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    May 08, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog: December 2018 Edition 
    
2018-2019 Catalog: December 2018 Edition [ARCHIVED]

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Below is a list of all courses available at IVC. To search for a particular course, use the Course Filter feature. If you are experiencing difficulty in using the keyword/phrase search, use the “Type” drop-down feature instead of the keyword search.

 

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 5 POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 WR 399 ESL 201  
    This course is designed as an introduction to the study of political philosophy. The course engages prominent works from the history of political thought while addressing the concepts, questions, tensions and problems that guide the study of politics. Among these are: what is justice; what are the goals of a decent society; what is the nature of citizenship and what are its corresponding privileges, immunities, and obligations; what is the nature of political obligation and are there limits to that obligation; what is the appropriate division between rights and responsibilities; how should liberty and equality be balanced? To this end, Political Philosophy examines classic, modern, and contemporary works from the tradition of political thought. PHIL 5 is also listed as PS 5; credit will be given in either area, not both. NR
  
  • PHIL 10 ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 , WR 399  or ESL 201  
    This course addresses Ancient Philosophy with emphasis on the development of Greek philosophy from the Pre-Socratics through Aristotle. C-ID: PHIL 130. NR
  
  • PHIL 11 MODERN PHILOSOPHY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 , WR 399  or ESL 201  
    This course addresses 17th through 18th Century Western philosophy, emphasizing epistemology and metaphysics. The course traces the development of the Modern empiricist and rationalist traditions and Kant’s “Copernican Revolution” of that debate. C-ID: PHIL 140. NR

Photography

  
  • PHOT 1 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course presents an overview of the history, technology, and aesthetics of the science/art of photography from the earliest experiments in the medium to the present. The course analyzes trends that led to the contemporary expression of the medium in the late twentieth century. Students must attend at least one major photography exhibition. This course is required of photography majors. PHOT 1 is also listed as ARTH 1 ; credit will be given in either area, not both. NR
  
  • PHOT 51 BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

    3 Units - 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: CIM 221.1  and CIM 221.2 
    This beginning course focuses on digital photography as a creative medium. Emphasis will be placed on conceptual, technical, and creative photography skills. The course covers the use of digital cameras and digital imaging software to capture, import, edit, and distribute digital photographs. PHOT 51 is also listed as DMA 51; credit will be given in either area, not both. NR
  
  • PHOT 52 INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

    3 Units - 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: DMA 51 /PHOT 51 
    This course addresses the theoretical, aesthetic, and technical application of photography at an intermediate level. Fine art and commercial photography subjects will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on producing a portfolio of original photographs using creative lighting, color, and digital effects. PHOT 52 is also listed as DMA 52; credit will be given in either area, not both. NR

Physics

  
  • PHYS 2A INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

    4 Units - 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: MATH 124  
    This course is intended for students in the sciences and related subjects who are required to complete a physics course based on precalculus mathematics. The major emphasis is on mechanics with additions from properties of matter, vibrations and waves and thermodynamics. Topics include kinematics and dynamics in one and two dimensions; vectors; Newton’s laws; conservation of energy and momentum; kinematics and dynamics of rotational motion; harmonic motion; and selected topics from properties of matter and thermodynamics. C-ID: PHYS 105. NR
  
  • PHYS 2B INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

    4 Units - 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2A  
    This course is a continuation of Physics 2A. Major emphasis is on electricity, magnetism and optics with additions from modern physics. Topics include electrostatics, electrical potential, circuits, magnetic forces and fields, induction, electromagnetic waves, AC circuits, ray optics, interference and diffraction of light, and selections from modern physics. C-ID: PHYS 110. NR
  
  • PHYS 4A GENERAL PHYSICS

    4 Units - 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: MATH 3A  
    Recommended Preparation: MATH 3B 
    This is a calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics. Kinematics in one and two dimensions; forces and equilibrium; Newton’s laws; particle dynamics; universal gravitation; conservation laws; work and potential energy; collisions; kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies and oscillations are studied. C-ID: PHYS 205. NR
  
  • PHYS 4B GENERAL PHYSICS

    4 Units - 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: PHYS 4A  and MATH 3B  or MATH 3BH  
    A calculus-based introduction to classical electromagnetism. Electrostatic forces and fields, Gauss’s Law, potential, currents and circuits, magnetic forces and fields, induction, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves are the major topics of study. C-ID: PHYS 210. NR
  
  • PHYS 4C GENERAL PHYSICS

    4 Units - 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: PHYS 4A  and MATH 3B  or MATH 3BH  
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in MATH 4A ​ or MATH 24  or MATH 24H  strongly recommended.
    This is a calculus-based introduction to thermodynamics, light, and modern physics. Included are the kinetic theory of gases, laws of thermodynamics, thermal processes, properties of light, optical images, interference and diffraction, electromagnetic waves, relativity, and atomic and nuclear concepts. C-ID: PHYS 215. NR
  
  • PHYS 20 THE IDEAS AND EVENTS OF PHYSICS

    4 Units - 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This is a survey course intended for students who are not majoring in science. Previous physics training and extensive mathematical background are not required. Focus is on major discoveries, ideas, concepts and methods in physics. Included are simple motions, the nature of matter and energy, and electrical and nuclear science. This course is designed to prepare students for more advanced physics courses. NR
  
  • PHYS 167 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: PHYSICS

    1 Unit - 1 hour lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Prerequisite: Application must be approved by CWE coordinator.
    This course provides students an opportunity for supervised work experience. Students extend their classroom-based occupational learning by working at a job related to their major and to their occupational goal. Student, instructor, and employer will cooperatively develop a minimum of three learning objectives. One unit of credit will be awarded for each 75 hours of paid or 60 hours of volunteer employment for successful completion of learning objectives, and for attendance at scheduled seminar sessions. A maximum of four units may be applied toward major requirements or a certificate. NR

Political Science

  
  • PS 1 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 , WR 399  or ESL 201 
    This course provides a survey of the principles, personalities, problems, and issues of government at the national, state and local levels. Topics include the U.S. Constitution; federalism and state constitutions, with special emphasis on California; political ideologies; political parties, interest groups and elections; the legislature; the presidency and the federal bureaucracy; the judiciary; and domestic and foreign policy making. Credit may be earned in either PS 1 or PS 1H , but not both. C-ID: POLS 110. NR
  
  • PS 1H AMERICAN GOVERNMENT HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 , WR 399  or ESL 201  
    This course provides a survey of the principles, personalities, problems, and issues of government at the national, state and local levels. Topics include the US Constitution; federalism and state constitutions, with special emphasis on California; political ideologies; political parties, interest groups and elections; the legislature; the presidency and the federal bureaucracy; the judiciary; and domestic and foreign policy making. This honors course will be enriched through limited class size, more independent reading, expectation of a greater degree of student participation and involvement, and research assignments that allow the student to pursue topics and projects of individual interest. Students are encouraged to participate in honors research conferences. Credit may be earned in either PS 1  or PS 1H, but not both. C-ID: POLS 110. NR
  
  • PS 3 CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 , WR 399  or ESL 201  
    This course examines the structure and function of California state and local governments from a national comparative perspective. Major issues facing the state will be critically examined, such as the economy, immigration, environmental protection, crime and education. NR
  
  • PS 4 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 WR 399 , or ESL 201  
    This course is an introduction to the study of politics designed to familiarize students with the basic systems, ideologies and models of political analysis. Among the topics of discussion are the relationship of political science to culture, economics and international affairs; and the challenges posed by analytical approaches used to explain the behavior of individuals, groups and states. C-ID: POLS 150. NR
  
  • PS 5 POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 WR 399 , or ESL 201  
    This course is designed as an introduction to the study of political philosophy. The course engages prominent works from the history of political thought while addressing the concepts, questions, tensions and problems that guide the study of politics. Among these are: what is justice; what are the goals of a decent society; what is the nature of citizenship and what are its corresponding privileges, immunities, and obligations; what is the nature of political obligation and are there limits to that obligation; what is the appropriate division between rights and responsibilities; how should liberty and equality be balanced? To this end, Political Philosophy examines classic, modern, and contemporary works from the tradition of political thought. PS 5 is also listed as PHIL 5; credit will be given in either, not both. C-ID: POLS 120. NR
  
  • PS 6 POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT OF THE MIDDLE EAST

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 , ESL 201 , or WR 399  
    This course introduces students to the historical, ideological and social foundations of the governments and politics of the major Middle Eastern states, including Iran, Turkey, Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The course explores issues of regional and international importance, including human rights and democratization, economic development, politicized religion, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the politics of oil. NR
  
  • PS 7 THE POLITICS OF COMMUNIST AND POST-COMMUNIST STATES

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 WR 399 , or ESL 201  
    This course surveys the major forces which have shaped the political, economic, and social systems of communist and post-communist states, with special emphasis on the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation. The course considers not only the formal and informal institutional structures and ideological and historical foundations, but also topics such as nationalities, democratization, economic liberalization, and international relations. NR
  
  • PS 12 COMPARATIVE POLITICS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 WR 399 , or ESL 201  
    This course introduces students to analytical methods used to compare political systems and governments. It examines the politics of selected foreign states from among industrial democracies, developing countries, and communist and post-communist systems. Issues given particular attention include democratization, economic development, ideologies, political culture and political change. Credit may be earned in either PS 12 or PS 12H , but not both. C-ID: POLS 130. NR
  
  • PS 12H COMPARATIVE POLITICS HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 , WR 399  or ESL 201  
    This course is an enriched introductory course on comparative politics that introduces students to analytical methods used to compare political systems and governments. It examines the politics of selected foreign states from among industrial democracies, developing countries, and communist and post-communist systems. Issues given particular attention include democratization, economic development, ideologies, political culture and political change. PS 12H is enriched through smaller class size, more rigorous reading and writing, and research assignment. Credit may be earned in either PS 12  or PS 12H, but not both. C-ID: POLS 130. NR
  
  • PS 14 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 WR 399 , or ESL 201  
    This course introduces students to the major theoretical explanations of conflict, cooperation, economic growth and redistribution in international affairs, explores important historical and contemporary debates in international politics, and teaches students to critically think about international relations. Credit may be earned in either PS 14 or PS 14H , but not both. C-ID: POLS 140. NR
  
  • PS 14H INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 , WR 399  or ESL 201  
    This course introduces students to the major theoretical explanations of conflict, cooperation, economic growth and redistribution in international affairs, explores important historical and contemporary debates in international politics, and teaches students to critically think about international relations. This honors course will be enriched through limited class size, more independent reading, expectation of a greater degree of student participation and involvement, and research assignments that allow the student to pursue topics and projects of individual interest. Credit may be earned in either PS 14  or PS 14H, but not both. C-ID: POLS 140. NR
  
  • PS 17 LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 WR 399 , or ESL 201  
    This course provides an analysis of selected Latin American countries. The course examines political development of Latin America from independence to the present, structure and organization of governments, political participation, and the role of the military and the church. In addition, major developments in the area of political modernization, democratization, economic growth and economic modernization will be analyzed. NR
  
  • PS 21 MODEL UNITED NATIONS

    3 Units - 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 WR 399 , ESL 201  
    This course is designed as an introductory course to the study of the international organizations, foreign policy, and international relations. In addition, the course functions as a preparatory course for student participation in Model United Nations (MUN) conferences. At MUN conferences students represent diplomats from a specific country in a simulation of United Nations committee meetings. During these committee meetings, student delegates debate and negotiate international issues and write formal resolutions in an effort to address a wide variety of global problems, such as maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, providing developmental assistance, and protecting the environment. R-E-3
  
  • PS 41 THE HISTORY OF EAST ASIA SINCE 1800

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course examines the major themes in the development of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese societies from the late 18th century to the present. Topics include the growth of the Confucian state in China; the role of 19th century crises and the Communist revolution in transforming the state’s goals and capacities; the fragmentation and reorientation of the Chinese elite; peasant rebellion and the revolution of 1949; protest and resistance to traditional and modern regimes; the influence of Western contact on the restructuring of Japan; industrialization; political modernization and imperialism in Japan; the recovery of post-war Japan; and economic dominance in the late 20th century. PS 41 is also listed as HIST 41 ; credit given in either area, not both. NR
  
  • PS 167 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: POLITICAL SCIENCE

    1 Unit - 1 hour lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Prerequisite: Student must have taken or must be currently taking a college-level course in the political sciences.
    Enrollment Limitation: Students must be concurrently enrolled in 7 units, including CWE. Application must be approved by CWE coordinator.
    This course provides students an opportunity for supervised work experience. Students extend their classroom-based learning by working at a job related to their major and to their occupational goal. Student, instructor, and employer will cooperatively develop a minimum of three learning objectives. One unit of credit will be awarded for each 75 hours of paid or 60 hours of volunteer employment for successful completion of learning objectives, and for attendance at scheduled seminar sessions. A maximum of four units may be applied toward political science major requirements. NR
  
  • PS 167 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: POLITICAL SCIENCE

    2 Units - 2 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Prerequisite: Student must have taken or must be currently taking a college-level course in the political sciences.
    Enrollment Limitation: Students must be concurrently enrolled in 7 units, including CWE. Application must be approved by CWE coordinator.
    This course provides students an opportunity for supervised work experience. Students extend their classroom-based learning by working at a job related to their major and to their occupational goal. Student, instructor, and employer will cooperatively develop a minimum of three learning objectives. One unit of credit will be awarded for each 75 hours of paid or 60 hours of volunteer employment for successful completion of learning objectives, and for attendance at scheduled seminar sessions. A maximum of four units may be applied toward political science major requirements. NR
  
  • PS 167 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: POLITICAL SCIENCE

    3 Units - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Prerequisite: Student must have taken or must be currently taking a college-level course in the political sciences.
    Enrollment Limitation: Students must be concurrently enrolled in 7 units, including CWE. Application must be approved by CWE coordinator.
    This course provides students an opportunity for supervised work experience. Students extend their classroom-based learning by working at a job related to their major and to their occupational goal. Student, instructor, and employer will cooperatively develop a minimum of three learning objectives. One unit of credit will be awarded for each 75 hours of paid or 60 hours of volunteer employment for successful completion of learning objectives, and for attendance at scheduled seminar sessions. A maximum of four units may be applied toward political science major requirements. NR
  
  • PS 167 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: POLITICAL SCIENCE

    4 Units - 4 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Prerequisite: Student must have taken or must be currently taking a college-level course in the political sciences.
    Enrollment Limitation: Students must be concurrently enrolled in 7 units, including CWE. Application must be approved by CWE coordinator.
    This course provides students an opportunity for supervised work experience. Students extend their classroom-based learning by working at a job related to their major and to their occupational goal. Student, instructor, and employer will cooperatively develop a minimum of three learning objectives. One unit of credit will be awarded for each 75 hours of paid or 60 hours of volunteer employment for successful completion of learning objectives, and for attendance at scheduled seminar sessions. A maximum of four units may be applied toward political science major requirements. NR

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 1 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for WR 201 , ESL 201  or WR 399  
    This course is an introduction to the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. Credit may be earned in either PSYC 1 or PSYC 1H , but not both. C-ID: PSY 110. NR
  
  • PSYC 1H INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for WR 201 , ESL 201  or WR 399  
    This course is an honors level introduction to the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. Honors enrichment includes limited class size, additional reading and analysis of primary sources, and greater levels of participation in and discussions about psychological research. Credit may be earned in either PSYC 1  or PSYC 1H, but not both. C-ID: PSY 110. NR
  
  • PSYC 2 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY

    4 Units - 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1   OR PSYC 1H   AND PSYC 10  , PSYC 10H  , MATH 10  , ECON/MGT 10  , OR ECON/MGT 10H  
    This course introduces students to the fundamentals of psychological research methods. Students will apply the scientific method in conducting research, analyzing data, interpreting results and writing a research report using current American Psychological Association formatting. The course is recommended as the third course in the psychology major sequence following completion of Introductory Psychology (PSYC 1 ) and Statistical Methods for the Behavioral Sciences (PSYC 10 ) courses. C-ID: PSY 200. NR
  
  • PSYC 3 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1  or PSYC 1H  
    This course is an introduction to the interaction of physiology and behavior. Students will examine the role of neuroanatomy, endocrinology in human behavior, emotions, and cognition. The course is recommended for students majoring in psychology to better understand the importance of physiological perspectives of experience and behavior. Credit may be earned for either PSYC 3 or 3H, but not both. C-ID: PSY 150. NR
  
  • PSYC 3H PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1  or PSYC 1H  
    This course is an introduction to the interaction of physiology and behavior. Students will examine the role of neuroanatomy, endocrinology in human behavior, emotions, and cognition. The course is recommended for students majoring in psychology to better understand the importance of physiological perspectives of experience and behavior. Honors enrichment includes: limited size, additional reading and analysis of primary sources, and greater levels of discussion about and participation in psychological research. Credit may be earned for PSYC 3 or 3H, but not both. NR
  
  • PSYC 3L PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY LAB

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1  or PSYC 1H  and prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in PSYC 3  
    This introductory science laboratory course surveys structure and function of the nervous system, psycho-physical research, and scientific research methodology. Students will engage in hands-on physiological psychology demonstrations and data collection in order to investigate the link between mind and brain, such as dissections, electroencephalograms, galvanic skin response, and other physiological indicators of perception. Main topics include neuroanatomy, behavioral neuroscience, consciousness, attention, emotion, stress, and sensation and perception. NR
  
  • PSYC 5 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN SEXUALITY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1  or PSYC 1H  
    This course focuses on biopsychosocial aspects of human sexuality from childhood to old age. This course will examine male and female sexual anatomy, the reproductive process, atypical sexual behaviors, as well as sexual disorders and sexually transmitted infections and their prevention and treatment. Credit may be earned in either PSYC 5 or 5H, but not both. C-ID: PSY 130. NR
  
  • PSYC 5H PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN SEXUALITY HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1  or PSYC 1H  
    This course focuses on biopsychosocial aspects of human sexuality from childhood to old age. This course will examine male and female sexual anatomy, the reproductive process, atypical sexual behaviors as well as sexual disorders and sexually transmitted infections and their prevention and treatment. Honors class will feature limited class size, extensive reading and writing on sexual behaviors and disorders. Credit may be earned in either PSYC 5 or 5H, but not both. NR
  
  • PSYC 6 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY-LIFESPAN

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course examines the biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial developments that occur across the human lifespan from conception to death. The course provides an overview of various theories of development, empirical findings, and other issues relating to particular stages in the human life cycle. C-ID: PSY 180. NR
  
  • PSYC 7 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1  
    This course presents a study of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial processes of human development from conception through adolescence within cultural and family contexts. It introduces the theories, research, and applications that constitute the field of child development, both typical and atypical, examining both traditional approaches and recent innovations. Topics address the physical, motor, perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and social areas of development. The course discusses issues related to intellectual functioning, learning, personality, social roles and relationships, and adjustment. The course meets Title 22 Licensing and California Child Development Permit requirements. PSYC 7 is also listed as HD 7; credit will be given in either area, not both. C-ID: CDEV 100. NR
  
  • PSYC 9 INTRODUCTION TO COGNITION

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course introduces basic concepts in cognitive psychology with a focus on the understanding of cognitive functioning and associated theories. Topics include perception, attention, mental representation, memory, reasoning and problem solving, decision making, vision, and language. NR
  
  • PSYC 10 STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: MATH 253  
    This course presents the statistical concepts and methods most widely used in behavioral and social science research. Students study the principles of descriptive and inferential statistics, concentrating on the correct analysis of data relating to practical behavioral problems, and the assumptions underlying statistical inferences. The course is recommended as the second course in the psychology major sequence following completion of the introductory course (Psychology 1) and is intended to build an adequate foundation for the study of research methods (Psychology 2). Credit may be earned in either PSYC 10 or 10H, but not both. C-ID: SOCI 125 NR
  
  • PSYC 10H STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: MATH 253  
    This honors course presents the statistical concepts and methods most widely used in behavioral and social science research. Students study the principles of descriptive and inferential statistics, concentrating on the correct analysis of data relating to practical behavioral problems, and the assumptions underlying statistical inferences. The course is recommended as the second course in the psychology major sequence following completion of the introductory course (Psychology 1) and is intended to build an adequate foundation for the study of research methods (Psychology 2).Honors students use SPSS to analyze a real-life data set, and then present research results in A.P.A. formatting and presentation style. Credit may be earned in either PSYC 10 or 10H, but not both. C-ID: SOCI 125 NR
  
  • PSYC 11 INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1  
    What is Language and how is it related to Psychology? The production and comprehension of language is one of the most complex aspects of human cognition. This course will give an overview of the aspects of language and how it is acquired by and functions in the developing brain. Topics include the sound system, word structure, sentence structure, and meaning in human language, as well as how these aspects of communication are acquired naturally and fairly effortlessly by children. NR
  
  • PSYC 13 PSYCHOLOGY OF REASONING AND PROBLEM SOLVING

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: WR 1  
    This course studies the nature of critical thinking, and models and strategies of reasoning and problem solving. Topics include common fallacies of reasoning, self-regulation in the thinking process, the relationship between thought and language, the detection of psychological myth, hypothesis testing, and the application of critical thinking skills to complex issues of everyday life. Credit may be earned in either PSYC 13 or PSYC 13H , but not both. NR
  
  • PSYC 13H PSYCHOLOGY OF REASONING AND PROBLEM SOLVING HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: WR 1 
    This course studies the nature of critical thinking, and models and strategies of reasoning and problem solving. Topics include common fallacies of reasoning, self-regulation in thinking, the relationship between thought and language, the detection of psychological myth, hypothesis testing, and the application of critical thinking skills to complex issues of everyday life. This honors course is enriched through extensive hands-on training with a toolkit for critical thinking and research, which helps students evaluate sources of information as well as find high-quality scientific sources. Additionally, the honors course provides opportunities for students to share their research findings in group discussions as well as formal presentations. Class size is limited. Credit may be earned in either PSYC 13  or PSYC 13H, but not both. NR
  
  • PSYC 15A FACULTY MENTORED INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY A

    2 Units - 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC transferability contingent upon individual UC acceptance due to variable topics
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1  or PSYC 1H  
    Recommended Preparation: PSYC 2  or PSYC 10 ; at least one other Psychology course in addition to PSYC 1  
    This research course provides hands-on experience for conducting independent psychological research while under the guidance of a a faculty mentor. Students learn to access research databases related to the psychology field, collaborate effectively on a research team, design a study that adheres to appropriate ethical guidelines, write an IRB proposal, and present their design in a research conference setting. NR
  
  • PSYC 20 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course is an introduction to the psychology of gender. The course explores gender distinctions and gender roles and their influences on women and men individually and collectively. The emphasis is on methods used by psychologists to study gender differences and how scientific and cultural assumptions about the sexes are reflected in psychological research. Special attention will be paid to the issues that affect women and men in their personal, professional and political relationships. NR
  
  • PSYC 30 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1 /PSYC 1H   and/or SOC 1 /SOC 1H  
    This course is a survey of the major theories, concepts, and empirical research findings in social psychology. The course examines the relationship between the individual and group, and engages such topics as social beliefs and judgments, social influence, conformity, persuasion, prejudice, aggression, and altruism. PSYC 30 is also listed as SOC 30  ; credit will be given in either area, not both. C-ID: PSY 170. NR
  
  • PSYC 32 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1 
    This course examines major topics in the field of personality, including theoretical approaches, research methods, and assessment measures. The course discusses the role of biology, environment, and culture on learning, health, and motivation in personality development. It also explores the philosophies and historical contributions of key figures to the study of personality. NR
  
  • PSYC 33 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1  
    This introductory course in adjustment and relationships explores cognitive and behavioral approaches to the understanding of human functioning (e.g., personality development, interpersonal relationships, and self-motivation). Students apply course concepts to commonly faced problems and the management of their own behavior. C-ID: PSY 115. NR
  
  • PSYC 37 ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1  or PSYC 1H  
    This course provides a research-based introduction to the major maladaptive patterns of human behavior. Students will explore historical and current psychological perspectives and research findings on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental problems such as disorders relating to anxiety, mood, personality, sexual functioning, psycho-physiology, schizophrenia, and gender identity. Credit may be earned in either PSYC 37 or 37H, but not both. C-ID: PSY 120. NR
  
  • PSYC 37H ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1  or PSYC 1H  
    This course provides a research-based introduction to the major maladaptive patterns of human behavior. Students will explore historical and current psychological perspectives and research findings on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental problems such as disorders relating to anxiety, mood, personality, sexual functioning, psycho-physiology, schizophrenia, and gender identity. Honors class will feature limited class size, more opportunities for student to assess and diagnose an individual with a mental disorder, additional reading and writing on disorders, greater levels of participation in and discussions about mental disorders and treatment. Credit may be earned in either PSYCH 37 or 37H, but not both. C-ID: PSY 120. NR
  
  • PSYC 100 CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY

    1.5 Units - 1.5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1   
    PSYC 60 is an introduction to the profession of psychology. This course includes presentations by practicing psychologists who describe their research and daily activities. Local university representatives outline their psychology programs. The course is designed for students who have completed the introductory psychology course and are seeking further information before deciding on psychology as a potential major or career. PSYC 100 was formerly offered as PSYC 60. NR
  
  • PSYC 115B FACULTY MENTORED INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY B

    2 Units - 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Prerequisite: PSYC 1   or  PSYC 1H  
    Recommended Preparation: PSYC 2   or PSYC 10 ; PSYC 15A , or similar experience, is strongly recommended.
    This research course provides hands-on experience for conducting independent psychological research while under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students learn to access psychology’s research databases, collaborate effectively on a research team, design and conduct a study in compliance with appropriate ethical guidelines, perform data analyses, and present their research findings in a research conference setting. This course is an extension of Psych 15A where students will complete, analyze and present results from their pilot study designed in Psych 15A. PSYC 115B was formerly offered as PSYC 15. NR
  
  • PSYC 126 PSYCHOLOGY OF EXPERT LEARNING

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201  
    This course presents highly effective, research validated concepts and strategies known to promote greater learning and academic success for new as well as more experienced students. The course also helps students, including psychology majors, achieve the personal and professional competencies expected for successful undergraduate and post-graduate coursework and the workplace. PSYC 126 was formerly offered as PSYC 26. NR
  
  • PSYC 167 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: PSYCHOLOGY

    1 Unit - 1 hour lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Limitation: Students must be concurrently enrolled in 7 units, including CWE. Application must be approved by CWE coordinator.
    This course provides students an opportunity for supervised work experience. Students extend their classroom-based learning by working at a job related to their major and to their occupational goal. Student, instructor, and employer will cooperatively develop a minimum of three learning objectives. One unit of credit will be awarded for each 75 hours of paid or 60 hours of volunteer employment for successful completion of learning objectives, and for attendance at scheduled seminar sessions. PSYC 167 was formerly offered as CWE 167. NR

Reading

  
  • RD 74 CRITICAL READING

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: WR 1  or WR 1H  
    This course addresses the relationship between critical reading and critical thinking. The course emphasizes the development of reading skills that facilitate the interpretation, analysis, criticism and advocacy of ideas encountered in academic, professional, and personal environments. NR
  
  • RD 171 EFFICIENT AND FLEXIBLE READING

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    This course is designed to improve reading comprehension, flexibility, and efficiency, and to expand college-level vocabulary. The course introduces strategies that allow students to match their rate of reading to the material and to their purpose. The course is intended for students who are proficient in basic reading skills. NR
  
  • RD 370 READING FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Reading 370 is designed to prepare students for college-level reading. The course presents strategies for improving comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills, and introduces students to a variety of study techniques. Students practice these techniques using selections from textbooks in various disciplines including the natural sciences, the social sciences, business and humanities. This course is recommended for students who are not reading at the college level. NR
  
  • RD 372 READING LABORATORY

    0.5 Unit - 1.5 hours learning center 1.5 hours reading center
    Corequisite: ESL 201 ESL 301 ESL 370 ESL 384 ESL 394 ; ESS 310 ESS 315 ESS 340 ESS 345 ; RD 74 RD 171 ; WR 201 WR 301  or WR 399  
    This open-entry/open-exit reading laboratory is a self-directed lab for students enrolled in the specified corequisite courses. Students are assigned to specific modules of instruction based on their needs and abilities, and identified objectives. In assigned modular work, students practice strategies for pre-reading, literal and critical comprehension, and vocabulary development. This course is offered on a pass/no-pass basis only. Students must complete at least 24 hours in the Reading Lab and successfully complete assignments to earn credit. R-E-3

Real Estate

  
  • RE 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: REAL ESTATE

    1 Unit - 1 hour lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Limitation: Application must be approved by CWE coordinator.
    This course provides students an opportunity for supervised work experience. Students extend their classroom-based occupational learning by working at a job related to their major and to their occupational goal. Student, instructor, and employer will cooperatively develop a minimum of three learning objectives. One unit of credit will be awarded for each 75 hours of paid or 60 hours of volunteer employment for successful completion of learning objectives, and for attendance at scheduled seminar sessions. A maximum of four units may be applied toward major requirements for a certificate. NR
  
  • RE 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: REAL ESTATE

    2 Units - 2 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Limitation: Application must be approved by CWE coordinator.
    This course provides students an opportunity for supervised work experience. Students extend their classroom-based occupational learning by working at a job related to their major and to their occupational goal. Student, instructor, and employer will cooperatively develop a minimum of three learning objectives. One unit of credit will be awarded for each 75 hours of paid or 60 hours of volunteer employment for successful completion of learning objectives, and for attendance at scheduled seminar sessions. A maximum of four units may be applied toward major requirements for a certificate. NR
  
  • RE 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: REAL ESTATE

    3 Units - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Limitation: Application must be approved by CWE coordinator.
    This course provides students an opportunity for supervised work experience. Students extend their classroom-based occupational learning by working at a job related to their major and to their occupational goal. Student, instructor, and employer will cooperatively develop a minimum of three learning objectives. One unit of credit will be awarded for each 75 hours of paid or 60 hours of volunteer employment for successful completion of learning objectives, and for attendance at scheduled seminar sessions. A maximum of four units may be applied toward major requirements for a certificate. NR
  
  • RE 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: REAL ESTATE

    4 Units - 4 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Limitation: Application must be approved by CWE coordinator.
    This course provides students an opportunity for supervised work experience. Students extend their classroom-based occupational learning by working at a job related to their major and to their occupational goal. Student, instructor, and employer will cooperatively develop a minimum of three learning objectives. One unit of credit will be awarded for each 75 hours of paid or 60 hours of volunteer employment for successful completion of learning objectives, and for attendance at scheduled seminar sessions. A maximum of four units may be applied toward major requirements for a certificate. NR
  
  • RE 170 REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    This fundamental real estate course covers the basic laws and principles of California real estate, focusing on the background and terminology needed to pursue advanced study in specialized courses. Topics include encumbrances, agency, contract law, finance, appraisal, escrow, taxation, fair housing, and real estate licensing law. The course is required of those preparing for the real estate salesperson license examination, and it applies toward the state’s elective educational requirements for the broker’s examination. NR
  
  • RE 172 REAL ESTATE PRACTICE

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: RE 170  
    This course provides a thorough review of the day-to-day operations in real estate operations and brokerages, and provides practical experience for new agents. Topics include listing, prospecting, advertising, financing, sales techniques, escrow, property management, and ethics. The Department of Real Estate requires completion of this course before obtaining a real estate salesperson license. The course also applies toward the state’s educational requirements for the broker’s examination. NR
  
  • RE 174A LEGAL ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE I

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: RE 170 
    This course presents a comprehensive overview of the laws that affect real estate transactions and the real estate profession in California. Topics include: real estate law including rights incident to property ownership and management, agency, agency law, fair housing law, environmental law, and contract law. This course applies toward the State’s elective educational requirements for the Salesperson License and core educational requirements for the broker’s exam. This course also applies toward Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) basic education. NR
  
  • RE 175 REAL ESTATE FINANCE

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: RE 170 
    This course covers lending institutions, the government’s role in real estate finance, primary and secondary mortgage markets, lending instruments; and basic financial concepts of mortgage lending, property valuation, real estate investment, escrow, and federal laws affecting real estate. The course applies toward the state’s statutory educational requirements for real estate salespersons and brokers. NR
  
  • RE 176A REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL I

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: RE 170 
    This is an introductory course covering the purposes of appraisals; the appraisal process; and the different approaches, methods, and techniques used to determine the value of various types of property. Course focus will be on residential and single-unit property. The course applies toward the state’s educational requirement for an appraisal license as well as a broker’s license. It partially fulfills the 18-month requirement for full licensing as a real estate salesperson. NR
  
  • RE 190 ESCROW I

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: RE 170 
    This course covers the principles and current practices of the escrow process in California. Topics include terminology, documentation, escrow instructions, encumbrances, interest adjustments, reconveyance, mortgages, insurance, taxes, and fees, other processing details pertinent to the handling of an escrow from inception to closing including fiduciary and ethical responsibilities. This course is one of the elective courses for the real estate salesperson or broker license requirement as set forth by the California Bureau of Real Estate (BRE). NR
  
  • RE 195 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT I

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    This course covers the professional management of investment properties such as single-family, multi-family, commercial, and industrial properties. Focus is on current marketing strategies, accounting, and maintenance procedures used by professional management firms. The course is intended for the property owner or the real estate practitioner who wishes to specialize in property management. Course applies toward the California Bureau of Real Estate’s educational requirements for licensees. NR
  
  • RE 250 REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON’S LICENSE PREPARATION

    1 Unit - 1 hour lecture
    Recommended Preparation: RE 170  and RE 172  
    This course covers fundamental information concerning the practice of real estate and assists those preparing for the real estate salesperson license examination. Emphasis is placed on real estate licensing, contract law, agency law, taxation, appraisal, and escrow. NR

Sign Language

  
  • SIGN 21 BEGINNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to understand and communicate in American Sign Language (ASL). The course introduces the language of sign; the manual alphabet (finger spelling); and the basic vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and conversational conventions of ASL. The emphasis is on ASL as a visual-gestural language and on the unique cultural and linguistic features of the Deaf community. SIGN 21 is equivalent to two years of high school ASL. NR
  
  • SIGN 22 BEGINNING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: SIGN 21  
    This course is designed to further develop the student’s ability to understand and communicate in American Sign Language (ASL). The emphasis is on expanding ASL vocabulary and finger-spelling skills and on syntactical accuracy. This course discusses the appropriate use of sign language in various social contexts and examines cultural versus pathological perspectives on Deafness. SIGN 22 is equivalent to three years of high school ASL. NR
  
  • SIGN 23 INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: SIGN 22  
    This course is designed to further expand the student’s ability to comprehend and communicate in American Sign Language (ASL). The emphasis is on the continued acquisition of ASL vocabulary and syntactical accuracy; increased proficiency in finger spelling; and advanced expressive skills. The course also introduces ASL literature in depth, the history of sign language, regional and international variations in the language, Deaf customs, and culturally appropriate behavior in the Deaf community. SIGN 23 is equivalent to four years of high school ASL. NR
  
  • SIGN 24 INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: SIGN 23  
    This course is designed to increase the student’s ability to comprehend and converse in ASL and refines receptive and expressive skills. Students view story narratives, a novel-length story in ASL, and also actively participate in classroom activities. Classroom discussions center around aspects of daily life and culture in the Deaf community. SIGN 24 continues to build upon acquired grammar and introduces more complex grammatical structures. This course is taught in ASL. NR
  
  • SIGN 180 SIGN LANGUAGE CONFERENCE

    0.5 Unit - 1.5 hours learning center
    Transfers: CSU
    Corequisite: SIGN 21 SIGN 22  or SIGN 23  
    This open-entry/open-exit, pass/no-pass course offers conference instruction with Sign language instructors for students enrolled in specified corequisite courses. The course focus is on exercises and assignments to improve students’ receptive and expressive ability with fingerspelling, classifiers, referential space, and non-manual markers in American Sign Language (ASL). Students must complete at least 24 hours in the Language Center during the semester and participate in no less than four conferences in order to receive credit. R-E-3

Sociology

  
  • SOC 1 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course explains how society shapes people’s lives and how individual behavior is largely shaped by the groups to which we belong. The course investigates the structure and function of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts. Since all human behavior is social, the subject matter of sociology is vast, ranging from the intimate family to the hostile mob; from organized crime to religious cults; from the division of race, gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture; and from the sociology of work to the sociology of the media. Credit in either SOC 1 or 1H, but not both. C-ID: SOCI 110. NR
  
  • SOC 1H INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course explains how society shapes people’s lives and how individual behavior is largely shaped by the groups to which we belong. The course investigates the structure and function of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts. Since all human behavior is social, the subject matter of sociology is vast, ranging from the intimate family to the hostile mob; from organized crime to religious cults; from the division of race, gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture; and from the sociology of work to the sociology of the media. As an honors course enrichment is achieved through limited class size, seminar format, more extensive reading and discussion of major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings. Credit in either SOC 1 or 1H, but not both. C-ID: SOCI 110. NR
  
  • SOC 2 SOCIAL PROBLEMS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    The course examines major social phenomena in contemporary society. Subjects such as population growth, environmental degradation, the global assembly line, racism, ageism, economic inequality, urban poverty, domestic violence and drugs are emphasized. Students explore, evaluate and seek solutions to world problems. C-ID: SOCI 115. NR
  
  • SOC 3 GLOBAL SOCIOLOGY: CHANGE IN THE MODERN WORLD SYSTEM

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course analyzes the major revolutionary changes in human societies that have occurred over the past few hundred years up to the present time. The course discusses the radical new version of human society that has accompanied the spread of global capitalism: political and cultural transformations, the life-style adjustments that have coincided with these grand social trends and an unprecedented level of global inequality. This course introduces students to the macrosociological perspective studying the development of the capitalist world system, how this system impacts politics, culture and the economy, and resistance to the growth of global capitalism. NR
  
  • SOC 10 INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course is designed to give the student a sociological understanding of the family in a historical and cultural context. The focus is on the family as a social institution – a set of structured social arrangements for meeting certain human needs – and the larger social forces that shape its structure. The course explores how wealth, race, gender and sexuality produce diverse family forms and household arrangements, especially within late twentieth century US society. Topics covered include dating, marriage, cohabitation, divorce, single parent families, blended families, issues related to work and the family, children and parents divorce, remarriage and public policy. C-ID: SOCI 130. NR
  
  • SOC 15 SOCIALIZATION OF THE CHILD - CHILD, FAMILY, COMMUNITY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1  or PSYC 1H SOC 1  or SOC 1H  
    This course examines the influence of major socializing agents - family, school, peers, media, and community - on the developing child the course addresses historical, cultural, and socioeconomic factors that affect a child’s socialization, as well as issues confronting children with special needs and resources available for interventions. Emphasis is placed on the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. This course is of particular interest to students preparing for a career working with children. It also meets Title 22 licensing requirements for childcare providers. SOC 15 is also listed as HD 15 ; credit will be given in either area, not both. C-ID: CDEV 100. NR
  
  • SOC 19 THE SOCIOLOGY OF SEX AND GENDER

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    The course introduces students to the discipline of sociology and to the specific area of gender roles. Focusing on research, both in the United States and globally, it provides an in-depth, multidisciplined survey of gender stressing the interlocking nature of race, class, and gender. The course highlights other disciplines to demonstrate their influence on the thinking of gender roles and the creation of beliefs about women and men, masculinity and femininity. C-ID: SOCI 140. NR
  
  • SOC 20 ETHNIC AND MINORITY GROUP RELATIONS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course introduces the principles and processes that shape the patterns of minority-majority relations, focusing on racial and ethnic groups in the United States. The course examines the social, cultural and economic causes and consequences of prejudice, discrimination, racism, classism, and sexism. It offers a sociological framework to address immigration, the growing diversity in the United States, and racial and ethnic struggles worldwide. C-ID: SOCI 150. NR
  
  • SOC 23 SOCIOLOGY OF POPULAR CULTURE

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC credit pending
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 , ESL 201 , or WR 399  
    This course analyzes the emergence and shifts in popular culture up until the current day–from local newspapers to social media conglomerates. Case studies of media companies such as the Walt Disney Company will be used to trace changes in popular culture, especially production, sales and synergy. The growth of ‘new’ media outlets on social media and tabloid journalism will also be covered. While there is a focus on media the course will cover other elements of pop culture, including movies, TV, games, toys, theme parks, sports, technology and politics. Attention is given to uncovering connections between popular culture and gender, race, and class. NR
  
  • SOC 30 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1 /PSYC 1H  and/or SOC 1 /SOC 1H  
    This course is a survey of major theories, concepts, and empirical research findings in social psychology. The course examines the relationship between the individual and the group, and engages such topics as social beliefs and judgments, social influence, conformity, persuasion, prejudice, aggression, and altruism. SOC 30 is also listed as PSYC 30 ; credit will be given in either area, not both. NR

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 1 BEGINNING SPANISH I

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course is designed to develop the fundamentals of communicating in Spanish, including listening comprehension, reading, and basic conversation. The emphasis is on comprehension of spoken and written Spanish. Students actively participate in classroom oral activities. This course also introduces beginning writing skills and presents general aspects of Hispanic daily life and culture. Throughout the course, the role of grammar is secondary to that of acquiring basic competence in Spanish. SPAN 1 is taught in Spanish. Credit may be earned in either SPAN 1 or 1H, but not both. C-ID: SPAN 100. NR
  
  • SPAN 1H BEGINNING SPANISH I HONORS

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course is designed to develop the fundamentals of communicating in Spanish, including listening comprehension, reading, writing and basic conversation. Grammar instruction enhances reading comprehension and writing accuracy. Students actively participate in classroom oral activities. In addition, this course presents general aspects of Hispanic daily life and culture. This honors course will be enriched through limited class size, oral presentations, expanded assignments and participation in cultural activities. Field trip required. SPAN 1H is taught in Spanish. Credit may be earned in either SPAN 1 or 1H, but not both. C-ID: SPAN 100. NR
  
  • SPAN 2 BEGINNING SPANISH II

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: SPAN 1  or two years of high school Spanish
    This course is designed to expand the fundamentals of communicating in Spanish, including listening comprehension, reading, writing and basic conversation. The emphasis is on the comprehension of spoken and written Spanish. Students actively participate in classroom oral activities. This course expands beginning writing skills and presents more information about Hispanic daily life and culture. Throughout the course the role of grammar is secondary to that of acquiring basic competence in Spanish. SPAN 2 is taught in Spanish. C-ID: SPAN 110. NR
  
  • SPAN 3 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2  or three years of high school Spanish
    This course is designed to develop further the student’s ability to comprehend and converse in Spanish and continues to expand student’s skills in reading and writing. Students actively participate in classroom oral activities and read essays and fiction in Spanish. The course reviews first year Spanish grammar and introduces intermediate grammatical concepts. SPAN 3 presents additional aspects of Hispanic daily life and culture. SPAN 3 is taught in Spanish. C-ID: SPAN 200. NR
  
  • SPAN 4 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: SPAN 3  or four years of high school Spanish
    This course is designed to increase the student’s ability to comprehend and converse in Spanish and refines reading and writing skills. Students read essays and fiction in Spanish and also actively participate in class activities. Class discussions center around aspects of Hispanic daily life and culture. Spanish 4 continues to build upon earlier language structures and further expands advanced grammatical structures. SPAN 4 is taught in Spanish. C-ID: SPAN 210. NR
  
  • SPAN 10 INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: SPAN 2  or three years of high school Spanish
    This course is designed to improve the student’s ability to comprehend native spoken Spanish and increase oral fluency. Reading and writing activities enable students to acquire new vocabulary and structures and examine various aspects of Hispanic culture. NR
  
  • SPAN 11 ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: SPAN 3  or SPAN 10  
    This course is designed to increase the student’s ability to comprehend native spoken Spanish and increase oral fluency. Reading, watching films and written and oral responses enable the student to acquire new vocabulary and structures and examine various aspects of Hispanic culture. NR
  
  • SPAN 180 SPANISH LANGUAGE CONFERENCE

    0.5 Unit - 1.5 hours learning center
    Transfers: CSU
    Corequisite: SPAN 1 SPAN 1H SPAN 2 SPAN 3 SPAN 4 SPAN 10  or SPAN 11  
    This open-entry/open-exit, pass/no-pass course offers conference instruction with Spanish language instructors for students enrolled in specified corequisite courses. The course focus is on exercises and assignments to improve students’ speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar skills in native Spanish. Students must complete at least 24 hours in the Languages Center during the semester and participate in no less than four conferences in order to receive credit. R-E-3

Sustainability and Resource Management

  
  • SRM 80 INTRODUCTION TO THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course lays the foundation for the study of global sustainability. With universal foundation/framework, this course provides students with a basic understanding of environmental systems and interrelationship and effect of humans upon the environment. Topics include a historical overview of sustainability and the current problems and issues related to establishing sustainable practices in resource management and conservation of natural resources. Students will examine environmental and urban resource issues, strategies, and tools to investigate and analyze sustainable practices. Students will learn the aspects of systems thinking as it relates to solving sustainability challenges. SRM 80 was formerly offered as SRM 180. NR
  
  • SRM 85 SOCIETY AND SUSTAINABILITY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course explores key global challenges, such as population growth and resource consumption and how they are creating a greater urgency to develop and promote theories, methods, and practices that foster sustainability in our society, to include analysis of the origins and environmental impacts of consumer culture, social media tools and community based outreach models to address the needs of developing sustainability programs. SRM 85 was formerly offered as SRM 185. NR
  
  • SRM 90 SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR COMMUNITIES

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course investigates the nexus between communities and sustainability. Topics include sustainability in the context of urban systems and how these systems should be studied in light of sustainability concerns. This course will consider the impact urban systems have on the environmental systems that support them. Students will study ways we account for costs, benefits, and the environment utilizing the International City Council Management system, Triple Bottom Line tool. Students will examine how decisions are made at the local level and will understand the regulatory framework for sustainability in California and the United States. SRM 90 was formerly offered as SRM 190. NR
 

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