intermediate DSLR and Lighting for Professional Production II Continuation of PHOTO 75A: Introduction to using self-direction to apply the theory of production of photos for portraiture, editorial, event, and tabletop products, camera capture, intermediate techniques, lighting, shadow, highlights, continuation of commercial assignments, Introduction to business practices, marketing, and customer service, developing the selective portfolio. --- # PHOTO 76A — Advanced Professional Photography I Advanced professional level DSLR and processing skills: Introduction to building personal style, self-direction, self-production, production management, synthesizing theory to create unique visual images; developing photographic specialties, continuation of commercial assignments, continuation of business practices, marketing, and customer service. --- # PHOTO 76B — Advanced Professional Photography II Continuation of PHOTO 76A: Advanced professional level DSLR and processing skills: Introduction to building personal style, self-direction, production management, synthesizing theory to create unique visual images; continuation of commercial assignments, continuation of business practices, marketing, and customer service, creation of unique portfolio for specific markets. --- # PHOTO 180 — HDSLR Workflow for Digital Photography and Cinematography Advanced HDSLR/HD Mirrorless camera exploration of still and motion video: Intermediate to advanced techniques of shooting high resolution stills and full HD video, exploration of the HDSLR aesthetic, emphasis on low cost alternatives to video production popular with indie filmmakers. --- # PHOTO 182 — Introduction to Lighting for Video and Video Equipped DSLR Lighting basics for cinema/still photographers and videographers: Fundamental applications of lighting in both studio and location settings; use of artificial and available light for both video-equipped DSLR and video-camera cinematography: aesthetic style, evaluation, setup and recording of light for professional production. --- # PHOTO 200 — Special Projects Laboratory Special projects laboratory for Photography: Opportunity for students to work on specific projects to develop expertise in field of study. --- # PHYS 3A — General Physics Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Motion, forces, gravity, energy, momentum, rotation, equilibrium, fluids, oscillations, waves, sound, and thermodynamics for students majoring in the biological or medical sciences. --- # PHYS 3B — General Physics Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Electric and magnetic forces, fields, and energy, DC and AC circuits, light, relativity, quantum physics, atoms, molecules, and nuclei for students majoring in the biological or medical sciences. --- # PHYS 4A — General Physics with Calculus Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Motion, forces, gravity, energy, momentum, rotation, equilibrium, fluids, oscillations, waves, and sound. --- # PHYS 4B — General Physics with Calculus Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Thermodynamics, electric forces and fields, magnetic forces and fields, electricity, and AC and DC circuits. --- # PHYS 4C — General Physics with Calculus Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Light, interference, relativity, quantum physics, atoms, molecules, and nuclei. --- # PHYS 10 — Introduction to Physics Elementary study of major topics of physics: Motion, forces, gravity, matter, energy, momentum, rotation, oscillation, sound, heat, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, light, quantum physics, atoms, nuclei, and relativity. --- # PHYS 49 — Independent Study in Physics In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Physics. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. Formerly POSCI 1. --- # POSCI 2 — Comparative Government Comparative analysis of political leadership, citizenship participation, centers of power, and political problems of selected governments. --- # POSCI 3 — International Relations Nature of relations among nation-states: Analysis of basic forces affecting the formulation of foreign policy, dynamics of international politics, survey of rise and development of nation-state system, problems of nationalism and imperialism with emphasis on development since World War II, and the evolution and operation of the United Nations. --- # POSCI 4 — Political Theory Examination of various theoretical approaches that explore basic political problems and proposed solutions: Analysis of selected theories and their relevance to contemporary socio-political concerns. --- # POSCI 6 — The U.S. Constitution and Criminal Due Process Survey and analysis of people’s rights under criminal and civil law: Procedural civil liberties and rights (defendants, court personnel, and police), concepts of due process and equal protection, search and seizure, and applications of principles and practices to everyday life. --- # POSCI 16 — State and Local Government Survey of government institutions and politics in California and the San Francisco Bay Area: Development of public policy and current issues such as federalism, elections, taxation, land use, and political parties. --- # POSCI 21 — Overview of the California Court System and State Law Introduction to functions of the California State Court System: Trial Courts, Appellate Courts and the Supreme Court. Review of federal judicial branch history, selected state laws, courtroom personnel and protocol, due process protections and legal terminology. --- # POSCI 49 — Independent Study in Political Science In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Political Science. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # POSCI 50 — Student Leadership Introduction to the principles and types of leadership: Historical overview of student leadership, models of leadership, bureaucracy, decision-making processes at a college. --- # PSYC C1000 — Introduction to Psychology This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. Formerly PSYCH 1A. --- # PSYCH 6 — Social Psychology Psychological aspects of human social life involved in the relationship between identity and social structure: Human behavior in the context of the individual as an acting and interacting member of various groups in society. --- # PSYCH 7A — Psychology of Childhood Physical, intellectual, and emotional growth of children from conception to puberty: Factors of heredity and environment as determinants of this development. --- # PSYCH 12 — Human Sexuality Exploration and analysis of the multifaceted aspects of human sexuality: Psychological, physiological, anatomical, sociological, legal, medical, educational, and cultural experiences of sex, gender, sexual orientations, birth control devices, and pregnancy, while emphasizing diversity. --- # PSYCH 21 — Lifespan Human Development Human development from conception to death: Theories of development, research methods; physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes of the life span with developmental issues; nature vs. nurture, continuity vs. discontinuity, stability vs. instability. --- # PSYCH 24 — Abnormal Psychology Survey of major psychological disorders: Historical perspectives of various theoretical models (biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, existential, socio-cultural); review of research for understanding of origins and most promising treatments. --- # PSYCH 26 — Culture and Psychology Culture influences on human behavior and mental processes: Examination of the diversity on human thought, feelings, and behavior, and the underlying reasons for such diversity. --- # PSYCH 28 — Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology Introduction to research methods for psychology: Research design; experimental procedures; descriptive methods; instrumentation; collection, analysis, and reporting of research data; review of research design and methodology in various sub-disciplines of psychology. --- # PSYCH 49 — Independent Study in Psychology In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Psychology. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # SOCSC 19 — Introduction to Global Studies Survey of globalization: Role of geography, institutions, and major actors; history of globalization; debates related to globalization; interdependence and conflict between different systems; global citizenship. --- # SOCSC 20 — Global Issues Global issues with emphasis on several major areas of concern: Population trends, economic development and inequality, basic human needs (for food, water health care), human rights, international conflict and security concerns, and environmental problems. --- # SOC 1 — Introduction to Sociology Basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology: Analysis and explanation of social structure, group dynamics, socialization and the self, social stratification, culture and diversity, social change and global dynamics. --- # SOC 2 — Social Problems Study of society through the application of sociological principles and critical thinking skills to the identification and analysis of selected social problems: Poverty, racism/sexism, drug abuse, crime, population control. --- # SOC 5 — Minority Groups Analysis of racial, religious, and ethnic minority groups: General principles of dominant-minority group relations. --- # SOC 8 — Crime and Deviance Sociological exploration of the nature, extent, and causes of crime and deviance: Corporate crime, property and violent crime, drug culture, sex work, the criminal justice system, stigmatization, and the socio-political impact of crime and deviance. --- # SOC 13 — Sociology of the Family Social factors which contribute to marriage and family: Changing historic, economic, and socio-cultural forces that shape intimate and familial relationships --- # SOC 49 — Independent Study in Sociology In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Sociology. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # SOC 120 — Introduction to Research Methods Introduction to empirical research for the social sciences: Nature of theory, hypotheses, variables, ethics of research; application of qualitative and quantitative analytic tools including survey, observational, experimental, case study, and comparative historical research. --- # SPAN 1A — Elementary Spanish Development and application of language skills and cultural exploration of the Spanish speaking world: Study and practice in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Spanish; readings in Spanish and Latin-American life and culture; course conducted with Spanish as the primary language of instruction. This course is the equivalent of two years of high school. --- # SPAN 1B — Elementary Spanish Continuation of SPAN 1A: Development and application of language skills and cultural exploration of the Spanish speaking world; study and practice in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Spanish; readings in Spanish and Latin-American life and culture; course conducted with Spanish as the primary language of instruction. --- # SPAN 2A — Intermediate Spanish I Conversation, analysis and composition based on selected readings from short stories and articles on culture and history of the Spanish-speaking world: Exploration of culturally relevant topics; grammar review of indicative tenses, imperative and subjunctive mood; expansion of vocabulary and idioms; course conducted in Spanish. --- # SPAN 2B — Intermediate Spanish II Analysis and composition based on selected readings from Spanish and Latin American literature, articles on culture and history of the Spanish-speaking world: Exploration of culturally relevant topics; continued grammar review with emphasis on past subjunctive and sequence of tenses; advanced conversation; expansion of vocabulary and idioms; course is conducted in Spanish. --- # SPAN 22A — Spanish for Bilingual Speakers I Spanish language and culture for students whose native language is Spanish: Critical reading and discussion of selected readings in Spanish with emphasis on reading development, spelling (orthography), grammar, lexical expansion, and composition. Cultural topics of Spain, Latin America, and Latinos in the US are emphasized in the class. This course is equivalent to two years of high school study. --- # SPAN 22B — Spanish for Bilingual Speakers II Continuation of SPAN 22A: Intermediate and advanced intermediate Spanish for students whose native language is Spanish; critical reading and discussion of selected readings in Spanish with emphasis on reading development, orthography, grammar, lexical expansion and composition. --- # SPAN 30A — Beginning Conversational Spanish Introduction to conversational Spanish: Use of modern colloquial Spanish in conversation, and elementary grammar. --- # SPAN 30B — Beginning Conversational Spanish Continuation of SPAN 30 A: Use of modern colloquial Spanish in conversation, and elementary grammar. --- # SPAN 33A — Beginning Nauatl Language and Culture Development of Nauatl language conversational and oral skills: Study and comprehension of the Nauatl language applied to cultural practices; speaking, translating, and interpreting an indigenous language at the beginning level. --- # SPAN 33B — Intermediate Nauatl Language and Culture Continuation of SPAN 33A: Study and comprehension of the Nauatl language applied to cultural practices; speaking, translating, and interpreting an indigenous language at the intermediate level. --- # SPAN 33C — Advanced Nauatl Language and Culture Continuation of SPAN 33B: Study and comprehension of the Nauatl language applied to cultural practices; speaking, translating, and interpreting an indigenous language at the advanced level. --- # SPAN 36A — Introduction to Aztec-Mexica Culture and Nauatl Language I Development and application of language skills and cultural exploration of the Nauatl (Aztec) speaking world: Study and practice in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Nauatl (Aztec); readings in contemporary and old Mexican (Nauatl) life and culture. --- # SPAN 36B — Introduction to Aztec-Mexica Culture and Nauatl Language II Continuation of SPAN 36A: Further development and application of language skills and cultural exploration of the Nauatl (Aztec) speaking world; Study and practice in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Nauatl (Aztec); readings in contemporary and old Mexican (Nauatl) life and culture. --- # SPAN 40 — Hispanic Civilization and Culture Study of Hispanic civilization and culture: Readings in Spanish designed to develop active language skills. --- # SPAN 49 — Independent Study in Spanish In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Spanish. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # SPAN 53A — Beginning Mam Language and Culture Development of Mam language conversational and oral skills: Study and comprehension of the Mam language applied to cultural practices; study and practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Mam. This course is equivalent to two years of high school study. --- # SPAN 53B — Intermediate Mam Language and Culture Continuation of SPAN 53A: Study and comprehension of the Mam language applied to cultural practices; speaking, translating, and interpreting an indigenous language at the intermediate level. --- # SPAN 53C — Advanced Mam Language and Culture Continuation of SPAN 53B: Study and comprehension of the Mam language applied to cultural practices; speaking, translating, and interpreting an indigenous language at the advanced level. --- # SPFT 7A — Swim X-Fit I - Fundamentals Activity course: Development of fundamental fitness level utilizing a hybrid of swimming, vertical aquatic training, strength and core activities to create a high intensity workout. --- # SPFT 7B — Swim X-Fit II - Beginning Activity course: Development of beginning fitness level utilizing a hybrid of swimming, vertical aquatic training, strength and core activities to create a high intensity workout. --- # SPFT 7C — Swim X-Fit III - Intermediate Activity course: Development of intermediate fitness level utilizing a hybrid of swimming, vertical aquatic training, strength and core activities to create a high intensity workout. --- # SPFT 7D — Swim X-Fit IV - Experienced Activity course: Development of experienced fitness levels utilizing a hybrid of swimming, vertical aquatic training, strength and core activities to create a high intensity workout. --- # SPFT 9 — Swimming Conditioning Activity class: Application of competitive swim training techniques, increase cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. --- # SPFT 33 — Aerobics Activity class: Development of personal fitness with a focus on cardiovascular and respiratory fitness through various group exercise activities. --- # SPFT 34 — Step Aerobics Activity class: Development of personal fitness using a step platform and step combinations that focus on developing the cardiovascular system. --- # SPFT 35 — Bootcamp Activity class: Functional fitness, circuit training style exercise program for individuals interested in developing and improving their total physical and mental health, including cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, nutrition and weight management, and stress control. --- # SPFT 36 — Aerobic Circuits Activity class: Development of personal fitness with an emphasis on the cardiovascular, muscular and respiratory systems through a variety of exercise activities. --- # SPFT 37A — Core and Restore I - Fundamentals Activity class: Development of fundamental abdominal and core strength and stability in conjunction with using a roller to decrease stress and muscle tension throughout the body, as well as providing muscular rehabilitation. --- # SPFT 37B — Core and Restore II - Beginning Activity class: Development of beginning abdominal and core strength and stability in conjunction with using a roller to decrease stress and muscle tension throughout the body, as well as providing muscular rehabilitation. --- # SPFT 37C — Core and Restore III - Intermediate Activity class: Development of intermediate level abdominal and core strength and stability in conjunction with using a roller to decrease stress and muscle tension throughout the body, as well as providing muscular rehabilitation. --- # SPFT 37D — Core and Restore IV - Experienced Activity class: Development of experienced level abdominal and core strength and stability in conjunction with using a roller to decrease stress and muscle tension throughout the body, as well as providing muscular rehabilitation. --- # SPFT 54A — Cross Fitness I - Fundamentals Activity class: Basic introduction to an individualized program for achieving muscle tone and endurance. --- # SPFT 54B — Cross Fitness II - Beginning Activity class: Moderate introduction to an individualized program for achieving muscle tone and endurance. --- # SPFT 54C — Cross Fitness III - Intermediate Activity class: Intermediate training that employs resistive exercises which will improve lifetime fitness and overall body fitness with an emphasis on weights. --- # SPFT 54D — Cross Fitness IV - Experienced Activity class: Experienced training that employs an advanced principle of resistive exercises which will improve lifetime fitness and overall body fitness with an emphasis on weights. --- # SPFT 59A — Strength Training for Sports I - Fundamentals Activity class: Fundamental introduction to strength training for a specific sport. --- # SPFT 59B — Strength Training for Sports II - Beginning Activity class: Beginning level strength training for a specific sport. --- # SPFT 59C — Strength Training for Sports III - Intermediate Activity class: Intermediate level strength training for a specific sport. --- # SPFT 59D — Strength Training for Sports IV - Competition Activity class: Competitive level strength training for a specific sports. --- # SPFT 67A — Sports Training I - Fundamentals Activity class: Fundamental level of sport specific fitness training to increase sport performance. --- # SPFT 67B — Sports Training II - Beginning Activity class: Fundamental level of sport specific fitness training to increase sport performance. --- # SPFT 67C — Sports Training III - Intermediate Activity class: Intermediate level of sport specific fitness training to increase sport performance. --- # SPFT 67D — Sport Training IV - Experienced Activity class: Competition level of sport specific fitness training to increase sport performance. --- # SPFT 86A — Flag Football I - Fundamentals Activity class: Basic principles and skills in flag football. --- # SPFT 86B — Flag Football II - Beginning Activity class: Beginning development of flag football skills. --- # SPFT 86C — Flag Football III - Intermediate Activity class: Intermediate development of flag football skills. --- # SPFT 86D — Flag Football IV - Competitive Activity class: Advanced development of flag football skills. --- # THART 2 — Introduction to the Theatre Arts Introduction to the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists: Elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Survey of different periods, styles and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including required attendance of theatre productions. --- # THART 11 — Principles and Theory of Improvisation Introduction to the principles and theory of improvisation: Improvised acting and development of dramatic imagination, problem solving, and communicative potential through increasing grasp of dramatic processes. --- # THART 20 — Script Analysis Script analysis for theatrical production: Principles, theories and techniques of play script analysis. --- # THART 21 — Acting I Application basic acting theory to performance and develops the skills of interpretation of drama through acting: Skills for performance including line-learning, stage movement, vocal production, and interpretation of text. --- # THART 22 — Acting II Continuation of Acting I: Exploration of theories and techniques used in preparation for the interpretation of drama through acting. Emphasis placed on deepening the understanding of the acting process through character analysis, monologues, and scenes. --- # THART 31 — Rehearsal and Production I Theatrical production and performance: Practical and creative experience producing a performance for an audience. --- # THART 32 — Rehearsal and Production II Continuation of THART 31: More extensive practical and creative experiences in the work and art of producing a performance for an audience at an intermediate level. --- # THART 33 — Rehearsal and Production III Continuation of THART 32: More extensive practical and creative experience in the work and art of producing a performance for an audience at an advanced level. --- # THART 34 — Rehearsal and Production IV Continuation of THART 33: Continuation of practical and creative experiences in the work and art of producing a performance for an audience at a professional level. --- # THART 40 — Stagecraft Practical experience in various phases of technical theatre: Scene design, lighting, sounds, costumes, set construction, painting; organizing a production. --- # THART 41 — Introduction to Stage Lighting Study and execution stage lighting: Emphasis on equipment, control, color and their relationship to design. --- # THART 49 — Independent Study in Theatre Arts In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in theater arts. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. --- # WELD 200 — Special Projects Laboratory Designed for advanced students: Upgrading of specific welding skills and selected welding projects. --- # WELD 203A — Beginning Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding GTAW (TIG): Safe welding practices, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) theory and equipment. --- # WELD 203B — Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Continuation of WELD 203A: Safe welding practices, personal protective equipment (PPE), material safety data sheets (MSDS) theory and equipment. --- # WELD 203C — Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Continuation of WELD 203B: Advanced applications of GTAW (TIG) welding including safe welding practices, personal protective equipment (PPE), material safety data sheets (MSDS) theory, equipment and advanced processes. --- # WELD 203D — Certification Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW): Safe welding practices, personal protective equipment (PPE), material safety data sheets (MSDS), defects, equipment and weld procedures. Laboratory includes certification testing and practice. --- # WELD 204A — Wire Feed Welding I (GMAW) Wire Feed Welding I: Introduction to wire feed welding, welding safety, process theory, metal transfer, shielding gases, filler selection, electricity, weld symbols, and laboratory manipulation on closed-root on steel welding with gas-shielded wire. --- # WELD 204B — Wire Feed Welding II (FCAW) Wire Feed Welding II : Intermediate wire feed welding, welding and shop safety, theory, welding symbols, and closed-root welding on steel plates using both gas-shielded and self-shieldedflux-cored wire. --- # WELD 204C — Wire Feed Welding III (ADV) Wire Feed Welding III: Advanced Wire Feed level. Using skills and knowledge learned from previous classes which focused on welding and shop safety, welding symbols, and closed-root welding on steel plates using both GMAW and FCAW processes, students will apply both to various projects to be decided by the instructor. --- # WELD 204D — Wire Feed Welding (Certification) Wire Feed Welding qualification (certification) : GMAW, self-shielded and gas-shielded (FCAW/FCAW-G) : Safe welding practices, personal protective equipment (PPE), material safety data sheets (MSDS), defects, equipment and weld procedures. Laboratory includes certification testing and practice. --- # WELD 205 — Introduction to Welding Introduction to welding: Survey of manual processes (SMAW, GTAW, Oxygen-acetylene welding and cutting) and semi-automatic welding processes (wire feed, e.g. GMAW and FCAW), personal protective equipment (PPE), hazards associated with welding, identification of safe welding practices, and understanding a safety data sheets (SDS). --- # WELD 211A — Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (SMAW) Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (SMAW) (AKA: "Stick", "Arc"): Introductory level SMAW including welding safety, process theory, electrode selection, electricity, weld symbols, laboratory manipulation on closed-root on steel welding with E6010 and E7018 electrodes. --- # WELD 211B — Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (Intermediate) Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (SMAW) (AKA "Stick", "Arc"): Intermediate level SMAW including welding and shop safety, process theory, electrode selection, electricity, weld symbols, material prep, laboratory manipulation: closed and open-root steel welding with E6010 and E7018 electrodes. --- # WELD 211C — Shielded Metal Arc Welding III, (Open Root) Shielded Metal Arc Welding III (Stick): Advanced SMAW including welding safety, Carbon Arc cutting, proficiency in weld quality, joint fit-up, and Open-Root welding on steel plates with E6010 and 7018 electrodes. Students will have the opportunity to take American Welding Society (AWS) Certification tests. --- # WELD 211D — Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Certification) Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Certification: Safe welding practices, personal protective equipment (PPE), material safety data sheets (MSDS), Code, defects, equipment and welder qualifications procedures. Laboratory includes welder qualification (certification) testing under AWS D1.1 and practice. --- # WELD 215A — Welding Processes for ECT Technicians: Arc Welding Survey of various welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW): Personal protective equipment (PPE), hazards associated with welding, identification of safe welding practices, and review of Safety Data Sheets (SDS). --- # WELD 215B — Brazing and Soldering for ECT Technicians Basic principles and skills for Oxygen Acetlyene Welding: Oxygen-acetylene welding, brazing (steel plate and copper pipe) and soldering (copper pipe); safe welding practices, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); and hands-on welding practice. --- # WELD 221A — Beginning Oxygen-Acetylene Welding (OAW) Basic principles and skills for Oxygen Acetlyene Welding OAW (Gas Welding): Safe welding practices, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); and hands-on welding practice. --- # WELD 221B — Intermediate Oxygen-Acetylene Welding (OAW) Continuation of WELD 221A: Expansion of out-of-position welding and welding thicker materials. --- # WELD 230 — Introduction to Welding Metallurgy Welding metallurgy theory: Bonding, crystalline structures, phase diagram (Thermodynamics), kinetics, solidification, defects, strength, strengthening mechanisms. --- # WELD 231A — Pipe Welding with SMAW (1G-R) Theory and practical application of pipe joint preparation and design: Open-root 1G-R, analysis of joint configuration, plasma and flame cutting of pipes, electrode selections, pipe welding print and welding symbols, SMAW pipe joints, non-destructive and destructive test and qualitative concepts of evaluation as found in industry standards. --- # WELD 231B — Pipe Welding with SMAW (5G) Continuation of WELD 231A: Theory and practical application of pipe joint preparation, design, and welding open-root 5G, analysis of joint configuration, plasma and flame cutting of pipes, electrode selections, pipe welding print and welding symbols, SMAW pipe joints, non-destructive and destructive test and qualitative concepts of evaluation as found in industry standards. --- # WELD 231C — Pipe Welding with SMAW (6G + 2G) Theory and practical application of pipe joint preparation and design: Open-root 6G and 2G, analysis of joint configuration, plasma and flame cutting of pipes, electrode selections, pipe welding print and welding symbols, SMAW pipe joints, non-destructive and destructive test and qualitative concepts of evaluation as found in industry standards. --- # WELD 231D — Pipe Welding with SMAW (Certification) Theory and practical application of pipe joint preparation and design: Open-root groove welds, analysis of joint configuration, plasma and flame cutting of pipes, electrode selections, pipe welding print and welding symbols, SMAW pipe joints, non-destructive and destructive test and qualitative concepts of evaluation as found in industry standards. --- # WELD 240 — Introduction to Weld Inspection Basic code interpretation and nondestructive test methods theory: Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Magnetic Particle (MAG) Die Penetrant Visual Inspection. --- # WELD 255 — Survey Course for the Skilled Trades Introduction to the skilled trades WELDING: covers safety, career opportunities, and hands on experience. Part of a four part series trades survey class including Machining 255, Carpentry 255, Wood Technology 255. --- # WELD 466M — Work Experience in Welding Technology Supervised employment providing opportunities in Welding or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # WDTEC 10 — Wood Technology I Introduction to the technology of woodworking trades: Discussion and demonstration (SOP-safe operating procedures) of safe operation of stationary and portable power tools; milling, sawing, shaping, sanding, assembly, and finishing techniques; sharpening, machine maintenance, process planning. --- # WDTEC 10L — Wood Technology Laboratory I Lab component of WDTEC 10: Laboratory practices to supplementing theory presented in WDTEC 10; practice of safe operation of stationary and portable power tools; milling, sawing, shaping, sanding, assembly, and finishing techniques; sharpening, machine maintenance, process planning. --- # WDTEC 11 — Furniture Cabinet Layout I Drafting, layout, and detailing for the woodworking trades: Interpreting and producing shop drawings, applying joinery appropriate to various quality standard grades, solid wood forms, and geometric constructions. --- # WDTEC 20 — Wood Technology II Continuation of WDTEC 010: 32mm cabinet-making systems; complex forms; machine maintenance; wood bending; advanced construction problems and techniques; finishing; hardware; adhesives and abrasives, hand tool conditioning and use; and related class projects. --- # WDTEC 20L — Wood Technology Laboratory II Laboratory component of WDTEC 20: 32mm cabinet-making systems fabrication sequence, CNC operation, wood bending, advanced construction problems and techniques, finishing, hardware, adhesives and abrasives, hand tool conditioning and use, and related class projects. --- # WDTEC 21 — Furniture Cabinet Layout II Continuation of WDTEC 11: Interpreting and producing shop drawings, applying joinery appropriate to various quality standard grades, solid wood forms, and geometric constructions; using the computer as a tool for designing, drawing, generating cut lists, detailing cabinets plans, performing panel optimization plans, and cost/time analysis for the cabinetmaking industry. --- # WDTEC 30 — CAD/CAM Techniques in the Cabinet-Making Industry Fundamentals of computer-assisted design (CAD), computer-assisted machining (CAM), fabrication techniques, and methodology: Theory, practice, and application with CAD/CAM software and CNC machinery commonly used in the contemporary woodworking industry. --- # WDTEC 40 — Advanced CAD/CAM Techniques in the Cabinet-Making Industry Advanced principles of computer-assisted design (CAD), computer-assisted machining (CAM), fabrication techniques, and methodology: Theory, practice, and application with CAD/CAM software and CNC machinery commonly used in the contemporary woodworking industry. --- # WDTEC 200 — Special Projects Laboratory Open laboratory: Upgrading of specific wood technology skills and selected wood technology projects. --- # WDTEC 210A — Traditional Japanese Hand Tools and Joinery I Instruction and practice in the selection, sharpening, conditioning, and use of high-quality traditional woodworking hand tools: Emphasis on hand tools from Japan—sharpening stones, chisels, planes and saws, and traditional Japanese joinery. --- # WDTEC 210B — Traditional Japanese Hand Tools and Joinery II Skills, tools and information acquired in WDTEC 210A are put to use in the construction of a series of projects based on traditional Japanese joinery construction: Specialty tools, chamfer, rabbet, and plow planes, kebiki, azebiki saws, yariganna (spear planes) and more refined techniques of sharpening, planing and joinery construction. --- # WDTEC 210C — Traditional Japanese Hand Tools and Joinery III Continuation of WDTEC 210B: Development and presentation of advanced projects, with exploration of more substantial and mature joinery work --- # WDTEC 210D — Small Yard and Garden Structures Fundamentals of design and construction of small structures for the yard and garden: Focus on developing designs with structural joinery construction projects. --- # WDTEC 223 — CAL-OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Training CAL-OSHA 30-hour general industry training: Industry Standards for regulations covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards for the General Industry 29 CFR 1926. --- # WDTEC 255 — Survey Course for the Skilled Trades Introduction to the skilled trades Wood Technology: Topics include safety, career opportunities, and hands on experience. Part of a four part series trades survey class including Welding 255, Carpentry 255, Machine Technology 255. --- # WDTEC 271 — Artisans in Wood I Training in basic woodworking and communication skills: Hands-on practice with tools and materials of cabinet and furniture making, safe and efficient application of machine-oriented woodworking techniques; emphasis on communication and problem-solving skills related to woodworking industry. --- # WDTEC 272 — Artisans in Wood II Continued training in woodworking and communication skills: Hands-on practice with advanced woodworking techniques; multi phase production techniques; project and production team management. --- # WDTEC 466N — Work Experience in Wood Technology Supervised employment providing opportunities in wood technology or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period. --- # WDTEC 810 — Traditional Japanese Woodworking Instruction and practice in the selection, sharpening, conditioning, and use of high quality traditional woodworking hand tools; emphasis on hand tools from Japan-sharpening stones, chisels, planes and saws, and traditional Japanese joinery. --- # WDTEC 811 — Japanese Garden Structures Fundamentals of design and construction of small structures for the yard and garden: Focus on developing designs with structural joinery construction projects.