# Southwestern College — full catalog > Generated 2026-06-21T20:38:35.933Z from a crawl of swccd.edu. 1625 records (155 programs · 1470 courses · 0 resource pages). # Academic and Career Exploration The Academic and Career Exploration Certificate provides a structured pathway for students to discover their academic interests and potential career paths. Through a combination of courses, students can explore various fields of study, develop essential job search skills, and gain insights into potential career options. This certificate program equips students with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed major and career decisions. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/academicexploration/academicexploration-cert/ --- # Forensic Studies Students with an interest in the field of criminal justice, but with a particular interest in science and evidence collection, are encouraged to pursue the Forensic Studies Associate in Science Degree. This program was designed to prepare interested persons for careers as field evidence technicians and forensic lab technicians. Persons engaged in this vocational area aid investigators at crime scenes. Specifically, they locate, collect, and analyze evidence. Typically, they work with field investigators in the course of criminal or civil investigations. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/administration-justice/crime-scene-investigator-as/ --- # Criminal Justice Students who wish to major in the Administration of Justice program and plan to go on to a four-year institution are encouraged to pursue an associate in arts degree in criminal justice. The coursework is designed to offer the student a two-year degree program while preparing the student for typically required courses at a college offering a bachelor’s or higher-degree program. Criminal Justice majors may complete all of their lower-division requirements at Southwestern College. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/administration-justice/criminal-justice-aa/ --- # Cyber-Forensic Designed to provide students with the knowledge and tools to understand how to secure networks, operating systems, and programs function. Emphasis is placed on developing the theoretical and practical skills needed to maintain security on mission-critical data and systems. Designed to meet the training needs of government and industry employees. Covers a variety of information forensic/security disciplines which include both information technology forensic/security training to support and design systems that are safe from cyber-attacks. Prepares students for industry certifications employing… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/administration-justice/cyber-forensic-as/ --- # Art Stresses the study of art as form and content. Designed to develop the student’s perceptual and conceptual abilities in the context of art history and society. Designed to give the student an opportunity to develop his/her technical skills, aesthetic awareness, personal expression, and critical analysis. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/art/art-aa/ --- # Graphic Design Designed for the art student desiring to enter the field of graphic communication and intended for students who plan to transfer to a university or seek employment after completion of coursework at Southwestern College. Employment is possible at advertising agencies, design studios, printers, typesetters, sign companies, newspapers, corporate art departments, government agencies, television studios, and publishers. Self-employment as a freelance artist is also an option. In all cases, internships should be part of the preparation for employment. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/art/graphic-design-aa/ --- # Photography and Digital Imaging Educates students with a sound background in technical skills and theory while increasing their conceptual abilities. Two groups within this program of studies, photographic arts and photography for industry, provide the student with basic aesthetic principles and technical skills needed for entry into the field of professional photography. Students are encouraged to develop critical and aesthetic judgment while achieving technical experience. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/art/photography-and-digital-imaging-aa/ --- # Professional Photography Prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences, and to record events and people, via digital, film, and still photography. Includes instruction in specialized camera and equipment operation, applications to commercial and industrial needs, and business operations. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/art/professional-photography-certificate/ --- # Studio Arts Designed to provide students with a broad visual arts education and for the major who wishes to transfer to a four-year college or university. Coursework focuses on both form and content while developing the student’s technical skills, aesthetic awareness, personal expression, and critical analysis. In addition, the curriculum encourages the student’s perceptual and conceptual abilities in the context of art history and society. Most universities require students to present a portfolio for evaluation to be admitted; therefore, students should keep a portfolio of their work from Southwestern C… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/art/studio-arts-aa/ --- # Asian American Studies Housed under the History and Ethnic Studies department, Asian American Studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines the socio-cultural, geo-political, and intersectional identities of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the United States. This program seeks to address the intersection of gender, sexuality, class, spirituality, and ability with the racialize identities of "Asian Americans and Pasifika." Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/asian-american-studies/asian-american-studies-aa/ --- # Astronomy Some areas of study in astronomy include the solar system, stars and stellar evolution, interstellar medium, compact objects and black holes, the Milky Way and galaxies, and cosmology. Astronomers work for educational institutions as professors and researchers, for government agencies (e.g. NASA, national observatories, national laboratories), or in space industries. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/astronomy/astronomy-as/ --- # Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology Based on the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Certification Program (ASE). Courses fulfill the needs of beginning and advanced students and those in the field who require upgrading. Prepares students for the National ASE Certification exams. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/automotive-technology/auto-ev-tech-as/ --- # Automotive Technology Based on the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Certification Program (ASE). Courses fulfill the needs of beginning and advanced students and those in the field who require upgrading. Prepares students for the National ASE Certification exams. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/automotive-technology/automotive-technology-as/ --- # Biology Lower-division requirements are not the same for all universities, and there are differences among the areas of specialization. However, the courses listed below meet the lower-division requirements for most universities offering a bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the biological sciences. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/biology/biology-bs/ --- # Business Administration Prepares the student in the field of business administration with an understanding of the concepts of accounting, business law, business communications, computers and information processing, economics, statistics, and calculus. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/business-administration/business-administration-aa/ --- # Finance Prepares students in the field of finance with an understanding of the concepts of accounting, legal environment, business communications, economics, statistics, financial planning, money management, and securities. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/business-administration/finance-aa/ --- # Management Prepares students in the field of management with an understanding of the concepts of accounting, human resources, production and operations, organizational behavior, statistics and management science, legal environment, business communications, and economics. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/business-administration/management-aa/ --- # Marketing Prepares students in the field of marketing with an understanding of the concepts of marketing functions such as sales, advertising, marketing research, product development, distribution, and pricing. Covers additional concepts of accounting, economics, legal environment, and business communication. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/business-administration/marketing-aa/ --- # Business Management Designed to provide students with key concepts for careers in business management, including the areas of administration, management, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, supervision, banking, small business, merchandising, international trade, accounting, ebusiness and information systems. Explores the theories, history, principles, skills, practices, laws, ethics, and technologies governing the increasingly global business environment. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/business-management/business-management-as/ --- # Ebusiness & Ecommerce Prepares students to conduct retail activities of businesses operating online. Career opportunities include working as a marketing specialist and a social media marketer. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/business-management/ebusiness-intermediate-certificate/ --- # Entrepreneurship and Small Business Prepares students for careers as entrepreneurs and small business owners. This can include careers within start-up operations, the purchase of existing businesses, entering a family business, obtaining a license for and running a franchise, owning and running a microbusiness or operating as successful side gig. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/business-management/entrepreneurship-small-business-intermediate-certificate/ --- # Financial and Investment Services Specialty Prepares students for entry level positions within banking and finance such as working as bank teller, an entry-level job as a financial services representative, a position as an assistant to a financial planner or to a pension fund manager. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/business-management/financial-and-investment-services-specialty-certificate/ --- # Financial Services Designed to provide students with a basic understanding of financial services and investments which is required for a wide variety of positions in the financial services industry. Covers banking services, including loans, deposit accounts, lines of credit, sales or inventory financing, certificates of deposit, cash management, and mutual funds as well as investment principles, including markets, stock and bonds, investment funds, and insurance investments. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/business-management/financial-services-certificate/ --- # Project Management Organized and effective project management is an important part of the logistics necessary for success for many leaders, supervisors and managers. Project managers take the lead on key initiatives and ensure that projects meet objectives by managing people, processes, and information. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/business-management/project-management-certificate/ --- # Marketing and Sales Prepares students for in-person and on-line marketing jobs and gigs within small to medium sized businesses and as entrepreneurs. Job positions include marketing specialist, assistant marketing manager, assistant marketing services manager, social media marketer, and sales associate. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/business-management/social-marketing-emphasis-certificate/ --- # Chemistry Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter, its structure, and the means by which it is converted from one form to another. Related to chemistry is molecular biology. Students interested in matter as it applies to life should also take courses in the life sciences. Most courses require mathematics prerequisites. Placement is determined by the Mathematics Assessment Process, which should be taken before registration. It is essential that students start with mathematics during the first semester. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/chemistry/chemistry-as/ --- # Communication Designed to provide students who desire a broad cultural education in the liberal arts and for the major who wishes to transfer to a four-year college or university. Coursework focuses on both theoretical principles of oral communication and practical application in public speaking in formal and informal debates. In addition, the curriculum encourages effective personal growth, citizenship, and social relations. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/communication/communication-aa/ --- # Communication Studies 2.0 Designed to provide students who desire a broad cultural education in the liberal arts and for the major who wishes to transfer to a four-year college or university. Coursework focuses on both theoretical principles of oral communication and practical application in public speaking in formal and informal debates. In addition, the curriculum encourages effective personal growth, citizenship, and social relations. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/communication/communication-studies2-transfer-aa/ --- # Urban Studies This transfer degree provides students with courses required to prepare for the Urban Studies major at SDSU and at other 4-year institutions. This degree focuses on cities and urban communities, with particular emphasis on their environments, peoples and cultures, economies and politics, and urban spaces and places. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/community-economic-urban-development/community-economic-urban-development-aa/ --- # Community, Economic and Urban Development Prepares students to work in leadership roles in private, public, and nonprofit organizations engaged in various community planning, economic development, and residential/commercial revitalization activities. Develops skills in community land-use planning, economic development, business planning, community leadership, design concepts, economics, and real estate principles and practices. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/community-economic-urban-development/community-economic-urban-development-as/ --- # Computer Aided Design and Drafting---Advanced Class provides students an opportunity to further examine, learn, and apply CAD skills as they relate to mechanical design and drafting. Computer aided drafting occupations include but are not limited to architectural and civil drafters, commercial and industrial designers, electrical and electronics drafters, mechanical drafters. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/computer-aided-design-drafting/computer-aided-design-and-drafting-advanced-certificate/ --- # Computer Aided Design and Drafting---Basic A basic certificate in CAD provides the student an opportunity to learn fundamental skills that are used in the mechanical engineering and product design and modification. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/computer-aided-design-drafting/computer-aided-design-and-drafting-basic-certificate/ --- # Computer Aided Design and Drafting Designed to provide students with the skills and technical knowledge requested by employers using CADD in a variety of disciplines. The program focuses on the development of CADD skills and problem-solving strategies in the development of two- and three-dimensional models. Additional engineering options allow students to acquire advanced CADD skills in areas of special interest. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/computer-aided-design-drafting/computer-aided-design-drafting-as/ --- # Design Technology Designed to provide the student with a background in several design technologies. The program trains the student in use of drafting software, mechanical design software, and 3D animation software. Students will design 3D models of mechanical parts and create 3D animated videos. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/computer-aided-design-drafting/design-technology-as/ --- # C++ Certificate **Certificate** Provides training in the C++ programming language to prepare for employment in the software industry. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/computer-information-systems/c-plus-plus-certificate/ --- # CIS: Computer Programming With an Emphasis on Applications---Basic Provides training in the theory and practice of computer programming emphasizing business and computer applications. Prepares students for employment as entry-level programmers or programmer aides and provides a foundation for students who wish to prepare for a career in the field of information technology. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/computer-information-systems/cis-computer-programming-emphasis-applications-basic-certificate/ --- # Information Systems Prepares students for many job opportunities needing skills in computer programming, systems analysis, end user application development, and administrative management. There is a demand for computer information system knowledge and skills for positions in finance, accounting and auditing, manufacturing, and marketing. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/computer-information-systems/cis-information-systems-aa/ --- # CIS---Systems Programming Emphasis Prepares students for employment as entry-level programmers in industry. Emphasizes development of the knowledge and abilities for writing code, optimizing functionality, version control, testing and debugging software. Develops software design, natural problem solving, algorithm development, strong technical, analytical, communication, and organizational skills for industrial, business, and scientific applications. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible for entry-level employment as Entry Level Systems Programmers, Entry Level Systems Integrators, Junior Systems Softwar… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/computer-information-systems/cis-systems-programming-emphasis-certificate/ --- # CIS---Web Designer Prepares students to work in an Internet Web design studio or to work independently as a freelance project consultant. Students receive training in creating, designing, testing, uploading, and maintaining multimedia Websites. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/computer-information-systems/cis-web-designer-certificate/ --- # CIS---Web Site Designer and Developer Prepares students to work in web design studios or computer firms, or as independent freelance web designers or search engine marketers. Creates responsive websites using coding and open-source software. Develops maximum search engine visibility. Designs websites and shopping carts for computer and portable devices. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/computer-information-systems/cis-website-designer-and-developer-as/ --- # CIS: Computer Programming With an Emphasis on Applications Provides training in the theory and practice of computer programming and software design emphasizing business and computer applications. Prepares students for employment in the programming field and provides a strong foundation for students who desire to transfer to work toward a bachelor’s degree in the area of information technology (IT). Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/computer-information-systems/computer-programming-emphasis-applications-as/ --- # Social Media Marketer The Social Media Marketer will form and optimize social media networks, design and implement a social media strategy for personal or commercial use. Covers hands-on use of exciting Web 2.0 interactivity for commercial and personal use and optimizes social networks. Designs and implements social media strategies with multiple platforms and measure success. Includes RSS feeds, blogs. wikis, casts, interactive video and photo sites, cloud computing industry. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/computer-information-systems/social-media-marketer-certificate/ --- # Computer Science Most careers in computer science require a bachelor’s degree, and some require a graduate-level degree. The coursework for this associate degree prepares students who plan to transfer and major in computer science with the lower-division computer programming and mathematics coursework required by most colleges and universities. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/computer-science/computer-science-aa/ --- # Construction Inspection Provides entry-level training to prepare students to become construction inspectors. Construction inspectors verify that contractors and subcontractors comply with the architect’s plans and the various uniform building codes. Construction inspection is recognized as a major career opportunity area by agencies of both industry and government. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/construction-inspection/construction-inspection-as/ --- # Construction Management Designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge for employment within the construction industry. The construction manager is an integral member of the building team and requires a broad range of professional knowledge in the areas of construction methods and materials, building codes, cost analysis and control, construction scheduling, and consulting with the design professions during initial planning stages of a building program. Areas in which graduates of this program might work include general contracting, project management for developers, facilities management, and… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/construction-inspection/construction-management-as/ --- # Professional Cooking Prepares students for work in the restaurant and hospitality industry by focusing on the development of kitchen skills and food handling techniques. Covers the preparation of food and the functions of ingredients, cooking methods, food economics, nutrition, safety, and sanitation in the kitchen. Emphasizes baking and pastry skills and the culinary kitchen. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/culinary-arts/culinary-arts-cooking-baking-advanced-certificate/ --- # Culinary Arts Prepares the student for the workplace in the restaurant and hospitality industry by focusing on the development of kitchen skills and food handling techniques. Covers the preparation of food and the functions of ingredients, cooking methods, food economics, nutrition, safety and sanitation in the kitchen. Emphasizes baking and pastry skills and the culinary kitchen. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/culinary-arts/culinary-arts-cooking-baking-as/ --- # Culinary Arts: Cooking Essentials Prepares students for employment in the culinary arts. Focusses on the development of culinary techniques, operational aptitude, safety, sanitation, cost control. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/culinary-arts/culinary-arts-cooking-essentials-basic-certificate/ --- # Professional Baking and Pastry Designed to prepare students to work as pastry chefs in local restaurants, hotels, resorts, bakeries, and catering establishments. Develops skills in food handling, bread and pastry baking, and decoration techniques. Introduces principles of bakery production and cost management. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/culinary-arts/professional-baking-pastry-certificate/ --- # Dance Dance is a rigorous, specialized area of the performing arts that communicates and expresses meaning, emotion, and cultural values. The field demands a high level of physical preparation as well as a thorough understanding of aesthetics. Designed to help students develop the technical skills and professional preparation for careers related to dance. Students develop their skills in ballet, jazz, and modern dance, concentrating on rhythm, musicality, coordination, and memory building techniques. It also offers the option to explore tap, ethnic, and social dance forms while offering opportuniti… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/dance/dance-aa/ --- # Dental Hygiene Prepares students for a career in dental hygiene through the study of humanities, social and natural sciences, and the field of dental hygiene. Emphasis is on clinical practice in the context of dental hygiene care. Graduates are eligible to apply to take both regional and national examinations for licensure. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/dental-hygiene/dental-hygiene-as/ --- # Economics Economics is the social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Many beginning positions in business and government are available to students with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/economics/economics-aa/ --- # Emergency Medical Technology and Paramedic Prepares students to give prehospital emergency care with classroom work and training in hospitals and in first-response vehicles in the field. Upon program completion, the students are eligible to take the exam for national certification. Students desiring to earn the associate in science degree should consult a counselor. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/emergency-medical-technology-paramedic/emergency-medical-technology-paramedic-as/ --- # Emergency Medical Technology Emergency medical technology is the study of emergency medical care and the evaluation and treatment of injuries. This program focuses on both technical and practical knowledge while providing requisite skills to evaluate and treat a wide variety of medical and trauma emergencies. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/emergency-medical-technology/emt-certificate/ --- # Engineering Provides a student the opportunity to complete all of the lower-division courses required for transfer to a university to pursue a degree in engineering. Designed to prepare a student for a professional career in industry, business, or government. The core courses provide the technical knowledge and skills for students who are interested in aerospace, chemical, mechanical, or nuclear engineering. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/engineering/engineering-as/ --- # ESL Communication The ESL Communication Certificate is designed for students with the goal of achieving a mastery of English language skills at the college level, sufficient to thrive in any professional, undergraduate, or graduate level setting where English is the dominant language. After completion of this certificate, students may choose to continue their undergraduate study to complete a degree or transfer to a university. Students will already have achieved completed coursework that fulfills general education for SWC, Cal-GETC, and/or four-year universities. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/english-second-language/esl-communication-certificate/ --- # English Designed to develop language skills for reading and writing. The study and analysis of literature provide contact with exemplary works of various cultures, genres, and historical periods. Composition courses develop the skills for effective communication, mental discipline, organization, coherence, and proper form. The student who is not prepared to enter ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGL 115) should consult a counselor to plan a program designed to improve his/her English skills. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/english/english-aa/ --- # Literature Designed to develop reading and writing skills. The required composition courses focus on techniques for effective communication and creative expression. The literature offerings include the traditional survey courses as well as specialized courses focusing on various topics, styles, and genres. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/english/literature-aa/ --- # Environmental Health and Safety Studies The Environmental Health and Safety Studies program concentrates on safeguarding workers and the environment by focusing on physical, chemical, and biological hazards that can exist in facilities managing hazardous materials and waste. Students will learn to control workplace hazards, apply emergency response techniques, and gain knowledge in the areas of regulatory compliance, toxicology, pollution prevention, and the cleanup of contaminated air, water, and soil. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/environmental-technology/environmental-management-as/ --- # Environmental Management The Environmental Health and Safety Studies program concentrates on safeguarding workers and the environment by focusing on physical, chemical, and biological hazards that can exist in facilities managing hazardous materials and waste. Students will learn to control workplace hazards, apply emergency response techniques, and gain knowledge in the areas of regulatory compliance, toxicology, pollution prevention, and the assessment/cleanup of contaminated air, water, and soil. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/environmental-technology/environmental-management-certificate/ --- # Occupational Health and Safety Emphasis on the recognition, evaluation, and control of hazardous agents in the work environment; regulations pertaining to the California and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration; the toxicological effects of hazardous agents in the workplace, occupational diseases and methods of prevention; industrial safety practices; the administration and management of safety programs; and monitoring techniques for airborne contaminants, noise, heat, illumination, and radiation. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/environmental-technology/occupational-health-safety-as/ --- # Waste Technician Emphasis on current hazardous waste and hazardous materials regulations, sustainability, environmental pollution issues, small business and large facility waste compliance, basic understanding of toxicology, and the cleanup of contaminated air, water, and soil. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/environmental-technology/waste-technician-certificate/ --- # Exercise Science Exercise science is the study of the processes through which individuals obtain optimal health, physical skills, and fitness. The academic foundation of exercise science is the study of human movement as it affects and is affected by physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, and mechanical parameters. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/exercise-science/exercise-science-aa/ --- # Fitness Specialist Certification---Advanced The Fitness Specialist program is designed to train and qualify students to function as entry-level, intermediate, and advanced group exercise leaders and personal trainers. Students will learn the scientific principles of exercise and physical conditioning, techniques of exercise leadership with groups and individuals, assessment and establishment of healthy behaviors, nutrition and the designing of safe, effective, and personalized exercise plans for a variety of clients. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/exercise-science/fitness-specialist-certification-advanced-certificate/ --- # Fitness Specialist Certification---Basic The Fitness Specialist program is designed to train and qualify students to function as entry-level, intermediate, and advanced group exercise leaders and personal trainers. Students will learn the scientific principles of exercise and physical conditioning, techniques of exercise leadership with groups and individuals, assessment and establishment of healthy behaviors, nutrition and the designing of safe, effective, and personalized exercise plans for a variety of clients. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/exercise-science/fitness-specialist-certification-basic-certificate/ --- # Kinesiology-Sports Medicine The Associate of Science Degree is designed to give students interested in a career in sports medicine, athletic training or physical therapy an opportunity to develop, practice and implement fundamental skills in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of various athletic/orthopedic injuries and related medical conditions. Using a combination of dynamic classroom learning and clinical experience, this program will set a foundation that will aid in the pursuit of a multitude of allied healthcare professions. Completion of this degree will also prepare students for further study or to obt… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/exercise-science/kinesiology-sports-med-as/ --- # Yoga Teacher Training - 200 Hour Yoga teachers design and instruct yoga classes for participants of various ability levels. They ensure through diligent planning, intelligent sequencing, and the inclusion of appropriate progressions of poses that each class experience is safe, effective and enjoyable for all participants. This program fulfills the requirement for the 200-hour registered yoga teacher (RYT) credential with Yoga Alliance and covers a wide range of topics from the history and philosophy of yoga, to basic alignment principles and teaching methodologies. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/exercise-science/yoga-teacher-training-200hour-certificate/ --- # Child Development Prepares students to transfer to colleges and universities offering a bachelor's degree in family sciences or child development for advanced careers with children and families. Students will acquire a cross-cultural understanding of the development of the child and families and the social and economic roles of diverse individuals, families and communities. Also prepares students for careers in early childhood. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/family-studies/child-development-aa/ --- # Child Development Teacher Designed to prepare students to qualify as teachers of young children. A practicum component allows students to apply theoretical knowledge to student teaching experience. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/family-studies/child-development-teacher-aa/ --- # Family and Child Services This certificate of proficiency prepares students to start their own business as nannies (professionals who provide care in the home of their clients), postpartum doulas (professionals who support parent(s) and infants subsequent to birth in their clients homes), or promotoras (professionals who support children and families through community outreach and education). The certificate contains a common set of core courses to be completed by all students and specialized coursework for the career pathway. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/family-studies/family-child-services-certificate/ --- # Spanish-to-English Associate Teacher Certificate **Degree** The Spanish-to-English teacher certificate meets the academic requirements for the associate teacher permit through the State Department of Education and Child Development Division. This certificate is comprised of four-core classes in child development, which are linked to four English as a Second Language courses. The program is designed for students to learn child development concepts while acquiring English language skills. The child development courses will begin with predominantly Spanish instruction. As students progress through the courses, English instruction will increase as their E… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/family-studies/spanish-to-english-associate-teacher-certificate/ --- # Film, Television and Media Arts Film, Television and Media Arts is the study of film, television, video, and new media technology. It combines elements of the visual and performing arts with writing, speech, computer science, theory, history, technology, criticism, literature, law, psychology, sociology, and management in the production of visual and aural communications. FTMA explores the broadening implications of producing media for new wider Internet and evolving distribution opportunities. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/film-television-media-arts/ftma-as/ --- # Entry Level Firefighter Offers degrees and certificates in a number of fields associated with the technology of fire protection, wildland firefighting, rescue and public safety. Provides students with core courses meeting the National Model recognized by Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) module curriculum, the requirements to become a National recognized Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and Certificate of Achievement courses required to become California State Fire Training (SFT) Firefighter 1 Certification for entry level employment opportunities throughout the state and nation. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/fire-science-technology/entry-level-firefighter-as/ --- # Regional Fire Academy Offers degrees and certificates in a number of fields associated with the technology of fire protection, wildland firefighting, rescue and public safety. Provides students with training and State Fire Training (SFT) Firefighter I Certification for entry level employment opportunities throughout the state and nation. Courses included are the Fire Science Technology Courses recognized by State Fire Training as the Firefighter I Certification, and are offered at the Regional Fire Academy. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/fire-science-technology/regional-fire-academy-certificate/ --- # French World languages courses are intended to provide required instruction for students majoring in foreign language; to meet the foreign language competency for graduation required by many colleges and universities; to afford credit in the humanities for students seeking to meet the general education transfer breadth requirements; and to provide instruction for students seeking foreign language skills for personal development. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/french/french-aa/ --- # Geographic Information Science---Continuing Students and Working Professionals The following certificate track is designed for 1) continuing students seeking training in Geographic Information Science (GIS) for their specific discipline, and 2) working professionals seeking GIS training for their present job. The program introduces both GIS concepts and applications. Special emphasis is on hands-on experience with the hardware, software, and techniques employed in science, industry, and academia. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/geography/geographic-information-science-continuing-students-working-professionals-certificate/ --- # Geospatial Technology Technician The following certificate track is designed for students seeking an entry-level position as a Geospatial Technology Technician. The program introduces both geospatial concepts and applications (including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and image analysis). Special emphasis is on hands-on experience with the hardware, software, and techniques employed in science, industry, and academia. All of the core courses in this certificate track are short-track (8-weeks in length) and 100% online; the internship course ( GEOG 153 ) will take place on campus or at a private or publi… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/geography/geospatial-technology-technician-certificate/ --- # Geology Geology is the study of the composition, structure, and evolution of the Earth. It is an interdisciplinary science that combines geological observations and concepts with those of biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. This department explores rocks, minerals, fossils, and the internal and external geophysical processes that continue to shape the Earth and its environments. Specialization within the field of geology ranges from engineering and geophysics to paleontology and marine geology. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/geology/geology-for-transfer-as/ --- # Foods and Nutrition Prepares students for transfer and entry-level positions in the field of nutrition. Explores the scientific principles of nutrition as it applies to health and diseases to help prepare students for jobs in the dietetics or nutrition fields. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/healthandwellness/foodsnutrition-as/ --- # Public Health The public health major provides a broad educational opportunity and exposure of undergraduate students to the field of public health and its many disciplines. The major prepares students to develop, implement, and assess public health programs conducted in varied settings, with diverse populations and aimed at reducing threats to public health. The major prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of settings, including government agencies, private/voluntary agencies, hospitals, clinics, and international programs. Students develop basic competencies in public health concepts, t… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/healthandwellness/public-health-as/ --- # History History is an academic department offering both breadth and focus. The study of history contributes to cultural literacy and develops critical thinking and other useful skills while helping students understand today and plan for tomorrow. Therefore, it provides a solid fundamental preparation for transfer as a history major or for a career in business, industry, government, or education. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/history/history-aa/ --- # Food and Beverage Management Prepares students with the operational and managerial capabilities needed to succeed in food and beverage management or ownership. Types of facilities include restaurants, cafes, catering/ events operations, hotels, cafeterias, and any other business that offers food and beverage. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/hospitality-tourism-management/hospitality-culinary-arts-food-services-management-advanced-certificate/ --- # Restaurant and Foodservice Management Prepares students with the operational and managerial capabilities needed to succeed in food and beverage management or ownership. Types of facilities include restaurants, cafes, catering/ events operations, hotels, cafeterias, and any other business that offers food and beverage. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/hospitality-tourism-management/hospitality-culinary-arts-food-services-management-as/ --- # Event Management Prepares students for careers in the events industry within social, corporate, and convention settings. Students will gain skills in planning, operations management, and marketing. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/hospitality-tourism-management/hospitality-event-convention-management-advanced-certificate/ --- # Event and Convention Management Prepares students for careers in the events industry within social, corporate, and convention settings. Students will gain skills in planning, operations management, and marketing. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/hospitality-tourism-management/hospitality-event-convention-management-as/ --- # Hotel Operations Prepares students with the operational and leadership capabilities needed for careers in the lodging industry. Career opportunities include guest service agent, concierge, sales associate, and hotel event associate. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/hospitality-tourism-management/hospitality-hotel-operations-management-advanced-certificate/ --- # Hotel Management Prepares students with the operational and managerial capabilities needed to succeed in the hotel industry. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/hospitality-tourism-management/hospitality-hotel-operations-management-as/ --- # Travel and Tourism Management Prepares students with the technical and leadership skills needed for careers in the travel and tourism industry. Career opportunities include travel agent, concierge, destination marketing associate, and tour operator. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/hospitality-tourism-management/hospitality-travel-and-tourism-management-as/ --- # Travel and Tourism This program prepares students with the skills needed for careers in the travel and tourism industry. Career opportunities include travel agent, concierge, and tour operator. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/hospitality-tourism-management/hospitality-travel-tourism-management-advanced-certificate/ --- # Humanities The program leading to an associate in arts degree represents an innovation in interdisciplinary education. The curriculum stresses an integrated, international view of culture with emphasis given to the synthesis of the departments of philosophy, art, music, drama, and literature in a historical context. Humanities majors will, of necessity, study the creative achievement of Western and non-Western civilizations and reflect upon the contributions of human culture made by both men and women. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/humanities/humanities-aa/ --- # International Business Provides a practical approach to the study of international trade topics relevant in today’s global economy. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/international-business/international-business-as/ --- # International Business---Basic Prepares students to work in the field of international business with an emphasis in export/import trade. Emphasizes a small business approach to the study of the field and provides training in key concepts and techniques that make an international trade organization successful. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/international-business/international-business-basic-certificate/ --- # International Business---Intermediate Prepares students for entry-level positions within cross-border trade, import-export and international business. Specific vocational positions relevant to this program include working for freight-forwarders, logistics and shipping companies, import-export companies, and US customs brokers. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/international-business/international-business-intermediate-certificate/ --- # Italian Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/italian/italian-aa/ --- # Japanese An A.A. in Japanese is intended: 1) to provide required instruction for students majoring in Japanese language; 2) to meet the foreign language requirement for graduation required by many colleges and universities (e.g., University of California San Diego); 3) to fulfill CalGETC Humanities requirements; and 4) to provide instruction for the student seeking Japanese language skills for career opportunities and personal development. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/japanese/japanese-aa/ --- # Journalism Prepares students for four-year programs leading to bachelor’s degrees and eventual careers in such fields as newspaper or magazine reporting and editing, book editing, industrial journalism, public relations, advertising, radio and television writing, teaching, and communication research. The courses give students an awareness of the impact of mass media on their lives and an understanding of the skills, concepts, and values used by professional communicators. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/journalism/journalism-aa/ --- # Environmental Horticulture Provides an introductory base of plant knowledge and horticultural skills in the design, installation, and maintenance of sustainable landscapes and related horticulture industries. Students may specialize in various fields of study such as irrigation, propagation, design, and floriculture. This program emphasizes hands-on learning and laboratory activities that support practical application in the field. Students who earn this degree have the opportunity to embark on a successful and rewarding career with potential for rapid advancement. This degree is intended for current and aspiring horti… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/landscape-architecture-landscape-nursery-technology/environmental-horticulture-as/ --- # Floral Design Provides comprehensive training in all aspects of floriculture, floristry, and floral design. Students who earn this certificate have the opportunity to master basic techniques and explore innovative practices and styles. Course work emphasizes hands-on learning and participation in a floral enterprise that supports practical application in retail and event planning industries. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/landscape-architecture-landscape-nursery-technology/floral-design-certificate/ --- # Golf and Sports Turf Management Provides an introductory base of horticultural knowledge and skills in the golf and sports turf industry. Two distinct areas of knowledge are covered, the science of turf grass establishment and maintenance, and business management principles. This program emphasizes hands-on learning and laboratory activities that support practical application in the field. This degree is intended for current and aspiring professionals working on golf courses, park and recreation systems, athletic fields, sod farms, and any other landscape area where turfgrass plays a major role. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/landscape-architecture-landscape-nursery-technology/golf-sports-turf-management-certificate/ --- # Landscape Architecture Designed to provide skills and training to students in landscape architecture. Coursework emphasizes a fundamental understanding of design principles, basic drawing skills, and proficiency in relevant software applications. Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate proficiency in landscape design, site analysis, plant selection, construction techniques, and sustainable practices, among other learning outcomes relevant to the field of landscape architecture. The program prepares students for entry-level employment in local design firms, starting their own landscape design/const… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/landscape-architecture-landscape-nursery-technology/landscape-architecture-as/ --- # Plant Production Provides an introductory base of horticultural knowledge and skills in the plant production industries including retail, wholesale, conservation, and research settings. Emphasizes hands-on learning and laboratory activities that support practical application in the field. This certificate is intended for current and aspiring horticulture professionals, and anyone interested in the science of plant propagation. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/landscape-architecture-landscape-nursery-technology/retail-nursery-plant-production-certificate/ --- # Law Enforcement Training Academy The Basic Police Academy is a Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certified training academy for California law enforcement. It meets the basic requirement for employment as a municipal, county, and state law enforcement officer. (State law requires completion of a POST-certified basic course for employment in law enforcement.) The academy is made up of two phases; phase I takes place during the fall semester, phase II during the spring semester. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/law-enforcement-training-academy/law-enforcement-training-academy-certificate/ --- # Leadership and Supervision---Basic Prepares students to be effective supervisors and leaders. Provides a choice of emphasis in the areas of human resources and/or sustainable micoro enterprise development. Improves students’ ability to work effectively and collaboratively in either of these important areas. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/leadership-supervision/leadership-supervision-basic-certificate/ --- # Leadership and Supervision---Intermediate Designed to build on the basic skills acquired in the Leadership and Supervision certificate of proficiency program. Examples of vocations for which this certificate prepares graduates include first line supervisors and managers for food service, first line supervisors and managers for retail and hospitality, supervisors and managers within governmental departments and non-profits. This program emphasizes the development of versatile leadership abilities as well as skills in planning and problem solving, organizing, staffing, training, and working with individuals and teams. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/leadership-supervision/leadership-supervision-intermediate-certificate/ --- # Legal Interpretation and Translation--Intermediate (English/Spanish) Designed for students desiring careers as interpreters and translators in the legal field. Prepares students at the intermediate level with skills required for employment in government, the court system, and in private legal offices. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/legal-interpretation-translation/legal-interpretation-and-translation-intermediate-english-spanish-certificate/ --- # Legal Interpretation and Translation--Basic (English/Spanish) Designed for students desiring careers as interpreters in the legal field. Provides skills required for employment at the entry-level position in government and the courts, as well as in public and private offices. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/legal-interpretation-translation/legal-interpretation-basic-english-spanish-certificate/ --- # Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Arts and Humanities Associate in Arts Non-Transfer: Option 1 (Major Code: 01375) Footnote 1 Transfer Preparation: Option 2 (Major Code: 01640) Footnotes *, 1, 2 Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/liberal-arts-areas-emphasis/liberal-arts-emphasis-arts-humanities-aa/ --- # Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Math and Science Associate in Arts Non-Transfer: Option 1 (Major Code: 01378) Footnote 1 Transfer Preparation: Option 2 (Major Code: 01870) Footnotes *, 1, 2 Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/liberal-arts-areas-emphasis/liberal-arts-emphasis-math-science-aa/ --- # Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate in Arts Non-Transfer: Option 1 (Major Code: 01377) Footnote 1 Transfer Preparation: Option 2 (Major Code: 01730) Footnotes *, 1, 2 Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/liberal-arts-areas-emphasis/liberal-arts-emphasis-social-behavioral-sciences-aa/ --- # Supply Chain Management and Logistics Prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university to continue studies in logistics, supply chain management, or related fields. Introduces students to the field so that they can gain an understanding of and become familiar with logistics and supply chain management prior to transfer. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/logistics-transportation/international-logistics-and-transportation-aa/ --- # International Trade Logistics Prepares student for entry level positions as international logistics specialists within the logistics and supply chain industry. Employment may be with corporations, logistics companies, freight forwarders, customs brokers or with the U.S. government. This particular program represents the international and cross-border aspect of Logistics. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/logistics-transportation/international-logistics-and-transportation-basic-certificate/ --- # Senior Data Analyst Prepares students for entry level positions as a logistics analyst, supply chain analyst, transportation analyst, material supply planner, logistics clerk, freight forwarder clerk, warehouse and storage clerk, warehouse and storage assistant manager, distribution clerk and assistant distribution manager. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/logistics-transportation/international-logistics-and-transportation-intermediate-certificate/ --- # Mathematics Mathematics has become essential and pervasive in the workplace. Projections indicate that its use will expand as will the need for more workers with knowledge of college-level mathematics. In today’s highly technological society, the study of mathematics has become increasingly important, particularly to computer science. Mathematics is a study that provides a foundation for problem solving and logical reasoning skills. It includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and computer programming, etc. Mathematics is the science of numbers and their operations, inter… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/mathematics/mathematics-transfer-as/ --- # Medical Laboratory Technician A medical laboratory technician performs routine clinical laboratory testing procedures to provide scientific information needed in diagnosis, management, and treatment of disease. Technicians use sophisticated instrumentation for these evaluations which encompass quantitative and qualitative chemical and biological analyses of body fluid specimens. Technicians function under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. The program prepares students for a career in Medical Laboratory Technology through the studies in humanities, social and natural sciences, and the field of Medical Laboratory… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/medical-laboratory-technology/medical-laboratory-technician-as/ --- # Medical Assisting-Administrative Prepares students for an entry level career in medical assisting with an administrative emphasis. Students gain an understanding of basic medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical assisting administrative procedures including record management, reception, appointment scheduling, and medical insurance processing. Graduates of the Medical Assisting – Administrative certificate program are prepared for employment in a variety of medical and healthcare settings. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/medical-office-professions/medical-assisting-administrative-certificate/ --- # Medical Assisting Prepares students to provide medical assisting services in ambulatory healthcare facilities, including medical offices, clinics and hospitals. Medical Assistants participate in clinical, administrative and medical insurance billing and coding functions. Clinical functions include obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for and assisting with examinations and procedures, administering medications and performing treatments. Clinical functions may also include drawing blood, performing basic laboratory tests, and taking EKGs. Administrative and billing/coding functions include managing records… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/medical-office-professions/medical-assisting-as/ --- # Medical Assisting-Clinical Prepares students for an entry level career in medical assisting with a clinical emphasis. Students gain an understanding of basic medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical assisting clinical procedures including obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for and assisting with examinations and procedures, infection control, laboratory and diagnostic tests, venipuncture (blood drawing) and immunization administration. Graduates of the Medical Assisting – Clinical certificate program are prepared for employment in a variety of medical and healthcare settings. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/medical-office-professions/medical-assisting-clinical-certificate/ --- # Medical Assisting-Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Prepares students for an entry level career in medical assisting with a medical insurance billing and coding emphasis. Students gain an understanding of basic medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical insurance billing and coding procedures including managed care and insurance, international classification of diseases, current procedural terminology (CPT) and diagnostic coding. Graduates of the Medical Assisting – Medical Insurance Billing and Coding certificate program are prepared for employment in a variety of medical and healthcare settings and entrepreneurial opportuni… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/medical-office-professions/medical-assisting-medical-insurance-billing-coding-certificate/ --- # Patient Care Coordinator Provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as Patient Care Coordinators (PCC) in a variety of healthcare and ambulatory care settings. Develops strategies to assess, plan, and advocate for a patients’ healthcare needs, to monitor and coordinate patients’ treatment plans, guide them to understanding their health status, and following up with patients on their progress. Emphasizes developing compassionate, knowledgeable healthcare professionals with a collaborative and equity minded approach for the workforce. Consists of a two part series preparing students to work as Pa… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/medical-office-professions/patient-care-coordinator-certificate/ --- # Mexican-American Studies Lower-division requirements are designed to provide students a well-rounded curriculum in Hispanic history and culture in the Southwest. A comparative approach to the study of the history of Mexico, California, and the United States provides students with an understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the development of state and local government, culture, and contemporary issues affecting the region. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/mexican-american-studies/mexican-american-studies-aa/ --- # Basic Musicianship Completing the music major core is the first step towards transferring or an Associates Degree in Music. Upon completion, students will be eligible for teaching beginning music lessons or music tutoring. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/music/basic-musicianship-certificate/ --- # Commercial Music The commercial music program at Southwestern College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in music theory, performance, audio production, and music business, preparing them for various careers in the music industry. This program serves traditional college students, transfer students, and adult learners seeking to enhance their skills or change careers. Notably, the program articulates closely with the Music-Global Composition program at San Diego State University (SDSU), facilitating a smooth transfer process for students wishing to pursue a bachelor's degree. The cu… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/music/commercial-music-aa/ --- # Music Provides programs for students who wish to become professional musicians; prepares for a career in public school teaching; broaden their general knowledge of music, develop performance skills, or pursue an advanced degree in music. Includes theory, keyboarding, and sight reading skills. Transfer students must pass proficiency exams in these areas. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/music/music-aa/ --- # Music---Mariachi Specialization Provides students the unique musical training and study necessary to pursue aforementioned musical careers though specifically within the mariachi tradition. Each mariachi major must declare and take courses on a primary instrument (guitar, vihuela, guitarrón, harp, violin, trumpet, flute, voice), as well as courses on secondary instruments. Includes theory, keyboarding, and sight reading skills. Transfer students must pass proficiency exams in these areas. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/music/music-mariachi-specialization-aa/ --- # Music: Mariachi Specialization Provides basic instruction to help students become professional mariachi musicians, and provides music instructors with the basic knowledge of mariachi history and performance practice necessary to teach mariachi in public schools. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/music/music-mariachi-specialization-certificate/ --- # Central Service Technology Designed for students interested in a career as a Central Service Technician (CST). CSTs work in the central service unit in hospitals or the operating room sterilizing and packaging surgical instruments. Upon completion of this program, students are eligible to apply for national certification. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/nursing-health-occupations/central-service-technology-certificate/ --- # Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Designed for students interested in a career in nursing. Completion of the program is required for entrance into the Associate Degree Nursing program and the Vocational Nursing program and confers eligibility to take the State Nursing Assistant Certification exam. Hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and other healthcare settings employ CNAs. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/nursing-health-occupations/certified-nursing-assistant-cna-certificate/ --- # Nursing Prepares students for careers in nursing through the study of the humanities, natural/social sciences, and the field of nursing. Emphasis on nursing theory and clinical practice. Graduates are eligible to apply to the California Board of Registered Nursing to take the examination for licensure as a registered nurse. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/nursing-health-occupations/nursing-as/ --- # Operating Room Nursing Designed to teach nurses to function in the operating room. The program clinicals take place in the operating room. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/nursing-health-occupations/operating-room-nursing-certificate/ --- # Preparation for Allied Health Programs The Preparation for Allied Health Programs degree is for students interested in careers in health care, such as nursing and allied fields in health care. Students completing the degree will be prepared to excel in a wide range of health care careers and enter rigorous programs. Some variation in degree requirements may exist for a particular Allied Health program; therefore, it is essential that students refer to the catalog of their intended transfer institution and contact a counselor to discuss their career plans and ensure that all required coursework is completed. A bachelor’s degree is… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/nursing-health-occupations/preparation-allied-health-programs-aa/ --- # Surgical Technology Prepares the student to function in operating rooms under the direct supervision of physicians and nurses. A major portion of the learning experience will take place in hospital operating rooms. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/nursing-health-occupations/surgical-technology-as/ --- # Nursing, Vocational Prepares students for direct patient care in situations where they are under the supervision of physicians and/or registered nurses. A major portion of the educational experience takes place in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to apply to the California Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians to take the examination for licensure as a vocational nurse. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/nursing-health-occupations/vocational-nursing-as/ --- # OIS: Office Information Systems Professional---Bilingual The curriculum is designed to prepare students to work in an automated office environment in a bilingual (English/Spanish) or multicultural setting. Students will gain comprehensive training in word processing, filing and records management, machine transcription, business communications, and in the integrated electronic office including knowledge of email, Internet office applications, and management information systems software. Students will gain preparation for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification and may desire to pass a certifying examination. The associate in science degree… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/office-information-systems-professional-bilingual/ois-office-information-systems-professional-bilingual-as/ --- # OIS: Office Information Systems Professional-Advanced The curriculum is designed to prepare students to work in an automated office environment. Students will gain comprehensive training in word processing, filing and records management, machine transcription, business communications, and the integrated electronic office including email, Internet office applications, and management information systems software. Students will gain preparation for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification and may desire to pass a certifying examination. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/office-information-systems-professional/ois-office-information-systems-professional-advanced-certificate/ --- # OIS: Office Information Systems Professional The curriculum is designed to prepare students to work in an automated office environment. Students will gain comprehensive training in word processing, filing and records management, machine transcription, business communications, and the integrated electronic office including email, Internet office applications, and management information systems software. Students will gain preparation for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification and may desire to pass a certifying examination. The Associate in Science degree is granted upon the completion of courses listed in both basic and advance… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/office-information-systems-professional/ois-office-information-systems-professional-as/ --- # Administrative Office Assistant-Bilingual (English/Spanish) Intensive Training The Administrative Office Assistant —Bilingual (English/Spanish) Intensive Training program prepares students to work in a bilingual (English/Spanish) office. Our curriculum is designed to provide the learner with a foundation of computer and necessary clerical skills for an entry-level employment. Students who successfully complete the program will gain a bilingual (English/Spanish) entry-level employment as a receptionist, or clerical support staff in an office environment, school district offices, and local and state government agencies. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/office-intensive-training-bilingual-payroll-clerk/administrative-office-assistant-bilingual-english-spanish-intensive-training-certificate/ --- # Paralegal Studies: Bilingual (English/Spanish) This degree prepares students to be American Bar Association certified bilingual paralegals and bilingual legal assistants. The paralegal (legal assistant) works under the supervision of an attorney. Responsibilities are broad and varied including preparing and interpreting legal documents, interviewing clients, performing legal research, preparing for trial, and organizing and managing documentation. Paralegals often work with attorneys in specialized areas of law such as immigration, family law, personal injury, contracts, wills, trusts, and probate. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/paralegal-studies-bilingual/paralegal-studies-bilingual-english-spanish-as/ --- # Paralegal Studies Prepares students for a career as a paralegal or other law-related career with a multicultural international perspective. Trains students with a combination of legal theory, principles, procedures, and practical applications, including a hands-on paralegal internship. Emphasizes research, litigation, trial preparation skills, including familiarity with court documents, interviewing clients, drafting legal documents, and experience with legal software. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/paralegal-studies/paralegal-studies-as/ --- # Philosophy The lower-division requirements give both the philosophy major and the general education student an excellent vehicle for refining his/her skills in critical reasoning and rational decision making. The application of philosophical ideas to the practical problems of life is an essential part of the curriculum. Philosophy majors who plan a career in teaching at the college or university level must complete a bachelor’s degree and a graduate-level degree. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/philosophy/philosophy-aa/ --- # Physics Physicists are engaged in applying the fundamental principles of science to problems ranging from understanding life processes to exploring the universe. Specializations include mechanics, heat, optics, acoustics, electrodynamics, astrophysics, atomic physics, biophysics, and geophysics. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/physics/physics-as/ --- # Law, Public Policy, and Society The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer Degree is an interdisciplinary program and provides preparation for a variety of majors including but not limited to: American Studies, Communication Studies, Economics, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Global Intelligence, International Relations, National Security, Philosophy, Political Science, and Public Administration. This ADT aligns with San Diego State's Public Administration degree and Southwestern College's " Pathway to Law School " Certificate of Achievement. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/political-science/law-public-policy-and-society-aa/ --- # Political Science Prepares students for law school, teaching, government services on the local, state, and national levels, and private employment where government institutions are involved. Careers are also available in public relations and journalism. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/political-science/political-science-aa/ --- # Public Administration Public administration courses provide skills for paraprofessionals in public employment such as school districts and cities, county agencies, state agencies, and various federal positions. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/political-science/public-administration-aa/ --- # Psychology Designed to serve several goals: to expose students to the variety of subfields in psychology; to engender knowledge of and appreciation for the spirit and nature of scientific inquiry; to facilitate insight into oneself and increase knowledge of and sensitivity to others; and to introduce students to the basic body of knowledge, thus preparing them for further study in psychology as a transfer major. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/psychology/psychology-aa/ --- # Real Estate Prepares a student for positions with organizations involved in marketing, financing, development, management of real property as well as for government careers involving real property assessment, condemnation, management of publicly owned lands, and control of land utilization. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/real-estate/real-estate-aa/ --- # Recording Arts and Technology Prepares students for employment in studio recording, television, and film sound production. Builds on their recording industry technical education in recording arts and recording technology. Contributes to the students' financial independence and career success, and allows them to take key roles within the digital audio recording and sound mixing fields. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/recording-arts-technology/recording-arts-technology-as/ --- # Sociology Sociology is the study of human behavior, social interactions and social groups. It combines scientific methods with theoretical perspectives, integrating the findings of anthropology, history, political science and psychology. A degree in sociology is designed to provide students with a board understanding of human relations, social processes, social structures, and tools of sociological investigation. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/sociology/sociology-aa/ --- # Spanish Proficiency Prepares students to successfully and professionally use oral and written formal Spanish in the community and the marketplace. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/spanish/spanish-proficiency-certificate/ --- # Spanish The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) program equips both second-language learners and native speakers to engage with the Spanish-speaking world by establishing a solid foundation in the Spanish language and delving into the history, literatures, arts, cultures, and diaspora of Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula, and other Spanish-speaking territories. Throughout the program, students develop knowledge and skills that are applicable to various liberal arts disciplines. Additionally, they prepare themselves for diverse professions that involve providing services or products to… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/spanish/spanish-transfer-aa/ --- # Sustainable Energy Studies Introduces the student to the study of the growth of the human population and its effects on energy and climate demands with an emphasis on landscaping and the built environment. Studies the relationship between human biology and the environment as applied to building design. Emphasizes sustainable building design, passive energy strategies, and the application of appropriate heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. A hands-on study of energy auditing methods of existing homes as they are now constructed, analysis of residential design and strategies for energy efficiency. Prepares the stud… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/sustainable-energy-studies/sustainable-energy-studies-as/ --- # Sustainable Landscape Practices Trains students to become proficient in the many skills needed to evaluate residential and urban landscapes for sustainable practices in design, installation, and maintenance. Careers related to this certificate program include Sustainable Landscape Manager, Landscape Irrigation Auditor, and Sustainable Landscape Designer. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/sustainable-energy-studies/sustainable-landscape-practices-certificate/ --- # Alcohol and Other Drug Studies The Alcohol and Other Drug Studies Program prepares students for employment in various substance abuse treatment settings and to obtain California state certification as a drug and alcohol counselor. The Alcohol and Other Drug Studies Program facilitates and enhances student learning in a supportive environment through a comprehensive education program utilizing academic courses and field placement experiences. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/swhs/alcohol-drug-studies-cert/ --- # Social Work and Human Services The Certificate of Achievement in Social Work and Human Services provides students a strong foundation in scientific assessment and analysis of behavior. Students apply social work theories through practice with individuals, groups, and communities. This program is designed for students interested in working in public and private organizations, students majoring in social work, and students pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in social work. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/swhs/socialworkhumanservices-cert/ --- # Theatre Arts - Technical Theatre Prepares students to transfer to BA or BFA technical theatre programs at four-year institutions. Prepares students for entry-level technical positions in the professional performance arena in the fields of set design, building, lighting design, front of house and technical crewing. Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/theatre-arts/technical-theatre-certificate/ --- # Theatre Arts---Performance Advances the mastery of skills that benefit the student in the real world. The student of theatre exercises imagination and observation while developing insight and the ability to articulate and confidently present their ideas. Develops a comprehensive understanding of history, theory, and the technical skills necessary to develop believable characters and fluid scenes. Prepares students to transfer to a college or university for further training, to seek entry level jobs in the industry, to apprentice, or to utilize their creative skills in amateur, community, commercial, industrial, or prof… Source: http://catalog.swccd.edu/associate-degree-certificate-programs/theatre-arts/theatre-arts-performance-aa/ --- # ACCT 101 — PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I Explores what financial accounting is, why it is important, and how it is used by investors and creditors to make decisions. Covers the recording and reporting of business transactions, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the classified financial statements, and statement analysis. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ACCT 110] --- # ACCT 102 — PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II--- MANAGERIAL Covers how managers use accounting information in decision-making, planning, directing operations, and controlling. Focuses on cost terms and concepts, cost behavior, cost structure, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Examines profit planning, standard costs, operations and capital budgeting, cost control, and accounting for costs in manufacturing organizations. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ACCT 120] --- # ACCT 105 — INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING Provides a background for accounting practice and the financial accounting aspects for the CPA examination. Applies accounting theory and practice applicable to handling cash; receivables; inventories; investments; property, plant and equipment; liabilities; and stockholders' equity. [D; CSU] --- # ACCT 109 — FEDERAL INCOME TAX Provides theory and practice in the preparation of Federal and California income tax returns for individuals, with limited review of partnerships and corporations. Presents filing requirements, income inclusions and exclusions, capital gains and losses, business and personal deductions, alternate tax methods, tax credit, and installment and deferred payment sales. [D; CSU] --- # ACCT 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of accounting of particular interest to the student and not included in the regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 106 — DOSAGE CALCULATIONS FOR NURSES Focuses on math review for dosage calculations, conversion between different systems of measurement, dosage calculation and measurement, drug orders and labels, and intravenous calculations. Emphasizes techniques of safe medication administration. Examines special considerations for administration of medications to elderly and pediatric patients. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 112 — FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE Instructs students on meeting the basic needs of patients, patients with medical-surgical dysfunction, develop confidence in critical thinking, utilize the nursing process, physical assessment, documentation, medication administration, legal and ethical considerations, interdisciplinary communication, teaching and learning, and cultural considerations. Emphasis in adult-geriatric populations. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 112L — FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE LAB Applies fundamental nursing knowledge, critical thinking, psychomotor skills, and utilizes the nursing process to deliver safe, effective care to diverse adult-geriatric populations in various clinical settings. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 113 — MATERNAL NURSING Creates a plan of nursing care for childbearing patients and families, develop and understanding of normal and abnormal physiological findings for obstetric patients, neonates, and families. Applies concepts of standardized communication tools to advocate for culturally appropriate patient-centered care. Identifies nursing priorities using critical thinking and clinical judgment. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 113L — MATERNAL NURSING LABORATORY Applies nursing knowledge, critical thinking, demonstrates physical assessments, and utilizes the nursing process to deliver safe, effective care to diverse childbearing families in various settings. [D;CSU] --- # ADN 114 — NURSING SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP I Introduces basic nursing concepts of leadership and management skills. Emphasizes key concepts related to leadership and management, including delegation, strategic planning, staffing and scheduling, conflict resolution, team building, legal and ethical issues, managing personal/personnel problems and leading change. [D; CSU] (Same as: ADN 214 ) --- # ADN 115 — TRANSITION TO ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING Facilitates transition of LVN into the ADN program. Includes an orientation to ADN policies, procedures, and curriculum. Emphasizes role change, nursing process, evidence-based practice, supervision and delegation, professional communication, and group dynamics. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 115L — TRANSITION TO AS LABORATORY Introduces a clinical course that facilitates transition of the LVN to the RN role. Provides clinical experience that emphasizes the nursing process, management of care, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 116 — ADN PRACTICUM Laboratory course providing hospital experiences with variety of acute and chronic health conditions. Students will utilize the nursing process to assist patients in restoring optimal health functions and illness prevention. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 117 — ADVANCED CRITICAL THINKING IN NURSING Designed for nursing students to improve their critical thinking skills. Includes concepts related to critical thinking, needs analysis, case study analysis, critical thinking applications, and test-taking strategies for nursing. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 118 — PSYCH MENTAL HEALTH NURSING Uses the nursing process in planning care for patients with mental health disorders, identifies resources and ways of coping to plan nursing interventions. Examines the nurse's therapeutic role in maintaining and enhancing mental health, and to meet the needs of persons with emotional and/or cognitive abilities that impair day-to-day functioning. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 118L — PSYCH MENTAL HEALTH NURSING LABORATORY Provides experience in acute inpatient psychiatric facilities and various community-based mental health programs. Utilizes the nursing process in providing client-centered care. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 119 — PEDIATRIC NURSING Recognizes concepts influencing growth and development of children and adolescents across the health-wellness continuum and describes nursing care of pediatric patients and their family unit. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 119L — PEDIATRIC NURSING LAB Applies nursing knowledge, uses critical thinking, demonstrates assessments, and utilizes the nursing process to deliver safe, effective care to diverse pediatric populations in various settings. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 150 — PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT Prepares the student to apply the nursing process while conducting a physical assessment of all body systems on an adult patient. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 212 — ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CRITICALLY ILL PATIENT Introduces nursing students and registered nurses to the concepts of nursing care of the critically ill patient. Describes principles of care for patients in the emergency room, intensive care unit, and telemetry units. Covers advanced assessment, electrocardiogram interpretation, and hemodynamic monitoring. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 214 — NURSING SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP I Applies basic concepts of nursing leadership and management in various healthcare settings. Distinguishes key concepts of delegation, strategic planning, staffing, and scheduling, conflict resolution, team building, legal and ethical issues, managing personal/personnel problems, and leading change. [D; CSU] (Same as: ADN 114 ) --- # ADN 221 — ADULT NURSING Describes nursing care for simple to moderate-risk and older adult patients with medical-surgical disorders. Applies clinical judgement and the nursing process to identify physiological cues and prioritize nursing interventions. Evaluates the outcomes and safety and quality in the nursing care and healthcare environments. Uses therapeutic communication techniques based on individual cultural practices. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 221L — ADULT NURSING LABORATORY Applies nursing knowledge, care, and clinical judgment using the nursing process to identify cues, prioritize interventions, and evaluate treatment outcomes in patients with a variety of medical/surgical disorders. Demonstrates safe, quality patient-centered care to diverse populations. Demonstrates individual and interprofessional therapeutic communication techniques based on patients' cultural practices. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 223 — ADVANCED ADULT NURSING PRACTICE Applies the nursing process and clinical judgement to care for complex to high-risk and older adults with chronic disorders. Identifies physiological cues, prioritizes, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care. Recognizes safe, quality patient centered care related to nursing knowledge and skills. Uses effective communication with healthcare teams and diverse patient populations. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 223L — ADVANCED ADULT NURSING PRACTICE LAB Applies nursing knowledge and clinical judgment to demonstrate safe, effective care to diverse populations with a variety of complex to high-risk chronic medical/surgical disorders. Demonstrates safe, quality patient centered care with focus on knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Demonstrates professional communication within the healthcare team and with diverse populations. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 225 — NURSING LEADERSHIP: PRECEPTORSHIP Discusses role transition from student to new graduate nurse via a clinical course that includes patient care assignments utilizing all nursing skills and demonstrated new graduate level clinical judgement. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 290 — ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING WORK EXPERIENCE I Introduces principles and skills acquired in Associate Degree Nursing majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 1 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 290A — ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING WORK EXPERIENCE I Identifies and discusses basic-level principles related to a variety of patient care problems using the nursing process as a guideline to be applied to the clinical setting. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 291 — ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING WORK EXPERIENCE II Applies beginning-level principles and skills acquired in Associate Degree Nursing majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 1 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 291A — ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING WORK EXPERIENCE II Describes and interprets beginning-level principles related to a variety of patient care problems using the nursing process as a guideline to be applied to the clinical setting. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 292 — ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING WORK EXPERIENCE III Provides intermediate-level principles and skills acquired in Associate Degree Nursing majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 1 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 292A — ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING WORK EXPERIENCE III Describes and analyzes intermediate-level principles related to a variety of patient care problems using the nursing process as a guideline to be applied to the clinical setting. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 293 — ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING WORK EXPERIENCE IV Covers advanced-level principles and skills acquired in Associate Degree Nursing majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 1 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 293A — ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING WORK EXPERIENCE IV Assesses and evaluates advanced-level principles related to a variety of patient care problems using the nursing process as a guideline to be applied to the clinical setting. [D; CSU] --- # ADN 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study and/or clinical laboratory experience in some area of nursing of particular interest to the student. [D; CSU] --- # AERO 107 — REMOTE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL Equips students with knowledge about the regulations and procedures governing the safe and legal operation of small remotely operated aircraft systems (sUAS), commonly referred to as "drones." Coincides with the knowledge areas in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Part 107 knowledge test for a Remote Pilot Certificate with a sUAS rating, and is intended to prepare students for the FAA written examination required for students to become commercial sUAS pilots. [D; CSU] (Same as: GEOG 107 ; NC 327 ) --- # AERO 108 — INTRODUCTION TO DRONE TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS Introduces remotely operated aircraft systems (drones), including applications, safety, maintenance, mission planning, flying, and data acquisition (multispectral images, photos, and videos). [D; CSU] (Same as: GEOG 108 ; ART 188 ; FTMA 108 ; NC 328 ) --- # AFRO 110 — AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I Emphasizes the study of the African-American experience from African origins to the conclusion of the Civil War. Focuses on the Atlantic slave trade and slavery in the United States. Includes a study of the Constitution of the United States and the responsibilities of American citizenship. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: HIST 110 ) --- # AFRO 111 — AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II Explores the history of African Americans from the Civil War to the present, emphasizing their cultural, social, and political impact on American history. Includes a study of the United States Constitution, the State Constitution of California, and discrepancies between rights and the experiences of African Americans. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: HIST 111 ) --- # AFRO 151 — INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE Introduces the origins and development of African-American culture from its origins in West and Central Africa to its contemporary manifestations in the United States. Emphasizes the critical analysis of the historical, political, cultural and sociological aspects of the African-American experience in the arenas of family, politics, education, religion, and the arts. [D; CSU; UC] --- # AFRO 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of African-American studies of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # AJ 110 — ETHICS AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE Explores ethics and ethical practices in our government, schools, businesses, and the Administration of Justice system. Includes an in-depth look at the influences created by various segments in society and how these influences impact members of the Administration of Justice profession and their conduct. [D; CSU] --- # AJ 111 — INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE Introduces the history and philosophy of criminal justice with an overview of the criminal justice system identifying the various segments and the roles and interrelationships: overview of crime, criminals and causal theories, jurisdiction of local, state, federal criminal justice agencies, and ethics. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID AJ 110 ] --- # AJ 113 — CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS Emphasizes investigation of correctional institutions in the U.S. with particular emphasis on trends and application at the county, state, and federal institutional levels. Includes field trips to institutions added as part of curriculum offering. Provides a discussion of correctional employees' responsibilities. [D; CSU; C-ID AJ 200] --- # AJ 114 — FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIME AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR Explores the historical and contemporary explanations of crime causation. Includes the fundamentals of criminality with an emphasis on criminal career typologies. [D; CSU; UC] --- # AJ 115 — ADULT PROBATION, PRISON, AND PAROLE Explores the history, philosophy, and administration of adult probation, prison, and parole. Includes the principles of investigation, supervision and socialized treatment as practiced in probation, prison, and parole. [D; CSU] --- # AJ 151 — CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW Provides an overview of historical development and philosophy of criminal law and key constitutional provisions. Includes study of legal definitions, classification of crime, legal research, case law methodology, and concepts of law as a social force. Also provides study of important criminal statutes and their relevant application in the criminal justice system. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID AJ 120] --- # AJ 156 — LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE Emphasizes the origin, philosophy, development, and trends of the constitutional basis of evidence. Focuses on the kinds and degrees of evidence and the rules governing the admissibility of evidence in court, judicial decisions interpreting individual rights, and case studies. [D; CSU; C-ID AJ 124] --- # AJ 161 — PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM Explores the many functions of the varied criminal justice systems throughout the country, with special reference to California. Examines the adjudication process from arrest to release from custody. Studies constitutions of the United States and California and their relationship to the criminal justice system. [D; CSU; C-ID AJ 122] --- # AJ 166 — PRINCIPLES OF INVESTIGATION Provides the fundamentals of investigation, crime scene examination, and recording. Includes collection and preservation of physical evidence, scientific aids, general procedures involved in the investigation of major crimes, procedures involved in preparing cases for court, and general duties and problems of the detective. Appropriate for paralegals, private investigators, insurance investigators, law enforcement, and criminologists. [D; CSU; C-ID AJ 140] --- # AJ 167 — WRITTEN COMMUNICATION IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE Designed for students enrolled in technical or vocational career programs such as, but not limited to, Administration of Justice. Stresses clear, correct, well-organized expression of ideas in writing. Includes origination and preparation of written communications required by criminal justice personnel. Uses word processor with legal format. [D; CSU] --- # AJ 171 — EVIDENCE TECHNOLOGY Provides a working understanding of the elements, required skills, and future trends of evidence technology. Focuses on the specific areas of the forensic sciences that apply to career choices in field evidence technology, law enforcement, and private investigations. [D; CSU; C-ID AJ 150] --- # AJ 178 — RESTORATIVE JUSTICE Introduces historical, philosophical, and theoretical origins of restorative justice emphasizing its application in diverse settings. Addresses the need to restore social order by addressing the harm crime creates in victims, offenders, and communities. Analyzes the indigenous and cross-cultural foundations of individual and systems dispute resolution using restorative justice practices. [D; CSU] --- # AJ 181 — JUVENILE LAW AND PROCEDURES Provides a review of the organization, functions, and procedures of juvenile justice including: juvenile statutes, custody, detention, court processing of juveniles, probation practices, adult treatment, and case dispositions. [D; CSU; C-ID AJ 220] --- # AJ 188 — COMMUNITY RELATIONS Focuses on an overview of the historical and modern communication between the criminal justice system and the community. Emphasizes an understanding of the social and ethnic sub-cultures in our society and their relationships with the Administration of Justice process. Examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population. [D; CSU; C-ID AJ 160] --- # AJ 216 — LATENT FINGERPRINT EXAMINER Covers history and application of fingerprint identification, fingerprint comparison, and classification. Includes the recognition of patterns, and use of the Henry Classification system and national systems for recording and storing fingerprints. [D] --- # AJ 222 — DIGITAL FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY Emphasizes training and practical experience in digital forensic photography. Focuses on crime scene investigation and laboratory applications. Provides instruction in the use of 35mm, digital and video photography under various circumstances and lighting conditions. Provides instruction on the use of computer software and proper use of camera accessories. [D; CSU] --- # AJ 252 — CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Involves the study of fundamental rights as provided by the U.S. Constitution with emphasis on the Bill of Rights. Helps students develop an understanding of the role of the courts and key court cases interpreting individual rights. [D; CSU; UC] --- # AJ 288 — FORENSIC COMPUTER INVESTIGATION Focuses on investigation of criminal activities associated with computers, computer technology, and the internet. Includes but is not limited to fraud, sex crimes, spamming, hacking, identity theft, and extortion. Emphasizes search warrants, investigative methods, investigative software, electronic communication devices, jurisdiction, privacy, and forensic methodology. [D; CSU] --- # AJ 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of administration of justice of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # ANTH 101 — BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Introduces a natural history of humankind and scientific evidence for human evolution. Includes the study of genetics and heredity, taxonomy, the study of primates, evolutionary theory, and modern population adaptations and variation. Emphasizes skeletal analysis and the evaluation of the hominid fossil record. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ANTH 110] --- # ANTH 101L — LABORATORY IN BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Provides a practical study of biological anthropology. Explores field and laboratory studies in genetics, human variation, human osteology, anthropometry, hominid/hominin evolution, comparative primate anatomy, primate behavior, and forensic anthropology. Intended for anthropology majors and all students interested in life and/or behavioral sciences. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ANTH 115L] --- # ANTH 102 — CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY Introduces the social and cultural adaptations of various peoples around the world to geographic, historical, and socioeconomic conditions. Focuses on comparative systems of communications, economics, family/kingship, government, and religion. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ANTH 120] --- # ANTH 103 — ARCHAEOLOGY AND PREHISTORY Introduces the fundamentals of the history, methods, and theoretical approaches of archaeology and its application to the study of ancient civilizations. Emphasizes the techniques of data collection and analysis, cultural reconstruction and interpretation, and cultural resource management work. Uses a globally comparative case-study approach. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ANTH 150] --- # ANTH 112 — CULTURES OF MEXICO Explores the culture history of indigenous societies in the zone known anthropologically as Mesoamerica. Focuses on the unique character of selected cultures, including ecological adaptations and major technological and cultural innovations. Explores the impact of Old World cultural and biological elements in creation of the region's modern society. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ANTH 115 — MAGIC, RELIGION, WITCHCRAFT, AND HEALING Explores cross-cultural perspectives on spirituality, magic, religious beliefs, health/healing, and diversity of globally found religious and/or ritual practitioners who construct emotional, spiritual, physical health, and well-being. Emphasizes the understanding of cosmologies, religious practices, and beliefs of others assists in understanding the modern multi-cultural world. Assesses cultural perspectives concerning human existence, relationship to universe, meaning of life, health, birth, and death. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ANTH 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of Anthropology of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus. --- # ARCH 101 — INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Develops an understanding of the built environment. Explores architectural design, history, theory, and practice. Provides an overview of architectural representation, model-making techniques, and design psychology. Includes the study of urban planning and interior design. [D; CSU] --- # ARCH 110 — FREEHAND DRAWING FOR DESIGNERS Introduces drawing in media including, but not limited to, graphite pencil, felt marker, and ink. Provides a study of drawing fundamentals, sketching, and presentation drawings from elements found in the built environment and from nature. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ARCH 112 — ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING Explores the theory and practice of the development of architectural renderings. Studies and practices the use of various media and techniques involved. Provides an approach to drawing in color in order to efficiently and effectively illustrate design ideas. Introduces the use of digital media as an architectural visualization tool. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ARCH 114 — ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING Advanced rendering techniques using color marker, color pencil, and exploration of other medium. Portfolio preparation. [D; CSU] --- # ARCH 115 — GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION FOR ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS Explores the fundamental technical aspects and basic theories of architectural graphic representation. Includes the study of orthographic and axonometric projection, perspective drawing, shade, shadow, tonal value, diagramming, typography and architectural presentation development through various media and techniques. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ARCH 120 — PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT FOR ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS Establishes an understanding of the process of developing, designing, and assembling a portfolio of creative work. Studies techniques of: curation, visual structure, organizational strategies, representational strategies, editing, text, and delivery methods as related to an architectural or design portfolio. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ARCH 150 — ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I Introduces the theories and principles of architectural design and the development of problem solving skills as related to three-dimensional spatial design problems. Emphasizes drawing and modeling as a means to design. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ARCH 151 — ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II Explores theories and principles of design as applied to the development of architectural space. Analyzes architectural form through three-dimensional modeling. Studies methods and problem-solving strategies with application to architectural design. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ARCH 165 — ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE I Introduces principles of building construction and technology. Provides an overview of the major systems of a building. Includes construction document preparation, architectural drafting, and detailing. [D; CSU] --- # ARCH 200 — INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN Introduces computer aided design as applied to the architectural field - using AutoCAD. [D; CSU] --- # ARCH 201 — BEGINNING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING Introduces Building Information Modeling (BIM), an integrated process built on coordinated information for architectural projects. Improves drawing coordination, enhances accuracy, reduces waste, and enables better-informed decisions. Develops skills in the architectural field using Revit Architecture building information modeling software. [D; CSU] --- # ARCH 204 — ADVANCED BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING Continues the study of ARCH 201 . Develops advanced skills in the use of AutoDesk's Revit Architecture as applied to architectural design best office practices. [D; CSU] --- # ARCH 205 — ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL CAD Continues the study of ARCH 200 for students who wish to develop advanced CAD skills as applied to the architectural field using AutoCAD. [D; CSU] --- # ARCH 208 — WORLD ARCHITECTURE I Studies the formal, cultural, aesthetic, and sociopolitical dimensions of architecture from prehistory to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the 1750s. Provides an understanding of the influences and the forces that most critically impact the design and building practices of past cultures and societies. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ARCH 209 — CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING Basic surveying as related directly to building construction. Use of the standard surveying instruments in the measuring and laying out of buildings, topographic surveying, and the establishing of levels and profiles. [D; CSU] --- # ARCH 210 — WORLD ARCHITECTURE II Studies the formal, cultural, aesthetic, and sociopolitical dimensions of architecture from the mid-eighteenth century to the present day. Provides an understanding of the influences and the forces that most critically impact the design and building practices of both the past and the present. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ARCH 222 — ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS Introduces the physical relationship between man and his environment. Studies the physical phenomena (heat, light, and sound) as it relates to our existence and comfort. Introduces fundamentals of climate-responsive design of the built environment and study of Green Building Codes. [D; CSU] --- # ARCH 235 — STRUCTURES Analyzes forces on building structures. Studies static equilibrium, shear, bending moment diagrams, stress and strain relationships, and deformation in structures. [D; CSU] --- # ARCH 252 — ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III Continues the study of the principles of architectural design. Studies analysis techniques as applied to space adjacency, contextual issues of architectural design, and the meaning of architectural form. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ARCH 253 — ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV Continues the study of the principles of architectural design. Applies design techniques and strategies to the solution of an architectural design problem. Integrates building code requirements to an architectural solution. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ARCH 265 — ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE II Studies the processes of building from design through construction. Explores the application of building/green codes and standards to the design and construction of a building. Includes a study of building nomenclature, construction technology, and structural components. [D; CSU] --- # ARCH 266 — ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE III Continues the study of ARCH 265 . Explores building construction processes including the study of thermal and moisture protection, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing building systems. Applies building/green codes and standards to building construction. Studies construction documents, AIA contracts, and construction management with application of the critical path method. [D; CSU] --- # ARCH 270 — ARCHITECTURE LABORATORY Provides a supplemental laboratory to the architecture design studios and practice courses. Covers the safe use of hand and power tools used in the model shop. Includes the application of design principles and problem solving scenarios to directed projects and presentation strategies as applied to directed projects. [D; CSU] --- # ARCH 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of architecture of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # ART 100 — DRAWING I Introduces materials, methods, and conceptual approaches to drawing. Emphasizes principles of contrast, perspective, movement, texture, and value combined with training in the use of diverse materials and offers a practical as well as theoretical appreciation for drawing. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ARTS 110] --- # ART 100L — DRAWING LABORATORY I Intended to substantiate the skill development for student portfolios and encourage the use of materials, methods, creative thinking, and problem solving introduced to the student in the ART 100 . [D; CSU] --- # ART 101 — DESIGN I Introduces two-dimensional arts through the study of cultural, historical, and theoretical perspectives on aesthetics and creative expression. Examines form and content through creative investigation of the elements and principles of design. Applies specialized vocabulary and theories of perception in the description and analysis of works of art. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ARTS 100] --- # ART 102 — DRAWING II Continues the expansion of drawing concepts introduced in ART 100 . [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ARTS 205] --- # ART 102L — DRAWING LABORATORY II Develops skills for the creation of student portfolio and encourages the use of materials, methods, creative thinking, and problem solving introduced to the student in ART 102 . [D; CSU] --- # ART 103 — DESIGN II Introduces the study of elements and principles of three-dimensional design, its functional application in art and society, the history of design, and the philosophies that influence the use of the three-dimensional space. Emphasizes the analysis of human perception, aesthetics theory, and critical judgment through the development of volumetric forms. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ARTS 101] --- # ART 103L — OPEN STUDIO: THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA LAB/DESIGN II Provides a lab course designed to augment comprehension of the principles of design and the application of appropriate utilization of tools and machinery in completing three-dimensional art projects assigned in ART 103 . [D; CSU] --- # ART 104 — INTRODUCTION TO ART Provides a general introduction to visual arts that includes the study of theory, terminology, themes, design principles, media, techniques, interpretation, and evaluation of works of art across time and diverse cultures. Introduces skills needed for analysis of historical art context including defining and differentiating functions and methodologies of art history and art criticism. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ARTH 100] --- # ART 105 — LIFE DRAWING I Emphasizes the application of gesture, proportion, balance, sighting, value, and perspective in drawing the human figure accurately. Includes the application of intellect and imagination to creative interpretation of the human form. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ARTS 200] --- # ART 106 — LIFE DRAWING II Emphasizes advanced practices in drawing the live human form in a variety of media. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 107 — PAINTING I Emphasizes an introduction to material, methods, and conceptual approaches to painting, including the use of digital technologies as a creative tool for painters. Explores the historical and contemporary painting styles. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ARTS 210] --- # ART 107L — PAINTING LABORATORY I Explores the range of skills required for the development of student portfolios. Encourages the use of materials, methods, creative thinking, and problem solving. [D] --- # ART 108 — PAINTING II Explores advanced concepts and ideas in painting. Emphasizes composition, color, and a variety of materials and techniques, including the use of digital technology as a creative tool for artists. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 108L — PAINTING LABORATORY II Explores advanced concepts and ideas in painting. Emphasizes composition, color, and a variety of materials and techniques, including the use of digital technology as a creative tool for artists. [D; CSU] --- # ART 110 — SCULPTURE I Introduces three-dimensional sculpture principles through the use of traditional processes and materials such as clay, plaster, wood, metal, plastic, and assemblage. Incorporates new experimental and contemporary procedures and techniques through personal development of imagery, content, and appropriation of social and human context. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 110L — OPEN STUDIO: THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA LAB/SCULPTURE I Provides extended instruction, augmenting comprehension of the principles of art and design, and the application of appropriate utilization of tools and machinery in completing three-dimensional projects. [D; CSU] --- # ART 111 — SCULPTURE II Introduces advanced conceptual and creative assimilation of sculptural processes through the use of traditional and non-traditional materials, theoretical perspectives, refinement of personal imagery, and research on the field. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 111L — OPEN STUDIO: THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA LAB/SCULPTURE II Provides extended instruction, augmenting comprehension of principles of design and the application of appropriate utilization of tools and machinery in completing advanced sculptural projects assigned in ART 111 . [D; CSU] --- # ART 112 — ARTS OF AFRICA, OCEANIA, AND INDIGENOUS NORTH AMERICAS Introduces the arts of Sub-Saharan Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America with a look at environmental, economic, social, political, religious, and philosophical issues that help to mold the aesthetics and art of small scale societies. Influences of non-Western art on the mainstream Western art world are also covered. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ARTH 140] --- # ART 113 — ART AND CULTURE OF PRE-HISPANIC MEXICO Surveys Mesoamerican and Andean art viewed within the context of economic, sociopolitical, religious, and philosophical systems to show how the worldview affected the art aesthetic pre-European contact. Explores the influence of pre-Columbian art on contemporary Mexican artists. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 114 — COLOR THEORY Investigates and emphasizes the phenomenon of light and color, and their use in art and design. Explores the historical and contemporary theories of color and their application as well as the perceptual, symbolic, and cultural significances. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ARTS 270] --- # ART 116 — PRINTMAKING I Covers the design and production of original prints utilizing a variety of materials and techniques, including intaglio (etching and drypoint), relief printing (woodcut and linocut), embossing, and basic planographic processes such as monotyping and screen printing. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 116L — OPEN STUDIO - PRINTMAKING LABORATORY I Provides instruction on augmenting comprehension of printmaking processes and the application of appropriate utilization of tools and equipment in completing print editions. [D; CSU] --- # ART 117 — PRINTMAKING II Studies the traditional and contemporary printmaking processes focusing on personal imagery, conceptual experimentation, and the importance of social context. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 117L — OPEN STUDIO - PRINTMAKING LABORATORY II Provides instruction on augmentative practice and development of editions for portfolios ranging from traditional printmaking techniques to experimental methods. [D; CSU] --- # ART 121 — DARKROOM AND DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I Focuses on photography as a creative art, emphasizing aesthetics, composition, content, and technical aspects of the medium. Introduces camera operation, darkroom techniques, and digital imaging techniques. Student must furnish an adjustable camera. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 129 — ASIAN ART Emphasizes an introduction to the art of China, Japan, India, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia from prehistory to the present, viewed within the social, political, religious, and philosophical framework that shapes Eastern aesthetics. Includes influences of Eastern art on Western art. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ARTH 130] --- # ART 130 — HISTORY OF FILM AS ART Provides a survey of cinema with an emphasis on the chronological development of styles and techniques in the medium. Focuses on aesthetic and historical influences on cinema as well as the effects of cinema on society. Discusses the impact of television on film and popular culture. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 113; Same as: FTMA 161 ) --- # ART 131 — INTRODUCTION TO MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION [Prerequisites: FTMA 100 or equivalent; FTMA 101 or equivalent.] Provides an introduction to the theory, terminology, and process of motion picture production for film, television, and digital media. Includes basic cinematography including the operation, function and creative uses of pre-production, production and post-production, gaffing and grip equipment, scriptwriting, camera operation, camera composition, principles of lighting and lighting techniques, sound recording and sound design, digital graphics, and digital editing. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 131; Same as: FTMA 102 ) Prerequisites: FTMA 100, FTMA 101, TELE 131, FTMA 102 --- # ART 132 — MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION [Prerequisites: FTMA 102 or ART 131 or equivalent.] Uses digital video as a means of creative expression with an emphasis on directing, cinematography, sound recording, editing and post-production techniques. Includes screenwriting, producing, directing, director of photography, sound mixing and design, and editing. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 132; Same as: FTMA 112 ) Prerequisites: FTMA 102, ART 131, TELE 132, FTMA 112 --- # ART 135 — EXPERIMENTAL MEDIA Explores and practices nontraditional utilization of media technology and theory in the production of creative work. Encourages interdisciplinary experimentation. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: FTMA 114 ) --- # ART 138 — ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, ART, AND GRAPHICS Presents advanced techniques in the use of Adobe Photoshop with an emphasis on the production of photographic images. Introduces color calibration, color theory and the use of the zone system for precise control of digital output. Students will apply these concepts to the production of a portfolio of digital photographs. [D; CSU] --- # ART 138L — ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY ART AND GRAPHICS LABORATORY Allows digital imaging students to practice and review techniques and concepts introduced in Advanced Digital Imaging. Provides an opportunity for the student to refine photographic skills beyond normal classroom time. [D; CSU] --- # ART 148A — AIRBRUSH I Provides the student of little or no airbrush experience with comprehensive instruction and application of basic airbrush. Emphasizes maintenance and use of the airbrush, reassembly, adjustments, controls, and terminology. [D; CSU] --- # ART 148B — AIRBRUSH II Teaches fundamentals of airbrushing with intermediate demands on bolder compositions and texture synthesis for a deeper understanding of the dynamic airbrush process. Focuses on assigned still-life projects with dramatic lighting, value grouping, and varied color-gradient challenges. [D; CSU] --- # ART 148C — AIRBRUSH III Covers advanced level of airbrushing involving compositional principles of a complex order. Explores stencil management and a wider use of color-gradient combinations. Focuses on planning and completing of an airbrush art piece to reflect the tenets of a particular historical art style interpreted through personal vision. [D; CSU] --- # ART 148D — AIRBRUSH IV Increases the student autonomy in airbrushing at a more demanding pace. Provides techniques to allow additional exploration and mastery of the airbrush. Emphasizes on deeper personal level of connectedness between form and content within a self-directed and challenging environment. [D; CSU] --- # ART 149 — WOMEN IN WESTERN ART HISTORY, 1550- PRESENT Introduces a survey of women artists in Western art from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasizes the emergence of the female artist, including her education, exhibition record, styles, techniques, subject matter, and social circumstances. Includes an examination of the major art periods, theories, criticism, and feminist criticism. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 150 — ART HISTORY SURVEY---STONE AGE TO THE AGES OF FAITH Surveys the development of Western art in painting, sculpture, architecture, and handicrafts from prehistory through the medieval period. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ARTH 110] --- # ART 151 — ART HISTORY-RENAISSANCE TO CONTEMPORARY Surveys a variety of artistic traditions and the history of visual cultural production from the Renaissance to present day. Analyzes the aesthetic and cultural development of painting, sculpture, architecture, and handicrafts. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ARTH 120] --- # ART 156 — HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY Covers the survey of the history of photography from its invention to its continued use as an art and communication form. Emphasizes the aesthetic and historical influences on photography, as well as photography effects upon society and culture. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 157 — NINETEENTH THROUGH TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY ART Introduces modern and contemporary artistic trends and philosophical ideas to enhance students' appreciation of the history of visual cultural production from the nineteenth through twenty-first centuries. Analyzes the aesthetic and cultural development of painting, sculpture, architecture, and handicrafts. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 159 — GRAPHIC DESIGN---LAYOUT Teaches elements and principles of design as they relate to publication layout. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 160 — GRAPHIC DESIGN---TYPOGRAPHY Covers the creative and practical use of the alphabet in graphic communication. Explores the typographic form through traditional and Macintosh graphics applications. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 161 — GRAPHIC DESIGN Covers the application of elements and principles of design in development of pictorial symbols, logos, and information graphics. Focuses on vector graphics software. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 168 — GRAPHIC IMAGERY 00. Focuses on developing graphic imagery for use in branding, pictorial symbols, and illustration. Includes the development of original graphics and images from concept to completion using vector and imaging software. [D; CSU] --- # ART 170 — BEGINNING CERAMICS Focuses on design and construction of clay forms including an introduction to the use of the potter's wheel. Emphasizes form and its enhancement through a variety of glazing and firing processes. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 171 — INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS Emphasizes the further development of skills in ceramic media, emphasizing individual work in vessel and/or sculptural forms. Focuses on construction, scale, surface design, and kiln functions. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 172 — ADVANCED CERAMICS Focuses on advanced problems in clay media emphasizing design and further development of individual solutions. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 173A — FIGURATIVE CERAMIC SCULPTURE I Includes realistic, expressive, and experimental rendering of the human figure primarily in clay media. Reviews the historical and contemporary role of figurative art. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 173B — FIGURATIVE CERAMIC SCULPTURE II Develops continued realistic, expressionistic, and experimental rendering of the human figure primarily in clay and other media. References the historical and contemporary role the figure plays in modern art. Addresses social content, personal vision, and critical thinking as part of project development. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 173C — FIGURATIVE CERAMIC SCULPTURE III Continues to advance the three-dimensional study of the human form rendered primarily in clay. Explores traditional instruction regarding the modeling of the figure, installation, and site specific applications. Develops the student's relationship with historical and contemporary sculpture. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 173D — FIGURATIVE CERAMIC SCULPTURE IV Continues to further advance the study of the human figure rendered primarily in clay. Investigates traditional as well as contemporary issues as they relate to utilizing the human form in sculpture. Explores installation, site specific, digital imaging, and projection in the execution of assigned projects. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 177 — FUNCTIONAL WHEEL POTTERY I Concentrates on the production of functional pottery made primarily on the potter's wheel. [D; CSU] --- # ART 178 — FUNCTIONAL WHEEL POTTERY II Continues development of design and technical skills as applied to functional pottery. [D; CSU] --- # ART 182 — DESIGN IN WOOD I Explores the use of wood as a utilitarian and artistic medium. Focuses on the history of wood working, design, artistic expression, and joinery techniques. [D; CSU] --- # ART 182L — OPEN STUDIO: THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA LAB/DESIGN IN WOOD I Provides extended instruction, augmenting comprehension of the principles of art and design and the application of appropriate utilization of tools and machinery in completing three-dimensional designs in wood. [D; CSU] --- # ART 183 — DESIGN IN WOOD II Explores wood as a creative medium. Continues the development of personal design statement. Offers specialized woodworking and joinery techniques focused on sculptural forms and furniture construction. [D; CSU] --- # ART 183L — OPEN STUDIO: THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA LAB/DESIGN IN WOOD II Provides extended instruction, augmenting comprehension of the principles of art and design and the application of appropriate utilization of tools and machinery in completing three-dimensional designs in wood. [D; CSU] --- # ART 185A — JEWELRY AND METALWORK I Introduces the fundamentals of design, construction, and fabrication of jewelry and metalwork. Includes physical properties of metals, surface embellishment, soldering, forming, safe use of tools and chemicals, and exposure to historical and contemporary jewelry and metalwork. [D; CSU] --- # ART 185B — JEWELRY AND METALWORK II Covers an intermediate instruction in the design, construction, and fabrication of jewelry and metalwork. Emphasizes the fundamentals of smithing, including sinking, forging, hinge creation, use of hydraulic press, and/or titanium anodizer. [D; CSU] --- # ART 185C — JEWELRY AND METALWORK III Covers an advanced instruction in design, construction, and fabrication of jewelry and metalwork. Introduces the use and properties of precious metals, and a more complex soldering operations and techniques such as raising, anticlastic forming, mechanisms, and stonesetting. Emphasizes the perfecting finishing skills. [D; CSU] --- # ART 185D — JEWELRY AND METALWORK IV Continues advanced instruction in design and construction of jewelry and metalwork. Introduces designing for production and how to price and market work. Emphasizes more self-directed exploration and personal design statements, including alternate processes. [D; CSU] --- # ART 186A — OPEN STUDIO: THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA LAB/JEWELRY AND METALWORK I Provides extended instruction, augmenting comprehension of the principles of art and design, and the application of appropriate utilization of tools in completing metalwork projects at a beginning level. [D; CSU] (Formerly: ART 185L) --- # ART 186B — OPEN STUDIO: THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA LAB/JEWELRY AND METALWORK II Provides extended instruction, augmenting comprehension of the principles of art and design, and the application of appropriate utilization of tools in completing metalwork projects at an intermediate level. [D; CSU] --- # ART 186C — OPEN STUDIO: THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA LAB/JEWELRY AND METALWORK III Provides extended instruction, augmenting comprehension of the principles of art and design, and the application of appropriate utilization of tools in completing metalwork projects at the intermediate-advanced level. [D; CSU] --- # ART 186D — OPEN STUDIO: THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA LAB/JEWELRY AND METALWORK IV Provides extended instruction, augmenting comprehension of the principles of art and design, and the application of appropriate utilization of tools in completing metalwork projects at an advanced level. [D; CSU] --- # ART 188 — INTRODUCTION TO DRONE TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS Introduces remotely operated aircraft systems (drones), including applications, safety, maintenance, mission planning, flying, and data acquisition (multispectral images, photos, and videos). [D; CSU] (Same as: AERO 108 ; GEOG 108 ; FTMA 108 ; NC 328 ) --- # ART 190 — ART OF HIEROGLYPHS Focuses on the principles of writing-system design, particularly Egyptian and Maya hieroglyphic writing, leading to an ability to understand the gist of the majority of Maya texts. [D; CSU] --- # ART 192 — INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL IMAGING Introduces digital imaging to graphic artists, artists, and photographers. Covers basic instruction on the digital image, Macintosh computers using Adobe Photoshop software, film and flatbed scanners, and archival printers. Emphasizes the application of technology for image optimization, enhancement, manipulation, composites, and collages. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ARTS 250] --- # ART 192L — INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL IMAGING LABORATORY Allows digital imaging students to practice and review techniques and concepts introduced in Introduction to Digital Imaging. Provides an opportunity for the student to refine design, digital, and software skills beyond normal classroom time. [D; CSU] --- # ART 197 — PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT FOR VISUAL ARTISTS Allows third-semester art majors to develop both a traditional and digital portfolio of their work. Includes contemporary issues in art research on career opportunities, galleries, art schools, methods of documentation, and resume writing. Includes visits to local museums and art galleries. [D; CSU] --- # ART 197L — PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT FOR VISUAL ARTISTS LABORATORY Allows visual art students to practice and review techniques and concepts introduced in the portfolio development course. Provides an opportunity for the student to refine portfolios beyond normal classroom time. --- # ART 200 — CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICES SITE-SPECIFIC ART Introduces an in-depth study of new genres in contemporary art and examines the history and theory of installation and site-specific art, recent artistic practices, and technologies. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 200L — OPEN STUDIO: THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA LAB/NEW GENRE: INSTALLATION AND SITE-SPECIFIC ART Provides extended instruction, augmenting comprehension of the principles of art and design and the application of appropriate utilization of tools in the execution of installation and site-specific art. [D; CSU] --- # ART 205 — BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Introduces photographic theory, history, and cultural influences. Emphasizes the adjustable camera for effective visual communication and personal expression. Examines aesthetics, color theory, composition, content, and critical evaluation of student work. Includes basic instruction of image editing software for manipulating imagery. Appropriate for students without prior photographic experience. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 205L — BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY Allows photography students to practice and review techniques and concepts introduced in Beginning Digital Photography. Provides an opportunity for the student to refine photographic skills beyond normal classroom time. [D; CSU] --- # ART 206 — INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY Focuses on creative assignments in a variety of photographic styles. Includes intermediate techniques of exposure control, high dynamic range, digital photographic aesthetics, digital workflow, medium and large format cameras, and electronic flash. Assignments are in color and grayscale. Requires an adjustable camera with manual exposure mode. A digital SLR is recommended. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 206L — INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY Allows photography students to practice and review techniques and concepts introduced in intermediate photography. Provides an opportunity for the student to refine photographic skills beyond normal classroom time. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 207 — STUDIO AND LIGHTING TECHNIQUES Explores artificial lighting including strobes within the studio and the outside world. Emphasizes the control of light, quality of light, mixing natural and artificial light, basic portrait, and product lighting. Introduces techniques and concepts used in fine art and advertising photography. Requires an adjustable camera with a manual exposure mode. A digital SLR camera is recommended. [D; CSU] --- # ART 207L — STUDIO AND LIGHTING TECHNIQUES LABORATORY Allows photography students to practice and review techniques and concepts introduced in ART 207 . Provides an opportunity for the student to refine photographic skills beyond normal classroom time. [D; CSU] --- # ART 208A — FILM AND DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY I Introduces the historical and technical aspects of film and darkroom photography with an emphasis on personal expression and visual literacy. Explores the historical, social, cultural, and personal significance of the photographic image in everyday life. Includes lectures and discussion on composition, content, light and exposure, film cameras, silver-based chemical processes, and presentation techniques. Requires an adjustable film camera. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ART 208B — FILM AND DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY II Refines basic film and darkroom skills learned in ART 208A , and emphasizes more complex creative silver-based photographic processes. Introduces an intermediate level of zone system exposure, medium format cameras, and large format cameras. Requires an adjustable film camera. [D; CSU] --- # ART 208C — FILM AND DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY III Builds on basic film and darkroom skills learned in ART 208B , and emphasizes more complex creative silver-based photographic processes. Provides an intermediate-to-advanced level of zone system exposure, medium format cameras, and large format cameras. Requires an adjustable film camera. [D; CSU] --- # ART 208D — FILM AND DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY IV Expands on basic film and darkroom skills learned in ART 208C , and emphasizes more complex creative silver-based photographic processes. Provides an advanced level of zone system exposure, medium format cameras, and large format cameras. Requires an adjustable film camera. [D; CSU] --- # ART 209 — PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS PRACTICES Emphasizes business related skills for a variety of photographic careers. Includes assisting, freelance, assignment production, studio work, photojournalism, stock photography, self-employment, and other photographic fields. Covers self-branding, organization, planning, client relations, legalities, pre-production work, budgeting, scheduling, and talent scouting. Requires participation in field trips, scenarios, and observing lectures by guest speakers. [D; CSU] --- # ART 210 — PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY Explores diverse aspects of portraiture including studio, headshots, environmental, and fashion photography. Introduces lighting and equipment specific to portraiture. Emphasizes styles, compositions, psychological considerations, and concepts associated with portraiture. Requires an adjustable camera with manual exposure mode. A digital SLR is recommended. [D; CSU] --- # ART 210L — PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY Allows photography students to practice and review techniques and concepts introduced in Portrait Photography. Provides an opportunity for the student to refine photographic skills beyond normal classroom time. [D] --- # ART 211 — EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY Emphasizes the commercial application of photography. Discusses the relationship between photographer, art director, and client. Applies photography principles to magazine articles, advertisements, marketing, and promotion. Requires an adjustable digital camera with manual exposure mode and Camera RAW capabilities. A digital SLR is recommended. [D; CSU] --- # ART 211L — EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY Allows photography students to practice and review techniques and concepts introduced in ART 211 : Editorial and Advertising Photography. Provides an opportunity for the student to refine photographic skills beyond normal classroom time. [D; CSU] --- # ART 212A — PHOTOGRAPHIC ALTERNATIVES I Explores alternative processes and techniques in photography. Emphasizes chemical-based processes including liquid emulsions such as cyanotypes and Liquid Light, as well as other techniques. Introduces alternative applications of technology in photography, including xerographic, digitally created negatives, and the merging of digital and chemical techniques. [D; CSU] --- # ART 212B — PHOTOGRAPHIC ALTERNATIVES II Refines skills and concepts associated with alternative processes. Further explores liquid emulsions, alternative negative creation, and alternative cameras. Emphasizes aesthetics and conceptual issues relevant to non-traditional photography. [D; CSU] --- # ART 212C — PHOTOGRAPHIC ALTERNATIVES III Develops skills and concepts associated with alternative processes at an intermediate-advanced level. Further explores liquid emulsions, alternative negative creation, and alternative cameras. Emphasizes aesthetics and conceptual issues relevant to non-traditional photography. [D; CSU] --- # ART 212D — PHOTOGRAPHIC ALTERNATIVES IV Builds skills and concepts associated with alternative processes at an advanced level. Further explores liquid emulsions, alternative negative creation, and alternative cameras. Emphasizes aesthetics and conceptual issues relevant to non-traditional photography. [D; CSU] --- # ART 213 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY Provides additional exploration or photography through the examination of selected topics chosen from the following photographic genres: wedding, product, commercial, application of photography to industry, and the use of specific photographic techniques in fine arts. [D; CSU] --- # ART 213L — SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY Allows photography students to practice and review techniques and concepts introduced in ART 213 : Special Topics In Photography. Provides an opportunity for the student to refine photographic skills beyond normal classroom time. [D; CSU] --- # ART 214A — PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY PRACTICE I Allows photography students who have completed a beginning photography course to practice and review techniques and concepts introduced in photography-related classes. [D; CSU] --- # ART 214B — PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY PRACTICE II Continues to allow photography and digital imaging students to practice and review techniques and concepts at an intermediate level. [D; CSU] --- # ART 214C — PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY PRACTICE III Continues to allow photography students to practice and expand on techniques and concepts introduced in photography and digital imaging at an intermediate-to-advanced-level. [D; CSU] --- # ART 214D — PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY PRACTICE IV Allows photography and digital imaging students the opportunity to practice and develop advanced techniques and concepts. [D; CSU] --- # ART 215A — DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY PRACTICE I Allows photography students to practice and review techniques and concepts introduced in photography related classes. Develops a photography portfolio for job application, transfer, or gallery exhibition purposes. [D; CSU] --- # ART 215B — DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY PRACTICE II Allows photography students the opportunity to practice and review a combination of digital, film, and chemical-based photographic techniques and concepts introduced in photography related classes at an intermediate level. [D; CSU] --- # ART 215C — DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY PRACTICE III Allows photography students the opportunity to practice and expand upon digital, film, and chemical-based darkroom techniques and concepts at an intermediate-to-advanced level. [D; CSU] --- # ART 215D — DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY PRACTICE IV Allows photography students to practice and develop digital, film, and chemical-based darkroom techniques and concepts introduced in photography related classes. Develops a photography portfolio for job application, transfer, or gallery exhibition purposes. [D; CSU] --- # ART 216 — ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY Emphasizes advanced problem solving in the photographic medium with the production of an individual student portfolio. Expands on concepts and techniques from beginning photography and intermediate photography. Requires an adjustable camera. [D; CSU] (Formerly: ART 123) --- # ART 216L — ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY Allows photography students to practice and review techniques and concepts introduced in advanced photography. Provides an opportunity for the student to refine photographic skills beyond normal classroom time. [D] --- # ART 217 — DRONE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND CINEMATOGRAPHY Provides beginning to intermediate uses of remotely operated vehicles for digital imaging, photography, and cinematography. Covers safety precautions, team collaboration, intelligent mission planning, common video movements, high resolution image capture, and editing. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: FTMA 217 ) --- # ART 290 — COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN APPLIED VISUAL ARTS I Introduces principles and skills acquired in Art majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # ART 291 — COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN APPLIED ARTS II Applies beginning-level principles and skills acquired in Art majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # ART 292 — COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN APPLIED ARTS III Covers intermediate-level principles and skills acquired in Art majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # ART 293 — COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN APPLIED ARTS IV Covers advanced-level principles and skills acquired in Art majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # ART 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of art of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # ASIA 112 — ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I Covers the history of Asian Americans in the social, political, economic, and cultural development of the United States from the colonial era to the annexation of California in 1848. Emphasizes the Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Asian-Indian, and Southeast Asian experiences. Includes study of the United States Constitution. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: HIST 112 ) --- # ASIA 113 — ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II Examines the history of Asian Americans in the United States from 1846 to the present. Major themes include the study of economic developments, occupational patterns, anti-Asian movements, inter-ethnic exchanges, gender, and intergenerational issues. Includes a study of the Constitution of California. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: HIST 113 ) --- # ASIA 114 — FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY Emphasizes the economic, political, and social history of Filipinos in the Philippines and in the United States. Analyzes the effects of Spanish, American, and Japanese colonization on Filipino culture. Focuses on the major waves of migration to the United States and focuses on youth, intergenerational, women, gender, and political issues. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: HIST 114 ) --- # ASIA 115 — FILIPINO-AMERICAN CULTURE Emphasizes the roots of Filipino-American culture and its role in American society today. Focuses on the social, political, and economic ideologies, issues, influences, and challenges that affect Filipino-American society. Includes a study of family life, social behavior, language, education, and religion. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ASIA 117 — ASIAN AMERICAN MEDIA & FILM Explores the history of Asian bodies and identities in American media from early American political cartoons to cinematic productions. Analyze Asian portrayal and Asian-American identities in newspapers, magazines, silent films, fictional movies, documentaries, cartoons, romantic comedies, television series, music videos comedy shows, and popular culture. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ASIA 118 — ASIAN AMERICAN GENDER & SEXUALITY Explores the social construction of gender and sexuality within Asian American communities, its relationship to the "homeland" and its manifestation in diaspora, social movements whose aim is to address intersectional identities, and US laws that governed gendered and sexualized bodies. Uses ethnography, autoethnography, and media analysis. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ASIA 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of Asian-American studies of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # ASL 101 — AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) including Fingerspelled signs and numbers utilized in the Deaf community. Provides a basic foundation of language structure, sign recognition, and sign production at the novice level. Introduces students to the historical aspects and origins of ASL and Deaf Culture. Intended for students with no or little knowledge of ASL. Equivalent to two years of high school ASL. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: ASL 120) --- # ASL 102 — AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II Provides a continuation to enhance fluency in comprehension skill development and sign production in American Sign Language (ASL). Expands sign vocabulary and complex grammatical structures for carrying out basic interpersonal communication on various topics, such as describing people, places, and plans. Continues the learning of ASL, Deaf culture, Deaf art, Deaf heritage, and customs of the Deaf community. Equivalent to three years of high school ASL. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: ASL 130) --- # ASL 201 — AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III Provides an extensive review of all first-year structures. Focuses on interpersonal communication for intermediate students. Covers grammatical structures and vocabulary necessary to discuss personal relations, food, travel, health, environment, and culture. Engages with literary works that delve into Deaf worldviews and critically analyzes ASL literature. Equivalent to four years of high school ASL. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: ASL 220) --- # ASL 202 — AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV Provides continuation of ASL 201 . Advances comprehension and production skills in American Sign Language (ASL) to an intermediate-high level, covering various topics such as literature, values, traditions, history, art, politics, and environment. Emphasis is on nuanced linguistic features and cultural insights essential for effective communication within the Deaf community. Emphasizes further study of abstract concepts, specialized vocabulary, and advanced ASL literature analysis, fostering fluency in diverse professional and artistic contexts. Analyzes and appreciates works of historical, l… --- # ASL 225 — DEAF CULTURE Provides an introduction of Deaf culture where students learn a wide array of historical milestones that shaped the belief system, behavioral norms, and perspectives of members in the Deaf community. Examines the complexity of the ASL structure as well as how other sign systems played a role in the development. Provides further in-depth information about ASL literature, Deaf contributors, social and political influences, and ever-changing technological advancements that form the dynamics and influences within the Deaf culture. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: ASL 150) --- # ASL 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of American sign language of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # ASTR 100 — PRINCIPLES OF ASTRONOMY Introduces the concepts and methods developed in astronomy to describe and understand the physical nature and processes on astronomical phenomena. Includes topics such as the sky, the solar system, stars and stellar evolution, nebulae, the Milky Way Galaxy, galaxies, and cosmology. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ASTR 109 — ASTRONOMY LABORATORY Demonstrates astronomical principles through observation, simulation, and analysis of data. Includes topics such as the sky, the solar system, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and cosmology. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ASTR 120 — SOLAR SYSTEM ASTRONOMY Investigates the origin of the Sun and planets and how they change. Analyzes the physical properties of planets, moons, rings, comets, and asteroids. Surveys the history of space exploration. Topics include: solar system formation and evolution; comparative planetology; recent discoveries regarding our solar system; and planets around distant stars. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ASTR 150 — DISCOVERY OF THE COSMOS Chronological exploration of the major astronomical observations and discoveries - from ancient times to the early twentieth century - that have shaped our current understanding of the universe. Includes constellations and astronomical lore; the sky; ancient cosmologies; heliocentrism; pre- and early-telescopic discoveries; stars; nebulae; the Galaxy; galaxies; and the expanding universe. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ASTR 170 — THE RADICAL UNIVERSE Explores how modern advances in human understanding of the physical nature of the universe -- relativity, quantum mechanics, and cosmology -- show that the universe often radically defies intuition. Demonstrates how behavior of the universe extends far beyond expectations derived from daily experiences. Topics include: black holes; curved spacetime; and origin and fate of the universe. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ASTR 180 — LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE Explores how the universe evolved from a mix of subatomic particles into intelligent life itself. Examines the probability that extraterrestrial intelligence exists and the possibility of communication. Topics include: origin and evolution of the universe; birth, aging, and death of stars; chemical enrichment of the galaxy; and comets and the origin of life. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ASTR 201 — ASTRONOMY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS Introduces modern astronomy for students with a strong interest in science and mathematics. Includes topics such as the sky; light and energy; the Solar System; stars and stellar evolution; black holes; the Milky Way Galaxy; galaxies; origin, evolution, and fate of the universe. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ASTR 205 — ELEMENTARY ASTROPHYSICS Modern observational advances and theoretical results concerning the physical properties and processes in stars and their relationship to stellar evolution. Topics include: interstellar nebulae, stellar associations, the Milky Way, galaxies, active galaxies and quasars, and modern cosmology. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ASTR 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY or research in some area of the mathematical sciences of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # AT 101 — INTRODUCTION TO BASIC AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 50. Introduces basic general automotive tool and shop equipment use, as well as general basic vehicle service procedures. Focuses on classroom instruction providing "how-to" information. Emphasizes hands-on lab activities for student mastery of basic skills. [D; CSU] (Same as: AT 101A ) --- # AT 101A — INTRODUCTION TO BASIC AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Introduces basic general automotive tool and shop equipment use, as well as general basic vehicle service procedures. Focuses on classroom instruction providing "how-to" information. Emphasizes hands-on lab activities for student mastery of basic skills. [D; CSU] (Same as: AT 101 ) --- # AT 102 — AUTOMOTIVE SCIENCE AND BASIC MECHANICS 50. Provides in-depth discussions and understanding of the entire automobile science and technology. Lays the foundation for an educated "diagnostics" approach. Soft skills, customer service, as well as legal aspects of automotive repair will also be addressed. All lab activities will be directly related to classroom topics of discussion. [D; CSU] --- # AT 104 — AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CONSULTANT Introduces students to the duties and responsibilities that a service consultant will face at the work place. This course focuses on communication, product knowledge, and shop operations to include service writing programs, parts expediting and technical tools and resources. This Course aligns with ASE C1 Test task list. [ND] --- # AT 105 — AUTOMOTIVE PARTS SPECIALIST Addresses the aftermarket wholesale and the retail automobile parts industry needs. It focuses on general operations, customer relations and sales skill, vehicle system knowledge, catalog information, inventory management and merchandising. [ND] --- # AT 109 — AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SYSTEMS 50. Introduces the theory and principles of brake systems, inspection, and repair. Emphasizes practical experience with drum brakes, disc brakes, power brakes and wheel bearing service, and repair. Prepares students for the California State Brake License and national Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Exam A5. [D; CSU] --- # AT 110 — AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION, ALIGNMENT, AND STEERING 50 Introduces the theory and principles of automotive steering and suspension systems, inspections, and repairs. Emphasizes practical experience with steering, suspension, tires and wheel bearings, inspection, and repair are accomplished using a computerized four-wheel alignment rack. Prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Test A4. [D; CSU] --- # AT 120 — ENGINE PERFORMANCE I 50. Explores engine performance on vehicles in relation to the ignition system function and fuel system delivery. Emphasizes the use of ignition scope and fuel system diagnostic equipment, and covers exhaust out gas analyzer functions. Prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence Certification Test in Engine Performance (A8). [D; CSU] --- # AT 130 — AUTOMOTIVE BASIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 50. Introduces students to general automotive electrical/electronic diagnostics, battery and starting system diagnostics and repair, and charging system diagnosis and repair. Emphasizes on the understanding of basic electrical theory and application. This Course aligns with ASE A6 Test task list. [D; CSU] --- # AT 131 — AUTOMOTIVE HEATING, COOLING, AND AIR CONDITIONING 50. Introduces the theory and principles of automotive heating, cooling, and air conditioning systems. Emphasizes practical experience with service, diagnosis, and repair will be accomplished using state-of-the-art equipment. Includes preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Heating and Air Conditioning Test (A7), and Refrigerant Handler Exam and Certification. [D; CSU] --- # AT 140 — ENGINE REPAIR Introduces the theory and principles of automotive engine system, inspection, and repair. Emphasizes practical experience with engine disassembly and assembly, service, and repair. Prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Test A1. [D; CSU] --- # AT 190 — INTRODUCTION TO HYBRID, ELECTRIC, AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES 53. Introduces students to Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fueled vehicles. Emphasizes safety, hazards, and basic component identification. [D;CSU] --- # AT 191 — BASIC HYBRID, ELECTRIC, AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE CONCEPTS 53 Focuses on Power Electronics and Battery Systems. Distinguishes differences and similarities of the technology incorporated in Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fueled vehicles. [D; CSU] --- # AT 192 — INTERMEDIATE HYBRID, ELECTRIC, AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE ELECTRONICS 53. Focuses on DC/DC and AC/AC conversions with Electric Vehicle/Hybrid's for propulsion and support systems. Examines communication protocol between systems using LIN data systems. [D; CSU] --- # AT 193 — ADVANCED HYBRID, ELECTRIC, AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE CONCEPTS 53. Emphasizes interlock systems used for redundant protection of high-voltage systems. Close examination of electric automotive drives are involved as well as power down of the system for repairs. [D; CSU] --- # AT 220 — ENGINE PERFORMANCE II 50. Covers engine performance and driveability (tune-up) on vehicles with electronic ignition and fuel injection systems. Utilizes computerized diagnostic equipment and four-gas analyzers. Completes preparation for ASE Engine Performance Test (A8). [D; CSU] --- # AT 230 — AUTOMOTIVE ADVANCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 50. Provides an advanced course in automotive electrical and electronic systems. Emphasizes the lighting, instrument cluster, driver information, body electrical system diagnosis and repair. Focuses on the analysis of automotive electronics, and a working knowledge of diagnostic procedures when troubleshooting electronically controlled systems. Includes preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence Exam (A6). [D; CSU] --- # AT 234 — AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES 50. Introduces the theory and principles of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Emphasizes practical experience in troubleshooting and rebuilding. Prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Test (A2). [D; CSU] --- # AT 236 — MANUAL TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLES, AND FINAL DRIVES 50. Explores the theory and principles of manual drive systems. Emphasizes practical experience with clutches, transmissions, drive shafts, final drives, and transaxles. Includes preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Test A3. [D; CSU] --- # AT 242 — CLEAN AIR CAR 50. Provides 120-hour minimum instruction required by the State of California and entry-level, upgrading, or advanced training techniques for the automotive field. Uses Bureau of Automotive Repair's curriculum. Prepares students to take the California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control License Test (I/M Test). [D; CSU] --- # AT 247 — AUTOMOTIVE EMISSION SYSTEMS AND COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS 50. Prepares students for advanced emission systems diagnosis. Incorporates the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR-97), and training courses date (20 hours). Focuses on training in five-gas analysis, Acceleration Simulation Mode (ASM) dynamometer testing, laboratory scope usage, and waveform interpretation, advanced scan tool usage, and On-Board Diagnostics Two (OBD II). [D; CSU] --- # AT 290 — COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY I Introduces principles and skills acquired in the Automotive Technology majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # AT 291 — COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY II Applies beginning-level principles and skills acquired in the Automotive Technology majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # AT 292 — COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY III Provides intermediate-level principles and skills acquired in the Automotive Technology majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # AT 293 — COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY IV Covers advanced-level principles and skills acquired in the Automotive Technology majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # AT 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of automotive technology of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # BIOL 100 — PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY Surveys the basic processes of biology which are common to all organisms. Includes scientific method, biomolecules, cellular organization, structure, function, metabolism, and reproduction, genetics, evolution, taxonomic classification, ecology of plants and animals, and current events involving biology. Not intended for biology majors. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 101 — PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY LABORATORY Provides laboratory experience to supplement Biology 100. May require field trips during laboratory periods. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 111 — CANCER BIOLOGY Introduces a broad understanding of cancer, focusing on the molecular and cellular changes that normal cells undergo during their transformation into malignant cancer cells. Explores risk factors, signs and symptoms of cancer, and the social impact of this disease. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 130 — ANIMAL BIOLOGY: A BEHAVIORAL APPROACH Provides basic biological principles applied to the study of animals. Includes a study of the history, genetics, physiology, and ecology of animal behaviors from an evolutionary perspective. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 131 — ANIMAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY Provides laboratory and field exercises to supplement and support BIOL 130 . Introduces the student to research techniques illustrating the basic concepts of animal biology. Includes activities such as structured laboratory experiments, field observations, ethogram, and an independent project. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 140 — ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY Provides environmental biology with a global emphasis. Investigates environmental interrelationships and impacts of human activities on ecosystems and on global quality of life. Focuses on population dynamics, biological diversity, global environmental change, pollution, natural resources, impacts of agriculture, industrialization, technology, and energy use. Field trips may be required. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 143 — BIOLOGY, OCEANOGRAPHY, AND GEOSCIENCE OF BAJA CALIFORNIA Provides an interdisciplinary, introductory survey of Baja California's diversity in its biology, oceanography, geology, geography, and demographics. Examines the management, use, and conservation of its natural resources. Investigates regional issues associated with increased population, modernization, and industrialization of Baja California and Southern California. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 145 — ECOMUNDO: ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Features basic concepts and science processes in ecology with an emphasis on international borders, regional, and global environmental interactions and issues. Focuses on scientific, economic, social, psychological, legal, and health aspects of population dynamics, pollution, solid waste, sewage, water quality, ecotourism, wildlife, land, and energy use. Includes field trips. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 146 — ECOMUNDO: FIELD STUDIES AND LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS IN ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Field and laboratory investigations of the ecology of selected geographic regions with an emphasis on the ecological relationships on the region's animal and plant species, the impact of humans on the region's ecosystems, and the use of scientific methodologies and principles of ecology and environmental science. Field trips required. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 150 — NATURAL HISTORY OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS Provides field and laboratory survey of San Diego's plant and animals, training in the collection and analysis of data, observation of animal behaviors, and identification of species. Emphasizes ecology and ecosystems. Designed for students with little field experience in biology and is appropriate for teachers of outdoor programs. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 151 — INTRODUCTION TO FERMENTATION SCIENCE Surveys the basic processes of biology which are common to all organisms with a focus on cellular functions and metabolism for understanding fermentation. Includes scientific method, biomolecules, cellular organization, structure, function, metabolism, and reproduction, genetics, evolution, and current events involving biology and the societal impacts of fermentation. Not intended for biology or chemistry majors. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: CHEM 151 ) --- # BIOL 151L — INTRODUCTION TO FERMENTATION SCIENCE LAB Provides laboratory experience to supplement BIOL 151 /CHEM 151. Stresses the application of the Scientific Method and the Engineering Process in a laboratory setting employing project-based learning including: hypothesis generation and testing; troubleshooting; and process optimization as applied to the technically complex process of brewing beer. Introduction to safety, the quantitative use of common laboratory glassware, instrumentation and techniques that includes the use of; volumetric glassware and pipettes; hydrometers; top loading and analytical balances; colorimetric analyses; refrac… --- # BIOL 160 — MARINE BIOLOGY Introduces the student to the marine environment and to the biology of marine organisms. Provides a survey of marine ecosystems based on physical, chemical, geological, and biological oceanography. Includes major themes such as evolution, adaptation, classification, and interactions of organisms, marine ecology, and current issues in marine biology. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 161 — MARINE BIOLOGY LABORATORY Provides laboratory and field exercises to supplement and support Biology 160. Introduces the student to the biology and adaptations of marine organisms and surveys local marine ecosystems. Field observation and data analysis are integral components of this course. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 180 — HUMAN HEREDITY, EVOLUTION, AND SOCIETY Introduces principles and applications of human heredity. Includes Mendelian and molecular genetics, cell reproduction, genetic and chromosomal mutations and disorders, structure and function of DNA and RNA, genetic engineering, and the application of genetics to the study of evolution of species, and the origin of humans. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 185 — BIOLOGY OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS Emphasizes the study of the biological principles underlying the effects of major legal and illegal drugs on the human body. Surveys the commonly abused drugs with regard to their chemical nature, where and how they act, and the factors that modify their effects. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 190 — HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Introduces human anatomy and physiology, including structural-functional relationships, scientific method, precise terminology, and related human conditions and diseases. (Not open to students with credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 260 or BIOL 261 .) [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 205 — DNA SCIENCE I Provides theoretical background useful in the biotechnology job market or for a bachelor's degree in biology. [D; CSU] --- # BIOL 206 — DNA SCIENCE II Provides theoretical background useful in the biotechnology job market or for a bachelor's degree in biology. [D; CSU] --- # BIOL 207 — INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS Provides an analysis of genes, proteins, and genomes. Examines the broad question of information flow in biology and the history and criticism of defining a gene. Introduces the fundamentals of computer-based analysis of gene and protein database organization, retrieval, and search rules. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 210 — GENERAL ZOOLOGY Explores general zoology for biological science and related majors. Surveys major animal phyla and heterotrophic protistans from an evolutionary perspective. Covers comparative structure, morphology, anatomy and function of animals. Includes topics on phylogeny, cladistics, systematics, principles and mechanisms of evolution, animal behavior, biodiversity and population ecology. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID BIOL 150 ] --- # BIOL 211 — INTRODUCTION TO CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Introduces basic principles of cell and molecular biology for biology and related science majors. Emphasizes basic atomic structure and bonding, the chemical basis of life, cell structure and function, energy transformation, cell division, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, and the origin of life. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID BIOL 190 ] --- # BIOL 212 — BIOLOGY OF PLANTS This course is intended for biology majors. Provides the comparative study of plants, protistan and fungal groups emphasizing their diversity, evolution, structure, function, growth, and metabolic pathways. Includes plant genomics, taxonomy, systematics, morphology, physiology, cytology, population-community ecology, local ecosystems, evolution of populations, global importance of autotrophs. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID BIOL 155] --- # BIOL 215 — BIOSTATISTICS Introduces basic probability, descriptive, and inferential statistics. Includes experimental design, collection of data, and selection of appropriate statistical tests used to analyze data, solve quantitative problems, and test hypotheses using biological examples. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 229 — INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH I Introduces biological laboratory skills, safety procedures, and disposal of laboratory waste materials; experimental design and data analysis; preparation of laboratory reagents; aseptic technique, chromatography and electrophoresis; maintenance of laboratory records, library research, and resume writing; and management of a research laboratory. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 230 — INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH II Emphasizes current concepts and laboratory training in modern molecular biological techniques. Designed for biology majors and students interested in working in a molecular biology and/or biotechnology industry laboratory. [D; CSU] --- # BIOL 260 — HUMAN ANATOMY Emphasizes a systematic study of fundamental principles of human anatomy at cellular, tissue, organ, and organ system levels of organization. Introduces precise terminology, structural-functional relationships, scientific method, and appreciation of related human diseases. Laboratory uses preserved animal and organ dissection, skeletal study, models, and other visual aids. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID BIOL 110B] --- # BIOL 261 — PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Studies physiological principles, functions, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism level: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems. This course is primarily intended for Nursing and Allied Health-related majors. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID BIOL 120B] --- # BIOL 265 — GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY Introduces fundamental concepts, methods, and relevant applications of microbiology, including microbial structure, physiology, genetics, epidemiology, agents of disease, mechanisms of pathogenesis and resistance, approaches to control and treatment of disease, immunology, and biotechnology. Emphasizes laboratory activities, stressing cultivation, characterization, identification, and biotechnological applications involving microbes important in clinical medicine. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BIOL 266 — BIOMEDICAL WET LAB EXPERIENCE Provides wet lab experiences to support chemistry, human anatomy, human physiology and general microbiology prerequisite courses for majors pursuing allied health professions. Intended for students who took chemistry and biology prerequisite courses through distance education lacking a wet lab component. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: CHEM 266 ) Prerequisites: CHEM 266 --- # BIOL 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of the biological sciences of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # BUS 101 — INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS Examines and organizes information systems and technology, supporting business processes and decision making. Focuses and identifies information systems, information-based strategy, database management systems, networking, e-commerce, ethics, security, application and systems software, and hardware components. Designs and applies concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions to business problems. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ITIS 120; C-ID BUS 140 ] (Same as: CIS 101 ) --- # BUS 120 — INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS Introduces students to trends in today's business organizations related to a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, finance, economic systems, legal, global, marketing, risk management and human behavior affect managing policies and procedures. Helps students understand how these influences interact in organizational structures, leadership, information technology, entrepreneurship, legal, accounting and financial practices to achieve the organization's strategic goals and objectives. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID BUS 110] --- # BUS 121 — PRINCIPLES OF MONEY MANAGEMENT Introduces principles of money management in our changing economic environment and explores the psychological, sociological, and physiological factors that influence financial decisions. Emphasizes a financial goal setting, culminating in the creation of a personal budget, financial plan, income generation, career planning, and effective spending decisions. [D; CSU; UC] --- # BUS 122 — PRINCIPLES OF IMPORTING AND EXPORTING Covers the fundamentals of importing, exporting, and U.S. Customs Regulations. Provides an overview of international documentation, financial instruments of trade, and marketing. Emphasis on advanced concepts of exporting and importing, as well as practical application and completion of documents commonly used in the field. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 123 — INTRODUCTION TO INVESTMENTS Introduces basic investment principles including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, portfolio management, derivatives, securities markets, interpretation of financial statements, and the relationship of economic and political conditions to investing. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 126 — SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY Explores innovative technologies that drive the flow of products, information, funds and people in global supply chains. Prepares students for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) certification exam. Prepares students to effectively implement ERP strategies to manage business processes within supply chain operations. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 129 — MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS---POWERPOINT Provides students with the skills required to use the multimedia features of Microsoft PowerPoint software. Emphasizes presentation techniques, advanced text and graphic processing, and use of multimedia peripherals. [D; CSU] (Same as: CIS 129 ) --- # BUS 134 — EBUSINESS I: PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE Provides an overview of electronic commerce and examines basic principles. Provides students with the understanding and knowledge of important factors involved in the overall process of electronic commerce. Includes the infrastructure, software availability, buyer behavior patterns, security issues, and future trends. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 135 — EBUSINESS II: CREATING AN EFFECTIVE WEB PRESENCE Provides an overview of how to create an effective Web presence while utilizing an electronic commerce site. Demonstrates interactive marketing techniques that go beyond the traditional approach and embrace the current trends of technology. Focuses on the ever-changing business environment of web marketing and targets specific strategies to develop a profitable Web site. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 136 — WORKPLACE PRINCIPLES AND ETHICS Develops an awareness of current workforce diversity trends and the adaptation required in organizational structure to enhance productivity. Explores changes in managerial and communication styles that successfully address cross-cultural communications as well as effective negotiations and conflict resolution. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 139 — CONSUMER RETAILING AND MERCHANDISING Introduces processes used for distributing consumer goods from manufacturers through wholesale and retail channels. Emphasizes retail outlet organization, buying procedures, advertising, pricing, and selling. Also discusses online retailing (e-tailing) as a possible strategy. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 140 — BUSINESS LAW/THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS Examines the nature and role of the law in our society emphasizing the legal environment in which business operates. Provides an overview of the U.S. legal system, contracts, torts, bankruptcy, consumer protection, environmental law, intellectual property, Uniform Commercial Code, and regulation of business. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID BUS 125] --- # BUS 142 — BUSINESS ETHICS---CORPORATE AND PERSONAL Introduces the student to the study of business and personal ethics and provides a framework to identify, analyze, and understand how members of the business community make ethical decisions and deal with ethical issues. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 143 — ESTRATEGIC BUSINESS PLANNING Focuses on providing the entrepreneur or business owner the skills necessary to develop and implement a business plan for a small business. Emphasizes the development of the financial, managerial, and marketing components, including electronic commerce and Internet strategies. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 144 — ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL STRATEGY Develops and explores the role of advertising and public relations for small business owners or entrepreneurs. Emphasizes creation of an effective advertising strategy to increase sales. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 145 — FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS Introduces the various factors to be considered as a small business owner encounters the financial aspects of operating a business. Reviews the areas of starting a business, financing a small business, banking, and cash management. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 147 — SUCCESSFUL SELLING TECHNIQUES Provides an overview of traditional and electronic sales skills for small business owners and sales personnel. Emphasizes creation of an effective psychology of selling focused on customer needs, analysis of buyer's behavior, giving value, prospecting for leads, handling objections, and closing the sale. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 148 — DEVELOPING AND STARTING A NEW BUSINESS Provides students with the knowledge, skills, awareness, and involvement in the process and the critical aspects of creating a new venture. Emphasizes the attitudes, resources, and networks that are involved in pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 149 — ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPERATING AND MANAGING A SMALL BUSINESS Provides the basic solutions of managing and operating a small business. Develops the necessary physical and paper systems, and initially conducting the business, including record keeping, sales, and other operation necessities. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 150 — PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Studies management principles with primary emphasis on basic management functions: communicating, planning, organizing, and controlling. Analyzes decision making, human relations, and the role of the manager as leader. Discusses actual business problems and solutions. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 151 — PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Provides a fundamental overview of operations management. Covers operating processes, project management, facilities and capacity planning, quality management, just-in-time and lean systems, forecasting, aggregate planning, inventory management, and resource management. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 152 — HUMAN RELATIONS IN ORGANIZATIONS Develops the ability to nurture good relationships on the job which has been identified as a key to promotion and success in business. Focuses on techniques and behaviors that develop this potential in individuals, creating opportunities for higher salary, advancement, and leadership. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 173 — DISTRIBUTION CENTERS AND LEAN 6 SIGMA Introduces distribution and fulfillment centers, the movement of products and materials across businesses and geographies within the global supply chain. Prepares students to earn a 6 Sigma white/yellow certification belt upon completion, and will give students the ability to implement Six Sigma methodologies, and principles to effectively manage Lean distribution and fulfillment operations. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 174 — INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS Develops skills with hands-on experience planning, creating, monitoring, analyzing, and improving integrated marketing communications. Discusses current and emerging multi-channel (integrated) marketing practices and campaigns. Focuses on messaging across all media; includes paid, earned, shared, and owned media channels. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 177 — PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Surveys the nature and dimension of international business, environmental frameworks, international trade policies, international alliances, international financial markets, various forms of foreign involvement in international trade and discussion of the role of the multinational corporation in world trade. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 181 — SPANISH COMPUTER SKILLS FOR INTERPRETATION/TRANSLATION Reviews Spanish keyboard and keying techniques. Develops speed and accuracy as well as basic word processing skills. Emphasizes the proper application of the accent mark and punctuation in both English and Spanish. Includes preparation of English and Spanish letters, memos, and short reports used in an international business and legal context. Introduces the process of computer translation through the Internet as well as through computer translation software. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 183 — BUSINESS MATHEMATICS Studies the fundamental mathematical operations and their application to business problems. Includes payroll, pricing, interest and discount, commission, taxes, and other pertinent uses of mathematics in the field of business. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 191 — CREATING AND MANAGING A VIRTUAL OFFICE Provides students with tools and knowledge required to create a virtual business. Examines administrative concepts required to conduct business activities in the virtual workplace, including decision-making, establishment of business relationships, customer service, time and stress management, ethics, and teamwork. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 192 — MARKETING A VIRTUAL OFFICE Provides students with strategies for marketing a virtual (Web- or technology-based) business. Emphasizes development of a marketing plan, research of virtual employment and business opportunities, review of billing systems, and use of marketing techniques, including mailing lists, customer testimonials, online presentations, and new marketing technologies and innovations. Discusses ethical considerations required in running a virtual business. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 200A — MICROSOFT WORD: BEGINNING Introduces students to entry-level positions in today's modern electronic office, as well as prepare students for the introductory level of Microsoft Office Specialist certification. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 200B — MICROSOFT WORD: ADVANCED Prepares students to become expert users of advanced applications required in todays modern electronic office including: enhance professional documents, configure Word options, tables, mail merge, macros, and work group collaboration. Prepares students for the Microsoft Word Specialist Expert certification examination. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 206 — FILING AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT Introduction to the profession of records and information management. Covers alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject filing systems. Focuses on American Records Management Association (ARMA) International standards. Emphasis on both manual and electronic application of indexing rules and methodology. Records control, retention, retrieval, and creation and management of electronic and image records. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 210 — BUSINESS ENGLISH Develops English language skills used in a modern business context. Includes a review of business vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading. Introduces skills in basic business letter writing. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 211 — COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY Includes the principles of writing through writing basic business letters, memos, effective email messages, and a short report. Emphasizes effective oral communication by participating in oral presentations and class discussions. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 212 — BUSINESS COMMUNICATION Applies the principles of effective and ethical communication to the creation of letters, memos, emails, and written and oral reports for a variety of business situations. The course emphasizes the development, analysis, organization, and composition of various types of professional-level written messages, analytical reports, and business presentations using word processing and presentation-graphics software. Other topics include international/cross-cultural, interpersonal communication, business etiquette, and social media communication. [D; CSU; C-ID BUS 115] --- # BUS 218 — PROCEDURES FOR OFFICE PROFESSIONALS Emphasizes development of professional attitude, intercultural communication, ethics, workplace safety, writing skills, time and stress management, telephone, receptionist, supervisory and leadership skills, mail handling, alphabetic filing, teamwork, job search techniques, and career planning. Includes a job practicum designed to provide students with experience of interaction and workflow in an office environment. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 225 — INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION: GENERAL BUSINESS Introduces students to the skills and techniques of English/Spanish interpretation and translation in the field of business by interpreting and translating dialogs, business correspondence, and documents focusing on business ethics, protocol, cultural sensitivity, and review writing mechanics, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 226 — INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION: LEGAL Introduces students to the skills and techniques of interpretation and translation (English/Spanish) in the legal field including written translation and simultaneous, consecutive, and summary interpreting and sight translation with discussion of cultural sensitivity and ethics as related to the legal interpreter/translator. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 227 — INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION: MEDICAL Introduces principles of English and Spanish interpretation and translation applied to the medical field, focusing on translation of written medical documents and interpretation skills, cultural sensitivity, and ethics required by healthcare providers. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 229 — LEGAL TERMINOLOGY---BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) Prepares bilingual (English/Spanish) students who desire to work in a legal setting particularly as bilingual legal assistants. Covers English and Spanish terminology commonly used in civil, probate, family, and criminal law pleadings and documents. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 233 — INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION: IMMIGRATION Designed to introduce students to the skills and techniques of interpretation and translation (English/Spanish) with emphasis in immigration including written translation and simultaneous, consecutive, and summary interpreting and sight translation. Discussion of cultural sensitivity and ethics as related to the immigration interpreter/translator. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 234 — ADVANCED INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION: LEGAL Covers legal terminology and advanced techniques of simultaneous, consecutive and sight interpretation and translation of legal documents (English/Spanish) with emphasis on the areas of criminal, family, and immigration law. Emphasizes and analyzes the cultural sensitivity, ethics, and courtroom procedure as related to the role of the legal interpreter. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 239 — PROJECT MANAGEMENT Focuses on the foundational concepts and skills of project management. Earns project management skills in the information technology field and builds upon the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) guide for project management certifications exams, such as CompTIA Project+ or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). [D; CSU] (Same as: CIS 239 ) --- # BUS 290 — WORK EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS I Introduces principles and skills acquired in Business and Business-related majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a total of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 291 — WORK EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS II Applies beginning-level principles and skills acquired in the Business and Business-related majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a total of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 292 — WORK EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS III Provides intermediate-level principles and skills acquired in the Business and Business-related majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a total of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 293 — WORK EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS IV Covers advanced-level principles and skills acquired in the Business and Business-related majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a total of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # BUS 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of business of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # CA 170 — FUNDAMENTALS OF PROFESSIONAL COOKING TECHNIQUES Introduces students to the principles and applications of basic culinary arts methods. Emphasizes knife skills, product identification, equipment usage, cooking techniques, and time management skills. [D; CSU] --- # CA 171 — SOUPS, STOCKS, AND SAUCES Prepares a variety of stocks, sauces, and soups. Emphasizes proper cooking techniques and palate development. [D; CSU] --- # CA 172 — PROFESSIONAL COOKING: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES Provides training in proper knife skills and butchery techniques. Explores cooking methods applied to the preparation of proteins. Introduces Garde manger and the art of food presentation techniques. [D; CSU] --- # CA 173 — FOOD AND CULTURE Explores ways in which regional culinary traditions are shaped by many factors, including history, geography, migrations, social customs, technology, and globalization. [D; CSU] --- # CA 181 — FOOD SERVICE SAFETY, SANITATION, AND NUTRITION Introduces students to principles of food microbiology, food-borne diseases, as well as regulatory standards and measures required for the prevention of food-borne diseases. Meets current food protection standards for regulatory agents. Prepares students to test for the San Diego County food handlers' certification. [D; CSU] --- # CA 182 — FUNDAMENTALS OF PROFESSIONAL BAKING AND PASTRY TECHNIQUES Introduces students to basic baking techniques and to the primary ingredients utilized in the baking industry. Emphasizes weights, measures, and preparation of basic sweet dough, rolls, pie dough, fillings, cakes, and cookies. [D; CSU] --- # CA 183 — CULINARY PROCUREMENT, COST CONTROL, AND MENU MANAGEMENT Familiarizes students with purchasing, supply chain management, cost control, and menu management. Analysis and management of food, beverage, labor and other costs within a hospitality/culinary operation. Emphasizes problem solving, applying cost control techniques to maximize profits while managing expenses. Includes topics that establishes standards, cost-volume-profit-analysis, forecasting, purchasing and storage controls, and menu costing and pricing. [D; CSU] --- # CA 184 — PROFESSIONAL BAKING AND PASTRY: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES Trains students to prepare ingredients for doughs, pastries, fillings, and toppings using proper weights and measures. Emphasizes proper utilization of baking equipment and evaluation of finished baked products. Reviews regulations that affect the baking industry. [D; CSU] --- # CA 185 — CHOCOLATE, CONFECTIONARY ART, AND SPECIALTY DESSERTS Trains students in the application of professional-level chocolate work, confections, and pastry design and decoration techniques. Emphasizes the design, decoration, and presentation of pastries and cakes. Teaches students how to prepare sugar and chocolate-based desserts. [D; CSU] --- # CA 186 — PROFESSIONAL BAKING AND PASTRY: BREADS Covers advanced techniques utilized in the production, storage, evaluation, and presentation of uniform baked products. Emphasizes breads, rolls, pastries, and fillings and trains students in bakery layout and assembly techniques designed to maximize efficiency in the production of baked products. [D; CSU] --- # CA 290 — COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN CULINARY ARTS I Introduces principles and skills acquired in business occupational majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # CA 291 — COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN CULINARY ARTS II Applies beginning-level principles and skills acquired in business occupational majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # CA 292 — COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN CULINARY ARTS III Covers intermediate-level principles and skills acquired in business occupational majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # CA 293 — COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN CULINARY ARTS IV Applies advanced-level principles and skills acquired in business occupational majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # CAD 220 — INTRODUCTION TO CADD/CAM SYSTEMS Introduces the field of computer aided design and drafting (CADD). Provides an overview of the use of personal computers in the development of drawings for engineering-related fields. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CAD 222 — CAD MECHANICAL DESIGN I Introduces solid modeling using 3D mechanical design software. Covers feature-based design, parametric relationships, and design intent. Emphasizes part modeling using sketches, constraints, dimensions, and the model history tree. Additional topics include part drawings, assembly modeling, basic motion, and stress analysis. [D; CSU] --- # CAD 223 — CAD DETAILING AND DIMENSIONING Constructs a set of completed working drawings. Includes advanced dimensioning functions, geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (ANSI Y 14.5), and view development from three-dimensional models. [D; CSU] --- # CAD 224 — CAD MECHANICAL DESIGN II Introduces system and part design with an emphasis on organization and development of design projects. [D; CSU] --- # CAD 228 — CAD ADVANCED SURFACE DESIGN Introduces freeform 3D modeling. Covers drawing and editing of curves and surfaces. Includes techniques of building surfaces from curves. Explores curvature and continuity concepts. Covers creating solids from multiple surfaces. Includes methods of curve and surface evaluation. [D; CSU] --- # CAD 230 — INTRODUCTION TO SOLIDWORKS Introduces students to solid modeling using Solidworks software. Provides strategies in the construction and analysis of solid parts and related drawings and assemblies. [D; CSU] --- # CAD 231 — SOLIDWORKS II Explores intermediate SolidWorks techniques. Expands on design of parts, assemblies, and drawings. Introduces multi-body parts, top-down assembly design, surface modeling and sheet metal design . [D; CSU] --- # CAD 272 — SOLID MODELING II Applies basic solid modeling skills using Creo. Covers techniques of parametric part design. Explores use of dimensions and constraints within the sketcher. Includes creation of part and assembly drawings. Covers use of patterns and family tables. [D; CSU] --- # CAD 273 — 3D MODELING USING MAYA Introduces 3D modeling using industry-recognized software used in film production and video game industries. Emphasizes creation of models using polygon and surface modeling techniques. Demonstrates application of materials and textures to models. Covers camera setup for rendering scenes with lights, shading, and environmental effects . [D; CSU; UC] --- # CAD 274 — 3D ANIMATION USING MAYA Introduces 3D animation using industry-recognized software used in film production and video game industries. Emphasizes keyframe and motion path animation. Covers animation concepts such as tweening, frame rate, and interpolation. Provides skills to create rendered animations. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CAD 275A — INTERMEDIATE 3D MODELING AND ANIMATION Applies modeling, lighting, texture mapping, and rendering techniques as used in video games, television, film, product illustration, architectural and bioscience visualization. Explores modeling with polygons and subdivision surfaces using design strategies as well as developing proficiency with 3D modeling tools. [D; CSU] --- # CAD 276 — TECHNICAL COMPUTER IMAGING AND ANIMATION I Introduces 3ds Max and development of 3D models and scenes for use in architectural, engineering, film production, game development, and product marketing fields. Covers polygon modeling and the Graphite Modeling Tools. Explores creation of materials using the Slate Material Editor. Includes lighting design and rendering. [D; CSU] --- # CAD 277 — TECHNICAL COMPUTER IMAGING AND ANIMATION II Introduces 3D animation using 3ds max for architectural, engineering, film production, game development, multimedia, and product marketing fields. Explores key frame animation techniques, motion paths, animation controllers, and building of object hierarchies. Covers output of animation sequences in multiple formats. [D; CSU] --- # CAD 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of computer aided design of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # CD 133 — MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Provides students an emergent approach to creating developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children integrating core objectives in math, science, and technology. Emphasizes fundamental concepts and skills that form the preschool foundation for learning. [D; CSU] --- # CD 135 — PRINCIPLES OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT Introduces the student to historical and modern family lifestyles, functions, and values that influence behavior. Provides examination of contemporary family changes, crisis, and resilience. Analyzes nontraditional families as well as the classic nuclear family and the social support they need. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CD 170 — PRINCIPLES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT Focuses on theories of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development of children from conception through adolescence. Emphasizes observation skills to analyze the development of children, and how parents and teachers can best help meet their needs to become healthy individuals. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID CDEV 100] --- # CD 170L — PRINCIPLES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY Provides students with hands-on experiences of child development through observing and recording children's behavior. Explores various methods for examining the developmental domains of children from birth through middle childhood. [D; CSU] --- # CD 172 — CURRICULUM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS Focuses on the importance of respecting infants and toddlers routines and stresses the need to integrate concepts of child development with curriculum. Includes knowledge of play as curriculum, and the physical and social environment. [D; CSU] --- # CD 173 — DEVELOPMENT OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS Focuses on the development of children under three years of age. Includes the study of biological factors and environmental factors shaping the early cognitive, language, social, and physical development. Requires the observation of infants and toddlers in different settings. Emphasizes the influence of family, culture, and community on the lives of infants and toddlers. [D; CSU] FALL 2011 CHANGE ADD DE (Hybrid-35) --- # CD 175 — NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND SAFETY FOR CHILDREN Focuses on children's health, safety, and nutritional needs. Includes promoting good health through planning nutritious menus, understanding dietary needs, and encouraging physical fitness. Examines common childhood illnesses, and child abuse. [D; CSU] --- # CD 176 — MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Focuses on relationship of music and movement for optimal development of young children. Includes lesson planning and developmentally appropriate teaching methods implementing the kinesthetic mode of learning. [D; CSU] --- # CD 177 — PROMOTING PEACE AND INCLUSION IN EDUCATION Introduces the students to the challenges of teaching young children in a violent society and methods for responding to aggression and anti-social behavior in the classroom. Relates the importance of anti-bias practices in the classroom and strategies to promote a peaceful classroom environment [D; CSU; UC] --- # CD 180 — OBSERVATION AND GUIDANCE FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT Supports understanding of children's behavior based upon observation and direct experience with young children. Provides effective guidance techniques to promote the child's self-control, self-esteem, and competence. [D; CSU] --- # CD 181 — CURRICULUM PLANNING FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT Provides methods and materials for planning and implementing an integrated program for young children. Emphasis on designing an environment for learning related to emergent curriculum goals. [D; CSU] --- # CD 184 — OBSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION Provides skills in observation and documentation to understand children's behavior and construction of knowledge. Applies multimedia to support the narrative interpretation of children's experiences. Emphasizes observation and documentation to facilitate the understanding of children's development. [D; CSU] --- # CD 275 — ART FOR CHILDREN Provides students with knowledge in theories of artistic development, developmental stages of artistic expression, and provides hands-on experience in planning curriculum for children. Reflects diverse cultural expression, as well as develops student skills in a variety of artistic mediums, supporting the process of creative expression. [D; CSU] --- # CD 278 — WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Presents effective strategies for adapting curriculum and/or the environments for childcare providers caring for children with special needs. Identifies what is developmentally appropriate for children with special needs, how and when to modify activities or equipment, how to manage challenging behaviors, and how to support families in meeting the needs of these children. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CD 279 — EARLY EDUCATION SERVICE LEARNING IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT Places students in an integrated, service learning study abroad experience that incorporates critical thinking, practical activities, reflective assignments, team development and leadership, in the context of a global educational environment. Develops strategies for multi-cultural exchanges by examining communication, education, history, values and lifestyles. [D] (Same as: LDR 279 ) --- # CD 282A — CHILD DEVELOPMENT FIELD PRACTICUM Provides students field experience in various early childhood education settings. Applies theory and knowledge as the students increase their professional teaching skills and abilities under close supervision. [D; CSU] --- # CD 283 — EMERGING LITERACY Focuses on the relationship between language development and cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Analyzes learning environments to facilitate language as it emerges from curriculum. Relates the critical importance of early learning and interactions to language development. [D; CSU] --- # CD 284 — CHILD, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY Examines patterns of family systems in contemporary society as they are influenced by heritage, diverse cultures, abilities, and languages. Explores the value of communication, the development of child advocacy skills, and the ability to use community resources to empower families and children. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CD 286 — ADMINISTRATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS Focuses on principles and practices of the administration of child development programs. Explores various early childhood programs, including the maintenance and operation of the facility, regulatory agencies and legal requirements, record keeping, accounting, and personnel management. [D; CSU] --- # CD 287 — ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS Focuses on the knowledge and practice of leadership required for early childhood program administration. Includes the principles of program philosophy, goals, and personnel management styles. Emphasizes working with a board of directors, community involvement partnerships, and networking. [D; CSU] --- # CD 288 — MENTORSHIP AND ADULT SUPERVISION Focuses on supervising, communicating, and mentoring adults in an educational setting. Develops skills in communication, problem solving and conflict resolution, cultural issues, delegating responsibilities, and evaluating an early childhood setting. [D; CSU] --- # CD 290 — FAMILY STUDIES COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE Introduces principles and skills acquired in the Family Studies majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # CD 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of child development of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # CHEM 100 — INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL CHEMISTRY Provides fundamentals of inorganic chemistry, including bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, gas laws, acids and bases, equilibrium, solutions, and basic types of reactions. Introduces nuclear, organic, and environmental chemistry. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID CHEM 101] --- # CHEM 102 — GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY Introduces inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry as needed to understand human biochemistry, physiology, and pharmacology. Fulfills the chemistry requirement for majors in nursing, dental hygiene, medical laboratory technician, and other allied health fields. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CHEM 104 — ESSENTIAL MATH SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS Introduces and teaches mathematical techniques for engineers and scientists. Covers functions, dimensional analysis, inequalities, matrices, vectors, logarithms and curve fitting. Emphasizes functions and graphing. Includes graphic and numerical applications of trigonometry, circular and inverse functions, and practical applications of right and oblique triangles. Requires a CAS graphing calculator. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: ENGR 104 ; PHYS 104 ) --- # CHEM 110 — ELEMENTARY ORGANIC AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY Introduces organic and biological chemistry. Fulfills the chemistry requirements for majors in nursing, home economics, consumer science, and hazardous materials. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID CHEM 102 ] --- # CHEM 150 — INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY Survey course about career and educational aspects of chemical technology. Topics include, but are not limited to, employment opportunities, job functions, case studies of workplace activities, hazardous materials and chemical safety, literature search, drug development, government regulations, and designations of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). [D; CSU] --- # CHEM 151 — INTRODUCTION TO FERMENTATION SCIENCE Surveys the basic processes of biology which are common to all organisms with a focus on cellular functions and metabolism for understanding fermentation. Includes scientific method, biomolecules, cellular organization, structure, function, metabolism, and reproduction, genetics, evolution, and current events involving biology and the societal impacts of fermentation. Not intended for biology or chemistry majors. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: BIOL 151 ) --- # CHEM 151L — INTRODUCTION TO FERMENTATION SCIENCE LAB Provides laboratory experience to supplement BIOL 151 /CHEM 151. Stresses the application of the Scientific Method and the Engineering Process in a laboratory setting employing project-based learning including: hypothesis generation and testing; troubleshooting; and process optimization as applied to the technically complex process of brewing beer. Introduction to safety, the quantitative use of common laboratory glassware, instrumentation and techniques that includes the use of; volumetric glassware and pipettes; hydrometers; top loading and analytical balances; colorimetric analyses; refrac… --- # CHEM 160 — INTRODUCTORY BIOCHEMISTRY Introduces the fundamental principles of modern biological chemistry. Includes the structure, chemistry and metabolism of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and other biomolecules. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CHEM 170 — PREPARATION FOR GENERAL CHEMISTRY Introduces general chemistry that serves to establish a framework of vocabulary, principles, concepts, laboratory techniques, and problem-solving skills to prepare the student to complete successfully the more intensive general chemistry sequence. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CHEM 171 — INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATION Provides a step-by-step approach for getting started on a research project. Includes topics such as selecting a research advisor and project; how to mine the primary literature to help formulate a hypothesis; how to select the appropriate experimental approach and methodology; an introduction to design of experiments; how to analyze and interpret data; and an introduction to scientific presentations including posters, talks, and manuscript preparation. [D; CSU] --- # CHEM 180 — COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN CHEMISTRY Students will employ a variety of computational methods to solve problems in chemistry. Computer techniques include spreadsheet applications, database management, and molecular structure drawing software, molecular visualization tools, introductory statistical, combinatorial, informatic applications, presentation software, and Internet usage. [D; CSU] --- # CHEM 190 — CHEMICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to work safely in a workplace where chemical and biological hazards exist. Covers such topics as evaluating laboratory risks, safety equipment, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), government regulatory agencies, chemical toxicology, and safe chemical disposal practices. [D; CSU] --- # CHEM 200 — GENERAL CHEMISTRY I Covers methods of chemistry, formulas and equations, chemical calculations, states of matter, periodic law, atomic structure and chemical bonding, gases, thermochemistry, equilibrium, and acids and bases. Laboratory stresses quantitative methods, including gravimetric analysis and titrimetry, use of instrumentation, including spectrophotometers, pH meters, multimeters, and error analysis. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID CHEM 110 ; C-ID CHEM 120S (with CHEM 210 )] --- # CHEM 210 — GENERAL CHEMISTRY II Includes equilibrium and acid-base reactions; liquids, solids, kinetics, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, coordination chemistry, nuclear chemistry, the elements and their properties; introduction to organic and biochemistry. Emphasizes quantitative and qualitative analysis, use of instrumentation including multimeters, spectrophotometers, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AA), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR), laboratory reports, and discussion of error in the laboratory. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID CHEM 120S (with CHEM 200 )] --- # CHEM 240 — ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Introduces modern organic chemistry. Augments the study of organic compounds and their reactions via the use of Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR). [D: CSU; UC; C-ID CHEM 150 ; C-ID CHEM 160S (with CHEM 242 )] --- # CHEM 242 — ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II Builds upon topics learned in Organic Chemistry I ( CHEM 240 ). Introduces properties of aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, amines, and alcohols. Includes extensive consideration of biological molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID CHEM 160S (with CHEM 240 )] --- # CHEM 244 — ORGANIC ANALYSIS AND SPECTROSCOPY Provides laboratory experience in methods for the separation and identification of organic compounds. Includes isolation and identification of organic compounds by means of chromatographic techniques, derivations, and spectroscopic methods including nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared, and mass spectrometry. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CHEM 250 — ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY Emphasizes the classical methods and theory of gravimetric and volumetric analyses. Introduces instrumental techniques, such as ultra violet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR), gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), atomic absorption, and selected electrical methods. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CHEM 266 — BIOMEDICAL WET LAB EXPERIENCE Provides wet lab experiences to support chemistry, human anatomy, human physiology and general microbiology prerequisite courses for majors pursuing allied health professions. Intended for students who took chemistry and biology prerequisite courses through distance education lacking a wet lab component. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: BIOL 266 ) Prerequisites: BIOL 266 --- # CHEM 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of chemistry of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # CHIN 101 — MANDARIN CHINESE I Introduces conversational Mandarin Chinese using the phonetic system pinyin and over 200 characters. Focuses on structure and sentence patterns of Chinese; reading, speaking, and culture. Equivalent to two years of high school Chinese. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CHIN 102 — MANDARIN CHINESE II Serves as continuation of CHIN 101 . Provides advanced language skills in Mandarin with increased emphasis on speaking, listening comprehension skills, student compositions, reading, and culture. Includes over 300 new characters and construction of more elaborate and practical dialogues. Equivalent to three years of high school Chinese. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CHIN 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of Chinese of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # CI 100 — ESSENTIALS OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Studies the basic concepts that describes the field of facilities management and how it can be applied to any organization. Reviews a leader's role in tactical planning for how to schedule and accomplish daily facilities management tasks. Supports the long term sustainable operation of an organization's facilities. [D; CSU] --- # CI 105 — CALIFORNIA GREEN CODE AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES Emphasizes the proper interpretation of the CAL-Green Building Code and green building technologies. Provides inspectors, designers, and contractors with the latest code requirements and national standards to promote sustainable communities. Includes site planning and development, energy conservation, storm water pollution prevention, and basic sustainability concepts. [D] (Same as: SES 105 ) --- # CI 110 — FACILITIES PLANNING DESIGN Studies facilities, layouts, determination of facilities requirements, site selection, use of analytical and computerized techniques and applications to areas such as office planning, warehousing, and health care. Addresses the subjects of retrofitting and preventative maintenance issues. [D; CSU] --- # CI 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of construction inspection of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 101 — INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS Examines and organizes information systems and technology, supporting business processes and decision making. Focuses and identifies information systems, information-based strategy, database management systems, networking, e-commerce, ethics, security, application and systems software, and hardware components. Designs and applies concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions to business problems. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ITIS 120; C-ID BUS 140 ] (Same as: BUS 101 ) --- # CIS 106 — INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING LOGIC AND DESIGN USING PYTHON Introduces fundamental programming concepts and application development using the dynamic Python programming language. Covers popular language that meets current industry standards for learning the basic concepts of program design, data structures, programming, problem solving, programming logic, fundamental design techniques, and object-oriented programs. Uses Python that is a modern language for simple to complex cloud, data, mobile, web, desktop, graphics, and embedded application development. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ITIS 130] --- # CIS 108 — PHP (PERSONAL HOME PAGE) AND MYSQL Covers three key components of Open Source Software (OSS), Personal Home Page (PHP), My Structured Query Language (MySQL), and jQuery (a cross-platform JavaScript library) for personal, academic, and the business environment. Focuses on PHP scripting language in conjunction with MySQL to deploy applications for the Web. Provides a structured learning environment with hands-on experience, implementing one of the most popular and cost-effective solutions for developing database driven Web pages. Covers core objectives for industry certification and is one of the primary courses in the Southwest… --- # CIS 109 — LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM AND APACHE WEB SERVER Covers two key components of Open Source Software (OSS), Linux and Apache Web Server for the personal, academic, and the business environment. Emphasizes installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, and security aspects of the Linux Operating System in conjunction with Apache Web Server. Provides hands-on experience, implementing one of the most popular and cost-effective Web integration solutions. Covers core objectives for industry certification. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 115 — INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING USING C++ Introduces C++ programming methods using structured and object-oriented methodology. Covers topics including C++ language syntax, data types, pointers, functions, structures, and introduction to classes. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CIS 117 — WINDOWS PROGRAMMING USING VISUAL BASIC Introduces programming methods using Visual BASIC (VB.NET). Covers topics including the VB.NET Integrated Development Environment, VB.NET syntax and programming constructs of decision making, data types, events, forms, controls, and object-oriented programming techniques. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 119 — OFFICE SUPPORT AND NETWORK TECHNICIAN Introduces students to entry-level and upgrade training in computer maintenance and support; hardware upgrade and expansion; office equipment maintenance and service; data, voice, and video cabling installation; and customer relations. [D; CSU] (Same as: ELEC 109 ) --- # CIS 121B — WORD PROCESSING Covers lecture and hands-on introduction to applications of microcomputer word processing, including basic text editing and document formatting in business documents. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 122B — SPREADSHEET: SOFTWARE Introduces electronic spreadsheets and their applications using spreadsheet software. Includes design, creation, and manipulation of spreadsheets. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 123 — WEB DESIGN I Covers creating and uploading professional quality websites using a Content Management System (CMS). Integrates images, text, styles, and themes into websites. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CIS 124 — WEB IMAGING Covers beginning to advanced digital imaging skills for web and gaming. Utilizes standard industry software to create and edit image assets, create vector drawings, manipulate photos, and use special effects. Explore creating graphics for web pages and animations. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CIS 125 — ANIMATION I - MOTION GRAPHICS Provides students with strong web and gaming two-dimensional animation skills in just one semester. Emphasizes creating and exporting professional quality animations which utilize drawings, photos, and text. Covers synchronizing, importing, and editing animation with sound. Explores how to create automated animations and playback control for animated shorts, mobile games, or interactive applications. Covers core objectives for industry certification. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 126 — ANIMATION II - CODING Provides advanced instruction in computer animations and two-dimensional interactive video games using coding. Covers movie clip editing techniques like duplicate, combine, and hide; tests movie objects for collision effects; creates interactivity; and controls the movie flow. Teaches how to create reusable code with nested symbols, create variables, initialize and increment their values, and add movie clip scripts to customized instances. Explores writing conditional statements. Includes how to test and debug coding script. Emphasizes two-dimensional animations for use in web, applications,… --- # CIS 129 — MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS---POWERPOINT Provides students with the skills required to use the multimedia features of Microsoft PowerPoint software. Emphasizes presentation techniques, advanced text and graphic processing, and use of multimedia peripherals. [D; CSU] (Same as: BUS 129 ) --- # CIS 130 — MICROCOMPUTER DISK OPERATING SYSTEM Provides an in-depth study of computer hardware and operating system concepts. Focuses on the command line interface, colloquially referred to as DOS within a Windows system. Emphasizes problem-solving using the command line interface in the Windows environment. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 133 — ADVANCED MICROCOMPUTER SPREADSHEETS SOFTWARE Covers intermediate and advanced spreadsheet software concepts and techniques. Includes advanced capabilities of the spreadsheet software. The software package is Excel. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 134 — MICROCOMPUTER DATABASE SOFTWARE--- ACCESS Introduces microcomputer database management systems and their applications. Includes the design, creation, maintenance, and report generation of simple databases. Requires Microsoft Access software package. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 137 — ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE Includes the further applications of microcomputer word processing, including advanced block operations, macros, footnotes and endnotes, text columns, merge, sort and boiler plating printing, math, line drawing, tables, lists and outlines, as well as reviewing the spell check and thesaurus via the computer. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 139 — WINDOWING ENVIRONMENT Introduces students to the Microsoft Windows environment. Emphasizes graphical user interface (GUI) to work with files and application software. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 142 — NETWORKING ACADEMY FUNDAMENTALS (CISCO CERTIFICATION PREPARATION) Introduces network terminology, standards and protocols, Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, routers, router programming, topologies, and Internet Protocol (IP). Emphasizes the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, communication, and social studies concepts to solve networking problems. [D; CSU] (Same as: ELEC 142 ) --- # CIS 144A — ROUTERS AND INTERNETWORK FUNDAMENTALS (CISCO CERTIFICATION PREPARATION) Introduces Local Area (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, Ethernet, Token Ring, Fiber Distributed Data Interface, and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) addressing protocol, and dynamic routing. Emphasizes network administrators problem-solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, communication, and social studies concepts to solve networking problems. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 144B — ADVANCED ROUTERS AND LAN NETWORKING Introduces network switches, Local Area Network (LAN) and Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) with an emphasis on design, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Emphasizes hands-on experience utilizing and configuring LANs, Wide Area Networks (WANs), Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) routing, and Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP) implementations. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 144C — WIDE AREA NETWORKS IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPPORT Introduces Wide Area Networks (WANs), Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDNs), and Point-to-Point Protocols (PPP) and Frame Relay design and network engineering. Introduces installation, configuration, and maintenance of Wide Area Networks WANs, ISDNs, PPP and Frame Relay protocols. Emphasizes the testing, documentation, analysis, and troubleshooting of Cisco networks. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 146 — INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE (SQL) and industry strength database systems. Hands-on planning, modeling, creation, and maintenance of SQL database systems using both command line and graphical-user interface tools. The software package is MS SQL Server. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 147 — NETWORK SECURITY Students learn how deploy security techniques on the Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS) to protect network resources and mitigate network threats. Prepares students to take the Securing Cisco IOS Networks (SECUR) exam, which is one in a series of five exams that lead to the Cisco Security Specialist certification. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 150 — INTRODUCTION TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE INTERNET Introduces students to the uses and applications of telecommunications systems and services. Emphasizes the Internet as a major information resource and tool and provides a thorough working knowledge of the Internet, its protocols, and related services. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 151 — RESEARCH USING THE INTERNET Focuses on the Internet and World Wide Web as a research tool. Course content includes effective and efficient use of search engines, evaluation techniques for web resources, and MLA/APA citation formats for web resources. Emphasizes the development of Internet search strategies and how to evaluate sources. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: LIB 151 ) --- # CIS 152 — USING HTML AND CSS TO CREATE WEB PAGES Introduces Hypertext Markup Language and Cascading Style Sheets. Provides insight on the modern coding practices used to create and format web sites that can be accessed by a variety of devices. Includes hands-on application of universal web design and accessibility standards. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CIS 153 — PROGRAMMING INTERNET VISUAL/MOBILE APPLICATIONS USING JAVA Introduces internet/enterprise/mobile visual applications developed using the Java language. Provides hands-on coding with the use of Java applet and language class libraries, Java Server Pages (JSP), and Java console applications. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CIS 158 — IMAGING FOR THE WORLD WIDE WEB (PHOTOSHOP) Provides hands-on application of Adobe Photoshop, the industry standard in digital imaging for print and the Web. Focuses on techniques for creating and converting images to web file formats. Includes a look at image sampling, enhancement, 2D and 3D transforms, compression, restoration, and manipulation. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 160 — DIGITAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, THE INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY Explores the interrelationships among information systems, the individual and society. Surveys the factors that influence the growth and development of technology and assesses how individuals and society respond to the challenges and consequences of the information revolution. Explores topics such as the impact of social media, privacy, maintaining a second digital persona, and the omnipresence of the information age in our everyday lives. Appropriate for both technical and non-technical majors. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CIS 165 — JAVASCRIPT PROGRAMMING Introduces students to JavaScript programming focusing on creating interactive Web pages. Emphasizes integration with Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), writing and calling JavaScript functions, event handling, and arrays. Creates a variety of effects and how to apply skills to common business situations. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CIS 166 — C# PROGRAMMING Introduces C# programming methods using Visual C# .NET. Includes C# syntax and programming constructs of decision making, data types, member methods and properties using an object oriented approach to development, and introduction to user defined classes. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CIS 167 — QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SOFTWARE TESTING Introduces software testing techniques. Covers topics including test design, test management, testing tools requirements modeling, and automated tests suites. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 169 — CYBERSECURITY ANALYSIS Presents configuration and use of threat detection tools. Explains how to perform data analysis. Interprets the results to classify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to an organization with the end goal of hardening and securing applications and systems within an organization from a vendor-neutral perspective. Survey techniques used in threat management, vulnerability management, cyber incident response, and security architectures. Prepares students for industry security analyst certifications. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 170 — INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIALS Provides students with fundamental knowledge covering PC hardware and peripherals, mobile device hardware, networking and troubleshooting hardware, network connectivity issues, installing and configuring operating systems, including Windows and Linux, Mac OS X, iOS, and Android operating system configurations, security, fundamentals of cloud computing, and operational procedures. Prepares students for both CompTIA A+ Certifications. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 173 — INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN Presents a systematic methodology for analyzing a business problem or opportunity, and determining what role, if any, computer-based technologies can play in addressing the business information needs. Includes Systems Analysis and Design methodologies that can be applied to solve business problems. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CIS 176 — SYSTEMS AND NETWORK SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Provides an introduction to server hardware and software, server architecture, server types and functions, network operating systems, server storage systems, configuring and upgrading servers, troubleshooting servers, and disaster recovery. Prepares student for industry network administration certifications. [D; CSU; C-ID ITIS 155] --- # CIS 177 — INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY Introduces the fundamental principles and topics of Information Technology Security and Risk Management at the organizational level. Addresses hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies and procedures with respect to organizational Cybersecurity and Risk Management. Prepares the student for industry security certifications. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 178 — INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY Emphasizes network attack methodologies with the emphasis on student use of network attack techniques, tools, appropriate defenses, and countermeasures. Introduces students to a hands-on practical approach to penetration testing measures and ethical hacking. Prepares students for industry penetration testing and ethical hacking certifications. [D; CSU; C-ID ITIS 164] --- # CIS 179 — COMPUTER FORENSICS FUNDAMENTALS Introduces student to forensics computer investigations. Includes an overview of computer forensics, the forensic computer investigation process, understanding operating systems' boot processes and disk structures, data acquisition and analysis, technical writing, and computer forensics tools. Prepares students for computer forensics industry certifications. [D; CSU; C-ID ITIS 165] --- # CIS 181 — INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Introduces core concepts of data and information management. Covers organizational information requirements, conceptual data modeling techniques, normalization techniques, relational and non-relational database design concepts, structured and unstructured data search techniques, database administration, and database recovery techniques. Prepares student for database industry certifications. [D; CSU; C-ID ITIS 180] --- # CIS 182 — PYTHON PROGRAMMING FOR SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PENETRATION TESTING Applies Python penetration testing programming techniques and cybersecurity frameworks to incorporate protection, detection, reaction, and restoration capabilities from a vendor-neutral perspective. Python is the preeminent industry language used for this type of testing. Prepares students for industry certifications. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 226 — OPERATING SYSTEMS AND COMMAND LANGUAGES Surveys the structure and functions of modern operating systems; use of job control, commands, command language, and associated command language directives utilized to accomplish certain prespecified tasks. Uses UNIX System V as the Operating System (OS) vehicle of demonstration. [D; CSU; UC] --- # CIS 239 — PROJECT MANAGEMENT Focuses on the foundational concepts and skills of project management. Earns project management skills in the information technology field and builds upon the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) guide for project management certifications exams, such as CompTIA Project+ or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). [D; CSU] (Same as: BUS 239 ) --- # CIS 240 — MICROSOFT OUTLOOK Introduces the concepts of office automation in today's modern office as it relates to communication, computers, and networks. Includes email with various attachments, online calendar, messaging, faxing, and contacts. Prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist Proficiency certificate in Microsoft Outlook. [D; CSU] (Formerly: BUS 240) --- # CIS 255 — WEB SEARCH ENGINE VISIBILITY Covers how to get your website top placement with web searches. Introduces search engine marketing, including strategies, multimedia, and portable devices. Includes hands-on training with target keywords, measurement, and optimization. Practices the emerging social media like blogs, auctions, social networks, and advanced search. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 256 — WEB DESIGN II Provides an advanced-level creation of interactive, responsive, and multimedia websites with eCommerce capabilities. Covers advanced web authoring skills and dynamic content, industry current coding, and scripting languages. Includes mobile interface design. Builds on skills obtained in CIS 123 - Web Design I. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 257 — WEB 2.0 SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES Covers hands-on use of state-of-the-art Web 2.0 interactivity for commercial and personal use. Creates and optimizes social networks. Designs and implements social media strategies with multiple platforms. Integrates use of 2.0 tools into marketing and branding and measures results. Includes RSS feeds, blogs, wikis, casts, interactive video and photo sites, and cloud computing. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 290 — WORK EXPERIENCE CIS APPLICATIONS I Introduces principles and skills acquired in the Computer Information Systems majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 291 — WORK EXPERIENCE CIS APPLICATIONS II Applies beginning-level principles and skills acquired in the Computer Information Systems majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 292 — WORK EXPERIENCE CIS APPLICATIONS III Provides intermediate-level principles and skills acquired in the Computer Information Systems majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 293 — WORK EXPERIENCE CIS APPLICATIONS IV Covers advanced-level principles and skills acquired in the Computer Information Systems majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # CIS 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of computer information systems of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # CL 120 — COMPUTER LITERACY Emphasizes input and output devices, the central processing unit, primary and secondary storage, software, programming languages, and navigation of the course management system. Provides interaction with a microcomputer operating system, spreadsheets, word processing, and Internet software. (Not open to students with credit in CIS 101 or MATH 130 .) [D; CSU] --- # COMM C1000 — INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING Part 1: 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. Part 2: Provides students with the foundational knowledge and practice of public speaking in a democratic society, to enable them to successfully communicate ideas of an informative and persu… --- # COMM 103 — ORAL COMMUNICATION Introduces a critical examination of speech and communication theory in a democratic society. Provides an overview of research methods for the evaluation of human communication phenomena. Explores speech and communication theory through peer review, group work, and oral presentations. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID COMM 180 ] --- # COMM 104 — PUBLIC SPEAKING Covers communicative skills and prepares students for careers in teaching, business, law, and sales through experience in researching, organizing, and delivering public speeches. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID COMM 110] (Same as: COMM C1000 ) --- # COMM 142 — ORAL HISTORY Introduces the history of oral traditions; analysis of types of stories; their cultural influences and contextual application. Recommended for majors in education, cultural studies, English, and anthropology. [D; CSU] --- # COMM 160 — ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE Provides students with the foundational knowledge of argumentation and debate concepts and theories to successfully dissect and deliver arguments in distinct contexts and public speaking settings and to critically evaluate the arguments of others. Covers concepts, such as Aristotle's proof of ethos, pathos, and logos, audience analysis, ethics in argumentation, critical listening, and effective verbal and nonverbal practices for effective argumentation in a democratic society. Includes analysis of strong evidence and the process of reasoning needed for effective arguing and presentation of ar… --- # COMM 170 — ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE Introduces students to performance studies; analysis, appreciation, and application of theories of interpretive performance of various forms of literature including poetry, prose, and drama (plays, scripts and screenplays) . [D; CSU; UC; C-ID COMM 170 ] (Formerly: COMM 111) --- # COMM 174 — INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION Focuses on interpersonal communication theories, principles, and on public speaking. Emphasis on self-concept, perception, communication climates, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, feedback and disclosure skills, conflict styles, resolution strategies, ethics, and mediated communication. Special focus on communication in family, friendship, romantic, workplace, and intercultural relationships. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID COMM 130] --- # COMM 176 — INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION Introduces intercultural communication principles and processes; provides for development of a more global communication perspective and greater appreciation of other cultures through increased awareness of and sensitivity to different cultural viewpoints influenced by variables, including language, verbal/nonverbal communication, cultural values, perception, inferences, expectations, and media impact. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID COMM 150] --- # COMM 180 — INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA Introduces the history, structure, function, economics, content, and evolution of radio, television, film, the Internet, and new media, including traditional and mature formats. Covers the social, political, regulatory, ethical, and occupational impact of electronic media. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 180; Same as: FTMA 163 ) --- # COMM 185 — CINEMA AS A FORM OF EXPRESSION AND COMMUNICATION Introduces the close analysis of film and television texts. Examines the broad questions of form and content, aesthetics and meaning, and history and culture. Explores the diverse possibilities presented by the cinematic art form through an examination of a wide variety of productions, national cinemas, and film movements. Topics include modes of production, narrative and non-narrative forms, visual design, editing, sound, genre, ideology, and critical analysis. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 114; Same as: FTMA 160 ) --- # COMM 200 — INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION AND SOCIETY Surveys the mass media institutions, functions, interrelationships, and effects on society. Provides a building block in the general education of the non-major student and as the introduction to the discipline of study for the communication/journalism major. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID JOUR 100] (Same as: JOUR 101 ) --- # COMM 262 — FORENSICS WORKSHOP I: ROOKIE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Provides lecture and laboratory instruction for speech competition at a rookie level. Includes competition on the college forensics team, critique speeches, and/or presentations to community groups. [D; CSU] --- # COMM 263 — FORENSICS WORKSHOP II: NOVICE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Provides lecture and laboratory instruction for speech competition at a novice level. Includes competition on the college forensics team, critique speeches, and/or presentations to community groups. [D; CSU; C-ID COMM 160B] --- # COMM 264 — FORENSICS WORKSHOP III: JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Provides lecture and laboratory instruction for speech competition at a junior level. Includes competition on the college forensics team, critique speeches, and/or presentations to community groups. [D; CSU; C-ID COMM 160B] --- # COMM 265 — FORENSICS WORKSHOP IV: OPEN INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Provides lecture and laboratory instruction for speech competition at an open level. Includes competition on the college forensics team, critique speeches, and/or presentations to community groups. [D; CSU; C-ID COMM 160B] --- # COMM 272 — FORENSICS WORKSHOP I: ROOKIE DEBATE Provides lecture and laboratory instruction for forensics competition at a rookie level. Includes competition on the college forensics team, critique speeches, and/or presentations to community groups. [D; CSU] --- # COMM 273 — FORENSICS WORKSHOP II: NOVICE DEBATE Provides lecture and laboratory instruction for forensics competition at a novice level. Includes competition on the college forensics team, critique speeches, and/or presentations to community groups. [D; CSU; C-ID COMM 160B] --- # COMM 274 — FORENSICS WORKSHOP III: JUNIOR VARSITY DEBATE Provides lecture and laboratory instruction for forensics competition at a junior varsity level. Includes competition on the college forensics team, critique speeches, and/or presentations to community groups. [D; CSU; C-ID COMM 160B] --- # COMM 275 — FORENSICS WORKSHOP IV: VARSITY DEBATE Provides lecture and laboratory instruction for forensics competition at a varsity level. Includes competition on the college forensics team, critique speeches, and/or presentations to community groups. [D; CSU; C-ID COMM 160B] --- # COMM 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of speech communication of particular interest to the student and not included in the regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # DANC 109 — MODERN DANCE I Emphasizes the study of contemporary modern dance as performance art consisting of basic dance technique, fundamental rhythms applicable to dance, and elements of dance design for the beginner. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 2109 ) --- # DANC 110 — MODERN DANCE II Emphasizes the progressive study of beginning to advanced-beginning level in modern dance techniques and dance studies. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 111 — MODERN DANCE III Emphasizes the study of intermediate modern dance technique for the performance-oriented student. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 112 — MODERN DANCE IV Emphasizes the study of advanced-intermediate modern dance techniques for the performance-oriented student. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 113 — BALLET I Emphasizes the study of beginning classical ballet techniques consisting of a barre warm-up and center work, including adage, allegro, jumps, turns, and locomotor movement. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 2113 ) --- # DANC 114 — BALLET II Emphasizes the study of advanced-beginning classical ballet techniques consisting of a barre warm-up and center work, including adage, allegro, jumps, turns, and locomotor movement. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 115 — BALLET III Emphasizes the study of intermediate classical ballet technique consisting of a barre warm-up and center work, including adage, allegro, jumps, turns, and locomotor movement. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 116 — BALLET IV Emphasizes the study of advanced-intermediate classical ballet techniques consisting of a barre warm-up and center work, including adage, allegro, jumps, turns, and locomotor movement. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 117 — JAZZ DANCE I Emphasizes the study of beginning jazz dance techniques, consisting of a structured warm-up, center work, locomotor movement, and jazz dance combinations set to contemporary jazz music. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 2117 ) --- # DANC 118 — JAZZ DANCE II Emphasizes the study of beginning-intermediate level skills in jazz techniques consisting of a structured warm-up, center work, locomotor movement, and jazz dance combinations set to contemporary jazz music for the performance-oriented student. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 119 — JAZZ DANCE III Emphasizes the study of intermediate level skills in jazz techniques consisting of a structured warm-up, center work, locomotor movement, and jazz dance combinations set to contemporary jazz music for the performance-oriented student. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 120 — JAZZ DANCE IV Emphasizes the study of advanced-intermediate level skills in jazz techniques consisting of a structured warm-up, center work, locomotor movement, and jazz dance combinations set to contemporary jazz music for the performance-oriented student. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 121 — DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY I Introduces the performance-oriented dancer to the elements of choreography through creating and participating in short dance studies. Requires a performance of student choreography at the end of the semester. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 122 — DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY II Continues the exploration of choreographic techniques for the performance-oriented dancer through creating and participating in short dance studies. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 123 — DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY III Progresses to a more in-depth survey and analysis of dance movement potential and creative development of the choreographic dance process. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 124 — DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY IV Progresses to a more in-depth survey and analysis of dance movement potential and creative development of the choreographic dance process for the advanced-intermediate dancer. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 125 — DANCE PRODUCTION I Emphasizes beginning dance technique, choreography, rehearsal, performance, and lecture/discussion of organizing and administrating aspects of a dance production. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 126 — DANCE PRODUCTION II Emphasizes advanced-beginning dance technique, choreography, rehearsal, performance, and lecture/discussion of organizing and administrating aspects of a dance production. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 127 — DANCE PRODUCTION III Emphasizes intermediate dance technique, choreography, rehearsal, performance, and lecture/discussion of organizing and administrating aspects of a dance production. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 128 — DANCE PRODUCTION IV Emphasizes advanced-intermediate dance technique, choreography, rehearsal, performance, and lecture/discussion of organizing and administrating aspects of a dance production. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 129 — DANCE REHEARSAL WORKSHOP I Emphasizes the learning and rehearsing or choreographing of dances to be selected for performance in annual dance production. Attendance of scheduled rehearsals is required. (Selection by audition) [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 130 — DANCE REHEARSAL WORKSHOP II Emphasizes the progressive development in the learning and rehearsing or choreographing of dances to be selected for performance in annual dance production. Requires attendance of scheduled rehearsals. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 131 — DANCE REHEARSAL WORKSHOP III Emphasizes the progressive development in the learning and rehearsing or choreographing of dances to be selected for performance in annual dance production. Requires attendance of scheduled rehearsals. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 132 — DANCE REHEARSAL WORKSHOP IV Emphasizes the progressive development in the learning and rehearsing or choreographing of dances to be selected for performance in annual dance production. Requires attendance of scheduled rehearsals. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 133 — DANCE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP I 00. Emphasizes the rehearsing of dances selected for performance in semi-annual dance production and the learning of the fundamentals of staging dance and dance performance. Requires attendance at rehearsals and performances. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 134 — DANCE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP II 00. Emphasizes the rehearsal and performance of dances selected for semi-annual dance production and the progressive improvement of skills in staging dance and dance performance. Requires attendance at rehearsals and performances. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 135 — DANCE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP III Emphasizes the rehearsal and performance of dances selected for semi-annual dance production and the progressive improvement of skills in staging dance and dance performance. Requires attendance at rehearsals and performances. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 136 — DANCE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP IV Emphasizes the rehearsal and performance of dances selected for semi-annual dance production and the progressive improvement of skills in staging dance and dance performance. Requires attendance at rehearsals and performances. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 137 — AMERICAN BALLROOM AND SOCIAL DANCE I Emphasizes ballroom dance forms presenting beginning steps for fox-trot, waltz, current Latin dances, and swing dances. [D; CSU: UC] (Same as: NC 2137 ) --- # DANC 138 — AMERICAN BALLROOM AND SOCIAL DANCE II Emphasizes ballroom dance forms presenting advanced-beginning steps for fox-trot, waltz, current Latin dances, and swing dances. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 139 — AMERICAN BALLROOM AND SOCIAL DANCE III Emphasizes ballroom dance forms presenting intermediate steps for fox-trot, waltz, current Latin dances, and swing dances. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 140 — AMERICAN BALLROOM AND SOCIAL DANCE IV Emphasizes the progression to more advanced-intermediate steps for fox-trot, waltz, current Latin, and swing dances. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 141 — LATIN DANCE I Covers beginning dance skills, dance patterns and variations for Latin social dances, including cha cha, bachata, cumbia, danzon samba, merengue, mambo, salsa, and rhumba. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 2141 ) --- # DANC 142 — LATIN DANCE II Progresses to advanced-beginning dance skills, dance patterns and variations for Latin social dances, including cha cha, bachata, cumbia, danzon, samba, merengue, mambo, salsa, and rhumba. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 143 — LATIN DANCE III Progresses to intermediate dance skills, dance patterns and variations for Latin social dances, including cha cha, bachata, cumbia, danzon, samba, merengue, mambo, salsa, and rhumba. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 144 — LATIN DANCE IV Progresses to advanced-intermediate dance skills, dance patterns and variations for Latin social dances, including cha cha, bachata, cumbia, danzon, samba, merengue, mambo, salsa, and rhumba. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 145 — AFRICAN DANCE I Introduces beginning level dance skills and traditional dance steps for African cultural dances including the background and significant meaning of the dances. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 2145 ) --- # DANC 146 — AFRICAN DANCE II Progresses to advanced-beginning level dance skills and traditional dance steps for African cultural dances including the background and significant meaning of the dances. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 147 — AFRICAN DANCE III Progresses to intermediate level dance skills and traditional dance steps for African cultural dances including the background and significant meaning of the dances. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 148 — AFRICAN DANCE IV Progresses to advanced-intermediate level dance skills and traditional dance steps for African cultural dances including the background and significant meaning of the dances. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 149 — CONDITIONING FOR DANCERS Provides basic conditioning techniques that promote body awareness, improve body alignment, enhance and expedite body ability for dance skills, and aid in preventing injuries common to various dance styles. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 150 — TAP I Emphasizes the study of beginning tap techniques to instill musicality and creativity consisting of center, across-the-floor, and dance combinations. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 2150 ) --- # DANC 151 — TAP DANCE II Emphasizes the study of advanced-beginning tap dance techniques to instill musicality and creativity consisting of center, across-the-floor, and dance combinations. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 152 — TAP DANCE III Emphasizes the study of intermediate tap dance skills to increase clarity, musicality, and creativity. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 153 — TAP DANCE IV Emphasizes the study of advanced-intermediate tap techniques with increased focus on clarity, musicality, and creativity. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 160 — LYRICAL VARIATIONS I Emphasizes the study of contemporary neo-classical dance forms, consisting of a barre warm-up and center work, including adage, allegro, jumps, turns, and locomotor movement. [D; UC; CSU] --- # DANC 161 — LYRICAL VARIATIONS II Emphasizes the progressive study of contemporary neo-classical dance forms, consisting of a barre warm-up and center work, including adage, allegro, jumps, turns, and locomotor movement. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 162 — LYRICAL VARIATIONS III Emphasizes the progressive study of contemporary neo-classical dance forms, consisting of a barre warm-up and center work, including adage, allegro, jumps, turns, and locomotor movement. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 163 — LYRICAL VARIATIONS IV Emphasizes the progressive study of contemporary neo-classical dance forms, consisting of a barre warm-up and center work, including adage, allegro, jumps, turns, and locomotor movement. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 170 — HIP HOP I Integrates a structured warm-up and theoretical explanation of weight, alignment, rhythmic components, and interpretation of style. Presents urban street dance in a step-by-step format designed to increase stamina, stress motor memory, and teach ethnic style. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 2170 ) --- # DANC 171 — HIP HOP II Integrates a structured warm-up and theoretical explanation of weight, alignment, rhythmic components, and interpretation of style for the advanced beginning dancer. Presents urban street dance in a step-by-step format designed to increase stamina, stress motor memory, and teach ethnic style. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 172 — HIP HOP III Integrates a structured warm-up and theoretical explanation of weight, alignment, rhythmic components, and interpretation of style at the intermediate skill level. Presents urban street dance in a step-by-step format designed to increase stamina, stress motor memory, and teach ethnic style. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 173 — HIP HOP IV Integrates a structured warm-up and theoretical explanation of weight, alignment, rhythmic components, and interpretation of style at the advanced intermediate skill level. Presents urban street dance in a step-by-step format designed to increase stamina, stress motor memory, and teach ethnic style. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 181 — MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE I Emphasizes the study of beginning musical theatre dance techniques by performing pieces of choreography used in Broadway and off-Broadway musicals. Requires a final theatrical performance. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 2181 ) --- # DANC 182 — MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE II Emphasizes the study of advanced beginner musical theatre dance techniques by performing pieces of choreography used in Broadway and off-Broadway musicals. Requires a final theatrical performance. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 183 — MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE III Emphasizes the study of intermediate musical theatre dance techniques by performing pieces of choreography used in Broadway and off-Broadway musicals. Requires a final theatrical performance. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 184 — MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE IV Emphasizes the study of advanced musical theatre dance techniques by performing pieces of choreography used in Broadway and off-Broadway musicals. Requires a final theatrical performance. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 190 — BALLET FOLKLORICO I Introduces beginning level dance skills and traditional dance steps for folk dances from various regions of Mexico including the background and significant meaning of the dances. [D; USC; UC] (Same as: NC 2190 ) --- # DANC 191 — BALLET FOLKLORICO II Progresses to advanced-beginning level dance skills and traditional dance steps for folk dances from various regions of Mexico including the background and significant meaning of the dances. [D, CSU; UC] --- # DANC 192 — BALLET FOLKLORICO III Progresses to intermediate level dance skills and traditional dance steps with an emphasis on performance techniques for folk dances from various regions of Mexico including the background and significant meaning of the dances. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 193 — BALLET FOLKLORICO IV Progresses to advanced-intermediate level dance skills and traditional dance steps with an emphasis on advanced performance techniques for folk dances from various regions of Mexico including the background and significant meaning of the dances. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 195 — BALLET POINTE AND PARTNERING I Explores beginning level pointe work and the fundamentals of partnering another dancer through the learning of original variations from past masters as well as contemporary work of choreographers working today. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 196 — BALLET POINTE AND PARTNERING II Explores advanced-beginning level pointe work and the fundamentals of partnering another dancer through the learning of original variations from past masters as well as contemporary work of choreographers working today. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 197 — BALLET POINTE AND PARTNERING III Explores intermediate level pointe work and fundamentals of partnering another dancer through the learning of original variations from past masters as well as contemporary work of present day choreographers. [D; CSU: UC] --- # DANC 198 — BALLET POINTE AND PARTNERING IV Explores advanced-intermediate level pointe work and fundamentals of partnering another dancer through the learning of original variations from past masters as well as contemporary work of present day choreographers. [D; CSU: UC] --- # DANC 199 — MUSIC FOR DANCERS Emphasizes the relationship between music and dance through rhythmic notations and analysis. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 200 — DANCE HISTORY AND APPRECIATION Provides for an understanding and appreciation of various art forms of dance: ballet, modern, jazz, and tap. Covers dance history and criticism including an overview of the different career options in dance. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 201 — DANCE COMPANY I Develops performing and choreographic skills for the intermediate to advanced dancer. Explores basics of fundraising and promotion of dance while performing at K-12 schools, community events and dance festivals. By audition only. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 202 — DANCE COMPANY II Continues to develop performing and choreographic skills for the intermediate-to-advanced dancer. Explores expanded ideas of fundraising and promotion of dance while performing at K-12 schools, community events, and dance festivals. By audition only. [D; CSU; UC] --- # DANC 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual research or study in some area of dance of interest to the student and not included in the regular courses offered by the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # DH 101 — INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL CONCEPTS Introduces skills and clinical procedures required for dental hygiene patient procedures. [D; CSU] --- # DH 106 — SPECIAL NEED PATIENT CARE Integrates methodologies needed for the dental hygiene treatment of patients throughout their lifespan from infancy through adulthood with special emphasis on geriatric patients and those patients with special needs. [D; CSU] --- # DH 108 — INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Provides laboratory experience in the skills and clinical procedures required for dental hygiene patient care. Introduces basic instrumentation techniques, infection control application, and management of medical emergencies in a clinical setting. [D; CSU] --- # DH 109 — DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY Emphasizes the theory and principles of dental radiography and clinical application of procedures involved in exposing, processing, interpreting, and evaluating radiographs, and digital images. Includes panorex. [D] --- # DH 112 — CLINIC I Provides beginning clinical practice of basic dental hygiene treatment procedures. Includes patient assessment, treatment planning, oral hygiene instructions, radiographs, hand scaling, selective polishing, documentation, and related procedures on child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and medically compromised patients. [D; CSU] --- # DH 113A — CLINICAL CONCEPTS I Provides continuation of theory and skill development for clinical procedures required for dental hygiene patient care. [D; CSU] --- # DH 113B — CLINICAL CONCEPTS II Emphasizes intermediate theory and skill development for clinical procedures required for dental hygiene patient care. [D; CSU] --- # DH 113C — CLINICAL CONCEPTS III Emphasizes advanced theory and skill development for clinical procedures required for dental hygiene patient care. [D; CSU] --- # DH 114 — HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY Provides an anatomical and morphological study of the structures of the head and neck. Includes muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatics with hands-on practice in a laboratory setting. Covers the study of the embryologic development of the face, neck, and orofacial structures. [D; CSU] --- # DH 115 — PERIODONTICS Introduces periodontics including identification of the normal periodontium and recognition of deviations from normal, etiology, pathogenesis, and classifications of periodontal disease; and examination, diagnostic, treatment, and maintenance procedures. [D; CSU] --- # DH 116 — DENTAL MATERIALS Provides a survey of dental materials and a rationale in the techniques of using them. [D; CSU] --- # DH 118 — TRANSITIONAL CLINIC Provides advanced beginning clinical practice of dental hygiene treatment procedures. Includes patient assessment, treatment planning, oral hygiene instructions, radiographs, hand scaling, selective polishing, documentation, and related procedures on more difficult child, adolescent, adult, geriatric and medically compromised patient cases. Emphasizes beginning experience using local anesthesia and ultrasonic scaling on patients. [D; CSU] --- # DH 121 — PAIN CONTROL Introduces the methods of pain control utilized in dental hygiene and in dentistry, including the administration of local anesthesia and the administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation. [D; CSU] --- # DH 122 — CLINIC II Provides intermediate clinical practice of dental hygiene treatment procedures on more difficult cases. Includes complex patient assessment, treatment planning, oral hygiene instructions, radiographs, local anesthesia, advanced hand and ultrasonic scaling, selective polishing, application of chemotherapeutic agents, sealants, documentation, and related procedures on child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and medically compromised patients. [D; CSU] --- # DH 123 — ORAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Provides study of the orofacial region and morphologic aspects of the primary and secondary dentitions and root structure. Emphasizes on tooth development, formation of enamel, dentin, and supporting structures. [D; CSU] --- # DH 125 — ORAL HEALTH Emphasizes the etiology and prevention of dental diseases and introduces patient education strategies. [D; CSU] --- # DH 200A — COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH I Introduces and study of the philosophy and background of community dental health. Emphasizes program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Includes practical experience implementing programs in various community settings. [D; CSU] --- # DH 200B — COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH II Continues the study of philosophy and the background of community dental health. Emphasizes public health program implementation, evaluation and analysis. Includes practical experience implementing programs in various community settings. [D; CSU] --- # DH 202 — CLINIC III Provides advanced experience in clinical practice of all dental hygiene assessment, planning, educational, treatment, and evaluation procedures and documentation. Includes initial therapy as well as maintenance therapy, and related procedures on child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and medically compromised patients of all levels of complexity, with increased accuracy and efficiency. [D; CSU] --- # DH 203 — PATHOLOGY Introduces general pathology with an emphasis on oral pathology to include: histology, physical descriptions, signs and symptoms, and treatment modalities. [D; CSU] --- # DH 205 — ADVANCED PERIODONTICS Introduces practical application of treatment planning, advanced principles of periodontal nonsurgical and surgical therapies, and techniques for advanced instrumentation. Includes instruction in soft tissue curettage and local administered antibiotic agents. [D; CSU] --- # DH 206 — DENTAL PHARMACOLOGY Provides a broad overview of the pharmacodynamics of drug actions. Includes modes of administration, mechanisms of action, biotransformation, excretion, drug interactions and side effects. Emphasizes those drugs relevant to the practice of dental hygiene. [D; CSU] --- # DH 211 — ETHICS AND JURISPRUDENCE Introduces fundamental factors necessary to be employed and practice within the ethical and legal framework of the state dental practice act and the code of ethics of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA). [D; CSU] --- # DH 214 — SEMINAR Provides independent and seminar study of dental hygiene case studies. Emphasizes practice management aspects of dental hygiene and job search techniques. [D; CSU] --- # DH 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of dental hygiene of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D: CSU] --- # ECON 100 — CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC PROBLEMS Presents a nontechnical introduction to the basic concepts of economics. Investigates economic basis of such real-world problems as inflation, unemployment, economic power, and international trade deficits. (Does not fulfill the lower-division economics requirements for business or economics majors transferring to four-year institutions.) [D; CSU; UC] --- # ECON 101 — PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I Introduces students to the basic tools necessary to analyze a nation's economy from the macroeconomic perspective. Emphasizes understanding of core topics including: market systems, aggregate measures of economic activity, macroeconomic equilibrium, money and financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics, and economic growth. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ECON 202] --- # ECON 102 — PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II Introduces the basic analytic tools necessary to understand an economy from the microeconomic perspective. Emphasizes core topics including: choices of individual economic decision-makers, scarcity and its effects, specialization and trade, market equilibrium, elasticity, production and cost theory, market structures, factor markets, and market failure. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ECON 201] --- # ECON 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study of research in some area of economics of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # ED 100 — TUTOR TRAINING: LEVEL I Introduces effective tutoring principles and strategies. Include guidelines for tutoring: how to plan, conduct, and evaluate productive tutoring sessions; components of effective intercultural tutoring; and strategies to facilitate student independence in learning. Three on-campus meetings. [D; CSU] --- # ED 101 — TUTOR TRAINING: LEVEL II Focuses on increased understanding of learning and development as applicable to tutoring and the application of critical thinking skills to tutorial sessions. Includes topics such as motivation; learning preferences and strategies; self-regulation and goal setting; metacognition; mentoring; and tutoring in specific subject areas. Two on-campus meetings. [D; CSU] --- # ED 102 — TUTOR TRAINING: LEVEL III Emphasizes theory and practice of group tutoring and supplemental instruction, especially from a leadership perspective. Provides a survey of theories related to supplemental instruction, group dynamics, group success, and leadership strategies for experienced tutors and teachers. Focuses on leadership development, ethics in leadership, and evaluating learning outcomes. Incorporates the importance of roles and norms, group tutoring strategies, motivation of students, and styles of learning/leadership. [D; CSU] --- # ED 110 — TEACHING AND LEARNING PRACTICUM Combines hands-on work with academic teacher preparation. Includes observation and participation in community classrooms to gain early, supervised experience. Includes weekly class meetings for reflection and instruction, requires observation and active participation in a California public K-12 classroom. [D; CSU] --- # ED 200 — TEACHING AS A PROFESSION Provides students the opportunity to explore teaching as a profession. Includes career exploration, foundations of education, and critical issues related to teaching in a contemporary public school setting. Examines California content standards and frameworks, as well as teacher performance standards. Requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in a diverse public elementary school classroom under the supervision of a certificated teacher. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID EDUC 200] (Formerly: ENGL 200) --- # ED 211 — SINGLE SUBJECT FIELD EXPERIENCE Provides guided classroom observations to introduce prospective middle and high school teachers to the profession. This course is specifically recommended for students in STEM, art, exercise science, or the social and behavioral sciences and focuses on culturally and linguistically diverse school settings and strategies to promote professional development. Includes 15 hours of classroom lecture/discussion and 15 hours of activity in the field. [D; CSU] --- # ED 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study of research in some area of Education of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus. --- # EHMT 100 — INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Emphasizes discussions of human impacts on the natural environment, environmental science and technology, and important environmental regulations. Presents the history of environmental pollution and focuses on legislation, environmental effects, waste treatment techniques, and pollution prevention measures. Includes an introduction to the scientific method using water quality analyses. [D; CSU; UC] --- # EHMT 130 — INTRODUCTION TO TOXICANTS Introduces acute and chronic health effects produced by exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents associated with industrial operations, waste disposal, and remediation sites. Includes topics on routes of entry, risk management, permissible exposure limits, control methods, Safety Data Sheets, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, and occupational health and safety. [D; CSU] --- # EHMT 150 — WASTE MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS Overview of hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulations for industrial facilities. Emphasizes OSHA Hazard Communication; the cradle-to-grave waste management process; transportation of hazardous materials; site investigation, waste identification and remediation; permitting; underground tanks; air pollutants and regulations; asbestos, Prop 65; infectious and medical waste. Class provides hands-on experience on interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDS), preparing a hazardous waste manifest, shipping hazardous materials, storage container management, sampling procedures and waste compatibil… --- # EHMT 200 — ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS Overview of hazardous materials regulations including emphasis on the transportation of hazardous materials, OSHA Hazard Communication, Community Right-to-Know, underground tanks, asbestos, Proposition 65, air toxic, and medical and infectious waste regulations. The laboratory will focus on shipping of hazardous materials; interpreting MSD's; and planning and reporting functions. [D; CSU] --- # EHMT 201 — INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards in the workplace. Introduction to development of industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety as a professional discipline. Provide student with an understanding of basic physiological processes and the effects caused by occupational exposure to hazards. Students will survey various occupational health and safety programs and government regulations. Familiarize students with industrial hygiene monitoring and sampling techniques for airborne contaminants, noise, heat, radiation, and illuminati… --- # EHMT 230 — SAFETY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE Emphasizes occupational health and safety "General Site Workers" requirements in accordance with California and Federal Regulations. Covers topics in hazardous waste emergency response and handling, site assessment and mitigation, site safety plans, respiratory protection and fit testing, sampling procedures, hazardous materials identification, hazard communication, confined space awareness, and other related subjects. Satisfies requirements for 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon completion of the course with a grade of "C" or better. [D; CSU] --- # EHMT 240 — INTRODUCTION TO BIOSAFETY Introduces the microbiology, threat assessment, and mitigation of biological agents and emerging infectious diseases. Examines current biosafety issues and regulations and identifies what works, what doesn't, and why this issue is important to everyone. Introduces policies and regulations surrounding select agents and toxins, as well as institutional biosecurity, and assesses the risks and threats of handling these biological agents. [ND; CSU] --- # EHMT 260 — OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY Covers the laws and regulations pertaining to industrial occupational safety, the history of occupational safety leading to current legislation, and the development of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Upon completion with a grade of "C" or better, student will receive an OSHA 30-hour certificate. [D; CSU] --- # EHMT 261 — OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT Stresses management's responsibility for safety, hazard, communication, machine and mechanism safety, and accident investigation. Additional topics include fire protection, radiation, electric systems, and industrial biological agents. [D; CSU] --- # EHMT 290 — ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE I Introduces principles and skills acquired in the Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # EHMT 291 — ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE II Applies beginning-level principles and skills acquired in the Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # EHMT 292 — ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE III Provides intermediate-level principles and skills acquired in the Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # EHMT 293 — ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IV Covers advanced-level principles and skills acquired in the Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # EHMT 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of environmental hazardous materials, which is of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # ELEC 100 — INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS Survey course covering the basic electrical and electronic concepts and the modern electronic systems in daily use. Includes DC circuits, magnetics, AC circuits, audio and radio, digital electronics and computers, small appliances, and introduction to automotive electronics. Designed to supply essential knowledge in this area in a basic mathematical manner and can be taken by both electronics and non-electronics majors. [D; CSU] --- # ELEC 109 — OFFICE SUPPORT AND NETWORK TECHNICIAN Introduces students to entry-level and upgrade training in computer maintenance and support; hardware upgrade and expansion; office equipment maintenance and service; data, voice, and video cabling installation; and customer relations. [D; CSU] (Same as: CIS 119 ) --- # ELEC 142 — NETWORKING ACADEMY FUNDAMENTALS (CISCO CERTIFICATION PREPARATION) Introduces network terminology, standards and protocols, Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, routers, router programming, topologies, and Internet Protocol (IP). Emphasizes the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, communication, and social studies concepts to solve networking problems. [D; CSU] (Same as: CIS 142 ) --- # ELEC 260 — MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS AND A+ CERTIFICATION Covers the main hardware and software (operating system) aspects of IBM comparable personal computers to prepare students for occupations in this field and to pass the National A+ Certification Examination of Proficiency. [D; CSU] --- # ELEC 265 — COMPUTER NETWORKING FOR N+ CERTIFICATION Includes the main hardware and software aspects of setting up and maintaining a computer network to prepare students for occupations in this field and to pass the National Network Certification Examination of Proficiency. [D; CSU] --- # ELEC 276 — INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY + Surveys important foundational principles for securing a network and managing risk in preparation for the Security+ Exam. Covers topics such as access control, identity management, SCADA, cloud computing, cryptography, mitigation, and deterrent techniques. [D; CSU] --- # ELEC 290 — ELECTRONICS COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE I Introduces principles and skills acquired in the Electronics majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # ELEC 291 — ELECTRONICS COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE II Applies beginning-level principles and skills acquired in the Electronics majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # ELEC 292 — ELECTRONICS COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE III Provides intermediate-level principles and skills acquired in the Electronics majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # ELEC 293 — ELECTRONICS COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IV Covers advanced-level principles and skills acquired in the Electronics majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # ELEC 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of electronics of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. (May be taken twice for credit.) [D; CSU] --- # EMT 101 — HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR American Heart Association course designed to train and certify emergency medical personnel and healthcare providers in basic life support cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Provides certification and eight hours of continuing education for EMT, paramedic, and nursing personnel. [D; CSU] --- # EMT 109 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER Serves as the first course in the track for students interested in a career in emergency medical services. Covers national curriculum for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training. Includes basic and advanced first aid, care of patients with medical and traumatic emergencies, and emergency childbirth. [D; CSU] --- # EMT 113 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC Introduces techniques of emergency care, as outlined by the Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NAEMSES). Provides theory portion of program designed to prepare graduates to work in prehospital care (ambulance, firefighter) and emergency departments at EMT basic level. [D; CSU] --- # EMT 113L — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN LABORATORY -BASIC 31. Provides lecture and laboratory activities to attain competency at the EMT-Basic level. Includes competency-based skills training, community experience to observe and assess patients in a hospital emergency department (ED) and a ride-along with a Basic Life Support (BLS) 112L.) [D; CSU] --- # EMT 125 — WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER Provides curriculum consistent with U.S. Department of Transportation first responder guidelines. Emphasizes medical care of the sick and injured while operating in extreme environments, using improvised equipment and managing delayed or prolonged evacuations. Optional certification is available through Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA). [D; CSU] --- # EMT 126 — AMBULANCE STRIKE TEAM LEADER CERTIFICATION Developed in cooperation with the State of California's Office of Emergency Services (OES), the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA), for certification of leaders in the ambulance industry for the role of Ambulance Strike Team(AST) or Medical Task Force (MTF) Leader. [ND] --- # EMT 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of emergency medical technology of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # EMTP 115 — PARAMEDIC PREPARATION Prepares the basic emergency medical technician (EMT) to begin paramedic training. Emphasizes review of EMT knowledge, human anatomy and physiology, math calculation, and electrocardiograph (ECG) interpretation. Provides the basic EMT with intensive scenario-based training. Designed to improve student success in paramedic school. [D; CSU] --- # EMTP 200 — ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PARAMEDIC THEORY I Offers first half of paramedic didactic training. Follows National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSES) published by U.S. Department of Transportation. Includes preparatory, airway, assessment, pharmacology, and trauma modules. [D; CSU] --- # EMTP 200L — ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PARAMEDIC LABORATORY I 20. Provides skills portion of the National Emergency Services Education Standards (NEMSES) published in 2009. Includes psychomotor skills for medication administration, intravenous access, advanced airway management, patient assessment, history taking, and physical examination. [D] --- # EMTP 201 — ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PARAMEDIC THEORY II Provides second half of paramedic didactic training. Follows National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSES) published by U.S. Department of Transportation. Includes medical, special patients and EMS operations. [D; CSU] --- # EMTP 201L — ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PARAMEDIC LABORAT ORY II 20. Continues skills portion of the National Emergency Services Education Standards (NEMSES) published in 2009. Includes psychomotor skills electrocardiograph (ECG) interpretations, electrical therapy, lab-simulated patient emergency calls, multi-patient drills, and emergency childbirth. [D; CSU] --- # EMTP 202 — EMS COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE I 50. Provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) observational experience in the hospital, clinic, and ambulance. Includes ambulance ride-alongs at area ambulance agencies and fire departments. Clinical sites expose students to the EMS patient in a secure, controlled environment. [D; CSU] --- # EMTP 203 — EMS COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE II Provides hands-on experience in the hospital, clinic, and ambulance. Includes ambulance ride-alongs at area ambulance agencies and fire departments. Clinical sites expose students to the EMS patient in a secure, controlled environment. [D; CSU] --- # EMTP 225 — HOSPITAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE FOR PARAMEDICS Provides instruction to enhance student's knowledge of emergency care in a clinical setting; opportunity to assist and observe in emergency rooms, as well as other areas of the facility under direct supervision of hospital staff. Takes place in varied shift assignments. [D; CSU] --- # EMTP 230 — FIELD TRAINING FOR PARAMEDICS I Provides practicum experience for paramedic students to observe and participate in emergency medical care supervised by a preceptor in an ambulance. Requires 20 twenty-four hour shifts, and students must document at least 40 advanced life support (ALS) patient contacts and serve as a team leader. [D; CSU] --- # EMTP 231 — FIELD TRAINING FOR PARAMEDICS II Receives assignment to a preceptor in an ambulance. Assists with prehospital care in emergencies of all types which includes completion of 480 clock hours to satisfy field internship requirements (California) for paramedics and registered nurses seeking paramedic licensure. [D; CSU] --- # EMTP 250 — PARAMEDIC NREMT REFRESHER Provides all continuing education hours required for biannual paramedic recertification. Follows California EMS Authority (CAEMSA) requirements for content directly or indirectly related to ALS patient care. Follows National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (NREMTP) requirements for content in patient assessment, pharmacology, airway management, cardiology, medical and behavioral emergencies, trauma, obstetrics and pediatrics and EMS Operations. Students will receive certifications in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professiona… --- # EMTP 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of emergency medical technology of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # ENGL C1000 — ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING Part 1: 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. Part 2: The course emphasizes textual analysis, logical reasoning, information literacy, and source documentation. It includes at least two essays of 750 words or more, an analytical essay of 5-10 pages using outside sources documented according to MLA format, and practice with timed writing. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGL 100] (Same as: ENGL 115 ) --- # ENGL C1001 — CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING Part 1: 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. Part 2: Provides instruction in argumentation in critical writing, critical thinking, and analytical evaluation of complex texts. Emphasizes rhetorical analysis in terms of a text's social, historical, and critical contexts foll… --- # ENGL 114 — INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE COMPOSITION Prepares students for college-level composition by focusing on strategies for comprehending, analyzing, and then responding to texts in organized, well-developed, thesis-driven essays. Includes instruction in the reading and writing process as well as in the fundamentals of critical thinking, research, and source evaluation. [D; CSU] --- # ENGL 115 — COLLEGE COMPOSITION: READING AND WRITING ANALYTICALLY Provides instruction and practice in reading and writing expository, analytical, and argumentative essays. Emphasizes textual analysis, writing analytically, logical reasoning, research techniques, information literacy, and documentation. Includes drafting, revising, and editing written work. Requires a minimum of 5,000 words of formal writing. Includes at least two essays of 750 words or more, an analytical essay of 5-10 pages using outside sources and documented according to MLA guidelines, and practice with timed writing. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGL 100] (Same as: ENGL C1000 ) --- # ENGL 115H — HONORS COLLEGE COMPOSITION: READING AND WRITING ANALYTICALLY Provides enriched instruction and practice in reading and writing sophisticated expository, analytical, and argumentative essays at an honors level. Emphasizes textual analysis, writing analytically, logical reasoning, research techniques, information literacy, and documentation at an honors level. Includes drafting, revising, and editing written work. Focuses on a central theme, such as how we think, media literacy, or cultural globalization. Provides opportunities for collaboration and innovation expected of honors students. Requires a minimum of 6500 words of formal writing. Includes at le… --- # ENGL 116 — CRITICAL THINKING AND ARGUMENT Provides instruction in argumentation in critical writing, critical thinking, and analytical evaluation of complex texts. Emphasizes rhetorical analysis in terms of a text's social, historical, and critical contexts. Includes the writing process, research strategies, information literacy, and proper documentation. Requires a minimum of 5,000 words of formal writing. Includes several essays that respond to and incorporate material from assigned readings and other sources, documented according to MLA guidelines, as well as practice with timed writing. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGL 105] (Same as: ENGL… --- # ENGL 120 — CREATIVE WRITING I Focuses on the theory and practice of writing in the major genres with an emphasis on basic concepts and techniques. Includes the writing and analysis of fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGL 200] --- # ENGL 121 — CREATIVE WRITING II Continues the theory and practice of writing in the major genres with an emphasis on intermediate concepts and techniques. Includes the writing and analysis of fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 122 — CREATIVE WRITING III Continues the theory and practice of writing in the major genres at an advanced level. Emphasizes advanced concepts and techniques in the construction of accomplished works of fiction, poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 130 — ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION I Continues the theory and practice of writing with a concentration in prose fiction. Emphasizes basic concepts and techniques through an in-depth examination of the craft. Covers topics from pre-writing to submission for publication [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 131 — ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION II Continues the theory and practice of writing prose fiction at the intermediate level. Emphasizes more complex concepts and techniques through an in-depth examination of the craft. Covers topics from pre-writing to submission for publication [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 132 — ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION III Continues the theory and practice of writing prose fiction at the advanced level. Emphasizes advanced concepts and techniques in the creation of successful short stories through a rigorous examination of formal elements and craft. Covers prewriting, extensive rewriting, and the format for submission for publication [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 140 — ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY I Continues the theory and practice of writing with a concentration on poetry at the basic level. Emphasizes both traditional and modern techniques. Focuses on the writing of a wide range of forms covering topics from metrics and craft problems to publication [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 141 — ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY II Continues the theory and practice of writing with a concentration on poetry at an intermediate level. Emphasizes both traditional and modern techniques. Focuses on the writing of a wide range of forms covering topics from metrics and craft problems to publication [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 142 — ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY III Continues the theory and practice of writing with a concentration on poetry at the advanced level. Emphasizes both traditional and modern techniques. Focuses on the writing of a wide range of forms covering topics from metrics and craft problems to publication [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 150 — ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: SCREENWRITING I Provides the theory and practice of writing with a concentration on screenwriting. Emphasizes the process of decision making and creative exploration of concepts and techniques within the genre. Provides screenwriting tools to balance quality and productivity. [D; CSU] --- # ENGL 151 — ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: SCREENWRITING II Continues the theory and practice of writing with a concentration on more advanced skills in screenwriting. Emphasizes the process of more in-depth decision making and creative exploration of concepts and techniques within the genre. Provides screenwriting tools to balance quality and productivity. [D; CSU] --- # ENGL 152 — ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: SCREENWRITING III Provides a higher level of concentration on advanced screenwriting. Emphasizes the process of advanced decision making and creative exploration of concepts and techniques within the genre. Includes screenwriting tools to balance quality and productivity. [D; CSU] --- # ENGL 160 — ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: CREATIVE NONFICTION I Focuses on the theory and practice of writing creative nonfiction, including personal essay, memoir, literary journalism, lyric essay, flash nonfiction, and the micro-essay. Emphasizes basic concepts and techniques through an in-depth examination of the craft. Covers topics from prewriting to submission for publication. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: ENGL 175A) --- # ENGL 161 — ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: CREATIVE NONFICTION II Continues the theory and practice of writing creative nonfiction at an intermediate level, including personal essay, memoir, literary journalism, lyric essay, flash nonfiction, and the micro-essay. Emphasizes more complex concepts and techniques through an in-depth examination of the craft. Covers topics from prewriting to submission for publication. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: ENGL 175B) --- # ENGL 162 — ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: CREATIVE NONFICTION III Continues the theory and practice of writing creative nonfiction at an advanced level, including personal essay, memoir, literary journalism, lyric essay, flash nonfiction, and the micro-essay. Emphasizes advanced concepts and techniques in the creation of successful short creative nonfiction works through rigorous examination of formal elements and craft. Covers prewriting, extensive revision, and proper submission formatting for publication. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: ENGL 175C) --- # ENGL 220 — INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE Introductory study of imaginative literature designed for the beginning literature student. Emphasis on reading and discussion of fiction, drama, and poetry. Recommended as preparation for ENGL C1001 and specialized literature classes. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGL 120 ] --- # ENGL 225 — INTRODUCTION TO CHILDREN'S LITERATURE Provides the historical development and current trends in children's literature-focusing on picture books, fairy tales, short stories, novels, and poetry-and to the implications of children's literature on individuals and society. Emphasizes the use of literary terminology and analysis to differentiate the qualities between "good" and "poor" children's books. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 230 — WORLD LITERATURE I Explores world literature from the earliest texts through the 1600's, with an emphasis on the development of literary expression, major works from literary traditions around the world, and cross-cultural connections. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGL 140 ] --- # ENGL 231 — WORLD LITERATURE II Explores world literature from the 18th century to the present, with an emphasis on major works from literary traditions around the world and the emergence of a global literature. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGL 145] --- # ENGL 240 — ENGLISH LITERATURE I Surveys English literature from the earliest writings to the beginning of the eighteenth century. Emphasizes major works in the literary tradition. Examines the work in cultural, historical, and social contexts. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGL 160 ] --- # ENGL 241 — ENGLISH LITERATURE II Surveys English literature from the eighteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on major works in the literary tradition. Examines the work in cultural, historical and social contexts. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGL 165] --- # ENGL 250 — AMERICAN LITERATURE I Surveys American literature from 1630 to the end of the 1800s covering the major philosophical movements of Puritanism, Transcendentalism, and Romanticism. Includes major authors such as Franklin, Poe, Hawthorne, Douglas, Emerson, Thoreau, Jacobs, Melville, Whitman, and Dickinson. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGL 130 ] --- # ENGL 251 — AMERICAN LITERATURE II Surveys American literature from the end of the 1800s to the present covering major literary movements of Realism, Naturalism, etc. Includes major writers such as Dickinson, Ellison, Cisneros, Hurston, Whitman, Frost, Cummings, Twain, Faulkner, Hemingway, Morrison, Williams, and O'Neill. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGL 135] --- # ENGL 255 — TWENTIETH CENTURY LITERATURE Surveys literature written in the twentieth century (not limited to English-language literature), including significant movements and seminal authors. Focuses on the relationship between literary movements, influential writers, and the cultural climate of this time period. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 256 — INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE Introductory survey of representative Shakespearean drama and poetry, with emphasis on Shakespeare's literary techniques and linguistic art. Viewing of plays, films, and/or special television broadcasts of Shakespearean plays and sonnets will complement close reading of the texts themselves. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 260 — MYTHOLOGY IN LITERATURE Exploration of classical Greek and Roman myths and their impact on contemporary literature, comparison of archetypal themes and motifs from myths of ancient cultures from around the world, and analysis of the significance of myth in describing the human condition and in shaping cultural values. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 265 — LITERATURE AND FILM Develops methods of analysis of the literary elements of visual narratives, focusing on character development, point of view, setting, plot, metaphor, and theme. Investigates and responds critically to literature and films in class discussions, examinations, and essays. Analyzes the use of "cinematic" techniques in contemporary prose fiction. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 270 — MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE Examines cultural diversity as expressed in literature. Explores the role of race, ethnic identity, class, gender, and sexual orientation in identity formation, evaluating the collision/interaction between cultures. Includes, but is not limited to, works from the Americas, Pacific Rim, Middle East, and Africa. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 271 — LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE Surveys colonial and contemporary literature from a variety of Latin American countries. Focuses on the Latino cultural and historical perspective reflected in the literature. Examines diversity and similarity in style and theme of diverse national authors. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 272 — CHICANO LITERATURE Overview of the historical development and current trends in Chicano Literature focusing on historical, cultural, and social developments since the 1960s. Examines different ways writers have used evocations of land, language, history, and culture to define a distinctive Chicano/a identity through poetry, short stories, novels, drama, and essays. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 273 — AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE Focuses on African American literature in various genres from the mid-eighteenth century to the present. Emphasizes the social, political, economic, historical, cultural, and aesthetic contexts that define and advance the Africana oral and literary tradition in America. Studies writers such as Phillis Wheatley, Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison, Alice Walker, and Toni Morrison. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 274 — LITERATURE OF THE U.S. - MEXICO BORDERLANDS AND BAJA CALIFORNIA Surveys colonial and contemporary literature from the U.S.- Mexico Borderlands and Baja California, Mexico. Focuses on linking the historical changes in the state of Baja to the literary achievements of the border region. Covers a diverse representation of authors, examining both theme and style. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 280 — LITERATURE BY WOMEN Surveys literature by culturally diverse women. Includes, but is not limited to, writers such as Toni Morrison, Leslie Marmon Silko, Amy Tan, Dorothy Allison, and Isabele Allende. Focuses on women's lives from a variety of genres concerning issues of race, class, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 281 — HORROR, MADNESS, AND THE MACABRE Survey of classical and contemporary horror literature including significant works by major authors of the genre, which may include Poe, Mary Shelley, Stevenson, Stoker, and Anne Rice. Emphasis on the cultural, historic, and social contexts in which the literature is created and applies modern critical theory as a means to explore these concerns. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGL 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of english of particular interest to the student not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # ENGR 102 — INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING CAREERS Explores different branches of engineering, the functions of an engineer, and the industries in which engineers work. Investigates educational requirements and explains the engineering education pathways as well as explores effective strategies for students to reach their full academic potential. Provides an understanding of engineering processes, various tools including experimentation and data analysis needed for solving problems in various engineering fields. Emphasizes developing communication skills pertinent to the engineering profession, engineering problem solving and the interface of… --- # ENGR 104 — ESSENTIAL MATH SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS Introduces and teaches mathematical techniques for engineers and scientists. Covers functions, dimensional analysis, inequalities, matrices, vectors, logarithms and curve fitting. Emphasizes functions and graphing. Includes graphic and numerical applications of trigonometry, circular and inverse functions, and practical applications of right and oblique triangles. Requires a CAS graphing calculator. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: CHEM 104 ; PHYS 104 ) --- # ENGR 110 — ENGINEERING DESIGN AND GRAPHICS Develops skills and techniques of solid modeling (Solidworks) to create basic to intermediate solid parts, assemblies, and drawings; including orthographic, detail, sectional, and auxiliary views. Includes dimensioning and dimensional tolerance, and thread notation per ASME Y14.5M-2009 standards. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGR 150] --- # ENGR 120C — INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING - C/C++ LANGUAGE Introduces programming methodology and problem-solving using C and C++. Emphasizes concepts of computer systems, algorithm design and development, data types, program structures, object-oriented programming, documentation, structures, functions, arrays, pointers, testing, verification techniques and how to interface software with the physical world (e.g., the use of sensors). [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGR 221 — COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND APPLICATIONS - MATLAB Utilizes the MATLAB environment to provide students with a working knowledge of computer-based problem-solving methods relevant to science and engineering. Teaches students to formulate and solve engineering problems through modeling and the application of numerical methods, then evaluate and rationalize the results using MATLAB. Introduces the fundamentals of procedural and object-oriented programming, numerical analysis, and data structures. Includes functions and arrays, curve fitting, data and file management, loops, control flow, and standard library packages and software. Covers numeric… --- # ENGR 230 — DIGITAL SYSTEMS Introduces modeling, analysis, and design of digital systems primarily at the Logic Design Level. Applies the basic theory of switching networks, use of Boolean Algebra to analyze and synthesize switching networks, design of logic gate networks, use of simplification schemes to minimize part count and cost while providing optimum performance, and design and analyze sequential and combinational circuits using flip-flops and logic gate networks. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGR 250 — ENGINEERING STATICS Analyzes engineering structures in equilibrium. Includes topics of two- and three-dimensional equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, moments, couples, vector mathematics, friction forces, distributed forces, center of gravity, centroids, analysis of frames, machine and trusses, moments of inertia, shear and bending moment diagrams, and virtual work. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGR 130] --- # ENGR 251 — ENGINEERING DYNAMICS Analyzes kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies in two- and three-dimensional motion. Includes topics of kinematics of particle motion; Newton's second law, work-energy and momentum methods; kinematics of planar motions of rigid bodies; work-energy and momentum principles for rigid body motion as well as an introduction to mechanical vibrations including free and forced vibration, with and without damping (optional). [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGR 230 ] --- # ENGR 260 — ENGINEERING MATERIALS Provides the study of atomic and molecular structure of materials utilized in engineering. Investigates defects in materials, phase diagrams, and microstructural control. Analyzes the relationships between structure of materials and their mechanical, thermal, electrical, corrosion, and radiation properties, and their application to engineering problems. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGR 140] --- # ENGR 261 — MATERIALS LABORATORY Explores connections between the structure of materials and materials properties. Provides laboratory opportunities to directly observe the structures and behaviors discussed in the lecture course ( ENGR 260 - Engineering Materials), to operate testing equipment, to analyze experimental data, and to prepare reports. Utilizes experimental methods to characterize engineering materials and their mechanical behavior. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGR 140L] --- # ENGR 270 — ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS Covers DC and AC circuits containing resistors, capacitors, inductors, dependent sources, operational amplifiers, and/or switches. Provides circuit analysis by reduction method, source transformations, mesh and nodal analysis, reduction of circuit to Norton or Thevenin's equivalent for impedance and power. Explores analysis of operational amplifiers, mutual inductance, transient analysis of first and second-order circuits, steady-state sinusoidal analysis and balanced three-phase power networks. Includes computer software tools and applications for circuit analysis. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGR 260… --- # ENGR 271 — ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS LABORATORY Introduces the construction and measurement of electrical circuits. Provides laboratory opportunities to directly observe and test behaviors discussed in the lecture course ( ENGR 270 - Electrical Circuits). Covers basic use of electrical test and measurement instruments including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, and circuit simulation software. Provides interpretation of measured and simulated data based on principles of circuit analysis for DC, transient, sinusoidal steady-state (AC) conditions, and elementary circuit design. Explores practical considerations… --- # ENGR 280 — METHODS OF ANALYSIS Covers ordinary differential equations, Complex analysis, the Laplace transform, Fourier series, Fourier transform, linear algebra, matrix algebra, multivariable calculus, power series, all with engineering applications in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Civil engineering. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ENGR 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of engineering of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # ESL 104 — MULTILINGUAL WRITERS EDITING WORKSHOP Supports multilingual writers who would like to review grammar troublespots and develop editing skills for advanced writing in English. Emphasizes grammatical accuracy, sentence-level complexity, and vocabulary in academic writing. Students are encouraged to take this course simultaneously with degree-applicable courses in other departments. [D; CSU] --- # ESL 115A — COLLEGE COMPOSITION FOR MULTILINGUAL STUDENTS [ Students are expected to have the level of English of high school graduates in the United States for entry to ESL 115A . Those who need English language instruction are recommended to enroll in the academic ESL program (ESL 29-ESL 159).] Provides instruction and practice in college-level reading and writing for non-native English speakers. Focuses on critical thinking, textual analysis, expository essay writing, research methods and documentation to prepare students for academic coursework. Emphasizes college-level grammar and vocabulary. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID ENGL 100] --- # ESL 149D — ACADEMIC ESL SPEAKING, LISTENING, AND GRAMMAR III Provides instruction in speaking, listening, and grammar at an intermediate-high level of English. Provides linguistic skills needed access authentic academic texts including poetry, academic lectures on a range of topics. Includes cultural topics in the humanities such as poetry, art, philosophy, and history. Includes reading and writing to synthesize from sources. Third of four semesters of Academic ESL. [D; CSU] (Formerly: ESL 49D) --- # ESL 149E — ACADEMIC ESL READING, WRITING, AND GRAMMAR III Provides instruction in reading, writing, and grammar at an intermediate-high level of English. Emphasizes reading non-fiction and narrative texts. Provides linguistic skills needed to access authentic academic texts on a range of topics including cultural topics in the humanities such as poetry, art, philosophy, and history. Reviews writing paragraphs and introduces essays. Includes listening/speaking to synthesize from sources. Third of four semesters of Academic ESL. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: ESL 49E) --- # ESL 159A — ACADEMIC ESL ADVANCED READING AND GRAMMAR IV Fourth of four semesters of Academic ESL. Prepares students for mainstream college classes. Provides instruction in reading and grammar at an advanced level of English. Emphasizes reading authentic texts and analyzing argumentative texts. Includes advanced grammar: passive voice, perfect tenses, sentence variety and adjective/noun clauses. Incorporates academic listening and speaking. [D; CSU] --- # ESL 159B — ACADEMIC ESL ADVANCED WRITING AND GRAMMAR IV Fourth of four semesters of Academic ESL. Prepares students for mainstream college classes. Provides instruction in writing and grammar at an advanced level of English. Emphasizes essay writing with integrated sources and MLA format. Includes advanced grammar: passive voice, perfect tenses, sentence variety and adjective/noun clauses. Incorporates academic listening and speaking. [D; CSU; UC] --- # EVNT 154 — INTRODUCTION TO EVENT AND CONVENTION PLANNING Provides students with a basic knowledge of conventions, conferences, and special event planning for the dynamic field of hospitality and tourism. [D; CSU] --- # EVNT 155 — EVENT MARKETING Provides students with fundamental knowledge of marketing events, festivals, conventions, and expositions. Emphasizes how to build a strong client database in the highly competitive and dynamic field of hospitality and tourism. [D; CSU] --- # EVNT 157 — CORPORATE EVENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT Provides students with fundamental knowledge of the process of corporate event project management. [D; CSU] --- # FARS 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of Farsi of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] --- # FIL 101 — ELEMENTARY FILIPINO I Focuses on basic beginning interpersonal communication. Covers structures and vocabulary necessary to talk about daily activities. Introduces students to the Filipino culture. Designed for students with very little or no knowledge of Filipino. Equivalent to two years of high school Filipino. [D; CSU; UC] --- # FIL 102 — ELEMENTARY FILIPINO II Provides a continuation of FIL 101 , with focus being given to oral proficiency in Filipino. Equivalent to three years of high school Filipino. [D; CSU; UC] --- # FIL 201 — INTERMEDIATE FILIPINO I Provides an extensive review of all first-year structures. Focuses on interpersonal communication for intermediate students. Covers grammatical structures and vocabulary necessary to discuss personal relations, Filipino society, food, art, and culture. Introduces readings reflecting Filipino worldviews. Equivalent to four years of high school Filipino. [D; CSU; UC;] --- # FREN 101 — ELEMENTARY FRENCH I Focuses on basic beginning interpersonal communication. Covers structures and vocabulary necessary to talk about family, friends, daily activities, hobbies, obligations, school, weather, travel, and food. Introduces students to Francophone cultures. Designed for students with very little or no knowledge of French. Equivalent to two years of high school French. [D; CSU; UC] --- # FREN 102 — ELEMENTARY FRENCH II Provides continuation of French 101 to further enable students to carry out basic interpersonal communication and acquire the structures and vocabulary necessary to talk about childhood, chores, daily routine, health, technology, errands, environment, future goals, and professions. Study of Francophone cultures. Equivalent to three years of high school French. [D; CSU; UC] --- # FREN 201 — INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I Analyzes and uses French grammatical structures and vocabulary to explore the history, culture, and worldviews of the Francophone world at an intermediate level. Focuses on interpersonal communication, listening, reading, and writing at an intermediate level. Equivalent to four years of high school French. [D; CSU; UC] --- # FREN 202 — INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II Continuation of FREN 201 . Focuses on students ability to communicate at an intermediate high level on topics including family, traditions, hobbies and pastimes, employment, nature, science, technology, art, and literature in Francophone countries. Includes further study of complex grammatical structures and literary selections. Equivalent to four years of high school French. [D; CSU; UC;] --- # FREN 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in an area of French of particular interest to the student and not included in the regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # FS 101 — FIRE PROTECTION ORGANIZATION Introduction to the following: career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire-protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics. [D; CSU] --- # FS 102 — FIRE BEHAVIOR AND COMBUSTION Introduces theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. Provides in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques. [D; CSU] --- # FS 103 — FIRE PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization, and operation of a fire prevention bureau. Includes the use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards. Emphasizes the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation and fire and life safety education. [D; CSU] --- # FS 104 — FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems; water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. [D; CSU] --- # FS 106 — BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION Provides the components of building construction that relate to fire safety. Focuses on firefighter safety. Demonstrates that elements of construction and design of structures are key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. [D; CSU] --- # FS 108 — FIRE FIGHTER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL Provides contemporary firefighter students insight into safety concepts, guiding regulations, codes, laws, and standards. Includes reading buildings and smoke, risk analysis, and firefighter decision making. Emphasizes the duties of an Incident Safety Officer in structure firefighting, wildland firefighting, and other hazardous incidents. [D] --- # FS 110 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Provides instruction on how to recognize and respond to hazardous materials and terrorism incidents, how to implement basic incident command systems, and how to perform basic rescue techniques and decontamination procedures. Allows the student to take certification exams as first responder operational level, terrorism awareness level, California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI), and Centers for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). [D; CSU] --- # FS 144 — BASIC WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING ACADEMY Explores theory, principles, and manipulative application for wildland and structural firefighting operations. Emphasizes firefighter safety through academic and physical testing of fire recruits. Upon completion fire recruits will have met the National Wildfire Coordinating Group and State Fire Training Wildland FFI skills testing standards. Recruits are eligible to receive the following Certifications: NWCG S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior; NWCG S-130 Firefighter Training; NWCG L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline; FEMA-Incident Command System(ICS)100; FEMA,NIMS IS-700 and 800; C… --- # FS 146 — ADVANCED WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING ACADEMY Provides theory and application of advanced wildland firefighting covering wildland fire behavior, fire suppression, fire safety, and field experience. Students who successfully complete this course will be qualified to suppress wildfires. Students are eligible to receive the following certifications from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), making them eligible for employment with State and Federal Wildland Fire Agencies: S-131 Firefighter Type 1 and S-133 Look Up, Look Down, Look Around. [D; CSU] --- # FS 150A — INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SUPPRESSION AND MAINTENANCE MANIPULATIVE TASKS (BEGINNING) Introduces the applied operation and maintenance of basic rescue and firefighting skills according to the State Fire Training (SFT) Firefighter I Skills Exam. Includes topics such as personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, hose lays, and physical fitness training. This course is intended for students majoring in the field of fire technology or those interested in a career in the fire service. [D; CSU] --- # FS 150B — INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SUPPRESSION AND MAINTENANCE MANIPULATIVE TASKS (INTERMEDIATE) Provides intermediate-level instruction in the operation and maintenance of fire service equipment according to the State Fire Training (SFT) Firefighter I Skills Exam. Includes topics such as extinguishers and protective equipment; hose, nozzles, and fittings; hose evolution; fire service ladders; and salvage and overhaul procedures. Designed at an intermediate level within the guidelines of training for Firefighter I Certification as specified by California Fire Service Training and Education Division of the Office of the state Fire Marshal. [D; CSU] --- # FS 150C — INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SUPPRESSION AND MAINTENANCE MANIPULATIVE TASKS (ADVANCED) Provides advanced instruction in the operation and maintenance of fire service equipment according to the CA State Fire Training Firefighter I Skills requirement standard. Includes topics such as search and rescue, simulated fire attack, wildland review and hazardous materials skills using appropriate protective equipment. Designed at an advanced level to facilitate students' qualification for the manipulative training portion of Firefighter I as specified by the California Fire Service Training and Education Division of the State Fire Marshal's Office. Intended for students majoring in the f… --- # FS 150D — TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS Introduces students to the planning and operation of truck companies at fires and other emergencies. Includes topics such as truck company equipment; personnel requirements; and truck company responsibilities that relate to the strategies, tactics, and specialized skills required for truck company operations. Intended for students majoring in Fire Technology and is required for completing the alternative Firefighter 1 on campus delivery model as part of the Entry Level Firefighter Degree and Certificate of Achievement. [D; CSU] --- # FS 160 — WILDLAND FIRE CONTROL Provides students with a fundamental knowledge of the factors affecting wildland fires including fuel, weather, topography, prevention, fire behavior, and public education. Covers control techniques common to all agencies involved in wildland fire control. Includes certification in S-130 and S-190; students are required to complete manipulative wildland training sessions to certify in S-130. Emphasizes the requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services Certified Firefighter I training (Wildland), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress standards and Professional Qualifi… --- # FS 161 — CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS Provides an introduction to the hazards, equipment, and operational positions of safe, and legal confined space entry. Includes a review of California Division of Occupational Safety, and Health (Cal-OSHA) regulations with regard to permit-required confined spaces. Intended for personnel with confined spaces within their areas of responsibility, including current or future public safety personnel. [D; CSU] --- # FS 162 — FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL Provides information, skills, and techniques designed to assist in avoiding fatal errors on the fireground. Teaches students how to avoid situations that could cause them to become lost, trapped, or injured at a fire scene. Includes firefighter survival terminology, survival attitude, situational awareness, and problem-solving techniques intended to provide self-reliance in an emergency. Course instruction includes the use of case studies to analyze common factors in line-of-duty deaths (LODDs). [D; CSU] --- # FS 163 — HAZMAT EMERGENCY RESPONSE FIRST RESPONDER OPERATIONAL Provides students with a fundamental knowledge of the factors affecting operating procedures at a hazardous materials (hazmat) incident. Improves the capabilities of the First Responder to respond to a hazmat event in a safe and competent manner, within the typical resource and capability limits at the "operational" level. Emphasizes the requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services Certified Firefighter I training (Hazmat Operations), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) standards, and Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) requirements. Meets the First Res… --- # FS 164 — BASIC INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Covers the first two levels of Incident Command System (ICS) training: ICS 100 and 200. ICS 100 introduces the ICS and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. ICS 100 topics include the history, features, principles, and organizational structure of the ICS as well as the relationship between the ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). ICS 200 prepares students to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the ICS, including functioning in an ICS supervisory position. This course is intended for students majoring in Fire Technology and those preparing… --- # FS 165 — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CANCER AWARENESS 1A Provides awareness-level information on behavioral health and cancer for front-line responders. Describes and identifies the impacts of stress and stressors and demonstrates practices for resilience. Includes the types, prevalence, and causes of cancer. Describes exposure to carcinogenic chemicals, and demonstrates minimizing exposure and risk to cancerous contaminants. --- # FS 201 — WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR Provides students with information necessary to understand basic wildland fire behavior, wildland fire predictions, and wildland fire operation safety. Covers wildland fire environmental factors and the tools required to monitor weather and fire behavior as it relates to wildland fire predictions. [D; CSU] --- # FS 202 — WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL Provides students with information necessary to understand occupational safety and hazards associated with wildland firefighting operations. Emphasizes situational awareness, protective measures, accident avoidance procedures, and the risk management process. Reviews fire ground near misses, entrapments, and fatalities. [D; CSU] --- # FS 203 — WILDLAND FIRE OPERATIONS (GROUND AND AIR) Provides students with information necessary to understand ground and air operations associated with wildland firefighting operations. Emphasizes incident command system use, strategy, tactics, hazards, resource typing, management, and safety procedures during wildland fire incidences. [D; CSU] --- # FS 204 — WILDLAND FIRE INVESTIGATION, PREVENTION , AND PUBLIC INFORMATION Provides students with information and skills necessary to understand the roles and functions of the Public Information Officer (PIO, S203), Fire Prevention Education Team Member (PETM, P-101), and the Wildland Fire Investigator (INVF,FI-110). Includes various wildland fire associated class projects that challenge students' public speaking, report, report writing, and presentation skills. This course meets or exceeds National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) requirements. [D; CSU] --- # FS 205 — WILDLAND FIRE LOGISTICS, FINANCE, AND PLANNING Provides students with information necessary to understand the responsibilities and functions of the logistics, finance, and planning sections of the Incident Command System (ICS). Emphasizes how the different ICS sections are organized and utilized during wildfire incidents. [D; CSU] --- # FS 280 — CALFIRE BASIC WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER ORIENTATION COURSE Serves as a "bridge" course between Southwestern College's Basic Wildland Firefighter Certificate of Achievement and the requirements to test for CAL FIRE Basic Wildland Firefighter. This is a stand-alone course and does not apply to any COA/AS degree. [ND] --- # FS 281F — REGIONAL FIREFIGHTER I ACADEMY Provides students with the theory, techniques, and psychomotor skills needed to be a firefighter. Includes topics such as the fire service's role in society, principles of fire behavior, firefighter health and safety, fire equipment operation and maintenance, and fire fighting tasks and techniques. Emphasizes the requirements of the California State Board of Fire Services Certified Firefighter I training, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) standards, and National Board on Fire Services Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) requirements. FS 281F and FS 281G satisfies al… --- # FS 281G — FIREFIGHTER I ACADEMY SKILLS REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION Reinforces, combines, and integrates the skills learned in the basic fire academy in accordance with the State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1 curriculum. Provides the opportunity to take the National Capstone tests for International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and National Board on Fire Services Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) certifications. Successful completion of this course provides the student with the opportunity to apply for employment as a firefighter in the state of California and outside of California with those states that offer reciprocity. This course is inten… --- # FS 290 — FIRE SCIENCE COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE I Introduces principles and skills acquired in the Fire Science majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # FS 291 — FIRE SCIENCE COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE II Applies beginning-level principles and skills acquired in the Fire Science majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # FS 292 — FIRE SCIENCE COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE III Provides intermediate-level principles and skills acquired in the Fire Science majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # FS 293 — FIRE SCIENCE COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IV Covers advanced-level principles and skills acquired in the Fire Science majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # FS 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY or research in some area of fire science of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. (Same course as County FS X- 65.) [D; CSU] --- # FTMA 100 — EDITING I Introduces fundamental principles and mechanics of editing digital, audio, and basic graphics. Emphasizes the practical application and operation of equipment and software. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 101) --- # FTMA 101 — FUNDAMENTALS IN CAMERA, LIGHTING, AND SOUND Provides fundamental introduction to camera operation and visual composition, lighting design for film and television, and audio recording and reproduction. Emphasizes a technical understanding of equipment, introductory workshops, and practical lab work that will provide the foundation for future operation of specialized production equipment and appreciation of cinematic language. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 100) --- # FTMA 102 — INTRODUCTION TO MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION Provides an introduction to the theory, terminology, and process of motion picture production for film, television, and digital media. Includes basic cinematography including the operation, function and creative uses of pre-production, production and post-production, gaffing and grip equipment, scriptwriting, camera operation, camera composition, principles of lighting and lighting techniques, sound recording and sound design, digital graphics, and digital editing. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 131; Same as: ART 131 ) --- # FTMA 103 — INTRODUCTION TO TELEVISION STUDIO PRODUCTION Introduces multi-camera studio production through theory and practice of camera and lighting for a multi-camera setup with live switching at an introductory level. Provides fundamental and practical experience in the use of control room and television studio equipment, audio mixer, and auxiliary equipment in the production of multi-camera, live video, and production. [D; CSU; UC] --- # FTMA 105 — INTRODUCTION TO WRITING FOR TELEVISION MOTION PICTURE, AND MEDIA Introduces basic writing for feature film, television, and electronic media. Emphasizes preparing scripts in proper formats, including fundamental technical, conceptual, and stylistic issues related to writing fiction and non-fiction scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. Includes a writing evaluation component as a significant part of the course requirement. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 110) --- # FTMA 108 — INTRODUCTION TO DRONE TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS Introduces remotely operated aircraft systems (drones), including applications, safety, maintenance, mission planning, flying, and data acquisition (multispectral images, photos, and videos). [D; CSU] (Same as: AERO 108 ; GEOG 108 ; ART 188 ; NC 328 ) --- # FTMA 110 — EDITING II Explores essential concepts, techniques and methods of digital editing for images and sound. Emphasizes conceptual,aesthetic and emotional considerations in the temporal and spatial manipulation of images and sound in the construction of a narrative or cinematic experience. [D; CSU] --- # FTMA 111 — RECORDING TECHNIQUES Introduces audio recording with an emphasis on current digital recording techniques, equipment, and practices. Focuses on the physics of sound propagation, psychoacoustics, microphones, mixers, signal processing, and historical perspectives on analog, digital and HD audio recording, and multi-track recording and mixing. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 151; Same as: MUS 151 ;RA&T 120) --- # FTMA 112 — MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION Uses digital video as a means of creative expression with an emphasis on directing, cinematography, sound recording, editing and post-production techniques. Includes screenwriting, producing, directing, director of photography, sound mixing and design, and editing. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 132; Same as: ART 132 ) --- # FTMA 113 — TELEVISION STUDIO PRODUCTION Covers multi-camera studio production through theory and practice of camera and lighting for a multi-camera setup with live switching at a beginning level. Covers the practical experience in the use of control room, studio, audio mixing, and auxiliary equipment in the production of live and recorded programs. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 183) --- # FTMA 114 — EXPERIMENTAL MEDIA Explores and practices nontraditional utilization of media technology and theory in the production of creative work. Encourages interdisciplinary experimentation. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: ART 135 ) --- # FTMA 115 — WRITING FOR TELEVISION, MOTION PICTURE AND MEDIA Covers dramatic writing for television, film, and digital media. Emphasizes character development, plot, and dialogue creation. Addresses style, timing, and adaptation. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 208) --- # FTMA 116 — ACTING FOR THE CAMERA I Provides an overview of the basic techniques of acting on camera. Includes exercises in sense memory and effective memory, action, relaxation, and concentration. Emphasizes improvisational techniques, subjective camera monologues, auditions, and scene performance. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 115; Same as: TA 115 ) --- # FTMA 120 — VIDEO POST-PRODUCTION, GRAPHICS, AND SPECIAL EFFECTS 50. Introduces students to digital visual effects and motion graphics for digital filmmaking, using digital, computer graphics, and digital photo technologies. Discusses cinematic, video, photographic and computer technologies, and how they are used in the creation of visual effects and motion graphics. Covers digital and traditional methodologies with a concentration on digital exercises illustrating modern techniques. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 163) --- # FTMA 121 — RECORDING TECHNIQUES FOR MIXED MEDIA Focuses on advanced audio recording with an emphasis on current recording techniques, equipment, and practices in the film industry. Focuses on Post Sound including Foley and ADR-Automatic Dialog Replacement. [D; CSU] (Same as: RA&T 131) --- # FTMA 122 — MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION II Summarizes and focuses on cinematography, sound recording and design, and post-production techniques. Includes topics such as screenwriting, directing, editing, videography and producing. [D; CSU; UC] --- # FTMA 123 — TELEVISION STUDIO PRODUCTION II Introduces and examines multi-camera studio production through theory and practice of camera and lighting for a multi-camera setup with live switching. Covers the practical experience in the use of control room, studio, audio mixing, and auxiliary equipment in the production of live and recorded programs. [D; CSU; UC] --- # FTMA 124 — DOCUMENTARY VIDEO PRODUCTION Emphasizes and applies theory, history, technical, and aesthetic characteristics of nonfiction (documentary) film production. Introduces and focuses on topics such as documentary pre-production (including research and writing), production, and post-production processes. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 234) --- # FTMA 125 — SCREENWRITING II Introduces and focuses on dramatic screenwriting for original fictional and non-fictional narrative Film. Analyzes and illustrates television forms through oral critiques and script writing formats. [D; CSU; UC] --- # FTMA 126 — ACTING FOR THE CAMERA II Provides an overview of the basic techniques of acting on camera. Includes exercises in sense memory and effective memory, action, relaxation, and concentration. Emphasizes improvisational techniques, subjective camera monologues, auditions, and scene performance. [D; CSU; UC] --- # FTMA 127 — DIRECTING FOR MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION Develops directing skills in a full range of production types. Emphasizes writing, visualization, production techniques for film style, and multiple camera directing. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 242) --- # FTMA 131 — CINEMATOGRAPHY I Covers the techniques used in digital technology and film, including pre-production, production, and post-production utilizing computer-based and non-linear editing. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 233) --- # FTMA 154 — INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN FOR THEATRE AND FILM Introduces basic principles of theatre and film design, including scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, and properties. Covers topics such as script analysis and design choices, period research, staging configurations, and the elements of design. Includes analysis of live and filmed productions, practical experience in utilizing equipment and basic production techniques, and creating a design project from concept to completed presentation. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: TA 154 ) --- # FTMA 160 — CINEMA AS A FORM OF EXPRESSION AND COMMUNICATION Introduces the close analysis of film and television texts. Examines the broad questions of form and content, aesthetics and meaning, and history and culture. Explores the diverse possibilities presented by the cinematic art form through an examination of a wide variety of productions, national cinemas, and film movements. Topics include modes of production, narrative and non-narrative forms, visual design, editing, sound, genre, ideology, and critical analysis. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 114; Same as: COMM 185 ) --- # FTMA 161 — HISTORY OF FILM AS ART Provides a survey of cinema with an emphasis on the chronological development of styles and techniques in the medium. Focuses on aesthetic and historical influences on cinema as well as the effects of cinema on society. Discusses the impact of television on film and popular culture. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 113; Same as: ART 130 ) --- # FTMA 162 — CULTURE AND THE MEDIA Surveys the development of electronic media with an emphasis on the communicative, aesthetic, and technical history and the influence of media on society. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 112; Same as: HUM 112 ) --- # FTMA 163 — INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA Introduces the history, structure, function, economics, content, and evolution of radio, television, film, the Internet, and new media, including traditional and mature formats. Covers the social, political, regulatory, ethical, and occupational impact of electronic media. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 180; Same as: COMM 180 ) --- # FTMA 164 — ETHNIC IMAGES IN FILM Grady only. Provides an approach to film that examines representations of people in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic class. Examines film content through interdisciplinary points of view and dimensions of diversity across cultures. [D; CSU; UC] --- # FTMA 217 — DRONE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND CINEMATOGRAPHY Provides beginning to intermediate uses of remotely operated vehicles for digital imaging, photography, and cinematography. Covers safety precautions, team collaboration, intelligent mission planning, common video movements, high resolution image capture, and editing. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: ART 217 ) --- # FTMA 290 — PROFESSIONAL MEDIA WORK EXPERIENCE Introduces principles and skills acquired in the Film, Television, and Media Arts majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] (Formerly: TELE 290) --- # FTMA 291 — PROFESSIONAL MEDIA WORK EXPERIENCE II Applies beginning-level principles and skills acquired in the Film, Television, and Media Arts majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] (Formerly: TELE 291) --- # FTMA 292 — PROFESSIONAL MEDIA WORK EXPERIENCE III Provides intermediate-level principles and skills acquired in the Film, Television, and Media Arts majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] (Formerly: TELE 292) --- # FTMA 293 — PROFESSIONAL MEDIA WORK EXPERIENCE IV Covers advanced-level principles and skills acquired in the Film, Television, and Media Arts majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] (Formerly: TELE 293) --- # GEOG 100 — INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY---PHYSICAL ELEMENTS Focuses on the physical forces that help shape the landscape. Analysis of Earth's interior and exterior characteristics, including oceanographic, climate, pedologic, and biographic patterns. Includes map reading and interpretation. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID GEOG 110 ] --- # GEOG 101 — PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LABORATORY Provides laboratory exercises to solidify concepts learned in physical geography. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID GEOG 111] --- # GEOG 106 — WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY Surveys the world's regions and nations, including physical, cultural, and economic features. Emphasizes regional similarities and differences in human ethnicity, language, religion, urban systems, and political organizations. Includes cultural and historical influences on population growth, transportation networks, and natural environments. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID GEOG 125] --- # GEOG 107 — REMOTE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL Equips students with knowledge about the regulations and procedures governing the safe and legal operation of small remotely operated aircraft systems (sUAS), commonly referred to as "drones." Coincides with the knowledge areas in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Part 107 knowledge test for a Remote Pilot Certificate with a sUAS rating, and is intended to prepare students for the FAA written examination required for students to become commercial sUAS pilots. [D; CSU] (Same as: AERO 107 ; NC 327 ) --- # GEOG 108 — INTRODUCTION TO DRONE TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS Introduces remotely operated aircraft systems (drones), including applications, safety, maintenance, mission planning, flying, and data acquisition (multispectral images, photos, and videos). [D; CSU] (Same as: AERO 108 ; ART 188 ; FTMA 108 ; NC 328 ) --- # GEOG 110 — INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY Introduces the physical, chemical, biological, and geological foundations of the global ocean system. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: GEOL 110 ; PHS 110 ) --- # GEOG 120 — INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY: CULTURAL ELEMENTS Focuses on the cultural (or human) aspects of geography. Includes demography, languages and religions, urbanization and landscape modification, political units and nationalism, and economic systems and development. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID GEOG 120 ] --- # GEOG 130 — WEATHER AND CLIMATE Introduces the Earth's atmosphere: topics include atmospheric structure and composition, solar radiation and energy balances, temperature, seasonal changes, atmospheric moisture, clouds and fog, precipitation, air pressure, winds, air masses and fronts, cyclones, weather forecasting, climate and climate change. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID GEOG 130 ] --- # GEOG 145 — INTRODUCTION TO MAPPING AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) Provides an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), cartography, and spatial analysis. Includes assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). [D; CSU; C-ID GEOG 155 ] --- # GEOG 150 — EXPLORING OUR WORLD-MAPS AND GEOSPATIAL SCIENCE Introduces fundamental concepts of geospatial analysis and map interpretation. Includes technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), cartography, remote sensing, geovisualization and interpretation, Internet mapping, and spatial statistics. Explores how geospatial technologies and tools are used in data collection, analysis, presentation, and problem solving. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID GEOG 150 ] --- # GEOG 152 — GIS PROJECT DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS Focuses on the diverse applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Covers a series of GIS tutorials and assignments using industry leading GIS software, culminating in a larger GIS project of their choice. Includes GIS project design and development, data acquisition, spatial analysis and modeling, cartography, and project presentation. [D; CSU; UC] --- # GEOG 153 — GIS INTERNSHIP Provides students with the opportunity to apply classroom instruction to real-world GIS problem-solving by working with a government or private agency. Requires supervision of an instructor from the college and an advisor from the agency. [D; CSU] --- # GEOG 154 — INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING Introduces fundamental concepts of electromagnetic radiation and its interactions with various media. Explores commonly used sensors and techniques of remote sensing. [D; CSU] (Same as: PHS 154 ) --- # GEOG 155 — INTRODUCTION TO IMAGE ANALYSIS Introduces principal concepts related to processing, analysis, enhancement, correction, and interpretation of images. Includes photogrammetry, information extraction, and scientific visualization. [D; CSU] (Same as: PHS 155 ) --- # GEOG 160 — GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA Provides a detailed study of the physical and cultural elements of California focusing on California's diverse physical and human landscapes. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID GEOG 140] --- # GEOG 190 — INTRODUCTION TO DRONE SAFETY AND APPLICATIONS Surveys the regulations governing small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) operations and safety considerations. Covers existing and emerging trends of sUAS applications in various industries. [D; CSU] --- # GEOG 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of geography of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus. --- # GEOL 100 — PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY Introduces the principles of geology with an emphasis on Earth processes. Focuses on the origin of the Earth as well as the internal and external processes that change and shape it. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID GEOL 100 ] --- # GEOL 101 — GENERAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY Provides hands-on experience with land forms, rocks, minerals, topographic maps, and aerial photographs. Focuses on the physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, and hydrologic cycle. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID GEOL 100L,GEOL 120L] --- # GEOL 104 — INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCE Introduces students to the Earth's four principal reservoirs and their interconnectedness: solid earth, ocean, atmosphere, and biosphere. Emphasizes how humanity interacts with these reservoirs. Includes solar system origins and dynamics. Most appropriate for liberal studies majors. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID GEOL 120] --- # GEOL 110 — INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY Introduces the physical, chemical, biological, and geological foundations of the global ocean system. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: GEOG 110 ; PHS 110 ) --- # GEOL 115 — DINOSAURS AND THE STORY OF EARTH Introduces the Earth's history and the life it supports. Includes subjects such as geologic dating, global tectonics, stratigraphy, dinosaurs, fossils, biological evolution, the planet's origin and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID GEOL 110 ] --- # GEOL 115L — DINOSAURS AND THE STORY OF EARTH LAB The laboratory component to Dinosaurs and the Story of Earth lecture course. Subjects include geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet's origin, and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID GEOL 110L] --- # GEOL 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of geology of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # HIST 100 — AMERICAN CIVILIZATION I Covers American history from the origins of Native Americans to Reconstruction. Emphasizes the contributions made by the diverse peoples around the world to American culture. Includes a study of the Constitution with an emphasis on the Constitutional issues promoting the Civil War. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC; C-ID HIST 130] --- # HIST 101 — AMERICAN CIVILIZATION II Covers American history from Reconstruction to the present day, emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach. Includes a comparative study of the Constitutions of the U.S. and California, and the City Charter of San Diego, and the on-going interactions between federal, state, and local governments within the federal context. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC; C-ID HIST 140] --- # HIST 104 — WESTERN CIVILIZATION I Covers the history of Western Civilization from ancient origins to the conclusion of the Renaissance. Emphasizes not only the historical and cultural achievements of the indigenous populations of Europe, but also those of the diverse peoples of Africa and Asia who helped influence and shape Western Civilization. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID HIST 170] --- # HIST 105 — WESTERN CIVILIZATION II Covers the history of Western Civilization from the Protestant Reformation to the present day. Emphasizes the political, economic, and social consequences of modernity on the Western World and its global interests. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID HIST 180] --- # HIST 106 — WORLD HISTORY I Covers world history from human origins to the emergence of modernity at the beginning of the sixteenth century. Emphasizes not only the history of the world's major civilizations but explains how the diverse peoples of these different societies often helped influence and shape each other's cultural experiences and worldviews. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID HIST 150] --- # HIST 107 — WORLD HISTORY II Covers World History from c. 1500 C.E to the present, focusing on the political, economic, and social consequences of modernity and Western Imperialism on the emerging global community. Emphasizes globalization and its impact on the diverse peoples and civilizations around the world. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID HIST 160 ] --- # HIST 110 — AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I Emphasizes the study of the African-American experience from African origins to the conclusion of the Civil War. Focuses on the Atlantic slave trade and slavery in the United States. Includes a study of the Constitution of the United States and the responsibilities of American citizenship. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: AFRO 110 ) --- # HIST 111 — AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II Explores the history of African Americans from the Civil War to the present, emphasizing their cultural, social, and political impact on American history. Includes a study of the United States Constitution, the State Constitution of California, and discrepancies between rights and the experiences of African Americans. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: AFRO 111 ) --- # HIST 112 — ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I Covers the history of Asian Americans in the social, political, economic, and cultural development of the United States from the colonial era to the annexation of California in 1848. Emphasizes the Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Asian-Indian, and Southeast Asian experiences. Includes study of the United States Constitution. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: ASIA 112 ) --- # HIST 113 — ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II Examines the history of Asian Americans in the United States from 1846 to the present. Major themes include the study of economic developments, occupational patterns, anti-Asian movements, inter-ethnic exchanges, gender, and intergenerational issues. Includes a study of the Constitution of California. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: ASIA 113 ) --- # HIST 114 — FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY Emphasizes the economic, political, and social history of Filipinos in the Philippines and in the United States. Analyzes the effects of Spanish, American, and Japanese colonization on Filipino culture. Focuses on the major waves of migration to the United States and focuses on youth, intergenerational, women, gender, and political issues. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: ASIA 114 ) --- # HIST 121 — LATIN AMERICA AND THE UNITED STATES I Covers the history of the Western Hemisphere from pre-Columbian times to 1825, with an emphasis on the diverse cultural roots of the Americas. Includes a study of the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing the interactions between the federal, state, and local governments within the federal context. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC] --- # HIST 122 — LATIN AMERICA AND THE UNITED STATES II Covers the history of the Americas from 1812 to the present, emphasizing the growth of American hemispheric power. Includes a comparative study of the Constitutions of the U.S. and California and the City Charter of San Diego, focusing on the on-going interactions between the federal, state, and local governments.(Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC] --- # HIST 132 — WOMEN IN WORLD HISTORY Emphasizes the ideologies, issues, and events that have shaped the lives, roles, and contributions of women throughout the world from prehistory to the present. Explores the models and images of womanhood developed by different cultures to define and determine the nature of women and their position in society. (Not open to students with credit in HIST 130 and 131.) [D; CSU; UC] --- # HIST 141 — MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I Covers the history of Mexican-American culture from Pre-Colombian times to c. 1850. Emphasizes the political, economic, and social influences of Pre-Columbian America, Spain, Mexico, and the United States. Includes a study of the United States Constitution. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: MAS 141 ) --- # HIST 142 — MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II Covers the history of the Mexican-American experience from 1846 to the present day. Emphasizes the political, economic, and social evolution of the Mexican-American people within the context of both Mexican and American cultural influences. Includes a study of the Constitution of California. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: MAS 142 ) --- # HIST 152 — NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY I Covers the history of Native Americans in North America from prehistory through Reconstruction. Emphasizes Native American agency, the oral tradition, and concepts such as racism, racialization, settler colonialism, sovereignty, decolonization, self-determination, and liberation in Native American Studies. Analyzes the impact of the U.S. Constitution and federal legislation on Native Americans. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NAIS 152 ) --- # HIST 153 — NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY II Covers the cultural, political, and socio-economic history of Native Americans from Reconstruction to the present. Focuses on the influence of federal, state and local legislation on the Native American experience. An inter-disciplinary approach which applies theory to analyze concepts of race, settler-colonialism, resistance, tribal citizenship, decolonization, and social justice. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NAIS 153 ) --- # HIST 160 — MODERN MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Surveys the historical development of the modern Middle East and North Africa (MENA) states from the eighteenth century to present. Examines both internal and external political, social, economic, and cultural forces shaping the modern state. Includes a study of MENA daily life, Western imperialism, neoliberalism, nationalism and reform movements, role of religion, and the evolution of gender identity. [D;CSU;UC] --- # HIST 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of history which is of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus. --- # HLTH 101 — PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHFUL LIVING Addresses contemporary public health issues and emphasizes development of holistically healthy living. Provides an overview of acute and chronic infectious diseases, human sexuality, drug addiction, alcohol and tobacco dependency, cardiovascular disease and cancer, health and fitness, nutrition, body composition, and environmental and psychological wellness. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HLTH 106 — FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALING TOUCH Introduces students to a study of complimentary healing called Healing Touch. Focuses on energy theory, principles, and practice of energy-based interventions. Includes application of techniques to a variety of situations, ranging from self-care to professional use in healthcare, wellness, stress reduction, nursing, and hospice care. [D; CSU] --- # HLTH 108 — STRESS & RESILIENCE IN MODERN SOCIETY Provides an overview of social and behavioral theories and core concepts of stress, stress reduction, and stress management. Offers a critical assessment of the health impacts of stress on individuals, communities, and society. Demonstrates evidence-based approaches to reducing stress responses and promoting improved health indicators. Offers experiential exercises with mindfulness stress reduction practices. Explores the nature of stress and physiological, psychological and sociological effects of prolonged stress responses. Evaluates short- and long-term somatic and behavioral techniques (e… --- # HLTH 110 — FIRST RESPONDER Focuses on fundamentals of CPR/AED and first aid with an emphasis on knowledge and skills needed for students entering a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Meets and exceeds California Title 22 requirements for public safety first responder and U. S. Department of Transportation national standard curriculum. Includes AHA Healthcare Provider level CPR certification. [D; CSU] --- # HLTH 116 — WOMEN'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Provides modern knowledge to the development of understanding, attitudes, and practices essential to healthful living with special emphasis on women's issues. Includes comprehensive coverage of nutrition and personal fitness; injury prevention; chronic and infectious diseases; reproductive health; substance abuse; emotional well-being; and a history of women's health concerns. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HLTH 121 — CULTURAL ASPECTS OF FOOD AND NUTRITION Examines the impact of regional, ethnic, cultural, religious, historical, and social influences on food patterns, cuisines, food safety, and health. Discusses and analyzes traditional foods of geographic areas and cultures. Discusses various socio-political, industrial, environmental, economic, and psychological factors influencing food cultures and nutritional status of various ethnic food groups. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HLTH 122 — HEALTH AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Introduces health inequities in the United States that stem from unequal living conditions. Discusses the impact of socioeconomic status, racism, sexual orientation, disability and gender affect health epidemics, and policy development. Reviews the roles of public health, government, and private sector policies on health outcomes. Explores basic skills and opportunities for health promotion and advocacy in local community. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PH 102 or PHS 102] --- # HLTH 200 — FOODS AND NUTRITION: OVERVIEW AND OPPORTUNITIES Assists students in making educational and career decisions for a wide spectrum of nutrition-related occupations. Provides an overview of the discipline of nutrition, nutrition-related careers and their respective career paths, educational and skill requirements, and certification and licensing requirements. Includes both current and emerging issues, ethical considerations, and professional practice. [D; CSU] --- # HLTH 201 — THE SCIENCE OF NUTRITION Studies the role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention. Investigates current concepts, controversies, and dietary recommendations from a scientific perspective. Discusses nutrition-related challenges and changes over the human lifecycle with an emphasis on individual nutrient needs, including biological, chemical, and physiological implications. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HLTH 202 — NUTRITION FOR ATHLETES Introduces a comprehensive presentation of nutritional topics related to athletic performance and fitness. Incorporates nutrition and exercise physiology beliefs, accentuating scientific reasoning, and examining research studies to clarify the evidence for current nutritional recommendations. Includes basic scientific ideologies of the absorption of nutrients in the digestive system and how it is related to optimal athletic performance. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HLTH 204 — FUNDAMENTALS OF NUTRITION Introduces nutrition as applied to the stages of the human life cycle. Focuses on the basic principles of nutrition, including knowledge of daily nutritional requirements. Describes the function of the digestive organs. Emphasizes effects of over and under eating. Includes fitness standards, genetics and psychological homeostasis. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID NUTR 110] --- # HLTH 205 — SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF FOODS WITH LAB Explores the science of food with an emphasis on the chemical compounds, chemical reactions, and physical changes that occur during food preparation. Examines the function and interaction of ingredients, food safety, and sanitation standards, and effects of preparation methods on the nutrient composition and palatability of foods. Includes hands-on experience in sensory evaluation techniques and standards, as well as a variety of food preparation and preservation techniques. [D; CSU] --- # HLTH 212 — INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH Introduces the environmental, biological, and socio-cultural determinants of public health. Emphasizes environmental, community, and personal health, as well as health policy implementation and regulation. Examines determinants of health and overviews public health professions and institutions. Focuses on epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease, environmental health, and global and public health policy. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HLTH 214 — HISTORY & FUTURE OF PUBLIC HEALTH Explores significant diseases that have affected the U.S. population. Provides an understanding of contemporary issues Public Health faces through the development of public health policy. Guides students with an interest in Public Health as to its origins and future impact upon America. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HLTH 220 — MINDFULNESS OF AWE TRAINING Focuses on the benefits of incorporating mindfulness in one's lifestyle and the multiple strategies for increasing it, with a focus on incorporating the science of awe. Includes reviewing research on awe and integrating mindfulness into lifelong health. Techniques will be oriented towards working with both mindfulness and awe. Hours may be applied toward continuing education requirements for yoga instructors, but everyone is welcome. [D; CSU] --- # HLTH 280 — HEALTH EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS Provides K-12 teachers and teacher candidates with introductory knowledge of a broad scope of health topics that can be applied to K-12 general curriculum. Meets the state of California health education requirement for multiple or single subject teacher candidates. [D; CSU] --- # HLTH 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of health of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # HTM 150 — INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT Introduces students to the hospitality and tourism industry. Explores the inner workings of the various components that comprise the industry---lodging, food service, transportation, travel, events, and entertainment. Focuses on actual industry examples, case studies, guest speakers, and site visits are used extensively. [D; CSU] --- # HTM 151 — HOTEL AND LODGING MANAGEMENT Explores hotel and lodging management, including the front office, rooms management, guest services, housekeeping, reservations, sales and marketing, human resources, food and beverage, engineering/maintenance, and security. Analyzes the interaction of key areas of hotel operations in relationship to customer service. [D; CSU] --- # HTM 156 — FOOD AND BEVERAGE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Explores managerial processes related food and beverage business operations. Includes topics related to functions of management, marketing, menu development, legal considerations, facility design, labor and service standards. [D; CSU] --- # HTM 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of hospitality and tourism management of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the College. [D; CSU] --- # HUM 101 — HUMANITIES THROUGH THE ARTS I Covers the period from pre-history through the Renaissance. Emphasizes an historically-organized, integrated content that analyzes music, visual arts, drama, literature, architecture, philosophy, and history. Includes the use of slides, films, and selections from original texts of literature and philosophy. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HUM 102 — HUMANITIES THROUGH THE ARTS II Covers the period from the Baroque through the Contemporary. Emphasizes a historically-organized, integrated content, analyzing music, visual arts, drama, literature, architecture, philosophy, and history. Includes the use of slides, films, and selections from original texts of literature and philosophy. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HUM 104 — INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES: ARTS AND IDEAS Covers the period from pre-history to the modern age. Emphasizes an historically-organized, integrated content that analyzes music, visual arts, drama, literature, architecture, philosophy, and history. Includes the use of slides, films, and selections from original texts of literature and philosophy. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HUM 112 — CULTURE AND THE MEDIA Surveys the development of electronic media with an emphasis on the communicative, aesthetic, and technical history and the influence of media on society. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 112; Same as: FTMA 162 ) --- # HUM 120 — INTRODUCTION TO GENDER AND WOMEN'S STUDIES Examines and explores a multitude of important attitudes and institutions that affect the lives of women and men within the U.S. and globally. Examines and considers the ways that race, class, ethnicity, and sexuality defines women's struggles for understanding, self-determination and power in a world dominated by patriarchal privilege. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HUM 121 — WOMEN AND GENDER IN WORLD CULTURE Examines women through a humanistic lens, exploring the place of women in visual and performing arts, literature and poetry, religion, philosophy, politics, and science within the historical and social context. Emphasis is on the creative cultural achievements of women amid struggles of women for a voice and presence in shaping the world across the spectrum of human experience. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HUM 122 — WOMEN AND GENDER IN SOCIAL MOVEMENTS Examines the images of women and gender in the social, economic, political, cultural, and intellectual realms in world society from 1500 C.E. to the modern period. Discusses western and non-western indigenous women of color including those from Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and Europe. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HUM 123 — WOMEN AND GENDER IN WORLD ART Surveys women's art from the Middle Ages through the twenty-first century. Examines the effects of marginalization, exclusion, and political and social systems designed to restrict women to stereotyped roles relative to women's art of the last five centuries. Emphasizes the global and multi-cultural influences and issues affecting contemporary women's art and to relevant art criticism. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HUM 140 — WORLD MYTHOLOGY Analyzes myths that represent seven cultural areas. Emphasizes a multiplicity of cultures with particular attention to cross-cultural influences. Includes study of the function of myth and symbol and their relation to the arts, philosophy, history, and religion. [D; CSU; UC] --- # HUM 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of humanities of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus. --- # INS 103 — INSURANCE LAWS AND ETHICS Addresses the legal and ethical considerations of insurance from both the industry and consumer side of insurance. (Meets requirements from the State of California Department of Insurance 12-hour ethics pre-licensing). [D; CSU] --- # INS 121 — PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE Covers the fundamentals of property and casualty insurance, insurance contracts, loss exposure, and risk management. (Satisfies the State of California Department of Insurance property and casualty 40-hour pre-licensing requirement.). [D; CSU] --- # INS 122 — CA LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE Covers the fundamentals of life and health insurance. This course meets the State of California Department of Insurance 40-hour pre-licensing requirement. [D; CSU] --- # INS 123 — COMMERCIAL INSURANCE Covers the whole of commercial insurance, including business income insurance, commercial crime insurance, equipment breakdown insurance, inland and ocean marine insurance, commercial general liability insurance, commercial automobile insurance, business owners policies, farm insurance, workers compensation and employers liability insurance, and other miscellaneous coverage. [D; CSU] --- # INS 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of insurance of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # ITAL 101 — ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I Focuses on basic beginning interpersonal communication. Covers structures and vocabulary necessary to talk about family, friends, activities, obligations, travel, and food. Introduces students to Italian culture. Designed for students with very little or no knowledge of Italian. Equivalent to two years of high school Italian. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ITAL 102 — ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II Enables students to engage in basic interpersonal, presentational and interpretive communication and acquire structures and vocabulary to discuss fashion, childhood, people, health, pastimes, vacations, careers, diet, housing, history, art and culture. Expands students' understanding of Italian speakers' cultural products, practices and perspectives through culturally-relevant texts. Equivalent to three years of high school Italian. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ITAL 201 — INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I Provides extensive review of all first-year structures. Focuses on interpersonal communication for intermediate students. Covers grammatical structures and vocabulary necessary to discuss traditions, newspapers and magazines, interpersonal relationships, beliefs and stereotypes, music, and technology. Introduces readings reflecting Italian culture. Equivalent to four years of high school Italian. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ITAL 202 — INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II Provides continuation of Italian 201. Focuses on student's ability to communicate at an intermediate high level on a variety of topics such as literature, values and traditions, Italian cinema and music, fashion, hobbies, and the environment. Includes further study of complex grammatical structures and literary selections. Equivalent to four years of high school Italian. [D; CSU; UC] --- # ITAL 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of Italian of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # JOUR 101 — INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION AND SOCIETY Surveys the mass media institutions, functions, interrelationships, and effects on society. Provides a building block in the general education of the non-major student and as the introduction to the discipline of study for the communication/journalism major. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID JOUR 100] (Same as: COMM 200 ) --- # JOUR 151 — NEWS REPORTING AND WRITING Provides intensive exploratory practice in gathering, evaluating, and writing of news stories in the major genres of news writing, such as spot news, human interest stories, reviews, and reports of speeches and meetings. Offers writing for campus newspaper. [D; CSU; C-ID JOUR 110] --- # JOUR 171 — WRITING FOR PUBLICATION Provides instruction and practice in writing magazine articles, short stories, novels, and other material suitable for publication. Includes current information about publication procedures and marketing. [D; CSU] --- # JOUR 172 — ADVANCED WRITING FOR PUBLICATION I Advanced technique in articles and all forms of fiction with emphasis on the various hallmarks of the professional writer. [D; CSU] --- # JOUR 173 — ADVANCED WRITING FOR PUBLICATION II Provides an advanced-level technique in fiction and nonfiction with an emphasis on researching and outlining projected manuscript-in-progress. [D; CSU] --- # JOUR 174 — ADVANCED WRITING FOR PUBLICATION III Marketing technique involving fiction and nonfiction manuscripts with emphasis on writer's records, tax and libel, and copyright laws, working with editors and agents. [D; CSU] --- # JOUR 200 — CAMPUS NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION I Provides a student media practicum in print and online journalism that includes lecture and lab components. Produces a student-developed campus newspaper (The Southwestern College Sun, currently America's #1-ranked collegiate publication) on a regular basis, and produces periodically a student-developed feature non-fiction magazine (El Sol Magazine) with a journalism emphasis that are both distributed to a campus and community audience. Allows for participation on the Editorial Board which is entirely responsible for weekly and daily news and feature assignments. Affords the opportunity to ge… --- # JOUR 201 — CAMPUS NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION II Builds on skills obtained in JOUR 200 . Emphasis is on writing, photography, and layout for the College newspaper, the Southwestern Sun. [D; CSU; C-ID JOUR 131] --- # JOUR 202 — CAMPUS NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION III Builds on skills learned in Journalism 201. Emphasizes public affairs reporting and management of newspapers, online sites, and multimedia content. [D; CSU; C-ID JOUR 210] --- # JOUR 203 — CAMPUS NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION IV Builds on skills obtained in Journalism 202. Emphasizes writing, photography, and layout for the college newspaper, the Southwestern Sun. [D; CSU] --- # JOUR 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study, research, or a special assignment for the campus newspaper in some area of particular interest not included in a regular course offered by the College. [D; CSU] --- # JPN 101 — BEGINNING JAPANESE I Introduces Japanese, both spoken and written. Emphasizes grammar, pronunciation, idiomatic expressions, hiragana, and katakana. Includes relationship between language and culture, and oral-aural drills will be stressed. Equivalent to two years of high school Japanese. (Not open to students with credit in JPN 101A and JPN 101B .) [D; CSU; UC] --- # JPN 101A — INTRODUCTORY ELEMENTARY JAPANESE Introduces first half of JPN 101 , both spoken and written at the survival level including cultural topics. Includes essentials of grammar, pronunciation, idiomatic expressions, Hiragana and Katakana. Emphasizes relationship between language and culture. Equivalent to first half of JPN 101 . (Not open to students with credit in JPN 120 or JPN 101 .) [D; CSU; UC] --- # JPN 101B — CONTINUATION OF ELEMENTARY JAPANESE Continuation of JPN 101A , both spoken and written. Covers essentials of grammar, pronunciation, idiomatic expressions, Hiragana and Katakana. Emphasizes relationship between language and culture through basic interpersonal communication and authentic communication. Equivalent to second half of JPN 101 . Equivalent to two years of high school Japanese. (Not open to students with credit in JPN 120 or JPN 101 .) [D; CSU; UC] --- # JPN 102 — BEGINNING JAPANESE II Provides a continuation of JPN 101 to further enable students to carry out interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive communication and acquire the structures, vocabulary, and cultural knowledge necessary to talk about a variety of topics such as hobbies, vacations, trips, childhood, relationships, future goals, chores, and experiences, while emphasizing awareness and appreciation of Japanese culture, art, literature and history. Equivalent to three years high school Japanese. [D; CSU; UC] --- # JPN 201 — INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I Provides a continuation of JPN 102 to further enable students to carry out interpersonal, presentational and interpretive communication and acquire the structures, vocabulary, and cultural knowledge necessary to talk about a variety of topics such as their health, hopes, skills, desires, future goals and plans, careers and relationships, while emphasizing awareness and appreciation of Japanese culture, art, literature, and history. Equivalent to four years of high school Japanese. [D; CSU; UC] --- # JPN 202 — INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II Provides continuation of JPN 201 . Reviews all structures learned in the first three semesters. Offers students an opportunity to further develop communicative skill while continuing to emphasize a deeper awareness and appreciation of Japanese culture, art, and history. Emphasizes further study of grammatical principles, composition, and continued oral practice. Equivalent to four years of high school Japanese. [D; CSU; UC] --- # JPN 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of Japanese of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # LA 104 — LANDSCAPE GRAPHICS AND PLANTING DESIGN Introduces presentation graphics and drafting for landscape design, including a step-by-step study of creating concept plans and drafting landscape construction drawings. Emphasizes methods for proper use of plant materials and planting design theory. [D; CSU] --- # LA 200 — INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-AIDED LANDSCAPE DESIGN Provides instruction in the use of computer-aided design as applied to the landscape architecture field. Focuses on the creation of landscape, sprinkler, and three-dimensional plans using the software AutoCAD. Includes instruction on drawing and editing commands, file management, and printing options. [D; CSU] --- # LA 201 — ADVANCED COMPUTER-AIDED LANDSCAPE DESIGN Continued instruction in the use of the software AutoCAD and "LandCAD." Creation of complete landscape and sprinkler plans including plan and 3D views, site details, contour maps, plant database manipulation, and completing cost estimates from completed plans. [D; CSU] --- # LA 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of landscape architecture of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # LDR 100 — INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC, AND URBAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Provides an introduction to the field of Community, Economic, and Urban Development by exploring the primary subfields including, but not limited to, housing and community development, land use, transportation, economic development/redevelopment, urban design, and the environment. Includes an overview of planning and community development practices in the United States. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: BUS 100) --- # LDR 148 — BUSINESS PRESENTATION SKILLS--- BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) Introduces oral and written bilingual English and Spanish presentation styles and techniques utilized in business settings such as job interviews, meetings, panel discussions, presentations, and seminars. Develops techniques and methods to create powerful and effective presentations to an individual, group, and/or panel in both English and Spanish. [D; CSU] --- # LDR 149 — BUSINESS PRESENTATION SKILLS Introduces oral and written presentation styles and techniques utilized in business settings such as job interviews, meetings, panel discussions, presentations, and seminars. Develops techniques and methods to create powerful and effective presentations to an individual, group, and/or panel. [D; CSU] --- # LDR 150 — LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION Designed to provide skills in supervision, leadership, and team development. Includes employee motivation, delegation, empowerment, and team facilitation. Emphasis on successful supervisory theories and techniques. Students carry out the task of analyzing a real or hypothetical work team to determine the best strategies to improve the team's effectiveness. [D; CSU] --- # LDR 151 — HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOR RELATIONS Designed to examine successful human resource concepts and techniques utilized by supervisors and managers. Includes selecting the best employees, developing employees' skills, and assisting employees to grow within the organization. Emphasis on the supervisor's responsibilities and interaction with human resources, labor unions, and fair employment practices. [D; CSU] --- # LDR 152 — BUSINESS INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY Designed to train students to exploit innovation and creativity to promote high productivity throughout an organization. Students will learn how employees are empowered to maximize their creativity and how a variety of supportive strategies are directed throughout an organization. [D; CSU] --- # LDR 153 — WORK AND LIFE BALANCE FOR SUCCESS Designed to examine causes of stress, analyze time management, and develop strategies to deal with these elements both at home and on the job. Supervisors and employees will gain valuable techniques to become more effective and to create a healthier life style balance. [D; CSU] --- # LDR 154 — COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP Provides a fundamental overview and understanding of collaborative leadership in a civic community context and consensus organizing as a strategic and tactical approach to effective community development. [D; CSU] --- # LDR 155 — STRATEGIC PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY Emphasizes strategic planning and sustainability as a requisite to the growth and survival of any institution. Consists of two components: (1) theoretical learning--processes, tools, and techniques of strategic planning; (2) practical application--design, skills, and techniques that make programs sustainable.[D] --- # LDR 156 — MICROFINANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Explores and analyzes the key issues associated with microfinance and sustainable development. Addresses such questions as: What is microfinance? What is sustainable development? What role has microfinance played in sustainable development? How has microfinance made a difference in communities? Reviews special microfinance programs in Bangladesh and other areas. [D] --- # LDR 200 — THE URBAN SCENE Covers key issues in public administration and social policy. Emphasizes government structure and public decision-making process, organizational behavior, effectiveness of criminal justice policies, zoning, and land use considerations. [D; CSU; UC] --- # LDR 279 — EARLY EDUCATION SERVICE LEARNING IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT Places students in an integrated, service learning study abroad experience that incorporates critical thinking, practical activities, reflective assignments, team development and leadership, in the context of a global educational environment. Develops strategies for multi-cultural exchanges by examining communication, education, history, values and lifestyles. [D] (Same as: CD 279 ) --- # LDR 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of Leadership of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. --- # LEGL 225 — LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT Provides students with an overview of the structure and organization of law firms and function of the legal team. Emphasizes effective law office management techniques and systems, including those for billing, calendaring, case management, file and library management, technology management, attorney-client relations, and ethical concerns. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 228 — LEGAL TERMINOLOGY Prepares students to work in a legal office, agency, or court setting. Reviews legal terminology commonly used in civil, probate, family, and criminal law pleadings and documentation. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 255 — INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND LEGAL TERMINOLOGY Overview of the American system of government as it relates to our system of law; concepts and terminology in procedures, estates, business, contracts, property, and criminal law; and basic introduction to legal case analysis and the law library. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 256 — INTERNATIONAL LAW FOR BUSINESS Provides a basic explanation of the laws governing international trade, licensing, intellectual property, importing, exporting, investment, and economic integration. Emphasizes and analyzes the legal, political, business, and ethical issues regarding international business and litigation. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 258 — LEGAL COMMUNICATIONS Preparation of legal reports, client correspondence, motions, case briefs, legal memoranda, and oral communications utilized in a variety of legal contexts. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 259 — LEGAL ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY Provides in-depth coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics, placing special emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 260 — LEGAL RESEARCH Prepares students in legal research techniques, primarily focusing on traditional text-based techniques with an introduction to online legal database and Internet research. Provides students instruction on how to identify sources of law, to discuss their interrelationships, to define and find primary and secondary authority, to learn how to employ finding tools to analyze information, to formulate legal issues, and to draw conclusions regarding the possible outcomes of legal situations. Introduces the legal writing process. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 261 — CIVIL LITIGATION I Introduces civil litigation, starting with parties and jurisdiction. Covers pre-trial, trial, and appeals. Requires students to draft pleadings, motions, and discovery. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 262 — IMMIGRATION LAW AND PROCEDURE Provides an overview on immigration law and procedure, starting with the Immigration Act of 1990 and the Code of Federal Regulations. Summarizes citizenship, admissibility, deportability, admission, and removal processes. Requires students to draft immigration forms. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 263 — FAMILY LAW Covers domestic relations, domestic violence, marital dissolution, child custody, child and spousal support, and visitation. Requires students to prepare family court documents. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 264 — WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES Trains paralegals and other legal personnel in the laws and legal procedures for wills, trusts, and probate, as well as the concepts and methodology of estate planning and estate administration. [D;CSU] --- # LEGL 266 — MEDIATION, NEGOTIATION, AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Provides a hands-on introduction to the practice of mediation, negotiation, arbitration, and interest-based conflict resolution. Reviews the formal mediation process and related skills in communication and negotiation for important workplace competencies. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 267 — INTERVIEWING AND INVESTIGATION FOR PARALEGALS Discusses rules of procedure, evidence, and ethics as a framework for investigating client and case facts, organizing and working with evidence and conducting a professional interview. Includes mock interviews with children and individuals from some of the varied cultures represented in our community. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 268 — COMPUTER ASSISTED LEGAL RESEARCH (CALR) Trains students to find primary and secondary authority in legal research and to verify accuracy and currency of information by utilizing electronic resources through Lexis Advance and the Internet. Provides practice in locating legal materials, developing online query techniques, and verifying research with the help of an online learning lab guided by the instructor. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 269 — CIVIL LITIGATION PROCEDURES Provides an in-depth review of the litigation process at the state and federal levels including pre-trial, trial, and post-trial proceedings. Includes topics on how to fill out forms, draft pleadings and correspondences, and organize files and evidence for trials and appeals. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 270 — COMPUTER SKILLS FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS Helps students in paralegal or related careers. Allows students to gain skills in developing both court and non-court documents on the computer. Reviews word processing skills and preparation of common legal forms and documents including correspondence, pleadings, discovery documents, legal spreadsheets and databases, time and billing, proper emailing, and trial presentation. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 271 — INTRODUCTION TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Introduces trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. Produces trademarks, copyrights, and parts of a patent. Reviews both domestic and international procedures involved in registration of intellectual property, duration of rights, and protection from infringement. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 272 — BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS Covers the law and practice of business entities, including sole proprietorships, general and limited partnerships, the limited liability companies, and various types of corporations. Emphasizes the principles of agency, formation and structure of a corporation, and the preparation of documents necessary to form and operate business organizations. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 273 — PERSONAL INJURY AND THE LAW OF TORTS Trains students in the basic legal terms of torts and personal injury law; helps students identify the various types of torts and the defenses a defendant can raise to each; and provides practice in learning the related medical terminology and in drafting the documents commonly used in this area of law. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 290 — LEGAL COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE I [ Enrollment in one other class directly related to the Paralegal Studies or Legal Office Professional major in order to apply learned theory in a practical hands-on setting through an internship class.] Introduces principles and skills acquired in the Paralegal Studies or Legal Office Professional majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 1 to 3 units per semester for a total of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 291 — LEGAL COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE II Applies beginning-level principles and skills acquired in the Paralegal Studies or Legal Office Professional majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 1 to 3 units per semester for a total of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 292 — LEGAL COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE III Provides intermediate-level principles and skills acquired in the Paralegal Studies or Legal Office Professional majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 1 to 3 units per semester for a total of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 293 — LEGAL COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IV Covers advanced-level principles and skills acquired in the Paralegal Studies or Legal Office Professional majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 1 to 3 units per semester for a total of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # LEGL 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of legal assistant of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # LIB 110 — INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY RESEARCH Introduces library-based research in both print and digital formats. Focuses on search methods and information evaluation strategies appropriate for college-level research. [D; CSU; UC] --- # LIB 151 — RESEARCH USING THE INTERNET Focuses on the Internet and World Wide Web as a research tool. Course content includes effective and efficient use of search engines, evaluation techniques for web resources, and MLA/APA citation formats for web resources. Emphasizes the development of Internet search strategies and how to evaluate sources. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: CIS 151 ) --- # LIB 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of library science of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # LNT 100 — PLANT AND HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE Emphasizes the study of plant structures, physiology, taxonomy, growth processes, propagation and growth media, plant-soil-climate relationships, and the importance of plants for food, fiber, and ornamental purposes. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID AG-PS 106L] --- # LNT 101 — INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY STUDIES Studies the growth of the human population and its effects on energy and climate demands with an emphasis on the built environment. [D; CSU]. (Same as: SES 101 ) --- # LNT 116 — PLANT IDENTIFICATION: FRUITING PLANTS Provides students with knowledge of the fruiting trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials that are suitable for growing and producing fruit within the climates found in San Diego County. Includes appropriate selection and use, scientific and varietal names, cultural requirements, pest control, and seasonal harvest periods. [D; CSU] --- # LNT 118 — PLANT IDENTIFICATION FOR FLORAL DESIGN Designed to provide the student with knowledge of the trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials, suitable for floral design. Includes appropriate scientific names, seasonal availability, and lasting ability. [D; CSU] --- # LNT 120 — LANDSCAPE DESIGN I Introduces landscape design for residential and commercial properties incorporating historical and fundamental principles. Includes drafting skills, functional and aesthetic uses of plant materials, circulation, site evaluation, plant selection, topography and grading, and design theory. (One all-day field trip required.) [D; CSU] --- # LNT 122 — LANDSCAPE DESIGN II Provides further study in the field of landscape design with emphasis on site analysis, spatial analysis, sensory evaluation, cost considerations, energy conservation through proper design, site details, landscape maintenance specifications, larger scale designs, and improved drawing methods. (One all-day field trip required.) [D; CSU] --- # LNT 123 — LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Provides the knowledge and skills required to perform professional landscape maintenance, including proper use of landscape tools and equipment, weed control methods, planting, grading and drainage, pruning, plant identification, sprinkler maintenance and repair, and materials used in the trade. [D; CSU] --- # LNT 124 — LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Covers proper methods of estimating, laying out, and installing landscape hardscape features including concrete, paver patios, walkways, garden retaining walls, wood decks and fences, overhead shade structures, benches, and planters. Includes proper knowledge and use of building materials. [D; CSU] (Same as: NC 3083 ) --- # LNT 128 — SPRINKLER DESIGN Introduces the principles of proper water application to ornamental areas by the use of sprinklers and micro-irrigation equipment. Includes hydraulics, sprinkler layout, piping, drip systems, subsurface irrigation, and related irrigation practices. Emphasizes methods for efficient water application and water conservation. (One all-day field trip required.) [D; CSU] --- # LNT 129 — SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE/WATER AUDITOR Introduces methods and procedures for the evaluation of landscape designs, landscape installations, landscape maintenance practices, and water application techniques for sustainable landscape practices. Provides procedures followed in both a landscape audit and a water audit. Includes methods for improving landscape and irrigation installations to best conserve and reuse available resources. [D] --- # LNT 131 — LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING AND ESTIMATING Procedures and methods for proper landscape estimating and bidding. Interpretation of blueprints and specifications determining overhead and profit percentages. Understanding of landscape contracting regulation and business procedures. Requirements of becoming a licensed landscape contractor. [D] --- # LNT 132 — TURF MANAGEMENT Emphasizes identification and management of grasses used in landscape, golf courses, and sports field areas. Includes establishment methods, mowing, fertilization, thatch control, and pest management. (One all-day field trip required.) [D; CSU] --- # LNT 134 — INTRODUCTION TO SOIL SCIENCE The study of soil physical, chemical and biological properties. Soil classification, derivation, use, function and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter and microbiology. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility and physical properties of soil. Laboratory required. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID AG-PS 128L] --- # LNT 136 — INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT Examines common pests of landscape plants and nursery crops in Southern California, including weeds, plant diseases, and vertebrate and invertebrate pests. Enables students to diagnose pest problems and prescribe solutions that integrate safe and effective practices including cultural, biological, mechanical/physical, and chemical control methods as well as preventative measures. Designed to assist students in preparing for California licensing exams in pest management or to earn continuing education hours to maintain their license. [D; CSU] --- # LNT 138 — FLORAL DESIGN I Introduces theory, techniques, and skills practiced in the floral design industry. Includes instruction in basic design principles, cut flower preparation and care, merchandising and packaging. (One all-day field trip required.) [D; CSU] --- # LNT 140 — FLORAL DESIGN II Continues building skills learned in LNT 138 Floral Design I. Emphasizes wedding, funeral, banquet and contemporary floral design work. Provides a more in-depth study of flower shop management. [D; CSU] --- # LNT 141 — FLORAL DESIGN III Enhances the development of the creative ability of the student. Includes designing original arrangements for the following topics: tropicals, theme luncheons, specialty events, hotel lobbies, etc. [D; CSU] --- # LNT 143 — FLORICULTURE AND NURSERY OPERATIONS: TREE AND SHRUBS PRODUCTION Designed to provide information with regard to the propagation and growth requirements of trees and shrubs, production scheduling, containers for various stages of growth, and pests and diseases encountered during production. [D; CSU] --- # LNT 144 — HOUSE PLANT CARE AND PRODUCTION Fundamentals of plant selection, placement, and maintenance for interior purposes. Includes plant identification, watering, fertilization practices, pest and disease control, pruning, and site evaluation. [D; CSU] --- # LNT 146 — PLANT PROPAGATION Provides plant propagation and production practices with emphasis on nursery operations including sexual and asexual reproduction, planting, transplanting, fertilizing, plant pest and disease control; structures and site layout; preparation and use of propagating and planting mediums; use and maintenance of tools and equipment; regulations pertaining to plant production. [D; CSU; C-ID AG-EH 116L] --- # LNT 147 — WEDDING DESIGN AND EVENT PLANNING Focuses on the mechanics and placement of professionally designed wedding and event floral arrangements. Emphasizes specialty designs, decorations, and placement reflecting contemporary lifestyle choices of ceremony and reception sites. Includes sales, planning, and implementation. [D; CSU] --- # LNT 148 — HORTICULTURAL BUSINESS PRACTICES Provides procedures in the ownership or management of a horticultural business including start up, financing, advertising, employee relationships, recordkeeping, applicable laws and regulations, customer relations, suppliers, and obtaining new customers. [D; CSU] --- # LNT 151 — PLANT IDENTIFICATION I Provides identification, growth characteristics, environmental requirements, and uses of landscape plants adapted to the climate of Southern California. Emphasis on plants that flower in spring and summer. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID AG-EH 108L] --- # LNT 152 — PLANT IDENTIFICATION II Provides identification, growth characteristics, environmental requirements, and uses of landscape plants adapted to the climate of Southern California. Emphasis on plants that display desirable traits in fall and winter. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID AG-EH 112L] --- # LNT 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of landscape and nursery technology which is of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # LS 100 — COLLEGE LEARNING & SUCCESS SKILLS FOR ALL FIELDS OF STUDY Contextualizes discipline-focused topics to enhance students' academic skills, self-efficacy behaviors, and lifelong learning strategies. Develops college success skills while exploring learning processes from human physiological and psycho-social perspectives. Examines how emotional, physical, and social aspects of adolescent and adult development impact individual experiences, competencies, and cognitive development. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: LS 123 ) --- # LS 115 — SERVICE LEARNING gives students a rigorous academic course, incorporating critical thinking and reflective assignments which utilize community service, along with readings in social issues, as a basis for the course work. It allows students an opportunity to do volunteer work for college credit, and to apply knowledge gained in the classroom. [D; CSU] --- # LS 116 — STUDENT SEMINAR Teaches students of all ages strategies for academic and personal success. Develops essential study and interpersonal skills. Includes current issues in higher education, college support services, library and academic technology services, and campus information used throughout the student's academic career. [D; CSU] (Same as: PD 116 ) --- # LS 123 — COLLEGE LEARNING & SUCESS ACROSS DISCIPLINES Contextualizes discipline-focused topics to enhance students' academic skills, self-efficacy behaviors, and lifelong learning strategies. Develops college success skills while exploring learning processes from human physiological and psycho-social perspectives. Examines how emotional, physical, and social aspects of adolescent and adult development impact individual experiences, competencies, and cognitive development. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: LS 100 ) --- # MAS 100 — CHICANA AND CHICANO HERITAGE Analyzes the cultural achievements and thought of the Spanish-speaking and Indigenous people of North America. Covers the development of North American Mestizo and Indigenous philosophical, intellectual, ethical, and aesthetic values. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MAS 110 — INTRODUCTION TO CHICANA AND CHICANO STUDIES Analyzes origins, evolution, and contemporary research trends in Chicana/o Studies. Covers the historical development of Chicanas and Chicanos, emphasizing the intersections of identity and culture, politics, power and resistance, gender and sexuality, and the roles of Chicanx people in the United States. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MAS 141 — MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I Covers the history of Mexican-American culture from Pre-Colombian times to c. 1850. Emphasizes the political, economic, and social influences of Pre-Columbian America, Spain, Mexico, and the United States. Includes a study of the United States Constitution. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: HIST 141 ) --- # MAS 142 — MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II Covers the history of the Mexican-American experience from 1846 to the present day. Emphasizes the political, economic, and social evolution of the Mexican-American people within the context of both Mexican and American cultural influences. Includes a study of the Constitution of California. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: HIST 142 ) --- # MAS 150 — MEXICAN AND MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURES IN THE UNITED STATES Examines the evolution of Mexican/Mexican-American cultural development in the United States. Focuses on the study of the transculturation process between Mexican-American and mainstream cultures. Includes a special emphasis on the intellectual foundations of Chicano cultural aspects, analysis and production of scholar activism, and societal development with implications for the field. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MAS 170 — CRITICAL ISSUES IN CHICANA/LATINA STUDIES Analyzes the impact of Chicanas in everyday life in a transnational/US-Mexico Borderlands context. Covers the historical contributions of Chicana/Latinas in the U.S., while also examining power/resistance, Chicana feminists and female influence during the Chicano movement, and Chicana/Latina impact on everyday life. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: SOC 170) --- # MAS 180 — RACE AND CLASS IN THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST Covers the historical legacy of white supremacy and racialized public policy in shaping the development of an internal colonial system in the American southwest borderlands. Examines the historical and contemporary economic, social, and political inequalities giving rise to internal colonialism. Includes a study of the emergence of the corporate-state and the impact of the American legal system on the Mexican/Chicanx community in the American Southwest. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MAS 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of Mexican-American studies of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus. --- # MATH 100 — MATHEMATICS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION Focuses on mathematical reasoning, quantitative arguments, and quantitative analysis. Covers standards presented through the study of set theory, logic, counting methods, probability, statistics, and finance. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MATH 101 — COLLEGE ALGEBRA Emphasizes functions (algebraic and transcendental), relations, theory of equations and inequalities, matrices, binomial theorem, sequences and series, and curve fitting using the graphing calculator. Requires graphing calculator. A student can earn a maximum of six units for successfully completing MATH 244 or both MATH 101 and 104. (Not open to students with credit in MATH 250 or the equivalent.) [D; CSU; UC] --- # MATH 104 — TRIGONOMETRY Emphasizes graphic and numerical applications of trigonometry, circular and inverse trigonometric functions, proving and applying identities, solutions and practical applications of right and oblique triangles, and applications of De Moivre's Theorem. Requires graphing calculator. A student can earn a maximum of six units by successfully completing MATH 244 or both MATH 101 and 104. [D; CSU] --- # MATH 110 — STRUCTURES AND CONCEPTS IN MATHEMATICS I Focuses on development of quantitative reasoning skills through in-depth explorations of mathematical topics, including real number systems and subsystems, number theory, and numeration systems. Emphasis is on problem solving strategies, comprehension and analysis of mathematical concepts and applications of logical reasoning. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MATH 111 — STRUCTURES AND CONCEPTS IN MATHEMATICS II Covers topics that include probability, statistics, geometry, Includes two and three dimensional shapes and interrelationships, congruence, similarity and proportional reasoning, measurement of length, angle size, area, volume, metric system, problem solving, and appropriate use of technology in the classroom. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MATH 112 — CHILDREN'S MATHEMATICAL THINKING Assists students in undertaking an in-depth analysis of children's understanding of operations, place values, and fractions. Helps students understand how children approach mathematics and how children best learn mathematics. Designed for elementary education majors. [D; CSU] --- # MATH 118 — FINITE MATHEMATICS Provides a survey of topics in mathematics, emphasizing the deductive process and practical applications. Includes linear functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, sets and Venn diagrams, combinatorial techniques, and an introduction to probability. Applications in business, economics, and social sciences. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MATH 119 — ELEMENTARY STATISTICS Emphasizes probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Addresses descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, statistical inference, correlation, linear regression, ANOVA, chi-square tests, t-tests, and use of technology for statistical analysis including interpretation of the relevance of statistical findings. Includes applications from various disciplines. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MATH 110 ] (Same as: STAT C1000 ) --- # MATH 120 — CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS ANALYSIS Emphasizes matrix algebra, differential and integral calculus, graphing and optimization, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Includes applications to business. Requires graphing calculator. (Not open to students with credit in MATH 122 , 250 , or equivalent.) [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MATH 140 ] --- # MATH 121 — APPLIED CALCULUS I Presents a study of the techniques of differential calculus with emphasis placed on the application of these concepts to the physical, biological, and social sciences. Provides applications of derivatives of functions including polynomials, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Requires graphing calculator. (Not open to students with credit in MATH 250 or equivalent.) [D; CSU; UC] --- # MATH 122 — APPLIED CALCULUS II Continues the study of differential and integral calculus, with emphasis on polynomial, rational, radical, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions, techniques of integration, multi-variable calculus, and applications. Graphing calculator is required. (Not open to students with credit in MATH 251 or equivalent.) [D; CSU; UC] --- # MATH 130 — INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Uses Java to introduce object-oriented programming and software engineering with an emphasis on applications in science, engineering and mathematics. Introduces classes, methods, parameters, control structures, and basic inheritance. Emphasizes use of modularity, abstraction, documentation, testing, and verification techniques. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID COMP 122] --- # MATH 140 — DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS Introduces the fundamental concepts of computational data structures and algorithms. Includes recursion, builds on object-oriented programming ideas, introduces fundamental data structures (including stacks, queues, linked-lists, heaps, priority queues, hash tables, trees, and an introduction to graphs), and the basics of algorithm analysis. Examines implementation and analysis of sorting and searching algorithms. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID COMP 132] --- # MATH 230 — COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE Provides basic concepts of computer organization and architecture, machine language principles, computer memory organization, Input and Output (I/O) fundamentals, and elements of computer logic design. Emphasizes tradeoffs involved in fundamental architectural design decisions. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID COMP 142] --- # MATH 244 — PRE-CALCULUS WITH TRIGONOMETRY Covers functions, equations, inequalities, matrices, binomial theorem, sequences, series, and curve fitting. Emphasizes functions and graphing. Includes graphic and numerical applications of trigonometry, circular and inverse functions, proving and applying identities, solutions and practical applications of right and oblique triangles, and application of De Moivre's Theorem. Requires a graphing calculator. Students can earn at most 6 units for successfully completing MATH 244 or both MATH 101 and MATH 104 . (Not open to students with credit in MATH 250 or the equivalent.) [D; CSU; UC] --- # MATH 250 — ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I Covers analytic geometry, functions, limits, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions, applications of the derivative, integration, applications of the definite integral, and transcendental functions. Graphing calculator is required. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MATH 211] --- # MATH 251 — ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II Covers techniques and applications of integration. Includes inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, curves in parametric form, polar coordinates, and infinite sequences and series. Includes separable differential equations, L'Hopital's Rule, and indeterminate forms. Graphing calculator is required. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MATH 221] --- # MATH 252 — ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III Covers analytic geometry, vectors, and vector-valued functions. Includes functions of several variables; vector calculus; surfaces and surface integrals; partial derivatives; multiple integrals; line integrals; and Green's, Stokes', and divergence theorems. Requires graphing calculator. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MATH 230 ] --- # MATH 253 — INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS Introduces the theory, techniques and applications of ordinary differential equations. Includes first and second order ODEs, reduction of order, variation of parameters, undetermined coefficients, series solutions, linear systems of first-order equations and eigenvalues, linear independence, and Laplace transforms. Requires graphing calculator. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MATH 240] --- # MATH 254 — INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA Introduces linear algebra including solving of linear systems, matrix algebra, Gaussian elimination, determinants and their properties, vector spaces, inner product spaces, linear transformations, orthogonality, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Requires a scientific calculator with graphing capacity. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MATH 250 ] --- # MATH 260 — DISCRETE MATHEMATICS Emphasizes logic, methods of proof, set theory, number theory, equivalence and order relations, counting (combinations and permutations), and solving recurrence relations. Provides topics for proofs coming from discrete math concepts that predominate throughout many areas of mathematics and computer science. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MATH 265 — DISCRETE STRUCTURES Introduces discrete structures used in Computer Science with an emphasis on their applications, including programming. Covers topics such as Functions; Relations and Sets; Basic Logic; Proof Techniques; Basics of Counting; Graphs and Trees; and Discrete Probability. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID COMP 152] --- # MATH 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY or research in some area of the mathematical sciences of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 100 — CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY Introduces the origin of the various types of blood cells and homeostatic process. Includes human hematological disorders and classification based on clinical laboratory findings. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 100L — CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY LABORATORY Introduces various techniques and safety procedures used in the clinical hematology laboratory. Emphasizes morphology, the identification of common human blood cells, platelet function tests, and intrinsic and extrinsic clotting pathway testing. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 102 — CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY, COAGULATION, URINALYSIS AND BODY FLUIDS PRACTICUM Introduces entry-level clinical laboratory practice and experience in the department of hematology, urinalysis, coagulation and body fluids. Emphasizes technique, accuracy, and precision. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 110 — CLINICAL CHEMISTRY I Provides theoretical, fundamental, and basic instrumentation methodologies, and includes practical concepts associated with testing procedures used in the clinical chemistry laboratory. Includes important characteristics of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and NPNs, and the relationships to diseases. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 110L — CLINICAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY Introduces general laboratory principles and specific basic instrumentation methodologies used in clinical chemistry analysis. Reviews laboratory math and a reintroduction to quality control and quality assurance. Emphasizes variables of the preanalytical phase, characteristics important to quality lab technique, and safety. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 111 — CLINICAL CHEMISTRY II Emphasizes the relationship between liver, cardiac, endocrine, and pancreatic function with laboratory test results. Introduces important characteristics of electrolytes, acid-base balance, trace metals, therapeutic drug monitoring, and tumor markers. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 111L — CLINICAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY Introduces clinical chemistry tests specific to the special chemistry department. Emphasizes sodium and calcium assays as well as lipid and iron panels.[D; CSU] --- # MLT 112 — CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PRACTICUM Introduces entry-level clinical laboratory practice and experience in the department of general and special chemistry. Emphasizes technique, accuracy, and precision. Includes instrumentation bench and manual methods. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 120 — CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY Introduces micro-organisms of medical microbiology with emphasis on the characteristics of clinically significant micro-organisms and their biochemical profile, media for isolation, and identification methods for selected pathogens. Emphasizes identification methods, theories, and techniques used in basic bacteriology, parasitology, virology, and mycology. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 120L — CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY Introduces various techniques and safety procedures in clinical microbiology. Emphasizes morphology and identification of common pathogenic organisms. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 121 — CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY PRACTICUM Introduces clinical laboratory practice and experience in the department of microbiology. Emphasizes technique, accuracy, and precision. Includes instrumentation as well as bench and manual methods. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 130 — CLINICAL IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY Introduces basic genetics, blood collection and preservation, blood group antigens and routine blood bank procedures. Includes transfusion safety and federal regulatory requirements. Compatibility testing and antibody identification are emphasized. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 130L — CLINICAL IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY LAB Introduces the various techniques and safety procedures used in clinical blood bank laboratory. Emphasizes immunohematology procedures and techniques to measure analytes qualitatively and quantitatively. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 131 — CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOHEMATOLOG Y PRACTICUM Introduces clinical laboratory practice and experience in the department of serology and blood banking. Emphasizes technique, accuracy, and precision. Includes the introduction of different instrumentation as well as bench and manual methods. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 132 — CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY Introduces the science of immunology and serology through the study of theories and processes related to natural body defenses. Includes the immune response and principles of antigen-antibody reactions. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 132L — CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY Introduces the various techniques and safety procedures used in the clinical serology laboratory. Emphasizes serological procedures and techniques to measure analytes qualitatively and quantitatively. [D; CSU] --- # MLT 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of medical laboratory technology of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the College. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # MUS 100 — MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Introduces the computer's role in music, synthesizer parameter definition, sequencers, editors, and notation programs. Provides computer-assisted instruction in music theory. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID CMUS 100X] (Same as: RA&T 100) --- # MUS 101 — MUSIC THEORY I Reviews the rudiments of music including note reading, time signatures and rhythms, intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures, figured bass, triads, and reading lead sheets. Introduces the student to part-writing, non-harmonic tones, and cadential figures. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 120] --- # MUS 102 — MUSIC THEORY II Reviews the principles of voice leading in diatonic harmonic progressions, non-harmonic tones, and sevenths chords. Analyzes two-part contrapuntal principles, introduces secondary chords, modulation, and small forms. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 130] --- # MUS 103 — MUSICIANSHIP FOR GENERAL ELEMENTARY TEACHERS Includes elementary music theory, basic singing, and performance of autoharp and recorder. Develops elementary piano keyboard facility. [D; CSU; C-ID MUS 110 ] --- # MUS 105 — INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC Surveys various topics in music including, but not limited to, music fundamentals, music history, and music and culture. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 100 ] --- # MUS 106 — INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ Surveys the historical development of jazz and its major stylistic shifts. Emphasizes the influence of West African music and early African-American music to the pluralism of jazz in the twenty-first century. Focuses on developing analytical and listening skills and evaluating the significance of jazz in American culture. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 107 — AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC Surveys American popular music since the turn of the twentieth century up to the present. Focuses on how popular music reflects the social, political, and economic trends of America. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 109 — MUSIC THEORY III Emphasizes analysis and voice leading of triads, seventh chords, secondary dominants, and chromatic chords found in music literature. Incorporates composition for keyboard and in the four-part chorale style. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 140 ] --- # MUS 110 — MUSIC THEORY IV Incorporates concepts of Music Theory III. Includes post-Romantic techniques such as 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. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 150 ] --- # MUS 111 — AURAL SKILLS I Emphasizes singing and dictation of major and minor scales, triads, and diatonic melodies with simple phrase structures. Includes performance and dictation of simple and compound rhythmic divisions. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 125 ] --- # MUS 113 — AURAL SKILLS II Emphasizes the singing of major and minor scales. Develops singing and dictation skills with diatonic, conjunct, and disjunct melodies. Executes rhythmic exercises that include simple and compound meter. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 135] --- # MUS 114 — AURAL SKILLS III Emphasizes the singing of melodies in major and minor keys. Develops singing and dictation skills with conjunct and disjunct melodies. Executes more complex rhythmic exercises with syncopations. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 145] --- # MUS 115 — AURAL SKILLS IV Emphasizes the singing of melodies with chromaticism and post-tonal melodies. Executes and dictates complex rhythmic exercises with syncopations. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 155 ] --- # MUS 119A — BRASS, WOODWIND, AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS I Provides beginning-level group and private instruction on any of the following instruments: trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophones, and percussion. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 3067 ) --- # MUS 119B — BRASS, WOODWIND, AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS II Provides beginning-intermediate level group and private instruction on any of the following instruments: trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophones, and percussion. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 119C — BRASS, WOODWIND, AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS III Provides intermediate-level group and private instruction on any of the following instruments: trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophones, and percussion. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 119D — BRASS, WOODWIND, AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS IV Provides advanced-level group and private instruction on any of the following instruments: trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophones, and percussion. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 124A — INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE I Provides the opportunity to perform simple mariachi music in a beginning-level ensemble. Emphasizes learning to play mariachi instruments (violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela, guitarron, flute, voice) in the proper style, reading music, and playing well as part of a group. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 185 ] (Same as: NC 87 ) --- # MUS 124B — INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE II Provides the opportunity to perform simple mariachi music in a beginning-intermediate level ensemble. Emphasizes learning to play mariachi instruments (violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela, guitarron, flute, voice) in the proper style, reading music, and playing well as part of a group. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 185 ] --- # MUS 124C — INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE III Provides the opportunity to perform simple mariachi music in an intermediate-level ensemble. Emphasizes learning to play mariachi instruments (violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela, guitarron, flute, voice) in the proper style, reading music, and playing well as part of a group. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 185 ] --- # MUS 124D — INTRODUCTION TO MARIACHI PERFORMANCE IV Provides the opportunity to perform simple mariachi music in an intermediate-advanced level ensemble. Emphasizes learning to play mariachi instruments (violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela, guitarron, flute, voice) in the proper style, reading music, and playing well as part of a group. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 185 ] --- # MUS 125 — APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY I Develops performance skills at the beginner level on a selected instrument or voice. Requires study with a master private instructor and meeting with class members on a weekly basis to listen and give feedback to peer performances. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 160 ] --- # MUS 126 — APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY II Develops performance skills at the intermediate level on a selected instrument or voice. Requires study with a master private instructor and meeting with class members on a weekly basis to listen and give feedback to peer performances. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 160 ] --- # MUS 127 — APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY III Develops performance skills at the advanced level on a selected instrument or voice. Requires study with a master private instructor and meeting with class members on a weekly basis to listen and give feedback to peer performances. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 160 ] --- # MUS 128 — APPLIED MUSIC---INDIVIDUAL STUDY IV Develops performance skills at the professional level on a selected instrument or voice. Requires study with a master private instructor and meeting with class members on a weekly basis to listen and give feedback to peer performances. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 160 ] --- # MUS 131 — MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS Emphasizes the rudiments of music including note reading, keyboard, rhythm, intervals, scales, and triads. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 110 ] --- # MUS 132A — CLASS PIANO I Introduces basic keyboard experience through the study of music reading, notation, scales, chords, hand positions, and basic fingering patterns. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 170 ] --- # MUS 132B — CLASS PIANO II Studies standard piano repertoire with emphasis upon practice techniques and principles of interpretation. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 171 ] --- # MUS 132C — CLASS PIANO III Develops an advanced technique through the study of scales (in 2, 3, and 4 octaves with various accent patterns), arpeggios and etudes, and the development of sight-reading skills. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 172 ] --- # MUS 136A — JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE I Provides the opportunity to perform in a choral ensemble with aural and score analysis of jazz vocal literature from its traditional roots to the present at the beginning level. Emphasizes historical context, performance practice, style, and interpretation. Public performance required. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 3069 ) --- # MUS 136B — JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE II Provides the opportunity to perform in an advanced choral ensemble with aural and score analysis of jazz vocal literature from its traditional roots to the present. Emphasizes historical context, performance practice, style, and interpretation. Public performance required. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 136C — JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE III Choral ensemble for music students with aural and score analysis of jazz vocal literature from its traditional roots to the present. Emphasis on historical context, performance practice, style and interpretation. Public performance required. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 136D — JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE IV Provides the opportunity to perform in a professional-level choral ensemble with aural and score analysis of jazz vocal literature from its traditional roots to the present. Emphasizes historical context, performance practice, style, and interpretation. Public performance required. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 137 — BEGINNING GUITAR I Studies elementary plectrum and classical guitar techniques. Includes scales, arpeggios and chord progressions studied, related to melody and accompaniment styles in both the popular and classical fields. Introduces some history of the guitar. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 138 — BEGINNING GUITAR II Continues extensive study of guitar techniques as they apply to classic, folk, rock, and electric guitar playing. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 140 — CLASS VOICE I Provides a class for vocal field beginners to work on breath control, tone quality, and diction. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 141 — CLASS VOICE II Studies songs in English, Italian, and German representing various styles and different periods of music, as well as songs from musical theatre. Focuses on tone quality and interpretation, applying correct rhythm, intonation, and phrasing. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 142 — CLASS VOICE III Examines songs in Italian, German, and English representing different periods of music and musical comedy songs. Provides attention to interpretation, emphasizing breath control, diction, and tone quality. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 143 — POPULAR VOCAL TECHNIQUES Provides training in the performance of popular singing styles. Explores the development of interpretive techniques such as rhythmic variation and phrasing as needed for solo work and background singing in jazz, rock, blues, country, folk, and easy listening. Includes stage deportment and microphone techniques. [D; CSU] (Same as: NC 3082 ) --- # MUS 150 — MUSIC BUSINESS/CAREER OVERVIEW Explores the business aspects of music, with an emphasis on copyright law, production, contract law, personal management, professional organizations, and other elements of music which account for success in the music industry. [D; CSU] (Same as: RA&T 110) --- # MUS 151 — RECORDING TECHNIQUES Introduces audio recording with an emphasis on current digital recording techniques, equipment, and practices. Focuses on the physics of sound propagation, psychoacoustics, microphones, mixers, signal processing, and historical perspectives on analog, digital and HD audio recording, and multi-track recording and mixing. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 151; Same as: FTMA 111 ;RA&T 120) --- # MUS 155 — ELECTROACOUSTIC COMPOSITION Introduces electronic music techniques, branches of electroacoustic music, and the composers who developed the style. Features hands-on use of computer-based DAW software (Ableton Live), Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) sequencing software, and hardware used in contemporary computer-based music production. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: RA&T 105) --- # MUS 157A — MARIACHI GARIBALDI I Provides the opportunity to perform professional-level, traditional mariachi music in an intermediate ensemble. Emphasizes authentic mariachi style, excellence in personal and group performance, repertoire building, sight-reading music, playing and transposing songs by ear, memorization techniques, working and performing in a group, stage presence and other aspects of performance, and overall professionalism. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 3070 ) --- # MUS 157B — MARIACHI GARIBALDI II Provides the opportunity to perform professional-level, complex mariachi music in an advanced amateur ensemble. Emphasizes authentic mariachi style, excellence in personal and group performance, repertoire building, sight-reading music, playing and transposing songs by ear, memorization techniques, working and performing in a group, stage presence and other aspects of performance, and overall professionalism. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 157C — MARIACHI GARIBALDI III Provides the opportunity to perform professional-level, show-caliber mariachi music in a professional-level ensemble. Emphasizes authentic mariachi style, excellence in personal and group performance, repertoire building, sight-reading music, playing and transposing songs by ear, memorization techniques, working and performing in a group, stage presence and other aspects of performance, and overall professionalism. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 157D — MARIACHI GARIBALDI IV Provides the opportunity to perform professional-level, highly complex show-caliber mariachi music in a show-quality ensemble. Emphasizes authentic mariachi style, excellence in personal and group performance, repertoire building, sight-reading music, playing and transposing songs by ear, memorization techniques, working and performing in a group, stage presence and other aspects of performance, and overall professionalism. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 158 — CONCERT BAND I Provides the opportunity for woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists to perform in a beginning-level concert band. Explores various styles of band literature including classical, contemporary, popular, and new music compositions. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] (Same as: NC 3080 ) --- # MUS 159 — CONCERT BAND II Provides the opportunity for woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists to perform in an intermediate-level concert band. Explores various styles of concert band literature including classical, contemporary, popular, and new music compositions. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 160 — CONCERT BAND III Provides the opportunity for woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists to perform in an advanced-level concert band. Explores various styles of concert band literature including classical, contemporary, popular, and new music compositions. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 161 — CONCERT BAND IV Provides the opportunity for woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists to perform with fluency in a concert band. Explores various styles of concert band literature including classical, contemporary, popular, and new music compositions. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 162 — INTRODUCTION TO IMPROVISATION Introduces the fundamentals of improvisation and small jazz ensemble performance groups including history, theory, aesthetics, and contemporary criticism of jazz. Emphasizes performance techniques and stylistic interpretation in basic blues and other jazz standard styles. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 3079 ) --- # MUS 163A — GUITAR ENSEMBLE I Provides the opportunity for classical guitarists to perform in a beginning-level Guitar Ensemble. Explores various styles of guitar literature including baroque, classical, jazz and popular music. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] (Same as: NC 3077 ) --- # MUS 163B — GUITAR ENSEMBLE II Provides the opportunity for classical guitarists to perform in an intermediate-level Guitar Ensemble. Explores various styles of guitar literature including baroque, classical, jazz and popular music. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 163C — GUITAR ENSEMBLE III Provides the opportunity for classical guitarists to perform in an advanced-level Guitar Ensemble. Explores various styles of guitar literature including baroque, classical, jazz and popular music. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 163D — GUITAR ENSEMBLE IV Provides the opportunity for classical guitarists to perform in a Guitar Ensemble with fluency. Explores various styles of guitar literature including baroque, classical, jazz and popular music. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 164 — JAZZ PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP Develops basic skills in reading and interpreting contemporary jazz and rock styles. Allows students to work in small groups and emphasize part reading and translating chord symbols. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 165A — LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE I Provides the opportunity to perform in a beginning-level Latin Jazz Ensemble. Explores various styles of Latin music including Brazilian Samba/Bossanova, Caribbean Salsa, Merengue and others. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] (Same as: NC 3078 ) --- # MUS 165B — LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE II Provides the opportunity to perform in an intermediate-level Latin Jazz Ensemble. Explores various styles of Latin music including Brazilian Samba/Bossanova, Caribbean Salsa, Merengue and others. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 165C — LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE III Provides the opportunity to perform in an advanced-level Latin Jazz Ensemble. Explores various styles of Latin music including Brazilian Samba/Bossanova, Caribbean Salsa, Merengue and others. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 165D — LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE IV Provides the opportunity to perform with fluency in a Latin Jazz Ensemble. Explores various styles of Latin music including Brazilian Samba/Bossanova, Caribbean Salsa, Merengue and others. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 166 — JAZZ ENSEMBLE I-BIG BAND Introduces the fundamentals of a Big Band Jazz ensemble performance group including history, theory, aesthetics, and contemporary criticism of jazz. Emphasizes performance techniques and stylistic interpretation in basic swing style. Performance required. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 77 ) --- # MUS 167 — JAZZ ENSEMBLE II-BIG BAND Provides intermediate instruction in Big Band Jazz ensemble group performance including history, theory, aesthetics, and contemporary criticism of jazz. Emphasizes performance techniques and stylistic interpretation during the 1940s and 50's swing and basic jazz rock styles. Performance required. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 168 — JAZZ ENSEMBLE III-BIG BAND Explores advanced instruction in Big Band Jazz ensemble performance including history, theory, aesthetics, and contemporary criticism of jazz. Emphasizes performance techniques and stylistic interpretation during the 1940s and 50's swing and basic jazz rock styles. Performance required. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 169 — JAZZ ENSEMBLE IV-BIG BAND Covers professional level instruction in Big Band jazz ensemble performance including history, theory, aesthetics, and contemporary criticism of jazz. Emphasizes performance techniques and stylistic interpretation in twentieth-century swing styles, advanced jazz rock, intermediate and advanced bossa nova, nonstandard time signature, and avant-garde or "free" playing styles. Performance required. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 170 — SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS I Provides the opportunity to perform professional-level music in a beginning ensemble. Emphasizes performance experience as a small group musician. Sections for string, woodwind, brass, guitar, piano, vocal, and mixed ensemble groups. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 185 ] (Same as: NC 78 ) --- # MUS 171 — SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS II Provides the opportunity to perform professional-level music in an intermediate ensemble. Emphasizes performance experience as a small group musician. Sections for string, woodwind, brass, guitar, piano, vocal, and mixed ensemble groups. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 185 ] --- # MUS 172 — SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS III Provides the opportunity to perform professional level at intermediate-advanced ensemble. Emphasizes performance experience as a small group musician. Sections for string, woodwind, brass, guitar, piano, vocal, and mixed ensemble groups. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 185 ] --- # MUS 173 — SMALL PERFORMING GROUPS IV Provides the opportunity to perform professional-level at advanced ensemble. Emphasizes performance experience as a small group musician. Sections for string, woodwind, brass, guitar, piano, vocal, and mixed ensemble groups. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 185 ] --- # MUS 175 — ORCHESTRA I Provides the opportunity for string, woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists to perform in a beginning-level symphony orchestra. Explores various styles of orchestral literature including classical, contemporary, popular, and new music compositions. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] (Same as: NC 3071 ) --- # MUS 176 — ORCHESTRA II Provides the opportunity for string, woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists to perform in an intermediate-level symphony orchestra. Explores various styles of orchestral literature including classical, contemporary, popular, and new music compositions. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 177 — ORCHESTRA III Provides the opportunity for string, woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists to perform in an advanced-level symphony orchestra. Explores various styles of orchestral literature including classical, contemporary, popular, and new music compositions. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 178 — ORCHESTRA IV Provides brass and percussion instrumentalists to perform with fluency in a symphony orchestra. Explores various styles of orchestral literature including classical, contemporary, popular, and new music compositions. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 179A — GOSPEL CHOIR I Presents students with introductory aural and historical analysis of the Spirituals and Black Gospel. Emphasizes vocal and performing techniques, interpretive skills, and performance practice. Requires public performance. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 3081 ) --- # MUS 179B — GOSPEL CHOIR II Presents students with beginning aural and historical analysis of the Spirituals and Black Gospel. Emphasizes vocal and performing techniques, interpretive skills, and performance practice. Requires public performance. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 179C — GOSPEL CHOIR III Presents students with intermediate aural and historical analysis of the Spirituals and Black Gospel. Emphasizes vocal and performing techniques, interpretive skills, and performance practice. Requires public performance. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 179D — GOSPEL CHOIR IV Presents students with advanced aural and historical analysis of the Spirituals and Black Gospel. Emphasizes vocal and performing techniques, interpretive skills, and performance practice. Requires public performance. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 180 — CHAMBER SINGERS I Provides singers with an opportunity to perform in a vocal ensemble at a beginning level in which aural and score analysis of choral masterworks from classical eras to the present are analyzed, interpreted, and performed. Audition and participation in public performance required. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 79 ) --- # MUS 181 — CHAMBER SINGERS II Provides singers with an opportunity to perform in a vocal ensemble at an intermediate level in which aural and score analysis of choral masterworks from classical eras to the present are analyzed, interpreted, and performed. Audition and participation in public performance required. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 182 — CHAMBER SINGERS III Provides singers with an opportunity to perform in a vocal ensemble at an advanced level in which aural and score analysis of choral masterworks from interpreted, and performed. Audition and participation in public performance required. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 183 — CHAMBER SINGERS IV Provides singers with an opportunity to perform in a vocal ensemble at a highly advanced, professional level in which aural and score analysis of choral masterworks from classical eras to the present are analyzed, interpreted, and performed. Audition and participation in public performance required. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 185 — CONCERT CHOIR I Provides a choral ensemble for music students with aural and score analysis of choral literature from traditional classics to the present. Emphasizes historical context, performance practice, style, and interpretation at the beginning level. Public performance required. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] (Same as: NC 80 ) --- # MUS 186 — CONCERT CHOIR II Provides a choral ensemble for music students with aural and score analysis of choral literature from traditional classics to the present. Emphasizes historical context, performance practice, style, and interpretation at the intermediate level. Public performance required. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 187 — CONCERT CHOIR III Provides a choral ensemble for music students with aural and score analysis of choral literature from traditional classics to the present. Emphasizes historical context, performance practice, style, and interpretation at the advanced level. Public performance required. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 188 — CONCERT CHOIR IV Provides a choral ensemble for music students with aural and score analysis of choral literature from traditional classics to the present. Emphasizes historical context, performance practice, style, and interpretation at the highly advanced, professional level. Public performance required. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MUS 180 ] --- # MUS 193A — STRING INSTRUMENTS, PIANO, AND VOICE I Provides beginning-level group and private instruction on any of the following: violin, viola, cello, contrabass, guitar, piano, and voice. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: NC 3068 ) --- # MUS 193B — STRING INSTRUMENTS, PIANO, AND VOICE II Provides beginning-intermediate level group and private instruction on any of the following: violin, viola, cello, contrabass, guitar, piano, and voice. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 193C — STRING INSTRUMENTS, PIANO, AND VOICE III Provides intermediate-level group and private instruction on any of the following: violin, viola, cello, contrabass, guitar, piano, and voice. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 193D — STRING INSTRUMENTS, PIANO, AND VOICE IV Provides advanced-level group and private instruction on any of the following: violin, viola, cello, contrabass, guitar, piano, and voice. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 195 — WORLD MUSIC Explores various performance practices of Africa, the Caribbean region, Indonesia, China, Japan, India, and the Middle East. Focuses on the role of music in society. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 202 — DEVELOPMENT OF MARIACHI: STYLE AND CULTURE In-depth and critical study examination of mariachi music history, style, and culture. Includes how and why mariachi became what it is, mariachi music theory, its importance in the community, placement within global musical and historical contexts, survey of important performers, songs and composers, and thoughts on the future of mariachi. [D; CSU; UC] --- # MUS 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of music of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # NAIS 152 — NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY I Covers the history of Native Americans in North America from prehistory through Reconstruction. Emphasizes Native American agency, the oral tradition, and concepts such as racism, racialization, settler colonialism, sovereignty, decolonization, self-determination, and liberation in Native American Studies. Analyzes the impact of the U.S. Constitution and federal legislation on Native Americans. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: HIST 152 ) --- # NAIS 153 — NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY II Covers the cultural, political, and socio-economic history of Native Americans from Reconstruction to the present. Focuses on the influence of federal, state and local legislation on the Native American experience. An inter-disciplinary approach which applies theory to analyze concepts of race, settler-colonialism, resistance, tribal citizenship, decolonization, and social justice. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: HIST 153 ) --- # NAIS 154 — INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES Covers Native American cultures across North America from prehistory to the present. Examines the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, language, sovereignty, and tribal citizenship. Analyses concepts such as racialization, decolonization, ethnocentrism, and settler colonialism based on theory created by Native American intellectuals. [D; CSU] --- # NC 102 — OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES No credit. Provides students with disabilities an overview of how to develop and pursue various employment goals. Introduces the emerging occupations based on the current labor market. Exposes students to job readiness tools and approaches to meet the psychological, social, and intellectual demands of employment. [ND] --- # NC 103 — STEPPING STONES TO SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE No Credit. Lecture 32 hours. Provides students with disabilities an overview of how to develop necessary soft skills for workplace purposes. Introduces communication, attitude, problem solving skills, and critical thinking techniques to prepare individuals for general workplace expectations. Exposes students to workplace ethics necessary for business interactions. [ND] --- # NC 104 — HOW TO SPREAD THE WORD OF THE PROFESSIONAL YOU No Credit. Lecture 48 hours. Provides students with disabilities an overview of how to develop an appropriate marketing presence for employment purposes. Introduces the many online websites utilized for marketing oneself for employment. Exposes students to methods for developing professional business communication, online presence, and networking within the business community. [ND] --- # NC 105 — INDEPENDENCE, SOCIAL, AND STUDY STRATEGIES No Credit. Lecture 32 hours. Addresses the needs of college students with autism. Assists students in developing skills and knowledge necessary to reach their educational objectives. Emphasizes time management strategies, information on campus resources, stress management techniques, study skills, and effective communication strategies. [ND] --- # NC 106 — OCEAN LIFEGUARDING FOR RECREATION ASSIS TANTS No Credit. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 5 hours. Provides supplemental training to the student desiring to work as an ocean lifeguard or recreational assistant. Focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent and respond to emergencies in an ocean, bay, or beach environment. Emphasizes instruction on maintaining a safe aquatic environment, demonstration of manipulative skills, injury prevention, facility surveillance, patron surveillance, and ocean rescue techniques. [ND] --- # NC 107 — BUILDING SOCIAL SKILLS FOR COLLEGE No Credit. Lecture 48 hours. Provides students with disabilities support in developing foundational social skills. Focuses on effective communication strategies and social cognition. Based on the PEERS school-based program, and modified for use with young adult learners, this course was designed for young adults with social and communication deficits. [ND] --- # NC 108 — BASIC ESL I No Credit. Lecture 36 hours. Introduces activities at a novice-low/A1 level, encouraging independent learning. Promotes the development of students' ability to learn and engage in goal-directed behaviors, as well as English language grammar, reading, listening, conversation, and writing competence. First of three levels of general English. [ND] --- # NC 109 — BASIC ESL II No Credit. Lecture 36 hours. Continues activities at a novice-mid/A1 level, encouraging independent learning. Promotes the development of students' ability to learn and engage in goal-directed behaviors, as well as English language grammar, reading, listening, conversation, and writing competence. Second of three levels of general English. [ND] --- # NC 110 — BASIC ESL III No Credit. 36 hours. Continues activities at a novice-high/A2 level, encouraging independent learning. Promotes the development of students' ability to learn and engage in goal-directed behaviors, as well as English language grammar, reading, listening, conversation, and writing competence. Third of three levels of general English. [ND] --- # NC 113 — TAX PREPARATION/INCOME TAX COURSE I No Credit. Lecture 30 hours. Introduces Part I of a 60 hour program that teaches students how to prepare their own state and federal income tax returns and introduces them to the career field of a registered tax preparer in the State of California. Successful completion of Part I and Part II enables a student to receive a Certificate of Completion. [ND] --- # NC 114 — TAX PREPARATION/INCOME TAX COURSE II No Credit. Lecture 30 hours. Presents Part II of a 60-hour program teaching students to prepare their own state and federal income tax returns, and introduces them to the career field of California registered tax preparers. Meets the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) registration educational criteria. Successful completion of Parts I and II leads to a Certificate of Completion. [ND] --- # NC 118 — PREPARATION FOR ACADEMIC STUDENT SUCCESS (PASS) No Credit. Lecture 24 hours. Provides a preparatory course for academic skills testing programs such as TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills). Emphasizes reading, English comprehension, mathematics, basic science, and technical reasoning. Intended to improve the student's ability to be successful with standardized testing of basic academic skills. [ND] --- # NC 119 — HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION I No credit. Lecture 30 hours. Provides English as a second language for beginning and intermediate students in the hospitality industry to improve communication skills. Emphasizes communication with guests and customers, supervisors, co-workers, and other employees. Improves listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and non-verbal communication skills. [ND] --- # NC 120 — HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION II No Credit. Lecture 30 hours. Provides English as a second language to intermediate and advanced students in the hospitality industry to help improve communication skills. Emphasizes advanced listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to communicate with guests, customers, supervisors, co-workers, and other employees. [ND] --- # NC 121 — HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY I No Credit. Lecture 30 hours. Provides English as a second language for beginning and intermediate students in the hospitality industry. Emphasizes the fundamentals of health and safety. Improves listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and non-verbal communication skills. [ND] --- # NC 122 — HOSPITALILTY WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY II No Credit. Lecture 30 hours. Provides English as a second language for intermediate and advanced students in the hospitality industry. Emphasizes the fundamentals of health and safety. Improves listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and non-verbal communication skills. [ND] --- # NC 123 — HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE CULTURE I No Credit. Lecture 30 hours. Provides English as a second language for beginning and intermediate students in the hospitality industry. Emphasizes the fundamentals of thriving in the workplace. Designed to improve listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and non-verbal communication skills. [ND] --- # NC 124 — HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE CULTURE II No Credit. Lecture 30 hours. Provides English as a second language for intermediate and advanced students in the hospitality industry. Emphasizes the fundamentals of thriving in the workplace. Improves listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and non-verbal communication skills. [ND] --- # NC 125 — HEALTHCARE: WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION I No Credit. Lecture 30 hours. Provides beginning and intermediate English as a second language for students in the healthcare industry. Emphasizes communication skills with guests, patients, supervisors, co-workers, and other employees. [ND] --- # NC 126 — HEALTHCARE: WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION II No Credit. Lecture 30 hours. Provides intermediate and advanced English as a second language for students in the healthcare industry. Emphasizes communication with guests, patients, supervisors, co-workers, and other employees.[ND] --- # NC 127 — HEALTHCARE: HEALTH AND SAFETY I No Credit. Lecture 30 hours. Provides beginning and intermediate English as a second language for students in the healthcare industry. Enhances the understanding of health and safety procedures and policies in the healthcare workplace.[ND] --- # NC 128 — HEALTHCARE: HEALTH AND SAFETY II No Credit. Lecture 30 hours. Provides intermediate and advanced English as a second language for students in the healthcare industry. Enhances the understanding of health and safety procedures and policies in the healthcare workplace.[ND] --- # NC 129 — HEALTHCARE: WORKPLACE CULTURE I No Credit. Lecture 30 hours. Provides beginning and intermediate English as a second language for students in the healthcare industry. Enhances communication skills to survive and thrive in the healthcare workplace environment.[ND] --- # NC 130 — HEALTHCARE: WORKPLACE CULTURE II No Credit. Lecture 30 hours. Provides intermediate and advanced English as a second language for students in the healthcare industry. Enhances communication skills to survive and thrive in the healthcare workplace environment.[ND] --- # NC 131 — INTRODUCTION TO RETAIL SALES No Credit. Provides an overview of the retail industry, develops an understanding of the role and science of retail sales, and introduces skills and techniques for the sales process. Explores self-leadership, effective communication, and diversity in the workplace. This course emphasizes information and skills relevant to entry-level employment in retail sales. [ND] --- # NC 132 — FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY AND PREP FOR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION No credit. Provides an overview of the food service industry, the career pathways, and required educational preparation. Introduces basic food safety principles and methods, and the regulatory standards and measures for prevention of food-borne diseases. Emphasizes information and practices associated with entry-level employment in the food service industry. Prepares students to test for the County of San Diego Food Handlers' certification. --- # NC 139 — OSHA 10-HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS No Credit. Lecture 10.5 hours. Provides students required training for entry-level OSHA 10-hour General Industry Standard certification. Emphasizes general industry safety awareness, health hazards and industrial risks. Includes all required topics for certification. Successful completion of this course, and a required Federal processing fee, gives eligible students a 10-hour OSHA General Industry Standards card. [NC] --- # NC 140 — OSHA 30-HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY No Credit. Lecture 30.5 hours. Provides students seeking supervisor-level OSHA 30-hour General Industry Standard certification with necessary training and knowledge. Emphasizes general industry safety and health principles, and includes all required topics for certification. Successful completion of this course, and a required Federal processing fee, gives eligible students a 30-hour OSHA General Industry Standards card. [ND] --- # NC 141 — CONSTRUCTION OSHA 10 00. No Credit. Lecture 10.5 hours. Provides students training for entry-level OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Standard certification. Provides information on employee rights, employer responsibilities, and construction site hazards. Includes all required topics for certification. Successful completion of this course, and a required Federal processing fee, gives eligible students a 10-hour OSHA Construction Industry Standards card. [NC] --- # NC 142 — OSHA 30-HOUR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY STANDARDS No Credit. Lecture 30.5 hours. Provides students required training for supervisor-level OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry Standard certification with information on employee rights, employer responsibilities, and construction site hazards. Includes all required topics for certification. Successful completion of this course, and a required Federal processing fee, gives eligible students a 30-hour OSHA Construction Industry Standards card. [NC] --- # NC 143 — ALGEBRA SKILLS No Credit. Lecture 72 hours. Provides students with the skills and strategies needed to make the transition from prealgebra to intermediate algebra, and prepares students for workplace tasks that require knowledge of basic algebra. Reviews prealgebra and emphasizes topics in elementary algebra. [ND] (Same as: NC 146 ) --- # NC 144 — CONQUERING MATH ANXIETY No credit. Lecture 9 hours. Assists students in overcoming their math anxiety and in understanding the relationship of anxiety to their seeming inability to perform well in mathematics courses. Helps students to recognize, understand, and reduce the fear of mathematics. Not a mathematics refresher course. [ND] --- # NC 145 — HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN MATHEMATICS No credit. Lecture 9 hours. Prepares students by teaching them strategies to help them be successful in math courses. Develops essential study and interpersonal skills. Includes college support services and college information used throughout the student's academic career. Not a mathematics refresher course. [ND] --- # NC 146 — ALGEBRA REFRESHER LEVEL 1 No credit. Lecture 9 hours. Provides an individualized program of instruction to review various topics in Elementary Algebra. Consists of direct instruction as well as computer assisted instruction to identify student level of knowledge and refresh those concepts identified as needed for each student. Serves students who need just-in-time course support, and/or students who need to prepare for algebra based exams. [ND] (Same as: NC 143 ) --- # NC 147 — ALGEBRA REFRESHER LEVEL 2 No credit. Lecture 9 hours. Provides an individualized program of instruction to review various topics in Intermediate Algebra. Consists of direct instruction as well as computer assisted instruction to identify student level of knowledge and refresh those concepts identified as needed for each student. Serves students who need just-in-time course support, and/or students who need to prepare for algebra based courses or exams. [ND] --- # NC 148 — JAZZ UP YOUR READING SKILLS! No credit. Lecture 18 hours. Enhances reading skills through careful evaluation of popular and iconic song lyrics. Fosters critical thinking by identifying and justifying common literary elements, figurative devices, and rhetorical styles embedded in songs that reflect significant parts of history and popular culture. [ND] --- # NC 149 — FOR THE LOVE OF READING: ENHANCING LIFELONG READING SKILLS No credit. Lecture 18 hours. Uses children's and young adult literature as tools to promote a love of reading and explore culturally responsive topics while concurrently developing academic readiness. Explores a variety of literary genres to develop a range of higher-order reading and thinking skills. [ND] --- # NC 150 — READING BETWEEN THE LINES: IDENTIFYING HIDDEN MEANING No credit. Lecture 18 hours. Develops critical reading and thinking skills by surveying a range of satirical, social, political, and persuasive images, cartoons, advertisements, and short editorials to identify their hidden meanings. Involves extensive practices in identifying and justifying rhetorical devices, manipulative techniques, and illogical reasoning methods. [ND] --- # NC 154 — INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES No credit. Lecture 15 hours. Provides students a general introduction to the field of behavioral science, and brief introductions to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Presents popular career pathways and trajectories related to each discipline. Develops one's ability to understand various factors that affect human behavior, and introduces the relationship between society, identity, and social institutions. [ND] --- # NC 155 — HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES No credit. Lecture 9 hours. Prepares students to be successful in behavioral science courses. Explores and strengthens motivation and self-responsibility in learning. Develops students' ability to challenge conventional wisdom, establish a scientific perspective, and engage in critical thinking and objective writing. Introduces students to campus resources. Not a behavioral science introduction course. [ND] --- # NC 158 — A 'NOVEL' APPROACH TO COLLEGE & CAREER SUCCESS: PART 1 - READ & THINK No credit. Lecture 18 hours. Develops fundamental analytical reading and critical thinking skills. Teaches literary devices to uncover implicit meaning in stories. Evaluates the novel from multi-disciplinary perspectives (e.g., cultural, historical, sociological, psychological, theological, political, and/or judicial lens). [ND] --- # NC 159 — A 'NOVEL' APPROACH TO COLLEGE & CAREER SUCCESS: PART 2 - RESEARCH & WRITE No credit. Lecture 18 hours. Serves as part two of a three-course sequence. Develops basic research, reading and writing skills. Examines the stylistic structure of a novel and promotes creative expression by guiding students to compose a creative work. Reinforces college success skills, promotes growth mindset interventions, and enhances college readiness. [ND] --- # NC 160 — A 'NOVEL' APPROACH TO COLLEGE & CAREER SUCCESS: PART 3 - REVISE, EDIT, & PRESENT No credit. Lecture 18 hours. Serves as part three of a three-course sequence. Develops literacy and college success skills as students continue to revise and edit their stories and create their digital storyboards. Reinforces mindset and resiliency behaviors. [ND] --- # NC 165 — SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE COMPOSITION: READING AND WRITING ANALYTICALLY No credit. Lecture 36 hours. Designed as corequisite support for students who need additional support to successfully complete College Composition. Reviews and reinforces the skills necessary to succeed with college-level writing. Focuses on strategies for writing, critical thinking, research, reading, and academic success. Provides frequent and intensive instructor feedback and practice. Requires a minimum of 1,500 words of writing in addition to the 5,000 words composed in ENGL 115 . [ND] (Same as: ENGL 45 ) --- # NC 170 — BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY No Credit. Lecture 36 hours, laboratory 72 hours. Introduces photographic theory, history, and cultural influences. Emphasizes the adjustable camera for effective visual communication and personal expression. Examines aesthetics, color theory, composition, content, and critical evaluation of student work. Includes basic instruction of image editing software for manipulating imagery. Appropriate for students without prior photographic experience. [ND] --- # NC 171 — PHOTOGRAPHY LABORATORY PRACTICE No Credit. Laboratory 18 hours. Enables photography students to practice and review techniques and concepts introduced in photography-related classes. [ND] --- # NC 175 — LOW-IMPACT AQUATIC MOVEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES No Credit. Lecture 6 hours. Laboratory 12 hours. Provides healthy living strategies including aquatic movement, water safety, basic water skills, and lifelong wellness strategies. Introduces individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions to a safe and low-impact aquatic environment. [ND] --- # NC 180 — MATH FOR ALLIED HEALTH No credit. Lecture 16 hours. Focuses on math review for dosage calculations, conversion between different systems of measurement, dosage calculation and measurement, drug orders and labels, and intravenous calculations. [ND] --- # NC 185 — INTRODUCTION TO BASIC POWERPOINT No credit. Lecture 4 hours, Laboratory 4 hours. Provides student with the basic skills to create and format a PowerPoint slide presentation. [ND] --- # NC 186 — INTRODUCTION TO BASIC BUSINESS ENGLISH No credit. Lecture 8 hours. Develops and introduces the student to basic skills in Business English. Prepares students for the modern office while learning the basic parts of speech and naming elements. [ND] --- # NC 187 — INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE ASSISTANT AND EMPLOYMENT No credit. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 4 hours. Develops a professional perspective in introductory office skills with an emphasis on workforce, ethics, communication, seeking employment, cover letter, and resume. [ND] --- # NC 195 — READING/WRITING - THINKING (LEVEL 2) No Credit. Lecture 54 hours. Focuses on reading and writing as an integrated process through a thinking-centered approach. Uses effective strategies within an integrated reading and writing approach to improve: reading comprehension; vocabulary development; sentence and paragraph structure; writing about reading; basic research skills; discussion; study skills; and technical skills. [ND] --- # NC 197 — MATH LEVEL 2 No Credit. Lecture 18 hours. Provides students with the necessary knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office that is required to be successful in a computer science class and work experience class. Includes topics such as exponent properties, geometry, algebraic expressions and equations, and problem solving skills. [ND] --- # NC 198 — INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MICROSOFT WORD No credit. Lecture 4 hours, Laboratory 4 hours. Provides students with the basic skills that are essential to format, edit, and save documents using Microsoft Word. [ND] --- # NC 199 — INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT OUTLOOK No credit. Lecture 1.5 hours, laboratory 1.5 hours. Introduces the basic concepts of Microsoft Outlook by utilizing various functions and features of email, attachments, online calendar, messaging, and contacts. [ND] --- # NC 200 — INTRODUCTION TO BASIC KEYBOARDING No credit. Lecture 4 hours, Laboratory 4 hours. Beginning students will learn how to correctly keyboard the alphabet and punctuation keys with an emphasis on technique, accuracy, and speed. [ND] --- # NC 204 — A CAREGIVER'S GUIDE TO INFANTS AND TODDLERS No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Introduces developmental milestones of infants and toddlers by examining social and emotional needs, how infants and toddlers learn, and physical growth and health. Explores topics for caregivers, childcare trainees,and parents/guardians such as meaningful interactions, creating safe, healthy and nurturing environments, supporting skill and language development, and parenting styles. [ND] --- # NC 205 — A CAREGIVER'S GUIDE TO PRESCHOOLERS No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Introduces to caregivers, childcare trainees, and parents/guardians the developmental milestones and appropriate expectations for preschool-age children. Analyses their social-emotional needs, physical growth/health and how preschoolers learn and perceive the world around them. [ND] --- # NC 206 — A CAREGIVER'S GUIDE TO SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Introduces to caregivers, childcare trainees, and parents/guardians the developmental milestones and appropriate expectations for school-age children. Identifies children's social-emotional needs, physical growth/health and how best to support success in their education. [ND] --- # NC 207 — A CAREGIVER'S GUIDE TO TEENS No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Summarizes the developmental needs and milestone of teens (pre-teen to 18 years old) for caregivers, childcare trainees, and parents/guardians. Examines the social world, ever changing emotional needs, ways to maintain open and frequent communication and ways to set appropriate boundaries that both protect and allow for reasonable freedom. [ND] --- # NC 213 — HEALTHY PRINCIPLES FOR LIVING WITH DISABILITIES No Credit. Lecture 9 hours. Laboratory 27 hours. Provides healthy living strategies for people with intellectual disabilities. Includes nutrition, disease prevention, and application of physical fitness principles for wellness. [ND] --- # NC 214 — BABY AND ME. BILINGUAL No credit. Lecture 8 hours. Examines the importance of bonding and attachment, baby sign language, baby and yoga, infant massage, organic baby food and feeding routines, and learning activities for infants. Applies concepts through fun activities to do with participants' babies. Designed for caregivers and their infants from birth through 12 months. [ND] --- # NC 215 — BABY AND ME 2. BILINGUAL No credit. Lecture 8 hours. Examines the importance of baby sign language, baby and yoga, infant massage, organic baby food. Applies concepts through fun activities to do with participants' babies. Designed for caregivers and their infants from 13 months through 24 months. [ND] --- # NC 217 — DRONE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY & CINEMATOGRAPHY No Credit. Lecture 36 hours, laboratory 72 hours. Provides beginning to intermediate uses of remotely operated vehicles for digital imaging, photography, and cinematography. Covers safety precautions, team collaboration, intelligent mission planning, common video movements, high resolution image capture, and editing. [ND] --- # NC 220 — TRANSITIONING TO COLLEGE ESL No Credit. Lecture 36 hours. Prepares ESL students for credit college courses. Provides ESL students with language needed to navigate college applications, registration, assessment, course selection, and college study. Recommended for students at a novice-high level of English or higher, according to California Pathways. [ND] --- # NC 221 — COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR ESL No Credit. Lecture 36 hours. Provides the linguistic and basic technology skills English as a Second Language (ESL) learners need in order to be able to succeed in ESL classes, other classes, and everyday life. [ND] --- # NC 222 — ESL CONVERSATION OTHER MEDIA No Credit. Lecture 36 hours. Develops listening, speaking, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Explores different aspects of local and student cultures in social and transactional conversations through the use of different media (songs, short videos, social media, etc.) as learning tools. Recommended for students with novice-high proficiency or higher according to California Pathways or A2 or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. [ND] --- # NC 223 — ESL FOR FAMILY LITERACY No Credit. Lecture 24 hours. Develops oral and written communication skills in standard English within the context of child care, child rearing, and parenting. Strengthens listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills useful for communicating with and about children at different stages of development on topics including day-to-day care, health, education, and safety. This course is intended for non-native speakers of English who are parents, grandparents, and child care providers. This course is recommended for non-native speakers at novice-high level or higher according to California Path… --- # NC 224 — WORKPLACE ESL No Credit. Lecture 36 hours. Develops language and other basic skills required for participants to enter an initial job search and to build career-specific language in one of several "fast track" occupational training programs offered at Southwestern College. Recommended for students with novice-high proficiency or higher, according to California Pathways. [ND] --- # NC 225 — TOPICS IN VOCATIONAL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SKILLS No Credit. Lecture 36 hours. Develops reading skills, vocabulary-building strategies, writing skills, listening and oral communication skills, and study skills to help students master the content and requirements of a course required for a certificate of achievement or completion. The focus of this course will change depending on the vocational area that it serves. This course is designed for English as a Second Language students. [ND] --- # NC 250 — WORKFORCE READINESS: ATTITUDES, BEHAVIORS AND SKILLS EMPLOYERS EXPECT No Credit. Lecture 16 hours. Introduces key topics related to workplace attitudes, behaviors, skills, and personal attributes needed for success. Provides overview of employment goal planning, communication skills, transferable and soft skills, self-management, self-motivation, time management, and work-life balance. Initiates individual employment action planning and identification of community resources related to personal and professional goals. [ND] --- # NC 251 — WORKFORCE READINESS: PRESENTING YOURSELF TO POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS No Credit. Lecture 16 hours. Provides job seekers an overview of strategies and techniques for presenting themselves to employers. Explores self-marketing practices to apply to resume, social media, networking and interview efforts. Introduces use of Internet-based resources, emphasizing reputable websites, for developing a job search plan. Results in development of an initial professional online portfolio. [ND] --- # NC 252 — WORKFORCE READINESS: VOLUNTEER WORK AND OTHER WAYS TO GAIN EXPERIENCE FOR THE JOB MARKET No Credit. Lecture 16 hours. Presents information and strategies to gain workforce related experience and networking connections through volunteering. Designed to help individuals fill experience gaps or transition to a new career. Addresses identification of volunteer opportunities related to employment and career goals. Presents strategies to help move from volunteer work to paid employment. [ND] --- # NC 253 — WORKFORCE READINESS: CAREER EDUCATION OCCUPATIONS No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Designed to help students and job seekers interested in Career Education (CE) pathways to establish employment goals and effective job search plans. Emphasizes workforce success skills and strategies that enhance employability and job retention. Course sections may be offered for CE pathways in general or specific CE fields and occupations. [ND] --- # NC 281 — SUPPORT FOR INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA No Credit. 36 lecture hours. Serves as corequisite support for students enrolled in Intermediate Algebra whose assessment results indicate a need for additional instruction on topics from Elementary Algebra, and for those students who would like additional support. Reviews and reinforces the skills necessary to succeed in Intermediate Algebra. Focuses on numeracy, algebraic expressions, linear equations and functions, support for the core content, and study skills. Provides frequent and intensive instructor feedback and practice. [ND] (Same as: MATH 81 ) --- # NC 282 — SUPPORT FOR MATHEMATICS (GENERAL EDUCATION) No Credit. 36 lecture hours. Serves as corequisite support for liberal arts majors whose assessment results indicate a need for additional instruction on topics from Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, and for those students who would like additional support. Reviews and reinforces the skills necessary to succeed with introductory college-level mathematics. Focuses on numeracy, algebraic expressions, support for the core content, and study skills. Provides frequent and intensive instructor feedback and practice. [ND] (Same as: MATH 82 ) --- # NC 283 — SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE ALGEBRA No Credit. 36 lecture hours. Serves as corequisite support for students enrolled in College Algebra whose assessment results indicate a need for additional instruction on topics from Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, and for those students who would like additional support. Reviews and reinforces the skills necessary to succeed in College Algebra. Focuses on linear equations and functions, manipulation of algebraic expressions, polynomial operations, support for the core content, and study skills. Provides frequent and intensive instructor feedback and practice. [ND] (Same as: MATH 83 ) --- # NC 284 — SUPPORT FOR ELEMENTARY STATISTICS No Credit. 36 lecture hours. Serves as corequisite support for students enrolled in Elementary Statistics whose assessment results indicate a need for additional instruction on topics from Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, and for those students who would like additional support. Reviews and reinforces the skills necessary to succeed in introductory college-level statistics. Focuses on numeracy, algebraic expressions, support for the core content, and study skills. Provides frequent and intensive instructor feedback and practice. [ND] (Same as: MATH 84 ; STAT 84 ) --- # NC 285 — SUPPORT FOR APPLIED CALCULUS No Credit. 36 lecture hours. Serves as corequisite support for students enrolled in an Applied Calculus course whose assessment results indicate a need for additional instruction on topics from Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, and for those students who would like additional support. Reviews and reinforces the skills necessary to succeed in Applied Calculus. Focuses on linear equations and functions, quadratic equations and functions, manipulation of algebraic expressions, polynomial operations, support for the core content, and study skills. Provides frequent and intensive instructor fee… --- # NC 286 — SUPPORT FOR TRIGONOMETRY No Credit. 36 lecture hours. Reviews and reinforces the skills necessary to succeed in Trigonometry. Focuses on right triangle relationships, ratio and proportion, graphing, solutions to linear and quadratic equations, support for the core content, and study skills. Provides frequent and intensive instructor feedback and practice. (Serves as corequisite support for students enrolled in Trigonometry whose assessment results indicate a need for additional instruction on topics from Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, and for those students who would like additional support). [ND] (Same as: MAT… --- # NC 287 — SUPPORT FOR CALCULUS No Credit. 36 lecture hours. Serves as corequisite support for students enrolled in an Applied Calculus course whose assessment results indicate a need for additional instruction on topics from Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, and for those students who would like additional support. Reviews and reinforces the skills necessary to succeed in Applied Calculus. Focuses on linear equations and functions, quadratic equations and functions, manipulation of algebraic expressions, polynomial operations, support for the core content, and study skills. Provides frequent and intensive instructor fee… --- # NC 288 — SUPPORT FOR CALCULUS 2 ( MATH 251 ) No Credit. Lecture 36 hours. Serves as corequisite support for students in Calculus 2. Focuses on polynomial and rational equations/functions, conic sections, polynomial and rational expression operations, sequences and series, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, polar coordinates, support for the core content, and study skills. Provides frequent instructor feedback and practice. [ND] (Same as: MATH 88 ) --- # NC 289 — SUPPORT FOR CALCULUS 3 ( MATH 252 ) No Credit. Lecture 36 hours. Serves as corequisite support for students third semester Calculus. Focuses on vectors, matrices, conic sections, polynomial operations, trigonometric functions and identities, polar curves, support for the core content, and study skills. Provides frequent instructor feedback and practice. [ND] (Same as: MATH 89 ) --- # NC 301 — ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE: INTRODUCTION TO THE ELECTRICAL TRADE, INDUSTRY AND CONSTRUCTION SAFETY I No credit. Lecture 75 hours. Explores and identifies safety issues surrounding construction jobsites, installation of electrical systems, and job-site hazards. Identifies safe work practices and personal protective equipment. Meets the requirements of a certified electrical trainee program. Reviews basic math operations. Provides an OSHA 10 General Industry Safety Order certification upon successful course completion. --- # NC 302 — ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE: INTRODUCTION TO THE ELECTRICAL TRADE, INDUSTRY AND CONSTRUCTION SAFETY II No credit. Lecture 75 hours. Provides an introduction to algebraic and trigonometric concepts and application of their principles to solve basic electrical equations and layout conduit bends. Trains students how to apply basic electrical theory to predict circuit behavior. Introduces students to the National Electric Code. --- # NC 303 — ELECTRICAN TRAINEE: ADVANCED DC CIRCUIT CONCEPTS; INTRODUCTION TO 3Ø CIRCUITS AND NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE APPLICATION No credit. Lecture 75 hours. Provides students with an introduction the study of circuit analysis techniques including series, parallel and combination DC circuits, and elementary 3Ø. Presents the National Electric Code (NEC) and associated legal requirements, and trains students in the application of regulations and proper use of testing instrumentation. --- # NC 304 — ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE: AC CIRCUIT CONCEPT APPLIED ELECTRONICS, AND NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE APPLICATION No credit. Lecture 75 hours. Introduces students to the study of AC theory. Explores inductance and capacitance, and the effect of their reactance on AC circuits. Develops student understanding of the application of electronic concepts and components, the National Electric Code (NEC) legal requirements, and how to apply regulations. --- # NC 305 — ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE: DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITS, CONDUCTOR CHARACTERISTICS AND APPLICATION, AND NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE No credit. Lecture 75 hours. Introduces students to digital logic concepts, and conductor characteristics and applications. Provides hands-on, real-world applications, including troubleshooting, problem solving and regulations compliance. --- # NC 306 — ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE: OVERCURRENT PROTECTION, LIGHTING SYSTEMS, BASIC BLUEPRINTS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE No credit. Lecture 75 hours. Introduces students to the study of blueprints and specifications. Presents use and application of the National Electric Code to over current protection, panel boards, and lighting systems. --- # NC 307 — ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE: GROUNDING SYSTEMS, ADVANCED BLUEPRINTS AND SPECIFICATIONS, MOTOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION, AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE No credit. Lecture 75 hours. Focuses on the advanced concepts of blueprints and specifications in electrical work. Introduces students to the study of motor design and hands-on applications. Presents additional concepts from the National Electric Code. --- # NC 308 — ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE: MOTOR CONTROL PRINCIPLES, GENERATORS AND POWER SUPPLIES, AND NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE No credit. Lecture 75 hours. Introduces and explores techniques for controlling AC and DC motors. Examines conventional and breaking technologies for power generation. Presents and applies relevant National Electric Code. --- # NC 309 — ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE: TRANSFORMER THEORY , LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND TEST EQUIPMENT No credit. Lecture 75 hours. Presents and explores the theory and field application of transformers. Addresses electrical test equipment operation and their use. Discusses special equipment for security systems. Introduces management and leadership principles for supervisors. --- # NC 310 — ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE: SPECIALTY SYSTEMS No credit. Lecture 75 hours. Examines specialty electrical systems commonly found in building construction. Provides students with knowledge of fire alarm systems, closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, telephone systems, cable television (CATV & MATV) systems, local area networks (LANs), fiber optic data systems, heating and air conditioning control systems, and lightning protection systems. --- # NC 311 — OPTICAL TECHNICIAN I No Credit. Lecture 45 hours. Provides participants training for entry-level employment in the Optical Field as an Optician or Optometric Assistant. Lectures cover anatomy and terminology pertaining to the eye, optical theory, and spectacle lens design. Practical instruction provides hands-on training verified through a skills check-off system. Includes topics for study and preparation for the National Opticianry Certification Exam (NOCE) administered by the American Board of Opticianry. [ND] --- # NC 312 — OPTICAL TECHNICIAN II No credit. Lecture 45 hours. The second part of a two part program that will provide participants training for entry-level employment in the Optical Field as an Optician or Optometric Assistant. Lectures cover anatomy and terminology pertaining to the eye, optical theory, and spectacle lens design. Practical instruction provides hands-on training verified through a skills check-off system. Includes topics for study and preparation for the National Opticianry Certification Exam (NOCE) administered by the American Board of Opticianry. [ND] --- # NC 313 — WORKFORCE AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Introduces students to communication approaches within business, organizational and professional relationships. Introduces students to the concept of mindfulness and listening. Explores interview techniques and presentation strategies. [ND] --- # NC 314 — JUST SELL IT: PERSUASIVE STRATEGIES AND ELEVATOR SPEECHES No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Prepares students to be effective communicators in the workplace. Introduces students to persuasive approaches, compliance gaining strategies and rhetorical paradigms. Explores rhetorical appeals and crafting of persuasive arguments. Develops students' ability to construct persuasive presentations and elevator speeches. [ND] --- # NC 315 — COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Provides students with an introduction to communication leadership theories in practical applications. Explores leadership styles and approaches to effective and ineffective leadership. Establishes key leadership attributes that create effective communication in groups and teams in the workplace environment. [ND] --- # NC 316 — EXPLORING CULTURE, DIVERSITY, AND INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Explores culture and diversity. Establishes understanding in cultural dimensions that can shape interactions and influence work relationships. Promotes an understanding of the stages involved in entering into a new culture and workplace environment. [ND] --- # NC 321 — WORDS MATTER: ENHANCING VOCABULARY SKILLS No credit. Lecture 18 hours. Expand personal, academic, and workplace vocabulary. Uses short texts (news articles and short stories) and fun activities (puzzles and games) to interact with unfamiliar words and expressions and learn and apply a variety of practical vocabulary development strategies. [ND] --- # NC 322 — UNDERSTANDING ACADEMIC READING MATERIALS No credit. Lecture 18 hours. Teaches students a wide-variety of strategies to better understand academic texts, like essays, articles, reports and textbook chapters. [ND] --- # NC 323 — READING AND EVALUATING HOT TOPICS No credit. Lecture 18 hours. Develops students' critical reading and thinking skills and promotes critical consciousness, active citizenship, and fair-minded practices. Teaches students to identify authors' common means of persuasion. Promotes in-depth inquiry for exploring controversies surrounding one or more contentious topics. [ND] --- # NC 325 — CAREER EXPOSURE AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS SKILLS No Credit. Lecture 8 hours, laboratory 16 hours. Designed to provide an awareness of local career education occupations, training and job opportunities. Introduces students to career education information and exploration. Provides opportunity to perform hands-on skills activities for a particular industry. (This course will focus on different, specific fields of career education as noted in the class schedule) [ND] --- # NC 327 — REMOTE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL No credit. Lecture 18 hours. Equips students with knowledge about the regulations and procedures governing the safe and legal operation of small remotely operated aircraft systems (sUAS), commonly referred to as "drones." Coincides with the knowledge areas in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Part 107 knowledge test for a Remote Pilot Certificate. Intended to prepare students for the FAA written examination required for students to become commercial sUAS pilots. [ND] (Same as: AERO 107 ; GEOG 107 ) --- # NC 328 — INTRODUCTION TO DRONE TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS No credit. Lecture 36 hours, laboratory 72 hours. Introduces small, remotely operated aircraft systems (drones), including applications, safety, maintenance, mission planning, flying, and data acquisition (multispectral images, photos, and videos). [ND] (Same as: AERO 108 ; GEOG 108 ; ART 188 ; FTMA 108 ) --- # NC 330 — INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION STUDIES AND JOURNALISM No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Provides students an introduction the field of Communication Studies and Journalism. Explores popular career pathways and trajectories. Develops one's ability to understand the various factors that affect human communication behavior in social, educational, and workplace environments. Introduces communication expectations in identity, social, cultural, education, and workplace contexts. [ND] --- # NC 331 — LIFE HACKS: NOTETAKING FOR ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS No Credit. Lecture 6 hours. Presents science-driven techniques to improve notetaking and journaling skills. Introduces major notation styles for daily scheduling, habit tracking, mood tracking, learning, retention, and general life skills. Develops students' creativity through artistic cues. Provides analog and digital options for notetaking. [ND] --- # NC 340 — BASIC AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE I No credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36. Introduces basic general automotive tool and shop equipment use, as well as general customer service skills. Focuses on classroom instruction providing automotive terminology and identification. [ND] --- # NC 341 — BASIC AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE II No credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36 hours. Introduces basic general automotive maintenance of automobiles. Focuses on classroom instruction providing "how-to" information. Emphasizes hands-on lab activities for student mastery of basic skills. [ND] --- # NC 342 — SERVICE ADVISOR I No credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36. Introduces students to the duties and responsibilities that an automotive service consultant/advisor performs in the workplace. Focuses on communication, product knowledge, and shop operations including service writing programs, parts expediting and technical tools and resources. This course aligns with ASE C1 Test task list. [ND] --- # NC 343 — SERVICE ADVISOR II No credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36. Builds on Service Advisor I to expand student knowledge and understanding of duties and responsibilities of automotive service consultants/advisors. Introduces new topics related to communication, product knowledge, and shop operations including service writing programs, parts expediting and technical tools and resources. This course aligns with ASE C1 Test task list. [ND] --- # NC 344 — PARTS ADVISOR I No credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36. Introduces students to the aftermarket wholesale and retail automobile parts industry and related workplace preparation. Focuses on general operations, customer relations and sales skills, vehicle system knowledge, catalog information, and inventory management and merchandising. [ND] --- # NC 345 — PARTS ADVISOR II No credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36. Builds on Parts Advisor I basic knowledge of the aftermarket wholesale and retail automobile parts industry needs. Focuses on general automotive knowledge, proper vehicle identification, and preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence Examination (ASE) P2. [ND] --- # NC 350 — INTRODUCTION TO HYBRID, ELECTRIC, AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES No credit. Lecture 9 hours, laboratory 36 hours. Introduces students to Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fueled vehicles. Emphasizes on the safety, hazards, and basic component identification. [ND] --- # NC 351 — BASIC HYBRID, ELECTRIC, AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE CONCEPTS No credit. Lecture 27 hours, laboratory 36 hours. Focuses on power electronics and battery systems. Distinguishes the differences and similarities of the technology incorporated in Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fueled vehicles. [ND] --- # NC 370 — ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PARAMEDIC ENRICHMENT 58. No Credit. Lecture 16 hours, laboratory 64 hours. Enhances the didactic and skills set forth by the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSES-2021) for Paramedic Students. Includes electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, simulated emergency calls, medication administration and other life-saving paramedic level skills, theory and practice. [ND] --- # NC 380 — ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR MANUFACTURING No credit. Lecture 30 hours, laboratory 20. Introduces students to several skills needed in the manufacturing industry such as: print reading, CAD basics, workplace math review, and quality assurance basics. This is accomplished in a series of hourly related workshops. [ND] --- # NC 381 — EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS FOR MANUFACTURING No credit. Lecture 10 hours, laboratory 10. Focuses on the importance of interpersonal skills, thinking skills and personal qualities in the Manufacturing Technology field. Focuses on topics such as work safety, integrity, customer service, creative/innovative thinking and problem solving. Enables students to compete in the global market. [ND] --- # NC 382 — INTRODUCTION TO SOLID WORKS No credit. Lecture 20 hours, laboratory 20. Introduces the design process and knowledge of current technology software and manufacturing machines that help to produce finished designs. Focuses on the basics of building parts, dimensioning, tolerances, manufacturing drawings and assemblies. [ND] --- # NC 383 — LEAN MANUFACTURING No credit. Lecture 20 hours, laboratory 10. Introduces methods for the elimination of waste within a manufacturing system. Addresses waste created through overburden and waste created through unevenness in the work loads. [ND] --- # NC 384 — COMPUTER NUMERIC CONTROL (CNC) BASICS No credit. Lecture 10 hours, laboratory 20. Covers fundamentals of machine shop theory and safe practices. Provides familiarization with tools, equipment, and practices. Students are provided classroom and laboratory learning experiences. [ND] --- # NC 385 — ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR MANUFACTURING MAINTENANCE No credit. Lecture 20 hours, laboratory 15. Focuses and identifies the basic maintenance fundamentals and scheduled maintenance procedures. Reviews and examines accepted maintenance procedures and practices. [ND] --- # NC 386 — MAINTENANCE CONTROLS AND PROCESSES No credit. Lecture 20 hours, laboratory 20. Introduces basic manufacturing processes and controls. Focuses on material properties that may affect final product and design guidelines. [ND] --- # NC 400 — MEDICAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (MEDOP) VESL I: HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS COURSE SUPPORT No credit. Lecture 90 hours. Develops reading skills, vocabulary-building strategies, writing skills, listening and oral communication, and study skills to assist students with content and requirements of the MedOp program. Emphasizes an introduction to the healthcare profession and medical terminology. Presents information about personal wellness and college support services for new college students. [ND] --- # NC 401 — MEDICAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (MEDOP) VESL II: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY COURSE SUPPORT No credit. Lecture 90 hours. Supports students in Medical Terminology. Emphasizes construction, pronunciation, spelling and use of medical terminology in the context of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Reinforces reading skills, vocabulary-building strategies, writing skills, listening and oral communication, and study skills. Helps students master content and requirements of the MedOp program. [ND] --- # NC 402 — PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (PCC) VESL I COURSE SUPPORT No credit. Lecture 108 hours. Introduces occupation-specific terminology and communication skills for the patient care coordinator work environment. Emphasizes language skills in the context of chronic diseases, documentation, social interactions with patients. Speeds the transition to careers by pairing ESL and patient care coordinator instructors in the classroom simultaneously. Part one of a two-course series. [ND] --- # NC 403 — PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (PCC) VESL II COURSE SUPPORT No credit. Lecture 108 hours. Develops communication skills and expands occupation-specific terminology for the patient care coordinator work environment. Emphasizes language skills in the context of cultural competency, health coaching, motivational interviewing. Speeds the transition to careers by pairing ESL and patient care coordinator instructors in the classroom simultaneously. Part 2 of a 2-course series. [ND] --- # NC 404 — CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) VESL I: LECTURE SUPPORT No credit. Lecture 99 hours. Enhances student success in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)lecture course. Develops vocabulary-building strategies, and reading, writing, listening, oral communication, and study skills to help students master the content and requirements of the CNA lecture course. Presents information about personal wellness and college support services to manage workplace, educational, social and financial issues. [ND] --- # NC 405 — CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) VESL II: LAB SUPPORT No credit. Lecture 50 hours. Enhances student success in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) laboratory class. Develops vocabulary-building strategies, and reading, writing , listening, oral communication, and study skills necessary for the CNA clinical context. Focuses on practical application of language, sentence structure, and pronunciation needed to communicate effectively with clients. [ND] --- # NC 441 — CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) No credit. Lecture 99 hours. [Corequisites: NC 442 .] Provides theory and practical application of skills needed to function as a certified nursing assistant in a long-term care facility. Focuses on entry-level skills for high quality bedside patient care and enhances awareness of career opportunities in health care. [ND] --- # NC 442 — CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT LAB No Credit. Laboratory 162 hours. [Corequisites: NC 441 .] Functions as the companion laboratory class for NC 441 . Emphasizes long-term care nursing experiences in clinical settings. [ND] --- # NC 443 — HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) No credit. Lecture 40 hours. Prepares Certified Nurse Assistant's for certification as a Home Health Aide by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Allows students to function as an entry-level worker on a health care team or with a home health agency. Includes training on the medical and social needs of the client, personal care services, nutrition, and cleaning and care tasks in the home. [ND] --- # NC 446 — ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & DEMENTIA TRAINING No credit. Lecture 8 hours. Covers a variety of topics specific to those who are living with Alzheimer's Disease or other types of dementia and how to manage the different aspects of care needed. This course curriculum has been developed by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). [ND] --- # NC 521 — ACUTE CARE NURSING ASSISTANT No Credit. Lecture 54 hours. Prepares the long-term care nursing assistant to function in the acute care setting. Follows the California state approved Acute Care Nurse Assistant model curriculum. Includes disease processes of various body systems, surgical procedures, related treatments, and responsibilities of the acute care CNA. [ND] (Same as: CNA 21 ) --- # NC 522 — ACUTE CARE NURSING ASSISTANT LAB No Credit. Laboratory 54 hours. Provides companion clinical experience for NC 521 . Emphasizes care of the patient in acute care medical-surgical, orthopedic, rehab, cardiac, and pediatric settings. [ND] (Same as: CNA 21L ) --- # NC 1001 — CREATING ART FROM EVERYDAY OBJECTS No Credit. Lecture 6 hours, laboratory 12 hours. Techniques to create gifts and decorations from common objects found around the home. Covers paper collage, basic stenciling, and some rubber stamping. [ND] --- # NC 1002 — CUSTOMER SERVICE: CUSTOMER APPRECIATION APPRECIATION No Credit. Lecture 6 hours. Explores key skills and attitudes necessary to effectively meet the needs of customers. Introduces concepts and appropriate techniques for dealing with internal and external customers, enhancing customer satisfaction, increasing customer retention, and ensuring positive communication. [ND] --- # NC 1003 — CUSTOMER SERVICE: MASTERING COMMUNICATION No Credit. Lecture 6 hours. Introduces effective and positive communication that is key to customer service success. Focuses on the communication process including common barriers to effective communication. Covers verbal and nonverbal communication, as well as listening skills. Explores and provides opportunity to practice the techniques of effective communication. [ND] --- # NC 1005 — SELF-PACED CAREER ASSESSMENT No Credit. Lecture 1.5 hours, laboratory 4.5 hours. Designed to help job seekers and those individuals considering a career change to assess their career interests, basic skills, and transferable skills. Self-paced format utilizing a combination of paper-pencil and online assessment measures with results presented in a way that is useful for job search or career planning purposes. Career counselor will provide the interpretation of the assessment results. [ND] --- # NC 1006 — CUSTOMER SERVICE---DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE No Credit. Lecture 6 hours. Introduces information and concepts about how conflict inhibits good business. Explores the causes and impact conflict can have on customer service. Reviews strategies and techniques for resolving tough issues and how to turn a difficult customer into a loyal one. [ND] --- # NC 1007 — CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER No Credit. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 5 hours. Provides the professional rescuer with the knowledge and skills to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) to a victim in an emergency. Necessary for anyone wishing to become a BLS instructor; follows the guidelines of both the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association. [ND] --- # NC 1009 — MENTOR AND COACH FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE IN THE WORKPLACE No Credit. In today's workplace, the ability to train and coach others to maximize continuous improvement and on-the-job learning is a necessary skill and resource. Assess others' potential for growth and build strategies to improve performance and production goals. [ND] --- # NC 1010 — AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION (AED) No Credit. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize a victim in need of the Automated External Defibrillation (AED) device and to properly use the AED. [ND] --- # NC 1014 — OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PROFESSIONAL No Credit. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to victims of respiratory emergencies, by using breathing devices such as suction, oral and airway adjuncts, resuscitation masks, bag-valve masks, and supplemental oxygen. Follows both the American Red Cross and the National Safety Council (Green Cross) guidelines. [ND] --- # NC 1015 — ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE AND HAVE MORE TIME FOR FUN No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Provides instruction on how to organize your life so you have time to do the things you really want to do. Increases quality time through techniques and strategies to organize paperwork, clutter, and finances. Emphasizes overcoming procrastination. [ND] --- # NC 1016 — WRITING FOR LIFE Designed to give individual help to students with everyday written correspondence, from seeking employment to letters to credit bureaus. Focuses on basic email correspondence, proficiency and etiquette, and stylish concerns for business letters. [ND] --- # NC 1022 — PEDIATRIC BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND FIRST AID No Credit. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 4 hours. Provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and provide basic care for respiratory, cardiac and first aid emergencies in children and infants. Follows the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid guidelines. [ND] --- # NC 1025 — ARITHMETIC REFRESHER No credit. Lecture 18 hours. Provides students with the opportunity to improve their arithmetic skills that will be necessary to succeed in Pre-Algebra. Includes operations on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and rates. Uses personalized computer-assisted instruction to refresh those concepts identified as needed for each student. [ND] --- # NC 1026 — ARITHMETIC REFRESHER II No credit. Provides students the opportunity to improve their arithmetic skills that will be necessary to succeed in Prealgebra. Includes operations on fractions through operations on decimals. Uses personalized computer-assisted instruction to refresh those concepts identified as needed for each student. [ND] --- # NC 1027 — ARITHMETIC REFRESHER III No credit. Provides students the opportunity to improve their arithmetic skills that will be necessary to succeed in Prealgebra. Includes the topics: fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, rates, and proportions. Uses personalized computer-assisted instruction to refresh those concepts identified as needed for each student. [ND] --- # NC 1030 — BEANS, BREAD, AND RICE ON THE PLATE The 21st Century has been called the pacific century. What is defining the emerging Pacific Rim regionalism? Is South County a potential hub for fostering closer ties between Japan, Mexico, and the United States? Third of three courses in a diversity management certificate. [ND] --- # NC 1031 — DIVERSITY DOES NOT EQUAL POLITICAL CORRECTNESS No Credit. Diversity is a dilemma from campus classroom to corporate boardroom. What do "culture wars" and "one America" mean? Can diversity be managed? Is a borderless world order the future? First of three courses in a diversity management certificate. [ND] --- # NC 1032 — SIMPLY RACE AND SEX No Credit. Latin-Asianization is creating a majority-minority California. What commodities are to be mediated in popular culture? How will "browning" affect public relations, advertising, and marketing? Second of three courses in a diversity management certificate. [ND] --- # NC 1033 — SUCCESS IN NURSING No Credit. Lecture 24 hours. Designed to assist enrolled nursing students to be successful in the VN and ADN programs. Included are test-taking strategies as well as basic mathematics, reading comprehension, time management, communication, and critical thinking as they apply to the nursing curriculum. [ND] --- # NC 1039 — BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) INSTRUCTOR No Credit. Lecture 12 hours, laboratory 4 hours. Designed to advance the Basic Life Support (BLS) provider to the position of instructor. Teaches the instructor candidate the components and delivery of cognitive and psychomotor skills training used for BLS training. [ND] --- # NC 1041 — IT FIGURES-SENSIBLE MEAL CHOICES FOR OLDER ADULTS No Credit. Lecture 18 hours. Teaches older adults the basics of planning a healthy menu. Students will learn how to eat healthy meals at minimum cost and with very little waste. [ND] --- # NC 1046 — BASIC BOATING AND WATER SAFETY No Credit. Lecture 4 hours. Provides the student with a basic understanding of the personal boating safety, boating laws, navigational rules and aids, small vessel operation, boating accident prevention, and water rescue. Leads to certification from the California Department of Boating and Waterways. [ND] --- # NC 1050 — COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS No Credit. Lecture 8 hours. Brings awareness to the older adult of the many resources and opportunities available in the community. Emphasizes resources for housing, employment, health and wellness, recreation, education, culture, transportation, legal services, social, and volunteer opportunities. [ND] --- # NC 1051 — INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS No Credit. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Covers basic computer skills such as proper start-up and shutdown procedures; use of mouse and keyboard commands; basic file management; creating, saving, and printing a document using word-processing software; e-mails; and basic Internet searches. [ND] --- # NC 1052 — BASIC WATER RESCUE No Credit. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Provides individuals such as public safety personnel, aquatic fitness instructors, and aquatic therapists with information and skills necessary to recognize, prevent, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Prepares individuals for aquatic emergencies by teaching them to protect themselves when assisting others. [ND] --- # NC 1053 — ART THERAPY No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Focuses on the use of art as a creative expression and a therapeutic process. Utilizes a variety of art media to promote self-expression, to develop coping skills, and to mediate emotional and physical challenges and limitations. Designed for older adults, this course is also appropriate for anyone who wants to enhance the quality of their life. [ND] --- # NC 1054 — FAMILY CHILDCARE BUSINESS I No credit. Examines the process of setting up an in-home childcare business. Introduces analysis and implementation of a business plan including enrollment of children, contracts, bookkeeping, and legal considerations. Explores creative ways to use available space and materials for a developmentally appropriate environment. [NC] --- # NC 1055 — FAMILY CHILD CARE BUSINESS II No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Identifies caregivers' responsibilities regarding health, safety, and nutritional needs of children. Focuses on providing a safe environment for children and procedures for dealing with illness, medications, and reporting suspected child abuse or neglect. [NC] --- # NC 1056 — FAMILY CHILDCARE BUSINESS III No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Examines major theories in child development with an emphasis on practical application for the family child care provider. Explores guidance techniques using negotiation, problem solving techniques, and positive reinforcement. [ND] --- # NC 1057 — FAMILY CHILDCARE BUSINESS IV No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Provides information and practice in helping children express feelings of loss, separation, and anxiety. Examines community resources for families and children in crisis as specific resources for providers for program improvement (toy and material lending, provider support groups, field trips, and free/low cost materials). [ND] --- # NC 1058 — FAMILY CHILDCARE BUSINESS V No Credit. Lecture 12 hours. Examines the concept of developmentally appropriate practices as applied to the home learning environment. Analyzes the basic "whole child" approach to developing a curriculum for young children. Explores the role of a caregiver in providing an inclusive and multicultural environment rich in diversity and acceptance of the individual. [ND] --- # NC 1063 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN FOR MARINE SAFETY PERSONNEL Lecture 20 hours, laboratory 4 hours Refresher course for marine safety personnel covering first aid with emphasis on emergencies involving artificial respiration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillation, oxygen therapy, care for fractures, bleeding, poisoning and burns. Additional topics include exposure, drugs, emergency rescues, childbirth and Body Substance Isolation procedures (BSI). --- # NC 1064 — BOATING SAFETY PADDLE SPORTS LEADER TRAINING No Credit. Lecture 12 hours, laboratory 12 hours. Designed for those pursuing careers as recreation assistants in aquatic recreation programs. Covers small craft safety, general operations, basic rescue, skill development and instructional methods in teaching kayaking, canoeing, and outrigger canoeing. Successful completion leads to certification in small craft, basic rescue and paddle sports leader. Recommended for American Canoeing Association (ACA) instructor preparation. [ND] --- # NC 1069 — CUSTOMER SERVICE: MANAGING CHANGE No Credit. Lecture 6 hours. Explores our natural tendencies and the tendencies of our customers to resist change in the workplace. Introduces techniques for handling change and how to introduce change to our customers. Provides practice of change management techniques. [ND] --- # NC 1070 — CUSTOMER SERVICE: DECISION MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING No Credit. Lecture 6 hours. Explores techniques for making business decisions and solving problems. Introduces decision-making styles and when each style might be applied. Reviews how to assess a situation, prioritize the urgency of tasks, and select the steps for successful completion. [ND] --- # NC 1071 — CUSTOMER SERVICE---TIME AND STRESS MANAGEMENT Workplace demands efficiency and productivity. Manage our time and stress has an impact on our ability to perform above company standards. Juggle more work and changes with less time and still "keep your cool". Explore time management techniques at work that will help you stay in balance. Be both more efficient and happier in the workplace. [ND] --- # NC 1073 — CUSTOMER SERVICE---THE RIGHT ATTITUDE No credit. Examines how the right attitude has a positive impact on the workplace and our interactions with customers. Reviews how attitudes at work positively and negatively affect customer service, the company image, productivity, employee retention, and company growth. Explores techniques for maintaining a professional attitude. [ND] --- # NC 1074 — CUSTOMER SERVICE: TEAM BUILDING No Credit. Lecture 6 hours. Explores how working as teams in business can increase productivity, enhance project management, reduce business conflicts, and create superior customer service. Identifies team opportunities that can be applied to your company. Examines the "roles" in a team and how to be both a leader and team player. Provides practice of new skills in typical business scenarios. (Former NC 51V)[ND] --- # NC 1081 — FIRST RESPONDER SWIFT WATER RESCUE TRAINING I No Credit. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Designed for first responder personnel. Covers basic water rescue, victim retrieval, use of rescue equipment and personnel protection protocols. Special emphasis on the hazards of swift water dynamics. [ND] --- # NC 1082 — FIRE - MARINE SAFETY SERVICE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR/ESOPHAGEAL- TRACHEAL AIRWAY TRAINING No Credit. Lecture 8 hours, laboratory 14 hours. Students pursuing a career in the fire-marine safety service field. Provides background information, treatment procedures, and case management of the sudden cardiac arrest victim, using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Esophageal-Tracheal Airway (ETAD) in a marine setting. [ND] --- # NC 1085 — FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUCTIONAL EVALUATION AND TRAINING No Credit. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 6 hours. Provides the teaching assistant candidates in marine and public safety service settings with knowledge and training required to communicate, demonstrate, and remediate skills performance in training settings. Core curriculum includes instruction on maintaining a safe, professional learning environment, demonstration and evaluation of manipulative skills, equipment maintenance and inventory control systems, and knowledge of the guidelines of authorizing agencies. --- # NC 1089 — HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SEMINAR No Credit. Lecture 16 hours Overview of human resource management in the United States, including assessment, information systems, compensation, job analysis and design, training, evaluation, and employee relations. [ND] --- # NC 1090 — HISTORY OF THE INTERNET No Credit. Lecture 6 hours The Internet has quickly become a common part of modern society. But what exactly is the Internet? How did it start? And how did it become so popular? History of the Internet is a lecture course covering the evolution of the Internet from its beginnings, noting key turning points and milestones that have contributed to its growth. [ND] --- # NC 1092 — INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY No Credit. Lecture 9 hours, laboratory 3 hours Introduction to the field of Educational Technology and the theory and practice of instructional design. Intended for individuals planning on incorporating technology into their classrooms; those interested in pursuing their studies through technological means (i.e. online education); or those simply interested in learning more about the current trends in the educational and training fields. Includes educational games, simulations and virtual reality, as well as the future of the Internet in the everyday classroom. [ND] --- # NC 1093 — FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUCTOR TRAINING FOR RECREATION ASSISTANTS No Credit. Lecture 6 hours. Designed for instructors and instructor candidates to learn and update fundamental teaching skills. Focuses on learning theory, characteristics of learners and instructors, and information on how to conduct a course within the guidelines of national certification agencies. Emphasizes paper processing, class planning, evaluating the training process, and representing the standards of the agencies. [ND] --- # NC 1096 — BUSINESS LAUNCH ACADEMY No Credit. Lecture 16 hours. Equips students with tools and strategies for starting businesses. Combines business education, practical application, and personalized mentorship in a 16-hour intensive course. Prepares participants to launch and sustain business ventures successfully. [ND] --- # NC 1098 — LIFEGUARDING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING No Credit. Lecture 26 hours. Explores all vocational recreation leadership requirements to become a certified lifeguard instructor for those pursuing employment in aquatic safety and recreation. Emphasizes the development of instructional materials, methods of presentation, techniques of evaluation, and rescue skill requirements associated with professional lifeguarding in pool and waterpark settings. [ND] --- # NC 1099 — BUSINESS LAUNCH ACADEMY No Credit. Lecture 16 hours. Equips students with tools and strategies for starting businesses. Combines business education, practical application, and personalized mentorship in a 16-hour intensive course. Prepares participants to launch and sustain business ventures successfully. [ND] --- # NC 1104 — TRIGONOMETRY REFRESHER No Credit. Lecture 9 hours. Provides a review to students who wish to refresh their trigonometry skills. Includes topics such as trigonometric functions; radian measure of angles; graphs of sine, cosine, and tangent; trigonometric equations and inverse trigonometric equations; and law of sines and cosines. Consists of personalized computer-assisted instruction to refresh those concepts identified as needed for each student. [ND] --- # NC 1148 — ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA REFRESHER No Credit. Lecture 18 hours. Provides individualized instruction of topics in Elementary and Intermediate Algebra. Consists of direct instruction and computer assisted instruction to identify levels of knowledge and refresh concepts as needed for each student. Serves students in need of just-in-time course support, and/or students who preparing for algebra based exams. [ND] --- # NC 2001 — INTRODUCTION TO EFFECTIVE PARENTING Lecture 24 hours Designed to increase positive and nurturing parenting skills. Focuses on child growth and development, family dynamics, health and safety, and social/emotional development. [ND] --- # NC 2109 — MODERN DANCE I No Credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36 hours. Emphasizes the study of contemporary modern dance as performance art consisting of basic dance technique, fundamental rhythms applicable to dance, and elements of dance design for the beginner. [ND] (Same as: DANC 109 ) --- # NC 2113 — BALLET I No Credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36 hours. Emphasizes the study of beginning classical ballet techniques consisting of a barre warm-up and center work, including adagio, allegro, jumps, turns, and locomotor movement. [ND] (Same as: DANC 113 ) --- # NC 2117 — JAZZ DANCE I No Credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36 hours. Emphasizes the study of beginning jazz dance techniques, consisting of a structured warm-up, center work, locomotor movement, and jazz dance combinations set to contemporary jazz music. [ND] (Same as: DANC 117 ) --- # NC 2137 — AMERICAN BALLROOM AND SOCIAL DANCE I No Credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36 hours. Emphasizes ballroom dance forms presenting beginning steps for fox-trot, waltz, current Latin dances, and swing dances. [ND] (Same as: DANC 137 ) --- # NC 2141 — LATIN DANCE I No Credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36 hours. Covers beginning dance skills, dance patterns and variations for Latin social dances, including cha cha, bachata, cumbia, danzon samba, merengue, mambo, salsa, and rhumba. [ND] (Same as: DANC 141 ) --- # NC 2145 — AFRICAN DANCE I No Credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36 hours. Introduces beginning level dance skills and traditional dance steps for African cultural dances including the background and significant meaning of the dances. [ND] (Same as: DANC 145 ) --- # NC 2150 — TAP I No Credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36 hours. Emphasizes the study of beginning tap techniques to instill musicality and creativity consisting of center, across-the-floor, and dance combinations. [ND] (Same as: DANC 150 ) --- # NC 2170 — HIP HOP I No Credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36 hours. Integrates a structured warm-up and theoretical explanation of weight, alignment, rhythmic components, and interpretation of style. Presents urban street dance in a step-by-step format designed to increase stamina, stress motor memory, and teach ethnic style. [ND] (Same as: DANC 170 ) --- # NC 2181 — MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE I No Credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36 hours. Emphasizes the study of beginning musical theatre dance techniques by performing pieces of choreography used in Broadway and off-Broadway musicals. Requires a final theatrical performance. [ND] (Same as: DANC 181 ) --- # NC 2190 — BALLET FOLKLORICO I No Credit. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 36 hours. Introduces beginning level dance skills and traditional dance steps for folk dances from various regions of Mexico including the background and significant meaning of the dances. [ND] (Same as: DANC 190 ) --- # NC 3067 — BRASS, WOODWIND, AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS I Provides the opportunity for older adults to participate in beginning- level group and private instruction on any of the following instruments: trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophones, and percussion. [ND] (Same as: MUS 119A ) --- # NC 3068 — STRING INSTRUMENTS, PIANO, AND VOICE I Provides beginning level group and private instruction for older adults on any of the following: violin, viola, cello, contrabass, guitar, piano, voice. [ND] (Same as: MUS 193A ) --- # NC 3069 — JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE I No credit. Lecture 18 hours. Laboratory 72 hours. Provides older adult students the opportunity to perform in a choral ensemble with aural and score analysis of jazz vocal literature from its traditional roots to the present at a beginning level. Emphasizes historical context, performance practice, style, and interpretation. Public performance required. [ND] (Same as: MUS 136A ) --- # NC 3070 — MARIACHI GARIBALDI I No credit. Laboratory 126 hours. Provides the opportunity for older adults to perform professional-level, traditional mariachi music in an intermediate ensemble. Emphasizes authentic mariachi style, excellence in personal and group performance, repertoire building, sight-reading music, playing and transposing songs by ear, memorization techniques, working and performing in a group, stage presence and other aspects of performance, and overall professionalism. [ND] (Same as: MUS 157A ) --- # NC 3071 — ORCHESTRA I No credit. Laboratory 72 hours. Provides the opportunity for older adult string, woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists to perform in a beginning-level symphony orchestra. Explores various styles of orchestral literature including classical, contemporary, popular, and new music compositions. [ND] (Same as: MUS 175 ) --- # NC 3072 — PLANT AND HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE No credit. Lecture 54 hours. Laboratory 54 hours. Emphasizes the study of plant structures, physiology, taxonomy, growth processes, propagation and growth media, plant-soil-climate relationships, and the importance of plants for food, fiber, and ornamental purposes. [ND] --- # NC 3077 — GUITAR ENSEMBLE I No credit. Laboratory 72 hours. Provides the opportunity for older adult classical guitarists to perform in a beginning-level Guitar Ensemble. Explores various styles of guitar literature including baroque, classical, jazz and popular music. [ND] (Same as: MUS 163A ) --- # NC 3078 — LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE I No credit. Laboratory 72 hours. Provides the opportunity for older adults to perform in a beginning-level Latin Jazz Ensemble. Explores various styles of Latin music including Brazilian Samba/Bossanova, Caribbean Salsa, Merengue and others. [ND] (Same as: MUS 165A ) --- # NC 3079 — INTRODUCTION TO IMPROVISATION No credit. Laboratory 72 hours. Introduces the fundamentals of improvisation and small jazz ensemble performance groups including history, theory, aesthetics, and contemporary criticism of jazz. Emphasizes performance techniques and stylistic interpretation in basic blues and other jazz standard styles. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is required. For older adults. [ND] (Same as: MUS 162 ) --- # NC 3080 — CONCERT BAND I No credit. Laboratory 72 hours. Provides the opportunity for older adult woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists to perform in a beginning-level concert band. Explores various styles of band literature including classical, contemporary, popular, and new music compositions. [ND] (Same as: MUS 158 ) --- # NC 3081 — GOSPEL CHOIR I No Credit. Laboratory 72 hours. Underlines and defines the Spirituals and Black Gospel with aural and historical analysis. Emphasizes and practices vocal and performing techniques, interpretive skills, and performance practice. Requires public performance. [ND] (Same as: MUS 179A ) --- # NC 3082 — POPULAR VOCAL TECHNIQUES No Credit. Laboratory 54 hours. Provides training in the performance of popular singing styles for older adults. Explores the development of interpretive techniques such as rhythmic variation and phrasing as needed for solo work and background singing in jazz, rock, blues, country, folk, and easy listening. Includes stage deportment and microphone techniques. [ND] (Same as: MUS 143 ) --- # NC 3083 — LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION No Credit. Lecture 25 hours, laboratory 75 hours. Covers proper methods of estimating, laying out, and installing landscape hardscape features including concrete, paver patios, walkways, garden retaining walls, wood decks and fences, overhead shade structures, benches, and planters. Includes proper knowledge and use of building materials. [ND] (Same as: LNT 124 ) --- # ORN 209 — BASIC PERIOPERATIVE NURSING Provides opportunities for the Registered Nurse seeking employment in the operating room. Introduces the guidelines from the Association of Operating Room Nurses that includes: aseptic technique, staff and patient safety, surgical management, consent, surgical high risk factors, sentinel events, and professional issues. [D] --- # ORN 211L — PERIOPERATIVE NURSES TRAINING LABORATORY Emphasizes setting priorities, care of the perioperative patient, and adapting to emerging technology in the surgical setting. Provides information about the ORN functioning independently in the perioperative setting. Enhances skill and knowledge base that is required in the surgical setting. [D; CSU] --- # PD 100 — LIFELONG SUCCESS Applies physiological, social, and psychological principles to college, work and life success. Uses assessment of personality, interests, skills, and values to identify major and career options. Uses learning styles, psychological principles of learning, life management, and creative and critical thinking techniques to promote health and lifelong learning. [D; CSU, UC] --- # PD 100A — CAREER PLANNING: CAREER AND MAJOR SELECTION Assists students in identifying a career and major through the use of assessment instruments and exploration of their interests, values, skills, personality type, and goals as they relate to careers and the world of work. [D; CSU] --- # PD 100C — CAREER PLANNING: JOB SEARCH SKILLS Designed to assist students in organizing a job search plan. This plan will include labor market analysis, resume writing, job applications, and interviewing. [D; CSU] --- # PD 100D — LIFELONG SUCCESS Applies physiological, social, and psychological principles to college, work and life success. Uses assessment of personality, interests, abilities, and values to identify major and career options. Uses learning styles, psychological principles of learning, life management, and creative and critical thinking techniques to promote health and lifelong learning. [D; CSU] --- # PD 101 — ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE Designed to assist students in obtaining skills and knowledge necessary to reach their educational objectives. Includes career exploration, time management, campus resources, decision making, and educational planning. [D; CSU] --- # PD 101D — ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE Designed to assist students in obtaining knowledge necessary to reach their educational objectives. Includes career exploration, time management, campus resources, decision making, and educational planning. [D; CSU] --- # PD 109 — WORK SUCCESS---SUCCESSFUL WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR Designed to assist students in identifying and employing appropriate workplace behavior. Students will study, share, and observe workplace scenarios to better prepare for future career placement. All students will demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate business and office etiquette. [D; CSU] --- # PD 110 — COLLEGE SUCCESS SKILLS A team-taught, comprehensive course designed to assist students in attaining lifelong academic, professional, and personal success. Includes critical thinking and analysis; time and task management; learning styles; personal and educational goals and values; physiosocial and psychological health; memory and concentration; academic study strategies; and use of college resources. [D; CSU] --- # PD 114 — TRANSITIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION Covers a step-by-step approach toward identifying and describing psychosocial, physiological, and academic matters involved with transition to higher education. Includes a study of the culture and rules of higher education, effective decision making skills and strategies, motivation, goal attainment, cultural competency, finance and budgeting, college resources, researching university selections, and health and safety. [D; CSU; UC] --- # PD 116 — STUDENT SEMINAR Teaches students of all ages strategies for academic and personal success. Develops essential study and interpersonal skills. Includes current issues in higher education, college support services, library and academic technology services, and campus information used throughout the student's academic career. [D; CSU] (Same as: LS 116 ) --- # PD 200 — CRITICALLY THINKING ABOUT CAREER CHOICE : SELF, COMMUNITY, AND SOCIETY Applies the oral and written principles of critical thinking with a focus on concepts of life and career theories. Includes topics about the stages and standards of thinking, fallacies of reasoning, logic, and effective problem solving to examine personal, academic, cultural, community, and societal perspectives on career decision making. [D; CSU; UC] --- # PD 290 — OCCUPATIONAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I Introduces principles and skills acquired in the Vocational Education major to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a total of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # PD 291 — OCCUPATIONAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION II Applies beginning-level principles and skills acquired in the Vocational Education major to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a total of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # PD 292 — OCCUPATIONAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION III Provides intermediate-level principles and skills acquired in the Vocational Education major to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a total of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # PD 293 — OCCUPATIONAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IV Covers advanced-level principles and skills acquired in the Vocational Education major to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a total of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # PHIL 101 — INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY Investigates the issues, methodologies, and practice of philosophy through the analysis of primary texts with a particular focus on the nature of reality, boundaries of thought, and the origin and validity of values. Explores the world's wisdom traditions leading toward the cultivation of independent philosophical thought. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PHIL 100] --- # PHIL 103 — LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING Develops the critical reading, writing, and reasoning skills necessary for both academic success and good citizenship. Introduces deductive and inductive reasoning, propositional and sentential logic, as well as the systematic study of fallacies in reasoning. Emphasizes the practical applications of logic in daily life. Includes analytical and argumentative writing exercises. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PHIL 110] --- # PHIL 106 — WORLD RELIGIONS Covers the philosophical significance of major themes in religious thought. Studies the comparative and contrasting features of major religious philosophies, including an examination of the historical background and contemporary outlook. [D; CSU; UC] --- # PHIL 107 — ASIAN PHILOSOPHY Explores the major philosophical traditions of central and East Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, and the impact those traditions have on Asian culture. Examines the patterns of Asian philosophy leading toward the cultivation of a greater appreciation of non-Western philosophical thought. [D; CSU; UC] --- # PHIL 120 — ETHICS: THEORY AND PRACTICE Covers critical examination of the basis of morality. Analyzes various ethical theories in terms of their origin, development, and application. Discusses the application of ethical theories to current and moral issues. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PHIL 120 ] --- # PHIL 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of philosophy of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # PHS 101 — INTRODUCTION TO THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES Introduces basic physics and chemistry with emphasis on the understanding and significance of accepted fundamental principles. Explores contemporary issues such as energy production versus environmental problems as well as the methods, limitations, and societal implications of scientific advancement. [D; CSU; UC] --- # PHS 101L — INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE LABORATORY Introduces basic physics and chemistry with an emphasis on the understanding and significance of accepted fundamental principles. Provides laboratory exercises to solidify concepts learned in the Introduction to Physical Sciences lecture course. [D; CSU; UC] --- # PHS 110 — INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY Introduces the physical, chemical, biological, and geological foundations of the global ocean system. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: GEOL 110 ; GEOG 110 ) --- # PHS 111 — OCEANOGRAPHY LABORATORY Provides a laboratory setting for students to become familiar with the physical, chemical, biological, and geological foundations of the oceanic environment. [D; CSU; UC] --- # PHS 154 — INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING Introduces fundamental concepts of electromagnetic radiation and its interactions with various media. Explores commonly used sensors and techniques of remote sensing. [D] (Same as: GEOG 154 ) --- # PHS 155 — INTRODUCTION TO IMAGE ANALYSIS Introduces principal concepts related to processing, analysis, enhancement, correction, and interpretation of images. Includes photogrammetry, information extraction, and scientific visualization. [D] (Same as: GEOG 155 ) --- # PHS 290 — WORK EXPERIENCE IN PHYSICAL SCIENCES Introduces principles and skills acquired in Physical Sciences majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # PHS 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of physical science of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # PHYS 104 — ESSENTIAL MATH SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS Introduces and teaches mathematical techniques for engineers and scientists. Covers functions, dimensional analysis, inequalities, matrices, vectors, logarithms and curve fitting. Emphasizes functions and graphing. Includes graphic and numerical applications of trigonometry, circular and inverse functions, and practical applications of right and oblique triangles. Requires a CAS graphing calculator. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: CHEM 104 ; ENGR 104 ) --- # PHYS 125 — GENERAL PHYSICS A trigonometry-based physics course intended mainly for students in architecture and other applied technology programs. Includes kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, statics, fluid, and heat. Students majoring in life sciences should enroll in the PHYS 150 series instead. [D; CSU] --- # PHYS 150 — FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS I Constitutes the first of a two-semester, calculus-based sequence intended mainly for majors in the life sciences. Includes kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, fluids, waves, sound, simple harmonic motion, and thermodynamics. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PHYS 105 (with PHYS 151 )] --- # PHYS 151 — FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS LABORATORY I Constitutes the lab component of PHYS 150 (Fundamentals of Physics I). Includes kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, fluids, waves, sound, simple harmonic motion, and thermodynamics. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PHYS 105 (with PHYS 150 )] --- # PHYS 152 — FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS II Constitutes the second of a two-semester, calculus-based sequence intended mainly for majors in the life sciences. Includes electrostatics, magnetism, DC circuits, optics, and modern physics. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PHYS 110 (with PHYS 153 )] --- # PHYS 153 — FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS LABORATORY II Constitutes the lab component of PHYS 152 (Fundamentals of Physics II). Includes electrostatics, magnetism, DC circuits, optics, and modern physics. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PHYS 110 (with PHYS 152 )] --- # PHYS 270 — PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I Introduces classical mechanics. Includes vectors, motion in one to three dimensions, Newton's laws of motion, friction, equilibrium, work, energy, gravitation, rotational motion, and periodic motion. Provides the first of a three-semester calculus-based sequence intended mainly for majors in the physical sciences and engineering. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PHYS 205] --- # PHYS 271 — PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS LABORATORY I Provides laboratory experience to supplement PHYS 270 . [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PHYS 205] --- # PHYS 272 — PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II Introduces electricity, magnetism, and fluid mechanics. Includes electric field, potential, resistance, capacitance, magnetic field, inductance, electromagnetic induction, direct and alternating current, and fluid mechanics. Second of a three-semester, calculus based sequence intended mainly for majors in the physical sciences and engineering. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PHYS 210] --- # PHYS 273 — PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS LABORATORY II Provides laboratory experience to supplement PHYS 272 . [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PHYS 210] --- # PHYS 274 — PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS III Introduces thermodynamics, waves, optics, and modern physics. Includes the first and second law of thermodynamics, mechanical waves, sound waves, electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics, physical optics, special relativity, quantum mechanics, and atomic spectra. Third of a three-semester, calculus-based sequence intended mainly for majors in the physical sciences and engineering. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PHYS 215] --- # PHYS 275 — PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS LABORATORY III Provides laboratory experience to supplement PHYS 275 . Covers thermodynamics, electromagnetic waves, geometric and physics optics, relativity, quantum mechanics, and atomic physics. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PHYS 215 (with PHYS 274 )] --- # PHYS 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of physics of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # POLS C1000 — AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Part 1: 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. Part 2: Surveys the processes and institutions of the United States, California, and local government. Analyzes and discusses a variety of topics and current issues, including education, health, civil liberties and rights, proposed laws, and policies and budgets. (Part… --- # PORT 101 — ELEMENTARY PORTUGUESE I Designed to enable beginning students to carry out basic interpersonal communications. Emphasizes the structures and vocabulary necessary to carry out simple conversations. Includes an introduction to Portuguese- speakers' world views, behaviors, attitudes, and contributions to the world. Equivalent to two years of high school Portuguese. [D; CSU; UC] --- # PORT 102 — ELEMENTARY PORTUGUESE II Provides continuation of PORT 101 . Designed to further enable students to carry out basic interpersonal communication and acquire structures and vocabulary to talk about hobbies, chores and pastimes, vacations, childhood, health, important events, and goals. Emphasizes the study of Portuguese speakers' worldviews. Equivalent to three years high school Portuguese. [D; CSU; UC] --- # PORT 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of Portuguese of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # PS 101 — INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE Surveys the major political philosophers, ideologies, concepts, systems and significant issues/events of Western civilization and their impact on the world with emphasis on the historical development of American political institutions, governmental processes, U.S. Constitution, and California state government and politics. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU) [D; CSU; UC; C-ID POLS 150] --- # PS 102 — INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Surveys the processes and institutions of the United States, California, and local government. Analyzes and discusses a variety of topics and current issues, including education, health, civil liberties and rights, proposed laws, and policies and budgets. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC; C-ID POLS 110] (Same as: POLS C1000 ) --- # PS 103 — INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT Introduces comparative government and politics through both an analytical and institutional approach utilizing history and socio-economic development of the country, evolution of power structure within various regimes, and norms and roles of each society. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID POLS 130] --- # PS 104 — INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Emphasizes the historical and geographical perspectives of political relations among contemporary nation states, including the dynamics of transnationalism, diplomacy, the struggle for power, as well as war and peace. Critically examines theories and significant patterns in world politics. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID POLS 140] --- # PS 120 — INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY AND THOUGHT Surveys political philosophy and the history of political thought to contextualize and explain developments in important approaches to government while also examining the relevance of theory to basic contemporary political problems such as power, justice, freedom, authority, equality, liberty, and ideal government. [D; CSU] --- # PS 200 — PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Covers key issues in public administration and social policy. Emphasizes government structure and public decision-making process, organizational behavior, effectiveness of criminal justice policies, economic development strategy, zoning, and land use considerations. [D; CSU] (Same as: PA 200 ) --- # PS 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of political science of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # PSYC C1000 — INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY Part 1: 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. Part 2: Introduces the student to the scientific study of human behavior through the analysis of facts, theories, and concepts. Emphasizes biological, social, and cognitive influences on behaviors, such as learning, memory, perception, sexuality, personality, development, psychological disorders, and group behavior. A… --- # PSYC 101 — GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY Introduces the student to the scientific study of human behavior through the analysis of facts, theories, and concepts. Emphasizes biological, social, and cognitive influences on behaviors, such as learning, memory, perception, sexuality, personality, development, psychological disorders, and group behavior. Attention also given to historical developments and experimental techniques. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PSY 110] (Same as: PSYC C1000 ) --- # PSYC 106 — HUMAN SEXUALITY Explains the processes involved in the experience of human sexual activity. Emphasizes the role of psychological, physiological, and social aspects applicable to human sexuality, including topical commentaries on sexually transmitted infections, child abuse, contemporary sexual activities and lifestyles, and methods of treatment utilized for healthy sexuality. [D; CSU; UC] --- # PSYC 109 — THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DEATH AND DYING Covers a comprehensive survey of death and dying focused on psychological, social, physical, emotional, and cultural aspects of behavior. Explores issues such as the death of a spouse, child or parent, medical and legal ethics involving death, suicide, funerals, and healthcare systems available to the dying and their survivors. [D; CSU; UC] --- # PSYC 116 — INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Examines human behavior and personality development in a social context. Includes an investigation of topics such as social cognition, self-identity, social perception, attitudes, conformity, stereotypes, group dynamics, aggression, and altruism. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PSY 170] (Same as: SOC 116 ) --- # PSYC 201 — ACADEMIC AND CAREER OPTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY Explores academic and career options in psychology. Covers information on post-baccalaureate options in psychology and related fields. Fosters the identification of career-related strengths and interests. Introduces topics such as resources in psychology, undergraduate advising, and career services. [D; CSU] --- # PSYC 211 — INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY Introduces principles and theories of cognitive psychology. Covers important aspects of cognitive psychology, including cognitive neuroscience, perception, attention, memory, knowledge, visual imagery, language, problem-solving, judgement, decision-making, and reasoning. [D; CSU; UC] --- # PSYC 230 — DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Examines the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the individual throughout the life span. Includes the development of the individual, beginning with conception and prenatal development and continuing through infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, late adulthood, and death and dying. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PSY 180] --- # PSYC 250 — ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Emphasizes the study of psychological disorders in children, adolescents, adults, and the aged. Focuses on description, assessment, and treatment of abnormal behavior patterns. Includes disorders of stress, eating, anxiety, and personality, as well as affective disorders, schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, neurocognitive disorders, and ethical issues related to the mental health profession. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PSY 120] --- # PSYC 255 — INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH Introduces scientific methodology in psychology with an emphasis on descriptive, experimental, and applied research. Teaches the American Psychological Association writing style for empirical report writing. This course is intended for psychology majors and behavioral science students interested in the processes of research. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PSY 200] --- # PSYC 260 — INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY Focuses upon the study of human behavior from a physiological perspective. Emphasizes the brain and its relationship to behaviors such as perception, emotion, motivation, learning, memory, arousal, sleep, and psychological disorders. Discusses evolutionary explanations, along with genetic and hormonal influences. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PSY 150] --- # PSYC 270 — STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Emphasizes the basic statistical methods and analyses commonly used in social science research. Addresses descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, statistical inference, correlation, linear regression, ANOVA, chi-square tests, t-tests, and application of technology for statistical analysis of data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SOCI 125; C-ID MATH 110 (with PSYC 271 )] (Same as: SOC 270 ) --- # PSYC 271 — DATA ANALYSIS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY Uses SPSS statistical software and the computer as a tool and for calculating statistics and analyzing data in Psychology and Sociology. Emphasis is placed on data entry, graphing, hypothesis testing, and statistical analyses. This course is intended for psychology and other behavioral science majors and anyone interested in using statistical analysis software for research purposes. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MATH 110 (with PSYC 270 )] (Same as: SOC 271 ) --- # PSYC 280 — STATISTICAL METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Emphasizes the basic statistical methods and analysis commonly used in social science research. Addresses descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, statistical inference, correlation, linear regression, ANOVA, chi-square tests, t-tests, and application of technology for statistical analysis of data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education. Includes application of technology (SPSS) for statistical analysis of data. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MATH 110 ] (Same as: SOC 280 ) --- # PSYC 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of psychology of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus. --- # PA 200 — PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Covers key issues in public administration and social policy. Emphasizes government structure and public decision-making process, organizational behavior, effectiveness of criminal justice policies, economic development strategy, zoning, and land use considerations. [D; CSU] (Same as: PS 200 ) --- # PA 290 — WORK EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Introduces principles and skills acquired in Public Administration-related majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a total of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU] --- # RDG 100 — ACADEMIC READING AND COLLEGE SUCCESS Enhances college literacy strategies, develops learning and success strategies, and heightens cultural competencies while contextualizing culturally-relevant topics from a range of disciplines, including history, humanities, criminal justice, political science, ethnic studies, health, biology, sociology, psychology, and more. [D; CSU] --- # RDG 158 — COLLEGE READING AND CRITICAL THINKING Develops students' college reading strategies and analytical thinking and reasoning skills needed to critically examine academic materials across all fields of study. Applies contextual strategies to culturally sensitive topics and non-fiction reading materials that reinforce critical analysis and heighten cultural competence. [D; CSU; UC] --- # RE 101 — REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES Features an introductory course for the consumer or the career-minded individual. Focuses on real property laws pertaining to contracts, deeds, land titles, liens, escrow, leases, financing, land description, and brokerage. [D; CSU] --- # RE 102 — REAL ESTATE PRACTICE Focuses on practical day-to-day operations in real estate brokerage. Emphasizes listing procedures, comparative market analysis, computer skills, multiple listing service use, Internet research, effective advertising, sales techniques, financing, appraising, property management, leasing, and ethics. [D; CSU] (Note: Real Estate license is accepted in lieu of completion of RE 101 .) --- # RE 104 — REAL ESTATE FINANCE Develops a practical working knowledge of financing and mathematical formulas of real estate finance and appraisal for financing purposes. (Note: RE License is accepted in lieu of completion of RE 101 .) [D; CSU]] --- # RE 106 — LEGAL ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE Covers California real estate law, including the more complex aspects of ownership, use, and transferability of real estate. (Note: Real estate license is accepted in lieu of completion of RE 101 .) [D; CSU] --- # RE 110 — REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL Covers the principles and methods of appraisal as they may be used in listing or selling property, including establishing or interpreting appraisal information. [D; CSU] --- # RE 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of real estate of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # REC 101 — INTRODUCTION TO RECREATION SERVICES AND LEISURE STUDIES Provides an introductory survey course for students pursuing a career in recreation services. Covers historical and philosophical foundation of leisure activities, the socio-economic importance of leisure, and the development of recreation in the public, private, and commercial sectors of America. [D; CSU] --- # REC 110 — RECREATION LEADERSHIP Provides principles and practices of effective leadership in recreation and leisure settings with emphasis on program planning, implementation, and evaluation in social recreation activities for the various age groups: preadolescence, adolescence, adults, and seniors. [D; CSU] --- # REC 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of recreation of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # SES 101 — INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY STUDIES Studies the growth of the human population and its effects on energy and climate demands with an emphasis on the built environment. [D; CSU] (Same as: LNT 101 ) --- # SES 102 — INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY GENERATION, DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND EFFICIENCY Introduces renewable energy systems and electrical circuit concepts from generation to storage and delivery. Discusses conservation methods for energy efficiency needed to meet California energy policies. [D; CSU] --- # SES 105 — CALIFORNIA GREEN CODE AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES Emphasizes the proper interpretation of the CAL-Green Building Code and green building technologies. Provides inspectors, designers, and contractors with the latest code requirements and national standards to promote sustainable communities. Includes site planning and development, energy conservation, storm water pollution prevention, and basic sustainability concepts. [D] (Same as: CI 105 ) --- # SES 110 — INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING SCIENCE Studies the relationship between human biology and the environment as applied to building design. Emphasizes sustainable building design, building information modeling, and passive energy strategies. [D; CSU] --- # SES 120 — THE ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING Provides hands-on study of residential and commercial building energy. Includes energy auditing methods of existing homes and new construction. Analyzes residential design and strategies for energy efficiency. Prepares students to take the California H.E.R.S. Level I certification examination. [D; CSU] --- # SES 201 — BEGINNING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING Introduces Building Information Modeling (BIM), an integrated process built on coordinated information for architectural projects. Improves drawing coordination, enhances accuracy, reduces waste, and enables better-informed decisions. Develops skills in the architectural field using Revit Architecture building information modeling software. [D; CSU] --- # SES 205 — BUILDING ENERGY ANALYSIS USING BIM Utilizes Building Information Modeling (BIM) in conjunction with energy modeling software to allow designers and developers to create more accurate building energy simulations incorporating performance, sustainability, and cost with respect to reduced environmental impact. [D; CSU] --- # SOC 101 — INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Examines the central concepts and perspectives of sociology. Includes the basics of sociological theory, socialization, culture, groups and organizations, the mass media, deviance and social control, social stratification, racial and ethnic inequality, family, religion, education, government, the economy, the environment, population, health, social movements, and social change. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SOCI 110] --- # SOC 106 — RACE AND ETHNICITY Introduces the sociological study of race and ethnicity in a global context. Compares theoretical perspectives in examining patterns of interaction among racial and ethnic groups. Analyzes identity and the processes of sociocultural boundary construction and deconstruction. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SOCI 150] --- # SOC 107 — SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION Introduces an analysis of religion as a dynamic and transnational social phenomenon. Distinguishes the respective subcultures of religious diversity and their prophetic revelations. Contrasts religiosity and its influence on class, ethnic, gender, political, racial, and social locations of identity. [D; CSU; UC] --- # SOC 110 — CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS Examines contemporary social problems, with emphasis on overarching causes and consequences. Includes topics such as crime, poverty, inequality, government, politics, the family, education, the environment, and warfare. Evaluates the role of power structures and dominant ideology in the construction of these social problems as well as possible interventions and solutions (D; CSU; UC; C-ID SOCI 115) --- # SOC 116 — INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Examines human behavior and personality development in a social context. Includes an investigation of topics such as social cognition, self-identity, social perception, attitudes, conformity, stereotypes, group dynamics, aggression, and altruism. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PSY 170] (Same as: PSYC 116 ) --- # SOC 135 — SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY Examines the changing definition and construct of the family in America with an emphasis on the social, economic, and political influences affecting the images, ideals, and realities of this most central social institution. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SOCI 130] --- # SOC 140 — SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER Explores the social construction of gender through a sociological lens. Examines gender as a varied personal and cultural experience, a system of power, privilege, and oppression, as well as a primary factor of social organization. Engages intersectional, queer, feminist, and antiracist frameworks throughout the course. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SOCI 140] --- # SOC 255 — INTRO TO SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS Examines fundamental elements of empirical research and the ways in which sociologists gather, evaluate and critique data. Includes attention to the nature of theory, hypotheses, variables, research design, qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, and the ethics of research. Incorporates computer applications such as SPSS to facilitate statistical analysis. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SOCI 120] --- # SOC 270 — STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Emphasizes the basic statistical methods and analyses commonly used in social science research. Addresses descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, statistical inference, correlation, linear regression, ANOVA, chi-square tests, t-tests, and application of technology for statistical analysis of data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SOCI 125; C-ID MATH 110 (with SOC 271 )] (Same as: PSYC 270 ) --- # SOC 271 — DATA ANALYSIS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY Uses SPSS statistical software and the computer as a tool and for calculating statistics and analyzing data in Psychology and Sociology. Emphasis is placed on data entry, graphing, hypothesis testing, and statistical analyses. This course is intended for psychology and other behavioral science majors and anyone interested in using statistical analysis software for research purposes. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MATH 110 (with SOC 270 )] (Same as: PSYC 271 ) --- # SOC 280 — STATISTICAL METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Emphasizes the basic statistical methods and analysis commonly used in social science research. Addresses descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, statistical inference, correlation, linear regression, ANOVA, chi-square tests, t-tests, and application of technology for statistical analysis of data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education. Includes application of technology (SPSS) for statistical analysis of data. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID MATH 110 ] (Same as: PSYC 280 ) --- # SOC 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of sociology of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # SPAN 101 — ELEMENTARY SPANISH I Focuses on beginning interpersonal communication. Covers structures and vocabulary to talk about family, daily activities, food, and city and school life. Introduces students to worldviews, values and traditions of the Spanish Speaking world, including the United States. Designed for students with very little or no knowledge of Spanish. Equivalent to two years of high school Spanish. (Not designed for students who already speak Spanish.) [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SPAN 100] --- # SPAN 101A — INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY SPANISH Focuses on basic beginning interpersonal communications. Covers structures and vocabulary to talk about family, school, everyday and weekend activities. Introduces Spanish speakers' worldviews. Designed for students without prior knowledge of Spanish. This course corresponds to the first year of high school Spanish. Not intended for students who speak Spanish. Not open to students with credit in SPAN 120 or SPAN 101 . [D; CSU; UC] --- # SPAN 101B — CONTINUATION OF ELEMENTARY SPANISH Continuation of SPAN 101A , equivalent to second half of SPAN 101 . Focuses on basic beginning interpersonal communication. Covers structures and vocabulary to talk about work, career plans, food, relationships, going places and the weather. Introduces Spanish speakers' worldviews. Designed for students with little knowledge of Spanish. This course corresponds to the first two years of high school Spanish. Not intended for students who speak Spanish. Not open to students with credit in SPAN 120 or SPAN 101 . [D; CSU; UC] --- # SPAN 101H — HONORS ELEMENTARY SPANISH I Focuses on basic beginning interpersonal communication in a highly interactive environment. Covers structures and vocabulary to talk, write and read about family, daily activities, obligations, weather, employment, school, and food. Introduces Spanish speakers' worldviews enriched by the reading and discussion of short beginning-level novels. Designed for students with very little or no knowledge of Spanish. Not intended for students who speak Spanish. This course corresponds to the first two years of high school Spanish. [D; CSU; UC] --- # SPAN 102 — ELEMENTARY SPANISH II Expands students' understanding of Spanish speakers' worldviews, and enhances their ability to carry out basic interpersonal communication and to acquire structures and vocabulary to talk about a variety of topics such as hobbies, fashion, fitness and technology. Equivalent to three years of high school Spanish. (Not designed for students who already speak Spanish.) [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SPAN 110] --- # SPAN 201 — INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I Provides extensive review of all first-year structures. Focuses on interpersonal communication for intermediate students. Covers grammatical structures and vocabulary necessary to discuss personal relations, family, travel, health, environment, media, art, and culture. Introduces readings reflecting Spanish speakers' worldviews. This course corresponds to the fourth year of high school Spanish. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SPAN 200] --- # SPAN 202 — INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II Continuation of SPAN 201 . Focuses on student's ability to communicate at an intermediate high level, on topics including careers, history, civilization, environment, literature, art, values, and politics in Spanish-speaking countries. Includes further study of complex grammatical structures and literary selections. This course corresponds to the fourth year of high school Spanish. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SPAN 210] --- # SPAN 215 — SPANISH FOR BILINGUALS I Provides bilingual students the opportunity to improve their reading, writing, and formal speaking skills. Emphasizes Hispanic culture and literature and focuses on the professional use of Spanish in the work world. Not intended for students with a high school diploma from a Spanish-speaking country. Equivalent to two years of high school Spanish for Bilinguals coursework. [D; CSU; UC] --- # SPAN 216 — SPANISH FOR BILINGUALS II Continuation of SPAN 215 . Offers bilingual students the opportunity to acquire advanced writing, reading, and grammar skills. Focuses on real-life tasks reflecting the use of formal Spanish in the global community and the job market. Emphasizes formal oral and written Spanish, and a greater appreciation of Hispanic culture and literature. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SPAN 230] --- # SPAN 221 — INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE FOR BILINGUALS Provides second year of study for bilingual students of Spanish. Includes introductory study of Latin American and Peninsular literature to the intermediate native speaker. Emphasizes reading, writing, and analysis of fiction, drama, and poetry. Includes the use of current technology to research class topics. [D; CSU; UC] --- # SPAN 225 — INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND WRITING ON SPANISH CULTURE Provides class discussions conducted in Spanish for the intermediate student. Emphasizes the spoken language with some writing practice and the development of practical vocabulary and useful phrases. Includes conversations at the intermediate level that will center around social, cultural, and historical issues dealing with Spain. [D; CSU; UC] --- # SPAN 226 — INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION AND WRITING ON LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE Provides class discussions conducted in Spanish for the intermediate student. Emphasizes the spoken language with some writing practice and the development of practical vocabulary and useful phrases. Includes conversations at the intermediate level that will center around social, cultural, and historical issues dealing with the Latin American experience. [D; CSU; UC] --- # SPAN 228 — SPANISH FOR HEALTHCARE Enhances the vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills of intermediate speakers to engage professionally with Spanish-speaking patients, their families, and other medical professionals. Emphasizes practical scenarios like documenting medical history, writing documents, and discussing injuries and procedures. Examines cultural competence and the subtleties of language use in healthcare settings. [D; CSU] --- # SPAN 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in some area of Spanish of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU] --- # ST 110 — INTRODUCTION TO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY Introduces operating room nursing, aseptic techniques, disinfection, sterilization, instruments, and equipment. Includes supplies needed for general, gynecologic, thoracic, cardiovascular, and orthopedic surgery. Emphasizes moral, ethical, legal responsibilities, basics of patient care, communication, professional behavior, stress management, and medications used in the surgical process. [D; CSU] --- # ST 120 — SURGICAL LABORATORY Provides laboratory practice in basic surgical technique, asepsis, instrumentation, and surgical procedures in the major specialties. Includes a simulated operating room, and operating room scenarios. [D; CSU] --- # ST 130 — ADVANCED OPERATING ROOM TECHNIQUES Presents advanced concepts of patient care, aseptic technique, and microbiology. Examines the subspecialties of ear, nose, throat, eye, neurosurgery, urology, pediatric, and plastic surgery. Reviews the varied hospital models, as well as the role of each member of the healthcare team. [D, CSU] --- # ST 140 — PRACTICUM: MAJOR SURGICAL SPECIALTIES Provides clinical experience in the intraoperative setting. Emphasizes first or second scrub role. Includes augmented clinical hours in the campus laboratory, focusing on instrumentation, equipment, and supplies in the specialties of neurology, urology, ENT, eye, plastics, laparoscopic, orthopedic, and pediatric surgery. [D; CSU] --- # ST 150 — CURRENT CONCEPTS IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY Presents current topics and concepts encountered in the surgical setting, with emphasis on developing awareness of moral, ethical responsibilities, and surgical conscience. Includes resume writing and required job skills. [D; CSU] --- # ST 160 — PRACTICUM: SUBSPECIALTIES Provides clinical intraoperative experience under both instructor and preceptor supervision. Clinical experience focuses on functioning as first scrub, and solo scrub in all specialties. Emphasizes independent clinical experience in the major specialties of general, gynecological, orthopedic, thoracic, and vascular surgery. [D; CSU] --- # ST 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in surgical technology of particular interest to the student. [D; CSU] --- # STAT C1000 — INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS Part 1: 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. Part 2: Emphasizes probability… --- # SWHS 110 — INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES Introduces students to social welfare and the societal institutions in the United States that structure the provision of social services. Covers a historical perspective on the development of United States social work and human services. Includes special attention on current service delivery systems, their policies and procedures, and the tasks of culturally responsive social workers and human service workers within those settings. Offers students the opportunity to complete volunteer work at a social service or community service agency, observing how social workers attempt to address social… --- # SWHS 112 — INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY/ ADDICTIONS Studies the basic concepts of chemical dependency and addictions. Analyzes chemical dependency from an interdisciplinary level and on examining the socio-cultural patterns of dependency. Focuses on individual's potential as a chemical dependency paraprofessional. [D; CSU] --- # SWHS 114 — GROUP DYNAMICS IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING Studies of the theory and application of group counseling approaches, methods and techniques related to substance use/addiction treatment. Emphasizes on the dynamics of small, interpersonal process group interaction. Provides students opportunities to develop effective interpersonal communication skills and leadership skills from an interdisciplinary perspective. [D; CSU] --- # SWHS 116 — CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS IN ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG COUNSELING Focuses on co-occurring disorders, a condition which occurs when a person has a substance use disorder and a separate psychiatric diagnosis or other mental health-related symptoms. Provides definitions and terms related to co-occurring disorders and the principles that guide systems of care for persons with co-occurring disorders. [D; CSU] --- # SWHS 118 — CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY/ADDICTIONS INTERNSHIP Provides students with a hands-on learning experience through a directed field study resulting from the cooperative effort of a provider agency, the instructor, and the student. Emphasizes enabling the student intern to learn and experience the work of an alcohol and other drug counseling professional. [D; CSU] --- # SWHS 120 — SOCIAL WORK FIELDS OF SERVICE Offers a supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution to apply knowledge and learn new skills outside of the classroom environment. Provides an opportunity to develop skills that would facilitate gaining employment in the human services field. [D; CSU] --- # SWHS 120A — SOCIAL WORK FIELDS OF SERVICE Offers a supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution to apply knowledge and learn new skills outside of the classroom environment. Provides an opportunity to develop skills that would facilitate gaining employment in the human services field. [D; CSU] --- # SWHS 120B — SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES FIELDWORK Offers students a supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution, allowing them to apply knowledge and learn new skills outside of the classroom environment. Provides students with an opportunity to observe, practice, and develop skills that would facilitate gaining employment in the human services field. [D;CSU] --- # SWHS 154 — LAW, ETHICS, AND SKILLS IN ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS COUNSELING Covers legal and ethical issues related to alcohol and other drug counseling. Focuses on professional and ethical codes of conduct and behavior, and patients' rights as they relate to various models of primary prevention and intervention. Includes topics such as community needs and resources and the influence of the media on prevention and intervention. [D; CSU] --- # SWHS 155 — THE PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY OF PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS Examines how psychoactive drugs affect the nervous system. Includes topics such as the exploration of the way drugs are classified, the processes of physical and psychological dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, and genetic predispositions. Covers temporary and long-term affective, behavioral, cognitive, biological, and social consequences of psychoactive drug use will be explored, including disorders such as Korsakoff's syndrome and other nutritional deficiencies. [D; CSU] --- # SWHS 156 — CASE MANAGEMENT IN ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG COUNSELING Introduces students to the theory and practical application of case management skills and techniques in alcohol and other drug counseling. Emphasizes on preparing students to work effectively in substance use treatment. Includes topics such as clinical evaluation, treatment planning, referral, service coordination, counseling, client and community education, documentation, and professional and ethical responsibilities for alcohol and other drug counselors. [D; CSU] --- # SWHS 160 — PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND EDUCATION Reviews historical and contemporary approaches for chemical dependency, including prevention, intervention, and education. Analyzes the progression of substance abuse and chemical dependency disorders and will evaluate types of prevention, education, and intervention strategies. [D; CSU] --- # SWHS 260 — CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY FAMILY COUNSELING Explores theories and methods of assisting family members and others to understand and to cope with a substance dependent person as several family therapy modalities will be explored. Approaches will be experiential in format and students will participate in exercises that lead to the development of these skills. [D; CSU] --- # SWHS 290 — SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES WORK EXPERIENCE I Develops skills and abilities of the student-as-intern alcohol and drug counselor. Students must be accepted for an internship at an approved substance abuse treatment facility in order to participate in this course. Emphasizes knowledge and practice of counseling techniques including motivational interviewing, ethical guidelines for helping professions, cultural competence, participation in clinical supervision, and analysis of students' strengths and weaknesses as counseling interns. [D; CSU] --- # SWHS 290A — SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES WORK EXPERIENCE LECTURE I Supports students enrolled in internship or work experience in alcohol and other drug treatment facility. Emphasizes knowledge and skills in basic counseling techniques including motivational interviewing, legal and ethical issues for helping professions, culturally competent counseling, participation in and experience of clinical supervision, and analysis of students' strengths and weaknesses as counseling interns. Students must be accepted for an internship at an approved substance use disorders treatment facility. [D; CSU] --- # SWHS 291 — SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES WORK EXPERIENCE II Expands upon existing skills and abilities of the student-as-intern alcohol and drug counselor. Students must be accepted for an internship at an approved substance abuse treatment facility. Emphasizes advanced concepts of chemical dependency counseling, motivational interviewing, legal and ethical guidelines for helping professions, cultural competence, participation in and experience of clinical supervision, and analysis of students' strengths and weaknesses as counseling interns. [D; CSU] --- # SWHS 291A — SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES WORK EXPERIENCE LECTURE II Supports students enrolled in internship or work experience at an alcohol and other drug treatment facility. Emphasizes advanced concepts of chemical dependency counseling, motivational interviewing, legal and ethical issues, cultural competence, clinical supervision, and refining skills in 12 core functions of effective clinical practice. Prepares students for the state certifying exam. Students must be accepted for an internship at an approved substance use disorders treatment facility. [D; CSU] --- # TA 100 — SURVEY OF DRAMA Covers the dramatic literature and performance of Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, Restoration, Romantic, Realistic, and Modern plays from diverse cultures around the world. [D; CSU; UC] --- # TA 101 — INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE Focuses on the appreciation of the theatre event through history. Emphasizes the ingredients of the theatre event: audience, venue, text, design, and performance. Requires attendance at selected theatrical events. Applies as a non-technical course for the general student. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID THTR 111] --- # TA 102 — PLAY ANALYSIS FOR PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTION, AND APPRECIATION Introduces and explores an extensive methodology of reading and understanding play scripts from a variety of genres and styles so as to encourage appreciation and enjoyment of dramatic literature. Investigates a play's structure using analytical techniques to determine the tools with which playwright creates dramatic art: plot, character, language, and imagery. Develops the techniques of script analysis in order to facilitate critical, cultural, and social analysis as well as encourage its practical uses for the practicing theatre actor, director, and designer.[D; CSU; UC; C-ID THTR 114] --- # TA 108 — INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATIC SCRIPTWRITING Covers dramatic writing for theatre and film. Emphasizes character development, plot, and dialogue creation. Addresses style, timing, and adaptation. [D; CSU] (Formerly: TA 109) --- # TA 110 — ACTING I Focuses on fundamental principles of acting and the development of physical and vocal self-expression in every day communication. Emphasizes the skills necessary to create character roles with special emphasis on cultural and historical exploration.[D; CSU; UC; C-ID THTR 151] --- # TA 111 — ACTING II Covers principles of scene study and the development of physical and vocal character portrayal on an advanced level. Emphasizes contemporary scene techniques. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID THTR 152] --- # TA 115 — ACTING FOR THE CAMERA I Provides an overview of the basic techniques of acting on camera. Includes exercises in sense memory and effective memory, action, relaxation, and concentration. Emphasizes improvisational techniques, subjective camera monologues, auditions, and scene performance. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: TELE 115; Same as: FTMA 116 ) --- # TA 141 — PERFORMANCE STUDIO I Covers skills necessary to analyze a script, rehearse, and perform ensemble stage productions for the introductory-level student. Requires attendance at rehearsals and performances. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID THTR 191] --- # TA 142 — PERFORMANCE STUDIO II Covers skills necessary to analyze a script, rehearse, and perform ensemble stage productions for the beginning-level student. Requires attendance at rehearsals and performances. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID THTR 191] --- # TA 143 — PERFORMANCE STUDIO III Covers skills necessary to analyze a script, rehearse, and perform ensemble stage productions for the intermediate-level student. Requires attendance at rehearsals and performances. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID THTR 191] --- # TA 144 — PERFORMANCE STUDIO IV Covers skills necessary to analyze a script, rehearse, and perform ensemble stage productions for the advanced-level student. Requires attendance at rehearsals and performances. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID THTR 191] --- # TA 152 — LIGHTING TECHNIQUES Covers theory and practice of lighting techniques for stage, television, and video. Addresses fundamentals of design, equipment setup, and operation. Provides practical experience as a lighting crew member of Southwestern College productions. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID THTR 173] --- # TA 154 — INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN FOR THEATRE AND FILM Introduces basic principles of theatre and film design, including scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, and properties. Covers topics such as script analysis and design choices, period research, staging configurations, and the elements of design. Includes analysis of live and filmed productions, practical experience in utilizing equipment and basic production techniques, and creating a design project from concept to completed presentation. [D; CSU; UC] (Same as: FTMA 154 ) --- # TA 160 — THEATRE WORKSHOP--TECHNICAL CREWS I Provides training and experience in lighting, construction, painting, sound, makeup, publicity, and box office for College productions. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID THTR 192] --- # TA 161 — THEATRE WORKSHOP--TECHNICAL CREWS II Provides advanced training and experience in lighting, construction, painting, sound, publicity, and box office for College productions. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID THTR 192] --- # TA 162 — THEATRE WORKSHOP-MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION I Covers managing and staffing technical crews in lighting, construction, front-of-house, and running College productions. [D; CSU] --- # TA 163 — THEATRE WORKSHOP-MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION II Covers supervision of technical crews in building and running College productions. [D; CSU] --- # TA 165 — STAGECRAFT Provides practical experience in the technical aspects of drama productions. Emphasizes tool safety, set construction and building techniques, scenery painting and running crews. Participation in SWC theatre events as a crew member or technician is required. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID THTR 171] --- # TA 211 — AUDITION TECHNIQUES Prepares for college, community, and professional theater auditions. [D; CSU] --- # TA 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in an area of theatre arts of particular interest to the student and not included in the regular courses of the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.) --- # VN 103 — VOCATIONAL NURSING I Examines the evolution of nursing and current trends, and provides the student with knowledge and skills basic to nursing. Includes core components of Vocational Nursing such as skills for success, nursing process, physical assessment, documentation, legal and ethical considerations, therapeutic communication techniques, healthcare delivery systems, teaching and learning, cultural considerations, care of the surgical client, nursing care of body systems, and death and dying. [D; CSU] --- # VN 103L — VOCATIONAL NURSING LABORATORY I Supports theory from VN 103 by offering clinical practice experiences in selected clinical settings. Emphasizes prioritization, decision-making, time management, and critical thinking appropriate to the LVN's scope of practice. Includes application of therapeutic communication, data collection, documentation, and identification of appropriate interventions and evaluation of nursing care of clients. [D; CSU] --- # VN 130 — PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES Introduces pharmacology and medication administration skills, as well as skills needed for safe and effective medication administration. Covers pathophysiology and pharmacological treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular, neurosensory, endocrine, hematological, and immune systems; ears, nose, and throat (ENT); neurological systems and illicit drugs, urinary and reproductive systems; and nutrition. Reviews cultural and age specific aspects of medication administration. [D; CSU] --- # VN 201 — VOCATIONAL NURSING II Emphasizes common health management and maintenance, prevention of illness, and community health. Covers hematological, cardiovascular, endocrine, sensory, neurology, immune, mental health, and urinary systems as well as neoplastic conditions. Includes concepts of client care, treatments, pharmacology, and diet therapy within each system. [D; CSU] --- # VN 201L — VOCATIONAL NURSING LABORATORY II Companion laboratory course for VN 201 . Supports theory from VN 201 by focusing on nursing performance in the clinical settings. Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process in learning about fundamental disease processes and the LPN's role in prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and the restoration of health in the adult client. [D; CSU] --- # VN 250 — MATERNAL-CHILD-ADULT HEALTH Introduces concepts of maternal-child nursing and adult health. Presents factors which may influence growth and development in the family. Includes alterations and diseases in the child-bearing family that can occur and impede normal growth and development. Emphasizes the use of the nursing process to assist adult clients and child-bearing families in the promotion of wellness and treatment of illnesses. [D; CSU] --- # VN 250L — MATERNAL-CHILD-ADULT HEALTH - VOCATIONAL NURSING LABORATORY III Focuses on nursing performance in specialty clinical areas, including maternal-child, pediatric, acute, and ambulatory care. [D; CSU] --- # VN 251 — LEADERSHIP Prepares the practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN) student to independently assume the role of the LPN/LVN in professional practice. Provides nursing concepts of leadership, management, organizational, and time management skills; a preceptor rotation assists in the completion of this transition. [D; CSU] --- # VN 251L — LEADERSHIP-VOCATIONAL NURSING LABORATORY IV Introduces role transition from vocational nursing student to nurse graduate. Includes client care assignments utilizing all nursing skills and demonstration of graduate-level clinical judgment. [D; CSU] --- # VN 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual study or research in vocational nursing of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. 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