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| AB 20 - Careers in Agriculture, Environmental Science and Natural Resources | Agriculture Business | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course is a study of the agriculture, environmental science and natural resources industries with a focus on career opportunities, self evaluation, and skills necessary for successful job procurement. Topics include job trends, resumes and cover letters, interviewing skills, and the types of careers available in agriculture, environmental science, and natural resources. |
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| AB 22 - Agricultural Economics | Agriculture Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers the place of agriculture and farming in the economic system. Topics include basic economic concepts, problems of agriculture, pricing and marketing problems, factors of production, and state and federal farm programs that affect the farmer's economic position. (C-ID AG-AB 124). |
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| AB 25 - Computer Applications in Agriculture | Agriculture Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers computer use in the workplace with emphasis on agribusiness situations. Computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation managers will be covered. Also included will be accessing information through the Internet and World Wide Web, telecommunications, an introduction to web page design and other software appropriate to agribusiness. Application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions for agriculture business. (C-ID AG-AB 108). |
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| AB 26 - Introduction to Agriculture Business | Agriculture Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the business and economics of the agricultural industry; an introduction to the economic aspects of agriculture and their implications to the agricultural producer, consumer and the food system; management principles encountered in the day to day operation of an agricultural enterprise as they relate to the decision making process. (C-ID AG-AB 104). |
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| AB 50 - Agricultural Accounting | Agriculture Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the principles of agricultural accounting systems and types of records, their use and how to compute and use measures of earnings and cost of production to improve agribusiness efficiency. Farm income tax, Social Security, and employee payroll records also included. Application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions for agriculture business. (C-ID AG-AB 128). |
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| AB 54 - Supervision and Management in Agriculture | Agriculture Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills relevant to the supervisor in agricultural business. Topics include the regulatory requirements relevant to labor management in agriculture and effective communication with native and non-native English speakers. The course will include case studies on labor management, human relations, public relations, production control techniques and job analysis. |
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| ACCT 2 - Financial Accounting | Accounting | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This is the study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important and how it is used by investors, creditors, and others to make decisions. The course covers the accounting information system, including recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the financial statements, and statement analysis. Includes issues relating to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls, and ethics. (C-ID ACCT 110). |
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| ACCT 4 - Managerial Accounting | Accounting | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2 This course provides students an in depth study of how managers use accounting information in decision-making, planning, directing operations and controlling. It focuses on cost terms and concepts, cost behavior, cost structure and cost-volume-profit analysis. Includes issues relating to cost systems, cost control, profit planning, and performance analysis in manufacturing and service environments. (C-ID ACCT 120). |
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| ACCT 20 - Introduction to Accounting | Accounting | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introductory accounting course designed for students with little or no prior accounting training. The course covers the entire accounting cycle including analysis of business transactions, journalizing, posting, and preparation of financial statements using a hands-on approach. Provides foundation for further study of accounting principles and recommended prior to enrollment in Financial Accounting (ACCT 2), especially for Accounting Majors. |
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| ACCT 30 - Accounting Capstone | Accounting | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4 (or concurrent enrollment) and ACCT 110 (or concurrent enrollment) The Capstone course is the culmination of the accounting knowledge learned in previous courses (ACCT 20, ACCT 2, ACCT 4, ACCT 100, and ACCT 110) preparing students to enter the accounting workforce. The course involves substantial accounting simulations where students apply the accounting cycle, prepare supporting work-papers, create budgets and variance analysis, and synthesize their accounting skills. This course will assist students in preparing for the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers' certification exam. |
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| ACCT 97 - Special Problems-ACCT | Accounting | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| ACCT 99 - Work Experience-ACCT | Accounting | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| ACCT 100 - QuickBooks Pro-Computerized Accounting | Accounting | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2 or ACCT 20 This course provides a transition from a manual accounting system to a typical computerized system. The objective is to collect, summarize and communicate information to decision makers and users via QuickBooks Pro accounting software. Typical documents produced consist of purchase orders, checks, invoices, deposit slips, job cost reports, financial statements, bank reconciliations, payroll tax returns and 1099 forms. |
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| ACCT 105 - Income Tax Preparation | Accounting | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is a study of the Federal and California income tax laws that apply to taxpayers, the application of the laws by computation of various practical problems and the completion of forms required by the Internal Revenue Service and the California State Franchise Tax Board. The requirements for becoming a licensed tax preparer and the rules and regulations governing licensed tax preparers are reviewed. This course is primarily designed for the vocational student. It will orient the student toward working with tax problems in an accounting office, a financial institution, an enrolled agent's office, the Internal Revenue Service, the California State Franchise Tax Board, a state licensed tax preparers' office or in their own office. |
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| ACCT 110 - Accounting for Payroll | Accounting | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the payroll function and the necessary record keeping needed to comply with California and federal laws and regulations. Both manual and computer applications are included. |
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| ACCT 128 - Bookkeeping | Accounting | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course is an overview of basic bookkeeping methods from a practical business perspective. Topics discussed will include debits, credits, journal entries, petty cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, trial balance, income statement, and the balance sheet for a service business. Students will also be introduced to the basic concepts of QuickBooks. Emphasis will be on providing answers to questions commonly asked by small business owners. |
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| AET 22 - Natural Resources and Agri-Construction | Ag Engineering Technology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the selection and use of farm structural and mechanical equipment. It will cover farm wiring, carpentry, concrete, masonry, plumbing, painting and metal work with emphasis on the actual practices used in agricultural construction. |
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| AET 26 - Basic Surveying | Ag Engineering Technology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This is a basic surveying course. Topics will include selection, care and use of tapes and levels; field observations, note taking and office computations; use of surveying instruments and equipment for land measurement and mapping; practice in differential, profile, and contour leveling; building foundation layout; horizontal angles; cut and fill measurements and calculations for land grading. Laser and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology will be introduced at the basic level. |
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| AET 30 - Tractors and Crawlers | Ag Engineering Technology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers design principles, selection, maintenance, adjustment, and safe operation of wheel and crawler type tractors used in agriculture and in the construction industry. (C-ID AG-MA 108L). |
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| AET 34 - Farm Machinery | Ag Engineering Technology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course involves the design principles, uses, maintenance, adjustment, calibration, and repair of machinery used in California agriculture. Emphasis is placed on primary and secondary tillage, planting, chemical application, and harvesting equipment. Selection and operation of both machinery and tractors will be practiced. Safety will be stressed throughout. |
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| AET 35 - Heavy Equipment Methods | Ag Engineering Technology | 3 |
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Corequisite(s): AET 36 This course will examine construction regulations, erosion control, drainage, environmental mitigations, soils and aggregates, technical report writing, interpreting blueprints and site plans, applied mathematical calculations, management skills, fleet management practices, project organization, and entrepreneurship. |
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| AET 36 - Heavy Equipment Operation | Ag Engineering Technology | 6 |
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Corequisite(s): AET 35 This course covers selection, operation, service, and adjustment of heavy equipment used in agriculture and construction industries. Also covered are measurement and techniques used in preparing roads, building sites, and other projects as may be required in the field using heavy equipment. |
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| AET 38 - Diesel Engines and Machine Systems | Ag Engineering Technology | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course presents the theory, operating principles, application, component parts, support systems, maintenance, adjustment, and repair of Diesel engines and related systems used on modern trucks and heavy equipment used in the construction and agricultural industries. The related systems include electrical, power train, hydraulic, and Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. |
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| AET 43 - Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems | Ag Engineering Technology | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course is an introduction to the theory, operating principles, application, graphical symbols, component parts, systems, maintenance, adjustment, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems used on modern trucks and heavy equipment used in the construction and agricultural industries. |
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| AET 44 - Grade Setting | Ag Engineering Technology | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course will cover reading site plans, interpreting grade stakes, and setting grades to ensure that earth-moving work meets specifications, using both manual and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) methods. |
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| AGS 10 - World Food and Hunger Issues | Agriculture Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the world's food needs with emphasis on the problems and policies of developing nations. The course will examine the evolution from hunter-gatherer to domesticated agriculture and the role agriculture currently plays in the sustainability of economic and political progress of developing nations and the ethical and environmental implications. |
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| AGS 20 - Plant Science | Agriculture Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to plant science including structure, growth processes, propagation, physiology, growth medica, biological competitors, and post-harvest factors of food, fiber, and ornamental plants. (C-ID AG-PS 104). |
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| AGS 30 - Ecology of Insect and Disease Management | Agriculture Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the scientific principles and concepts of ecologically based pest management, with emphasis on economically important insects and pathogens in agriculture, environmental horticulture, natural resources, parks and recreation. Included is an introduction to insects and disease organisms, their biology, identification and management, with a focus on plants of the local geographic area. |
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| AGS 40 - Introduction to Animal Science | Agriculture Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a scientific approach to the livestock industry encompassing aspects of animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics and epidemiology. There will be special emphasis on the origin, characteristics, adaptation and contributions of farm animals to the global agriculture industry. Analysis of the economic trends and career opportunities in animal agriculture will be covered. |
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| AGS 45 - Feeds and Feeding | Agriculture Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the basic nutrients involved in animal nutrition: protein, energy, vitamins, minerals and feed additives and their utilization by the animal's body. An analysis of the feeding value of common feedstuffs in practical livestock rations will be completed. Students will be introduced to the formulation of balanced rations for species of livestock including least cost computer formulated rations. |
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| AGS 50 - General Soils | Agriculture Science | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
The study of soil physical, chemical and biological properties. Soil use 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. (C-ID AG-PS 128L). |
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| AGS 51 - Fertilizers and Plant Nutrition | Agriculture Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the composition, value, selection, and use of fertilizer materials and soil amendments within the context of soil, plant, and fertilizer relationships. Application practices currently being used in California will be discussed. |
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| AGS 97 - Special Problems-AGS | Agriculture Science | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| AGS 99 - Work Experience-AGS | Agriculture Science | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| AGS 104B - Organic Farming Techniques | Agriculture Science | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course covers plant nutrition, soils management and soil fertility from an organic perspective. Emphasis will be placed upon plant nutrition, management of soil organics, and soil testing. |
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| AJ 1 - Criminology | Administration of Justice | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the philosophy of law enforcement, professional responsibilities and urban problems, criminology, organization, jurisdiction and interrelationships of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Students are also introduced to professional career opportunities and qualifications required for employment within the field. |
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| AJ 2 - Administration of Justice | Administration of Justice | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, responses to crime, components of the system, and current challenges to the system. The course examines the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces which have shaped those principals and approaches. Although justice structure and process is examined in a cross cultural context, emphasis is placed on the US justice system, particularly the structure and function of US police, courts, and corrections. Students are introduced to the origins and development of criminal law, legal process, and sentencing and incarceration policies. (C-ID AJ 110). |
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| AJ 3 - Legal Research | Administration of Justice | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course is an introduction to legal research. Students will become familiar with and learn how to use materials commonly found in law libraries via a web-based legal resource. |
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| AJ 4 - Criminal Law | Administration of Justice | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course offers an analysis of the doctrines of criminal liability in the United States and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Special emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, the general elements of crime, the definitions of common and statutory law, and the nature of acceptable evidence. This course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to criminal law. The completion of this course offers a foundation upon which upper-division criminal justice course will build. The course will also include some limited discussion of prosecution and defense decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crimes. (C-ID AJ 120). |
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| AJ 6 - Evidence | Administration of Justice | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines categories of evidence and legal rules governing its admission and exclusion in the criminal process. (C-ID AJ 124). |
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| AJ 7 - Report Writing for Law Enforcement Officers | Administration of Justice | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course is designed to improve and enhance written communication skills of current or future law enforcement officers. Students will review basic English writing skills and apply them to written reports relative to standardized law enforcement crime report, crime report narrative, crime scene investigation, evidence submission and criminal citation. Emphasis will be placed on developing the writing skills needed for preparing the reports to be submitted for case prosecution. |
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| AJ 8 - Criminal Investigation | Administration of Justice | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course addresses the techniques, procedures, and ethical issues in the investigation of crime, including organization of the investigative process, crime scene searches, interviewing and interrogating, surveillance, source of information, utility of evidence, scientific analysis of evidence and the role of the investigator in the trial process. (C-ID AJ 140). |
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| AJ 10 - Juvenile Procedures | Administration of Justice | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an examination of the origin, development, and organization of the Juvenile Justice System as it evolved in the American Justice System. The course explores the theories that focuses on Juvenile Law, courts and processes, and the constitutional protections extended to juveniles administered in the American Justice System. (C-ID AJ 220). |
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| AJ 11 - Criminal Procedure | Administration of Justice | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an examination and analysis of due process in criminal proceedings from pre-arrest through trial and appeal utilizing statutory law and state and constitutional law precedents. (C-ID AJ 122). |
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| AJ 13 - Organized Crime/Gangs | Administration of Justice | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the interrelations of organized crime, such as gangs and narcotics, to the community. Topics include the impact of covert criminal activities upon the social structure, symptoms of organized crime, political influences in the legal system, and management of crime control units. |
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| AJ 14 - Community Oriented Policing | Administration of Justice | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict. Emphasis is placed on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population. Topics include the consensus and conflicting values in culture, religion, and law. |
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| AJ 97 - Special Problems-AJ | Administration of Justice | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| AJ 99 - Work Experience-AJ | Administration of Justice | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| AJLE 1 - Crisis Intervention Training | Administration of Justice Law Enforcement | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course will provide public safety personnel with the skills and knowledge to recognize individuals with mental illness, identify potential disorders, minimize escalations in contacts with the mentally ill and thereby reducing death and injury to peace officers and mentally ill individuals. Training focuses on developing techniques on approaching mentally ill subjects, communication, de-escalation, gathering information and using listening skills. |
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| AJLE 100 - Law Enforcement Academy Physical Training | Administration of Justice Law Enforcement | 2 |
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Corequisite(s): AJLE 130, AJLE 140 or AJLE 141 This course conforms to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Law Enforcement Academy requirements for Learning Domain #32, Lifetime Fitness. The course provides an overview of physical fitness for a healthy lifestyle for peace officers. Topics include proper nutrition, common health problems, causes of stress, stress management and physical conditioning. |
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| AJLE 130 - Law Enforcement Academy; Basic/State Parks Emphasis | Administration of Justice Law Enforcement | 43 |
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Prerequisite(s): Must be approved, accepted and employed as a State Park Peace Officer Cadet (Ranger or Lifeguard) for the California Department of Parks and Recreation or as a peace officer trainee by a California law enforcement agency; OR must have a high school diploma from an accredited high school, or a GED certificate; AND must pass Peace Officer Standards and Training Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) exam with a score of 42 or higher; AND must pass Law Enforcement Academy Physical Training Test, a 1.5 mile run which must be completed in 15 minutes or less, and no more than 3 months prior to the first day of the academy; AND Must complete Butte College Law Enforcement Academy orientation; AND must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license with no current or recent suspensions; AND must provide a Department of Justice clearance within 90 days prior to the start of the academy which confirms the applicant has no felony or misdemeanor convictions which would prohibit possession of a firearm; AND must provide proof of completion of a medical suitability examination. This course prepares the student for a career as a peace officer with an emphasis on the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), under the authority of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). The curriculum covers learning domains (LDs) ranging from academic subjects in criminal law, investigation and patrol procedures to psychomotor skills in defensive tactics, firearms training, driving skills and officer-violator contacts. The successful completion of this course will allow the student to meet a prerequisite for employment as a peace officer in California (valid for three years after graduation) and lead to the issuance of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate from P.O.S.T. after field training and one year of approved field service at a law enforcement agency. |
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| AJLE 131 - Basic Interpretation Learning System (BILS); State Parks Emphasis | Administration of Justice Law Enforcement | 4.5 |
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Unit(s): 4.50
This course is intended to prepare the student for employment in positions with an emphasis on interpretation in parks, but a primary emphasis as California State Parks Peace Officers. Modules addressed include communication, purpose and value, planning, programs, talks, walks, evaluations, professionalism and more. Students will learn presentation skills, leadership development and administrative processes related to advancement into State Parks Peace Officer positions. |
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| AJLE 132 - Emergency Medical Responder; State Parks Emphasis | Administration of Justice Law Enforcement | 3.5 |
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Unit(s): 3.50
This course is designed to prepare public safety professionals, State Parks Peace Officers in particular, to serve in roles which include collateral responsibility as Emergency Medical Responders. The course meets the requirements for learning needs, learning objectives and hourly requirements of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) for Learning Domain 34, First Aid and CPR (Title 11, Division 2. Section 1005 of the California Code of Regulations); and the requirements of Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 1.5 of the California Code of Regulations regarding First Aid and CPR Standards and Training for Public Safety Personnel. |
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| AJLE 133 - Patrol Rifle | Administration of Justice Law Enforcement | 0.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to legally possess long and short barreled rifles and shotguns as described in California Penal Code 17090, 17170, 17180 and 17190 Successful completion of this course will allow students to possess and use long or short barreled rifles or shotguns when acting pursuant to California Penal Code 33220(b). This course meets the requirements of POST training regulation 1005(i), and covers the current state of the law, use of force, safety issues, nomenclature, specifications, capabilities, firearm care, breakdown and cleaning, tactical considerations, skill development and qualification. |
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| AJLE 140 - Law Enforcement Academy | Administration of Justice Law Enforcement | 34.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): (See Catalog for Program Admission Criteria) This 23-week course prepares the student for a career as a peace officer under the authority of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). The curriculum covers learning domains ranging from academic subjects on criminal law, investigation and patrol procedures to psychomotor skills on defensive tactics, firearms training, driving skills and officer-violator contacts. The successful completion of this course will allow the student to be employed as a peace officer in California (valid for three years after graduation) and lead to the issuance of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate from P.O.S.T. after one year of approved field service at a law enforcement agency. |
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| AJLE 141 - Law Enforcement Academy; Fish and Wildlife Emphasis | Administration of Justice Law Enforcement | 48 |
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Prerequisite(s): Must be approved, accepted and employed as a Warden Cadet for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or as a peace officer trainee by a California law enforcement agency; OR Must have high school diploma from an accredited high school, or a GED certificate; Must pass Peace Officer Standards and Training Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) exam with a score of 42 or higher; Must pass Law Enforcement Academy Physical Training Test, a 1.5 mile run which must be completed in 15 minutes or less, and no more than 3 months prior to the first day of the academy; Must complete Butte College Law Enforcement Academy Orientation; Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license with no current or recent suspensions and Provide Department of Justice clearance within 90 days of the start of the academy which confirms that applicant has no felony or misdemeanor convictions which would prohibit possession of a firearm; Must provide proof of completion of a medical suitability examination. This 30-week course prepares the student for a career as a peace officer with an emphasis on the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW), under the authority of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). The curriculum covers learning domains ranging from academic subjects on criminal law, investigation and patrol procedures to psychomotor skills on defensive tactics, firearms training, driving skills and officer-violator contacts. The successful completion of this course will allow the student to be employed as a peace officer in California (valid for three years after graduation) and lead to the issuance of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate from P.O.S.T. after one year of approved field service at a law enforcement agency. |
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| AJLE 151A - PC 832 Arrest Module | Administration of Justice Law Enforcement | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course is the first of two modules that comprise the minimum training standard for California peace officers as specified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Graduates of this course qualify for minimal peace officer powers as defined by the California Penal Code. This module contains instruction in 12 specific classroom subjects related to the authority and limitations of arrest. Additionally, students will participate in 10 hours of hands-on training in arrest, control, and searching techniques. |
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| AJLE 151B - PC 832 Firearms Module | Administration of Justice Law Enforcement | 0.75 |
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Unit(s): 0.75
This course is the second of two modules that comprise the minimum training standards for California peace officers as specified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Graduates of this course qualify for minimal peace officer powers as defined by the California Penal Code. This module contains 8 hours of classroom instruction in firearms safety, psychological and physiological responses, current firearms law, firearms cleaning techniques, and moral and ethical considerations. Additionally, students will participate in 16 hours of hands-on training in drawing and holstering, loading and unloading, and basic handgun shooting principles. |
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| AJLE 164 - POST Dispatcher Course | Administration of Justice Law Enforcement | 6.5 |
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Unit(s): 6.50
Becoming a public safety dispatcher means choosing dispatching not only as a career, but as a ethnical commitment to maintain public trust. Public safety dispatchers must understand their role and responsibilities, understand the operation of the communications center, and act with a high degree of professionalism and ethics. This course will cover the communication process of dispatching, criminal justice system, laws and the California Penal Codes, communication technology operations, resource referral services, and wellness management. This course meets the minimum requirements for certification by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. |
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| ALH 2 - Basic Emergency Response & Health Careers | Allied Health | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This entry level course will instruct students in the basics of emergency medical care, including Health Care Provider level Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Safety, that will help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or a sudden illness until more advanced medical help takes over. In addition, the course will explore a variety of health care career pathways. |
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| ALH 3 - Introduction to Public Health | Allied Health | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, and the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. An overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines is covered. Topics of the discipline include the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease, illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management. |
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| ALH 6 - The Critical Six Soft Skills in the Professional Healthcare Environment | Allied Health | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course assists in the development of soft skills in the professional healthcare settings. Soft skills can be defined as a cluster of personality traits and behaviors that enhance the relationship between two individuals or an individual and an organization. Proficiency in the practice of soft skills has been identified as an essential characteristic to attain for any individual involved in the professional healthcare setting. Content will include six competency domains which include: Communication, Workplace Ethics and Professionalism, Team Building and Collaboration, Effective Problem Solving, Embracing Diversity and Demonstrating Compassion. |
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| ALH 99 - Work Experience-ALH | Allied Health | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| ALH 104 - Medical Terminology | Allied Health | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course explores the specialized language used within the medical profession. Emphasis is placed on the definition, pronunciation and spelling of medical terms with focus on building medical words using prefixes, word roots, suffixes and combining forms. To further advance a working knowledge of these terms, vocabulary is taught in relation to the basic anatomy, physiology and pathology of body systems. |
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| ANTH 2 - Physical Anthropology | Anthropology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces the concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and their application to the human species. Issues and topics will include, but are not limited to, genetics, evolutionary theory, human variation and biocultural adaptations, comparative primate anatomy and behavior, and the fossil evidence for human evolution. The scientific method serves as foundation of the course. (C-ID ANTH 110). |
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| ANTH 2H - Honors Physical Anthropology | Anthropology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an honors level survey of the foundations of human evolution and variation as viewed through the lens of physical anthropology. Emphasis is placed on reading primary and secondary source literature and critical analysis of data presented through the literature. The theory of evolution as related to questions of human evolution and variation, including the development of human physical, social, and mental characteristics is the primary focus. |
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| ANTH 4 - Cultural Anthropology | Anthropology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course explores how anthropologists study and compare human culture. Cultural anthropologists seek to understand the broad arc of human experience focusing on a set of central issues: how people around the world make their living (subsistence patterns); how they organize themselves socially, politically and economically; how they communicate; how they relate to each other through family and kinship ties; what they believe about the world (belief systems); how they express themselves creatively (expressive culture); how they make distinctions among themselves such as through applying gender, racial and ethnic identity labels; how they have shaped and been shaped by social inequalities such as colonialism; and how they navigate culture change and processes of globalization that affect us all. Ethnographic case studies highlight these similarities and differences, and introduce students to how anthropologists do their work, employ professional anthropological research ethics and apply their perspectives and skills to understand humans around the globe. (C-ID ANTH 120). |
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| ANTH 4H - Honors Cultural Anthropology | Anthropology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This is an Honors level introductory cultural anthropology course. Emphasis is placed on the importance of recognizing and understanding culture as a dynamic and adaptive force underlying a significant degree of human behavior and thinking. As an Honors course primary ethnographic sources (descriptions of distinctive human communities) and classic works summarizing culture theory will be used. Major thematic units of study include definitional and theoretical issues pertaining to culture, ethnographic method, linguistic anthropology, culture/personality, subsistence systems, social organization, political organization, economics, beliefs, culture contact, and applied anthropology. This course emphasizes culture process and cross-cultural comparisons as seen through the lens of cultural anthropology. |
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| ANTH 13 - Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | Anthropology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a cross-cultural study of the forms and functions of supernatural beliefs and rituals in contemporary and historical societies. The course focuses on non-western societies and their religious systems. Descriptive anthropological methods (ethnography and ethnology) are discussed as important aspects of the study of belief systems cross-culturally. Moreover, various theoretical models are employed to inform the study of beliefs and practices associated with both nonwestern and western societies. An integrated view of religion is taken to demonstrate how belief in supernatural forces reflects other cultural patterns of behavior and thinking. For example, religion is integrated with such areas of basic human concern as subsistence practices, social organization, and culture changes that arise in contact situations. |
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| ANTH 14 - Language and Culture | Anthropology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of the foundations of linguistic anthropology. Basic concepts, methods, and forms of analysis associated with linguistic anthropology are covered. Emphases will be placed on such areas of inquiry as the origins of human language and communication, language acquisition, how linguists describe and compare different language systems, how historical relationships among the world's languages are determined, understanding the use of language across social and situational contexts (sociolinguistics), and cross-cultural communication. |
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| ANTH 16 - Archaeology and Ancient Societies | Anthropology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the study of concepts, theories, data and models of anthropological archaeology that contribute to our knowledge of the human past. The course includes a discussion of the nature of scientific inquiry; the history and interdisciplinary nature of archaeological research; dating techniques; methods of survey, excavation, analysis, and interpretation; cultural resource management; professional ethics; and selected cultural sequences. (C-ID ANTH 150). |
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| ANTH 17 - Introduction to Linguistics | Anthropology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of linguistics. The focus is on the description, analysis, and theoretical modeling of various world language systems. Topics will include an introduction to the field of linguistics, the historical development of linguistic inquiry, language acquisition, historical/comparative linguistics and world language systems, phonology, language morphology, syntax, semantics, language in social context(s), discourse analysis, theoretical orientations, literacy process, and applied linguistics. Content for this course will be derived from the work of scholars around the world, including the distinctive contributions of women linguists with a focus on gender and language. |
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| ANTH 18 - World Cultures | Anthropology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of the world's culture areas as described and conceptualized by cultural anthropologists. While the course has a significant geographical component, emphasis is placed on an anthropological perspective on cultural dynamics in terms of general subsistence patterns, sociopolitical organization, and the increased globalization over time of the world's cultural systems. Societal types such as hunter gatherers, horticulturalists, pastoralists, intensive agriculturalists, and industrialists are described and compared from an anthropological perspective. Culture contact and change models are also included as a substantive part of the course content. |
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| ANTH 32 - Native Americans | Anthropology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed to provide students with a detailed knowledge of prehistoric and early historic cultures of the Native Americans of North America. This will include the study of their origins, language families, traditional and transitional cultural patterns, the impact of Euroamerican populations, and a survey of the various natural and cultural regions of North America. |
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| ANTH 33 - Ancient Mesoamerica | Anthropology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a comparative survey of the precontact cultural traditions of Mesoamerica. Mesoamerica includes all of the central, southern Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, the northern regions of Central America. Emphasis is placed on cultural evolution as exemplified through the cultural development and subsequent decline of such traditions as the Olmec, Maya, Zapotec, and Aztec (among others). Comparisons to precontact South American traditions are included. |
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| ANTH 34 - Native Americans Today | Anthropology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of contemporary issues associated with Native American culture process. The course will focus on economic, political, health, and identify issues as these reflect changes in sociocultural dynamics for Native American populations, from roughly the 1890s through to the present. In addition, the course will focus on legal strategies and actual responses taken by various activist Native American groups as a function of cultural adaptation to Euroamerican westward expansion and subsequent domination of North America. |
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| ANTH 95 - Special Studies-ANTH | Anthropology | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| ART 1 - Art Appreciation | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides a general introduction to art that offers a look at works of art through the study of theory, terminology, themes, design principles, media, techniques, with an introduction to the visual arts across time and diverse cultures. (C-ID ARTH 100). |
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| ART 2 - Art History Survey I | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an overview of western art and architecture from prehistory through the medieval period within their historical and cultural contexts. (C-ID ARTH 110). |
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| ART 2H - Honors Art History Survey I | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This is an Honors level Survey of the major visual arts of the Ancient World through the Middle Ages. Through a process of thorough analysis, critical thinking, extended discussions, and original oral and written responses, students will examine the arts of painting, sculpture, and architecture within their historical and cultural contexts. (C-ID ARTH 110). |
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| ART 3 - Asian Art History Survey | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides a select overview of art and architecture from India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan from pre-history to modern times. (C-ID ARTH 130). |
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| ART 4 - Art History Survey II | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the Contemporary period within their historical and cultural contexts. (C-ID ARTH 120). |
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| ART 4H - Honors Art History Survey II | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This is an Honors level survey of the major visual arts of the Renaissance and the Modern World. Through a process of thorough analysis, critical thinking, extended discussions, and original oral and written responses, students will examine the arts of painting, sculpture, and architecture within their historical and cultural contexts. (C-ID ARTH 120). |
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| ART 5 - Survey of Modern Art | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Western modern period of the 19th and 20th centuries. (C-ID ARTH 150). |
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| ART 6 - African, Oceanic, and Native American Art History Survey | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of visual culture within select regions in Africa, Oceania, and indigenous North America. (C-ID ARTH 140). |
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| ART 7 - 2-D Foundations | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of the basic principles and elements of line, shape, texture, value, color and spatial illusion. Students develop visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations, studio projects, problem solving, and written assignments. (C-ID ARTS 100). |
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| ART 8 - Basic Drawing | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses is placed on materials and subject matter. |
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| ART 9 - 3-D Foundation | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and use of appropriate materials for non-representational three-dimensional studio projects. (C-ID ARTS 101). |
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| ART 11 - Intermediate Drawing | Art | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ART 8 This course is an exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing. (C-ID ARTS 205). |
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| ART 14 - Basic Figure Drawing | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include an introduction to human anatomy and the historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this course will learn both descriptive and interpretive approaches to drawing the figure. (C-ID ARTS 200). |
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| ART 15 - Intermediate Figure Drawing | Art | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ART 14 This course is a continuation of Beginning Figure Drawing (ART 14). It will enhance students' techniques, approaches and practices in drawing the human figure. students will further develop skills and knowledge emphasis on composition and media development. Drawings will be done from live nude models. |
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| ART 16 - Advanced Figure Drawing | Art | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ART 15 This course is a continuation of skills and drawing principals introduced in ART 14 and ART 15. Traditional and contemporary methods and techniques of composition will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a personal style and the various uses of the human figure in contemporary art. |
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| ART 17 - Beginning Painting | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Focus is on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. (C-ID ARTS 210). |
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| ART 18 - Intermediate Painting | Art | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ART 17 This course is a continuation of ART 17. Students continue practicing the techniques of painting, focusing on exploring painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and painting techniques, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. |
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| ART 19 - Advanced Painting | Art | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ART 18 This is an advanced painting course. Students continue practicing the techniques of painting, focusing on the development of advanced technical skills and advanced applications of materials and processes using paint and mixed media. |
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| ART 22 - Screen Printing | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course explores the materials and methods of water-based fine art screen-printing on paper. An emphasis will be placed on the creative interpretation of various subject matter, concept and technical skill. This course is designed for art majors and minors who wish to develop a personalized statement in the graphic medium. |
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| ART 23 - Introduction to Printmaking | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the basic materials, equipment, and processes of printmaking, including relief (linocut and woodcut), intaglio (drypoint, etching, and collagraph), planography (lithography and monotype), and stencil (screenprint). |
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| ART 31 - Graphic Design I | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the general field of graphic design. Students will explore and apply professional skills in design, layout, and production. Areas of study will include advertising design and layouts, corporate identity, publication design, packaging and producing print-ready artwork. |
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| ART 32 - Creative Typography | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the technical and aesthetic fundamentals of typography and their relationship to the design of effective visual communications. It also includes the study of the letterform, typefaces, copy fitting, software and specification emphasis on creative application. |
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| ART 34 - Graphic Design II | Art | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ART 31 This is an intermediate course in graphic design. Students will apply design principles and tools of graphic design learned in ART 31 and ART 32. Concentration is on increasing skill levels for developing advanced design techniques for print and online. |
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| ART 35 - Illustration Art I | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the study and practice of illustration art. Students will investigate both contemporary and historical illustration art. Various media and techniques used in illustration art will be explored. Students will gain an understanding of how illustration is used in client projects, and how to market their skills to clients in the print and online design industries. |
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| ART 36 - Illustration Art II | Art | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ART 35 This is an intermediate course in illustration that focuses on the application of traditional and digital techniques. Students design and produce real-world client projects. Students are also introduced to the business of illustration and career paths for illustrators. |
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| ART 39 - Business of Graphic Design | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the business of graphic design and related fields, concentrating on professional issues and relationships with clients, art directors, advertising agencies, printers, representatives, and brokers. |
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| ART 50 - Beginning Ceramics | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to ceramics materials, concepts, and processes, including basic design principles, creative development, hand-building, throwing (potter's wheel), glaze techniques, firing and ceramic terminology. Students will experiment with a variety of forms, glazes, and other surface treatments, and will be introduced to historical as well as contemporary ceramic artworks. |
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| ART 52 - Intermediate Ceramics | Art | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ART 50 This course is an exploration of clay as a medium of expression, using the potter's wheel and/or hand-building techniques to create sculptural and functional forms. Students will continue to develop techniques in basic wheel-throwing and/or hand-building, clay body formulation, surface enrichment techniques, and kiln firing. Students will also become familiar with historical as well as contemporary ceramic artworks. |
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| ART 54 - Ceramics-Low Fire | Art | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ART 50 This course expands on the hand-building and wheel-throwing skills learned in the introductory class, with an emphasis on a variety of low-fire glaze and surface techniques, setting up additional possibilities for creative expression. |
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| ART 56 - Advanced Ceramics | Art | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ART 52 This course is an in-depth exploration of clay as a medium of expression, with emphasis on individual ideas and directions. Students will concentrate on creating a personal vocabulary of imagery, construction methods, and surface treatments, and will develop and draw upon a broad awareness of historical as well as contemporary ceramic artworks. |
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| ART 60 - Beginning Sculpture | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to three-dimensional sculptural principles, techniques, and concepts utilizing a wide range of materials and practices. Various sculpture methods are practiced with attention to creative self-expression and historical context. |
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| ART 63 - Intermediate Sculpture, Clay | Art | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ART 60 This course focuses on the production of sculpture through the combination of clay with wood, metal, "found" objects, and other materials. The aesthetic and technical aspects of construction and combination of materials will be emphasized, as well as hand-building, clay making and firing techniques, welding, and kiln building. Contemporary artists will be discussed and emphasis placed on art created in a Postmodern world, and especially how clay, combined with other media fit into that world. |
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| ART 70 - Gallery Production/Business of Art | Art | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course will deal with the various aspects of operating an educationally directed art gallery including scheduling, lighting, publicity, security, budget, receptions, show themes and reviews. The Butte College Coyote Gallery will function as the class laboratory, and approximately two to three shows will be organized and installed each semester. (Annual student show in Spring semester). In addition, students will learn the business of art in order to be able to successfully compete in the professional market place. |
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| ART 81 - Introduction to Fiber Arts | Art | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to basic materials, methods and vocabulary used in fiber and textile media as well as the hands-on development of expressive visual ideas. Contemporary and historical development and cultural relevance of the fiber media is also explored. (C-ID ARTS 282). |
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| ART 95 - Special Studies-ART | Art | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| ART 99 - Work Experience-ART | Art | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| ASL 1 - American Sign Language I | American Sign Language | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is the first of a two part introductory course in American Sign Language (ASL) as it is used within Deaf culture. Topics include basic linguistic structures, facial grammar and fingerspelling as it is used at the novice level. Emphasis is placed on the development of ASL and receptive skills. Students who have completed at least one year of high school ASL with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date, may upon approval of instructor, register for ASL II. |
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| ASL 2 - American Sign Language II | American Sign Language | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): ASL 1 This course is the second half of a two part introductory course in American Sign Language (ASL) as it is used within the Deaf culture. ASL 2 continues to develop the student's use of appropriate linguistics and cultural principles of ASL. Instruction will further student’s language development by emphasizing receptive and expressive skills. Intermediate vocabulary, grammar, non-manual behaviors and fingerspelling will be taught. |
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| ASL 3 - American Sign Language III | American Sign Language | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): ASL 2 This course is an intermediate American Sign Language (ASL) which further develops receptive and expressive skills, teaches appropriate linguistic features and gives further exposure to Deaf Culture. This course utilizes a practice oriented approach to language acquisition with demonstration of more advanced grammatical features of ASL including conditional and contrastive structure sentence types, recurring and continuous time signs, temporal aspect and narrative structure. Students' fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling and numbers will increase. |
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| ASL 10 - Introduction to American Deaf Culture | American Sign Language | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the American Deaf Culture and Deafhood. Emphasis will be placed on the history, community, and the language used within the American Deaf culture: American Sign Language. The values, traditions and diversity in American Deaf Culture will be explored as a linguistic and cultural minority through the dynamics between oppressed/oppressor peoples, past and current trends in deaf education, services for the deaf, legislation, and technology. Group identity and group liberation will be discussed. Taught in American Sign Language with an ASL/English interpreter. |
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| AUT 1 - Introduction to Automotive Technology | Automotive Technology | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course introduces students to the automotive field and the electrical/mechanical systems found in today's automobile. This course will cover safety related practices, the principles of operation and system service procedures for all systems found on today's cars. |
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| AUT 2 - Honda Express Service | Automotive Technology | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course teaches students the maintenance procedures used in Honda Express Service. Students will learn basic automotive shop safety, tool and equipment use, and the steps to research vehicle service information. |
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| AUT 6 - Automotive Electrical Systems Lecture | Automotive Technology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 (or concurrent enrollment) This course introduces the theory, operation, and repair in the areas of electrical/electronics systems. Battery function and diagnosis including hybrid vehicle battery function and charging are covered. Topics also include vehicle lighting systems, starting and charging systems, and the electrical accessories that function in a modern vehicle. |
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| AUT 7 - Automotive Electrical Systems Lab | Automotive Technology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 (or concurrent enrollment) In this course students will develop and demonstrate the hands-on skills needed to repair automotive electrical/electronics systems. Topics include verification, diagnosis and repair of vehicle charging and starting systems, lighting systems, and electrical accessories, including hybrid vehicles. |
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| AUT 8 - Auto Engines Lecture | Automotive Technology | 2.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 (or concurrent enrollment) This course covers the operation, design, construction, fault diagnosis, service and repair procedures of the internal combustion engine. |
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| AUT 9 - Automotive Engines Lab | Automotive Technology | 2.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 (or concurrent enrollment) In this course students will develop and demonstrate the hands-on skills needed to repair the internal combustion engine and related components. Students will learn the proper use of hand and power tools and test equipment used in the automotive industry. |
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| AUT 20 - Automotive Brakes/Suspension and Steering Systems Lecture | Automotive Technology | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 (or concurrent enrollment) This course introduces the theory, operation, and repair in the areas of base brake systems, anti-lock brake systems, and steering and suspension systems. Topics include: the application of Pascal's Law, disk brake systems and their related components, drum brake systems, anti-lock brake system operation and repair, suspension system operation and repair including electronic suspension and steering systems. |
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| AUT 21 - Automotive Brakes/Suspension and Steering Systems Lab | Automotive Technology | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 (or concurrent enrollment) In this course students will develop and demonstrate the hands-on skills needed to verify, diagnose and repair vehicle systems, sub systems, and components. Topics include: brake systems including both drum and disc brake systems, Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS), steering and suspension systems, and electronic steering and suspension systems. |
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| AUT 22 - Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Lecture | Automotive Technology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 (or concurrent enrollment) In this course students study the theory and principles of operation of automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems as well as engine cooling system operation and repair. Basic laws of heat transfer, refrigeration and compression/expansion of liquid/vapor are introduced. |
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| AUT 23 - Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Lab | Automotive Technology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 (or concurrent enrollment) In this course students will develop and demonstrate the hands-on skills required to diagnose, adjust, repair and maintain modern automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and engine cooling systems. Students will use modern test equipment for diagnosis. Specific skills are developed by the use of special tools used in servicing and repair of automotive HVAC and engine cooling systems. |
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| AUT 30 - Engine Performance and Emission Controls Lecture | Automotive Technology | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 (or concurrent enrollment) This course introduces the theory, operation, and repair of the ignition, fuel, engine management, and emission control systems. This course is designed to help prepare the student to take the California State Smog Check Inspector and Repair Technician Licensing exams. |
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| AUT 31 - Engine Performance and Emission Controls Lab | Automotive Technology | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 (or concurrent enrollment) In this course, students will develop and demonstrate the hands-on skills needed to diagnose and repair the ignition, fuel, engine management, and emission control systems used in today's vehicles. The student will also perform various emission control inspections (Smog Check) and perform diagnosis and repair of Smog Check failures, as per California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) standards. This instruction will help prepare the student to take the California State Smog Check Inspector and Repair Technician Licensing Exams. |
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| AUT 41 - Specialized Automotive Electronics and Microcomputers | Automotive Technology | 5.5 |
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Unit(s): 5.50
This course teaches students the fundamentals of electricity and electronics, including semi-conductors and microcomputers, as they are used in the automotive industry. Electrical measuring devices, wire repair, circuits, schematics and practical diagnostic procedures are emphasized. Microcomputer inputs, processing, outputs, testing, and operation will be explained. Students will acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills to diagnose and service modern automotive electrical and electronic systems. |
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| AUT 42 - Advanced Specialized Automotive Electronics and Microcomputers | Automotive Technology | 5.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 This course is a continuation of AUT 41 and in this course the student will build upon fundamentals of electricity gained in AUT 41 to develop logical, strategy-based diagnostic routines. These routines will be used to diagnose electrical faults found in Hybrid, PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle), gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel vehicles. The manufacturer-specific scan tools will be emphasized along with the advanced diagnostic routines needed to correct circuit anomalies such as shorts, opens, and parasitic draws. Multiplex systems will be discussed including their analog and digital inputs and outputs. This course will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of manufacture specific electrical systems found in modern vehicles. |
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| AUT 52 - Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lecture | Automotive Technology | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 (or concurrent enrollment) This course provides theory and principles of operation in automatic transmissions/transaxles, to include diagnostic, testing and repair of each system. |
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| AUT 53 - Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles Lab | Automotive Technology | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 (or concurrent enrollment) This course enhances skills in diagnosing, testing, and repair procedures of automotive transmissions/transaxles, drive lines and axles. Shop practice includes diagnostics, testing, and repairing of each system. |
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| AUT 56 - Manual Transmissions/Drivetrains Lecture | Automotive Technology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 (or concurrent enrollment) This course provides theory and principles of operation in automotive manual transmissions/transaxles, drive lines and axles. Shop practice includes diagnostics, testing, and repairing of each system. |
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| AUT 57 - Manual Transmissions/Drivetrains Lab | Automotive Technology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): AUT 41 (or concurrent enrollment) This course provides theory and principles of operation in manual transmissions and transaxles, front and rear axles, drive lines and transfer cases. Shop practice includes diagnostics, testing, and repairing of each system. |
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| AUT 60 - Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Technologies | Automotive Technology | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course covers the theory of operation and service of alternative fuel and hybrid powered cars and light trucks. Topics include fuel tank and battery inspection service, regenerative braking systems, motor/generator and transmission, and fuel cell technologies. Emphasis is placed on safety precautions necessary when servicing hybrid and alternative fueled vehicles. Students will be working on and around the high voltage electrical system on hybrid vehicles. Due to the potential for electrical shock, students must demonstrate an understanding of electrical theory and safety by successfully passing the AUT 60 entrance exam with a score of 70% or more on the first day of class. Students who do not pass the AUT 60 entrance exam will be disenrolled from the course. |
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| AUT 71 - Introduction to Clean Diesel Technology | Automotive Technology | 6 |
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Corequisite(s): AUT 41 This course introduces the field of clean diesel technology and of preventative maintenance. It covers proper safety and hazardous waste training, use of basic hand and power tools, and the fundamental workings of the diesel engine. |
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| AUT 97 - Special Problems-AUT | Automotive Technology | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| AUT 99 - Work Experience-AUT | Automotive Technology | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| AUT 114 - Auto Body Repair | Automotive Technology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
In this course students learn the tools and procedures used in the repair of minor automotive collision damage. Topics include welding and hydraulic tools, jointing and shrinking techniques, aligning systems, and fillers. Proper tool usage, care and safety are emphasized. |
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| AUT 115 - Automotive Painting | Automotive Technology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
In this course students learn the materials, tools and procedures used in the refinishing of automobiles. Topics include, surface preparations, subcoats, primers and sealers, topcoats, and spot painting. Shop safety is emphasized. |
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| AUT 200 - Chassis, Engines, Electrical, Auto Skills Practice | Automotive Technology | 0.5 - 1 |
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Corequisite(s): Must be enrolled in a minimum of 2 units of AUT courses (excluding AUT 1, AUT 41) This class is a supervised lab experience designed to update and enhance technical skills in the following areas: Engines, Brakes/Chassis, Electrical, and Heating/Air Conditioning (AC) Systems. Instruction will be a combination of laboratory demonstrations and skills practice. |
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| AUT 201 - Emissions and Transmissions Auto Skills Practice | Automotive Technology | 0.5 - 1 |
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Corequisite(s): Must be enrolled in a minimum of 2 units of AUT courses (excluding AUT 1, AUT 41) This course is a supervised lab experience designed to update and enhance technical skills in one or more of the following areas: Electrical, Computer/Emission Controls, Drivability and Transmissions/Drive Trains. Instruction will be a combination of laboratory demonstrations and skills practice. |
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| BCIS 12 - Business Writing Skills | Business Computer Information Systems | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers the basic knowledge and skills necessary for effective written communication for the workplace. The focus of this course is on the mechanics of business writing by applying rules of standard business document formatting, proper sentence structure, coherent paragraph development, correct grammar and punctuation, proofreading, and professional writing style as required for professional work environments. |
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| BCIS 13 - Business Communication | Business Computer Information Systems | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course applies the principles of creating ethical and effective business communication to letters, memos, emails, and written and oral reports. The course emphasizes planning, organizing, composing, and revising business documents utilizing appropriate software to prepare and deliver written documents and professional-level oral reports. |
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| BCIS 15 - Web-based Tools for Business | Business Computer Information Systems | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the role that the end-user plays in monitoring, maintaining, and managing the web-based technology tools being used by businesses to improve and support collaboration, communication, and processes. Web-based tools and services used in business, including those used for communication, collaboration, social media, storage, and live support will be examined and applied. Tools such as OneDrive, Skype and Twitter will be used. |
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| BCIS 18 - Introduction to Business Technology | Business Computer Information Systems | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an examination of information and communication technologies used in today's businesses and the impact these technologies are having on today's workplaces. The course will include examination and application of a wide range of information and communication technology tools used to support and enhance business functions and processes. Focus will be placed on solving a variety of business problems, improving organizational productivity, and achieving the goals of business. |
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| BCIS 20 - Beginning Keyboarding | Business Computer Information Systems | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course is designed for the student who has had little or no previous training in the operation of a keyboard. Students learn to type by touch, to use appropriate keyboarding techniques, and to develop speed and accuracy. |
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| BCIS 24 - Keyboarding Speed/Accuracy Development | Business Computer Information Systems | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): BCIS 20 This course is designed to help students reach an employable typing speed by improving their keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on developing straight copy and production skills with minimum errors at increased speeds. Keyboarding strengths and weaknesses will be diagnosed, followed by prescriptive drills to address the issues. Topics include review of alphabet keystroke, word level, capital letter, alternate-hand, punctuation, number, symbol, and horizontal/vertical reaches. |
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| BCIS 28 - Microsoft Word for Windows | Business Computer Information Systems | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers a recent version of Microsoft Word for Windows for students who have an understanding of computers and desire comprehensive knowledge of word processing. Course content includes creating and formatting documents; creating and modifying headers and footers; inserting objects such as clipart and images; creating and modifying tables; merging documents to create letters, envelopes and labels; creating charts; proofing documents; and automating formatting. |
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| BCIS 31 - Business Presentation Software | Business Computer Information Systems | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
In this course, students will examine the strategies applied when planning, preparing, and creating business presentations and use features of business presentation software to design and deliver high-quality presentations. PowerPoint is the primary presentation software to be used in this course; however, students will be introduced to other presentation software being used in the workplace. |
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| BCIS 33 - Skills for the Working Professional | Business Computer Information Systems | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course introduces students to identifying essential external and internal communication skills, managing conflict, developing a positive attitude, and creating the professional image for the workplace. |
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| BCIS 46 - Business Math Calculations | Business Computer Information Systems | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
In this course, students use the features of an electronic calculator to solve business math problems including retail calculations, payroll, and installment buying. Students will develop Ten-Key speed and accuracy using the touch method. |
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| BCIS 47 - Desktop Publishing | Business Computer Information Systems | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
In this course, students will examine the design principles and elements applied when creating printed documents and use desktop publishing software to create high-quality printed business publications such as newsletters, brochures, and flyers. |
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| BCIS 50 - Office Administration | Business Computer Information Systems | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the skills, traits, and attitudes of the successful administrative professional. Discussion topics include time and stress management, personal appearance, communication, records handling, mail, and financial management. In addition, students will complete projects in the areas of travel, minute taking, meeting planning, and effective job search techniques. |
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| BCIS 51 - Records Management | Business Computer Information Systems | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the increasingly complex field of records management. The class emphasizes the importance of effective records management for all types of documents from their creation or receipt, through their processing, distribution, organization, storage, and retrieval, to their ultimate disposition. Students will investigate the management functions necessary to operate a records management program effectively. |
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| BCIS 59 - Beginning Legal Office Procedures | Business Computer Information Systems | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces legal terminology, preparation of legal documents and correspondence, and court scheduling. Emphasis is placed on developing legal vocabulary, enhancing legal communication skills, building strong problem-solving techniques, and utilizing technical abilities in a legal office setting. |
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| BCIS 60 - Advanced Legal Office Procedures | Business Computer Information Systems | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course prepares the student for employment as an administrative assistant in a law office. Students are given specialized training to assist lawyers in litigation involving family, civil, personal injury, property damage, probate, and corporate law. |
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| BCIS 70K - Adobe Acrobat Professional | Business Computer Information Systems | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course introduces students to Adobe Acrobat software. The course includes an overview of all Adobe Acrobat products and their functionality. It offers instruction and application of Portable Document Format (PDF) creation from multiple sources, modifying existing PDF documents, and creating forms. Students will need access to Adobe Acrobat to successfully complete this course. |
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| BCIS 70L - Introduction to Microsoft Outlook | Business Computer Information Systems | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
In this course, students will be introduced to Microsoft Office Outlook and its use as a Personal Information Management (PIM) business tool to organize and manage e-mail messages, appointments, meetings, contacts, and tasks. |
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| BCIS 81 - Microsoft Excel for Business | Business Computer Information Systems | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course is designed for those who want to learn Microsoft Excel for Windows from the perspective of owning or running a business. Course content includes designing and analyzing worksheets and using formulas and functions with an emphasis on accounting principles. |
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| BCIS 84 - Basics of Computers | Business Computer Information Systems | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course provides students who have limited personal computer experience with the basic technology skills needed to customize the Windows operating system user interface; manage files, folders, disks, and drives; operate basic Windows programs; and use basic search features of the Internet Explorer browser to locate information. The focus of this course is on preparing those students who are pursuing careers in business environments. |
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| BCIS 85 - Microsoft Excel for Windows | Business Computer Information Systems | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): BCIS 18 This course covers a recent version of Microsoft Excel for Windows for students who have an understanding of computers and desire comprehensive knowledge of spreadsheets. Course content includes creating, formatting, and maintaining worksheets; using financial formulas and functions; creating and modifying charts; using visual enhancements; working with templates; working with tables and data tools; and creating pivot charts. |
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| BCIS 86 - Microsoft Access for Windows | Business Computer Information Systems | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course covers a recent version of Microsoft Access for Windows for students who have an understanding of computers and desire comprehensive knowledge of relational databases. Course content includes designing, creating and maintaining databases; importing and exporting data; modifying and filtering data; creating and using custom forms and reports; and running queries. |
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| BCIS 97 - Special Problems-BCIS | Business Computer Information Systems | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| BCIS 99 - Work Experience-BCIS | Business Computer Information Systems | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| BIOL 1 - Introduction to Biology | Biological Sciences | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is a survey of the basic principles and concepts used by biologists to explain how organisms live and survive. Topics include ecology, a survey of the worlds organisms, genetics, evolution, cell structure and function, and energy conversions. |
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| BIOL 2 - Introduction to Human Biology | Biological Sciences | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of biology focusing on humans as biological organisms. Topics include chemistry; cell and tissue structure; human body structure and function; human reproduction and development; human genetics, heredity and evolution; and human ecology. An emphasis is placed on the application of principles to current issues, including common human diseases, genetic engineering, and the impact of humans on the world's ecosystems. |
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| BIOL 5 - Ecology and Field Biology | Biological Sciences | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course will examine animal and plant species and populations as well as their relationships within communities and ecosystems. Topics include population and community structure, relationships between species, biogeography, and biodiversity. Included is the study of the native plants and animals with an emphasis on Butte County from the valley floor into the adjoining landforms of Northern California. The course includes one field trip per week. |
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| BIOL 7 - Sustaining Life on Earth | Biological Sciences | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course will introduce students to the structure of earth's ecosystems and to environmental issues, past and present from a biological science perspective. Students will be able to perceive and interpret the relative health of environmental systems, and to connect this to the role of humans in sustaining life on earth. To reach this understanding, students will read classic environmental literature as well as current environmental literature. The course will include discussions, field trips and guest speakers as well as student involvement in a campus or local environmental effort. During this course students will be encouraged to recognize that their lives are dependent upon the environment, and that their personal decisions affect the entire natural world. |
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| BIOL 9 - Current Issues in Biology | Biological Sciences | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the understanding of basic biological principles and how each of these principles affects daily human life. Biological principles include the scientific method, biological macromolecules, cell structure and function, cell division, genetics, DNA structure and function, metabolism, evolution, and ecology. Issues covered include nutrition, stem cell research, cancer, genetic diseases, cloning, genetic engineering, gene therapy, ecological diversity, invasive species, sustainability, and the impact of humans on the environment. |
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| BIOL 9H - Honors Current Issues in Biology | Biological Sciences | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This is an Honors level Current Issues in Biology course. This course utilizes a process of thorough analysis, critical thinking, extended discussions, and original oral and written responses, to introduce basic biological principles and how each of these principles affects daily human life. Biological principles include the scientific method, biological macromolecules, cell structure and function, cell division, genetics, DNA structure and function, metabolism, evolution, and ecology. Issues covered include nutrition, stem cell research, cancer, genetic diseases, cloning, genetic engineering, gene therapy, ecological diversity, invasive species, sustainability, and the impact of humans on the environment. |
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| BIOL 10 - Survey of Human Systems | Biological Sciences | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is intended for students in programs such as Emergency Medical Services and Health Information Management. Topics include fundamentals of the structure and function of the human body from an organ system perspective: Key concepts and basic principles of the chemistry of life, cells and tissues, cell physiology, structural organization and physiological principles in organ systems, system integration, and homeostasis in health and disease. (Not intended for Nursing students). |
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| BIOL 11 - Zoology | Biological Sciences | 5 |
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Unit(s): 5.00
This course is intended for majors, and includes a survey of animal phyla and non-photosynthetic, single-celled, eukaryotic taxa. It covers the comparative structure, function, and life cycles of animals, as well as principles of evolution, taxonomy, and systematics. Topics include development, morphology and physiology, phylogeny, and behavior of animals, as well as principles of evolution, mechanisms of evolutionary change, and speciation. (C-ID BIOL 150). |
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| BIOL 12 - Botany | Biological Sciences | 5 |
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Unit(s): 5.00
This course is intended for majors and covers comparative diversity, structure, and function of plant, fungal, and protistan phyla. Topics include development, morphology and physiology, taxonomy and systematics. Principles of population and community ecology and ecosystem interactions are emphasized. (C-ID BIOL 155). |
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| BIOL 13 - Cell and Molecular Biology | Biological Sciences | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1 This course is an introductory study of procaryotic and eucaryotic cell structure and function as well as basic viral structure and reproduction. Attention is given to life processes within cells and to interactions between cells. Coverage includes experimental design and statistical analysis; basic biotechnology concepts and techniques; DNA structure, function and gene expression; enzyme function; energetics; nutrient cycles in ecosystems; transport mechanisms; cytoskeletal components; cell communication (including nerve impulse conduction and signal transduction); cell reproduction; Mendelian and population genetics; cell evolution; and modern concepts of molecular biology. This course is designed for biology majors. Offered Spring only. (C-ID BIOL 190). |
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| BIOL 15 - Introduction to Microbiology | Biological Sciences | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 110 or, CHEM 1 or, CHEM 51 and one year high school biology, or, BIOL 1 or, BIOL 2 or, BIOL 20 or, BIOL 21 This course includes the study of the structure and function of viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa, with emphasis on the predominant pathogenic members of those groups. Study of basic organic chemistry, genetics, metabolism, microbe-host interactions, the immune response and etiological factors involved in disease are also included. Methods of detection, identification, isolation, culture, enumeration, and control of microbes are provided. Consideration is also given to applied and environmental microbiology, as well as biotechnology techniques. |
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| BIOL 20 - Human Anatomy | Biological Sciences | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
Structural organization of the human body: gross and microscopic structure of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems, from cellular to organ system levels of organization. This course is primarily intended for nursing, allied health, kinesiology, and other health related majors. (C-ID BIOL 110B). |
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| BIOL 21 - Human Physiology | Biological Sciences | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20 and CHEM 110 or, CHEM 1 or, CHEM 51 Study of the physiological principles, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organism level: integumentary system, bone, skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, nervous system, sensory organs, cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, urinary system, digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive system. This course is primarily intended for Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, and other health related majors. (C-ID BIOL 120B). |
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| BIOL 30 - Anatomical Preparations | Biological Sciences | 1.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20 In this course students dissect a human cadaver and prepare anatomical specimens for use in Butte College Human Anatomy classes. Students will learn proper dissection techniques and pertinent details of the human form needed to complete quality dissection work. |
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| BIOL 95 - Special Studies-BIOL | Biological Sciences | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| BIOL 99 - Work Experience-BIOL | Biological Sciences | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| BUS 8 - Legal Environment of Business | Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions and affecting managerial decisions. It introduces the law as an instrument of social and political control in society. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, judicial and administrative processes, employment law, forms of business organizations, and domestic and international governmental regulations. (C-ID BUS 120). |
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| BUS 18 - Database Design | Business | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is a study of fundamental database design principles and techniques, including data modeling with Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERD) and the normalization process. Topics include the relational data model, managing data using Structured Query Language (SQL), database management system (DBMS) architecture and operation, and database security mechanisms. Students will apply core concepts and techniques to practical business scenarios. |
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| BUS 20 - Introduction to Business | Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is survey of business, providing a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization's policy and practices within the U.S. and a global society. Students will learn about how this business context (including issues such as ethics and sustainability) influences the primary areas of business including: organizational structure and design; leadership, human resource management, organized labor practices; marketing; organizational communication; technology; entrepreneurship; legal, accounting, financial practices; the stock and securities market; and therefore affect a business' ability to achieve its organizational goals. (C-ID BUS 110). |
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| BUS 25 - Small Business Management | Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers the practical considerations, challenges and rewards associated with starting and operating a small business. The course explores how to identify small business opportunities; the factors influencing entrepreneurial success; and financing, marketing, managing, record-keeping and computer applications to support small business operations. Each student will identify a business opportunity, then create a detailed business plan. |
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| BUS 29 - Supervising Employees | Business | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course helps students (both supervisors and prospective supervisors) develop insights about how to enhance performance in today's changing workplace. Topics pertain to decision-making, communication, motivation, organizational change and innovation. The focus is on self-assessment, analyzing and understanding work situations, and developing personal supervisory skills and strategies. |
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| BUS 35 - Management and Human Relations | Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the role effective human relations plays in enhancing today's diverse, multi-cultural work environment and facilitating individual and organizational success. This course emphasizes concepts and assessment relating to individual factors (such as personality, attitudes, values, learning style) and to how employees throughout organizations interact with one another (such as communication, leadership styles, conflict resolution approaches). The course enables both managers/supervisors and those not currently in leadership roles to better understand work dynamics and devise appropriate strategies to enhance human relations and organizational and career success. |
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| BUS 40 - Organization Management | Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines managerial concepts, approaches and tools relevant for organizations operating in today's changing, diverse, technology-infused and globally-competitive business environment. Within an ethics and contingency management framework, it focuses on three of the fundamental management functions: planning, organizing and controlling. It provides perspectives and guidelines and develops competencies to assist managers in understanding and addressing organizational problems. |
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| BUS 44 - Human Resource Management | Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course highlights complex and important issues in current human resources practice, and demonstrates how managers can effectively manage human resources. The course explores Human Resource Management (HRM) issues for today's companies: changing government and legal requirements; new information systems; downsizing; demands for a more skilled workforce; increasing attention to and appreciation for diversity; the global workforce and intensifying global competition; and changing cultural and economic factors. |
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| BUS 50 - Sales in Today's World | Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces personal selling concepts, processes and tools. It emphasizes the importance of ethical, professional conduct; an understanding of consumer behavior; needs-satisfaction selling; and effective two-way communication. Students learn how to find and qualify prospects; establish rapport; ask questions to determine customers' needs; present pertinent product/service features, advantages and benefits; overcome buyers' objections; and close the sale. Students will participate (as buyers, sellers and critical observers) in interactive sales presentations. |
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| BUS 60 - Advertising and Copywriting | Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the function of advertising in relation to business and society. It looks at advertising as a social and economic institution. Emphasis is placed on identifying the best strategy and advertising medium to achieve the business objective. Students will plan an advertising campaign including defining a target audience, research markets, select the most effective advertising mediums, select media outlets, estimate the campaign budget and draft advertising copy. The advertising campaign project builds an understanding of traditional and digital advertising, writing radio or podcast copy, and storyboarding for television or digital advertising. |
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| BUS 62 - Money & Happiness: Cultural, Psychological and Economic Factors | Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course integrates practical financial decision making with the social, psychological, and physiological contexts in which decisions are made. Students will examine the role of money in their lives, set personal goals, and develop plans to meet those goals. Topics include cultural attitudes and beliefs about money, money and relationships, money personalities, consumerism, debt, healthcare, investing, retirement, long-term care, disability, death, and taxes. |
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| BUS 64 - Principles of Marketing | Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course explores the nature, function and importance of marketing. It focuses on conducting opportunity analysis, assessing consumer behavior, engaging in marketing research, and target marketing as the basis for devising marketing objectives and plans. Students will develop and assess marketing strategies to meet the needs of target markets (both consumer and business-to-business (B2B)), using the "4 Ps": product, promotion, price and place (distribution). The emphasis is on ethical, needs-satisfaction, relationship marketing in today's global, technology-infused, competitive environment. |
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| BUS 66 - Retail Management | Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course presents essential concepts in the retailing field, from store location and organization to the purchase, handling, display, pricing and advertising of merchandise. Emphasis is placed on the practical concepts of retail management. |
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| BUS 68 - Business on the Internet | Business | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to web marketing tools, strategies, application and measurement. It examines benefits and challenges associated with web marketing technologies including web site development, search engine optimization, online advertising, social media, email campaigns, blog marketing, digital public relations, multimedia and mobile marketing. Students will learn how to create a web marketing strategy and then apply web marketing technologies in a measurable way to achieve business objectives. |
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| BUS 97 - Special Problems-BUS | Business | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| BUS 99 - Work Experience-BUS | Business | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| CDF 12 - Child, Family, and Community | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an examination of the socialization of the developing child in today's society, emphasizing the important influences of family, community, school, and historical and socio-cultural factors. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. (C-ID CDEV 110). |
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| CDF 14 - Child Growth and Development | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the major physical, psychosocial and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There will be an emphasis on interactions between developmental processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. (C-ID CDEV 100). |
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| CDF 18 - Children with Special Needs | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces the variations in development of children with special needs birth through eight, and the resulting impact on families. It also includes an overview of the historical and societal influences on the laws, identification and referral process relating to children with special needs. Observations in public or private children's centers, schools, and agencies are required. |
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| CDF 20 - Curriculum for Children with Special Needs | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers curriculum and intervention strategies for working with children with special needs in partnership with their families. Focus is on the use of observation and assessment in meeting the individualized needs of children in inclusive and natural environments. Topics include the role of the teacher as a professional working with families, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and cultural competence. |
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| CDF 30 - Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education | Child Development/Family Relations | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course examines methods and principles of supervising student teachers, volunteers, staff, and other adults in early care and education settings. Emphasis is on the roles and development of early childhood professionals as mentors and leaders. |
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| CDF 40 - Observation and Assessment | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CDF 14 This course focuses on the appropriate use of observation and assessment strategies to document development, growth and play while learning to join with families and professionals in promoting children's success. Multiple observational formats and assessment tools and methods are explored. This course includes 25.5 hours of lab observing children in an approved (Butte College or Mentor) early childhood program. (C-ID ECE 200). |
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| CDF 44 - Positive Child Guidance | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course teaches students guidance methods and techniques that are effective in the home, classroom and other group settings. Students will learn positive guidance techniques to promote socially responsible behavior and healthy emotional development in children from birth to eight years of age. |
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| CDF 48 - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an examination of the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs and environments, emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development for all children. Early Childhood Education career opportunities and preparation will be examined. This course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics and professional identity. (C-ID ECE 120). |
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| CDF 56 - Prenatal, Infant, and Toddler Development | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of infants and toddlers from prenatal to age three including physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional growth and development. Throughout the class, students will apply theoretical frameworks to interpret behaviors and interactions between heredity and environment while emphasizing the role of family and relationships in development. |
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| CDF 57 - Teaching in a Diverse Society | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the development of social identities in diverse societies including theoretical and practical implications of oppression and privilege as they apply to young children, families, programs, classrooms and teaching. Various classroom strategies will be explored emphasizing culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches supporting all children in becoming competent members of a diverse society. Course includes self-examination and reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes and bias, social and educational access, media and schooling. (C-ID ECE 230). |
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| CDF 59 - Anti-Bias Curriculum in Early Childhood Programs | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides the opportunity for students to explore issues of cultural diversity, examine curricular approaches to anti-bias education, and integrate these elements into the development of comprehensive children's programs. This course also provides the opportunity to explore factors leading to culturally responsive child care and education. |
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| CDF 62 - Creative Art Activities for Children | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course teaches students to plan, prepare and implement the materials and techniques of a creative art curriculum for young children. The course includes specific techniques for working with children, parents, and staff, research of the philosophical bases and developmental stages of children's art, and preparation and utilization of specific art media appropriate for use in early childhood education programs. |
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| CDF 63 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Curriculum | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CDF 14 This course presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for young children from birth to age eight years. Students will examine a teacher's role in supporting development and fostering the joy of learning for all young children using observation and assessment. An overview of learning domains includes: language, social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative. The course will provide the student the opportunity to develop, prepare, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum for young children. This course includes 25.5 hours of lab in an approved (Butte College or Mentor) program. (C-ID ECE 130). |
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| CDF 65 - Infant/Toddler Curriculum | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
Applies current theory and research to the care and education of infants and toddlers in group settings. Examines essential policies, principles, and practices that lead to quality care and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children birth to thirty six months. |
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| CDF 78 - Early Childhood Education Practicum | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CDF 40, CDF 63 This capstone course is a demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning and assessment and knowledge of curriculum content areas will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children. This course includes fifty-one hours of participation with young children in an approved early childhood (Butte College or Mentor) program. (C-ID ECE 210). |
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| CDF 80 - Health, Safety and Nutrition | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures and early childhood curriculum related to child health, safety and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health and safety for both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. This course will focus on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program development for all children. (C-ID ECE 220). |
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| CDF 84 - Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the administration of early childhood programs, including program types, budget, management, regulations, laws, development and implementation of policies and procedures. The course will examine administrative tools, philosophies, and techniques needed to organize, open, and operate an early care and education program. This course partially meets the administrative units required by the State of California to meet licensing requirements and administrative units for the Child Development Permit. |
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| CDF 85 - Admin II: Personnel & Leadership in Early Childhood Education | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides effective strategies for personnel management and leadership in early care and education settings. Topics include legal and ethical responsibilities, supervision techniques, professional development, and reflective practices for a diverse and inclusive early care and education program. This course partially meets the administrative units required by the State of California to meet licensing requirements and administrative units for the Child Development Permit. |
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| CDF 91 - Parenting in Today's Society | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course applies child development research to inform best parenting practices. Students will learn about social and cultural trends of parental practices including the usage of community resources. Topics covered include parenting styles, education, physical/social-emotional and sexual abuse, substance abuse, youth culture, media impact and parenting a special needs child. |
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| CDF 93 - Strengthening Families | Child Development/Family Relations | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the roles and responsibilities of professionals collaborating with families. An emphasis is placed on current trends and issues with families parenting children between the ages of 0 to 13 years of age. Topics include family growth and development, family structures, challenges confronting the contemporary family, and strategies to strengthen families. |
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| CDF 97 - Special Problems-CDF | Child Development/Family Relations | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| CDF 99 - Work Experience-CDF | Child Development/Family Relations | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| CDF 131 - ECE Mentor Teacher Seminar | Child Development/Family Relations | 0.5 |
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Unit(s): 0.50
This course provides an opportunity for Early Childhood Mentor Teachers to discuss issues related to their role as supervisors of early childhood student teachers, plan in-service activities and provide professional support for one another. |
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| CDF 133 - Director Mentor Seminar | Child Development/Family Relations | 0.5 |
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Unit(s): 0.50
This course will provide directors, site supervisors, and other administrators of early childhood programs the opportunity to explore issues related to professional duties, including quality improvement efforts, advocacy, supervision of staff, and the mentoring of colleagues. Seminar content will be individualized to meet the needs of participants. This course encourages directors to continue their professional development and skills. |
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| CHEM 1 - General Chemistry I | Chemistry | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 110 or one year of high school chemistry, This course introduces students to the basic principles of chemistry with a quantitative emphasis. Topics include atomic theory, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, intermolecular forces and solutions. This is the first semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine), mathematics, and engineering. The two-semester sequence of CHEM 1 and CHEM 2 provides the basic chemical background needed for further investigations into our physical environment. (C-ID CHEM 110/120S). |
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| CHEM 2 - General Chemistry II | Chemistry | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1 This course is a continuation of CHEM 1, General Chemistry I. Topics include chemical kinetics and equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibria, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry, introduction to organic chemistry and qualitative analysis. This is the second semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine), mathematics, and engineering. The two-semester sequence of CHEM 1 and CHEM 2 provides the basic chemical background needed for further investigations into our physical environment. (C-ID CHEM 120S) (C-ID CHEM 120S = CHEM 1 and CHEM 2). |
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| CHEM 21 - Organic Chemistry I | Chemistry | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2 This is the first course in a year-long study of organic chemistry designed for students majoring in chemistry and related science disciplines. It covers fundamental principles of organic chemistry including structure, nomenclature, conformational analysis and stereochemistry. The physical properties, reactions and reaction mechanisms of alkanes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, alkenes, alkynes, and allylic systems are studied. Infrared spectroscopy and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy are discussed in detail. (C-ID CHEM 150 & 160S). |
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| CHEM 22 - Organic Chemistry II | Chemistry | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 21 This is the second course in a year-long study of organic chemistry designed for students majoring in chemistry and related science disciplines. The physical properties, reactions and reaction mechanisms of conjugated systems, aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds (aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives), amines and biomolecules are studied. Laboratory work includes advanced techniques in reaction conditions, product separation, purification and spectroscopy. (C-ID CHEM 160S) (C-ID CHEM 160S = CHEM 21 and CHEM 22). |
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| CHEM 51 - Elementary Inorganic Chemistry | Chemistry | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 108 or MATH 116 This is a survey course in the principles of inorganic chemistry, including atomic theory and periodic properties, nuclear chemistry, electronic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas behavior, solution chemistry, kinetics and equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and elementary thermodynamics. It is recommended for allied health or applied science majors. (C-ID CHEM 101). |
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| CHEM 52 - Elementary Organic and Biochemistry | Chemistry | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 51 This course provides an introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds including organic nomenclature and functional group chemistry. Biochemistry topics include optical isomerism, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids as they apply to living systems. Recommended for allied health and applied science majors. (C-ID CHEM 102). |
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| CHEM 95 - Special Studies-CHEM | Chemistry | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| CHEM 110 - Introductory Chemistry | Chemistry | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is for the student who lacks the necessary background to enroll directly in CHEM 51 or CHEM 1. The assumption is made that this is the student's first exposure to chemistry. With that in mind, both the philosophy and practice of laboratory chemistry are pursued. The approach to many topics is quantitative and the topics chosen are those that are bothersome to students in more advanced courses. The goal is to prepare students for CHEM 51 or CHEM 1 and further study in chemistry. |
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| CHIN 1 - First Semester Chinese | Chinese | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is a study of beginning Mandarin Chinese emphasizing grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking. It also introduces the student to various aspects of the Chinese culture. Chinese history, traditions and culture will be woven throughout the content of the course. Students who have completed at least one, but fewer than two years of high school Chinese (or equivalent) with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date, should register for Second Semester Chinese. |
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| CHIN 2 - Second Semester Chinese | Chinese | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): CHIN 1 This course is the second half of beginning Chinese, which further develops the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese. It continues to introduce students to various aspects of Chinese culture. Students who have completed at least two, but fewer than three years of high school Chinese (or equivalent) with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date, should consult the appropriate language instructor before enrolling. |
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| CLP 30 - Career Life Planning | Career Life Planning | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a comprehensive career life planning course with a focus on self-exploration, career exploration, decision making and goal setting, job search strategies, and understanding the world of work in our global economy. Through self assessment students will learn about their interests, personality styles, values, transferrable skills, natural talents and strengths, lifestyle, learning styles, communication styles, and career fitness. |
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| CLP 101 - Career, Education and Life Choices | Career Life Planning | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This is an introductory personal development course where students learn the skills for goal setting, budget projection, career and educational research, decision-making, and personal management. The course culminates in a 10-year action plan to fulfill educational and career goals. |
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| CLP 300 - Career Development | Career Life Planning | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course facilitates individual career growth. Topics include career planning theories, work motivation, self-assessment, career-success skills, career research, workforce preparation and readiness, and employment opportunities. |
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| CLP 334 - Workforce Readiness Strategies | Career Life Planning | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course will help students develop attitudes, behaviors, and professional skills that contribute to personal success in work and life. Topics may include strategies that positively impact self-management and self-motivation, including self-assessments, workforce readiness skills, analyzing workplace skills, and personal wellness. Topics may include analyzing workplace skills and skill sets; identifying and seeking job opportunities that match current skills sets; writing an introductory cover letter; constructing a resume and master application; interviewing and keeping a job. |
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| CMST 2 - Public Speaking | Communication Studies | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is the study of the fundamentals of public speaking with an emphasis on extemporaneous style delivery. Focus is placed on critical thinking including: the organization of ideas, the use of research, the development of critical analysis in the construction and consumption of messages and the practice of ethical and mindful communication. (C-ID COMM 110). |
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| CMST 2H - Honors Public Speaking | Communication Studies | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This is an Honors level introductory Public Speaking course. Through a process of thorough analysis, critical thinking, extended discussions, and original oral and written responses, students will study the fundamentals of extemporaneous public speaking. Emphasis is placed on the organization of ideas, the use of research techniques, and the development of critical analysis for problem solving. (C-ID COMM 110). |
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| CMST 4 - Small Group Communication | Communication Studies | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is the study of theory and research findings and their application to communication in small group contexts. It emphasizes group discussion for problem solving, leadership, listening, information gathering, analysis and public speaking. This class is designed to be experiential and exposes students to small group communication theory and public speaking fundamentals within the context of their own small group interactions, activities and presentations in classroom settings and real-world environments. (C-ID COMM 140). |
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| CMST 6 - Oral Interpretation | Communication Studies | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers the study and practice of oral skills essential for effective communication of the intellectual and emotional meaning of a literary selection or manuscript to an audience. (C-ID COMM 170). |
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| CMST 9 - Intercultural Communication | Communication Studies | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an understanding of the dynamics of intercultural communication. Students will develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills to become more effective intercultural communicators. (C-ID COMM 150). |
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| CMST 10 - Interpersonal Communication | Communication Studies | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is the study of theory and research findings and their application to communication in interpersonal relationships in personal and professional contexts. It examines effective and appropriate uses of verbal and non-verbal messages in the initiation, development, maintenance, and termination of interpersonal relationships. (C-ID COMM 130). |
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| CMST 12 - Forensics (Speech and Debate) | Communication Studies | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course prepares students for intercollegiate speech and debate tournaments and/or community events. Preparation includes practice, research, writing and participation in a variety of public presentations. Community events, as well as forensics events, such as debate, platform, limited preparation, oral interpretation, and readers' theatre are emphasized. (C-ID COMM 160B). |
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| CMST 13 - Gender and Communication | Communication Studies | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to gender-related communication, integrating theory and practice in order to heighten awareness of the importance of gender as a communication variable. Emphasis on perception, verbal, nonverbal similarities and differences are examined in interpersonal, small group, and public settings. |
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| CMST 14 - Argumentation and Debate | Communication Studies | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2 This course presents basic argumentation theory including research, methods of analysis, use and tests of evidence, refutation, and the logical and ethical responsibilities of advocacy. Emphasis is placed on the preparation and presentation of cases for and against propositions or points of view through debate and public address. (C-ID COMM 120). |
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| CMST 95 - Special Studies-CMST | Communication Studies | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| COS 100 - Introduction to Cosmetology | Cosmetology | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): High School Diploma or G.E.D. This course is the first in a seven-course sequence. It introduces students to the history of Cosmetology, career opportunities in Cosmetology, and the skills required to have a successful career in the beauty industry. Students will learn the basic skills and techniques required for all aspects of hair care, hair cutting, hair treatments, makeup application, skin care and nail care and the safe, hygienic practice of Cosmetology procedures. Additionally, students will learn and develop basic skills in human relations, customer satisfaction and the professional attitudes that are vital to success in the beauty industry. |
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| COS 101 - Cosmetology I | Cosmetology | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): COS 100 or Permission of Instructor This course is the second in a seven-course sequence. Students are introduced to the principles and practices of infection control, anatomy and physiology, and chemistry. Emphasis will be placed upon skin, nail, and hair structure and growth and disorders of hair, scalp, and nails. Students will continue developing the skills and techniques required for all aspects of hair care, hair cutting, hair treatments, makeup application, skin care and nail care and the safe, hygienic practice of Cosmetology procedures. Additionally, students will continue developing skills in human relations, customer satisfaction and the professional attitudes that are vital to success in the beauty industry. |
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| COS 102 - Cosmetology II | Cosmetology | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): COS 101 or Permission of Instructor This course is the third in a seven-course sequence. Students are introduced to the basics of electricity, electrical equipment, principles of hair design, haircutting and hair styling. Emphasis will be placed on electrotherapy, light therapy, hair types, facial structure, hair treatments, hair cutting and wet and thermal styling basics. Students will continue developing the skills and techniques for all aspects of hair care, hair cutting, hair treatments, makeup, skin and nail are and the safe, hygienic practice of Cosmetology procedures. Additionally, students will continue developing skills in human relations, customer satisfaction and the professional attitudes that are vital to success in the beauty industry. |
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| COS 103 - Cosmetology III | Cosmetology | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): COS 102 or Permission of Instructor This course is the fourth in a seven-course sequence. Students are introduced to hair braiding, wigs, hair enhancements, chemical services, hair chemistry and structure, principles of hair coloring, and skin diseases and disorders. Emphasis will be placed on chemical hair services including coloring, relaxing and perming, proper application and care of wigs, hair extensions and braids, color theory and skin disorders. Students will continue developing the required skills and techniques for all aspects of hair care, hair cutting, hair treatments, makeup application, skin care and nail care and the safe, hygienic practice of Cosmetology procedures. Additionally, students will continue developing skills in human relations, customer satisfaction and the professional attitudes that are vital to success in the beauty industry. |
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| COS 104 - Cosmetology IV | Cosmetology | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): COS 103 or Permission of Instructor This course is the fifth in a seven-course sequence. Students are introduced to hair removal, skin analysis and care, facial massage and makeup application. Emphasis will be placed on temporary and permanent hair removal, skin typing and treatments, facial massage, proper use of electrotherapy and light therapy, color theory and principles of makeup application. Students will continue developing the required skills and techniques for all aspects of hair care, hair cutting, hair treatments, makeup application, skin care and nail care and the safe, hygienic practice of Cosmetology procedures. Additionally, students will continue developing skills in human relations, customer satisfaction and the professional attitudes that are vital to success in the beauty industry. |
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| COS 105 - Cosmetology V | Cosmetology | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): COS 104 or Permission of Instructor This course is the sixth in a seven-course sequence. Students are introduced to nail diseases and disorders, manicuring and pedicuring basics and nail tips, wraps and enhancements. Emphasis will be placed on proper use and disinfection of manicuring tools, manicuring and pedicuring techniques, foot massage, cleaning and disinfection of foot baths and spas and application, maintenance and removal of nail tips, wraps and enhancements. Students will continue developing the required skills and techniques for all aspects of hair care, hair cutting, hair treatments, makeup application, skin care and nail care and the safe, hygienic practice of Cosmetology procedures. Additionally, students will continue developing skills in human relations, customer satisfaction and the professional attitudes that are vital to success in the beauty industry. |
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| COS 106 - Cosmetology VI | Cosmetology | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): COS 105 or Permission of Instructor This course is a capstone course for the cosmetology sequence. Students are introduced to the principles of successful salon business management, and demonstration of proper technique and practice in all aspects of hair, skin and nail care, treatments and procedures. Emphasis will be placed on mastery of the necessary Cosmetology concepts, principles and skills required to pass the California State Licensing exam for Cosmetology. Students will be required to demonstrate mastery of the required skills and techniques for all aspects of hair care, hair cutting, hair treatments, makeup application, skin care and nail care and the safe, hygienic practice of Cosmetology procedures. Additionally, students will continue developing skills in human relations, customer satisfaction and the professional attitudes that are vital to success in the beauty industry. Students will spend 30 hours in a classroom setting and 210 hours in laboratory activities. Upon completing this course, students are expected to have a minimum of 1,600 hours of applied skill practice required by the State of California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. |
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| COS 107 - Cosmetology to Barbering Crossover | Cosmetology | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): Students must supply a 1,600 hour completion of Cosmetology Proof of Training Certificate or have a current valid Cosmetology License This course provides training in barbering for students proficient in cosmetology training and prepares the student for the California State Board Barber examination. Students are introduced to the theory and advanced techniques of preparing the client's hair for shaving, assessing the condition of the client's skin, performing shaving techniques, applying after-shave antiseptic following facial services, massaging the client's face and rolling cream massages. Upon completing this course, students are required to have a minimum of 1,800 hours of applied skill practice required by the State of California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. |
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| COS 108 - Manicuring | Cosmetology | 10 |
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Prerequisite(s): High School Diploma or G.E.D. The manicure course is an intensive course for the student seeking an entry level position in the industry, or for an individual re-entering the job market to develop new skills. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to take the state board exam and become a California state licensed Manicurist. |
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| COS 109 - Esthetician (Skin Care) | Cosmetology | 16 |
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Prerequisite(s): High School Diploma or G.E.D. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to take the state board exam and become a California state licensed Esthetician. The skin care course is an intensive course for the student seeking an entry level position in the industry, or for a person reentering the job market with new skills. |
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| COS 110 - Instructor Training | Cosmetology | 15 |
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Prerequisite(s): High School Diploma or G.E.D.; Must hold a valid Cosmetology License This course shall consist of technical instruction and practical operations in teaching the art and science of Cosmetology. Technical instruction shall mean instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination; practical operation shall mean the actual performance by the instructor trainee of teaching techniques and principles. Hours and required technical skills/proficiencies are mandated by the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. |
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| COS 111 - Cosmetology Refresher | Cosmetology | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): COS 106 and expired state license or failure to pass state exam This refresher course is designed for students who have completed COS 100-106 or the equivalent, and have an expired cosmetology license or failed to pass the state licensing examination. Students will brush up on skills and techniques in all phases of hair, make-up, skin and nail care, customer service and professionalism. In addition, students will refresh their skills in human relations, customer satisfaction and professional attitudes that are vital to success in the beauty industry. Upon successful completion of this course and verification of completion of Cosmetology 100-106 or the equivalent, the student will be eligible to take the state board examination and become a California state licensed Cosmetologist. |
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| CPE 308 - Functional Academics for Persons with Substantial Disabilities | Community Partners in Education | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course provides instruction and support for persons with substantial disabilities attending a facility in the community generally known as a day activity center. Functional Academics focuses on learning basic academic skills such as reading comprehension, writing and mathematical skills as well as basic money handling skills and increased awareness and independence in independent living skills. Topics include reading comprehension, writing skills, mathematical skills, money management, daily living skills and self-advocacy. An individual assessment of needs as well as an ongoing Individual Service Plan (ISP) is a component of this course. The ISP will dictate the number of hours each student will spend in this course. |
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| CPE 310 - Integration into the Community for Persons with Substantial Disabilities | Community Partners in Education | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course is designed for persons with substantial disabilities attending a facility in the community generally known as a day activity center. Integration into the Community will focus on learning how to become a part of the community and will include social skills, communication skills, problem solving skills, personal safety skills and increasing stamina and endurance for walking or wheeling self safely while navigating uneven terrain in the community. An individual assessment of needs as well as an ongoing Individual Service Plan (ISP) is a component of this program. The ISP will dictate the number of hours each student will spend in this course. |
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| CPE 311 - Horticultural Arts for Persons with Substantial Disabilities | Community Partners in Education | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course is designed for persons with substantial disabilities attending a facility in the community generally known as a day activity center. Horticultural Arts will focus on learning how esthetics can enhance the creative experience of growing and tending a garden. Topics will include planning a garden, how fine and gross motor skills can be enhanced by tending a garden, identifying the components of the garden, and how to utilize the vegetables and flowers to enhance daily living activities. An individual assessment of needs as well as an ongoing Individual Service Plan (ISP) is a component of this course. The ISP will dictate the number of hours each student will spend in this course. |
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| CPE 312 - Applied Arts for Persons with Substantial Disabilities | Community Partners in Education | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course is designed for persons with substantial disabilities attending a facility in the community generally known as a day activity center. Applied Arts focuses on learning to utilize a variety of art and craft media to enhance the creative expression of adults with limited ability to communicate in traditional ways. Topics will include stained glass, ceramics, beading and jewelry making, woodworking, and fabric art. An individual assessment of needs as well as an ongoing Individual Service Plan (ISP) is a component of this course. The ISP will dictate the number of hours each student will spend in this course. |
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| CPE 313 - Fine Arts for Persons with Substantial Disabilities | Community Partners in Education | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course is designed for persons with substantial disabilities attending a facility in the community generally known as a day activity center. Fine Arts focuses on learning to utilize a variety of art media to enhance the creative expression of adults with limited ability to communicate in traditional ways. Topics will include drawing (pencil, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, etc.), painting (watercolor, acrylic, oil, etc.) and creating individual works of art which can be shown in local venues. An individual assessment of needs as well as an ongoing Individual Service Plan (ISP) is a component of this course. The ISP will dictate the number of hours each student will spend in this course. |
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| CPE 314 - Performing Arts for Persons with Substantial Disabilities | Community Partners in Education | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course is designed for persons with substantial disabilities attending a facility in the community generally known as a day activity center. Performing Arts will focus on developing creative expression and improving communication skills and social interaction through a wide range of performance arts. Topics will include performing skits, plays, stand up comedy, poetry slams, dance and movement, musical instruments and singing. An individual assessment of needs as well as an ongoing individual service plan (ISP) is a component of this course. The ISP will dictate the number of hours each student will spend in this course. |
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| CPE 315 - Culinary Arts and Nutrition Skills for Persons with Substantial Disabilities | Community Partners in Education | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course provides instructional support for persons with substantial disabilities attending a facility in the community generally known as a day activity center. Culinary Arts and Nutrition Skills will focus on improving independent living skills. Topics include health and wellness, healthy food choices and the use of gross motor skills for safe cooking. An individual assessment of needs as well as an ongoing Individual Service Plan (ISP) is a component of this program. The ISP will dictate the number of hours each student will spend in this course. |
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| CPE 316 - Health and Wellness for Persons with Substantial Disabilities | Community Partners in Education | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course is designed for persons with substantial disabilities attending a facility in the community generally known as a day activity center. Health and Wellness focuses on interpersonal skills development through physical and behavioral techniques. Topics include problem solving, breathing and relaxation techniques, attention and focus, sensory awareness, utilization of all five senses, social and personal adjustment, self-advocacy for fostering independence, fine and gross motor skills, and personal care and hygiene. An individual assessment of motor communication and self-help learning needs as well as an ongoing Individual Service Plan (ISP) is a component of this course. The ISP will dictate the number of hours each student will spend in this course. |
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| CPE 318 - Communication Skills for Persons with Substantial Disabilities | Community Partners in Education | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course is designed for persons with substantial disabilities attending a facility in the community generally known as a day activity center. Communication Skills focuses on learning basic techniques for communicating. Topics include ASL, functional gesture practice, articulation practice, making choices, problem solving and social communication skills. An individual assessment of needs as well as an ongoing individual service plan (ISP) is a component of this course. The ISP will dictate the number of hours each student will spend in this course. |
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| CSCI 2 - Business and Computer Information Systems | Computer Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an examination of information systems and their role in business. Focus on information systems, database management systems, networking, e-commerce, ethics and security, computer systems hardware and software components. Application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions to business problems. (C-ID ITIS 120). |
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| CSCI 4 - Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies | Computer Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of programming. Students will learn about the software development life-cycle, algorithms, and the design, implementation, and testing of programs using an object-oriented programming language. (C-ID COMP 112). |
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| CSCI 10 - Computer Architecture and Organization | Computer Science | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 20 This course is an introduction to the organization and behavior of modern computer systems at the assembly language level. Topics include numerical computation, the internal representation of simple data types and structures, data representation errors, and procedural errors. Students will learn how to map statements and constructs of high-level languages onto sequences of machine instructions. (C-ID COMP 142). |
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| CSCI 11 - Introduction to Game Design and Development | Computer Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the concepts, technologies, and techniques of game design and development. The course covers the history of games, basic game theory, the phases of game development, the use of computers and other media in the development of games, and game testing and analysis. Students will explore the ethical and social issues associated with the design, production, and marketing of games. The course emphasizes the importance of teamwork in, and the interdisciplinary nature of, the games industry. |
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| CSCI 17 - Computer and Network Security/Security+ | Computer Science | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 49 This is an advanced course in computer and network security. This course will prepare students to evaluate, secure and manage network information assurance, and take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Course topics include threat management, security standards and protocols (including public key infrastructure and cryptography), intrusion detection and prevention, forensics, system recovery, and disaster planning. The principles of data integrity, user accountability, and policy management will be explored in detail. Students will develop and demonstrate intrusion detection skills utilizing a virtual network to configure and test security procedures. |
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| CSCI 19 - Computer Networking Fundamentals | Computer Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces the structure, architecture, functions, components and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The course will prepare students to create and maintain data communications networks, and prepare to take the CompTIA's Network+ certification exam. Course topics include: designing, implementing, and maintaining functional communication systems using the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) and TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) layered models to examine the roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link and physical layers. A virtualized lab component using NDG NETLabs+ will be included. |
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| CSCI 20 - Programming and Algorithms I | Computer Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the discipline of computer science, with a focus on the design and implementation of algorithms to solve simple problems using a high-level programming language. Topics include fundamental programming constructs, problem-solving strategies, debugging techniques, declaration models, and an overview of procedural and object-oriented programming languages. Students will learn to design, implement, test, and debug algorithms using pseudocode and a high-level programming language. (C-ID COMP 122). |
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| CSCI 21 - Programming and Algorithms II | Computer Science | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 20 This is a software engineering course, focused on the application of software engineering techniques for the design and development of large programs. Topics include data abstraction, data structures and associated algorithms, recursion, declaration models, and garbage collection. Students will learn to design, implement, test, and debug programs using an object-oriented language. (C-ID COMP 132). |
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| CSCI 22 - Discrete Structures | Computer Science | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 20 This course is an introduction to the discrete structures used in Computer Science, with an emphasis on their applications. Topics covered include functions, relations and sets, basic logic, proof techniques, basics of counting, graphs and trees, and discrete probability. (C-ID COMP 152). |
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| CSCI 23 - Systems Analysis and Design | Computer Science | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 2 The course presents a systematic methodology for analyzing a business problem or opportunity, determining what role, if any, computer-based technologies can play in addressing the business need, articulating business requirements for the technology solution, specifying alternative approaches to acquiring the technology capabilities needed to address the business requirements, and specifying the requirements for the information systems solution in particular, in-house development, development from third-party providers, or purchased commercial-off-the-shelf packages. |
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| CSCI 25 - Linux 1, Essentials | Computer Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
In this course students learn the fundamental concepts of the Linux operating system and the basic skills needed to work productively on a Linux system. Topics covered include installation and basic configuration, fundamental command-line tools, text editing with the vi (visual editor), the File Hierarchy Standard (FHS), processes, and permissions. Students will configure, script, and work exclusively in a shell (text-based, command-line) environment. |
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| CSCI 31 - Web Development I | Computer Science | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 4 (or concurrent enrollment) or CSCI 20 (or concurrent enrollment) This course is an introduction to web development using HyperText Markup Language Version 5 (HTML5), Cascading Style Sheets Level 3 (CSS3), JavaScript, and jQuery. Students will learn to design and build standards-compliant front-end/client-side web applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery. |
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| CSCI 32 - Web Development II | Computer Science | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 31 In this course students learn to develop applications for the World Wide Web. Topics include the fundamentals of web server platforms, programming languages for web development, using databases to persist information for a web application, and web application frameworks. Students will design, implement, and deploy a complete web application using a current programming language, database technology, and web server. |
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| CSCI 36 - Programming Project | Computer Science | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 21 This is a capstone programming project course integrating software engineering processes, project management, and computer programming skills. Topics include problem formulation, requirements elicitation, design, tools and frameworks, implementation and testing, version control, integration, and documentation. Emphasis will be placed on teamwork to design, develop, and deliver software projects that solve specific problems. |
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| CSCI 48 - Network Fundamentals and Cisco Level 1 | Computer Science | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This is an introductory course in computer networking and data communication infrastructure. The focus of this course is to develop the skills required to manage and maintain networks. This is the first of two courses designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Entry-level Network Technician (CCENT) exam and the first of three Butte College courses designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching certification exam. Course topics will include: CompTIA Network+ non-proprietary networking, network protocols components, configuration, network design, installation, management and security. Cisco routers and routing, switches and packet switched networks, Internet Protocol addressing and converged networking. |
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| CSCI 49 - PCs and Peripherals/A+ | Computer Science | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This is an introductory course in computer hardware, operating systems and connectivity. The course prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ exams. The focus of this course is to develop an understanding of personal computing devices, including terminology, safety, assembly, operating system installation, configuration, optimization, security, and industry best practices. |
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| CSCI 53 - Cisco Networks Level 2, Routing & Switching | Computer Science | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 48 This is an intermediate level computer networks course covering fundamental elements, terminology and software. It is the second of three courses (CSCI 48, 53, and 56) designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. Course topics include; router elements, binary math, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), addressing, subnetting, address protocols, media standards, and the design of a Local Area Network (LAN). |
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| CSCI 56 - Cisco Networks Level 3 & 4, Scaling and Connecting | Computer Science | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 48 or CCENT Certification This is an intermediate level course in computer networks that enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. The focus of this course is scaling and connecting networks through WAN technologies. It describes the architecture, components and advanced operations of routers and switches, and the network services required by converged applications in a large and complex network. It is the second of two courses designed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge required to analyze, design, build, and maintain small to medium-sized networks; troubleshoot data link and routing protocols and network services. Topics include: Local Area Network (LAN) switching and design, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), trunking protocols, WAN fundamentals and routing protocols, network security, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and network monitoring and troubleshooting. |
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| CSCI 65 - Microsoft SQL Database Administration | Computer Science | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 49 This course prepares students to take the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification exam for Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server. Students learn to install and configure a database, create fields, tables, and objects, manipulate data, and administer and troubleshoot a Microsoft SQL Server database. Topics include server instances, server components, security, backup and recovery, performance and availability. |
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| CSCI 70 - Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 | Computer Science | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 49 or CompTIA A+ certification This course is the first in a three course series in which students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Windows Server 2012R2 infrastructure. The focus of the course is on the initial implementation and configuration of core services including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012R2 configuration. The course prepares students for Microsoft certification exam 70-410, Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012R2. |
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| CSCI 71 - Administering Windows Server 2012 | Computer Science | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 70 or MCSA 70-410 Certification This course is the second in a three course series in which students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Windows Server 2012R2 infrastructure. The focus of the course is on the mastery and fine-tuning of core services such as user and group management, network access, and data security. Students will learn to implement, manage, maintain, and provision services and Active Directory infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012R2 enterprise environment. The course prepares students for Microsoft certification exam 70-411, Administering Windows Server 2012R2 exam. |
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| CSCI 72 - Configuring Advanced Windows 2012 Server Services | Computer Science | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): CSCI 71 or MCSA 70-411 certification This course is the third in a three course series in which students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure. The focus of the course is on the mastery of Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services including advanced management and maintenance a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure. The course also covers fault tolerance, certificate services, and identity federation services. The course prepares students for Microsoft certification exam 70-412, Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services exam. |
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| CSCI 97 - Special Problems-CSCI | Computer Science | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| CSCI 99 - Work Experience-CSCI | Computer Science | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| CSL 20 - College & Life Success | Counseling | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course focuses on developing self-knowledge, resources, and skills that result in lifelong success: from college to the future. Students will address the challenges and transitions associated with life and the college years. Students will also explore issues related to diversity and gender and how each influences the individual and group physically, socially, personally and educationally. Community and campus resources will be utilized to support students in their learning and development as a whole person. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of understanding and balancing all aspects of self that lead to success in college and life. |
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| CSL 34 - Group Experience - Strategies for Academic, Personal, Career Success | Counseling | 0.5 |
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Unit(s): 0.50
This course will provide students with information and activities that lead to academic, personal, and career success. A variety of topics will be covered including: educational planning, study skills and strategies, time management and organization, college policies and procedures, and accessing resources on and off campus. |
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| CSL 70 - Healthy Transitions | Counseling | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course is designed for students who have been placed in foster care. It is comprised of reflective and experiential activities designed to empower students in recognizing and utilizing their abilities and strengths throughout transitions in life. Overarching emphasis will be placed on the topics of wellness, self-care, and mental health. A variety of topics will be covered including: daily habits, stress management, self-care techniques, relationships, emotional health, self-monitoring, and empowering ourselves. |
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| CSL 95 - Special Studies-CSL | Counseling | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| DFT 2 - Engineering Graphics I | Drafting | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This is a computer-based engineering graphics course that introduces students to graphical design and problem solving using freehand sketching and a solid modeling application. Topics include sketching and modeling using extrudes, sweeps, and lofts. Additional topics include assemblies development and detail drawing output. Graphics standards including American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Y14.5 and international standards application will be introduced and practiced. |
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| DFT 4 - Print Reading for Construction and Architecture | Drafting | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
In this course, students will learn to read and understand drawings and specifications used in construction and architectural applications. Topics include line types, views, dimensions, symbols, sketching, materials, specifications, and estimating. Construction prints, drawings and specifications including residential and non-residential applications are used by students in this course. |
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| DFT 8 - Engineering Graphics II | Drafting | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): DFT 2 In this computer-based engineering graphics course students who have already completed the learning objectives of DFT-2: Engineering Graphics I will be introduced to the use of a solid modeling application for simulation of parts and assemblies using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) methodology. Students will model parts and assemblies and will test them using simulation and engineering analysis. Topics include static, frequency, thermal, vibration and drop test analysis methods. The use of simulation to generate engineering reports will be introduced and reports will be generated. |
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| DFT 12 - Beginning AutoCAD Drafting | Drafting | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to basic drafting concepts using both freehand sketching and AutoCAD, an industry-standard computer-aided drafting (CAD) application. It is intended for drafting majors, engineering majors, interior design majors and pre-architectural students. Topics include line and geometric shape development, freehand sketching, basic AutoCAD commands, text commands, file management, orthographic and pictorial projection, dimensioning, sectioning, auxiliaries, and architectural drawings using sketching and a two-dimensional (2D) drafting application. Document reproduction, printing and plotting will be introduced and practiced. |
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| DFT 16 - Print Reading For Industry and Manufacturing | Drafting | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to drawings, symbols and standards used in manufacturing and industrial applications. Topics include line types, views, dimensions, symbols, sketching, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, version and revision systems and specialty drawings by manufacturing process. Manufacturing prints, drawings and specifications from both manufacturing and industrial applications will be used in the course. |
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| DFT 24 - Architectural Drafting Applications | Drafting | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This is a computer-based drafting course that introduces the student to architectural drafting applications. Building on basic drafting concepts learned previously, this course will introduce residential design concepts including floor plans, foundation plans and details, elevations, framing and section plans, mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans and engineering site plans. Students will also be introduced to three-dimensional (3D) architectural modeling. Students will prepare a plan set including coversheet, site plan, floor plan, electrical plan, elevations, building section and construction details using AutoCAD. |
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| DFT 45 - Building Information Modeling I | Drafting | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
In this computer-based course students will be introduced to the latest in three-dimensional (3D) modeling for architecture and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Topics will cover architectural modeling and design with BIM tools for parametric design and documentation. The focus of the course is on residential architecture and covers the initiation of a design, the development of a design and production of a presentation and sheet set for a design. |
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| DFT 46 - Building Information Modeling II - Advanced Applications | Drafting | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): DFT 45 In this computer-based Building Information Modeling (BIM) course, students who have already completed the learning objectives of DFT-45 Building Information Modeling I will be introduced to advanced techniques and concepts of BIM for architectural design applications. Topics will include design options, phasing of design, work sets, site, area analysis, creating in-place and advanced families, massing, and rendering. Students will complete a large scale project with activities spanning the entire course including project phases, project management, material costing and extensive modeling in 3D. |
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| DFT 97 - Special Problems-DFT | Drafting | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| DFT 99 - Work Experience-DFT | Drafting | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| DRAM 2 - Theatre Arts Appreciation | Drama | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists. This course discusses elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including required attendance of theatre productions. (Acting is not required). (C-ID THTR 111). |
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| DRAM 4 - Creative Drama and Theatre for Children | Drama | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course will introduce students to the principles of play selection and/or creative drama as applied to the specialized area of child development majors, elementary, middle, and high school environments. Focus will be given to the practical use of drama as an artistic expression, as a statement of values, and as an instructional strategy. The creative dramatics aspect of the course covers methods of developing creativity and dramatic instincts in children. This course is recommended for future pre-k, elementary, middle, and high school teachers, and recreation specialists. |
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| DRAM 8 - Principles of Acting I | Drama | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course prepares a student to apply basic acting theory to performance and develops the skills of interpretation of drama through acting. Special attention is paid to skills for performance: memorization, stage movement, vocal production, and interpretation of text. (C-ID THTR 151). |
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| DRAM 9 - Principles of Acting II | Drama | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): DRAM 8 This course follows DRAM 8 and continues the exploration of theories and techniques used in preparation for the interpretation of drama through acting. The emphasis will be placed on deepening the understanding of the acting process through character analysis, monologues, and scenes. (C-ID THTR 152). |
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| DRAM 10 - Rehearsal and Performance for Musical Theatre | Drama | 3 |
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Corequisite(s): DRAM 19 This course provides instruction and supervised participation in musical theatre rehearsal and performance. Students enrolled in this course will be formed into a company to present a musical production. Each student will participate in a theatrical production in the style of theatre generally termed American Musical Comedy. |
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| DRAM 11 - Youth Outreach Theatre | Drama | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides instruction and supervised participation in theatre rehearsal and performance that will be performed to K-12 level students. (C-ID THTR 191). |
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| DRAM 12 - Rehearsal & Performance | Drama | 3 |
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Corequisite(s): Enrollment in one or more additional drama courses. This course provides instruction and supervised participation in theatre rehearsal and performance. (C-ID THTR 191). |
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| DRAM 14 - Theatre Production Workshop | Drama | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
Students will gain practical experience in the application of production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, properties, costume, lighting, sound, and running crews. (C-ID THTR 192). |
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| DRAM 15 - Costume Construction I | Drama | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of costume history, design, and basic construction techniques as an introduction to basic theatrical costuming. Fabrics and their various uses will be investigated. (C-ID THTR 174). |
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| DRAM 18 - Musical Comedy Workshop | Drama | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 30 In this course students will apply their vocal and acting skills in a live performance. Students will also develop the ability to interrelate with other performers utilizing skills intrinsic to musical productions. |
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| DRAM 19 - Choreography for Performance | Drama | 2 |
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Corequisite(s): DRAM 10 This course introduces students to dance styles and choreography used in theatrical performance. Students will learn appropriate warm-up, technique for dance, and strengthening exercises. Topics will include the rules of etiquette and basic terminology used in theatre and dance production. |
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| DRAM 21 - Introduction to Theatre Design | Drama | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, properties, theatrical equipment, and construction techniques applicable to all formal theatrical applications. Information is applicable to all formal theatrical applications. Students will work on a series of projects which will culminate in participation as a member on one of the design teams, or as a crew member for a live theatre production. Crew relationships and job responsibilities will be learned and the working relationship between director, designers, artists, and crew members will be established and practiced. (C-ID THTR 172). |
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| DRAM 22 - Introduction to Stage Lighting | Drama | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course involves the study and execution of stage lighting with emphasis on equipment, control, color and their relationship to design. Students will engage in theoretical discussions and review artistic pursuit in lighting design, as well as participate in "hands-on" activities in a practical setting. (C-ID THTR 173). |
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| DRAM 95 - Special Studies-DRAM | Drama | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| DRAM 100 - Introduction to Professional Theatre | Drama | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course introduces students to the major aspects of professional theatre production. Emphasis is placed on developing an awareness of the artistry, the scope, and the impact of live theatre presentations. Students are responsible for the entire cost of the field trip, including but not limited to transportation, lodging, meals, and admissions to performances. The instructor will select a genre and a specific production, and will lead the students on a guided field trip to attend the production. |
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| DSPS 204 - Fundamentals of Reading | Disabled Students Programs/Services | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This reading course is designed for students with intellectual disabilities. Each student will be assessed at the beginning of the course and will be provided reading instruction that is closely supervised and individualized based on the results of the assessment. |
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| DSPS 206 - Fundamentals of Math | Disabled Students Programs/Services | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This math course is designed for students with intellectual disabilities. Each student will be assessed at the beginning of the course and will be provided math instruction that is closely supervised and individualized based on the results of the assessment. |
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| DSPS 207 - Fundamentals of College | Disabled Students Programs/Services | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed for students with disabilities to help identify and compensate for educational limitations and/or acquire the skills necessary to complete their education objectives. Topics covered includes fundamentals of college, college exploration along with community and college resources. The class will also address motivation for college, self-discipline, and how to address stress factors associated with college. |
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| DSPS 210 - Adaptive Computer Lab | Disabled Students Programs/Services | 0.5 |
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Unit(s): 0.50
This is a course involving the use of adaptive computer software and hardware. This course will offer disabled students the opportunity to enhance their skills on a computer via the adaptive hardware and software prescribed for them. The course will be project oriented and will provide students with an opportunity to increase their skills with the prescribed adaptive computer and application software. |
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| ECON 2 - Principles of Macroeconomics | Economics | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 108 or MATH 116 An introductory course focusing on aggregate economic analysis. Topics include: market systems, aggregate measures of economic activity, macroeconomic equilibrium, money and financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics, and economic growth. (C-ID ECON 202). |
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| ECON 4 - Principles of Microeconomics | Economics | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 108 or MATH 116 This is an introductory course focusing on choices of individual economic decision-makers. Topics include scarcity, specialization and trade, market equilibrium, elasticity, production and cost theory, market structures, factor markets, and market failure. (C-ID ECON 201). |
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| ECON 20 - Economic History of the U.S. | Economics | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course studies the origin and development of the American Economy from colonial times to the present. It is a study of changes in and the development of land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship over time. It includes the basis for industrial growth, land and resource use, the transportation revolution, the development of money and banking machinery, changing trade patterns, the rise of organized labor, and the economic growth of government. |
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| ECON 20H - Honors Economic History of the U.S. | Economics | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This is an Honors level introductory course examining American economic history. The focus of the course is to examine traditional economic development theory in the context of the growth of the American economy. As an honors course, stress is placed upon the understanding of the basic economic models that seek to describe individual and collective economic behavior. Through a process of critical thinking, primary document analysis, and discussions, students will study the origin and development of the American economy from colonial times to the present. |
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| ECON 25 - Introduction to Economics | Economics | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of basic economic concepts. Topics covered include supply and demand, firms' price and output decision making, government regulation, monetary and fiscal policy, current economic issues and factors related to international trade and economic growth. This course is intended for students not majoring in Business Administration. |
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| ECON 35 - Introduction to Environmental Economics | Economics | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to contemporary environmental issues and policies meant to reduce environmental degradation. The course examines market failures, tools of policy analysis, government pollution reduction policies and their effectiveness. |
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| ECON 95 - Special Studies-ECON | Economics | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| EDUC 2 - Introduction to Education | Education | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today's contemporary schools, Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12). Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary educational issues, California's Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP), and Teacher Performance Standards (TPS). In addition to class time, the course requires 51 hours of structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms that represent California's diverse student population, and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. (C-ID EDUC 200). |
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| EDUC 4 - Introduction to Para Education | Education | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course will prepare students to instruct and support diverse individuals as a para-educator. Topics include the history, legislation and documentation of special education and instructional strategies for various disabilities and students from diverse backgrounds. Students will be required to complete fifty-one hours of field experience working with Exceptional Populations in the TK-12 classroom environment. |
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| EDUC 5 - Working With School-Age Children | Education | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the ways adults influence the development of the school-age child. Building from a foundation of established theory, students will analyze the role schools and communities play in the development of the school-age child and their families including current curriculum and classroom strategies. Career options and requirements as well as the role of the para-educator will be examined. |
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| EDUC 10 - Critical Skills for College Success | Education | 0.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): Meeting with an instructor in the Center for Academic Success is required to begin this course This course is designed to teach specific learning skills in general areas such as reading, writing, math, computer literacy, and study strategies. Requirements for the course include the student's participation in three conferences with Center for Academic Success (CAS) instructors; attendance at eight separate Critical Skills Workshops, each covering a different topic; and completion of homework for each workshop attended. Workshop topics are chosen specific to the individual needs of the student in support of a transfer-level content class selected by the student. |
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| EDUC 20 - Tutoring Methods | Education | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This class offers instruction in tutoring methods for students interested in communication skills, effective tutoring practices and learning strategies. Students will practice individual and small group tutoring strategies using simulated case studies. |
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| EDUC 95 - Special Studies-EDUC | Education | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| EDUC 99 - Work Experience-EDUC | Education | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| EDUC 100 - On Course for Student Success | Education | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This first year experience student success course gives students insight into and experience with tools and skills critical for college-level academic success. |
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| EDUC 110 - Critical Skills for College Success | Education | 0.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): Meeting with an instructor in the Center for Academic Success is required to begin this course This course is designed to teach specific learning skills in general areas such as reading, writing, math, computer literacy, and study strategies. Requirements for the course include the student's participation in three conferences with Center for Academic Success (CAS) instructors; attendance at eight separate Critical Skills Workshops, each covering a different topic; and completion of homework for each workshop attended. Workshop topics are chosen specific to the individual needs of the student in support of a 100-level content class selected by the student. |
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| EDUC 210 - Critical Skills for College Success | Education | 0.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): Meeting with an instructor in the Center for Academic Success is required to begin this course This course is designed to teach specific learning skills in general areas such as reading, writing, math, computer literacy, and study strategies. Requirements for the course include the student's participation in three conferences with Center for Academic Success (CAS) instructors; attendance at eight separate Critical Skills Workshops, each covering a different topic; and completion of homework for each workshop attended. Workshop topics are chosen specific to the individual needs of the student in support of a 200-level content class selected by the student. |
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| EDUC 302 - Preparatory Program for the GED Tests | Education | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course is designed to focus on the development of basic skills needed in preparing for the General Educational Development Tests [GED] for high school equivalency standards. The course includes background on the GED Testing Program, describes the five tests in the battery and the broad areas of study covered by each, and helps the student determine readiness and prepare for taking the tests. Emphasis will be placed on development of reading, writing, math and calculator skills. |
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| EDUC 310 - Supervised Tutoring | Education | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course provides students tutorial support with instructional aides and student tutors to develop learning skills that enhance classroom achievement. Critical Skills Workshops are offered in many instructional areas. Tutor-supported computer labs are provided for academic use. |
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| EH 20 - Introduction to Environmental Horticulture | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to environmental horticulture including nursery operations, landscaping, turf management and arboriculture. Topics include basic botany, cultural practices, propagation, structures and layout, pest management, planting, transplanting, container gardening, houseplants, plant identification, turfgrass installation and care, and a broad survey of the 'Green Industry' and other career opportunities. |
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| EH 22 - Landscape Construction | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers the fundamentals of landscape construction including: soil preparation, irrigation system construction, paving and construction materials, hand and power tool use, landscape equipment operation, turf and plant installation, water feature construction and maintenance, plan reading and materials estimating. The course includes the role of building codes as they apply to landscape construction. |
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| EH 23 - Fall Plant Identification | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of identification, growth habits, culture and ornamental use of fall landscape and indoor plants adapted to climates of California. Plants emphasized will come from the current California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC) and California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) Certification Test Plant Lists. This course covers those plants best observed and studied in the fall of the year. (C-ID AG-EH 108L). |
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| EH 24 - Spring Plant Identification | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of identification, growth habits, culture and ornamental use of spring landscape and indoor plants adapted to climates of California. Plants emphasized will come from the current California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC) and California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) Certification Test Plant Lists. This course covers those plants best observed and studied in the spring of the year. (C-ID AG-EH 112L). |
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| EH 26 - Landscape Planning and Design | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the principles utilized in planning and designing residential, commercial, and public landscaped areas. Topics include the fundamentals of design, the design process, and client relations. Emphasis will be placed upon the selection and utilization of plants and non-plant materials included in landscape areas. |
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| EH 28 - Turfgrass Management and Equipment | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to establishing, maintaining and managing turfgrasses for sports athletic fields, golf courses, parks, cemeteries, and commercial and residential lawns. Emphasis is placed on identification of various turfgrass species, installation of proper irrigation, environmental requirements, and maintenance practices. |
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| EH 30 - Irrigation Practices and Materials | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the materials, equipment, installation procedures, operation and maintenance of landscape irrigation systems and their components. |
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| EH 38 - Greenhouse Production | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of the greenhouse industry. Emphasis will be placed on analysis, description, and operation of greenhouses and other forcing structures. The relationship of light, temperature, moisture, aeration, and humidity to plant growth will be described. Emphasis will be placed on potted plants grown for foliage or flowers, cut flowers and bedding plant production. |
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| EH 40 - Wine Grape Cultivation | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the science and industry of viticulture including grape growing, history, distribution, biology, anatomy, propagation, cultivated varieties, rootstocks, climate, vineyard practices, common diseases and pests. |
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| EH 41 - Wine Growing Practices - Fall | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course will cover viticulture practices related to wine grapes for the fall and winter season including sugar and acid testing, harvesting, pruning, varietal selection and vineyard development. Emphasis will be placed on practical applications of viticulture. |
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| EH 42 - Wine Growing Practices - Spring | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course will teach viticulture practices related to wine grapes for the spring and summer season including planning and planting a new vineyard, pest control, soils, frost control, irrigation practices, quality control measures and vineyard equipment use. Emphasis will be placed on practical applications of viticulture. |
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| EH 43 - Wine Styles and World Viticulture | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of the world viticulture and wine industries. It covers the following: history of viticulture, wine effects on culture and trade, worldwide grape growing, worldwide wine production and consumption, world wine regions and sensory evaluations. |
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| EH 44 - Wine Vineyard Management | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed for students to learn the responsibilities of vineyard management including diagnosis and correction of problems, vineyard development, financial projections and budgeting, labor contracting, labor supervision, and crop sale contracts as they relate to wine grapes. |
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| EH 47 - Fall Winery Operations | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers winery operations for the fall season, including grape maturity monitoring; grape harvesting; fermentation, handling and storage of new wines; maintenance of wines from previous vintages; general cellar practices. Students will participate in the operations of the working winery. Students must be at least 21 years of age in order to participate in wine tasting. |
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| EH 48 - Spring Winery Operations | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
The course covers winery operations for the spring season, including handling and storage of new wines; maintenance of wines from previous vintages; general cellar practices. Students will participate in the operations of a working winery. Students must be at least 21 years of age in order to participate in wine tasting. |
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| EH 60 - Principles of Integrated Pest Management | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers the origin, history, and management of insect, plant pathogen, weed, and other pests of field and horticulture crops. Pest biology and life cycles are studied to demonstrate the use of various Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technologies for economic crop production. Pesticide regulations, application, formulations, and materials for specific uses are covered. |
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| EH 61 - Plant Protection Materials | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course will introduce the history, laws and regulations, safe and responsible use, toxicology, risks, benefits, and sustainability in the use of horticultural and agricultural chemicals including pesticides, fertilizers, plant growth regulators, defoliants, and antimicrobials. Throughout the course applied examples will be used to generate discussion and aid in the students' ability to formulate integrated agrichemical management programs. |
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| EH 62 - Weed Science and Invasive Plants | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the classification, identification, and life cycles of common poisonous and invasive weeds. Topics include the biological, chemical, cultural, and physical control of weeds. Characteristics of weeds and their identification, and herbicide application will be examined. |
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| EH 66 - Orchard Production and Management | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the management of fruit and nut trees. Topics include climate zones, soil selection, financing, farm organization, irrigation systems, field layout, varietal selection, nutritional needs, harvesting, labor management, marketing, and budgeting. |
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| EH 70 - Plant Propagation and Nursery Practices | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to 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 common tools and equipment; regulations pertaining to plant production. (C-ID AG-EH 116L). |
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| EH 72 - Landscape Business Management | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in a management position for a landscape company, public/private park system, golf course and other 'Green Industry' operations. Emphasis will be placed on operational procedures of the business such as determining annual overhead, planning for recovery of that overhead, hiring and managing procedures of employees and determining 'true' profit. This course is also designed to encourage development of 'take-off' and bidding skills for the construction industry. |
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| EH 74 - Irrigation System Design | Environmental Horticulture | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the design of irrigation and drainage systems. Emphasis will be placed on pipe sizing, friction loss calculations, pressure requirements, pumping stations, points of connection and backflow prevention devices. The students will learn mathematic equations/calculations used for proper design and installation. |
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| EH 99 - Work Experience-EH | Environmental Horticulture | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| EMS 97 - Special Problems-EMS | Emergency Medical Services | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| EMS 99 - Work Experience-EMS | Emergency Medical Services | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education advisor/instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| EMS 110 - Emergency Medical Responder | Emergency Medical Services | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): American Heart Association Professional Health Care Provider CPR or equivalent and must be 18 years of age as of first day of class This course will instruct students to the level of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). The primary focus of the EMR is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. The course covers the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional Emergency Medical Service (EMS) response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the exam required for certification as an EMR in the state of California. |
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| EMS 111 - Emergency Medical Technician | Emergency Medical Services | 7 |
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Prerequisite(s): American Heart Association Professional Health Care Provider CPR or equivalent and must be 18 years of age as of first day of class This course will instruct students to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course complies with the required course content for the state of California and the curriculum consists of the required U.S. Department of Transportation EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum. The course includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. Upon successful completion the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam required for certification as an EMT in the state of California. |
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| EMS 170 - Paramedic-Theory | Emergency Medical Services | 21 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Paramedic Program This course is the first of a two-semester long program that provides the Paramedic student the didactic information and skills required to meet the state of California requirements for paramedic training. The course meets accreditation requirements of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). The course follows U.S. Department of Transportation Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Upon successful completion of EMS 170 and EMS 171 the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam required for licensure as a Paramedic in the state of California. Anatomy and Physiology will be covered extensively throughout the course. |
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| EMS 171 - Paramedic Clinical and Field Internship | Emergency Medical Services | 15.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): EMS 170 This course provides the Paramedic student simulation skills lab, hospital clinical and field internship experience required to meet the state of California requirements for paramedic training. The course meets accreditation requirements of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). The course follows U.S. Department of Transportation Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Upon successful completion, in combination with successful completion of EMS 170, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam required for licensure as a Paramedic in the state of California. |
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| EMS 172 - Community Paramedic - Mobile Integrated Health Care | Emergency Medical Services | 6 |
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Prerequisite(s): Licensed paramedic This course provides training for the licensed paramedic to provide Mobile Integrated Healthcare as a Community Paramedic (CP) within a local Emergency Medical Service Agency provision. Emphasis is placed upon defining the boundaries of the CP role, identifying the social determinants of health, identifying community health needs and available services, and performing community education and outreach to ensure the public is aware of available health services. Students will also be trained in a variety of clinical interventions that are relevant to the role of the CP. |
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| EMS 203 - Emergency Medical Technician Refresher | Emergency Medical Services | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): EMS 111 and must possess a valid EMT Certificate in the State of California which is current or has been expired for no more than 24 months and a Healthcare Provider level CPR equivalent to the American Heart Association This course meets the requirements for an individual to re-certify as a California State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). |
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| ENGL 2 - Reading and Composition | English | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| ENGL 4 - Introduction to Literature | English | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2 This course concentrates on introducing students to a wealth of representative literary works from the major genres. Additionally, the course develops the basic skills necessary in literary analysis, namely critical reading, analytical writing, and research methods. Emphasis is placed on investigating and appreciating the cultural, historical, and aesthetic aspects of literary works chosen from at least four of the five literary genres. (C-ID ENGL 120). |
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| ENGL 6 - Creative Writing | English | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the craft of creative writing through the study and analysis of the works of established and peer writers. Students will practice writing in various genres and will be introduced to the workshop method. (C-ID ENGL 200). |
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| ENGL 8 - British Literature I | English | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course is an introductory survey to the seminal works, genres and eras of the development of literature in English in the British Isles, from the early Medieval to the Renaissance and 17th century, to conclude with the Augustan literature of the 18th century. It is designed for students seeking an introductory survey of British literature, its figures, and movements. Authors include Chaucer, Spenser, Milton, Shakespeare, Swift, and others. (C-ID ENGL 160). |
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| ENGL 10 - British Literature II | English | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course is an introductory survey of British literature's seminal works, genres, and movements, from the late 18th century to contemporary British and post-colonial texts. It pays special attention to major authors from the Romantic, Victorian, and modern periods, and promotes understanding of the major works of these periods within their cultural and historical contexts. Designed for students seeking an introduction to British literature and its key figures, this course should supplement the literary knowledge of humanities students as well as prospective English majors. Authors include Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Austen, Dickens, and others. (C-ID ENGL 165). |
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| ENGL 11 - Communication and Critical Thinking | English | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2 This course offers instruction in argumentation and critical writing, critical thinking, analytical evaluation of texts, research strategies, information literacy, and proper documentation. (C-ID ENGL 105). |
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| ENGL 14 - U.S. Literature I | English | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course is a study of influential works of U. S. Literature from the colonial beginnings through the second half of the nineteenth century. It will include the influence of European and other traditions and cultural backgrounds, as well as various political, social, economic, ecological, and geographical influences and implications that have sustained, shaped, and inspired Americans. Materials will come from a variety of genres. (C-ID ENGL 130). |
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| ENGL 15 - Film as Literature | English | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course will examine the nature and meaning of the narrative structure of film, placing particular emphasis on literary themes and elements. Through the use of fictional, historical and technical readings, and an examination of a multi-genre range of classic and contemporary films' textual contexts, students will improve their analytical skills, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the written word as the literary foundation of the cinema. |
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| ENGL 16 - U.S. Literature II | English | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course is a study of influential works of U. S. Literature from the second half of the nineteenth century to present. It will include the influence of European and other traditions and cultural backgrounds, as well as various political, social, economic, ecological, and geographical influences and implications that have sustained, shaped, and inspired Americans. Materials will come from a variety of genres. (C-ID ENGL 135). |
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| ENGL 20 - Introduction to Poetry | English | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
In this course students will study the contemporary poetry of various cultures, styles and literary movements. Emphasis is placed upon deepening the student's understanding of poetry in a historical and social context. |
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| ENGL 21 - Mythology | English | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introductory survey of selected mythologies, including Greek, Hindu, Chinese, Biblical, Native American/Traditional, Mayan/Toltec/Aztec, European, African, and others. Emphasis is on the cultural importance of the stories and the religious importance of the rituals surrounding the myths. The course will include readings from mythology and scholarly works on mythology. The goal of this course is to produce an understanding of the function and force of mythology. |
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| ENGL 25 - Introduction to Shakespeare | English | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to Shakespeare, his works, and his world through lecture, reading, projects, and discussion. This course analyzes representative tragedies, comedies, histories, and sonnets. |
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| ENGL 26 - Queer Film and Literature | English | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines representations of "queer" sexuality and identity in films and literary texts ranging from turn-of-the-century works that encode homosexuality in an assortment of ways to contemporary works that explore a variety of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, ally and pansexual (LGBTQ+) identities. This course emphasizes the diversity of perspectives on homosexuality and gender that may be found in twentieth-century film and literature, and highlights how texts by self-identified LGBTQ+ authors have responded and contributed to U.S. culture and history. |
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| ENGL 31 - Existential Literature: A Literary Approach to Self Integration | English | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
Through a variety of short stories, novels and poems dealing with existential themes, this course will help the student explore the literary, psychological, philosophical and theological implications of defining and taking responsibility for oneself in the quest for self-actualization. |
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| ENGL 35 - Cross-Cultural Film and Literature | English | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course presents a comparative examination of films and literature that reflect the richness and diversity of global cultures. Images, voices, and ideas from a wide selection of countries will be the basis for aesthetic inquiry and understanding. Global cultures, as portrayed through film and literature, will be examined in terms of uniqueness and universality. |
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| ENGL 45 - Latino Literature and its Latin American Roots | English | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of Latino and Latina authors in the United States. The course will trace the origin of Latino works to the literature and culture of various Latin American countries, and then it will demonstrate how Latino literature emerged as a unique artistic form in the United States. All works will be studied within their historical, political, social, gender, economic, and geographical contexts. |
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| ENGL 47 - Native American Literature | English | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course will examine a diverse selection of Native American literary texts from the eighteenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical and cultural context as well as on how texts authored by Native Americans have contributed to U.S. culture and history. |
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| ENGL 52H - Honors Great Works of Literature | English | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an Honors level introduction to some of the world's great novels, poetry, drama, and essays, including some of the oldest texts of our past. The primary focus will be on analyzing complete works from a variety of genres, eras, and countries. We will place the texts into context, ascertain what they say to the reader, and identify the tools the authors use to convey their message. Brief works of literary criticism will provide the basis for a wide range of critical approaches such as social, historical, mythological, gender, psychological, cultural, etc. |
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| ENGL 53H - Honors World Literature | English | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an honors level survey of important 20th- and 21st-century works of literature by a diverse selection of authors representing different cultures. Short works of theory will provide the foundations for a postcolonial approach to contemporary world literature, but our primary focus will be on reading and analyzing complete novels from as many different contemporary cultures as possible to expose some of the ways that identity, power, law, ethics, economics, and familial structures have been constructed and reconstructed through conflicts within and between these cultures. |
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| ENGL 60 - Creative Writing: Fiction | English | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2 This course develops an awareness of literary fiction as an art form both through the reading of short works of fiction and writing of exercises and complete stories. Emphasis is placed on the development of essential elements necessary for the writing of fiction and on the workshop format as a method for developing understanding and analysis of fiction. The assignments are interconnected in order to help students incorporate the skills they are practicing into increasingly difficult pieces. |
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| ENGL 95 - Special Studies-ENGL | English | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| ENGL 118 - Accelerated Composition Workshop, I and II | English | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 217 This course combines the content of English 219 and English 119 and prepares students for college-level writing. Students will develop composition, critical reading, and critical thinking skills and an understanding of the choices writers make in different writing situations. Reading and writing processes will be integrated as students implement strategies for comprehending, analyzing, critiquing, and responding to readings in organized and logically developed essays. Additionally, students will conduct basic research and evaluation of sources. |
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| ENGL 119 - Composition Workshop II | English | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 219 This course prepares students for college-level writing. Students will implement strategies for comprehending, analyzing, critiquing, and responding to readings in organized and logically developed essays. Additionally, students will conduct basic research and evaluation of sources. |
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| ENGL 215 - Foundations of Writing | English | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): Qualifying English, Reading, or ESL assessment score This course prepares students for reading, writing and critical thinking at an introductory level. The focus will be on using computer systems and library resources to produce a variety of vocational and academic written texts. Texts produced might include inquiry projects, short papers, reading responses, letters, summaries, and journals. Students will also develop an understanding of the choices writers make in different writing situations. |
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| ENGL 217 - Basic Writing Skills | English | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 215 In this course students will develop reading, writing and critical thinking skills at a basic level. The focus will be on using computers, the Internet and library resources to produce a variety of vocational and academic written texts. Students writing might include inquiry projects, essays, reports, reviews, summaries, quick writes and journals. Students will also develop an understanding of the choices writers make in different writing situations. |
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| ENGL 218 - Accelerated Reading and Writing | English | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): Qualifying English, Reading, or ESL assessment score In this course students will develop reading, writing, critical thinking, and research skills for success in college classes. Emphasis will be on the choices writers make in different writing situations and developing digital literacy to support college writing. Students will use digital and library resources to produce a variety of formal and informal written texts. In the process students will discover campus resources and use metacognitive strategies to improve their learning. |
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| ENGL 219 - Composition Workshop I | English | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 217 In this course students will further develop basic composition, research, critical reading, and critical thinking skills. The focus will be on producing a variety of vocational and academic written texts (including essays, reports, reviews, summaries, quick writes, and journals). Students will also develop an understanding of the choices writers make in different writing situations. |
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| ENGR 1 - Introduction to Engineering | Engineering | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
The course explores the career branches of engineering including the functions of an engineer in various settings and the industries in which engineers work. Topics will span the life cycle of the engineering professions from education to career including guided exploration of educational pathways, time-management, study-skill development through engineering-skill building activities focused on design and creation of products and ethical practices. The engineering process will be used to develop essential project management skills in the context of being introduced to ubiquitous systems used by engineers such as sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, AC and DC motor control, simple electrical circuits, machine controllers, programming, and computational tools for testing and analysis. A spreadsheet program (Microsoft Excel) and high-level computer language programs (MATLAB) are integral parts of the course. |
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| ENGR 3 - Plane Surveying I | Engineering | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 20 or high school trigonometry The course applies theory and principles of plane surveying: office computations and design; operation of surveying field equipment; and production of engineering plans/maps. Topics include distances, angles, and directions; differential leveling; traversing; property/boundary surveys; topographic surveys/mapping; volume/earthwork; horizontal and vertical curves; land description techniques; and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Extensive field work using tapes, levels, transits, theodolites, total stations, and GPS. (C-ID ENGR 180). |
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| ENGR 4 - Plane Surveying II | Engineering | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3 This course introduces students to civil engineering design standards, concepts and procedures related to transportation engineering and construction management. Topics include the standards and design of horizontal curves, vertical curves and earthwork related to transportation projects in addition to survey staking, state plane coordinates, geographic information systems and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) related to project surveying. The laboratory portion of the course includes the application of 3-dimensional graphic modeling software requiring creativity in design, development of construction plans, and operation of modern surveying equipment, such as total stations and GPS. |
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| ENGR 8 - Statics | Engineering | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 31, PHYS 41 A first course in engineering mechanics: properties of forces, moments, couples and resultants; two- and three-dimensional force systems acting on engineering structures in equilibrium; analysis of trusses, and beams; distributed forces, shear and bending moment diagrams, center of gravity, centroids, friction, and area and mass moments of inertia. Optional additional topics include fluid statics, cables, Mohr's circle and virtual work. (C-ID ENGR 130). |
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| ENGR 17 - Electrical Circuits and Devices | Engineering | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 42, MATH 40 (or concurrent enrollment) An introduction to the analysis, construction and measurement of electrical circuits. Use of analytical techniques based on the application of circuit laws and network theorems. Basic use of electrical test and measurement instruments including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators. Use of circuit simulation software. Interpretation of measured and simulated data based on principles of circuit analysis for Direct Current (DC), analysis, transient, and sinusoidal steady-state Alternating Current (AC) conditions containing resistors, capacitors, inductors, dependent sources, operational amplifiers and/or switches. Elementary circuit design. Practical considerations such as component value tolerance and non-ideal aspects of laboratory instruments. Construction and measurement of basic operational amplifier circuits. Natural and forced responses of first and second order RLC circuits; the use of phasors; AC power calculations; power transfer; and energy concepts. (C-ID ENGR 260/260L). |
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| ENGR 45 - Materials Science | Engineering | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 41, CHEM 1 This course presents the internal structures and resulting behaviors of materials used in engineering applications, including metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and semiconductors. The emphasis is upon developing the ability both to select appropriate materials to meet engineering design criteria and to understand the effects of heat, stress, imperfections, and chemical environments upon material properties and performance. Laboratories provide opportunities to directly observe the structures and behaviors discussed in the course, to operate testing equipment, to analyze experimental data, and to prepare reports. (C-ID ENGR 140). |
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| ENGR 97 - Special Problems-ENGR | Engineering | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| ENGR 99 - Work Experience-ENGR | Engineering | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| ESL 95 - Special Studies-ESL | English as a Second Language | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| ESL 300 - American Citizenship | English as a Second Language | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course will provide non-U.S. citizens with an in-depth study of the federal and state system of government and the U.S. Constitution, preparing them for citizenship. The course will include civil rights, voting, historical development of the U.S., types of government, the electoral process, political parties, the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, and the relationship between the state and federal systems of government. |
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| ESL 310 - Survival/Life Skills for ESL Students | English as a Second Language | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course provides a conversational approach to the learning of elementary English. It offers the non-native English speaker practice in verbal communication with special emphasis on literacy and life skills. The introduction to basic literacy skills reinforces spoken and written English. |
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| ESL 311 - ESL Level 1 | English as a Second Language | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course moves the non-native English speaking student from basic literacy skills to more in-depth practice with foundational grammatical structures and expressions in English. Speaking and listening skills are practiced, with introduction to writing and reading utilizing appropriate level texts. |
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| ESL 312 - ESL Level 2 | English as a Second Language | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course reinforces and expands a non-native English speaking student’s literacy and communication skills for life, college, and career. It engages students in collaborative activities that integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Intermediate grammar and vocabulary are introduced in context. |
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| ESL 313 - ESL Level 3 | English as a Second Language | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course assists a non-native English-speaking student in developing communication for life, career, and college. Through the integration of reading, writing, speaking and listening activities in English, this course prepares the student to communicate academically and introduces intermediate-to-advanced level grammar structures in context. |
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| ESL 340 - Technology Skills for ESL Students | English as a Second Language | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course will support multilingual students as they acquire English-language and digital literacy practices to become users and creators of digital content. Students will use technology to engage in authentic English communication in a variety of personal, professional, and academic contexts. Students will engage in reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies by exploring a variety of digital texts, genres, cultural artifacts, platforms, applications, and programs. |
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| ESL 352A - ESL Workforce Training Adult Education | English as a Second Language | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course is an intensive language acquisition course that prepares non-native speakers of English to enter the work force. The focus is on building communication skills necessary to succeed at entry level positions in a variety of jobs. This course is designed to meet state and county requirements for the CalWORKs program. |
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| ESL 352B - ESL Workforce Training Lab | English as a Second Language | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course is an intensive work experience for non-native speakers of English which provides students with direct experience in various work environments, including but not limited to the following: food service, shipping and receiving, child care, grounds, and waste management. This on-the-job experience is integrated with language instruction. This course is designed to meet state and county requirements for the CalWORKs program. |
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| ESL 354 - Training-Specific Vocational ESL | English as a Second Language | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
These workshops provide non-native English speaking students the opportunity to learn job-specific language needed to obtain gainful employment. Each workshop will have concurrent enrollment with a specific job-training course such as early childhood education, horticulture, construction, etc. |
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| FASH 6 - Understanding Fibers, Fabric, and Textiles | Fashion | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to fibers and their origin, yarns, basic weaves and fabric finishes, with reference to fabric selection for use in fashion and interior design. Emphasis is placed on the selection, use and care of new fibers and fabrics. The course also examines the impacts of textile laws, regulations and trade agreements. |
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| FASH 9 - Clothing Construction I | Fashion | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This is a beginning course in clothing construction. Topics include pattern selection and layout, selection of fashion fabrics and interfacings, seam finishes and design features. Students will develop their sewing skills though the construction of garments and samples utilizing professional sewing techniques. |
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| FASH 10 - Clothing Construction II | Fashion | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): FASH 9 This is an intermediate course in clothing construction. This course emphasizes construction of a capsule wardrobe focusing on a variety of novelty fashion fabrics. The course emphasizes personal fitting and custom dressmaking utilizing intermediate sewing techniques. |
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| FASH 13 - Fashion Drawing and Illustration | Fashion | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course will introduce students to the techniques and applications of fashion drawing and illustration: developing the fashion figure with proportion and balance, drawing a variety of garment silhouettes and rendering fabrics and textures. Techniques using a variety of color and black/white media will also be explored. |
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| FASH 18 - Visual Merchandising | Fashion | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of visual merchandising. Utilizing basic techniques, students create miniature displays, interior displays, and full-scale window productions. Students study current trends and analyze local retail displays. |
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| FASH 40 - Flat Pattern/Draping Design | Fashion | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): FASH 10 This is a beginning course in flat pattern and draping design. The focus is on design, pattern drafting and draping for the theater, film and fashion industries. |
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| FASH 64 - Introduction To Fashion/Retail Careers | Fashion | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the world of fashion and retailing through an in-depth study of the history of fashion, terminology, designers, apparel production and distribution, merchandising techniques, and career opportunities. Career development strategies including resumes, cover letters and interviewing will be addressed. |
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| FASH 74 - Historic Costume | Fashion | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the history of clothing and costume including the influence of historic attire on current fashion apparel. The course examines the impacts of social class, religion and political conditions on expression through dress. |
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| FASH 80 - Retail Fashion Buying | Fashion | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the process of buying fashion merchandise for ultimate purchase by consumers. Topics include the principles and practical application of fashion buying, the role of the fashion buyer and the techniques of handling the complete buying-selling cycle. |
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| FASH 90 - Fashion Promotions | Fashion | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to contemporary fashion productions including fashion shows, fashion videos, and retail promotions. Students will learn how to plan and produce various aspects of the promotion including the staging, lighting, music, models, modeling, writing commentary, and rehearsals. |
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| FASH 97 - Special Problems-FASH | Fashion | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permision of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| FASH 99 - Work Experience-FASH | Fashion | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| FN 2 - Nutrition | Food & Nutrition | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the scientific concepts of nutrition related to the function of nutrients in basic life processes and current health issues with emphasis on individual needs. (C-ID NUTR 110). |
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| FN 8 - Maternal and Child Nutrition | Food & Nutrition | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the nutrition required for optimal physical and mental development of children from conception through adolescence. Topics include the nutritional requirements of pregnant and lactating women, infants, children, and adolescents, social and cultural influences on optimal nutrition, and the ability to recognize and manage developmental feeding disorders. |
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| FN 10 - Food Safety and Sanitation | Food & Nutrition | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to principles of food safety and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) as it applies to the food industry. As part of the course the student will receive a ServSafe® Certification from the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation and an approved HACCP certification if they receive a minimum of 75 percent on the respective examinations. |
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| FN 15 - Introduction to Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science | Food & Nutrition | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course is an exploration of the professional scope of practice, career opportunities and educational requirements in the field of nutrition, dietetics, food science and other related professions. Students will be introduced to the professional roles, ethics, skills, responsibilities, opportunities, and professional associations in the degree of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science. Students will identify campus resources that support academic success. |
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| FN 50 - Nutrition and Diet Therapy | Food & Nutrition | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course introduces the basic principles of nutrition related to health and disease. The course focuses on the diseases that affect nutritional status and the medical nutrition therapy that is used to manage and treat these conditions. |
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| FN 97 - Special Problems-FN | Food & Nutrition | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| FN 99 - Work Experience-FN | Food & Nutrition | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| FREN 1 - First Semester French | French | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is a study of beginning French emphasizing grammar, reading, writing and speaking. It also introduces the student to various aspects of the cultures of French-speaking regions. Students who have completed at least one, but fewer than two years of high school French (or equivalent) with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date, should register for Second Semester French. |
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| FREN 2 - Second Semester French | French | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): FREN 1 This course is the second half of beginning French, which further develops the understanding, speaking, writing and reading skills. It continues to introduce students to various aspects of the cultures of French-speaking regions. Students who have completed at least two, but fewer than three years of high school French (or equivalent) with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date, should consult the appropriate language instructor before enrolling. |
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| FREN 95 - Special Studies-FREN | French | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| FSC 2 - Introduction to Fire Science | Fire Science/Academy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an overview of fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; 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; life safety initiatives. |
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| FSC 4 - Fundamentals of Fire Behavior and Combustion | Fire Science/Academy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled. |
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| FSC 6 - Fire Tactics and Strategy | Fire Science/Academy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the principles of fire control in municipal and suburban environments. It includes an overview of the utilization of human resources, equipment and extinguishing agents on the fireground. |
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| FSC 8 - Principles of Fire Safety | Fire Science/Academy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency services. |
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| FSC 10 - Building Construction for Fire Protection | Fire Science/Academy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations and operating at emergencies. |
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| FSC 12 - Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | Fire Science/Academy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the filed of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation. |
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| FSC 14 - Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | Fire Science/Academy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. |
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| FSC 16 - Fire Company Organization and Management | Fire Science/Academy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to fire department organizations. It includes an overview of organizational structure, and an in depth examination of the role of the company officer. Planning, organizing, supervising and managing to meet the needs of the fire department mission are emphasized. |
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| FSC 18 - Basic Wildland Firefighting | Fire Science/Academy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course prepares students to meet the requirements to qualify and seek employment as a Type 2 Wildland Firefighter. It provides students with fundamental knowledge of wildland fire behavior, control, prevention and firefighter safety. Students will learn suppression and survival methods and techniques, and the use of hand and power tools and burning devices in the suppression of wildland fires. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be awarded certificates for the following National Wildland Fire Training courses: S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Orientation; S-130 Firefighter Training; S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior; L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service; I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System and NIMS 700 Introduction to National Incident Management System. |
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| FSC 97 - Special Problems-FSC | Fire Science/Academy | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| FSC 99 - Work Experience-FSC | Fire Science/Academy | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| FSC 100 - I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System | Fire Science/Academy | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-200 Basic Incident Command System (open to the public: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.b) The course expands on the Basic Incident Command System course (ICS 1-200) by providing additional description and detail of the organization and operation of the Incident Command System (ICS). Emphasis is placed on preparing students for supervisory roles in expanding incidents. |
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| FSC 101 - I-400 Advanced Incident Command System | Fire Science/Academy | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This course expands on the Intermediate ICS course (I-300). Students in this course will be provided with the knowledge and skills associated with executive level authority, decision making and operational understanding in the Incident Command System (ICS) at large, single-agency and complex multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional incident responses. Topics covered include fundamentals review for command and general staff, major and/or complex incident/event management, area command and Multi-agency Coordination (MAC). |
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| FSC 102 - Incident Management 2 | Fire Science/Academy | 1.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This is an introductory all-risk control course which stresses the management and decision-making responsibilities of the initial attack Incident Commander in fire operations. The students will have the opportunity to plan, organize, direct and control their resources to meet a series of simulated emergency situations ranging from medical to hazardous material, to wildlife fire to structural fire control. |
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| FSC 103 - Progressive Discipline | Fire Science/Academy | 0.25 |
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Unit(s): 0.25
This course prepares students for work in increasingly responsible roles as supervisors and managers. Students will learn the role and responsibility of the supervisor in the progressive discipline process, and receive instruction on the differences between prevention, corrective action and adverse plan. Documentation of performance issues in employment will be emphasized. |
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| FSC 104 - Supervision 2 | Fire Science/Academy | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course is next in a series which prepare the student for increasingly responsible roles as a manager in the fire service. Students will be provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop an effective style of supervision and leadership. Emphasis will be placed on the topics of time management, progressive discipline and the development of team work. |
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| FSC 105 - Fire Academy Physical Training | Fire Science/Academy | 2.5 |
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Corequisite(s): FSC 106 This course prepares fire science students for the pre-employment physical ability test in the Firefighter I Academy. Emphasis is placed on lifetime fitness, principles of physical fitness, individual fitness programs, managing body composition, stress indicators and management, nutrition, development of muscular strength and cardiovascular efficiency. Students will undergo physical assessment at the onset and conclusion of the course. This course meets California State Fire Marshall certification requirements. |
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| FSC 106 - Firefighter I Academy | Fire Science/Academy | 25.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): Must complete Butte College Fire Academy orientation; Must provide proof of completion of a medical suitability examination; Must provide evidence of a current personal immunization record; Provide current evidence of a negative TB test that is less than 2 years old; a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card; must provide uniforms as per academy specifications This course conforms to standards for certification established by the California State Board of Fire Services. Instruction includes basic psychomotor firefighter skills, fire behavior, personnel rules and regulations, professional organizations, fire control techniques and strategies, fireground operations, equipment operations, Incident Command System (ICS), Hazardous Materials (HazMat) operations, terrorism concepts, and loss control. Meets the requirements for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). |
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| FSC 111 - CAL FIRE Basic 69 Hour Course | Fire Science/Academy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge of the factors affecting wildland fire behavior and control, as well as firefighter safety. With successful completion of this course, students will receive the basic fire training certifications to qualify for entry-level employment with CAL FIRE or a federal wildland firefighting crew. |
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| FSC 117 - C-362 Cost Unit Leader | Fire Science/Academy | 1.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This course prepares the student to be able to function as a Cost Unit Leader in an Incident Command System (ICS) organization. Topics covered include setting up systems for collecting and documenting expenditures related to incidents, establishment of procedures for collecting cost data, coordination with various related personnel, and preparation of reports in accordance with standard policies and procedures. |
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| FSC 118 - C-363 Compensation/Claims Unit Leader | Fire Science/Academy | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This course will prepare the student to be able to function as a Compensation/Claims Unit Leader in an Incident Command System (ICS) organization. Emphasis will be placed on development of systems for investigating, documenting and processing claims; initiating investigation of claims; and preparation of claim reports in accordance with standardized policies and procedures. |
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| FSC 119 - C-365 Time Unit Leader | Fire Science/Academy | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This course is intended to prepare the student to serve in a position as an Incident Command System (ICS) Time Unit Leader. Students will learn the basic duties and responsibilities of the Time Unit, forms and methods for documenting personnel work time, and how to organize, establish then demobilize a Time Unit at an ICS incident. |
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| FSC 120 - C-368 Procurement Unit Leader | Fire Science/Academy | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This course prepares the student to serve in a position as an Incident Command System (ICS) Procurement Unit Leader. Topics covered will include basic duties and responsibilities of the Procurement Unit, development and use of an incident procurement plan, contracts and agreements with vendors, orders and invoicing and Unit demobilization. |
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| FSC 121 - Basic Purchasing | Fire Science/Academy | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course introduces the student to policy, procedures and methods of purchasing goods and services on behalf of the State of California and CAL Fire. Emphasis will be placed on preparation and submission of documentation and records related to purchasing. |
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| FSC 122 - S-354 Facilities Unit Leader | Fire Science/Academy | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This course prepares students to perform the job of Facilities Unit Leader in an Incident Command System (ICS) organization. Topics covered in the course will include operational leadership, mobilization, arrival at incidents, risk management, safety and tactics, demobilization and post-incident responsibilities. |
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| FSC 123 - S-355 Ground Support Unit Leader | Fire Science/Academy | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This course prepares the student to perform the job of Ground Support Unit Leader in an Incident Command System (ICS) organization. Topics covered will include the purpose of the Ground Support Unit, resources, equipment inspections, operation of the Ground Support Unit and demobilization. |
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| FSC 124 - S-356 Supply Unit Leader | Fire Science/Academy | 1.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This course will provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the duties of the Supply Unit Leader within the Incident Command System (ICS). Subjects covered include organization of the supply function, relationships with other functions, operations of the supply function and demobilization. |
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| FSC 127 - S-359 Medical Unit Leader | Fire Science/Academy | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This course is intended to prepare the student to serve in a position as an Incident Command System (ICS) Medical Unit Leader. Topics covered include information gathering, organization of the Medical Unit, supervision of the Unit, response to medical emergencies, documentation and demobilization. |
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| FSC 128 - S-330 Task Force/Strike Team Leader | Fire Science/Academy | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This course prepares students to assume roles as an Incident Command System (ICS) Strike Team or Task Force Leader. It includes an overview of related tactics and strategy, and meets the S-330 training requirements of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), and the California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS). |
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| FSC 129 - S-339 Division/Group Supervisor | Fire Science/Academy | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public; check schedule online http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This course prepares students to perform the role of Incident Command System (ICS) Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS), and provides instruction in support of the specific tasks of the DIVS. Topics covered include Division/Group management, organizational interaction, division operations, all-hazard operations and tactical decision making. |
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| FSC 132 - Incident Management 3 | Fire Science/Academy | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This course is third in a series intended to prepare the student for roles from Initial Attack Incident Commander to Extended Attack Incident Commander. This course will expand on the concepts and principles introduced in Incident Management 2, and prepare the student for assuming higher levels of incident command responsibility. |
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| FSC 133 - S-390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations | Fire Science/Academy | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (open to the public: http://onlinetraining.nwcg.gov/node/171) This course is designed to introduce the student to conducting fire behavior calculations by manual and electronic methods. Students will gain an understanding of the determinants of fire behavior through studying environmental inputs, as well as how to determine fire behavior outputs. Instruction will also be provided on documentation processes and fire behavior briefing components. Students should expect several hours of homework related to fire behavior calculations each night. |
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| FSC 134 - S-342 Documentation Unit Leader | Fire Science/Academy | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This course prepares the student to work as a Documentation Unit Leader in the Incident Command System (ICS). Emphasis will be placed upon the basic responsibilities of the position, establishing, organizing and maintaining incident files, production of a final documentation package and demobilization. |
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| FSC 135 - S-244/245 Field Observer/Display Processor | Fire Science/Academy | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (open to the public: http://onlinetraining.nwcg.gov/node/171) This course prepares the Planning Section Field Observer/Display Processor in developing basic skills in this highly technical and critical fire service position. Topics include identifying and interpreting maps, making map calculations, using observation aids, weather observations, fuels, and making field observations. |
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| FSC 136 - S-346 Situation Unit Leader | Fire Science/Academy | 1.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-200 Basic Incident Command System (open to the public: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.b) This course prepares the student to serve in a position as an Incident Command System (ICS) Situation Unit Leader. Students will learn to activate, set-up, organize, manage and demobilize a situation unit. Students will also become familiar with typical Situation Unit work products such as maps, ICS-209 forms, basic reports, and the technology that is required to produce these products. |
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| FSC 137 - S-347/349 Demobilization/Resource Unit Leader | Fire Science/Academy | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): I-300 Intermediate Incident Command System (open to the public: http://www.ehs.ucr.edu/training/online/ics/) This course prepares the student to work as a Demobilization/Resource Unit Leader within the Incident Command System (ICS). The duties and responsibilities of the position are addressed, and materials required to function in the position are also discussed. |
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| FSC 201E - Confined Space Rescue Operations | Fire Science/Academy | 1.3 |
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Unit(s): 1.30
A study of the role of rescue personnel responding to a Confined Space incident. This course provides instruction in identifying confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces, the hazards associated with entering such spaces, target industries that possess these spaces and laws regulating entries/ rescues performed in confined spaces. Participants will be taught the mandatory aspects of confined space entries and rescues including monitoring, ventilation, lock-out/tag-out, retrieval and communication systems, respiratory protection, etc. The course is designed for those personnel who are likely to make routine or rescue entries into confined spaces. Meets CSFM certification requirements. |
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| FSC 203Z - Fire and Safety Training Orientation | Fire Science/Academy | 1.1 |
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Unit(s): 1.10
This course will cover Basic Fire Suppression tactics and Rescue skills. Its focus will be on creating a diverse and non-threatening learning environment for the education of youth in safety, rescue and emergency activities. |
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| GEOG 2 - Physical Geography | Geography | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a spatial study of the Earth's dynamic physical systems and processes. Topics include: Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere. Emphasis is on the interrelationships among environmental and human systems and processes and their resulting patterns and distributions. Tools of geographic inquiry are also briefly covered; they may include: maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). (C-ID GEOG 110). |
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| GEOG 3 - Physical Geography Lab | Geography | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2 (or concurrent enrollment) This course is designed to provide supplemental exercises in topics covered in Physical Geography lecture. Lab experience will include map analysis and interpretation, weather prognostication, landform processes and evolution, tectonics, biogeography, and habitat analysis. (C-ID GEOG 111). |
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| GEOG 4 - Cultural Geography | Geography | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of diverse human populations, their cultural origins, diffusion and contemporary spatial expressions. Topics include: demography, languages and religions, urbanization and landscape modification, political units and nationalism, and economic systems and development. (C-ID GEOG 120). |
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| GEOG 5 - Economic Geography | Geography | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
Examines the world-wide patterns and locational tendencies of economic activity, including mining and agriculture, manufacturing and the service industries. Emphasizes the relationships among physical landscape, human landscape and the economic activity. |
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| GEOG 8 - World Regional Geography | Geography | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
Survey of the world's culture regions and nations as interpreted by geographers, including physical, cultural, and economic features. Emphasis on spatial and historical influences on population growth, transportation networks, and natural environments. Identification and importance of the significant features of regions. (C-ID GEOG 125). |
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| GEOG 10 - Geography of California | Geography | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
A thematic approach to the state's issues, processes and topics relevant to geography including climate, landforms, natural vegetation, water resources, cultural landscape, ethnic diversity, urban and agricultural regions, and the economy. This course explores the physical, and human landscapes that have evolved as a result of the human-environment interface. (C-ID GEOG 140). |
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| GEOG 12 - The American West | Geography | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a topical survey of the American West from the Great Plains to the Pacific, emphasizing both historical and contemporary interpretations of settlement, resource management, economic development, and urbanization. Particular emphasis is placed on how various cultural groups with differing social, political, and religious values have each made a unique impact upon the western landscape. |
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| GEOG 20 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | Geography | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
Study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management. Identification and acquisition of GIS data. Assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Spatial analysis and modeling with GIS. Explores how GIS solves spatial problems, such as those in natural resources, earth and life sciences, environmental planning, local government, business, transportation and other fields. (C-ID GEOG 155). |
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| GEOG 21 - GIS Data Capture | Geography | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers design and implementation of geographic databases for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data capture and management. Included are essential concepts and practices of relational database management systems, with specific application to GIS. Data is captured using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and mobile GIS methods. GIS digitizing and editing are also covered. |
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| GEOG 22 - Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis | Geography | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for investigating geographic patterns, relationships and connections. Spatial analysis methods are employed for both raster and vector data. Emphasis is on problem-solving and decision making using GIS. Models and scripts for automating GIS processes are also undertaken. In addition, remote sensing fundamentals as they apply to mapping the Earth's surface will be covered. Image enhancement, classification and quantitative techniques are explored with attention to integration with GIS datasets. Application of remote sensing for land cover change, vegetation classification, and environmental quality are explored. |
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| GEOG 95 - Special Studies-GEOG | Geography | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| GEOG 100 - Review for ESRI Certification | Geography | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course is a comprehensive review of the Geographical Information Skills (GIS) and knowledge measured in the ArcGIS Desktop Associate certification exam. Using ESRI's study guide will provide a thorough appraisal of the information needed to be a successful examination candidate. This will include overviews of essential ArcGIS for Desktop tools and workflows to strengthen your skills. The Certification Study Guide will provide step-by-step exercises to reinforce what you've learned, followed by actual exam questions to test your knowledge. Successful completion of this course does not guarantee that you will pass the ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Associate Certification exam. Students should have 2 years of experience using GIS prior to taking the exam. |
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| GEOL 32 - Physical Geology with Lab | Geology | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
Physical Geology with Lab will introduce students to the internal and external processes that are at work changing the earth today. Within the context of modern plate tectonics theory, students will explore the origins of rocks and minerals and dynamic earth processes such as volcanism, seismicity and mountain building that are driven by the release of Earth's internal heat. It also examines how wind, running water, and glaciers move in response to gravity and energy from the sun and the sculpting of Earth's surface by erosion. These concepts as well as the interpretation of topographic and geologic maps will be reinforced with an integrated laboratory program. (C-ID GEOL 101). |
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| GEOL 34 - Historical Geology with Lab | Geology | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
Historical geology with lab introduces students to Earth's geologic history and the history of life on Earth. Drawing on concepts from plate tectonics theory, evolution, geologic dating methods and stratigraphy, students explore the planet's origin and the processes that have repeatedly re-shaped the global environment during the past 4.6 billion years. It also covers the history of life on this planet and investigates the complementary roles played by natural selection and environmental change in shaping both modern and ancient ecosystems. These concepts as well as fossil identification, study of sedimentary rocks, and interpretation of geologic maps will be reinforced with an integrated laboratory program. (C-ID GEOL 111). |
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| GEOL 95 - Special Studies-GEOL | Geology | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| GERM 1 - First Semester German | German | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is a study of beginning German emphasizing grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. It also introduces the student to various aspects of German culture. Students who have completed at least one, but fewer than two years of high school German (or equivalent)with a letter grade of "A" or "B"" within one year of the present date, should register for Second Semester German. |
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| GERM 2 - Second Semester German | German | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): GERM 1 This course is the second half of beginning German, which further develops language skills: reading, writing, listening comprehension and speaking. In addition, this course continues to introduce students to aspects of Germanic culture. Students who have completed at least two, but fewer than three years of high school German (or equivalent) with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date, should register for Third Semester German. |
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| GERM 3 - Third Semester German | German | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): GERM 2 This course is the first half of intermediate German which further develops language skills: reading, writing, listening comprehension and speaking. Through written analysis and discussion of both modern and classical German texts, students further increase their fluency and grammatical accuracy in the four skill areas. Students who have completed at least three, but fewer than four years of high school German (or equivalent) with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date, should register for Fourth Semester German. |
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| GERM 4 - Fourth Semester German | German | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): GERM 3 This course is the second half of intermediate German, which further develops language skills: reading, writing, listening comprehension and speaking. Through continued study of German language and culture students further increase their fluency and grammatical accuracy in the four skill areas in expanded written analysis and discussion of both modern and classical German texts. |
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| HAL 300 - Cooking for Wellness | Healthy Aging & Living | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
The purpose of this course is to teach older adults how to cook healthier meals. Students will try new recipes, new cooking styles, and share traditional family recipes. Topics will include healthy portions, special diets, and food substitutes. Preparation skills will be reinforced in the following areas: cutting, stirring, peeling, chopping, baking, and tasting. |
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| HAL 301 - Finding Your Inner Artist | Healthy Aging & Living | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course enriches the lives of older adults through creative expression, arts and crafts, and fine arts including painting, music, and drawing. Topics include musical self-expression, life and art, drawing in the abstract, renowned artist biographies, notable museums, and value of the arts. |
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| HAL 302 - Fun and Fitness for Healthy Aging | Healthy Aging & Living | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
Physical activity is the focus of this course and how it relates to healthy aging for older adults. Students will participate in stretching, chair aerobics, strengthening exercises, balancing and fall prevention activities. Application of yoga and Chi Quong principles will also be addressed to maintain health while aging. |
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| HAL 303 - Vocal Aerobics: Music Exercises for Fitness | Healthy Aging & Living | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
The focus of this course is to enrich the lives of older adults through vocalization and communication techniques, singing old familiar songs, deep-breathing exercises, and movement to music. |
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| HAL 304 - Staying Mentally Sharp | Healthy Aging & Living | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
The focus of this course is to use techniques to curtail memory loss and preserve mental fitness. Topics include: exercise and the brain, being a better listener, recognition memory, remembering through music, visual connections, memory aids, puzzles, games, and reminiscing to strengthen memory. The students will learn to recognize symptoms of health and age-related memory loss. Strategies will be presented for coping and compensating for memory loss. A personal plan will be developed for improving and preserving mental fitness. |
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| HAL 305 - Telling Your Story | Healthy Aging & Living | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
Older adults will have the opportunity to reflect on their past and consider how past experiences have influenced their lives. Thematic and chronological approaches will be utilized for reminiscing and recall. Opportunities to be creative, share life experiences, and learn from others in a supportive environment are provided. Focus is placed upon affirmation of each student's life. |
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| HAL 306 - Technology Basics for Seniors | Healthy Aging & Living | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
Older adults will learn basic skills of personal technology devices such as computers, laptops, Ipads, Notebooks, tablets, and smart phones. Students will learn how to use online services, applications, basic photography, and programs to help connect with family and friends. |
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| HIM 56 - Introduction to Health Information Management | Health Information Management | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course is an introduction to the growing, dynamic profession of Health Information Management (HIM) and provides a foundation for those students pursuing the HIM field including medical office administration and medical coding. Foundational topics include the field of HIM; the purpose, evolution, and structure of US healthcare delivery systems; the purpose, organization, and storage of medical health records; the role of information technology in healthcare; the functions and organization of Electronic Health Records (EHR); the legal aspects of health information; and the standardized usage of classification systems to document diagnoses and procedures to support reimbursement methods, data management, and research in healthcare. |
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| HIM 58 - Healthcare Law and Ethics | Health Information Management | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course introduces students to legal and ethical issues they will encounter while working in the field of Health Information Management (HIM). Topics include an overview of legal issues relating to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), healthcare delivery, ethics, judicial processes, and standards of care. This course also includes bioethical and moral issues related to HIM and how they affect the day-to-day operations of medical offices. |
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| HIM 62 - Introduction to Medical Coding | Health Information Management | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the medical coding classification systems used in the United States healthcare industry: International Classification of Diseases 10 Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Through analysis of case histories and surgical reports, students will learn to distinguish between primary and secondary diagnoses codes, to assign the proper procedural codes, and to explain the importance of accurate medical documentation and clinical records. |
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| HIM 63 - Reimbursement | Health Information Management | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the reimbursement methodologies used in healthcare in the United States. The focus of the course will be on the accurate preparation and maintenance of clinical records and medical documentation. Students will analyze insurance plans spanning government and private sectors and learn to properly complete the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services claim form (CMS 1500) used in medical outpatient facilities. Topics include working with specific insurance companies, filing error-free claims, resubmitting denied claims, utilizing effective collection strategies, and handling the appeal process. |
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| HIM 64 - Advanced Medical Coding | Health Information Management | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): HIM 62 This is an advanced course in medical coding for both outpatient and inpatient procedures and services. The course will include a brief review of International Classification of Diseases 10 Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). By following steps in the coding selection and sequencing process, students will assign appropriate procedure and service codes. Students will use the International Classification of Diseases 10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) and CPT (including Evaluation & Management Code (E&M), Audits, Modifiers, and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)) classification systems in this process. |
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| HIM 76 - Electronic Health Records | Health Information Management | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and their place in healthcare. The curriculum reinforces the relationship between all of the components needed for a complete patient medical record including the clinical, administrative, and reimbursement components. Topics in this class are based on the national curriculum competencies developed by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). |
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| HIST 3 - World History to 1500 | History | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of the development of world civilizations from prehistoric humans to 1500. Major themes include: broad patterns of change; dynamics of race, class, gender and ethnicity; reciprocal influence between the physical environment and human societies; and ways in which human groups have interacted with one another. In addition, the course examines distinctive forms of political, social, and economic organization, and significant scientific achievements, cultural developments, and belief systems. The course also provides an introduction to historical method. (C-ID HIST 150). |
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| HIST 5 - World History since 1500 | History | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of the development of world civilizations since 1500. Major themes include: broad patterns of change; dynamics of race, class, gender and ethnicity; reciprocal influence between the physical environment and human societies; and ways in which human groups have interacted with one another. In addition, the course examines distinctive forms of political, social, and economic organization, and significant scientific achievements, cultural developments, and belief systems. The course also provides an introduction to historical method. (C-ID HIST 160). |
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| HIST 6 - Modern World History | History | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course surveys the origins and development of global trends from 1750 to the present. Themes include the global impact of industrialization, imperialism, nationalism and totalitarianism, political revolutions, conflict, and global economic and technological integration. |
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| HIST 8 - United States History to 1877 | History | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
A survey of the history of the United States, from pre-colonial North America to the end of Reconstruction, that addresses important political, economic, social, and cultural developments. Themes may include but are not limited to aspects of class, race, and gender; systems of labor; intellectual, technological, social, and cultural history; the role of geography; and foreign relations. The course also introduces students to the historical reasoning skills necessary to form their own understanding of the past, and of contemporary society. (C-ID HIST 130). |
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| HIST 10 - United States History-1877 to Present | History | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
A survey of the history of the United States, from the end of Reconstruction to the Present, that addresses important political, economic, social, and cultural developments. Themes may include but are not limited to aspects of class, race, and gender; systems of labor; intellectual, technological, social, and cultural history; the role of geography; and foreign relations. The course also introduces students to the historical reasoning skills necessary to form their own understanding of the past, and of contemporary society. (C-ID HIST 140). |
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| HIST 18 - Multicultural History of the United States | History | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
A survey of the history of the United States from pre-colonial times to the present with particular emphasis on the multicultural heritage shared by all citizens. Contributions of African, Asian, European, Latino, and native American will be examined. Historical experiences of all groups will be compared and studies in relation to the general history of the United States, the dynamics of majority-minority interaction, immigration policy, and constitutional law. |
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| HIST 20 - Political History of the Middle East | History | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introduction to the cultural and historical background of the Middle East. An inquiry into government, family, social classes, religion, politics, and regional conflict in the Middle East both past and present. |
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| HIST 26 - Men and Women in American History | History | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of the experiences of men and women in the American past from the pre-colonial era to the present. The course examines the ways that ideas about masculinity and femininity have shaped men's and women's participation in major political, economic, social, and cultural events and developments, and why and how ideas of manhood and womanhood change. |
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| HIST 30 - History of the African American | History | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the conditions of African Americans in the United States as shaped and influenced by the African tradition, and provides a broad and basic understanding of African Americans in U.S. history. African American contributions to American culture, economy, and politics will be assessed. |
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| HIST 95 - Special Studies-HIST | History | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| HLTH 2 - Health and Wellness | Health | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course focuses on the exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health. Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. Topics include nutrition, exercise, weight control, mental health, stress management, violence, substance abuse, reproductive health, disease prevention, aging, healthcare, and environmental hazards and safety. |
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| HLTH 10 - Leisure for Healthy Living | Health | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the role of leisure as a key component of mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Students will learn constructive uses of leisure time while developing personal and healthy values. Emphasis will include personal growth, social impacts, leisure planning, stress management, and health enhancement. |
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| HLTH 20 - Current Health Issues in Athletics | Health | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course covers current health issues faced by athletes. Emphasis is on the psychological, social, and developmental effects of a variety of health issues as they relate to the world of sports. Topics will include eating disorders, drug, tobacco, and alcohol use as well as illnesses that can affect an athlete's performance. Students will learn about outside influences and decision making regarding health issues in athletics specific to age, gender, sexuality, and sport demands. |
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| HLTH 99 - Work Experience-HLTH | Health | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| HON 11 - Honors Capstone | Honors | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2 and, admission to Honors Program and completion of 18 Honors units or completion of 15 Honors units and concurrent enrollment in 3 Honors units in addition to Honors 11 This course provides Honors students who have already completed a minimum of 18 units in Honors classes (or have completed 15 units in Honors classes and are concurrently enrolled in 3 Honors units in addition to Honors Capstone), the opportunity to carry out a supervised individual research or creative project in Honors to synthesize, apply, and further develop the skills and knowledge they have acquired in the Honors Program. Students interested in registering for Honors 11 must get pre-approval from an Honors instructor prior to the semester they intend to register for. |
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| HON 95 - Special Studies-HON | Honors | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| HUM 17 - Comparative European Studies | Humanities | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the development of European identities, belief systems, philosophy, art, architecture, music, science, and systems of government. It examines Western Europe after the fall of Rome, focusing on cultural contributions of the Germanic Kingdoms, feudalism, the Catholic Church, the High Middle Ages and the crisis of the 14th century, the early Renaissance, and the Reformation. The course provides a comparative evaluation of how European traditions and perspectives came to influence the world of ideas. |
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| HUM 22 - Greco-Roman Cultures | Humanities | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, through the study of original sources of the ancient world in history, art, philosophy, poetry, music, and drama. The course emphasizes the influence of Greek and Roman art, law, philosophy, politics, literature, and science on the modern world. Specific works of key thinkers who contributed to the shaping of classical civilization will be compared in order to trace the evolution of ideas. |
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| HUM 95 - Special Studies-HUM | Humanities | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| IDST 12 - Strategies for Success in Online Learning | Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course prepares students for success in online learning. It covers the techniques of identifying the requirements for each unique online course, best practices for successfully completing the course, and the skills needed in using such online tools as discussion boards, email, blogs, and wikis. Students will assess their own readiness to succeed online so they can focus on developing the particular skills needed. Students must have access to a computer connected to the Internet. |
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| IDST 90 - Special Topics | Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course is a guided exploration of social and/or cultural activities and events that is designed to expand the socio-cultural perspective of students. Students will prepare for, attend, and present reports on a minimum of eight instructor-approved events, each of which will require an average of two hours. Some activities might require an entrance and/or participation fee. |
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| IDST 94 - Introduction to Service Learning | Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
Introduction to Service Learning is designed by individual instructors for students who have a strong interest in linking academic learning with community service. It is based on a collaborative effort between the student, a faculty member, and a community based organization, school, business entity or campus setting to provide real-world experience in a field of interest while meeting the needs of the community. This course may also provide a service-learning component for a student enrolled in any approved class. |
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| ITAL 1 - First Semester Italian | Italian | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is a study of beginning Italian emphasizing grammar, reading, writing and speaking. It also introduces the student to various aspects of Italian culture. Students who have completed at least one, but fewer than two years of high school Italian (or equivalent) with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date, should register for Second Semester Italian. |
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| ITAL 2 - Second Semester Italian | Italian | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): ITAL 1 This course is the second half of beginning Italian, which further develops the skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing Italian. It continues to introduce students to various aspects of Italian culture. Students who have completed at least two, but fewer than three years of high school Italian (or equivalent) with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date, should consult the appropriate language instructor before enrolling. |
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| ITAL 95 - Special Studies-ITAL | Italian | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| ITAL 100 - Beginning Conversational Italian | Italian | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course emphasizes the development of basic understanding and speaking skills in Italian. Minimal emphasis is placed on formal grammar. Multimedia cultural presentations are offered throughout the course. This course is intended for those who wish to develop "survival" Italian in everyday basic situations. |
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| ITAL 101 - Intermediate Conversational Italian | Italian | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course emphasizes the development of basic/intermediate understanding and speaking skills in Italian. Minimal emphasis is placed on formal grammar. Multimedia cultural presentations are offered throughout the course. This course is intended for those who wish to continue development of "survival" Italian in everyday situations. |
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| JOUR 2 - Introduction to Reporting and Newswriting | Journalism | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introduction to gathering, synthesizing/organizing and writing news in journalistic style across multiple platforms. Includes role of the journalist and related legal and ethical issues. Students will report and write based on their original interviews and research to produce news content. Experiences may include covering speeches, meetings and other events, writing under deadline and use of AP Style. (C-ID JOUR 110). |
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| JOUR 10 - Beginning Newspaper Production | Journalism | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
Student media practicum that includes a lab that regularly produces a news or feature non-fiction product with a journalism emphasis by and for students and distributed to a campus or community audience. Must include weekly news assignments. May include a variety of student media across multiple platforms, including print, broadcast, and online. Includes practical experience in design/layout, visual, online, multimedia journalism and emerging technologies. Must be student produced with student leadership. (C-ID JOUR 130). |
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| JOUR 12 - Intermediate Newspaper Production | Journalism | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): JOUR 10 This course requires higher skill level and/or leadership/management involvement than JOUR 10. Intermediate student media practicum that includes a lab that regularly produces a news or feature non-fiction product with a journalism emphasis by and for students and distributed to a campus or community audience. Must include weekly news assignments. May include a variety of student media across multiple platforms, including print, broadcast, and online. Includes practical experience in design/layout, visual, online, multimedia journalism, emerging technologies and leadership/management. Must be student produced with student leadership. (C-ID JOUR 131). |
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| JOUR 95 - Special Studies-JOUR | Journalism | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| JOUR 99 - Work Experience-JOUR | Journalism | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| JPN 1 - First Semester Japanese | Japanese | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is a study of beginning Japanese emphasizing reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. It also introduces the student to various aspects of Japanese culture. Students who have completed at least one, but fewer than two years of high school Japanese (or equivalent) with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date, should register for Second Semester Japanese. |
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| JPN 2 - Second Semester Japanese | Japanese | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): JPN 1 This course is the second half of beginning Japanese, which further develops language skills: reading, writing, listening comprehension and speaking. In addition, this course introduces the student to various aspects of the Japanese culture. Students who have completed at least two, but fewer than three years of high school Japanese (or equivalent) with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date, should register for Third Semester Japanese. |
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| JPN 3 - Third Semester Japanese | Japanese | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): JPN 2 This course is the first half of intermediate Japanese, which further develops language skills: reading, writing, listening comprehension and speaking. Through written analysis and discussion of both modern and classical Japanese texts, students further increase their fluency and grammatical accuracy in the four skill areas. Students who have completed at least three, but fewer than four years of high school Japanese (or equivalent) with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date, should register for Fourth Semester Japanese. |
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| JPN 4 - Fourth Semester Japanese | Japanese | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): JPN 3 This course is the second half of intermediate Japanese, which further develops language skills: reading, writing, listening comprehension and speaking. Through continued study of Japanese language and culture students further increase their fluency and grammatical accuracy in the four skill areas in expanded written analysis and discussion of both modern and classical Japanese texts. |
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| JPN 95 - Special Studies-JPN | Japanese | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| KIN 1 - Introduction to Kinesiology | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement. An overview of the importance of the sub-disciplines in kinesiology will be discussed along with career opportunities in the areas of teaching, coaching, allied health, and fitness professions. (C-ID KIN 100). |
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| KIN 2 - Introduction to Coaching | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines and discusses academic, professional, and standard requirements of the coaching profession. Students will be expected to focus upon and understand the discipline and breadth of the coaching profession. Topics include philosophies, goals, objectives, ethical standards, desired qualities, and current professional issues. |
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| KIN 3 - Elementary School Physical Education | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed for future elementary school teachers. Topics include assessment and maintenance of physical fitness to improve health and performance, the development of movement skill combinations, positive social interaction and group dynamics for K-6 children. |
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| KIN 5 - Sports Officiating | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course will introduce the student to the structure and application of sports officiating. Emphasis will be placed on specific rules governing different sports. Topics will include enforcement, etiquette, and ethics in officiating athletic contests. Students will apply topics learned in lecture to officiate simulated athletic contests. |
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| KIN 6 - Sports Fitness and Nutrition | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines essential principles of a proper exercise and diet program needed to maintain healthy sports fitness and nutrition levels. Students will study athletic performance, exercise recovery, food quality, general health, motivation, energy transfer, and the relationship between nutrition and performance. |
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| KIN 7 - Introduction to Athletic Training and Sports Medicine | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries. Students will learn rehabilitation and management skills, emergency procedures, nutrition, sports psychology, musculo-skeletal anatomy, therapeutic modalities, and various taping/wrapping techniques. The course is designed to expose students to sports medicine career fields such as strength and conditioning, physical therapy, orthopedic medicine, and athletic training. |
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| KIN 8 - Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Practicum | Kinesiology | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course offers students practical, hands-on experience within the field of sports medicine and athletic training. Instruction will focus on the prevention and immediate care of athletic injuries. Students will learn rehabilitation and management skills, emergency procedures, nutrition, sports psychology, musculo-skeletal anatomy, therapeutic modalities, and various taping/wrapping techniques. Students will experience various sports medicine career fields such as strength and conditioning, physical therapy, orthopedic medicine, and athletic training. This course may be repeated three times to meet the admission requirements at an accredited Athletic Training program. |
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| KIN 9 - Introduction to Personal Fitness Training | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the academic and professional requirements for personal fitness training. Students will become familiar with anatomy and physiology, fitness evaluations, weight room program design, and nutrition. Philosophies, goals, objectives, and occupational ethics will be discussed and examined and practical skills will be demonstrated. |
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| KIN 10 - Personal Fitness Training Practicum | Kinesiology | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course is a personal fitness training practicum, including anatomy and physiology, fitness evaluations, weight room and program design, and nutrition. Students will be assigned to shadow professional fitness trainers and strength coaches assisting in daily training regimens. |
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| KIN 11 - First Aid and CPR | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course involves the theory and detailed demonstration of the first aid care of the injured. The student will learn to assess a victim's condition and incorporate proper treatment. Standard first aid, CPR, and AED certification(s) will be granted upon successful completion of requirements. (C-ID KIN 101). |
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| KIN 12A - Theory of Baseball I | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of baseball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of baseball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level. |
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| KIN 12B - Theory of Baseball II | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): KIN 12A This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of baseball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of baseball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level. |
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| KIN 13A - Theory of Basketball I | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of basketball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of basketball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level. |
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| KIN 13B - Theory of Basketball II | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): KIN 13A This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of basketball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of basketball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level. |
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| KIN 14A - Theory of Cross Country I | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of cross country as the sport has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of cross country, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level. |
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| KIN 14B - Theory of Cross Country II | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): KIN 14A This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of cross country as the sport has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of cross country, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level. |
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| KIN 15A - Theory of Football I | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of football as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of football, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level. |
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| KIN 15B - Theory of Football II | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): KIN 15A This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of football as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of football, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level. |
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| KIN 16A - Theory of Golf I | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of golf as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of golf, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level. |
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| KIN 16B - Theory of Golf II | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): KIN 16A This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of golf as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of golf, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level. |
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| KIN 17A - Theory of Soccer I | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of soccer as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of soccer, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level. |
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| KIN 17B - Theory of Soccer II | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): KIN 17A This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of soccer as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of soccer, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level. |
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| KIN 18A - Theory of Softball I | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of softball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of softball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level. |
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| KIN 18B - Theory of Softball II | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): KIN 18A This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of softball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of softball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level. |
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| KIN 19A - Theory of Track and Field I | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of track and field as the sport has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of track and field, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level. |
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| KIN 19B - Theory of Track and Field II | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): KIN 19A This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of track and field as the sport has developed and is played at secondary, community college, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of track and field, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level. |
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| KIN 20A - Theory of Volleyball I | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of volleyball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of volleyball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level. |
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| KIN 20B - Theory of Volleyball II | Kinesiology | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): KIN 20A This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of volleyball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of volleyball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level. |
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| KIN 23 - Weight Training I | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental techniques of weight training. Students will engage in individualized exercise programs with emphasis placed on the development of muscle strength, muscle endurance and flexibility. Instruction will include identification and proper technique for lifts specific to muscle groups to ensure safe fitness training. |
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| KIN 24 - Weight Training II | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course builds upon the foundation of basic weight training by examining different styles and muscle specificity to individualized programs. Components of fitness will be emphasized including muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Students will learn weight training guidelines for general fitness, sport performance, and bodybuilding. |
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| KIN 25 - Olympic Weightlifting | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of competitive Olympic Weightlifting. Proper technique and timing will be emphasized for two competitive lifts/events, the Clean and Jerk and the Snatch. Integrating the Olympic Lifts and their variations into fitness and sport specific training protocols will be a primary focus of the course. |
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| KIN 27 - Core Crossfit Training | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the proper exercise techniques and principles to improve core strength, posture, flexibility, speed, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. This course will include a variety of exercises designed to strengthen the core muscle groups. The main tools used in this course will include stability balls, kettlebells, dumbbells, jump ropes, resistance bands, and body weight. |
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| KIN 28 - Plyometric Training | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of plyometric training. Students will learn to distribute power to increase speed, flexibility and agility. Additional instruction will be given on explosive ways to change direction and speed. This course will help guide students to build basic sport specific plyometric training drills and program. |
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| KIN 29 - Body Sculpting | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of body sculpting. Emphasis will be on muscle toning, strengthening and endurance by means of resistance bands, weights and low impact step. |
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| KIN 31 - Quickfits | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course introduces students to effective body shaping strategies that can be completed in short intervals. These exercises are designed for individuals with a busy lifestyle and can be performed with simple equipment. Students will learn proper body position and alignment, exercises that isolate and overload targeted muscle groups, and compound muscle movements. |
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| KIN 33 - Aerobic Mix | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course examines forms of aerobic exercise to increase cardiorespiratory conditioning through choreographed routines. Students will learn different styles of aerobics including floor, step, and interval. The benefits of aerobic exercise will be explored with emphasis on cardiovascular health and body composition. |
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| KIN 34 - Step Aerobics | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course examines step aerobics for increasing cardiorespiratory fitness through choreographed routines to music. Students will learn dynamic step aerobic routines, basic stretch, and core strengthening exercises. The benefits of aerobic training, step safety, and principles of fitness are emphasized. |
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| KIN 35 - Aerobic Dance | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course examines forms of aerobic dance to increase cardiorespiratory conditioning through choreographed routines to music. Movements from jazz, hip hop, ballet and Latin dance will be combined into hi-low impact routines. Principles of fitness and health with an emphasis on cardiovascular improvements and body composition will be explored. |
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| KIN 36 - Gentle Aerobics and Movement | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course teaches students the fundamental skills of aerobics and movement with a focus on a gentle approach. This specific type of aerobics and movement will allow the students to exercise safely while improving their level of fitness by developing cardiovascular endurance, balance and strength. Basic skills and exercise techniques are utilized through movement patterns and simple choreography. |
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| KIN 38 - Ballroom Dance I | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course introduces students to ballroom dance as a social and recreational activity, with the goals of building confidence and leading to an active lifestyle. Emphasis will be placed on basic skills and information such as partnering, alignment, safety, footwork, and technique. Additionally, students will learn the history, culture, and etiquette associated with various ballroom dances. |
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| KIN 39 - Ballroom Dance II | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course is a continuation of Ballroom Dance I, emphasizing style and techniques. This course will also introduce the concepts of musicality, choreography and student creativity with focus on intermediate dance and social skills. |
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| KIN 40 - Jazz Dance I | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction centered upon improving the knowledge and physical techniques of jazz dance. The course will identify jazz dance styles: lyrical, contemporary, and character/musical theater. Basic jazz dance techniques, choreography, and vocabulary will be applied and practiced. |
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| KIN 41 - Gentle Yoga | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course introduces students to the art and practice of gentle yoga, using postures which are gentle in nature and allow a vast majority of the population to perform them. The course includes an introduction to modified physical postures (asana) which stretch and move the spine and limbs as well as basic breathing techniques (pranayama), which refers to the expansion of the breath. Students will learn relaxation techniques for decreasing stress and physical discomforts. |
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| KIN 42 - Yoga I | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course introduces the fundamental principles of yoga. Students will learn basic poses (asana), basic breathing techniques (pranayama), and relaxation techniques. Students will also develop knowledge of personal restraints (yamas) and meditation (dhyana). |
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| KIN 43 - Yoga II | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course is a continuation of Yoga I. Students will learn a progression of yoga postures (asanas) and intermediate level asanas. Breathing techniques (pranayama) will accompany each posture learned in this course. Emphasis is placed upon a deeper understanding of yoga philosophy. |
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| KIN 44 - Jazz Dance II | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course is a continuation of Jazz Dance with an emphasis on more complex steps, dance combinations, terminology, music, style and techniques. Areas of emphasis will include intermediate concepts of styles, vocabulary, body alignment and choreography. The works of professional choreographers in addition to general concepts and skills throughout the course will be used to inform the creation of unique choreography in a solo or duet form. |
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| KIN 45 - Pilates | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course introduces students to the fundamental skills of Pilates. Pilates is a mind-body form of exercise that enhances overall health and fitness. Students will learn the principles of Pilates and the basic and progressive Pilates movements. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the muscles that are used for specific movements and how to activate the muscles needed to properly perform these movements. |
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| KIN 46 - Tai Chi Chuan | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course is an introduction to the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi Chuan. The course covers terminology, history, and philosophies associated with Tai Chi Chuan. Students will learn Tai Chi moves, Chi Gung exercises and their purpose that will help them in movement and attitude. |
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| KIN 47 - Stress Management Techniques and Exercise | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides experiential instruction in personal stress management, with a focus on physical techniques and exercise for relaxation. Students will learn a variety of stress management skills to address personal, social, and environmental stressors. Students will learn to differentiate between and control different stress types for balance in life. |
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| KIN 48 - Stretching for Life | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of stretching. This flexibility fitness program, which will improve one's range of motion and muscular flexibility, helps prevent injuries while increasing one's total fitness. |
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| KIN 49 - Fit Mix | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
In this course students will be introduced to the fundamental skills of fitness. The instruction will cover the five components of fitness including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. The focus of the class will be a mix of beginning exercise programs that will help improve these components of fitness through walking, jogging, interval training, strength bands, stability balls, core and stretching exercises. |
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| KIN 50 - Stability Ball Fitness | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course introduces the fundamentals of core training with stability balls as the primary modality. Emphasis will be placed on the use of stability balls in combination with proprioception, body weight, resistance bands, dumbbells, and flexibility training. Students will learn the benefits of resistance and flexibility training and how to apply the guidelines for proper exercise programs with stability balls. |
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| KIN 51 - Butte Fitness and Wellness Center | Kinesiology | 0.5 - 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 0.50
- 1.50 This course provides each student with an individualized fitness program. A flexible workout schedule supports each student's academic coursework. The fitness center encourages participation at the student's level of fitness and allows for gradual progress toward a lifetime committment to fitness and wellness. |
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| KIN 52 - Walking for Fitness | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of walking to improve cardiovascular fitness. Students will learn types of walking, workout strategies, and the components of fitness will be examined. |
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| KIN 53 - Jogging/Running for Fitness | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of jogging/running to improve cardiovascular fitness. Students will learn cardiovascular workout strategies, injury prevention, safety factors, health issues and the components of fitness. |
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| KIN 54 - Aquatics | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course improves cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility through aquatic exercise. Students will learn different aquatic strokes, movements, and water safety while increasing their fitness level and improving muscle tone. The course will be modified for each student to ensure safety based on their experience level. |
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| KIN 55 - Lifeguard Training | Kinesiology | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills and knowledge of lifeguard training, such as: prevention and recognition of emergencies, water safety, injury, and illnesses. This course also covers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training, injury management, and post emergency procedures. |
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| KIN 57 - Archery | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course introduces the basic principles and skills of archery and develops the student's shooting form and marksmanship. Emphasis of instruction will be placed on the fundamentals of target shooting, care of equipment, safety rules, and individual practice. |
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| KIN 58 - Badminton | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of badminton. Students will learn all primary shots including serves, overhead shots, underhand shots, and drop shots. Skills, etiquette, court strategy, and rules will be applied through game play. |
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| KIN 60 - Bowling | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the basic principles and skills of bowling and develops the student's four step approach, grip, and delivery. Emphasis will be placed on spare and strike position strategies, ball control techniques, and scoring. Students will also learn safety rules, etiquette, and care of equipment for bowling. |
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| KIN 61 - Golf | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of golf. Emphasis will be placed on proper grip, stance, swing, rules, and scoring. Students will also learn the etiquette of the game, correct use of various clubs and their flight trajectories. |
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| KIN 62 - Tennis | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills and techniques of tennis. Emphasis will be placed upon the skills of service and receive, forehand, backhand, and volleys. Court, opponent strategy, etiquette, and the basic rules of play will be introduced and practiced through match play. |
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| KIN 63 - Track and Field | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course improves knowledge, fitness, and performance specific to Track and Field. Instruction is focused on the proper techniques of stretching, running, speed, agility, and power recruitment. Emphasis will be placed on proper technique for each event to ensure safety for all students. |
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| KIN 64 - Baseball | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of baseball, including throwing, catching, batting, and base running. Students will learn about team play and offensive and defensive strategies. Emphasis is placed on skill improvement, team cooperation, and safety procedures. Students will practice skills through game play and structured practice plans. |
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| KIN 65 - Soccer | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course improves cardiovascular endurance, strength and game knowledge. Students will learn the basic rules, skills and techniques of soccer. Emphasis will be placed on kicking, dribbling, trapping, heading, passing, and receiving. All skills including offensive and defensive strategies will be learned through live game play. |
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| KIN 66 - Softball | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental sills of softball, including catching, throwing, batting, and base running. Students will learn about team play and offensive and defensive strategies. Emphasis is placed on skill improvement, team cooperation, and safety procedures. Students will practice skills through game play and structured practice plans. |
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| KIN 67 - Non-Contact Football | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of non-contact football (touch or flag). Skills learned will include blocking, passing, team play, and offensive and defensive strategies. Emphasis is placed on skill improvement, team cooperation, and safety procedures. Students will practice skills through game play and structured practice plans. |
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| KIN 68 - Volleyball I | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the six basic skills of volleyball: passing, setting, hitting, serving, blocking, and individual defense. Students will learn history, rules, etiquette, and safe play of volleyball. The elements of team play and game strategies will be identified and introduced. |
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| KIN 69 - Volleyball II | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course builds upon the application of basic skills, team play, and offensive and defensive fundamentals learned in level one play. Additionally, rules and etiquette will be applied in structured game play. Team play and strategy are the major focal points in the course. Components of individual play will be emphasized as inherent to team play and strategy. |
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| KIN 70 - Basketball I | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides students with an introduction to the game of basketball. Specific attention will be focused upon standard rules, sportsmanship, etiquette, offensive and defensive team play, and the application of game strategy. Individual fundamentals will focus on offensive and defensive techniques specific to footwork, ball skills (i.e., shooting, passing, and dribbling), and rebounding. |
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| KIN 71 - Basketball II | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course builds upon the application of individual offensive and defensive fundamentals learned in level one play. Team play and strategy are the major focal points in this course. Components of individual play will be emphasized as inherent to team play and strategy. |
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| KIN 73 - Self Defense | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the basic skills and knowledge of self defense against physical assault. Emphasis will be placed on the basic techniques of anticipating, avoiding, and protecting oneself from physical attack. Students will also develop a consciousness and knowledge about the legal aspects of self defense. |
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| KIN 74 - Boxing | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills and techniques of boxing. Instruction will include the rules, proper stance, footwork, offensive strategies, and defensive strategies. Emphasis will be placed on increasing self confidence, enhancing balance, and improving core strength. |
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| KIN 75 - Jujitsu | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course teaches the basic self-defense application, strategies, history, philosophy and training practices of the Japanese art of Jujitsu. Emphasis will be placed on blocks, escapes, holds, and grappling strategies. |
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| KIN 76 - Aikido | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills, moves and techniques of the Japanese Martial Art, Aikido. Students will learn to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury. Basic self defense application and strategies, history, philosophy and training practices will be examined. |
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| KIN 77 - Karate | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of Karate. Basic moves and techniques for blocking, punching, kicking and sparring will be learned. Students will also learn the philosophy of proper use, attitude, defense techniques, and physical conditioning. |
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| KIN 78 - Taekwondo | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of the ancient martial art of Taekwondo. It is designed for a beginning level student. Emphasis will be placed on kicking and punching techniques, along with the proper techniques used in Olympic sparring. This course is designed to take each student up to the level of yellow belt, green stripe. (Belt testing under a recognized institution is optional). |
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| KIN 80 - Varsity Baseball | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate baseball. All varsity sports entail practice and games at designated times. |
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| KIN 81 - Varsity Basketball | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate basketball. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. |
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| KIN 82 - Varsity Cross Country | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate cross country. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. |
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| KIN 83 - Varsity Football | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate football. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. |
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| KIN 84 - Varsity Golf | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate golf. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. |
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| KIN 85 - Varsity Soccer | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate soccer. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. |
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| KIN 86 - Varsity Softball | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate softball. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. |
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| KIN 87 - Varsity Track and Field | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate track and field. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. |
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| KIN 88 - Varsity Volleyball | Kinesiology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate volleyball. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. |
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| KIN 90 - Skill Development for Intercollegiate Athletes | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This is a sport-specific skill development course for intercollegiate athletes. Emphasis will be on off-season preparation which includes cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, speed work, plyometric training, and sport-specific activities. |
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| KIN 91 - Strength and Conditioning for Intercollegiate Athletes | Kinesiology | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course is designed for intercollegiate athletes. Students will be provided with instruction in sport-specific training techniques with the goal of improving overall muscular strength, endurance, and power. Students will develop and maintain a strength and conditioning program using sport-specific drills and equipment. Key areas of study include anatomy and physiology, applied strength and conditioning, psychology of training, motor control, and the prevention of sports injuries. |
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| KIN 93 - Pep Activities | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course provides instruction in the development and practice of pep activities, including dance, choreography, and routine design. There will be emphasis on safety, performance, and cooperative work with others. Students will be required to attend and perform at athletic events. |
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| KIN 94 - Adaptive Physical Education | Kinesiology | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course introduces students to adaptive physical activities that develop strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. Activity programs will be designed to address individual student need based on physical ability, fitness level, and skill. Individual instruction may include jogging, walking, weight training, biking, aquatics, and flexibility programs. |
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| KIN 95 - Special Studies-KIN | Kinesiology | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| LATN 1 - First Semester Latin | Latin | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This is a translation course in elementary Latin, emphasizing a foundational knowledge of Latin pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. Students study the Latin linguistic influence on the English language. Critical discussions on the aspects of Roman civilization relevant to the Latin readings will provide the cultural background with which the student can assess the Roman contribution to modern society. Students who have completed at least one, but fewer than two years of high school Latin (or equivalent) with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date, should register for Second Semester Latin. |
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| LATN 2 - Second Semester Latin | Latin | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): LATN 1 This course emphasizes an extended knowledge of Latin pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, especially forms of the verb in the indicative mood. This course requires a study of the Latin linguistic influence on the English language. Critical discussions on aspects of Roman civilization relevant to Latin readings will provide a cultural background with which students can assess the Roman contribution to modern society. Students who have completed at least two, but fewer than three years of high school Latin (or equivalent) with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date should register for Third Semester Latin. |
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| LATN 3 - Third Semester Latin | Latin | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): LATN 2 This course develops proficient knowledge of Latin pronunciation, vocabulary, composition, syntax and especially grammatical constructions using subjunctive verbs. This course requires the study of Latin influence on the English language and Roman cultural influence on modern civilization. |
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| LATN 95 - Special Studies-LATN | Latin | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| LIS 11 - Research Strategies | Library & Information Science | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course is intended for students wishing to improve their information reasearch skills. Students will develop their abilities to locate, interpret, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and communicate information effectively. Students will learn how to identify and define the scope of a research topic and how to effectively research relevant online catalogs, electronic databases and the World Wide Web. |
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| LIS 126 - Library and Research Skills | Library & Information Science | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course introduces students to recognizing and using a variety of information resources and formats for research and lifelong learning. Students will be introduced to Butte College information resources, with emphasis on, but not limited to Library resources. Students will learn basic techniques and tools for finding and evaluating information in libraries, the campus community, and the World Wide Web. |
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| LM 40 - Life Management | Life Management | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces the psychological, physiological and social principles needed to achieve personal success in college, relationships, the world of work and life. Students explore how life management strategies positively impact management of one's goals, time, finances, stress and personal wellness; and learn to employ strategies for college success and lifelong learning by identifying one's learning style, personality types, values, attitudes, skills and motivation. |
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| MATH 4 - Concepts in Mathematics for Teachers I | Mathematics | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 This course focuses on the development of quantitative reasoning skills through in-depth, integrated explorations of topics in mathematics, including real number systems and subsystems. Emphasis is on comprehension and analysis of mathematical concepts and applications of logical reasoning. (C-ID MATH 120). |
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| MATH 5 - Concepts in Mathematics for Teachers II | Mathematics | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 This course develops mathematical topics needed for elementary school teaching with a focus on reasoning, problem solving, and communication. The topics include elementary statistics and probability, two- and three-dimensional geometry, measurement, coordinate geometry, and graphing. Meets requirements for elementary school teacher certification. |
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| MATH 7 - Formal Logic and Writing | Mathematics | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2 This course develops an understanding of the relationship of language to logic, which should lead to the ability to analyze, criticize, and advocate ideas and to reason inductively and deductively. Skills will be developed through writing as well as the formal symbolic representation of arguments. |
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| MATH 11 - Nature of Mathematics | Mathematics | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 This course is a survey of mathematical concepts in a variety of areas. The topics include probability, statistics, set theory, measurement, geometry, and business finance. |
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| MATH 12 - Mathematics for Business Decisions (Finite Mathematics) | Mathematics | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 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. (C-ID MATH 130). |
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| MATH 13 - Survey of Calculus | Mathematics | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 Presents a study of the techniques of calculus with emphasis placed on the application of these concepts to business and management related problems. The applications of derivatives and integrals of functions including polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions are studied. (C-ID MATH 140). |
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| MATH 18 - Introduction to Statistics | Mathematics | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 The use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applications using data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education. (C-ID MATH 110). |
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| MATH 20 - Trigonometry | Mathematics | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 This course covers the theory and applications of trigonometry. The topics include definitions of circular and right triangle trigonometric functions, graphs, identities, equations, solutions of right and oblique triangles, vectors, polar coordinates, and complex numbers. |
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| MATH 26 - College Algebra | Mathematics | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 This course covers advanced algebra concepts beyond the scope of Intermediate Algebra. The topics include algebraic simplifying, conics, theory and solution of equations and inequalities, systems of equations, linear functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomial and rational functions, binomial expansion and partial fractions. The course is specifically designed for preparation for first semester Calculus (MATH 30). |
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| MATH 30 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | Mathematics | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 20 and MATH 26 or college-level pre-calculus A first course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable: functions, limits and continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation and integration, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Primarily for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Majors. (C-ID MATH 210). |
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| MATH 31 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | Mathematics | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 30 A second course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable: integration; techniques of integration, infinite sequences and series, polar and parametric equations, applications of integration. Primarily for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Majors. For students who have no knowledge of or access to a symbolic math program (such as MAPLE, Mathematica, Derive, or the TI-89,) the mathematics department offers instruction in MAPLE (MATH 31A), which may be taken concurrently with MATH 31. (C-ID MATH 220). |
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| MATH 31A - Calculus with MAPLE | Mathematics | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 30 This course introduces a student to the MAPLE Symbolic Math Package. This computer program will be used in a variety of situations, including problem solving, calculus investigations, and "real life" calculus problems. Mathematical concepts from Math 30 and Math 31 will be used. |
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| MATH 32 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | Mathematics | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 31 Vector valued functions, calculus of functions of more than one variable, partial derivatives, multiple integration, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, divergence theorem. (C-ID MATH 230). |
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| MATH 40 - Differential Equations | Mathematics | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 31 The course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as applications from a variety of disciplines. Introduces the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing when solution(s) exist, and techniques for obtaining solutions, including, series solutions, and singular points, Laplace transforms and linear systems. (C-ID MATH 240). |
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| MATH 42 - Linear Algebra | Mathematics | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 30 This course develops the techniques and theory needed to solve and classify systems of linear equations. Solution techniques include row operations, Gaussian elimination, and matrix algebra. Investigates the properties of vectors in two and three dimensions, leading to the notion of an abstract vector space. Vector space and matrix theory are presented including topics such as inner products, norms, orthogonality, eigenvalues, eigenspaces, and linear transformations. Selected applications of linear algebra are included. (C-ID MATH 250). |
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| MATH 95 - Special Studies-MATH | Mathematics | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| MATH 108 - Beginning Algebra | Mathematics | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 217 This course covers fundamental algebraic concepts and operations. The topics include operations with positive and negative real numbers, solving linear, quadratic, and rational equations, applications of linear equations, operations with polynomials, exponential and rational expressions, factoring, graphing linear equations in two variables, and solving systems of linear equations. |
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| MATH 110 - Geometry | Mathematics | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 108 This course covers selected topics in geometry. The topics include congruence, similarity, parallelism, proofs, constructions, the perimeter, area and volume of geometric figures, and an introduction to right triangle trigonometry. |
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| MATH 116 - Accelerated Algebra | Mathematics | 6 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 217 This course combines the concepts found in traditional elementary and intermediate algebra in an accelerated format. The topics include operations with real numbers, exponential, polynomial, rational, and radical expressions; solving linear, quadratic rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic equations, inequalities and systems of equations. Additional topics include factoring polynomials, function, complex numbers, graphing of equations and inequalities in one and two variables, applications and an introduction to conic sections so the student can develop techniques to investigate relationships among number types, symbolic manipulation, and graphing. |
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| MATH 124 - Intermediate Algebra | Mathematics | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 108 This course builds on the concepts and skills learned in Elementary Algebra. The topics include exponents and polynomials, rational and radical expressions and equations, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, functions, complex numbers, logarithms, and applications. |
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| MATH 216 - Basic Math | Mathematics | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed to review operations of whole numbers and to develop concept and computational skills with fractions, decimals, percents, prime factoring, exponents, limited use of calculators, measurement, area, perimeter, and basic statistics. |
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| MATH 217 - Pre-Algebra | Mathematics | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 216 This course introduces elements of algebra and reinforces skills needed for operations with real numbers. The topics include operations on integers, fractions, mixed numbers and decimals, ratio, proportion and percents, algebraic expressions and equations, measurement and geometry, exponents, graphing linear equations in two variables, and a variety of applications. |
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| MCGS 8 - Introduction to Multicultural and Gender Studies | Multicultural and Gender Studies | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introduction to the concepts, terminology, and issues in multicultural and gender studies. Topics include an exploration of America's multicultural history, gender as an element of culture, social inequality, and contemporary social issues from multiple perspectives to arrive at a plural and multicultural understanding of American society. |
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| MCGS 10 - Introduction to Women's Studies | Multicultural and Gender Studies | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed to introduce students to women's studies as an interdisciplinary field of knowledge that explores critical questions about the meaning of gender in society. Women's studies strives to provide equal education to both women and men by making the study of the history and culture of women and women's experiences, generally omitted from the traditional curriculum, the central focus of concentrated scholarship and learning. The purpose of the course is to involve students in the ongoing dialogue of women's experiences and women's socialization by gender, class, race, ethnicity, and culture. Gender scholarship critically analyzes themes of gendered performance and power in a range of social spheres, such as law, culture, education, work, medicine, social policy, the media, and the family. |
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| MCGS 32 - Introduction to African American Studies | Multicultural and Gender Studies | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a multi-disciplinary exploration of the cultural history and experience of African Americans. The African American experience is described and conceptualized as a function of cultural history and the adaptations made by African Americans in more contemporary contexts. The culmination of the comprehensive and detailed history highlights the challenges and creative triumphs of African Americans as indicated through action in social, political, economic, religious, and artistic endeavors. |
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| MCGS 36 - Introduction to Chicano American Studies | Multicultural and Gender Studies | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
A multi-disciplinary exploration of the cultural and social milieu of Chicano Americans. "Chicano" is defined as the first generation of Mexican-Americans born to parents from Mexico. Students will trace the development of a definition and rationale for Chicanismo through a critical and comparative examination of relevant literature. Areas that will be examined will include economics, family and religion, social and political behavior, health, education and prejudice, among others. Also included in this examination will be a specific look at the Chicano movement, its goals, methods, and people. |
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| MCGS 38 - Introduction to Asian American Studies | Multicultural and Gender Studies | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of the rich and diverse cultural history of various Asian American communities (Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Southeast Asian American, etc.). Emphasis is given to the cultural and historical circumstances that caused various Asian populations to resettle in the United States. Various Asian American populations will be described according to their immigration and refugee challenges, cultural adaptations, and unique contributions to American society as a whole. |
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| MCGS 95 - Special Studies-MCGS | Multicultural and Gender Studies | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| MSP 1 - Multimedia Careers | Multimedia Studies Program | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and skills needed to pursue a multimedia career, and is taken during the first semester of enrollment in the program. The course develops a strong foundation for more specialized course work in Graphic Design for Print and Digital Media, Digital Video and Audio, Digital Photography, Two-and Three-Dimensional Modeling and Animation, and Multimedia Authoring. |
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| MSP 5 - Introduction to Interactive Web Design and Authoring | Multimedia Studies Program | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to developing interactive content for the World Wide Web. Students will survey online content to gain an understanding of effective Web design principles. Students will learn how to produce interactive content using a variety of programs to create and process text, sound, graphics and video. As a final project, students will design and produce an interactive Website. |
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| MSP 9 - Concept Art and Design for Entertainment Media | Multimedia Studies Program | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to visualization techniques, ideation processes, and the tools and materials used in professional concept studios in the video game and entertainment industries. Students will be introduced to the history of concept art and its evolution from industrial design and architecture to modern day use in video games, entertainment, and toy design. Students will learn how to develop concepts from the sketch phase through final presentation drawings, brainstorming and teamwork, reading and adapting project briefs, and creating professional presentation boards. This is an essential foundation course for programs and careers in concept art, video games, animation, digital design, graphic design, and industrial design. |
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| MSP 10 - Digital Video Design and Production | Multimedia Studies Program | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the use of computer and video editing software to create video sequences. Students will use computers to apply the basic concepts of video editing as used in TV, film, computer games, animation, internet design and other image based media. |
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| MSP 12 - Two-Dimensional Animation | Multimedia Studies Program | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to two-dimensional animation. Topics include storyboards, drawing extremes and in-betweens, defining motion paths, creating illusion of depth, basic Actionscripting for animation, use of type in animated sequences, and other animation techniques. |
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| MSP 30 - Introduction to Digital Art | Multimedia Studies Program | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts, practices, and theories of digital art production. Topics include integration of traditional design, color, and compositional principles with contemporary digital tools. (C-ID ARTS 250). |
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| MSP 42 - Flash Game Design | Multimedia Studies Program | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the use of Adobe Flash as a tool for designing Flash games. Topics include the creation of Flash game art and the application of Flash ActionScript to add interactivity. Students will learn to design simple games using Flash. |
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| MSP 45 - 3-D Computer Modeling and Animation | Multimedia Studies Program | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the use of software techniques to create and animate three-dimensional environments and objects. Students will learn to create photo-realistic models and scenes enhanced by lighting, shadows, reflection, and textures, and will learn to produce camera fly-throughs and basic character animation sequences. |
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| MSP 68 - T-Shirt Design and Promotional Products | Multimedia Studies Program | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
In this course students will develop digital art, illustration and graphic design projects for transfer to t-shirts, mugs and other promotional items. The students will work with media, conceptualization of ideas, collaboration, Photoshop, Illustrator, reproduction and production techniques. Students will be required to conduct research and identify target markets. |
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| MSP 74 - Multimedia Production I | Multimedia Studies Program | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to skills and techniques used to produce computer generated multimedia presentations. Areas of study will include the development of multimedia projects and the study of multimedia tools, the selection of hardware, use of text, photography, graphics, animation, digital video and audio. |
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| MSP 75 - Multimedia Production II | Multimedia Studies Program | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MSP 74 This is an intermediate course in multimedia production that focuses on the application of interactive design techniques. Students will produce original content in the creation of multimedia projects. |
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| MSP 96 - Introduction to Computer Graphics | Multimedia Studies Program | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the skills, techniques and tools to produce computer generated graphics. Areas of study will include: the basics of computer drawing and design, adding text to graphics, converting and exporting graphics into multiple formats for print and online, and modification and transformation techniques. |
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| MSP 99 - Work Experience-MSP | Multimedia Studies Program | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| MSP 300 - Maker Space Supervised Training and Skill Building | Multimedia Studies Program | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course provides students with tutorial and training support using instructional aides, student tutors, and instructional technicians, to develop skills needed for modern computer-aided creation technologies used increasingly in a variety of traditional career tracks including creative arts, marketing, entrepreneurship and prototyping in engineering applications. The maker space course will allow for supported creation based choices made across programs and pedagogies to utilize hands on activities in a diverse cross-disciplinary environment. |
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| MUS 1 - Music Appreciation | Music | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the music of western culture from antiquity to the present for understanding through informed listening, analysis, evaluation, and discernment of musical elements, forms, styles, repertoire and the role of music and musicians in the western world. (C-ID MUS 100). |
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| MUS 3 - Music Fundamentals | Music | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introduction to the notation and primary elements of tonal music. Incorporates the following concepts: staff notation in treble and bass clefs, rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; and diatonic chords. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. (C-ID MUS 110). |
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| MUS 5 - American Popular Music | Music | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the development of popular music in America, from its African and European origins to the multitude of styles that exist today. Emphasis is on the historical and socio-economic factors that shaped this unique body of music. Through use of lecture, sound recordings, video and reading, students will develop a new awareness of the musical elements and stylistic continuity present in pop music. |
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| MUS 6 - Women and Music | Music | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of women's roles in the development of music. Students will explore why women have been historically overlooked. Course content includes women's roles as composers, performers, poets, patrons, promoters, and publishers. |
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| MUS 7 - Jazz Appreciation | Music | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is the study of jazz from its African origins to the various forms in which it exists today. Emphasis is on historical and socio-economic factors in the development of jazz. The course includes a stylistic analysis of jazz and its musical elements in order to develop musical awareness. |
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| MUS 9 - World Music | Music | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the music of non-Western cultures. The course examines the music of a number of cultures including representative examples drawn from the traditions of Africa, Southeastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Classical, folk and popular idioms are explored with emphasis on how the various cultures influence the creation and performance of music. |
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| MUS 10 - Music Theory I | Music | 3 |
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Corequisite(s): MUS 11 and MUS 20, MUS 30 or MUS 40 This course, through guided composition and analysis, incorporates the following concepts: rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structure; dominant seventh; figured bass symbols; and non-harmonic tones. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. Examples from, and discussion about historical and social contexts will be integrated throughout the course. (C-ID MUS 120). |
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| MUS 11 - Musicianship I | Music | 1 |
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Corequisite(s): MUS 10 and MUS 20, MUS 30 or MUS 40 This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials presented in Music Theory I through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. (C-ID MUS 125). |
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| MUS 12 - Music Theory II | Music | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 10 This course incorporates the concepts from Music Theory I. In addition, through guided composition and analysis, the course will include: an introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and an introduction to secondary/applied chords and modulation. Examples from, and discussion about historical and social contexts will be integrated throughout the course.(C-ID MUS 130). |
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| MUS 13 - Musicianship II | Music | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 11 This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory II through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. (C-ID MUS 135). |
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| MUS 14 - Music Theory III | Music | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 12 This course incorporates the concepts from Music Theory II. In addition, through writing and analysis, the course will include: introduction to chromatic harmony; secondary/applied chords; modulation; borrowed chords; introduction to Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords. (C-ID MUS 140). |
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| MUS 15 - Musicianship III | Music | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 13 This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory III through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. (C-ID MUS 145). |
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| MUS 16 - Music Theory IV | Music | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 14 This course incorporates the concepts from Music Theory III. In addition, through writing and analysis, the course will include: 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, pandiatonicism and polytonalism, meter and rhythm. (C-ID MUS 150). |
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| MUS 17 - Musicianship IV | Music | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 15 This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory IV through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and dictation. (C-ID MUS 155). |
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| MUS 20 - Guitar I | Music | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the guitar. The focus of the course is on fundamentals: reading music, posture, hand position, fingering, rhythm, chord structure and progressions, and performance. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| MUS 21 - Guitar II | Music | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 20 This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the guitar at an intermediate level. The focus of the course remains on fundamentals: reading music, posture, hand position, fingering, rhythm, chord structure and progressions, and performance. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| MUS 22 - Guitar III | Music | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 21 This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the guitar at an advanced intermediate level. The focus of the course is on building technique and repertoire. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| MUS 23 - Guitar IV | Music | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 22 This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the guitar at an advanced level. The focus of the course continues to be on building technique and performance confidence and adding repertoire. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| MUS 30 - Voice I | Music | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for voice. The focus of the course is on fundamentals: reading music, posture, rhythm, breath control, and performance. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| MUS 31 - Voice II | Music | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 30 This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for voice at an intermediate level. The focus of the course is on fundamentals: reading music, posture, breath control, repertoire and performance. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| MUS 32 - Voice III | Music | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 31 This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for voice at an advanced intermediate level. The focus of the course is on development of technique and repertoire. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| MUS 33 - Voice IV | Music | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 32 This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for voice at an advanced level. The focus of the course is on continuing development of vocal technique and repertoire building. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| MUS 40 - Piano I | Music | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the piano. The focus of the course is on fundamentals: reading music, posture, hand position, fingering, rhythm, chord structure and progressions, and performance. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. |
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| MUS 41 - Piano II | Music | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 40 This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the piano at an intermediate level. The focus of the course is on fundamentals: reading music, posture, hand position, fingering, rhythm, chord structure and progressions, and performance. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. (C-ID MUS 160). |
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| MUS 42 - Piano III | Music | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 41 This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the piano at an advanced intermediate level. The focus is on advanced intermediate piano techniques, more compositional processes, ensemble playing and accompanying. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. |
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| MUS 43 - Piano IV | Music | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 42 This course consists of individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the piano at an advanced level. The focus is on advanced piano techniques, more compositional processes, ensemble playing and accompanying. Emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. This course is primarily intended for music majors. |
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| MUS 51 - Computer Literacy for Musicians | Music | 1.5 |
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Unit(s): 1.50
This course is a study of the operation of computers and basic practices for their use in music composition. Emphasis is placed on computer music applications including sequencing, notation, and sound design. The course focuses on entry-level details in system and music file management, music recording and creation, and the practical software applications used in the music field. |
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| MUS 52 - Introduction to Recording Techniques | Music | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course will instruct students in the fundamentals of studio recording techniques. Students will study elements of sound, signal flow, microphone techniques, digital recording and mixing consoles. |
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| MUS 53 - Introduction to Recording Software Applications | Music | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 51 This course is an introduction to audio recording software applications, such as Apple Logic Pro and Avid Pro Tools, as well as other industry standard recording softwares. Students will learn to record, edit, mix, and export audio recordings in these software applications. |
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| MUS 54 - Studio Recording I | Music | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 51 and MUS 52 This is a hands-on, project-based course in which students will apply learned methods and skills to a studio recording session. Students will set up and record professional quality live music sessions. Students will learn proper microphone technique and post-production mixing techniques. This course will also cover setting up and managing Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) recording equipment. Course will also cover Copyright and ethics of music ownership rights. |
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| MUS 55 - Studio Recording II | Music | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): MUS 54 This is a project-based course in which students will learn and apply advanced methods and skills to studio recording sessions and song production. Students will schedule, organize and produce recording sessions with musical artists. This course will provide training in advanced microphone placement and mixing techniques. This course will also cover studio etiquette, copyright and ethics of music ownership rights. |
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| MUS 60 - Performance Ensemble | Music | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature appropriate to the ensemble, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. Choice of ensemble is based on each student's identified major instrument or voice. This course may be repeated three times as required for completion of the AA-T in Music. (C-ID MUS 180). |
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| MUS 95 - Special Studies-MUS | Music | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| MUS 99 - Work Experience-MUS | Music | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| NR 20 - Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources | Natural Resources | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the integrated management of natural resources including trees, soil, water, fish, and wildlife for the production of wood and fiber products. The emphasis will be on both the traditional and emerging uses of the forest resource to satisfy human needs and the consequent protection of the public trust. Basic biological and ecological processes will be introduced along with discussion of the scientific method and preparing reports. |
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| NR 26 - Environmental World | Natural Resources | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an interdisciplinary study of the world environment with a focus on human use and protection of natural resources across ethnic and cultural boundaries. Environmental issues involving the exploitation and conservation of natural resources will be studied for their modern as well as historical, political, economic and social implications. Particular attention is paid to the condition of natural resources, including soil, water, forest, mineral, plant and animal life throughout California. The citizen's role in natural resource conservation is stressed throughout the course. |
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| NR 28 - Environmental Management | Natural Resources | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the conservation and management of natural resources. Students will learn about the diverse agencies that manage our resources along with their history and philosophies. The major natural resources including water, air, energy, forests, wildlife, agriculture, and soils will be covered and students will learn about the environmental policy and laws that govern use of these resources. An emphasis is placed on the practical components of Environmental Science as it relates to social and economic aspects of conservation. |
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| NR 40 - Watershed Ecology and Habitat Restoration | Natural Resources | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the methods, techniques, and tools used to restore and enhance watershed health. Topics will include reforestation techniques, hydrologic cycle, disturbance mitigation, and use of native plants for biofiltration. The course emphasizes local water issues and restoration efforts. |
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| NR 55 - Wildlife Management | Natural Resources | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
The course is a study of plant and animal ecology in relation to principles of wildlife management with an emphasis on identification, sexing and aging criteria, wildlife population dynamics, wildlife habitat, and a review of trapping and marking techniques. |
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| NR 60 - Natural Resources Law | Natural Resources | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the management and protection of natural resources. Topics include the history and development of environmental law including Air and Water Quality Acts, National Environmental Policy Act, and Endangered Species Act. |
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| NR 65 - Recreational Land Management | Natural Resources | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the techniques, issues and laws pertaining to recreational land management. Topics include types of recreational activities, evaluation of site resources, maintainance and operation of outdoor recreational facilities. Analyses of social and economic factors that affect participation in recreational activities will be included. |
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| NR 70 - Geospatial Data Applications | Natural Resources | 2 |
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course is an introduction to applied Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and provides the knowledge and practical experience necessary to develop skills in the acquisition of Global Positioning System's (GPS) data and its application to (GIS) for presentation and use in precision agriculture, field biology/botany, natural resources and park-land management, as well as heavy equipment operation. No previous GIS experience is assumed. |
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| NR 99 - Work Experience-NR | Natural Resources | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| NSG 18 - Fundamentals of Nursing | Nursing | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to Vocational Nursing Program This course focuses on the client-centered study of fundamental nursing concepts applicable to all clinical areas in vocational nursing. |
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| NSG 21 - Clinical Nursing I | Nursing | 7 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to Vocational Nursing Program In this course students apply fundamental nursing skills and provide client care for adults. The course provides the opportunity to apply didactic information from concurrent nursing courses to the clinical setting. |
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| NSG 22 - Gerontology Nursing | Nursing | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to Vocational Nursing Program This course introduces the vocational nursing student to the facts and myths of the older population, common conditions and diseases, assistive and restorative resources, and the older person's physiological and psychological responses to illness and medication. Included in the unit is the normal physiological and psychological aging process as well as information supportive of positive and healthy aging. |
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| NSG 23 - Pharmacology Nursing | Nursing | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to Vocational Nursing Program This course covers basic applied pharmacology and major drug groups. Students will learn computation of drug dosages and safe and correct administration of medications. Emphasis will be placed on drug action, pharmacokinetics, adverse drug effects, side effects of drug therapy and nursing process related to drug groups. The course will be closely correlated to concurrent medical-surgical theory and clinical experiences. |
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| NSG 24 - Musculoskeletal Nursing | Nursing | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to Vocational Nursing Program This course provides a foundation in the study of nursing process, basic physiology and pathophysiology related to adult clients experiencing disorders of the musculoskeletal system. |
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| NSG 28 - Role Development | Nursing | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to Vocational Nursing Program This course focuses on developing therapeutic communication skills in all aspects of nursing care. Nursing process as it applies to interpersonal communication and personality development theory will be integrated throughout course. |
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| NSG 31 - Clinical Nursing II | Nursing | 7 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 23, NSG 24 and NSG 28 This course further develops skills developed during Clinical Nursing I and prepares students to provide care for hospitalized patients. Focus is on adult Medical-Surgical nursing as related to concurrent nursing units. Care for the perioperative patient is emphasized. |
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| NSG 32 - Perioperative Nursing and Client Education | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 23, NSG 24 and NSG 28 This course provides an introduction to nursing care related to clients in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of surgical care. Included is a focused study of the teaching needs of clients and families in perioperative settings. Development of client education skills, awareness of barriers to client learning, and a review of adult learning styles is included. Medications used during each phase of the perioperative process is addressed. |
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| NSG 35 - Cardiovascular and Respiratory Nursing | Nursing | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 23, NSG 24 and NSG 28 This course introduces students to the nursing process related to adult clients experiencing disorders of the respiratory, cardiovascular, hematologic, and immune systems. Pathophysiology and medical treatment of diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and immune systems are addressed. |
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| NSG 36 - Gastrointestinal and Renal/Urinary Nursing | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 23, NSG 24 and NSG 28 This course provides the student with the tools to use critical thinking skills in application of knowledge in the pathophysiology and nursing care of clients with disorders of the gastrointestinal and renal/urinary systems. Emphasis will be placed on individualized care and teaching of the client and family will focus on biophysical and rehabilitation needs, as well as cultural and psychosocial influences. A brief review of medications appropriate to each disease process will be integrated into the lecture. |
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| NSG 37 - Endocrine Disorders | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 23, NSG 24 and NSG 28 This course covers basic nursing process, basic physiology, pathophysiology, medical care, complications, and nursing care related to clients experiencing disorders of the endocrine system. |
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| NSG 41 - Clinical Nursing III | Nursing | 7 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35, NSG 36 and NSG 37 This course is a continuation of hospital clinical experience with a concentration on adult Medical-Surgical Nursing. |
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| NSG 42 - Maternal Child Nursing | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35, NSG 36 and NSG 37 This course provides a foundation in the study of maternal-child care. Maternal-child nursing presents family centered care throughout the perinatal period and continues with the study of family centered care of children from infancy through adolescence. Included are disorders of the reproductive system. |
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| NSG 43 - Neurological and Rehabilitation Nursing | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35, NSG 36 and NSG 37 This course provides a foundation in the study of nursing care and basic physiology and pathophysiology related to clients experiencing disorders of the nervous system. Emphasis is on client, family, and group centered care. This course also addresses biophysical, psychosocial, cultural, and rehabilitation needs of adult clients. Students are introduced to principles and strategies for the promotion of wellness. |
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| NSG 44 - Psych/Mental Health Nursing | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35, NSG 36 and NSG 37 This course is an exploration of the psychology of maladaptive behavior and students are introduced to principles and strategies for the promotion of wellness. |
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| NSG 47 - Oncology Nursing | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35, NSG 36 and NSG 37 This course provides a foundation in the study of oncology nursing care including an introduction to oncology, prevention, detection and medical treatment. Content includes loss, grief, and death and dying. |
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| NSG 49 - Role Development and Vocational Relations/Leadership | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35, NSG 36 and NSG 37 This course provides an overview of the role of a nurse manager/supervisor and leader in a structured setting. The focus is on the development of the basic skills that facilitate the management process. Career opportunities, employer/employee relationships and responsibilities, as well as professional expectations are explored. This course will also provide an overview of nursing history, theory, legal and ethical concerns, and scope of practice of the LVN. |
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| NSG 50 - Principles of I.V. Therapy and Blood Withdrawal | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): Graduate Vocational Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse This course provides the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with state certification in intravenous (IV) therapy and blood withdrawal. The theory related to legal responsibilities, infection control, fluid and electrolytes, composition of parenteral solutions, technique for venipuncture, equipment and transfusion therapy are presented based on state guidelines. Hands on experience is provided during lab time with IV and blood withdrawal equipment and simulation arm models. The student will be required to complete three venipunctures and blood withdrawals on clients in a clinic setting, as per state requirements. This course provides 36 hours of continuing education for the LVN. |
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| NSG 54 - Foundations of Practice | Nursing | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to Associate Degree Nursing Program This course utilizes the conceptual framework of the nursing curriculum to provide the foundation for nursing practice. Common threads integrated throughout the program are nursing process, nutrition, medication administration, cultural diversity, communication and professional roles. Topics include an introduction to nursing care, legal and ethical aspects, therapeutic communication, and concepts underlying current professional practice. This course provides a foundation to prepare the student to use critical thinking and the nursing process in providing direct patient care. |
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| NSG 55 - Medical Surgical Nursing I | Nursing | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to Associate Degree Nursing Program This course examines the pathophysiological foundations of health and disease and introduces the role of the nursing process in the maintenance, restoration and promotion of health. Emphasis is placed on developing familiarity with the role of the professional nurse: gathering information, formulating nursing diagnoses, planning interventions, implementation or care, medication administration, and evaluation of outcomes. |
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| NSG 56 - Clinical Nursing I | Nursing | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to Associate Degree Nursing Program This course applies theory from Foundations of Practice and Medical Surgical Nursing I to the hospitalized client utilizing simulated skills lab and clinical experiences in hospitals to provide services to adult clients. Emphasis will be placed upon the role of the registered nurse in delivery of basic bedside care, medication administration, and applying the nursing process to delivery of safe care. |
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| NSG 60 - Maternity Nursing | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 54, NSG 55, NSG 56 This course prepares the Associate Degree Nursing student to care for clients in the maternity setting. The focus is on family centered maternity nursing beginning in the prenatal period through the care of the family in the postpartum period and care of the newborn. Using a nursing process approach, study includes normal and high risk maternal care and normal and high risk infant care. In addition, content related to the male and female reproductive system is addressed. |
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| NSG 61 - Pharmacology | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to ADN Program This course is a study of the fundamental concepts of pharmacology, with a focus on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and related nursing implications for the major drug classes. Nursing process and cultural implications will be discussed for the basic drug classifications. |
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| NSG 62 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II | Nursing | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 54, NSG 55, NSG 56 This course explores concepts and challenges in client management in acute and chronic illness. Topics include perioperative care, fluid and electrolyte balance and disturbances, parenteral therapy, oncology, and diabetes. Focus is on the care of clients with acute and chronic problems, and client education. |
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| NSG 63 - Pediatric Nursing | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 54, NSG 55, NSG 56 This course prepares the Associate Degree Nursing student to care for clients in the pediatric setting. The focus is on family centered pediatric nursing beginning in the newborn period through the care of the adolescent child. Using the nursing process approach, the course will include normal and high risk newborn and infant care, normal child health care, and acute pediatric care. In addition, content related to the child at risk will be addressed. |
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| NSG 64 - Transition to ADN Nursing I | Nursing | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): Currently licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse This course assists the LVN in acquiring nursing skills and processes necessary for functioning in the second year of an associate degree-nursing program. The course introduces the philosophy and conceptual framework of the program and the roles of the registered nurse as a care provider. The course content will focus on competencies expected of the graduate ADN, communication and critical thinking skills, legal and ethical role, RN role development, math computations in dimensional analysis format and nursing assessment and documentation. |
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| NSG 65 - Transition to ADN Nursing II | Nursing | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Currently licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse This course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in NSG 64. The course expands the student's understanding of the registered nurse's role as part of the health care team. Course content emphasizes medical/surgical knowledge, competencies and skills essential for successful performance in the second year of the ADN program. Clinical application of the registered nurse's role will be incorporated within the simulation environment. |
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| NSG 66 - Clinical Nursing II | Nursing | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 54, NSG 55, NSG 56 This course provides directed clinical experiences in acute hospitals and agencies that provide services for maternity, pediatric, perioperative and medical/surgical clients. Through the use of the nursing process, the student will provide care, teaching, support, and rehabilitation to for maternity, pediatric, perioperative and medical/surgical clients. Emphasis will be upon the role of the registered nurse in caring for clients with acute and chronic problems, prevention of complications related to maternity, pediatric, perioperative and medical/surgical clients, and client education. |
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| NSG 67 - Complex Medical/Surgical Nursing III | Nursing | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to ADN Program This course addresses the nursing of adult and geriatric clients with acute and chronic illnesses. Students study common chronic and acute illnesses, adaptation to, and acute episodes of these illnesses in the acute hospital setting. Physical assessment of the adult, normal development and physiology, nutrition, pharmacology, sexuality, cultural factors, and prevention and early detection measures appropriate to the various nursing problems are discussed. Nursing process to promote adaptation is stressed throughout the course. |
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| NSG 68 - Clinical Nursing III | Nursing | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to ADN Program This course provides students with directed clinical experiences in hospitals, community health agencies and agencies that provide services to the acutely ill adult, to the elderly or those having disabilities/chronic conditions. Through the use of the nursing process, the student will provide care, teaching, support, and rehabilitation to individuals who have acute or chronic illness, disabilities, or are elderly in the hospital or in the community. Emphasis will be upon the role of the registered nurse to promote illness prevention, community health, and positive aging and client independence. |
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| NSG 69 - Gerontology/Community Based Nursing | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to ADN Program This course focuses on the needs of the older adults and the disabled/chronically ill older adult in the community, home health, and dementia care settings. Course content builds on the student's knowledge of the aging process by the study of dynamics, etiology, and treatment of the rapidly growing aging population. Emphasis is placed on assisting client adaptation to normal age-related changes and chronic aging conditions as well as healthy/robust aging practices. Course content includes geriatric nursing, management of chronic illness, and healthy aging. The nursing process is utilized to assist the student in the planning of goal directed care for this client population. |
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| NSG 74 - Associate Degree Nursing Capstone | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 61, NSG 67, NSG 68, NSG 69 This course provides an opportunity for students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program to develop skills in leading and managing patient care and prepare for passage of the licensure examination. Content includes presentation of the registered nurse's role in planning, organizing, staffing and directing safe patient-centered care. Professional and social issues in leadership and management will also be discussed. |
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| NSG 77 - Complex Medical/Surgical Nursing IV | Nursing | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 61, NSG 67, NSG 68, NSG 69 This course covers the nursing care of adult clients with high risk, complex, and critical health care problems and adaptation to these problems. Students will study the nursing process related to the care of patients with multiple system disorders, unstable medical conditions, and critical health care disorders. This course is a continuation of topics addressed in NSG 67 and emphasizes pathophysiology, complex issues in nursing process and professional and advocacy nursing roles. |
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| NSG 78 - Clinical Nursing IV | Nursing | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 61, NSG 67, NSG 68, NSG 69 This course is an exploration of the various preventive and treatment methods used within interdisciplinary settings for persons experiencing various psychosocial/development disorders. Observation and participation in a variety of community mental health settings allows the student to use the theory in supervised practice. In addition, students will utilize the nursing process to generate nursing decisions in providing care in the hospital setting for adult clients with multiple system disorders, unstable medical conditions, and critical health care disorders. |
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| NSG 79 - Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 61, NSG 67, NSG 68, NSG 69 This course is designed to enable the student to acquire knowledge and skills in the systematic observation of patients with psychopathologic syndromes and developmental disabilities. Students will also increase their general knowledge of the dynamics, etiology, and treatment of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on further development of the nurse's therapeutic self, and the utilization of the nursing process. This course is specifically directed toward the identification of nursing care goals, approaches, and interventions which are applicable to any patient experiencing psychological distress. |
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| NSG 88 - Med/Surg III (30 Unit Option) | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to ADN Program, NSG 64 This course is designed for students receiving a 30 Unit option ONLY. The 30 Unit option is a certificate only and will not receive a degree. Approval for taking this course is made with the Nursing Department Chair. This course addresses the nursing of adult and geriatric clients with acute and chronic illnesses. Students study common chronic and acute illnesses, adaptation to, and acute episodes of these illnesses in the acute hospital setting. Physical assessment of the adult, normal development and physiology, nutrition, pharmacology, sexuality, cultural factors, and prevention and early detection measures appropriate to the various nursing problems are discussed. Nursing process to promote adaptation is stressed throughout the course. |
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| NSG 89 - Med/Surg IV (30 Unit Option) | Nursing | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 61, NSG 68, NSG 69, NSG 88 This course is designed for students receiving a 30 Unit option ONLY. The 30 Unit option is a certificate only and will not receive a degree. Approval for taking this course is made with the Nursing Department Chair. This course covers the nursing care of adult clients with high risk, complex, and critical health care problems and adaptation to these problems is addressed. Students will study the nursing process related to the care of patients with multiple system disorders, unstable medical conditions, and critical health care disorders. This course is a continuation of topics addressed in NSG 88 and emphasizes pathophysiology, complex issues in nursing process and professional and advocacy nursing roles. |
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| NSG 97 - Special Problems-NSG | Nursing | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| NSG 99 - Work Experience-NSG | Nursing | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| NSG 100 - CNA Basic Nursing Care, Theory | Nursing | 3.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to Nursing Assistant Program This course covers the Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) theory of care in long term settings. The major focus is patient care skills, patient care procedures, and how to respond to individuals and occurrences associated with long term care. Additional content in the course presents the role and responsibilities of the certified nursing assistant, basic principles of asepsis, safety, nutrition and rehabilitation. Successful completion of this course and NSG 101 qualifies the student to take the Written and Manual Skills testing for State Certification. |
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| NSG 101 - CNA Basic Nursing Care, Clinical | Nursing | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Assistant Program This course provides the necessary laboratory and clinical experience for development of skills and competencies in basic nursing for a Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA). Successful completion provides the required laboratory/clinical experience necessary to qualify for the Written and Manual Skills testing for State Certification. |
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| NSG 102 - CNA Acute Care | Nursing | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 100, NSG 101 or a Current CNA License This course provides the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) the knowledge and skills needed to function in an acute care setting. Topics include Scope of Practice guidelines, effective communication, and proper procedures for care of patients with a variety of conditions in the acute care setting. Students will learn about common acute and chronic conditions that require hospitalization and surgical procedures that patients undergo in the acute care setting. |
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| NSG 103 - Home Health Aide for the CNA | Nursing | 1.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): NSG 100, NSG 101 or a Current CNA License This course provides the theory and laboratory experiences required for state-Certified Nursing Assistants to become eligible for Home Health Aide certification. Content includes: orientation to home health care, personal care of clients including medical and social needs; nutrition, safety and cleanliness in the home. |
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| OLS 323 - Occupational and Academic Assessment | Occupational and Life Skills | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
The focus of this course is to assess individual abilities, determine avenues of interest, identify vocational and academic goals, validate academic skill levels, and establish a student vocational contract. Topics include vocational aptitude, learning styles, decision making, and personal values. |
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| OLS 324 - Workplace Communication | Occupational and Life Skills | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course provides training for students in the areas of workplace culture and environment. Topics include interpersonal skills development, professional conduct, workplace communication, safety, and problem-solving job readiness skills. |
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| OLS 325 - Literacy for Career Building | Occupational and Life Skills | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
Vocational and academic language skills development for students seeking employment. Strategies for pre-writing, organization of text, and comprehension skills are emphasized to prepare job applications, cover letters, resumes, and business specific literature. |
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| OLS 326 - Mathematics within Industry | Occupational and Life Skills | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course prepares students for mathematical concepts encountered in various trades. These concepts include, but are not limited to, money skills, measurements, temperatures, computing taxes, decimals, and estimating dollar amounts and volume of materials needed to complete a task. |
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| OLS 327 - Career Exploration | Occupational and Life Skills | 0 |
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Prerequisite(s): OLS 325, OLS 326 In this course students develop career exploration skills that will help them select an occupational training experience in OLS 329. Emphasis is placed on one of the occupational certifications in carpentry, customer service, food service, greenhouse operations, hospitality, irrigation, retail sales, small engine repair, and warehousing. Activities include career planning, accessing computerized information systems for job searches, career decision making, and goal setting. Career and labor market resources and job information are presented. |
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| OLS 328 - Strategies for Employment | Occupational and Life Skills | 0 |
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Prerequisite(s): OLS 325, OLS 326 This course introduces students to a variety of strategies to help them to be more successful in the workplace. These strategies include, but are not limited to, preparation for interviews and follow up, time management, task organization, job search, development of job leads, and memorization. |
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| OLS 329 - Occupational Certification Workshop | Occupational and Life Skills | 0 |
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Prerequisite(s): OLS 327, OLS 328 This course provides certification in an area of study selected by the student for the purpose of preparing to obtain employment in one of the following topic areas: customer service, food service, greenhouse and nursery operations, hospitality, irrigation, retail sales, small engine repair, and warehousing. |
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| OLS 330 - Experiential Vocational Training | Occupational and Life Skills | 0 |
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Prerequisite(s): OLS 324, OLS 329 In this course students apply the life skills learned in the Occupational and Life Skills program and the occupation specific skills learned in OLS 329, in either a paid or non-paid position within a for profit or nonprofit business. Students are required to work 100 hours in a paid or non-paid position to fulfill the requirements for the Occupational and Life Skills Certificate. |
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| OLS 350 - Product Assembly/Light Manufacturing | Occupational and Life Skills | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course is designed to support the educational needs of those seeking employment in the light manufacturing/product assembly industry. Topics include light manufacturing tasks such as product assembly, packaging, shipping, and the basics of order fulfillment. |
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| OLS 351 - Industrial Woodworking | Occupational and Life Skills | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
In a wood shop environment, students with disabilities will learn to use a variety of power and hand tools associated with the trade. The focus of the course includes the following areas of study: quality assurance, type and amount of project materials needed, and wood product construction and finishing techniques. |
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| OLS 353 - Landscaping Services | Occupational and Life Skills | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course trains students in the basic procedures and techniques of landscaping. Topics include lawn and yard care techniques, equipment maintenance, safety, good work habits, customer service skills, and landscape installation. |
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| OLS 354 - Commercial Sewing | Occupational and Life Skills | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course prepares students for employment in the industrial sewing business. Instruction consists of the basics of sewing and more intricate procedures such as piping, applying bias tape, adding button holes, and inserting elastic. Students will work with various types of machines used within the industry. |
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| OLS 355 - Recycling Services | Occupational and Life Skills | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course prepares students for employment in the recycling industry. Basic procedures for processing recyclable materials are emphasized. Topics include safety, learning to operate the horizontal and vertical balers, glass crusher, pallet jack, barrel dolly, and computerized weighing scales. |
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| PHIL 2 - Introduction to Philosophy | Philosophy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the nature of philosophical thought and skills. Issues that traditionally have been of central importance in philosophical inquiry will be emphasized. These include the nature and limits of knowledge, reality, and values. |
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| PHIL 5 - Environmental Ethics | Philosophy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introductory course on theories of environmental ethics and how they are applied to sustainability and environmental issues. Both traditional and contemporary, Western and non-Western theories are studied to learn various outlooks on how humans should live in nature, including how we relate to the environment, the future generations and other species. The ideas and principles are then used to find solutions to the challenges we face today such as resource depletion, pollution, climate change and species extinction. |
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| PHIL 6 - Introduction To Logic | Philosophy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
A study of traditional logic with both deductive and inductive reasoning, syllogisms, and fallacies. Practical application of basic skills in orderly and accurate reasoning and communication. |
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| PHIL 8 - Methods of Argument | Philosophy | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2 This course is a study of argumentative writing, including traditional topics in logic. The course will emphasize the application of argumentative methods and models to the analysis of contemporary moral, political, economic, and philosophical issues. |
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| PHIL 16 - Western Religions | Philosophy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the origins and development of three Western religious traditions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This course explores ways to study, interpret, and understand the beliefs and practices of these traditions, as well as their changes through history, and the relationship between religion and culture. |
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| PHIL 18 - Eastern Religions | Philosophy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to religious traditions of the East, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism, with an emphasis on philosophical perspectives expressed in historical and cultural development. |
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| PHIL 58 - Teaching About Religion | Philosophy | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introduction to the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, along with the major religious traditions of India and Asia, within the context of a practical exploration of the moral, legal, and educational issues raised in teaching about religions in public schools in the United States. |
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| PHIL 95 - Special Studies-PHIL | Philosophy | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| PHO 1 - History of Photography | Photography | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course focuses on the history of photography from its origins to current day. Students will learn about the primary artistic and stylistic movements and historical trends in photography as well as gain an understanding of key photographic technical terms. Students will also learn about the unique visual language of photographs and how to evaluate the aesthetics of photographic images. |
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| PHO 2 - Introduction to Photography | Photography | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the processes, principles, and tools of photography. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology (film and digital), materials and equipment, and contemporary trends in photography. |
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| PHO 4 - Color Photography | Photography | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): PHO 2 This course introduces students to the principles of producing quality digital prints. Topics include color balance, color temperature and the psychology of color. Students will also explore the expressive and aesthetic aspects of digital color photography. |
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| PHO 6 - Black and White Photography | Photography | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): PHO 2 This course introduces students to the formation, construction, and presentation of gallery-ready black and white photographs. Students will make professional quality prints while they perfect their own personal style and expression. Students will use film to learn the Zone System, basic sensitometry, advanced printing techniques, and archival preservation techniques. Students will also develop advanced proficiency in the use of digital cameras, scanners and inkjet printers to produce black and white prints. Students will also study historical and contemporary photographic trends. |
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| PHO 7 - Stock Photography | Photography | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): PHO 2 This course is an introduction to stock photography. Students will learn the basics of creating and editing stock photography using studio lighting equipment, outdoor photography techniques and digital editing software to produce commercial ready stock photographs. Students will work with models, props and locations in the production of stock photos. Students will crop, edit, and digitally enhance photographs for stock photography. |
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| PHO 8 - Commercial Photography | Photography | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): PHO 2 This course introduces students to the basic aspects of commercial photography including planning, production and editing of images for a variety of applications including industrial, medical, technical, product display, architectural, portrait, food and fashion modeling. Students will also learn to use a 4x5 digital camera and studio lighting systems to produce commercial quality photographs. |
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| PHO 11 - Alternative Photographic Processes | Photography | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): PHO 2 This course introduces students to the fundamentals of non-silver alternative photographic processes with emphasis on technical skills, aesthetic values, and critique of photographic work. Students will learn skills related to safe chemistry usage, scanning, Photoshop manipulation of digital negatives, paper coating and contact printing techniques. Historical and contemporary trends in non-silver alternative photography will also be discussed. |
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| PHO 14 - Introduction to Photographic Portfolios and Books | Photography | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): PHO 4 This course introduces students to the production of professional portfolios, hand bound books and digital online publications. A broad practical and contextual introduction to book design will be covered as well as advanced digital imaging techniques. Students will also learn to plan, develop and implement photographic projects with particular emphasis on conceptual thinking and the development of individual style. |
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| PHO 15 - Introduction to Adobe Lightroom | Photography | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to digital asset management and digital image processing using Lightroom. Topics include techniques to integrate Lightroom with other software image editing software to manage, adjust, and present large volumes of digital photographs. |
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| PHO 20 - Photoshop for Photographers | Photography | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to Adobe Photoshop for digital photograph editing, color correction, and formatting. Students will learn to manipulate color and black-and-white images, layers, special effects, photo restoration/colorizing, and filters to prepare images for print and web distribution. |
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| PHO 95 - Special Studies-PHO | Photography | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| PHO 99 - Work Experience-PHO | Photography | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| PHYS 10 - Concepts of Physics | Physics | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course explores physics from a conceptual rather than a mathematical approach. Topics include Newton's Laws of Motion, energy and momentum, heat and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Not intended for students who have completed high school physics or PHYS 21 or 41. |
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| PHYS 11 - Concepts of Physics Laboratory | Physics | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 10 (or concurrent enrollment) This course is designed to accompany the lecture topics taught in Physics 10. Experiments performed will cover the areas of motion, sound, electricity and magnetism, and light. Not recommended for physics majors. |
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| PHYS 21 - College Physics I | Physics | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 20 or high school trigonometry This course is intended for students not majoring in physics or engineering but needing a one-year course in physics as a requirement for their major program. The course is part of a two-semester sequence whose contents may be offered in other sequences or combinations at articulated institutions. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, fluids and simple harmonic motion. (C-ID PHYS 105). |
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| PHYS 22 - College Physics II | Physics | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 21 This course is intended for students not majoring in physics or engineering but needing a one-year course in physics as a requirement for their major program. The course is the second part of a two-semester sequence beginning with PHYS 21. Core topics include: electrostatics, magnetism, DC circuits, optics and modern physics. (C-ID PHYS 110). |
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| PHYS 41 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | Physics | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 30 This course, intended for students majoring in physical sciences and engineering, is part of a three-semester course whose contents may be offered in other sequences or combinations. Core topics include an introduction to kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, gravitation and simple harmonic motion. It is highly recommended that students also enroll in PHYS 51. (C-ID PHYS 205). |
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| PHYS 42 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | Physics | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 41, MATH 31 This course, intended for students majoring in physical sciences and engineering, is part of a three-semester course whose contents may be offered in other sequences or combinations. Core topics include electrostatics, magnetism, DC and AC circuits, and Maxwell's equations. It is highly recommended that students also enroll in PHYS 52. (C-ID PHYS 210). |
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| PHYS 43 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers III | Physics | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 41, MATH 31 This course, intended for students majoring in physical sciences and engineering, is part of a three-semester course whose contents may be offered in other sequences or combinations. Core topics include optics and modern physics. (C-ID PHYS 43). |
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| PHYS 51 - Problem Solving Strategies for PHYS 41 | Physics | 1 |
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Corequisite(s): PHYS 41 This course is a supplement to PHYS 41 and is intended to enhance the students problem solving skills in the areas of vectors, statics, kinematics, dynamics, momentum, energy, rotational motion, oscillatory motion, and fluid mechanics. |
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| PHYS 52 - Problem Solving Strategies for PHYS 42 | Physics | 1 |
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Corequisite(s): PHYS 42 This course is a supplement to PHYS 42 and is intended to enhance the students' problem solving skills in the areas of electric fields and potential, electric currents, electric circuits, induced currents, magnetic fields, dielectrics, alternating currents, and electromagnetic waves. |
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| PHYS 95 - Special Studies-PHYS | Physics | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| POS 2 - United States Government | Political Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introduction to United States and California government and politics, including their constitutions, political institutions and processes, and political actors. Examination of political behavior, political issues, and public policy. POS 2 partially satisfies U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideas requirement at the CSU. (C-ID POLS 110). |
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| POS 3 - Comparative Politics | Political Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
Comparative analysis of different kinds of political systems, including their history, political institutions, processes and policies, the environments in which they occur, and their consequences. (C-ID POLS 130). |
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| POS 12 - California State and Local Government | Political Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to government with emphasis on California State and local governments. Government institutions and political processes are examined in the context of the state's diverse population and culture. Additionally, the course covers the historical development of federal, state and local government relations. Attention is given to local government institutions and the dilemmas they face in carrying out their governing roles. POS 12 partially satisfies U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideas requirement at the CSU. |
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| POS 16 - Vital Political Problems | Political Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introduction to political science designed to familiarize students with basic political concepts, political ideologies, political systems, and subfields within political science. |
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| POS 18 - International Relations | Political Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introduction to international relations theory with an examination of national, international, transnational, and sub-national actors and their institutions, interactions and processes as they relate to global issues. (C-ID POLS 140). |
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| POS 92 - Exploring Leadership | Political Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental elements of leadership. Students will explore leadership theories and models as well as their own values and beliefs to develop a personal philosophy of leadership that includes an understanding of self, others and community. Students will learn how to apply theory into practice as they prepare for leadership roles in college and community settings. |
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| POS 95 - Special Studies-POS | Political Science | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| POS 99 - Work Experience-POS | Political Science | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| PSC 10 - Introduction to Environmental Science | Physical Science | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
Introduction to Environmental Science introduces students to the scientific principles and problem solving techniques used to evaluate the effects of human activities on different ecosystems. Topics include the sustainability and stewardship of natural ecosystems, use of natural resources, environmental hazards such as air and water pollution, solid waste disposal, soils and food production, the atmosphere and climate change, as well as population and urbanization. Basic chemistry, physics and biology will be introduced throughout the course to explain and expand on these topics. The concepts will be reinforced with an integrated laboratory program. |
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| PSC 11 - Earth Science with Lab | Physical Science | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
An introduction to the essentials of Earth Science with a laboratory. Topics include the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. (C-ID GEOL 121). |
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| PSC 12 - Concepts in Physical Science | Physical Science | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 108 or MATH 116 This course is an investigation of basic principles of physics and chemistry including matter, physical and chemical properties, energy, motion, light, atomic structure, bonding, solutions and chemical reactions. The inter-dependence of chemistry and physics will be emphasized. This course is intended for non-science majors. (C-ID PHYS 140). |
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| PSC 20 - Introductory Physical Science | Physical Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
Introductory Physical Science introduces students to the earth and physical sciences and includes introductory sections on physics, earth and atmospheric science and space science. This course is meant to give students a broad but basic understanding of the concepts, terminology, and methods of study of the physical environment. |
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| PSC 21 - Introductory Physical Science Laboratory | Physical Science | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): PSC 20 (or concurrent enrollment) This course will introduce students to the measurements, techniques, and terminology used to describe the physical environment. Topics include experiments and activities on the scientific method, Newton's laws of motion, energy, light and sound. Scientific methods will also be used to study earthquakes, geologic time, common rocks, and Earth's atmosphere. This course will supplement material presented in the Physical Science lecture course. |
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| PSC 30 - Introductory Astronomy | Physical Science | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is a study of our dynamic universe. Topics include the history of astronomy, the science of observation and discovery, stellar birth, maturation and death, planetary formation, a description of our solar system galaxies, quasars and cosmology. |
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| PSC 30H - Honors Introductory Astronomy | Physical Science | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This is an Honors level course in the study of our dynamic universe. Through a process of thorough analysis, critical thinking, extended discussions, and original oral and written responses, students will establish connections between the principle-based methods of the hard sciences and our understanding of the fundamental questions of the cosmos and our place in it. Issues covered include the history of astronomy, the science of observation and discovery, stellar birth, maturation and death, planetary formation, a description of our solar system galaxies, quasars, and cosmology. |
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| PSC 50 - Introduction to Weather | Physical Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to modern meteorology. Topics include air circulation, pressure and wind, temperature, moisture, fronts, storm systems, cloud types and air stability. The course will also include an introduction to interpreting weather maps, synoptic weather forecasting, and climate change. Math will be used at times during this course but emphasis will be on a conceptual understanding of basic meteorology. It is highly recommended that students also enroll in PSC 51. |
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| PSC 51 - Weather Lab | Physical Science | 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): PSC 50 (or concurrent enrollment) This course will emphasize the practical concepts of physical science and weather using demonstration and experimentation. Topics include the scientific method, Newton's laws of motion, heat and energy transfer, the gas law, and fluid dynamics. Other experiments will demonstrate weather observation techniques, collection and analysis of atmospheric data, weather map study, cloud identification, interpretation of satellite imagery, and basic forecasting skills. This course includes a field trip to a local forecasting facility. |
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| PSC 53 - Natural Disasters and Hazards | Physical Science | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an introduction to the hazards created by the earth's natural and physical processes and covers a broad scientific understanding of earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, tornados, flooding, wildfires and other disasters. Other topics will include threats from the earth's changing climate and potential impacts from asteroids and comets. Atmospheric and geological processes that create these catastrophes will also be discussed. The concept of science and the scientific method will be introduced and applied to the course material. |
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| PSC 95 - Special Studies-PSC | Physical Science | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| PSY 1 - Principles of Psychology | Psychology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an introduction to the principles of psychology by surveying the basic theories, concepts and research in the science of human behavior and cognitive processes. Topics include the science of psychology, the biological bases of behavior, ethics, sensation and perception, learning and memory, development, cognition, motivation and emotion, sexuality and gender, stress and health, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapies, and applied psychology. (C-ID PSY 110). |
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| PSY 3 - Introduction to Biological Psychology | Psychology | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): PSY 1 This course introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Physiological, hormonal, and neurochemical mechanisms, and brain-behavior relationships underlying the psychological phenomena of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, emotion, learning, memory, and psychological disorders will be addressed. The course also notes historical scientific contributions and current research principles for studying brain-behavior relationships and mental processes. Ethical standards for human and animal research are discussed in the context of both invasive and non-invasive experimental research. (C-ID PSY 150). |
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| PSY 6 - Abnormal Psychology | Psychology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces the scientific study of psychopathology and atypical behaviors, broadly defined. Students investigate abnormal behavior from a variety of perspectives including biological, psychological, and sociocultural approaches. An integrative survey of theory and research in abnormal behavior, and intervention and prevention strategies for psychological disorders are also introduced. (C-ID PSY 120). |
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| PSY 7 - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | Psychology | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): PSY 1, MATH 18 This course surveys various research methods with an emphasis on research design, experimental procedures, instrumentation, and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research data. Research design and methodology will be illustrated through a selected review of research in neurophysiology, sensation, perception, learning and/or memory. (C-ID PSY 200). |
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| PSY 10 - Peace and Global Studies Capstone | Psychology | 1 |
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Unit(s): 1.00
This capstone course should be taken in the last semester when completing requirements for either Certificate of Achievement or Certificate in Peace and Global Studies. This course offers a venue for an interdisciplinary discussion on global issues and personal responsibility. Students will have the opportunity to synthesize ideas from each of the disciplines defined by the Peace and Global Certificates and how these courses interconnect. From this perspective one may become a more effective global citizen and assist in the advancement of personal, social, global and environmental recovery and transformation. |
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| PSY 11 - Peace Psychology | Psychology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the social-psychological themes, theories, causes, and practices of violence and peace in relationship to self, others and the natural world. We will address how one comes to tolerate and rationalize violence as the means for resolving complex social and environmental problems. Students will explore the threats to peace from a psychological foundation and examine how peacemaking and peace building promotes understanding, empathy, and compassion for personal, social, global, and environmental justice. |
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| PSY 15 - Lifespan Psychology | Psychology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an overview, from a psychological perspective, of human development from conception through death, including biological and environmental influences. Theories and research of physical, cognitive, personality, and social development are examined, as well as attention to developmental problems.(C-ID PSY 180). |
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| PSY 16 - Psychology of Women | Psychology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
The course surveys the psychological, biological, cultural and social factors influencing the lives of women and explores theories and implications of gender. The course is designed to promote critical and creative thinking with an emphasis on social and personal assessment and integration of content. |
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| PSY 20 - Personal and Social Growth and Wellness | Psychology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is designed with an applied focus on how psychology is used in everyday life and is related to the other social sciences. Emphasis is placed on exploring ideas of the Self in relationship with others, society and the world. Students are provided with life long skills to enhance their motivation toward continued self exploration and to maintain a healthy mental/intellectual, physical, emotional, spiritual, and social life. |
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| PSY 24 - Psychology of Sleep, Dreams and Archetypes | Psychology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the research, discoveries and theories concerning the sleep cycle, sleep disorders and their treatment, the content and meaning of dreams and altered states of consciousness and cross cultural views of dreams, myths and archetypes. |
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| PSY 34 - Eastern Psychology: Traditions and Practices | Psychology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to Eastern Psychology. The theories of Eastern Psychology are practiced and reinforced through the Yoga Sutras. This foundation highlights self analysis through hatha yoga postures (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama), mental concentration (dhyana), sense withdrawal (pratyahara), and meditation (dharana). This course is experiential and is designed for self-enhancement, relaxation, stress management, and increased mindfulness. |
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| PSY 36 - Psychology of Meditation and Mindfulness | Psychology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the psychological principles of mindfulness through meditation. Students will explore the psychology of meditation, including major theories and forms of meditation from ancient Eastern traditions and practices to contemporary Western research on the benefits of meditation. Emphasis will be on ego-fixation and identification with the root causes of human suffering. Internal and external stresses will be examined. |
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| PSY 41 - Socio-Cultural Context of Psychological Development | Psychology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines psychological developmental theories emphasizing social and cultural influences on motivation, social-emotional and intellectual development. Exploration will emphasize how children are socialized from within the family, school, peer-groups, religious groups, media and communities. Psychological dynamics of power and sexual orientation are examined and how these influence individuals across lower socioeconomic environments and underrepresented groups as well as American Indian, Asian, Latin, Middle Eastern and Black cultures. |
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| PSY 95 - Special Studies-PSY | Psychology | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| PSY 99 - Work Experience-PSY | Psychology | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| READ 2 - Speed Reading | Reading | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): READ 127 This course will improve a student's critical reading, reading rate and reading flexibility. Emphasis is on adjusting the level of comprehension and reading rate to suit the student's purpose, the complexity of the material, and the student's skills and background. The student will have the opportunity to develop a variety of techniques for reading print and digital texts, including newspapers, magazines, expository essays, scholarly articles, media, novels and textbooks. They will also learn strategies to interpret and evaluate both non-fiction and fiction. |
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| READ 95 - Special Studies-READ | Reading | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| READ 126 - College Success Skills | Reading | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a college success and study skills class in which students will learn and apply necessary strategies for success in all academic courses. These strategies include note-taking, study and test-taking, principles of time management, utilizing campus and online resources, using textbooks effectively, and applying learning styles theory. The course will also introduce students to computer applications that will assist them with college study skills. |
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| READ 127 - Reading for College Success | Reading | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): READ 225 This course will prepare students for college reading. Students will develop critical reading and critical thinking skills for success in this and other courses. Students will become more efficient and flexible readers as they choose appropriate strategies for a wide variety of challenging fiction and non-fiction reading materials. Skills and strategies will be developed in the context of course readings. |
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| READ 223 - Strengthening Reading I | Reading | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course strengthens and increases the student's reading ability. Emphasis will be placed on reading for meaning, developing background knowledge, and enhancing vocabulary. Study skills and critical thinking strategies will also be developed. |
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| READ 225 - Strengthening Reading II | Reading | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): READ 223 This course will improve the student's reading ability. Emphasis is on developing background knowledge, vocabulary enrichment, comprehension development, critical thinking skills, and study skills. The course includes fiction, non-fiction, and content area readings. |
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| RLS 20 - Real Estate Principles | Real Estate | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This introductory course provides students with an overview of the real estate industry, basic real estate terminology, fundamental economic principles applicable to the real estate industry, and professional and ethical challenges experienced by real estate professionals. The course introduces the fundamental principles of real estate ownership, transfer, financing, evaluation, agency law and contracts. This course satisfies the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) requirement that students pass a college-level "Real Estate Principles" course prior to taking the Real Estate Salesperson License Exam. This course can also count as one of the three optional courses that students must pass prior to taking the California Real Estate Broker License Exam. |
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| RLS 25 - Real Estate Practices | Real Estate | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): RLS 20 (or concurrent enrollment) This course provides students with necessary skills to engage in the day-to-day activities of a licensed real estate salesperson. Students are provided with a practical, legal and ethical foundation regarding social interactions; prospecting and obtaining listings; selling and advertising techniques; negotiating; financing and completing standardized real estate forms. This course satisfies the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) requirement that students pass a "Real Estate Practices" course prior to taking both the Real Estate Salesperson and Broker License Exams. |
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| RLS 30 - Legal Aspects of Real Estate | Real Estate | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): RLS 20 (or concurrent enrollment) This course provides students with a working knowledge of California real property laws. Topics include sources of real estate law; classification of property; fixtures and easements; property rights, liens and homesteads; real estate contracts; licensees' duties and responsibilities; property ownership and management; landlord-tenant law; and covenants, conditions and restrictions. This course satisfies the California Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) requirement that students pass a college-level "Legal Aspects of Real Estate" course prior to taking the Real Estate Broker License Exam. |
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| RLS 35 - Real Estate Appraisal | Real Estate | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): RLS 20 (or concurrent enrollment) This course introduces students to real estate valuation, with an emphasis on residential real estate. The course covers basic real estate appraisal principles, the systematic appraisal process, different approaches to estimating value and factors affecting market value (including the economic environment). In addition, students will learn about the role and responsibilities of the professional appraiser, trends in the appraisal industry and the process of preparing an appraisal report. This course satisfies the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) requirement that students pass a college-level "Real Estate Appraisal" course prior to taking the Real Estate Broker License Exam. It can also count as the optional course that students must pass prior to taking the California Real Estate Salesperson License Exam. This course also meets the license requirements of the 2008 Appraisal Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation and is required for the appraisal trainee license, residential license, certified residential license and certified general license. |
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| RLS 40 - Real Estate Finance | Real Estate | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): RLS 20 (or concurrent enrollment) This course introduces the issues, trends, regulations and procedures relating to real estate financing for all types of real property: residential, multi-family, commercial and special purpose. Topics include types of lenders; lending policies; methods of qualifying for loans; and uses of mortgages, trust deeds, and leases of real property. This course satisfies the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) requirement that students pass a college-level "Real Estate Finance" course prior to taking the Real Estate Broker License Exam. It can also count as the optional course that students must pass prior to taking the California Real Estate Salesperson License Exam. |
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| RLS 45 - Real Estate Economics | Real Estate | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): RLS 20 (or concurrent enrollment) This course provides students with a basic understanding of economic factors that affect residential, commercial, industrial, rural and special purpose real estate. The focus is on financing and government policy; urban development and renewal; regulation of land use; business and real estate cycles and mortgage markets and their impact on real estate and investment opportunities. This course satisfies the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) requirement that students pass a college-level "Real Estate Economics" course prior to taking the Real Estate Broker License Exam. It can also count as the optional course that students must pass prior to taking the California Real Estate Salesperson License Exam. |
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| RLS 50 - Escrow Procedures | Real Estate | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): RLS 20 (or concurrent enrollment) This course provides students with a basic understanding of escrow, the role of taking an escrow and how to prepare and process the escrow documents. The course also covers the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Act, signed into law as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) of 2008, including its impact in the preparation of the Housing and Urban Development HUD-1 real estate settlement statement. This course can fulfill an elective course requirement of the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) for those taking the Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Exams. |
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| RLS 55 - Property Management | Real Estate | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): RLS 20 (or concurrent enrollment) This course provides students with a basic understanding of property management principles and practices. The content focuses on issues relating to management, agency, contracts, and practical issues relating to property rental. Legal issues and government regulations regarding such issues as evictions, discrimination, landlord and tenant rights and rent control are explored. This course can fulfill an elective course requirement of the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) for those taking the Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Exams. |
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| RLS 60 - Real Estate Mortgage Brokerage | Real Estate | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): RLS 20 (or concurrent enrollment) The course is an introduction to Mortgage Brokerage: how it works and how mortgage brokers can assist home-buyers in finding the right loan. Topics include the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Act (signed into law as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) of 2008) and the Dodd-Frank Act and their impacts on mortgage lending practices and professionals, including the new professional designation of Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO). This course can fulfill an elective course requirement of the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) for those taking the Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Exams. |
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| RLS 99 - Work Experience-RLS | Real Estate | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| RT 97 - Special Problems-RT | Respiratory Care | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| RT 99 - Work Experience-RT | Respiratory Care | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| RT 110 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care | Respiratory Care | 7 |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RT Program This course is designed to introduce the student to basic atmospheric physics, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, blood gas chemistry, and ventilatory dynamics. The student will be introduced to basic concepts of health and disease with emphasis on cardiopulmonary disorders, fundamentals of problem solving techniques and safe handling of medical gases and equipment. Selected respiratory care and diagnostic equipment, techniques and problems will be introduced in the laboratory. |
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| RT 115 - Clinical Preparation for Respiratory Care | Respiratory Care | 0.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): RT 110, ALH 6, ENGL 2, CMST 2 or CMST 2H or CMST 4 This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of clinical respiratory care as practiced in the acute care hospital. Students will become conversant with bedside examination, monitoring, and care of medical/surgical and respiratory disease patients. |
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| RT 120 - Concepts in Respiratory Care | Respiratory Care | 7 |
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Prerequisite(s): RT 115 This course is a survey of cardiorespiratory disease with a focus on the role that the respiratory care practitioner plays in professional and culturally appropriate clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Cultural awareness, sensitivity and communication will be emphasized. Selected respiratory care techniques, equipment, and procedures will be introduced in the laboratory. |
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| RT 125 - Introduction to Clinical Respiratory Care | Respiratory Care | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): RT 115 This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of clinical respiratory care as practiced in the acute care hospital. Students will become conversant with bedside examination, monitoring, and care of medical/surgical and respiratory disease patients. |
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| RT 128 - Respiratory Care Pharmacology | Respiratory Care | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): RT 115 This course introduces students to fundamental pharmacological concepts and applied pharmacology. Emphasis will be placed on drug action and interaction as well as the practical aspects of routes of administration. |
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| RT 135 - Fundamentals of Clinical Respiratory Care | Respiratory Care | 3.5 |
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Prerequisite(s): RT 120, RT 125, RT 128 This course is a supervised clinical respiratory therapy experience in the hospital setting, including the application of theories and therapeutic modalities taught in previous RT classes. Mechanical Ventilation concepts will be introduced in the lecture portion. |
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| RT 140 - Fundamentals of Intensive Respiratory Care | Respiratory Care | 6 |
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Prerequisite(s): RT 135 This course is a study of the fundamentals of respiratory care in the critical care setting. Emphasis is placed on the critical care environment, advanced patient assessment, monitoring, advanced techniques of airway management and continuous mechanical ventilatory support. |
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| RT 142 - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care | Respiratory Care | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): RT 135 This course is an introduction to respiratory care of the neonatal and pediatric patient. Emphasis is placed upon growth and development, pathophysiology, clinical assessment, treatment, resuscitation and mechanical ventilatory support. |
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| RT 145 - Advanced Respiratory Care Procedures | Respiratory Care | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): RT 135 This course is designed to support continued in-hospital development of clinical respiratory care skills with emphasis on the application of scientific principles to the therapeutic environment and life support of the critically ill patient. |
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| RT 155 - Respiratory Care Practicum I | Respiratory Care | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): RT 140, RT 142, RT 145 This course is designed as a clinical experience to allow the respiratory care student to hone skills learned in previous RT courses while developing new skills in the performance of day-to-day tasks of the staff respiratory care practitioner. Emphasis will be placed on both self assessment and critique of clinical performance by hospital personnel. Offered in Winter Session only. Travel to out-of-area clinical facilities will be required. |
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| RT 160 - Respiratory Care Seminar II | Respiratory Care | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): RT 155 This course is designed to explore the historical, contemporary and technical issues germaine to respiratory care as an allied health profession through lecture/discussion/literary review. Emphasis will be placed on issues relevant to the current practice of respiratory care and credentialing requirements. Preparation for post-graduate credentialing examinations will be included in the course work. |
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| RT 165 - Respiratory Care Practicum II | Respiratory Care | 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): RT 155 This course supports the continuing practice and evaluation of skills for advanced respiratory care students in the hospital setting. Development of skills pertaining to the organization and completion of patient care assignments in both the medical-surgical and critical care environments are emphasized. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are incorporated in the course, as these are required for employment in Respiratory Care. |
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| RTVF 12 - Mass Media and Society | Radio, TV, Film | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
Survey of mass communication and the interrelationships of media with society including history, structure and trends in a digital age. Discussion of theories and effects, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues, including gender and cultural diversity. (C-ID JOUR 100). |
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| RTVF 13 - Exploring Contemporary Television | Radio, TV, Film | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
The course introduces students to contemporary American television (TV) programming including daytime drama, situation comedy, westerns, police and mystery, medical/legal and advertising. TV content will be looked at from a variety of perspectives including social, cultural, political, historical, and economic to explore how television impacts culture and the individual. |
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| RTVF 14 - Introduction to Media Writing | Radio, TV, Film | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
Basic introductory course in writing for the film and electronic media. Emphasis on 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. |
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| RTVF 15 - Introduction to Film | Radio, TV, Film | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the influence film has on us an art form and the techniques filmmakers use to make us respond. Students will become familiar with the power of film to influence popular beliefs and attitudes. Students will be able to describe the creative and technical elements artists use to make movies such as scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, music, acting, and art direction. |
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| RTVF 30 - Digital Audio Production | Radio, TV, Film | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice of audio production for radio, television, film and digital recording applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of sound design and aesthetics, microphone use, and digital recording equipment. Students gain hands on experience recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio. Upon completion, students will have basic knowledge of applied audio concepts, production workflow, equipment functions, and audio editing software. |
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| RTVF 40 - Digital Video Production | Radio, TV, Film | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
The course provides an introduction to the theory, terminology, and operation of single camera video production, including composition and editing techniques, camera operation, portable lighting, video recorder operation, audio control and basic editing. This course focuses on the aesthetics and fundamentals of scripting, producing, directing on location, postproduction, and exhibition/distribution. |
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| RTVF 55 - Music Video Production | Radio, TV, Film | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the process of producing video and audio recordings of live musical performances. Students will work as the television studio crew recording live musical performances and will learn basic techniques including lighting, sound recording, video directing, camera operations, and production planning. |
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| RTVF 97 - Special Problems-RTVF | Radio, TV, Film | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| RTVF 99 - Work Experience-RTVF | Radio, TV, Film | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| SOC 2 - Principles of Sociology | Sociology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the sociological perspective. Students will gain an understanding of the external social forces that guide human action and how the wider society influences individual and collective experiences. The course will cover the basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and research methods of sociology. Topics may include the analysis and explanation of social structure, group dynamics, socialization and the self, social stratification, culture and diversity, social change, human impact on the environment, and global dynamics. (C-ID SOCI 110). |
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| SOC 4 - Modern Social Problems | Sociology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
An identification and analysis of contemporary social problems including (1) the role of power and ideology in the definition of social problems, (2) their causes and consequences, (3) evaluations of proposed solutions, and (4) methods of intervention. Topics will vary. (C-ID SOCI 115). |
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| SOC 5 - Our Sustainable Future | Sociology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the principles of 'Sustainability' within the global, national, regional, and local contexts. This course will increase students' literacy of the three interconnected 'pillars' of sustainable systems, the ecosystem, human society, and the economy. To develop these literacies, students will begin by investigating the perils that currently effect each system, for example, resource depletion, species extinction, pollution, and global warming in the ecosphere; population growth, social inequality, disease, violence and conflict in human societies; and imperialism, unemployment, consumerism and waste in the global economy. The majority of the course will focus on social institutions and organizations that are re-imagining our common future by rethinking and redesigning how we live. Students will learn of new and innovative uses of renewable resources, production processes, and human capital; alternative forms of energy, transportation, building materials, food production, media, education, and urban planning; and new ways to build coalitions, community, trust, and democratic participation. Case studies will highlight sustainability practices in different parts of the world from a variety of perspectives. |
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| SOC 8 - Introduction to Marriage, Family and Intimate Relationships | Sociology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a sociological analysis of contemporary issues in family life, including historical and recent changes and the socio-cultural and economic forces shaping these changes. Cross-cultural analysis will also be considered. (C-ID SOCI 130). |
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| SOC 10 - Introduction to Crime and Society | Sociology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a sociological analysis of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system. The history and social construction of crime and criminality are examined. The definition of crime and its violations as well as the laws and methods used to control criminal behavior are examined. The measurement of crime and basic theoretical explanations of criminal behavior are included. (C-ID SOCI 160). |
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| SOC 14 - Sociology of Gender | Sociology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a sociological analysis of the social construction of masculinity and femininity historically and cross-culturally. It examines the debates on sex and gender. It analyzes the impact of economic and political change on gender expectations and practices. It focuses on macro-analysis of how institutions and culture shape gender and micro-analysis of how individuals are socialized and how they "do" and practice gender. (C-ID SOCI 140). |
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| SOC 20 - Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | Sociology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a sociological analysis of race, ethnicity, prejudice and discrimination. It examines the cultural, political and economic practices and institutions that support or challenge racial and ethnic inequalities, as well as patterns of interaction between various racial and ethnic groups. (C-ID SOCI 150). |
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| SOC 30 - Sociology of Inequality | Sociology | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an analysis of social stratification and its affect on minority/majority group relations in American society. Emphasis will be on an examination of how the class system ranks categories of people in hierarchies rooted in wealth, income, prestige, power and education. Social inequality that exists nationally and globally are studied though the lens of institutional discrimination and environmental issues. |
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| SOC 55 - Sustainability Studies Seminar | Sociology | 2 |
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Corequisite(s): Completion of/or concurrent enrollment in a minimum of 3 courses from Sustainability Studies Certificate Program. Sustainability Studies is a capstone seminar that will provide a forum for Sustainability Studies students to integrate and critically evaluate the various content of the courses within the Sustainability Studies Certificate Program. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating the triple-bottom-line impacts of economic, social and environmental practices and policies at local, regional and global levels. |
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| SOC 95 - Special Studies-SOC | Sociology | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| SOC 99 - Work Experience-SOC | Sociology | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| SPAN 1 - First Semester Spanish | Spanish | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This introductory course teaches beginning language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing. The students will interact with authentic language in cultural context. |
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| SPAN 2 - Second Semester Spanish | Spanish | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1 This course continues to teach language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing at the second semester level. The students will continue to interact with authentic language within culturally rich contexts. |
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| SPAN 3 - Third Semester Spanish | Spanish | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2 This course teaches culture and facilitates language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Content is expanded beyond "survival" needs of the immediate environment in order to express personal meaning and to apply different strategies and techniques to go beyond casual conversation and express opinions, make suggestions on familiar topics, as well as some abstract issues and plans. Students demonstrate an increased awareness of cultural norms, values, and culturally relevant appropriate customs and events. Accuracy becomes quite high for high frequency structures and vocabulary but more complex discourse is still developing and requires a somewhat sympathetic listener or reader. Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically by analyzing linguistic structures and reflecting on and making cross-cultural comparisons. This course will primarily be taught in Spanish. Students who have completed at least two, but fewer than three years of high school Spanish (or equivalent) with a letter grade of "A" or "B" within one year of the present date, should register for Fourth Semester Spanish. |
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| SPAN 4 - Fourth Semester Spanish | Spanish | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3 This course continues to expand upon culture and facilitate language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will interact with more sophisticated authentic language in context. Content continues to expand in order to express more complex ideas in order to express personal meaning and to apply different strategies and techniques to go beyond causal conversation and express opinions, make suggestions on familiar topics, as well as some abstract issues and plans. Students demonstrate an increased awareness of cultural norms, values, and culturally relevant appropriate customs and events. Accuracy becomes quite high for high frequency structures and vocabulary but more complex discourse is still developing and requires a somewhat sympathetic listener or reader. Students will continue to demonstrate the ability to think critically by analyzing linguistic structures and reflecting on and making cross-cultural comparisons. This course will primarily be taught in Spanish. |
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| SPAN 14 - Hispanic Short Stories | Spanish | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3 This course is an introduction to Hispanic literature through the short story genre. Students will read, discuss and analyze short stories by Latin American and Spanish authors. Emphasis will also be placed on the oral and written practice of Spanish. This course is taught in Spanish and is intended for students who have completed three semesters of college level Spanish or who are native speakers. |
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| SPAN 16 - Hispanic Film | Spanish | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3 This course is a delineation and discussion of the central themes of selected films of prominent Hispanic filmmakers. A wide selection of feature length Spanish language films will be viewed and discussed. Hispanic cultures, as displayed in film, will be examined in terms of uniqueness and universality. Emphasis will also be placed on the oral and written practice of Spanish. This course is taught in Spanish and is intended for students who have completed three semesters of college level Spanish or who are native speakers. |
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| SPAN 95 - Special Studies-SPAN | Spanish | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| SPAN 100 - Beginning Conversational Spanish | Spanish | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course emphasizes the development of basic understanding and speaking skills in Spanish. Minimal emphasis is placed on formal grammar. Multimedia cultural presentations are offered throughout the course. This course is intended for those who wish to develop "survival" Spanish in everyday basic situations. |
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| SPAN 101 - Intermediate Conversational Spanish | Spanish | 3 |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course emphasizes the development of basic/intermediate understanding and speaking skills in Spanish. Minimal emphasis is placed on formal grammar. Multimedia cultural presentations are offered throughout the course. This course is intended for those who wish to continue development of "survival" Spanish in everyday situations. |
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| SPE 320 - Independent Living Skills for Persons with Substantial Disabilities | Special Education | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course provides independent living training for persons with substantial disabilities. Independent Living Skills focuses on establishing/maintaining a positive lifestyle, opportunity to progress to the highest level of independent functioning, and hands on training in each student's living environment. Topics include health and safety, personal hygiene, cooking/nutrition, exercise, money and time management, medical awareness, problem solving, communication skills, and emergency preparedness. An individual assessment of needs as well as an ongoing Individual Service Plan (ISP) is a component of this course. The ISP will dictate the number of hours each student will spend in this course. |
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| SPE 322 - Group Social Growth for Persons with Substantial Disabilities | Special Education | 0 |
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Unit(s): 0.00
This course provides group socialization training for persons with substantial disabilities through group interaction and activities. Group Social Growth focuses on team building skills, interacting in group settings, and promoting companionship. Topics include group socialization, timelines/financial obligations, self-advocacy in groups, safety, and community resource assistance. An individual assessment of needs as well as an ongoing Individual Service Plan (ISP) is a component of this course. The ISP will dictate the number of hours each student will spend in this course. |
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| SPED 100 - Special Education Regulations in the Workplace | Special Education Training | 2 |
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Corequisite(s): SPED 101 This course prepares students to teach adults with disabilities who are participating in a day or vocational program that serves adults (18 years of age or older). Regulatory topics will include conjoining special education with vocational education, Title 17, person-centered planning, and Individual Service Plans. |
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| SPED 101 - Teaching Adults with Disabilities | Special Education Training | 2 |
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Corequisite(s): SPED 100 This course provides an overview of challenges that may influence the learning process. Instructional strategies for addressing environmental, medical, intellectual, and physical issues will be presented. The goal of this course is to enhance students' awareness of probable barriers in learning and how the barriers can be lessened or resolved. |
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| SPED 102 - Teaching Adults with Disabilities Practicum | Special Education Training | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): SPED 100, SPED 101 This course is a practical applications course allowing students to apply skills developed in SPED 100 and SPED 101. Students are required to work in a vocational or day program assisting adults with disabilities in completing agency contracts, learning essential life/work skills, and developing interpersonal skills. |
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| WKE 198 - General Work Experience | Work Experience | 1 - 6 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor General Work Experience (GWE) is an on-the-job educational experience designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance success in present and future employment. The job need not be related to the student's educational program. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-360 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-450 hours paid). |
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| WLD 20 - Beginning Welding | Welding | 4 |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course includes oxyacetylene welding (OAW), oxyacetylene cutting (OFC-A) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) processes, in the flat and horizontal positions on various joint details. It will also include safety procedures, electrode identification, joint fit-up and alignment, base metal preparation, weld quality, beads and fillet welds, with focus on theory and practice. All welds will meet the American Welding Society (AWS) qualification standards. |
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| WLD 21 - Intermediate Welding | Welding | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 20 In this course students will perform welds in positions other than flat and horizontal. The content will enhance the ability of the students to perform welds out of position. The course includes welding safety, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), plasma arc cutting (PAC), air carbon arc cutting and gouging (CAC-A) welding and cutting processes. These welds will be performed in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. It will also include base metal, shielded metal arc welding electrodes, joint fit-up and alignment, groove welds with backing, and open V-groove welds. All welds will meet the American Welding Society (AWS) qualification standards. |
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| WLD 22 - Oxyacetylene Welding and Flame Cutting | Welding | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 21 and NCCER Level I Welding Qualification This course includes the techniques used for oxyacetylene welding (OAW) in all positions (flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead) and uses a variety of freehand and automatic burning equipment on different metals. |
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| WLD 24 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick Electrode) | Welding | 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 21 and NCCER Level I Welding Qualification This course includes pre-employment training for welding technicians. Emphasis on developing manipulative proficiency in the use of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and flux core arc welding (FCAW), in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. These welding processes will be applied to light and heavy gauge plate steel for light construction. Part of the Level Two welder qualification for American Welding Society (AWS). |
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| WLD 25 - Fabrication Practicums | Welding | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 21 and NCCER Level I Welding Qualification This course will instruct students on theory and proper operation and applications of equipment, tools, fasteners and processes used in welding and fabrication industries. Emphasis is placed in hands-on applications. |
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| WLD 26 - Symbol Reading, Blue Print Interpretation and Computations | Welding | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 21 and NCCER Level I Welding Qualification This course includes an introduction to blueprint reading and welding symbols interpretation as applied to measurement and computations of metal and pipe layouts. Included within the course are layout and marking tool techniques used in the welding industry. Techniques of fabrication, structured materials listing and assembly methods will be emphasized. |
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| WLD 28 - Mig and Tig Arc Welding | Welding | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 22, WLD 24, WLD 25, WLD 26, WLD 40, WLD 50, WLD 154 and NCCER Level II Welding Qualification This course includes the gas metal arc welding (GMAW)/metal inert gas (MIG), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)/tungsten inert gas (TIG) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) processes, in the flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions. It will also include safety procedures, electrode identification, joint fit-up and alignment, base metal preparation, weld quality, and beads, with a focus on theory and practice. |
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| WLD 30 - Heavy Plate Welding | Welding | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 22, WLD 24, WLD 25, WLD 26, WLD 40, WLD 50, WLD 154 and NCCER Level II Welding Qualification This course includes the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) processes and the flux cored arc welding (FCAW) Process, in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions on heavy plate (3/4" to 3" thick). It will also include safety procedures, electrode identification, joint fit-up and alignment, base metal preparation, weld quality, and beads, with focus on theory and practice. |
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| WLD 32 - Integrated Welding Applications | Welding | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 22, WLD 24, WLD 25, WLD 26, WLD 40, WLD 50, WLD 154 and NCCER Level II Welding Qualification In this course students will perform layout, fitting, welding, inspection of structural weldments, piping, tank, and low pressure vessel simulation. Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) processes are emphasized. Shop fabrication and field erection are simulated. Limited access welding is encountered. |
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| WLD 34 - Pipe and Tube Welding | Welding | 4 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 22, WLD 24, WLD 25, WLD 26, WLD 40, WLD 50, WLD 154 and NCCER Level II Welding Qualification This course covers shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and flux core arc welding (FCAW) processes on several pipe systems. A variety of materials and configurations on sub critical pipe welding (pressure and power systems, cross-country transmission, pipeline welding and water transmission pipe welding) will be used. Special attention and performance standards for the qualifications will be used from the following codes: American Petroleum Institute (API), American Welding Society (AWS) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). |
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| WLD 36 - Welder Qualification | Welding | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 22, WLD 24, WLD 25, WLD 26, WLD 40, WLD 50, WLD 154 and NCCER Level II Welding Qualification This course prepares students for qualifications in several codes to meet the required standards for entry-level employment. Training in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and flux core arc welding (FCAW) to meet the American Welding Society (AWS), American Petroleum Institute (API), and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code standards. Skills and proficiencies of all positions qualification test on plate and pipe are emphasized. |
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| WLD 40 - Welding Equipment Maintenance and Service | Welding | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 21 and NCCER Level I Welding Qualification This course is a study of the theory, application and practices for welding equipment. This will include the maintenance and service skills for the equipment used in the welding industry. |
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| WLD 42 - Introduction to Welding Inspection | Welding | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 22, WLD 24, WLD 25, WLD 26, WLD 40, WLD 50, WLD 154 and NCCER Level II Welding Qualification This course instructs on the qualifications and knowledge requirements of a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). Methods of testing, various procedures, and techniques of inspection. familiarize students with the basic concepts of destructive and nondestructive evaluation processes. Emphasis of record keeping methods used by the American Welding Society (AWS), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Petroleum Institute (API), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI). |
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| WLD 50 - Pipe Fitting and Cutting | Welding | 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 22, WLD 24, WLD 25, WLD 26, WLD 40, WLD 154 and NCCER Level II Welding Qualification This course assists students in pipe fitting, measurements, patterns, marking and layout tools used in the pipe welding industry. Techniques of fitting and cutting various pipe joint designs will be practiced. |
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| WLD 55 - Power Generation and Petroleum Chemical Pipe & Tube Welding | Welding | 5 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 22, WLD 24, WLD 25, WLD 26, WLD 28, WLD 30, WLD 32, WLD 34, WLD 36, WLD 40, WLD 42 and WLD 50, WLD 56 and NCCER Level III Welding Qualification This course teaches shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), oxyacetylene welding (OAW), and oxy-fuel cutting (OFC)processes on several piping systems. A variety of materials and configurations on sub-critical pipe welding to include pressure and power systems, cross-country transmission, water transmission and pipeline welding will be studied. Special attention and performance to the American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104 and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX code specifications for certification will be practiced. Intense training in pipe fitting, measurements, marking and layout tools used in the pipe welding industry will be stressed. Techniques of layout, cutting, fitting, and welding of various pipe joint designs will be performed. |
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| WLD 56 - Welding Industry Employment Preparation | Welding | 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 22, WLD 24, WLD 25, WLD 26, WLD 40, WLD 50, WLD 154 and NCCER Level II Welding Qualification This course teaches job seeking skills demanded of welders in the industry today. Topics include a comparison of prospective employers within the welding industry, preparation for taking employment required skills tests, portfolio development, job-specific interview techniques and work place ethics and professionalism. |
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| WLD 97 - Special Problems-WLD | Welding | 1 - 3 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. 51-153 hours Independent Study. |
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| WLD 99 - Work Experience-WLD | Welding | 1 - 8 |
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| WLD 150 - Shop Practices for Beginning Welders | Welding | 0.5 - 1 |
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Unit(s): 0.50
- 1.00 This is a supervised lab experience for beginning welding students. Students will practice skills in oxyacetylene welding (OAW), oxy-fuel cutting (OFC) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) processes, in the flat and horizontal positions on various joint details. All welds will meet the American Welding Society (AWS) qualification standards. |
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| WLD 152 - Shop Practices for Intermediate Welders | Welding | 0.5 - 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 20 This is a supervised lab experience for intermediate welding students. Students will practice skills in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), oxy-fuel cutting (OFC), plasma arc cutting (PAC),and air carbon arc cutting and gouging (CAC-A). Welding and cutting processes will be in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions on groove welds with backing and open V-groove welds. All welds will meet the American Welding Society (AWS) qualification standards. |
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| WLD 154 - Shop Practices for Welders I | Welding | 1 - 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 21 and NCCER Level I Welding Qualification This is a supervised lab experience for first semester welding program students. Students will practice skills in oxyacetylene welding (OAW), oxy-fuel cutting (OFC), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and flux core arc welding (FCAW) in all positions (flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead). Students will also use a variety of freehand and automatic burning equipment including plasma arc cutting (PAC) units and air carbon arc cutting and gouging (CAC-A) units. |
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| WLD 156 - Shop Practices for Welders II | Welding | 1 - 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 22, WLD 24, WLD 25, WLD 26, WLD 40, WLD 50, WLD 154 and NCCER Level II Welding Qualification This is a supervised lab experience for second semester welding program students. Students will practice skills in gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) on a variety of materials in the flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions. |
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| WLD 158 - Shop Practices for Pipe and Tube Welders | Welding | 0.5 - 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 22, WLD 24, WLD 25, WLD 26, WLD 28, WLD 30, WLD 32, WLD 34, WLD 36, WLD 40, WLD 42, WLD 50, WLD 56, WLD 154, WLD 156, WLD 160 and NCCER Level III Welding Qualification This is a supervised lab experience for pipe and tube welders. Students will practice skills in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), oxyacetylene welding (OAW), and oxy-fuel cutting (OFC) processes on several piping systems. Performance standards will meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104 and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX. |
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| WLD 159 - Shop Practices for Advanced Pipe Welders | Welding | 0.25 - 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 156 or WLD 158 This is a supervised lab experience for pipe and tube welders. Students will practice skills in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), oxyacetylene welding (OAW), and oxy-fuel cutting (OFC) processes on several piping systems. American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104, American Welding Society (AWS) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX will be practiced. |
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| WLD 160 - Welding Certification Practices | Welding | 1 - 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 28, WLD 30, WLD 32, WLD 34, WLD 36, WLD 42, WLD 56, WLD 156 This is a supervised lab experience to help prepare students to meet the required standard for qualification papers in welding codes using American Welding Society (AWS) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) specifications. Students will practice skills in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core are welding (FCAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), in all positions on plate and pipe, in preparation for weld performance tests with certified welding inspectors (CWI) or contractors. |
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| WLD 162 - Pipe and Tube Welding Certification Practices | Welding | 1 - 2 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 55, WLD 158 This is a supervised lab experience to help prepare students to meet the required standard for qualification papers in welding codes using American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104 and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX. Students will practice skills in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), oxyacetylene welding (OAW), and oxy-fuel cutting (OFC) processes on several piping systems in preparation for weld performance tests with certified welding inspectors (CWI) or contractors. |
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| WLD 164 - Welding Recertification Practices | Welding | 0.25 - 1 |
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Prerequisite(s): WLD 160 or WLD 162 This is a supervised lab experience to help students recertify to meet the required standard for qualification papers in welding codes using American Welding Society (AWS), American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section IX. Students will practice skills in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), oxyacetylene welding (OAW) processes on plate and several piping systems in preparation for weld performance tests with certified welding inspectors (CWI) or contractors. |
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