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

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Course Information

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.

 

Management

  
  • MGT 10H STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS HONORS

    3 Units - 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 253  with a ‘C’ or better
    Recommended Preparation: ECON 1  or ECON 1H  or ECON 2  or ECON 2H  strongly recommended
    This introductory honors course presents statistical concepts and methods used extensively in economics, business, social sciences, psychology, life and health sciences, and education including computer-based statistical analysis. Students study descriptive and inferential statistics and perform statistical analysis. Emphasis is on problem solving and interpretation. This honors course is enriched through a course project that applies statistical analysis to a case study and is shared through a class presentation. Credit may be earned in MGT 10 or 10H, but not both. Also listed as ECON 10 or 10H; credit may be earned in one course, not all. NR
  
  • MGT 12A THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course introduces the law as an instrument of social and political control in society while focusing on fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions, including its effects on managerial decision-making and methods of resolving disputes. 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. Credit may be earned in either MGT 12A or 12AH, but not both. C-ID: BUS 125. NR
  
  • MGT 12AH THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course introduces the law as an instrument of social and political control in society while focusing on fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions, including its effects on managerial decision-making and methods of resolving disputes. 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. The honors course will be enriched through limited class size, seminar format, and a collaborative project. Credit may be earned in either MGT 12A or 12AH, but not both. C-ID: BUS 125. NR
  
  • MGT 68 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course is a college-level overview of how traditional business functions are influenced by global cultures, geography, economics, and technology and how globalization generally impacts world markets. Emphasis is on preparing students to do business in the international marketplace. Integrated into the course is an evaluation of domestic and foreign economic and business issues; international trade; foreign currency exchange; global finance markets; and global, cultural and economic diversities. MGT 68 was formerly offered as MGT 268. NR
  
  • MGT 102 PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR BUSINESS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    This course is designed to increase students’ communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal, in business settings. Students will plan, outline, research, organize, prepare, and deliver platform presentations on topics related to business. The course introduces strategies for listening critically, taking a position on a business topic and expressing that position, and adapting presentations to specific audiences. The course also introduces techniques for reducing stress, improving diction, and using visual aids in a business presentation. NR
  
  • MGT 104 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    Prerequisite: WR 1  OR WR 1H 
    This course is designed to help students develop and refine the written and oral skills necessary to communicate effectively in a business environment. Students plan, compose, and evaluate a variety of written business communications; write reports; make oral presentations; and practice editing and business grammar skills. C-ID: BUS 115. NR
  
  • MGT 105 PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: WR 1  and MATH 253  
    This course covers the proper management of personal incomes and expenditures using criteria, methodology and resources for effective financial planning. Topics include the study of inflation and business cycles; career planning; money/credit management; insurance analysis; investment and retirement planning; and tax strategies. The course uses an integrative approach that focuses on practical financial decisions making as well as the social, psychological and physiological contexts in which those decisions are made. Students will examine their relationship with money, set personal goals and develop a plan to meet those goals. MGT 105 is also listed as ECON 105 ; credit will be given in either area, not both. NR
  
  • MGT 115 DIVERSITY, BUSINESS AND THE WORKPLACE

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    This course examines cultural diversity as a driver of organizational and business success as well as the knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead, manage, and interact effectively within diverse business environments. The course explores the influence that historical, social, and cultural experiences and perspectives have in the work place and reviews existing legislation relevant to workplace diversity. This course is valuable for students that seek leadership positions within multicultural environments. NR
  
  • MGT 120 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    This course surveys business management principles and practices. It includes a study of organizational theory; planning and control techniques, strategies of organization and control; and the managerial decision-making processes. NR
  
  • MGT 125 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    This course explores the application of behavioral theory to management practices in order to help students understand business organizations and to take effective action within them. A key area of focus is developing and applying management skills, which include understanding individual differences and diversity, working effectively in teams, motivating and influencing others, active listening, leadership techniques, and managing organizational change. Discussions explore organizational behavior in a variety of business environments, including businesses of different sizes, (e.g. micro, small, medium, and large); and businesses at different stages of development, (e.g., at start-up, growth, maturity, and decline). NR
  
  • MGT 135 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    This course is an introduction to the marketing system as it functions within the economy. Course topics include product development, pricing, distribution, and promotion. Students will analyze case studies, examining strategies and tactics that reflect current developments in marketing. NR
  
  • MGT 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: MANAGEMENT

    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
  
  • MGT 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: MANAGEMENT

    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
  
  • MGT 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: MANAGEMENT

    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
  
  • MGT 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: MANAGEMENT

    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
  
  • MGT 203 BUSINESS ENGLISH

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    This course is designed to refine and hone the student’s skills in written and spoken English as used in business, professional, or technical settings. The course studies the conventions of English grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, word usage, and style at a professional level and with the precision required in business. NR
  
  • MGT 235 ADVERTISING

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    This course examines the role of advertising in business and introduces an integrated approach to market communications. The course analyzes the various forms of communication, including print, radio and broadcast advertising; sales promotion; public relations; and direct response marketing. It also explores influences on consumer and business audiences, as well as basic strategies for research; media planning and buying; ad creation; and the role of advertising agencies. NR
  
  • MGT 269 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    This course offers a comprehensive survey of international marketing, addressing participants, opportunities, and cultural considerations. The course focuses on marketing research techniques, strategies, planning, organization, control, and finance as they pertain to the international arena and to management problems. NR
  
  • MGT 282 RETAIL MANAGEMENT

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    This course provides a comprehensive review of the basic principles of retailing. It includes a study of consumer behavior, product analysis, location and store layout, personnel administration, buying and handling merchandise, financial merchandise planning and management, and promotional strategies. NR
  
  • MGT 288 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    This course introduces the functions of effective human resource management that help organizations achieve success. It emphasizes ways that human resource management can provide a competitive edge for an organization and be a fundamental element of its organizational strategy. The course examines techniques of human resource planning; recruiting, selecting, training, and evaluating personnel; compensation and benefits administration; and union/management relations. NR

Marine Science

  
  • MS 20 INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY

    4 Units - 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 ESL 201  or WR 399  
    This is an introductory course studying the physical and chemical properties of the ocean. The principles and components of the dynamic ocean system will be surveyed, including the current techniques for measurement of the physical properties of the oceanic environment. The laboratory will focus on the measurement techniques used by oceanographers to discover how the ocean system works. Field trips may be required. NR

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 2 PRE-CALCULUS

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 124  with a ‘C’ or better
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course is designed for students who seek a better understanding of and preparation for mathematics prior to enrolling in a calculus course. Topics include the complex number system; elementary functions, including polynomial, rational, algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions; polar coordinates and parametric equations; relations and their graphs; and methods for solving linear and non-linear systems of equations. C-ID: MATH 155. NR
  
  • MATH 3A ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 2  with a ‘C’ or better
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course covers basic concepts of analytic geometry, limits and continuity; and differentiation and integration of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic and hyperbolic functions. Applications include related rates and optimization problems. L’hospital’s rule is studied. Credit may be earned in MATH 3A or 3AH, but not both. C-ID: MATH 211. NR
  
  • MATH 3AH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I HONORS

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 2  with a ‘C’ or better and scoring at least 80% on the MATH 3AH Placement Test
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course covers basic concepts of analytic geometry, limits and continuity; and differentiation and integration of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic and hyperbolic functions. Applications include related rates and optimization problems. L’hospital’s rule is studied. This is the Honors version of MATH 3A. It covers the above topics in a more thorough and rigorous manner and covers more realistic applications in greater detail. Research projects are used to explores connections with other sciences. Credit may be earned in MATH 3A or 3AH, but not both. C-ID: MATH 211. NR
  
  • MATH 3B ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 3A  or MATH 3AH  with a ‘C’ or better
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course continues the study of single-variable differential and integral calculus begun in Math 3A. It covers techniques of integration; applications of integration; parametric and polar equations; and improper integrals. Sequences, infinite series, power series and Taylor’s formula are studied. Credit may be earned in either MATH 3B or 3BH, but not both. C-ID: MATH 221. NR
  
  • MATH 3BH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II HONORS

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 3A  or MATH 3AH  with a ‘C’ or better and scoring at least 80% on the MATH 3BH Placement Test
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course continues the study of single-variable differential and integral calculus begun in Math 3A. It covers techniques of integration applications of integration; parametric and polar equations; and improper integrals. Sequences, infinite series, power series and Taylor’s formula are studied. This is the Honors version of Math 3B. It covers the above topics in a more thorough and rigorous manner and covers more realistic applications in greater detail. Research projects are used to explore connections with other sciences. Credit may be earned in either MATH 3B or 3BH, but not both. C-ID: MATH 221. NR
  
  • MATH 4A ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 3B  or MATH 3BH  with a ‘C’ or better  
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course studies vectors and parametric equations, partial differentiation, functions of two or more variables, gradients, higher-order derivatives, multiple integrals, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, vector functions and their derivatives, vector fields, surface and line integrals, the theorems of Green and Stokes, and the Divergence Theorem. MATH 4A may be taken concurrently with MATH 24  and/or MATH 26 . C-ID: MATH 230. NR
  
  • MATH 5 MATHEMATICS FOR LIBERAL ARTS STUDENTS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 253  with a ‘C’ or better
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course examines the nature of mathematics and its role in society, history of mathematical ideas and methods and the use of mathematics in problem solving. The major categories of mathematics will be studied including probability, graph theory, codes and coding, and mathematics as applied to the sciences, social sciences, and other disciplines, and to real-world consumer applications. NR
  
  • MATH 8 COLLEGE ALGEBRA

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 253  with a ‘C’ or better 
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course examines algebraic topics and elementary functions for those seeking preparation prior to enrolling in a calculus course for non-STEM majors. Course topics include equations and inequalities, relations and functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices and determinants, sequences and series, limits, the binomial expansion, and curve sketching techniques. C-ID: MATH 150. NR
  
  • MATH 10 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 253   with a ‘C’ or better
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course teaches students to collect, organize, describe, and analyze data using the appropriate statistical tools, including graphical and numerical techniques. Students study the measures of central tendency, dispersion, and correlation; laws of probability; and laws of statistical estimation, including the use of z-, t-, Chi-square-, and F-distributions to perform confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and ANOVA. Students use a calculator and/or computer to analyze a set of data. The course stresses the application of statistical analysis to the natural, social, and business sciences and to the understanding and use of numerical data by the general public. C-ID: MATH 110. NR
  
  • MATH 11 A BRIEF COURSE IN CALCULUS

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 8  with a ‘C’ or better
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course focuses on the application of concepts in calculus to business, economics, and the social and biological sciences. Topics include limits, derivatives, integrals, and differential equations as applied to functions of one or more variables. The course is designed for students who need only one semester of calculus. C-ID: MATH 140. NR
  
  • MATH 20 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 253  with a ‘C’ or better
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in a section of TU 301  designated for the use of the Math Center strongly recommended.
    This course is designed for current and prospective teachers who seek to improve their knowledge of elementary mathematics. Topics covered include: problem-solving techniques; numeration and whole numbers; integers, rational numbers and real numbers; ratios, proportions, decimals and percents; set theory; elementary number theory. NR
  
  • MATH 24 ELEMENTARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 3B  or MATH 3BH  with a ‘C’ or better
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course includes the study of first-order differential equations; second- and higher-order linear differential equations; equations with constant coefficients; the Laplace transform; systems of equations; series solutions; and the numerical methods of solutions with applications to physics and engineering. MATH 24 may be taken concurrently with  MATH 26  and/or MATH 4A . Credit may be earned in either MATH 24 or MATH 24H , but not both. C-ID: MATH 240. NR
  
  • MATH 24H ELEMENTARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS HONORS

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 3B  or MATH 3BH  with a ‘C’ or better
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course includes the study of first-order differential equations; second- and higher-order linear differential equations; equations with constant coefficients; the Laplace transform; systems of equations; series solutions; and the numerical methods of solutions with applications to physics and engineering. This is the Honors version of MATH 24 . It covers the above topics in a more rigorous manner and covers more realistic applications in greater detail. Research projects are used to explore connections with physics and engineering and to model and solve real world applications. MATH 24H may be taken concurrently with MATH 26  or MATH 4A . Credit may be earned in either MATH 24  or 24H, but not both. C-ID: MATH 240. NR
  
  • MATH 26 INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 3B  or MATH 3BH  with a ‘C’ or better
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course introduces the concepts of linear algebra. Studies include vectors; vector spaces and subspaces; matrices; systems of linear equations; dimension; determinants; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; and linear transformations and their applications. MATH 26 may be taken concurrently with MATH 24  or MATH 4A . C-ID: MATH 250. NR
  
  • MATH 30 COMPUTER DISCRETE MATHEMATICS I

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 2 with a ‘C’ or better
    This course is designed primarily for computer science majors. Areas of study include logic, proofs, basic structures, algorithms, integers, matrices, induction, recursion, counting principles, discrete probability, inclusion-exclusion, and graphs and trees. This course is also listed as CS 6A ; credit will be given in either area, not both. C-ID: COMP 152. NR
  
  • MATH 31 COMPUTER DISCRETE MATHEMATICS II

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite:Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 2 with a ‘C’ or better
    This course is designed primarily for computer science majors. Major topics include include propositional logic, proofs, relations, graphs, trees, Boolean Algebra, and modeling computation. This course is also listed as Computer Science 6B; credit will be given in either area, not both. NR
  
  • MATH 124 TRIGONOMETRY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 253 with a ‘C’ or better
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course introduces circular and trigonometric functions, their inverses and interrelationships, focusing on both the unit circle and right triangle methodologies. Topics include graphing, conditional equations, laws of sines and cosines, vectors, complex numbers, polar coordinates, and DeMoivre’s Theorem. NR
  
  • MATH 253 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 353  with a ‘C’ or better
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended
    This course is the continuation of elementary algebra and is intended to prepare students for subsequent math classes. It includes the study of the real number system, open sentences in one variable, polynomials, factoring, systems of linear equations, rational numbers, and functions. The course also covers irrational and complex numbers, quadratic equations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and quadratic relations and systems. NR
  
  • MATH 310 PRE-STATISTICS

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 351  with a ‘C’ or better
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in TU 301  strongly recommended.
    This course is designed for non-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students who seek a better understanding of and preparation for mathematics prior to enrolling in statistics. Topics include arithmetic computations; set notation and Venn diagrams; percents, ratios and proportions; basic graphs and data analysis; linear equations and inequalities; functions; systems of linear equations; exponents and polynomials; roots and radicals basics; and basic exponential and logarithmic functions. NR
  
  • MATH 350A WHOLE NUMBERS MODULE

    0.5 Unit - 0.5 hour lecture
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrently enrollment in TU 301  is strongly recommended.
    MATH 350A includes a series of online instructional videos and exercises. This module defines whole numbers and introduces operations, rounding, and order of operations with whole numbers using a problem-solving approach. This course is offered pass/no-pass only. NR
  
  • MATH 350B FRACTIONS PART 1 MODULE

    0.5 Unit - 0.5 hour lecture
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrently enrollment in TU 301  is strongly recommended.
    MATH 350B includes a series of online instructional videos and exercises. This module defines fractions and mixed numbers and introduces multiplication and division with fractions and mixed numbers using a problem-solving approach. This course is offered pass/ no-pass only. NR
  
  • MATH 350C FRACTIONS PART 2 MODULE

    0.5 Unit - 0.5 hour lecture
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrently enrollment in TU 301  is strongly recommended.
    MATH 350C includes a series of online instructional videos and exercises. This module introduces addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers, their comparison, and applications of the order of operations using a problem-solving approach. This course is offered pass/no-pass only. NR
  
  • MATH 350D DECIMALS MODULE

    0.5 Unit - 0.5 hour lecture
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrently enrollment in TU 301  is strongly recommended.
    MATH 350D includes a series of online instructional videos and exercises. This module defines decimals, introduces operations, rounding and order of operations with decimals using a problem-solving approach. This course is offered pass/no-pass only. NR
  
  • MATH 350E RATIOS AND PROPORTIONS MODULE

    0.5 Unit - 0.5 hour lecture
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrently enrollment in TU 301  is strongly recommended.
    MATH 350E includes a series of online instructional videos and exercises. This module defines ratios and proportions using a problem-solving approach. This course is offered pass/no-pass only. NR
  
  • MATH 350F PERCENTS PART 1 MODULE

    0.5 Unit - 0.5 hour lecture
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrently enrollment in TU 301  is strongly recommended.
    MATH 350F includes a series of online instructional videos exercises. This module defines percents, introduces conversions of decimals and fractions into percents and vice a versa, and uses percents in solving word problems. This course is offered pass/ no-pass only. NR
  
  • MATH 350G PERCENTS PART 2 MODULE

    0.5 Unit - 0.5 hour lecture
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrently enrollment in TU 301  is strongly recommended.
    MATH 350G includes a series of online instructional videos and exercises. This module covers applications of percents, including calculating percentage increases and decreases, sales tax, commissions, discounts, and interest using a problem-solving approach. This course is offered pass/no-pass only. NR
  
  • MATH 350H MEASUREMENT AND GEOMETRY

    0.5 Unit - 0.5 hour lecture
    Recommended Preparation: Concurrently enrollment in TU 301  is strongly recommended.
    MATH 350H includes a series of online instructional videos and exercises. This module covers the conversions within and between the British and metric units of measurement as well as procedures to calculate perimeter, circumference, area and volume using a problem-solving approach. This course is offered pass/ no-pass only. NR
  
  • MATH 351 ARITHMETIC REVIEW AND PRE-ALGEBRA MATHEMATICS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Corequisite: MATH 351L  
    Recommended Preparation: MATH 350A MATH 350B MATH 350C MATH 350D MATH 350E MATH 350F MATH 350G  or MATH 350H  
    This course reviews the fundamentals of arithmetic computation with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Students focus on developing estimating skills and solving a variety of problems using ratios and proportions, percents, measurements in US and metric units, and geometric formulas. The course is designed for students who need a rapid review before taking a more advanced mathematics course. NR
  
  • MATH 351L MATH 351 LEARNING ASSISTANCE

    0 Units - 1 hour learning center
    Corequisite: MATH 351  
    This zero-unit, open-entry/open-exit course provides supplemental learning assistance to students concurrently enrolled in MATH 351 . R-E-99
  
  • MATH 353 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA

    5 Units - 5 hours lecture
    Prerequisite: Placement by current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 351  with a ‘C’ or better  
    Corequisite: MATH 353L  
    This is the first course in algebra. The course introduces signed numbers, equations and inequalities, graphs, linear equations, functions, and polynomials. Students perform arithmetic operations with a real numbers and algebraic expressions; graph and solve linear equations and inequalities; and perform algebraic operations with polynomials, rational expressions, and equations. This course is similar to the first year of high school algebra. NR
  
  • MATH 353L MATH 353 LEARNING ASSISTANCE

    0 Units - 1 hour learning center
    Corequisite: MATH 353  
    This zero-unit, open-entry/open-exit course provides supplemental learning assistance to students concurrently enrolled in MATH 353 . R-E-99

Mathematics: Special Services

  
  • MSS 325 BASIC ARITHMETIC SKILLS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Limitation: Placement in this course is based on learning disability assessment, eligibility, and an individual education plan
    Although this course is open to anyone, it is designed for students with learning disabilities who need to review the fundamentals of arithmetic computation. Course topics include adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions; converting fractions, decimals, and percents; solving word problems; and calculating ratios and proportions. NR

Music

  
  • MUS 1 THE BASICS OF MUSIC

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course is a study of the basic principles and structures of music, including rhythm and pitch notation, basic properties of the sound, counting, major and minor scales, key signatures, intervals, triads and dominant seventh chords. It is designed to develop the student’s basic skills in music reading, sight singing, and aural identification, as well as handwritten notation. The course is recommended for music majors but is open to all students. Credit may be earned in either MUS 1 or MUS 1H , but not both. C-ID: MUS 110. NR
  
  • MUS 1H THE BASICS OF MUSIC HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This honors course is a study of the basic principles and structures of music, including rhythm and pitch notation, basic properties of the sound, counting, major and minor scales, key signatures, intervals, triads and dominant seventh chords. It is designed to develop the student’s basic skills in music reading, sight singing, and aural identification, as well as handwritten notation. This honors course will be enriched through limited class size, seminar format, more extensive reading and research assignments, and a songwriting project. Credit may be earned in either MUS 1  or MUS 1H, but not both. C-ID: MUS 110. NR
  
  • MUS 2H MUSIC THEORY AND CULTURE HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC credit pending
    This course gives students opportunity to learn music theory from a beginning stage with a historical and global cultural approach. Students develop their capacity to create exercises of their own and learn the material by appreciating the cultural aspect. Musical elements such as rhythm, pitch, form, basic chord progressions, timbre, and texture are covered in musical literature. This course is a beginning level and no knowledge of music is required. This honors course includes music theory materials with a greater emphasis on applications. Concert attendance may be required. C-ID: MUS 110. NR
  
  • MUS 3 HARMONY I

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 1 
    This course is required for music majors and involves an intensive study of diatonic harmony in major and minor modes, roman numeral analysis of chords and their voice leading; figured bass symbols, part-writing using root position triads and dominant seventh chord; harmonization of the given melody with non-chord tones, triads, seventh chords, inversions of triads and seventh chords, three types of six-four chords, tonal harmonic progressions, and cadences. The student will study the writing of diatonic melodies and harmonies. Sight-singing, keyboard harmony, ear training and dictation are included. C-ID: MUS 120. NR
  
  • MUS 4 HARMONY II

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: MUS 3  
    Intense study of diatonic harmony in major and minor modes including non-chord tones, treatment of seventh chords, secondary functions and modulations to relative as well as closely related keys. The student will study the writing of two part counterpoint, singing, and recognition of diatonic single melodies as well as four-part harmony. Sight-singing, keyboard harmony, ear training and dictation are included. C-ID: MUS 130. NR
  
  • MUS 5 HARMONY III

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: MUS 4  
    This course studies chromatic harmonic elements (secondary functions, modulatory techniques, mode mixture, Neapolitan chords, augmented chords, augmented sixth chords, and enharmonic spellings). Students will study the application of these chromatic harmonic elements in musical masterworks of the second half of the nineteenth century; analyze the usage of chromatic chords, their preparation and resolution; and create examples of chromatic writing. The course will include sight-singing, ear training, keyboard harmony and dictation of chromatic melodies, harmonic dictation of two, three and four-part textures, and rhythmic dictation. This course is required for all music majors. C-ID: MUS 140. NR
  
  • MUS 6 HARMONY IV

    4 Units - 4 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: MUS 5  
    This course studies harmony of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries focusing on different techniques including ninth, eleventh, and thirteen chords; Impressionism; church modes, altered harmony; secundal and quartal harmony; polychord construction and polytonal concepts; twelve-tone system; minimalism; chance music; neotonalism; and sound mass. Students are required to compose short musical fragments and complete presentations on composers who developed these topics and/or compose pieces of music involving one or more of these techniques. Musicianship (ear training, dictation, keyboard harmony, and sight-singing) is included. This course is required of all music majors. C-ID: MUS 150. NR
  
  • MUS 7 POP SONG WRITING

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 1  
    Study and training on the usage of the traditional musical elements necessary to build popular songs. The elements include intervals, chords, chord progressions, scales, modes, rhythms, meters, cadences, modulations, structures, melodic treatment, and the relationship between lyrics and music. NR
  
  • MUS 20 MUSIC APPRECIATION

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course introduces skills for listening to music, with an emphasis on the Euro-Western classical music traditions. Students will learn to identify components of music such as meter, texture, tempo, dynamics, orchestration and style characteristics. Students will also learn biographical information regarding significant composers, as well as cultural, economic, political, religious, and social contexts in which these traditions have existed. May require attendance at live concerts. Credit may be earned in either MUS 20 or MUS 20H , but not both. C-ID: MUS 100. NR
  
  • MUS 20H MUSIC APPRECIATION HONORS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course introduces skills for listening to music, with an emphasis on Euro-Western classical music traditions. Students will learn to identify components of music such as meter, texture, tempo, dynamics, orchestration and style characteristics. Students will also learn biographical information regarding significant composers, as well as cultural, economic, political, religious, and social contexts in which these traditions have existed. May require attendance at live concerts. Students in this Honors course will also learn biographical information on secondary composers, listen to and discuss additional repertoire, and write a term paper on a genre or composer. Credit may be earned in either MUS 20  or 20H, but not both. C-ID: MUS 100. NR
  
  • MUS 21 WORLD MUSIC

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course introduces skills for listening to music within both Western and non-Western musical traditions. Students study vocal and instrumental traditions, as well as musical components such as tempo, dynamics, texture, orchestration, form, and style characteristics. Students also consider historical, cultural, socio-economic, religious, and/or political contexts and issues that bear upon the music. Attendance at live concerts may be required. NR
  
  • MUS 27 HISTORY OF JAZZ

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course introduces the history and development of musical styles, genres, forms, techniques, musicians, and the social-political, and economic contexts of jazz. Emphasis is on history, musicians, the nature of the styles, and the various other contexts of jazz. May require attendance at live concerts. NR
  
  • MUS 28 HISTORY OF ROCK MUSIC

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course traces the development and history of rock music in the United States. Students study musical, sociological and political aspects of rock music as well as important people, ensembles, and institutions of the genre. The course includes a general study of musical elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm and orchestration as they pertain to the diverse styles of rock music. Attendance at live concerts may be required. NR
  
  • MUS 38 IRVINE VALLEY CHORALE

    2 Units - 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUS 1 
    The Chorale focuses on the rehearsal and performance of repertoire for mixed voices both a cappella and accompanied, from a variety of style periods, and in a variety of languages. Public performance is required for credit. NR
  
  • MUS 39 IRVINE VALLEY MASTER CHORALE

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only
    Recommended Preparation: Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUS 1  
    The Chorale focuses on the study, rehearsal, and performance of repertoire for mixed voices both a capella and accompanied, from a variety of style periods, and in a variety of languages with an emphasis on the development of individual musicianship and the skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Public performance, both on and off campus, in formal concerts, is required for credit. C-ID: MUS 180. R-E-3
  
  • MUS 40 WIND SYMPHONY

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: Not a beginning instruments course. Students must have previous band or orchestral wind or percussion instrument training and experience.
    The Wind Symphony performs wind and percussion literature from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods, as well as twentieth century and contemporary works including, the performance of both professional and student new compositions. The repertoire varies each semester. Instrumentation will vary according to the demands of the literature. The emphasis is on a high degree of individual musicianship and the skills needed to within an ensemble. Participation in formal concerts, both on and off campus, is required. C-ID: MUS 180. R-E-3
  
  • MUS 42 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: Not a beginning instruments course. The student must already have played string, wind or percussion instrument in an orchestra.
    The Symphony Orchestra performs orchestral repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods, as well as twentieth century and contemporary works including, the performance of both professional and student new compositions. The repertoire varies each semester. Instrumentation will vary according to the demands of the literature. The emphasis is on a high degree of individual musicianship and the skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Participation in formal concerts, both on and off campus, is required. C-ID: MUS 180. R-E-3
  
  • MUS 44 GUITAR ENSEMBLE

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: Students must have previous classical guitar training. Not a beginning instruments course.
    The Guitar Ensemble performs repertoire for multiple guitars in both large and small ensembles, from Renaissance music to contemporary literature, including the performance of both professional and student new compositions. Emphasis is on a high degree of individual musicianship, sight-reading, and ensemble performance. Participation in formal concerts, both on and off campus, is required. R-E-3
  
  • MUS 46 JAZZ ENSEMBLE

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Limitation: By audition only.
    Not a beginning instruments course. Students should have previous experience playing saxophone, trumpet, trombone, keyboard or rhythm section instruments. The Jazz Ensemble focuses on the rehearsal and performance of standard jazz specific repertoire for big band ensembles ranging from swing to contemporary genres including the performance of both professional and student new compositions. The repertoire varies each semester. Instrumentation will vary according to the demands of the repertoire. The emphasis is on a high degree of individual musicianship and the skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Participation in formal concerts, both on and off campus, is required. C-ID: MUS 180. R-E-3
  
  • MUS 50 APPLIED MUSIC: INSTRUMENTAL

    0.5 Unit - 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Corequisite: MUS 53  
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course provides one half-hour individual lesson per week in a traditional band or orchestral instrument or classical guitar with an instructor on the Applied Music faculty. A performance for a faculty jury is required at the end of the semester. The course is designed for the music major whose performance ability is at a college level. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. R-E-3
  
  • MUS 51 APPLIED MUSIC: KEYBOARD

    0.5 Unit - 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Corequisite: MUS 53 
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course provides one individualized keyboard lesson per week with an instructor on the Applied Music faculty. Performances for a faculty jury will be required at the end of the semester. The course is designed for the music major whose performance ability is at a college level. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Students will be required to attend concerts. R-E-3
  
  • MUS 52 APPLIED MUSIC: VOICE

    0.5 Unit - 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Corequisite: MUS 53 
    Limitation: By audition only
    This course provides one half-hour individual voice lesson per week with an instructor on the Applied Music faculty. Performances for a faculty jury will be required at the end of the semester. The course is designed for the music major whose performance ability is at a college level. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. R-E-3
  
  • MUS 53 APPLIED MUSIC PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

    0.5 Unit - 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    MUS 53 is required of all auditioned music majors enrolled in MUS 50 , MUS 51  or MUS 52 . It is designed to teach, train and prepare students for a successful career in music. Students are required to perform repertoire or exercises associated with their Applied Music area, critique the performances of their peers, and plan for, manage and achieve success both while in college and beyond college. Students also participate in and attend concerts, recitals and master classes; organize and prepare programs; critique each others’ performances, learn how to manage and execute all aspects of pre- and post-performance production, listen to presentations from and meet with professional musicians and IVC music alumni and learn to apply expected professional standards and obligations of being a professional in the many related professions. R-E-3
  
  • MUS 54 PIANO I

    2 Units - 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course provides group piano instruction for beginners. It emphasizes basic technical and interpretive skills. The course presents the foundations of keyboard musicianship, including standard music notation; pentascales; and tonic, dominant and subdominant harmonies. Practice outside of class and concert attendance are required. Practice pianos are available on campus. Students are limited to enrollment in four piano courses (MUS 54, 55, 56, 57, 62, or 65) for a maximum of 8 units. NR
  
  • MUS 55 PIANO II

    2 Units - 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 54  
    This course provides group piano instruction for second semester piano students. It introduces short classical repertoire, continues the development of technical and interpretive skills, and expands upon the foundations of keyboard musicianship. Regular practice outside of class and concert attendance are required. Practice pianos are available on campus. Students are limited to enrollment in four piano courses (MUS 54, 55, 56, 57, 62, or 65) for a maximum of 8 units. NR
  
  • MUS 56 PIANO III

    2 Units - 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 55 
    This course provides group piano instruction at the intermediate level. Students focus on the performance of repertoire from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods, as well as popular compositions. The course stresses various aspects of piano technique, including major and minor scales; arpeggios in three octaves; keyboard harmonizations; and stylistic interpretation. Regular practice outside of class and concert attendance are required. Practice pianos are available on campus. Students are limited to enrollment in four piano courses (MUS 54, 55, 56, 57, 62, or 65) for a maximum of 8 units. NR
  
  • MUS 57 PIANO IV

    2 Units - 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 56 
    This course provides group instruction in piano at the advanced level. The course focuses on the historical background and theoretical structure of works from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods; and on the analysis and criticism of each performance through teacher and group discussion. Preparation for performances includes research and listening in addition to much practice. Students strengthen and refine skills in style, interpretation, and technique, participating in both individual and group assignments. Practice and recital attendance are required. Practice pianos are available on campus. Students are limited to enrollment in four piano courses (MUS 54, 55, 56, 57, 62, or 65) for a maximum of 8 units. NR
  
  • MUS 59 PIANO PERFORMANCE AND ENSEMBLE

    1 Unit - 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 57  
    The Piano Performance Ensemble performs solo and collaborative repertoire from Baroque to contemporary commissioned works. Instrumentation will vary according to the demands of the literature. The emphasis is on the development of individual musicianship and collaborative playing. Participation in formal concerts is required. R-E-3
  
  • MUS 62 COLLABORATIVE PIANO

    1.5 Units - 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 59  
    This course studies the techniques of instrumental and vocal collaboration. An overview of chamber music repertoire will be reviewed. Particular emphasis will be given to style, interpretation and techniques of collaborative playing and sight-reading. Students are limited to enrollment in four piano courses (MUS 54, 55, 56, 57, 62, or 65) for a maximum of 8 units. NR
  
  • MUS 65 PIANO ACCOMPANYING

    1.5 Units - 1 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 59  
    This course is designed to give students experience and technique for instrumental and vocal accompaniment. Students will perform a variety of pieces in class, receiving critique on balance, phrasing, and tempos. Students will be coached on watching and following soloists, rehearsal practices, and how to support the soloist throughout the process of performing. In the class, there will be mock experiences where students will have to adapt to soloists that skip sections, get lost, or need additional support during a concert. Emphasis will also be given to style, interpretation and techniques of accompanying and sight-reading. Students are limited to enrollment in four piano courses (MUS 54, 55, 56, 57, 62, or 65) for a maximum of 8 units. NR
  
  • MUS 80 VOICE I

    2 Units - 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 1 
    This course introduces students to vocal techniques for the unamplified voice, with a special emphasis on body alignment; breathing; and free, efficient tone production. Students perform vocal literature from a variety of cultures and genres, including art songs, folk songs, and songs of the musical theatre. Concert attendance may be required. NR
  
  • MUS 81 VOICE II

    2 Units - 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: Prior completion of MUS 80 .
    This course provides continued instruction in vocal techniques for the unamplified voice, with a special emphasis on registration, resonance, and performance considerations. Students perform in class vocal literature for a variety of genres, including art songs, folk songs, and songs of the musical theatre. The course introduces repertoire in English, as well as Italian and other Romance languages. Concert attendance may be required. NR
  
  • MUS 82 VOICE III

    2 Units - 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: Prior completion of MUS 81 .
    This course is designed to give singers regular opportunities to perform in class and in public. Students concentrate on applying strategies to further enhance diction, breath support, care of the voice, and expression. They evaluate their own singing technique and receive written and verbal feedback from each other and the instructor. The focus of the repertoire varies each time the course is offered. Attendance at concerts may be required. NR
  
  • MUS 83 GUITAR I

    2 Units - 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUS 1 
    This is a course emphasizing beginning guitar techniques and repertoire focused on the first position. Topics include playing position, tuning, free and rest strokes, alternation, naming of fingers, chords, and arpeggios. The student is introduced to musical notation, time and counting. In the study of the first position, the student is exposed to sharps, flats, natural signs, and key signatures. Students will perform two-part pieces. The course is designed for beginning guitarists and/or guitarists with no music reading background. Field trips may be required. NR
  
  • MUS 84 GUITAR II

    2 Units - 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 83  
    This is a course emphasizing guitar level II techniques and repertoire. Topics include chords, music in two lines, ligado techniques, dotted notes, dynamic markings, and tempo indications. The student will be introduced to Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern pieces in the 2nd through 4th positions, This course is designed for intermediate guitarists with some music reading background. Field trips may be required. NR
  
  • MUS 85 GUITAR III

    2 Units - 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 84  
    MUS 85 emphasizes guitar techniques, repertoire and interpretation for playing in the 5th through 7th positions. Topics include reading in the higher positions, contrapuntal music, harmonics, and ornamentation. The student will study and play a variety of exercises and repertoire representative of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods as well as selected compositions from the modern folk and pop music genre. The course is designed for those guitarists who are approaching advanced levels with a strong music reading background. Field trips may be required. NR
  
  • MUS 86 CLASSICAL GUITAR IV

    2 Units - 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This is a course emphasizing advanced classical guitar techniques, repertoire, interpretation, history and performance practice as it relates to the various style periods. The course is designed to take the student to the next level of both technique and musicianship. Topics include reading in the higher positions, contrapuntal music, harmonics (natural and artificial), ornamentation and improvisation. The student will study Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern pieces in all positions. Further topics include accompanying techniques, reading from figured bass and other continuo skills. Alternate tunings including various open tunings will be discussed. This course includes solo and small ensemble repertoire as well as repertoire for large ensembles of multiple guitars. NR
  
  • MUS 87 JAZZ AND POPULAR VOICE

    2 Units - 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: MUS 180
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 1  
    Introduction to the study and performance of songs in the popular and jazz idioms. Topics include vocal production, microphone techniques, and styles. Includes in-class performance. NR
  
  • MUS 112 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

    2 Units - 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 1  and MUS 3  
    This course provides instruction on currently used electronic equipment such as computers, synthesizors, mixing boards, microphones and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI). Students learn how to operate these equipment using the computer as a controller with current software. Emphasis is placed on technical aspects with a creative approach. NR
  
  • MUS 113 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC BUSINESS

    2 Units - 2 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU
    This course presents an overview of the business and legal aspects of the music industry. Topics include: record contracts, publishing, licensing, distribution, and copyright. In addition, the duties and responsibilities of producers, agents, managers, promoters and performing artists will be covered extensively. NR
  
  • MUS 255 BEGINNING PIANO PEDAGOGY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 57 MUS 59 , or minimum of four years of piano studies.
    MUS 255 examines a variety of published pedagogy methods and music conservatory traditions for teaching beginning piano. Students study pedagogy tools, music education software, music games, and pedagogy traditions from around the world such as the Kodaly Method, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, and Suzuki Method. This course will emphasize how to set up the hand position of a beginning student as well as varying approaches to teaching musical expression. It will discuss different learning modalities and how to work with students with special needs. Students will create lesson plans for private and group instruction for different age groups and will be evaluated on their teaching. Guest teachers will present monthly on varying topics. Students will be required to observe master teachers. NR
  
  • MUS 256 INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED PIANO PEDAGOGY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
    Recommended Preparation: MUS 57 MUS 59 , or minimum of 4 years of piano studies.
    This course examines a variety of published pedagogy methods and music conservatory traditions for teaching intermediate and advanced piano. Students will study pedagogy tools and traditions from around the world. This course will emphasize how to set up the hand position and technique of an intermediate and advanced student as well as varying approaches to teaching musical expression. Students will learn tools for motivating teenage students and taking their practicing skill to a more advanced level. Students will create lesson plans for private and group instruction for different age groups. Students will receive evaluation on their teaching. Guest teachers will present monthly on varying topics. Students will be required to observe master teachers on and off campus. NR

Nutrition

  
  • NUT 1 PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course provides a thorough introduction to the principles of nutrition and their application in wellness and disease. The course includes discussions of the role, function and sources of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water; food pyramids, diets, and fads; food safety; changing nutritional needs; and global issues such as world hunger. Emphasis is on assessing nutritional information and applying it to the individual diet. NR
  
  • NUT 2 SPORT NUTRITION

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    This course provides a thorough introduction to the principles of nutrition as applied to sport. The course will provide the student with a basic understanding of how nutrition affects physical performance and sport. The course will focus on understanding how nutritional choices can be modified to maximize performance potential. This will include an overview of the basic food groups (carbohydrate, fats, and protein), energy metabolism, vitamins and minerals, hydration, ergogenic aids, special populations, weight management, and training/performance diets. An emphasis will be placed on applying the principles to designing a nutritional program for an athlete. NR

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Introduction to Philosophy explains the tools and methods of the philosopher and introduces a few representative philosophical issues. Typical issues are the free will problem, the problem of personal identity, the question of God’s existence, and the question of the nature of knowledge of the external world. C-ID: PHIL 100. NR
  
  • PHIL 2 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 , WR 399  or ESL 201  
    This philosophy course examines the concept of morality and ethics, ethical theories, and applications of theory to issues of our day. C-ID: PHIL 120. NR
  
  • PHIL 3 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC

    3 Units - 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: WR 201 , WR 399  or ESL 201  
    The course introduces principles of valid reasoning of deductive logic. The course concentrates on formal techniques of sentential logic. C-ID: PHIL 110. NR
 

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