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  • Registration Begins: July 5, 2023
  • Classes Begin: August 28, 2023
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The courses provided below are introductory-level offerings that are available this Fall. To access a comprehensive list of all our course options along with their respective requirements, please visit our Fall Schedule.

 
Arts
    • Animation

      ANIM 100  Digital Paint and Ink
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 71

      Illustration skills used in digital animation and game production. Focuses on digital illustration tools, including painting and drawing using vector and bitmap for animation environments.


      ANIM 101A  Drawing - Gesture and Figure
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 71

      Contemporary and traditional approaches to sketching the human figure using drawing techniques for rapid visualization. Emphasizes and develops perceptual and technical skills for capturing basic visual mechanics of motion and gesture.


      ANIM 108  Principles of Animation
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 71

      Principles of drawing for traditional animation concentrating on the mechanics of movement, timing, and emotion for the creation of expressive line drawings.

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    • Architecture - Design

      ARCH 180  Science Concepts for Sustainable Design and Environmental Control
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Simplified and contextualized science concepts focused on sustainable design and environmental control. Applicable elements from several disciplines will be brought together and investigated in a non-mathematical and experiential format. Topics such as human thermal comfort, thermal energy, solar geometry, insolation, and energy conservation will be examined in the context of the built environment.

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    • Architecture - Foundational Skills

      ARCH 141  Design Drawing and Communication
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54

      Architectural drawing techniques including graphic standards, scales, orthographic, paraline, and perspective projections. Field trips required.

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    • Audio Arts

      MUSA 100  Fundamentals of Audio Technology
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: CMUS 100 X)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Fundamental terminology, equipment, techniques, and technical concepts related to audio technology. Topics include the basic principles and practices of signal flow, analog audio, digital audio, computer workstations, musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), synthesis, and sound recording utilizing modern hardware and software. These topics will be explored from a technical perspective.


      MUSA 110  Acoustics for Audio Production
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Scientific and practical concepts of acoustic sound for audio production. Topics include the science of sound, sound generation, sound in the free field, acoustic spaces, psychoacoustics, and techniques for acoustic management. Students will be able to critically analyze acoustic phenomena and apply this knowledge in audio production settings.


      MUSA 120  Electronic Music
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: CMUS 110 X)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Creative techniques and elements of electronic audio. Topics include digital audio workstations, musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), synthesis, sampling, sequencing, editing, composition, arranging, and mixing. Compositions are expected of students utilizing electronic audio techniques.

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    • Culinary Arts

      CUL 101  Professional Cooking Foundations
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Foundational skills required for future culinary course work. Topics include professionalism, food safety, menus and recipes, equipment identification, knife care and use, weights and measures, culinary nutrition, and principles of cooking.


      CUL 105  Baking and Pastry I
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, C-ID #: HOSP 180 X)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Preparation of baked goods and pastries, including breads, cakes, icing, laminated pastries, cookies, pies, tarts, and frozen and plated desserts.


      CUL 111  Exploring Beverages
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Study of grapes and winemaking, spirits processing, and beer making. History, geography, evaluation, and a comparative tasting of wines, spirits, and beers. Selection, storage, service of wines, wine lists, wine pricing. Evaluation of wine and food pairings. Exploration of nonalcoholic beverages and the role they play in the restaurant industry. Note: Students must be 21 years or older with valid photo identification (ID) in order to taste alcoholic beverages. Students under 21 years of age will not be allowed to consume alcoholic beverages.


      CUL 114  Dining Room Service Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Skills and knowledge needed for all aspects of dining room service. Exploration of the various styles of service. Table setting styles, buffet set-ups, wine and beverage service, and service as a sales tool are covered. The safety of both customer and staff are discussed.


      HRM 52  Food Safety and Sanitation
      2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 110)
      Lecture: 36   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Sanitation practices affecting individual and commercial food service operations. Prevention and control of foodborne illnesses through flow of food and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) management. Also includes study of worker safety. Students will take a nationally recognized Food Safety Manager Certification exam as part of this course.


      HRM 56  Hospitality Supervision
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 170 X)
      Lecture: 54   

      Human resource management procedures and skills needed to hire, train, and manage employees in the hospitality industry. Role, responsibilities, and legal issues related to supervision. Application of management techniques including: effective communication, recruitment, selection, training, coaching, team building, performance evaluation, discipline, and conflict management.


      HRM 57  Hospitality Cost Control
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Analyzing and managing food, beverage, labor, and other costs within a hospitality operation. Emphasis on problem solving, applying cost control techniques to maximize profits while managing expenses. Topics include establishing standards, cost-volume-profit analysis, forecasting, purchasing and storage controls, menu costing and pricing, theft prevention, and labor control.


      HRM 59  Introduction to Food and Beverage Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOPS 130)
      Lecture: 54   

      Techniques and procedures of management are explored and developed as they relate to commercial and institutional food and beverage facilities. Topics include functions of management, marketing, menu development, effective cost controls in purchasing, labor and service techniques.

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    • Drone Camera Operator

      PHOT 10  Basic Digital and Film Photography
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      The basic mechanical, optical, and chemical principles of photography, including traditional darkroom techniques and digital image systems. Laboratory experience involves problems related to camera and image editing and output techniques.


      AERO 160  Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic

      4 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: AERO 100

      Piloting of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. This class includes instruction toward Remote Pilot certification Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 licensing. Students will receive instruction on the principles of operating unmanned aircraft systems, pre-flight, flight, and post-flight operations and procedures. Meets the preparation requirements for the FAA Remote Pilot knowledge examination. Field trips are required for this course.

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    • Fashion Design

      FASH 8  Introduction to Fashion
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Fashion industry as a whole, including raw materials, manufacturing, retailing, technology, world economics, globalization, and careers. Includes apparel design, manufacturing, retail merchandising, sales, promotion, textile production, and career opportunities.


      FASH 10  Clothing Construction I
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Essentials of industry standard apparel construction techniques using a variety of machines and equipment. Students will be given instruction in single needle machine operation, industrial overlock operation, and garment assembly.


      FASH 14  Dress, Culture, and Identity
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      The interrelatedness of socio-psychological, economic, cultural, and political/religious influences on dress, adornment, and fashion in historical perspective. Includes cross-cultural analysis of Western and non-Western dress.


      FASH 17  Textiles
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      Introductory study of the physical and chemical properties of textiles. Textile fiber production, classification, properties, and identification. Textiles coloration and finishing processes. Relationship of fiber characteristics, coloration, and finishing processes to fabric properties, performance, legislation, and care.

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    • Fashion Merchandising

      FASH 8  Introduction to Fashion
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Fashion industry as a whole, including raw materials, manufacturing, retailing, technology, world economics, globalization, and careers. Includes apparel design, manufacturing, retail merchandising, sales, promotion, textile production, and career opportunities.


      FASH 17  Textiles
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      Introductory study of the physical and chemical properties of textiles. Textile fiber production, classification, properties, and identification. Textiles coloration and finishing processes. Relationship of fiber characteristics, coloration, and finishing processes to fabric properties, performance, legislation, and care.


      FASH 59  Fashion Retailing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Overview of fashion retailing, on site environments, online fashion stores, management, and multi-channel retailers. Principles focus on the fashion segment of the retailing industry and the merchandising of fashion products.


      FASH 62  Retail Buying and Merchandising
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 72   
      Advisory: MATH 51

      Principles and practices used in retail buying and merchandising environment. This course emphasizes the buyer's role in merchandising management, quantitative retail formulas, costing calculations, pricing strategies, and managing profit. Students will apply concepts learned using Microsoft Excel.


      FASH 63  Fashion Promotion
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Principles and techniques of integrated marketing communications for apparel wholesale and retail products. Emphasis focuses on principles of integrated marketing and communication strategy, market and consumer research, branding, and the comprehensive nature of promotion in the fashion merchandising environment and emphasizes the changing nature of promotion in a global marketplace.

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    • Fashion Historical Costuming

      FASH 9  History of Fashion
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Survey of Western costume and fashion from antiquity to contemporary times. Emphasis is placed on style development as it relates to social, economic, and political forces, and the relationship of historic styles to current fashion.


      FASH 10  Clothing Construction I
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Essentials of industry standard apparel construction techniques using a variety of machines and equipment. Students will be given instruction in single needle machine operation, industrial overlock operation, and garment assembly.

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    • Game Design

      ANIM 100  Digital Paint and Ink
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 71

      Illustration skills used in digital animation and game production. Focuses on digital illustration tools, including painting and drawing using vector and bitmap for animation environments.


      ANIM 108  Principles of Animation
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 71

      Principles of drawing for traditional animation concentrating on the mechanics of movement, timing, and emotion for the creation of expressive line drawings.


      ANIM 130  Introduction to 3D Modeling
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 71

      Three-dimensional (3D) modeling techniques using animation and gaming industry-standard software.


      ANIM 131  Introduction to Game Design
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 71

      Introduction to game art and game development including the principles, tools, and technologies for designing analog and computer games.

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    • Graphic Design 

      ARTC 100  Fundamentals of Graphic Design
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ARTS 250)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 71
      Advisory: ARTD 15A and ARTD 20

      Fundamentals of graphic design for the commercial art industry. Technology, creativity, design, and production. Adobe Photoshop to produce effective commercial art.


      PHOT 58  Photography & Video Social Media Marketing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Basic photography, video, lighting, and image editing techniques for social media platforms, including live streaming to create and manage image content.

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    • Interior Design

      ID 10  Introduction to Interior Design
      2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   

      Interior design and the planning of total interior environments that meet individual, functional, and environmental needs. Field trips may be required.


      ID 10L  Introduction to Interior Design Laboratory
      1 Unit (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 54
      Corequisite: ID 10 (May have been taken previously)

      Application of the interior design practice and the planning of total interior environments that meet individual, functional, and environmental needs. Field trips may be required.


      ID 14  History of Furniture and Decorative Arts
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Historic development of structure, interior spaces, furniture, and decorative arts throughout the world. Interior architecture is illustrated in this overview of design heritage from antiquity to present. Emphasis is placed on style development as it relates to social, economical, and political influences as well as the use of materials and technology. Field trips may be required.


      ID 20  Color and Design Theory I
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Elements and principles of design and the creative process of identifying and solving interior design problems. Formal visual properties of line, shape, form, pattern, texture, and color are studied in their relationship to the organizational systems and unifying principles that create balanced designs. Portfolio pieces will be produced. Field trips may be required.


      ID 22  Design Drawing for Interior Design
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Communication elements required to convey design ideas to building trades via the written language of design and construction documents. Graphic and drawing techniques, including interior design graphics standards, building construction fundamentals, methods of drawings, computer aided drawing (CAD), and the basics of compiling construction documentation sets. Portfolio pieces will be produced. Field trips may be required.


      ID 37  Business Practices for Interior Design
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Principles, procedures, and systems necessary for interior design professionals to start a business. Emphasis will be placed on contracts, legal issues, budgets, revenue generation, purchasing, billing, compensation and collection, interactions with clients, designers, installers, and suppliers. Field trips may be required.

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    • Journalism

      JOUR 108  Introduction to Public Relations
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: JOUR 150)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 54   

      Theory, principles, and professional practice of public relations. Concepts of planning and executing effective communication strategies including writing news releases and press pieces and writing for and distribution through traditional, online, and social media outlets, for any organization.


      JOUR 114  Student News Media Staff
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: JOUR 130)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 18   Lab: 108

      Newsroom lab setting writing and producing the college student news publications. Researching, writing and editing articles for both publications; photography, videography, and multimedia to create stories and images for print, web and broadcast; layout, design and graphic illustrations. Basic fundamentals of journalism law and ethics.


      JOUR 116  Multimedia Storytelling
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: JOUR 120)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Multimedia storytelling with a journalism emphasis. Techniques explored include the use of video, photos, audio, and text to convey interactive news and feature stories for online publishing. Cultivates skills in interviewing, sourcing and information, gathering content using photographic, audio, and video recording equipment.

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    • Photography - Digital Technician

      PHOT 9  Digital Image Editing for Photographers
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Software and techniques including digital workflow practices, digital image editing, enhancing and retouching methods commonly used in photography.


      PHOT 10  Basic Digital and Film Photography
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      The basic mechanical, optical, and chemical principles of photography, including traditional darkroom techniques and digital image systems. Laboratory experience involves problems related to camera and image editing and output techniques.

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    • Photography - Video Production

      PHOT 9  Digital Image Editing for Photographers
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Software and techniques including digital workflow practices, digital image editing, enhancing and retouching methods commonly used in photography.


      PHOT 10  Basic Digital and Film Photography
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      The basic mechanical, optical, and chemical principles of photography, including traditional darkroom techniques and digital image systems. Laboratory experience involves problems related to camera and image editing and output techniques.


      R-TV 29  Introduction to Audio Production for Film and Television
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Audio production for television, theatrical film and steaming platforms. Hands on practicals capturing dialogue utilizing film production specific digital sound recording equipment. Post production requirements for sound track mixing utilizing digital audio workstation software/hardware. Audio specifications for deliverables. In-depth instruction in sound design and world creation.

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    • Radio Broadcasting - Behind the Scenes

      R-TV 01  Introduction to Electronic Media
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      History, structure, function, economics, content, and evolution of radio, television, film, the Internet, and new media. Includes the social, political, regulatory, ethical, and occupational impact of the electronic media.


      R-TV 10  Radio Programming and Producer Techniques
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Programming, management, and producing techniques for various radio station formats such as music, news, talk, and sports.

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    • Radio Broadcasting - On-Air

      R-TV 01  Introduction to Electronic Media
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      History, structure, function, economics, content, and evolution of radio, television, film, the Internet, and new media. Includes the social, political, regulatory, ethical, and occupational impact of the electronic media.

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    • Television Crew 

      R-TV 19A  Beginning Video Production
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
      Advisory: R-TV 14

      Video production focused on in-studio and on-location single camera film-style production techniques. Introduction to the theory and best practices in the disciplines of digital cinematography, lighting for film and television, dialogue audio recording, in addition to mixing dialogue against sound effects and music. Directing narrative content. Editorial skills development using non-linear editing applications. Production of short-form narrative style content.

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    • Television Production

      R-TV 01  Introduction to Electronic Media
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      History, structure, function, economics, content, and evolution of radio, television, film, the Internet, and new media. Includes the social, political, regulatory, ethical, and occupational impact of the electronic media.


       R-TV 28  Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Writing for cinema and electronic media. Conceptualization, structure, and writing dramatic and non-dramatic scripts for cinema, television, and new media.

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    • Theater - Performance

      SPCH 3  Voice and Diction
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 54   

      Improvement of the speaking voice and oral communication style, including proper control and projection of the voice, vocal expressiveness, articulation, and pronunciation. Develops accuracy of sound production for standard American speech through use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Emphasizes individual diagnosis and extensive oral practice.


      THTR 9  Introduction to Theater Arts
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: THTR 111)
      Lecture: 54   

      Aesthetic, artistic, technical, and business aspects of theater.


      THTR 11  Principles of Acting I
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: THTR 151)
      Lecture: 54   

      Introduction to the basic principles and techniques of acting as an artistic discipline. Analysis of the action, given circumstances, and language of dramatic literature. Rehearsal of monologue and scene work.


      THTR 20  Introduction to Script Analysis for the Theater
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: THTR 114)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: ENGL 67

      Socially conscious and equitable analysis of dramatic literature for practical application in contemporary theater arts. This class focuses on the reading and analysis of dramatic literature written by black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) playwrights. Students may not earn credit for both THTR 20 and ETHS 20.


      THTR 60A  Theater for Young Audiences - Performance
      2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lab: 108

      Rehearsal protocol and technique for performers through the development and production of theater for young audiences. Novice performers are able to experience a full rehearsal process culminating in the practical application of learned principles in a series of public performances at local elementary schools. Field trips are required.

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    • Theater - Technical

      THTR 9  Introduction to Theater Arts
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: THTR 111)
      Lecture: 54   

      Aesthetic, artistic, technical, and business aspects of theater.


      THTR 21  Introduction to Theater Design
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: THTR 172)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Survey of scenery, lighting, properties, costumes, makeup, and sound design for the theater. Through demonstration and laboratory experiences, students will gain an appreciation for theatrical design by learning to identify fundamental principles for creating a design and using standard techniques to communicate a design.


      THTR 13  Play Rehearsal and Performance - Technical
      1-2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: THTR 192)
      (May be taken four times for credit)
      Lab: 54-108
      Prerequisite: Admission by interview

      Planning, preparation, and presentation of college-sponsored dramatic presentations. Emphasis on technical theater, including light, deck, sound, costume, and stage management.


      THTR 18  Technical Theater Practicum
      1 Unit (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: THTR 192)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 54   

      Technical preparation and operation of productions presented to the community. The student will be involved in one or more of the following areas: stage scenery construction, stage lighting set up, property construction, stage sound set up, costume construction and make-up. Crew assignments will be given to the student upon enrollment. The availability of assignments is contingent upon the requirements of the production.


      THTR 14  Stagecraft
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: THTR 171)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Theory and practice of scenery construction, scenic painting, and stage rigging. Practical work in scene construction and rigging with the opportunity to perform these tasks in actual theater situations.


      THTR 22  Stage Lighting
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: THTR 173)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Theory and practice of stage lighting. This course covers the study and execution of stage lighting with an emphasis on lighting instruments, control consoles, color theory, and the necessary paperwork used for conveying the design.

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    • Video Engineering

      ELEC 50A  Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC)
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: Eligibility for MATH 51

      Direct Current (DC) electrical circuits and their applications. Covers DC sources, analysis, test equipment, measurements, and troubleshooting of resistive devices and other basic components. Includes Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's law, and network theorems. (Students seeking a survey course in electronics should take ELEC 10, Introduction to Mechatronics, rather than ELEC 50A or 50B.)


      R-TV 19A  Beginning Video Production
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
      Advisory: R-TV 14

      Video production focused on in-studio and on-location single camera film-style production techniques. Introduction to the theory and best practices in the disciplines of digital cinematography, lighting for film and television, dialogue audio recording, in addition to mixing dialogue against sound effects and music. Directing narrative content. Editorial skills development using non-linear editing applications. Production of short-form narrative style content.


      R-TV 41A  Beginning Video Engineering
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Formerly R-TV 41
      Video engineering for single and multi-camera production systems, post-production systems, and digital content delivery both live (via Over the Air or Streaming) and video on demand business models. Covers the roles and responsibilities of the engineer in charge, technical manager and operations supervisor, and maintenance engineer. Scope of topics include: broadcast and digital cinema camera systems, system design for single and multi-camera productions, digital video capture appliances, video compression standards, system trouble-shooting, signal quality assurance, and standards.

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    • Virtual Reality Design

      ANIM 100  Digital Paint and Ink
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 71

      Illustration skills used in digital animation and game production. Focuses on digital illustration tools, including painting and drawing using vector and bitmap for animation environments.


      ANIM 122  Introduction to Virtual Reality Design and Technology
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 71

      Virtual Reality (VR) tools and technologies for the beginner. Through a series of hands-on projects, the student learns techniques, tools, and the thinking involved in constructing games, narratives, and visual communication using VR.


      ANIM 130  Introduction to 3D Modeling
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 71

      Three-dimensional (3D) modeling techniques using animation and gaming industry-standard software.


      ANIM 131  Introduction to Game Design
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 71

      Introduction to game art and game development including the principles, tools, and technologies for designing analog and computer games.


      ANIM 140  Introduction to 3D Animation
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 71

      Three dimensional (3D) character animation including staging, posing, timing, and motion as used in games, film, and television. Through a series of lectures and projects, the student gets an introduction to the 3D animation industry workflow and thinking.

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Aviation, Electronics, & Manufacturing
    • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

      AIRC 10  Technical Mathematics in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
      2 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 27   Lab: 27

      Develops mathematical skills required for the study and application of air conditioning and refrigeration, including measurements and equations applied to heat loads, air distribution, electricity, and the design of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.


      AIRC 20  Refrigeration Fundamentals
      4 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 71

      Principles of mechanical refrigeration based on the refrigeration cycle and associated mechanical components. Develops skills for interpreting service gauge pressures and sensible temperatures, system dehydration techniques, and the safe handling and containment of refrigerants.


      AIRC 25  Electrical Fundamentals for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
      5 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 72   Lab: 54

      Electrical principles and practices used in air conditioning, refrigeration, and heat pump systems as applied to the development and interpretation of schematics and the sequential approach to wiring circuits including power supplies, motors, and controls. Develops skills for designing electrical circuits, and electrical trouble shooting.

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    • Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology

      No Introduction Courses offered this Fall.

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    • Airframe & Aircraft Maintenance

      AIRM 66A  Aircraft Airframe Maintenance Structures

      13 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 108   Lab: 378

      This course is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration and meets requirements for all Aircraft Powerplant and Airframe Maintenance Technology majors. Structure topics span nomenclature and aerodynamics, set back and bend allowance, riveting, wood, fabric, paint, repairing aluminum, plastics, composites, rigging, and periodic inspections.

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    • Aviation Science

      AERO 100  Primary Pilot Ground School
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 72   

      Aerodynamics, aircraft performance, Federal Aviation Regulations, aviation weather factors, and cross-country navigation procedures; provides introductory material on radio navigation, aeromedical factors, and radio communications procedures. Meets the preparation requirements for the FAA Private Pilot knowledge examination and FAA Air Traffic Control Basics.


      AERO 102  Aviation Weather
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Weather elements, atmosphere, weather mechanics, weather disturbances, weather analysis and forecasts. Evaluation of aviation weather reports and forecasts.


      AERO 104  Federal Aviation Regulations
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), pertaining to pilot certification, aircraft maintenance, and general operating rules. Air traffic control practices and procedures and reporting of aircraft accidents.


      AERO 152  Air Transportation
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Survey course of the air transportation industry. Topics include an introduction to air transportation, structure and economics of the airlines, general aviation operations, and aviation career planning.


      AERO 200  Aviation Safety and Human Factors
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: AERO 23 or AERO 100

      Evaluation and analysis of factors leading to aircraft accidents as it relates to the environment of the pilot and air traffic controller.


      AERO 250  Navigation
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: AERO 100

      Dead reckoning navigation procedures. Aeronautical computers and their application in cross-country flying. Use of radio navigation aids, flight planning, flight directors, global positioning system, and electronic flight instrumentation systems.


      AIRT 151  Aircraft Recognition and Performance
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: AERO 100

      Designed for students who want to become air traffic controllers for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Students will learn to recognize the distinctive features of aircraft, identify types of aircraft, classify aircraft as to FAA category and class, and analyze aircraft for performance characteristics required for air traffic control separation. Commercial Pilot majors are encouraged to take the class as an elective course.


      AIRT 251  Air Traffic Control Team Skills
      1.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 27   
      Advisory: AIRT 201 or AIRT 42A

      Leadership skills for aviation professionals, with emphasis on FAA Crew Resource Management. This course will introduce students to the skills required to work in an aviation group environment. Students will be able to identify personality types and temperaments, analyze skills necessary to manage and improve individual performance, work effectively in the team environment, and recognize human factors that affect air traffic control, identify 'threat and error' countermeasures.

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    • Building Automation

      AIRC 20  Refrigeration Fundamentals
      4 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 71

      Principles of mechanical refrigeration based on the refrigeration cycle and associated mechanical components. Develops skills for interpreting service gauge pressures and sensible temperatures, system dehydration techniques, and the safe handling and containment of refrigerants.


      AIRC 25  Electrical Fundamentals for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
      5 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 72   Lab: 54

      Electrical principles and practices used in air conditioning, refrigeration, and heat pump systems as applied to the development and interpretation of schematics and the sequential approach to wiring circuits including power supplies, motors, and controls. Develops skills for designing electrical circuits, and electrical trouble shooting.

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    • Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technician

      MFG 110  Introduction to CAD
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: Eligibility for MATH 51

      Basic Computer Aided Design (CAD) and computer applications (AutoCAD and SolidWorks) in engineering and related fields, including basic word processing, spreadsheet, CAD, and presentation applications. Production card and digital calipers required.

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    • CNC Technician

      No Introduction Courses offered this Fall.

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    • Commercial Flight Pilot

      AERO 100  Primary Pilot Ground School
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 72   

      Aerodynamics, aircraft performance, Federal Aviation Regulations, aviation weather factors, and cross-country navigation procedures; provides introductory material on radio navigation, aeromedical factors, and radio communications procedures. Meets the preparation requirements for the FAA Private Pilot knowledge examination and FAA Air Traffic Control Basics.


      AERO 102  Aviation Weather
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Weather elements, atmosphere, weather mechanics, weather disturbances, weather analysis and forecasts. Evaluation of aviation weather reports and forecasts.


      AERO 104  Federal Aviation Regulations
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), pertaining to pilot certification, aircraft maintenance, and general operating rules. Air traffic control practices and procedures and reporting of aircraft accidents.


      AERO 152  Air Transportation
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Survey course of the air transportation industry. Topics include an introduction to air transportation, structure and economics of the airlines, general aviation operations, and aviation career planning.


      AERO 200  Aviation Safety and Human Factors
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: AERO 23 or AERO 100

      Evaluation and analysis of factors leading to aircraft accidents as it relates to the environment of the pilot and air traffic controller.


      AERO 250  Navigation
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: AERO 100

      Dead reckoning navigation procedures. Aeronautical computers and their application in cross-country flying. Use of radio navigation aids, flight planning, flight directors, global positioning system, and electronic flight instrumentation systems.

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    • Computer and Networking Technology

      CNET 50  Personal Computer (PC) Servicing
      4 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54

      Personal computer (PC) and peripheral servicing techniques, preventative maintenance, hardware configurations, software configurations, software diagnostics, and the use of test equipment.


      ELEC 11  Technical Applications in Microcomputers (OR CISB 15  Microcomputer Applications)
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Personal computer (PC) applications used in electronics technology. Includes word processing, spreadsheets, database, computer presentation methods, and internet research specifically designed for electronics technology.


      CISB 15  Microcomputer Applications (OR ELEC 11 Technical Applications in Microcomputers)
      3.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 27

      Windows operating system (OS) and applications, simple business examples using up-to-date browser, word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and integration of software applications.


      ELEC 50A  Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC)
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: Eligibility for MATH 51

      Direct Current (DC) electrical circuits and their applications. Covers DC sources, analysis, test equipment, measurements, and troubleshooting of resistive devices and other basic components. Includes Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's law, and network theorems. (Students seeking a survey course in electronics should take ELEC 10, Introduction to Mechatronics, rather than ELEC 50A or 50B.)


      ELEC 56  Digital Electronics
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54

      Combinational and sequential logic circuits emphasizing number systems, binary math, basic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, flip-flops, counters, and registers. Stresses design and troubleshooting techniques.

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    • Electronic Assembly and Fabrication

      ELEC 50A  Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC)
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: Eligibility for MATH 51

      Direct Current (DC) electrical circuits and their applications. Covers DC sources, analysis, test equipment, measurements, and troubleshooting of resistive devices and other basic components. Includes Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's law, and network theorems. (Students seeking a survey course in electronics should take ELEC 10, Introduction to Mechatronics, rather than ELEC 50A or 50B.)

       
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    • Electronics and Cmputer Engineering Technology 

      ELEC 11  Technical Applications in Microcomputers
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Personal computer (PC) applications used in electronics technology. Includes word processing, spreadsheets, database, computer presentation methods, and internet research specifically designed for electronics technology.


      ELEC 50A  Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC)
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: Eligibility for MATH 51

      Direct Current (DC) electrical circuits and their applications. Covers DC sources, analysis, test equipment, measurements, and troubleshooting of resistive devices and other basic components. Includes Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's law, and network theorems. (Students seeking a survey course in electronics should take ELEC 10, Introduction to Mechatronics, rather than ELEC 50A or 50B.)


      ELEC 56  Digital Electronics
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54

      Combinational and sequential logic circuits emphasizing number systems, binary math, basic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, flip-flops, counters, and registers. Stresses design and troubleshooting techniques.

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    • Engineering and Construction Technology

      ARCH 142  Architectural Materials and Specifications
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: Eligibility for MATH 51

      Building materials and specifications used in architecture and construction. Includes a lab component of common building material applications. Field trips required.


      ECT 16  CADD and Digital Design Media Level I
      4 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54

      Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Level 1 and computer applications in building construction, engineering, and related fields, including spreadsheet and presentation applications. Field trips required.


      ECT 67  Reading Construction Drawings
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Reading construction drawings as they apply to architecture, construction, interior design, and related fields. Off-campus assignments may be required.


      ECT 70  Elements of Construction Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Construction processes, terminology, and procedures. Topics include construction careers, building systems, sustainability, quality control, management, and scheduling of resources (materials, equipment, time, personnel, and finance).


      ECT 87  Fundamentals of Construction Inspection
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Construction inspection of light frame wood construction and steel structures. Topics include vertical and horizontal loads, stress analysis, framing and structural standards of lumber and steel, metallurgy, and welding.

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    • FAA Aircraft Dispatcher

      AERO 100  Primary Pilot Ground School
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 72   

      Aerodynamics, aircraft performance, Federal Aviation Regulations, aviation weather factors, and cross-country navigation procedures; provides introductory material on radio navigation, aeromedical factors, and radio communications procedures. Meets the preparation requirements for the FAA Private Pilot knowledge examination and FAA Air Traffic Control Basics.


      AERO 102  Aviation Weather
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Weather elements, atmosphere, weather mechanics, weather disturbances, weather analysis and forecasts. Evaluation of aviation weather reports and forecasts.


      AERO 104  Federal Aviation Regulations
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), pertaining to pilot certification, aircraft maintenance, and general operating rules. Air traffic control practices and procedures and reporting of aircraft accidents.


      AERO 152  Air Transportation
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Survey course of the air transportation industry. Topics include an introduction to air transportation, structure and economics of the airlines, general aviation operations, and aviation career planning.


      AERO 200  Aviation Safety and Human Factors
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: AERO 23 or AERO 100

      Evaluation and analysis of factors leading to aircraft accidents as it relates to the environment of the pilot and air traffic controller.


      AERO 250  Navigation
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: AERO 100

      Dead reckoning navigation procedures. Aeronautical computers and their application in cross-country flying. Use of radio navigation aids, flight planning, flight directors, global positioning system, and electronic flight instrumentation systems.

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    • Industrial Design Engineering

      IDE 110  Design Foundation-Visual Literacy
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
      Corequisite: IDE 120 and IDE 130

      A portfolio-based course that explores sketching, rendering and physical sketch-modeling techniques based on formal design concepts and principles. Promotes efficient communication between designers, engineers, clients and users through rapid, focused concept and form development.


      IDE 120  Introduction to CAD
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
      Corequisite: IDE 110 and IDE 130

      Computer Aided Design (CAD) applications and design processes used in industrial design and manufacturing. A portfolio-based course that requires students to generate industry standard CAD drawings used for manufacturing.


      IDE 130  Introduction to Shop Processes

      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54
      Corequisite: IDE 110 and IDE 120

      Methods and tools used for creating production prototypes, breadboards, and mock-ups used for fabrication and manufacturing industries. Focus is on tool and process selection, safety, and mastery of machine operation skills and techniques.

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    • Manufacturing Foundation

      MFG 140  Print Reading and Shop Practice
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Print reading, layout, tools, and methods used in fabrication and manufacturing industries. Print reading fundamentals and mastery of tool and process selection, safety; proficiency in basic machine operation skills.


      MFG 150  Manual Machining I
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Conventional mill and lathe safety and machining practices, tool nomenclature, lathe and mill operation, application and tooling. Application to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. Production cards and calipers required.

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    • Manufacturing Technology

      MFG 110  Introduction to CAD
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: Eligibility for MATH 51

      Basic Computer Aided Design (CAD) and computer applications (AutoCAD and SolidWorks) in engineering and related fields, including basic word processing, spreadsheet, CAD, and presentation applications. Production card and digital calipers required.


      MFG 140  Print Reading and Shop Practice
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Print reading, layout, tools, and methods used in fabrication and manufacturing industries. Print reading fundamentals and mastery of tool and process selection, safety; proficiency in basic machine operation skills.


      MFG 150  Manual Machining I
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Conventional mill and lathe safety and machining practices, tool nomenclature, lathe and mill operation, application and tooling. Application to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. Production cards and calipers required.

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    • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)/Drone Pilot

      AERO 100  Primary Pilot Ground School
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 72   

      Aerodynamics, aircraft performance, Federal Aviation Regulations, aviation weather factors, and cross-country navigation procedures; provides introductory material on radio navigation, aeromedical factors, and radio communications procedures. Meets the preparation requirements for the FAA Private Pilot knowledge examination and FAA Air Traffic Control Basics.


      AERO 160  Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic
      4 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: AERO 100

      Piloting of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. This class includes instruction toward Remote Pilot certification Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 licensing. Students will receive instruction on the principles of operating unmanned aircraft systems, pre-flight, flight, and post-flight operations and procedures. Meets the preparation requirements for the FAA Remote Pilot knowledge examination. Field trips are required for this course.


      PHOT 10  Basic Digital and Film Photography
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      The basic mechanical, optical, and chemical principles of photography, including traditional darkroom techniques and digital image systems. Laboratory experience involves problems related to camera and image editing and output techniques.

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    • Welding

      WELD 40  Introduction to Welding
      2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 18   Lab: 54

      Fundamentals of welding processes related to the areas of fabrication, construction, machine tool, aerospace, and the transportation industries.


      WELD 50  Oxyacetylene Welding
      2 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 18   Lab: 54

      Oxyacetylene fusion welding (OAW), non-fusion welding and cutting, brazing and brazed welding (OFB), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and fusion and non-fusion welding. Develops understanding of and fundamental skills in modern welding practices.


      WELD 51  Basic Electric Arc Welding
      2 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 18   Lab: 54

      Electric arc welding and cutting processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and PAC) and their similarities and differences. Exploring each of these arc welding processes to gain more experience and skill welding with these processes and also gain an understanding of each of these different welding processes' strengths and weaknesses. Lab and shop safety. 


      WELD 60  Print Reading and Computations for Welders
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Reading prints and performing computations for welding fabrication operations. Interpreting and visualizing prints, title blocks, welding symbols, specifications, notes, and bills of materials. Computations necessary to calculate materials, costs, sizes, and fractional, decimal, and metric conversions.


      WELD 70A  Beginning Arc Welding
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 18   Lab: 108

      Develops manipulative skills and techniques for shielded metal arc (SMAW) and flux cored arc (FCAW) welding processes in the flat and horizontal positions using AC and DC welding currents on carbon steel.

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Business
    • Accounting

      BUSA 7  Principles of Accounting - Financial
      5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: ACCT 110)
      Lecture: 90   
      Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

      Financial accounting required of Business Administration and Accounting majors. Defines financial accounting and its relevance to business decision makers, accounting concepts and techniques, analysis and recording of financial transactions, and preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial statements focusing on application of generally accepted accounting practices. Includes asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls, ethics, and financial statement analysis. General Ledger Accounting Software program is integrated throughout and used to complete various homework assignments.


      BUSM 20  Principles of Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: BUS 110)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Business and its functions, background, development, organization, and opportunities. Business terms, current trends, methods, contemporary and future problems, and current business practices are covered.


      BUSA 71  Personal Financial Planning
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Integrative approach to personal finance focusing on practical financial decision making as well as the social, psychological, and physiological contexts in which those decisions are made. Students will examine their relationships with money, set personal goals, and develop a plan to meet those goals. Topics include consumerism, debt, healthcare, investing, retirement, long-term care, disability, death, and taxes. Students may not earn credit for both BUSA 71 and FCS 80.

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    • Administrative Assistant

      BUSO 26  Oral Communications for Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 54   

      Oral communication used in business situations such as training sessions, presentations, professional discussions, and telephone interactions.


      CISB 10  Office Skills
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Skills necessary to work in an office setting including: alpha and numeric keyboarding, email etiquette and standards, electronic calendaring, ten-key, composing, formatting and storing business documents, and telephone techniques.


      CISB 15  Microcomputer Applications
      3.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 27

      Windows operating system (OS) and applications, simple business examples using up-to-date browser, word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and integration of software applications.


      CISB 21  Microsoft Excel

      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Spreadsheet concepts using Microsoft Excel including formatting, formulas and functions, charts, linked worksheets, pivot tables, macros, and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code.


      CISB 31  Microsoft Word
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 54   

      Word processing with Microsoft Word and its editing, formatting, and language tools to create, edit, and format business and publication documents. Includes creating flyers, newsletters, and other publication documents using advanced formatting techniques and tools.

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    • Business -  General Business

      BUSO 5  Business English
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or AMLA 1A or ENGL 1AM

      Skills and techniques of English, as applied to business situations, with emphasis on effective document structure.


      BUSO 26  Oral Communications for Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 54   

      Oral communication used in business situations such as training sessions, presentations, professional discussions, and telephone interactions.


      BUSM 20  Principles of Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: BUS 110)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Business and its functions, background, development, organization, and opportunities. Business terms, current trends, methods, contemporary and future problems, and current business practices are covered.


      BUSM 50  World Culture: A Business Perspective
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      An overview of the effects of culture on business communication and interaction. Cultural roles and components are described and related to the business environment and the student's own culture.


      BUSM 53  Supply Chain Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      The supply chain and its key elements. Students are exposed to concepts, models, and terminology used in demand planning, inventory planning, material planning, distribution planning, fulfillment planning, and related components of a supply chain.


      BUSM 60  Human Relations in Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Inter-disciplinary study of how people work and relate at the individual, group, and organizational level. Topics include motivation, team work, leadership skill, and how to handle organizational change.


      BUSM 61  Business Organization and Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSM 20

      Functions of management, management concepts, planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling. Theories of management, lines of authority, functions of departments, and the importance of policies, procedures, and controls.


      BUSM 62  Human Resource Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Direction of people including guidance, control, supervisory problems, training, job analysis, interviewing, testing, rating, and other functions involving human resources. Designed to improve the overall understanding of the relationship between the individual and the business organization.


      BUSM 66  Small Business Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Organizing, starting, and operating a small business enterprise. Emphasis on entrepreneurial applications in a small business environment.


      BUSM 85  Special Issues in Business
      2 Units (Degree Applicable)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   

      Provide business majors with a forum to gain knowledge, develop techniques, problem solve and implement solutions in an actual business situation to add to the creation of a career portfolio.


      BUSS 33  Advertising and Promotion
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Characteristics and role of advertising and promotion in business. Emphasis is placed on promotional mix, trend and forecast research, and developing a comprehensive multimedia promotion plan including advertising layout and copy.


      BUSS 34  Social Media Marketing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      An introduction to basic social media marketing concepts, strategies, and techniques in a global online marketplace. A basic understanding of the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of social media and social networks concerned with the advertising and promotion of products and services.


      BUSS 36  Principles of Marketing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Organization and function of system of distributing goods and services from the point of production to the consumer. Preparation of a marketing plan using product, distribution, promotional and pricing strategies.


      BUSS 50  Retail Store Management and Merchandising
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Principles and practices used in the management and merchandising of retail stores. Includes critical buying function, merchandising, promotional techniques, site selection, layout, staffing, market positioning, and customer service.

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    • Business -  Human Resources Management

      BUSL 19  Advanced Business Law
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      UC Credit Limitation

      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSL 18

      Principles of business law emphasizing commercial paper, agency, partnerships, corporations, bankruptcy, regulation of trade, and real property.


      BUSM 60  Human Relations in Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Inter-disciplinary study of how people work and relate at the individual, group, and organizational level. Topics include motivation, team work, leadership skill, and how to handle organizational change.


      BUSM 61  Business Organization and Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSM 20

      Functions of management, management concepts, planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling. Theories of management, lines of authority, functions of departments, and the importance of policies, procedures, and controls.


      BUSM 62  Human Resource Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Direction of people including guidance, control, supervisory problems, training, job analysis, interviewing, testing, rating, and other functions involving human resources. Designed to improve the overall understanding of the relationship between the individual and the business organization.


      CISB 15  Microcomputer Applications
      3.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 27

      Windows operating system (OS) and applications, simple business examples using up-to-date browser, word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and integration of software applications.

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    • Business - International Business Management

      BUSM 50  World Culture: A Business Perspective
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      An overview of the effects of culture on business communication and interaction. Cultural roles and components are described and related to the business environment and the student's own culture.


      BUSM 51  Principles of International Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSO 5 or Eligibility for ENGL 68

      International business environment with a global perspective. Introduces global viewpoints across the full spectrum of business functions, including, but not limited to: accounting, finance, human resources, management, operations, production, purchasing, and strategic planning.


      BUSM 52  Principles of Exporting and Importing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSO 5 or Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Practical information needed to participate in activities related to the exporting and importing of goods and services. Includes vocabulary, acronyms, trends, regulations, regional agreements, documentation, and challenges related to the exporting and importing of goods and services.


      BUSM 53  Supply Chain Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      The supply chain and its key elements. Students are exposed to concepts, models, and terminology used in demand planning, inventory planning, material planning, distribution planning, fulfillment planning, and related components of a supply chain.


      BUSM 61  Business Organization and Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSM 20

      Functions of management, management concepts, planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling. Theories of management, lines of authority, functions of departments, and the importance of policies, procedures, and controls.


      BUSM 66  Small Business Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Organizing, starting, and operating a small business enterprise. Emphasis on entrepreneurial applications in a small business environment.


      BUSS 36  Principles of Marketing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Organization and function of system of distributing goods and services from the point of production to the consumer. Preparation of a marketing plan using product, distribution, promotional and pricing strategies.

    • Business -  Management

      BUSM 10  Principles of Continuous Quality Improvement
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSO 5 or eligibility for ENGL 68

      History and evolution of thought in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including the theories and methods of Deming, Juran, and Crosby. Practical application of Quality management processes and tools are presented for the continuous improvement of (organizational quality. Relevant case studies are included.


      BUSM 20  Principles of Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: BUS 110)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Business and its functions, background, development, organization, and opportunities. Business terms, current trends, methods, contemporary and future problems, and current business practices are covered.


      BUSM 51  Principles of International Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSO 5 or Eligibility for ENGL 68

      International business environment with a global perspective. Introduces global viewpoints across the full spectrum of business functions, including, but not limited to: accounting, finance, human resources, management, operations, production, purchasing, and strategic planning.


      BUSM 60  Human Relations in Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Inter-disciplinary study of how people work and relate at the individual, group, and organizational level. Topics include motivation, team work, leadership skill, and how to handle organizational change.


      BUSM 61  Business Organization and Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSM 20

      Functions of management, management concepts, planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling. Theories of management, lines of authority, functions of departments, and the importance of policies, procedures, and controls.


      BUSM 62  Human Resource Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Direction of people including guidance, control, supervisory problems, training, job analysis, interviewing, testing, rating, and other functions involving human resources. Designed to improve the overall understanding of the relationship between the individual and the business organization.


      BUSS 36  Principles of Marketing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Organization and function of system of distributing goods and services from the point of production to the consumer. Preparation of a marketing plan using product, distribution, promotional and pricing strategies.


      CISB 15  Microcomputer Applications
      3.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 27

      Windows operating system (OS) and applications, simple business examples using up-to-date browser, word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and integration of software applications.

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    • Business - Marketing Management

      BUSM 20  Principles of Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: BUS 110)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Business and its functions, background, development, organization, and opportunities. Business terms, current trends, methods, contemporary and future problems, and current business practices are covered.


      BUSS 36  Principles of Marketing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Organization and function of system of distributing goods and services from the point of production to the consumer. Preparation of a marketing plan using product, distribution, promotional and pricing strategies.


      CISB 15  Microcomputer Applications
      3.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 27

      Windows operating system (OS) and applications, simple business examples using up-to-date browser, word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and integration of software applications.

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    • Business -  Retail Management

      BUSO 26  Oral Communications for Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 54   

      Oral communication used in business situations such as training sessions, presentations, professional discussions, and telephone interactions.


      BUSM 60  Human Relations in Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Inter-disciplinary study of how people work and relate at the individual, group, and organizational level. Topics include motivation, team work, leadership skill, and how to handle organizational change.


      BUSM 61  Business Organization and Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSM 20

      Functions of management, management concepts, planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling. Theories of management, lines of authority, functions of departments, and the importance of policies, procedures, and controls.


      BUSM 62  Human Resource Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Direction of people including guidance, control, supervisory problems, training, job analysis, interviewing, testing, rating, and other functions involving human resources. Designed to improve the overall understanding of the relationship between the individual and the business organization.


      BUSS 36  Principles of Marketing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Organization and function of system of distributing goods and services from the point of production to the consumer. Preparation of a marketing plan using product, distribution, promotional and pricing strategies.


      BUSS 50  Retail Store Management and Merchandising
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Principles and practices used in the management and merchandising of retail stores. Includes critical buying function, merchandising, promotional techniques, site selection, layout, staffing, market positioning, and customer service.


      CISB 15  Microcomputer Applications
      3.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 27

      Windows operating system (OS) and applications, simple business examples using up-to-date browser, word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and integration of software applications.

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    • Business -  Small Business  Management

      BUSM 10  Principles of Continuous Quality Improvement
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSO 5 or eligibility for ENGL 68

      History and evolution of thought in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including the theories and methods of Deming, Juran, and Crosby. Practical application of Quality management processes and tools are presented for the continuous improvement of (organizational quality. Relevant case studies are included.


      BUSM 20  Principles of Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: BUS 110)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Business and its functions, background, development, organization, and opportunities. Business terms, current trends, methods, contemporary and future problems, and current business practices are covered.


      BUSM 60  Human Relations in Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Inter-disciplinary study of how people work and relate at the individual, group, and organizational level. Topics include motivation, team work, leadership skill, and how to handle organizational change.


      BUSM 61  Business Organization and Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSM 20

      Functions of management, management concepts, planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling. Theories of management, lines of authority, functions of departments, and the importance of policies, procedures, and controls.


      BUSM 62  Human Resource Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Direction of people including guidance, control, supervisory problems, training, job analysis, interviewing, testing, rating, and other functions involving human resources. Designed to improve the overall understanding of the relationship between the individual and the business organization.


      BUSS 36  Principles of Marketing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Organization and function of system of distributing goods and services from the point of production to the consumer. Preparation of a marketing plan using product, distribution, promotional and pricing strategies.


      CISB 15  Microcomputer Applications
      3.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 27

      Windows operating system (OS) and applications, simple business examples using up-to-date browser, word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and integration of software applications.

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    • Consumer Relations

      BUSO 26  Oral Communications for Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 54   

      Oral communication used in business situations such as training sessions, presentations, professional discussions, and telephone interactions.


      FCS 41  Life Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Life skills for effective self-management now and in the future. Examines theories of life management including Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how it can be applied to daily use of one’s resources including energy, abilities, priorities, and money. Major topics include steps in value clarification, goal setting, resource allocation, decision-making, priority management, money management, workplace management, communication skills, and healthy habits. In addition, the course explores the effect of cultural forces and future trends.


      FCS 80  Personal Financial Planning (OR BUSA 71  Personal Financial Planning)
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Integrative approach to personal finance focusing on practical financial decision making as well as the social, psychological, and physiological contexts in which those decisions are made. Students will examine their relationships with money, set personal goals, and develop a plan to meet those goals. Topics include consumerism, debt, healthcare, investing, retirement, long-term care, disability, death, and taxes. Students may not earn credit for both BUSA 71 and FCS 80.


      BUSA 71  Personal Financial Planning (OR FCS 80  Personal Financial Planning )
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Integrative approach to personal finance focusing on practical financial decision making as well as the social, psychological, and physiological contexts in which those decisions are made. Students will examine their relationships with money, set personal goals, and develop a plan to meet those goals. Topics include consumerism, debt, healthcare, investing, retirement, long-term care, disability, death, and taxes. Students may not earn credit for both BUSA 71 and FCS 80.

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    • Real Estate

      BUSR 50  Real Estate Principles
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Real estate law, public control, property valuation, finance, and real estate practice. Meets some of the California Real Estate Salesperson and Broker License requirements and meets 30 hours toward Basic Appraisal Procedures 2008 Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) requirements for certified-residential/certified-general appraiser license. Also provides 30 hours toward Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) requirements for state licensing. Required by the Department of Real Estate (DRE) for all real estate salespersons.


      BUSR 51  Legal Aspects of Real Estate
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSR 50

      Real estate contracts, leases, deeds, foreclosures, homesteads, agency, fair housing including implicit bias, and disclosures. Can be used to meet the additional educational requirements for the salesperson or broker license.


      BUSR 52  Real Estate Practice
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: BUSR 50 (May have been taken previously)

      Office procedures and practices in listings, advertising, prospecting, financing, exchanges, property management, salesmanship, land utilization, and public relations. Must be completed prior to applying to take the Salesperson License Exam.


      BUSR 53  Real Estate Finance
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSR 50

      Real estate financing sources, loans underwriting, applications, and appraisals. Can be used to meet the additional education requirement of the salesperson or broker license.


      BUSR 55  Real Estate Economics
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSR 50

      International, national, and local factors that determine the value of real estate.


      BUSR 81  Appraisal: Principles and Procedures
      3.5 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 63   
      Advisory: BUSR 50

      Principles and procedures of appraising real property with emphasis on residential properties. Required by Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) for all appraisal licenses and by the Department of Real Estate (DRE) for real estate broker license. Provides 60 hours toward BREA requirements for state licensing. Includes all topics listed in Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures modules. May be used as the elective course for the salesperson license.

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    • Real Estate - Broker 

      BUSR 50  Real Estate Principles
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Real estate law, public control, property valuation, finance, and real estate practice. Meets some of the California Real Estate Salesperson and Broker License requirements and meets 30 hours toward Basic Appraisal Procedures 2008 Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) requirements for certified-residential/certified-general appraiser license. Also provides 30 hours toward Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) requirements for state licensing. Required by the Department of Real Estate (DRE) for all real estate salespersons.


      BUSR 51  Legal Aspects of Real Estate
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSR 50

      Real estate contracts, leases, deeds, foreclosures, homesteads, agency, fair housing including implicit bias, and disclosures. Can be used to meet the additional educational requirements for the salesperson or broker license.


      BUSR 52  Real Estate Practice
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: BUSR 50 (May have been taken previously)

      Office procedures and practices in listings, advertising, prospecting, financing, exchanges, property management, salesmanship, land utilization, and public relations. Must be completed prior to applying to take the Salesperson License Exam.


      BUSR 53  Real Estate Finance
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSR 50

      Real estate financing sources, loans underwriting, applications, and appraisals. Can be used to meet the additional education requirement of the salesperson or broker license.


      BUSR 55  Real Estate Economics
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSR 50

      International, national, and local factors that determine the value of real estate.


      BUSR 81  Appraisal: Principles and Procedures
      3.5 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 63   
      Advisory: BUSR 50

      Principles and procedures of appraising real property with emphasis on residential properties. Required by Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) for all appraisal licenses and by the Department of Real Estate (DRE) for real estate broker license. Provides 60 hours toward BREA requirements for state licensing. Includes all topics listed in Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures modules. May be used as the elective course for the salesperson license.

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    • Real Estate - Sales

      BUSR 50  Real Estate Principles
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Real estate law, public control, property valuation, finance, and real estate practice. Meets some of the California Real Estate Salesperson and Broker License requirements and meets 30 hours toward Basic Appraisal Procedures 2008 Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) requirements for certified-residential/certified-general appraiser license. Also provides 30 hours toward Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) requirements for state licensing. Required by the Department of Real Estate (DRE) for all real estate salespersons.


      BUSR 52  Real Estate Practice
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: BUSR 50 (May have been taken previously)

      Office procedures and practices in listings, advertising, prospecting, financing, exchanges, property management, salesmanship, land utilization, and public relations. Must be completed prior to applying to take the Salesperson License Exam.

    • Social Media Marketing

      BUSS 33  Advertising and Promotion
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Characteristics and role of advertising and promotion in business. Emphasis is placed on promotional mix, trend and forecast research, and developing a comprehensive multimedia promotion plan including advertising layout and copy.


      BUSS 34  Social Media Marketing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      An introduction to basic social media marketing concepts, strategies, and techniques in a global online marketplace. A basic understanding of the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of social media and social networks concerned with the advertising and promotion of products and services.


      BUSM 50  World Culture: A Business Perspective
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      An overview of the effects of culture on business communication and interaction. Cultural roles and components are described and related to the business environment and the student's own culture.

    • Supply Chain Management

      BUSM 10  Principles of Continuous Quality Improvement
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSO 5 or eligibility for ENGL 68

      History and evolution of thought in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including the theories and methods of Deming, Juran, and Crosby. Practical application of Quality management processes and tools are presented for the continuous improvement of (organizational quality. Relevant case studies are included.


      BUSM 51  Principles of International Business
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSO 5 or Eligibility for ENGL 68

      International business environment with a global perspective. Introduces global viewpoints across the full spectrum of business functions, including, but not limited to: accounting, finance, human resources, management, operations, production, purchasing, and strategic planning.


      BUSM 52  Principles of Exporting and Importing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: BUSO 5 or Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Practical information needed to participate in activities related to the exporting and importing of goods and services. Includes vocabulary, acronyms, trends, regulations, regional agreements, documentation, and challenges related to the exporting and importing of goods and services.


      BUSM 53  Supply Chain Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      The supply chain and its key elements. Students are exposed to concepts, models, and terminology used in demand planning, inventory planning, material planning, distribution planning, fulfillment planning, and related components of a supply chain.

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    • Hospitality and Restaurant Management

      HRM 51  Introduction to Hospitality
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 100)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Overview of structure and financial performance of hospitality industry; food and lodging, resorts, tourism enterprises, attractions and related operations. Focus on orientation to customer service, cultural and economic trends, and career opportunities.


      HRM 52  Food Safety and Sanitation
      2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 110)
      Lecture: 36   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Sanitation practices affecting individual and commercial food service operations. Prevention and control of foodborne illnesses through flow of food and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) management. Also includes study of worker safety. Students will take a nationally recognized Food Safety Manager Certification exam as part of this course.


      HRM 56  Hospitality Supervision
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 170 X)
      Lecture: 54   

      Human resource management procedures and skills needed to hire, train, and manage employees in the hospitality industry. Role, responsibilities, and legal issues related to supervision. Application of management techniques including: effective communication, recruitment, selection, training, coaching, team building, performance evaluation, discipline, and conflict management.


      HRM 57  Hospitality Cost Control
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Analyzing and managing food, beverage, labor, and other costs within a hospitality operation. Emphasis on problem solving, applying cost control techniques to maximize profits while managing expenses. Topics include establishing standards, cost-volume-profit analysis, forecasting, purchasing and storage controls, menu costing and pricing, theft prevention, and labor control.


      HRM 59  Introduction to Food and Beverage Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOPS 130)
      Lecture: 54   

      Techniques and procedures of management are explored and developed as they relate to commercial and institutional food and beverage facilities. Topics include functions of management, marketing, menu development, effective cost controls in purchasing, labor and service techniques.


      HRM 70  Introduction to Lodging
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 140)
      Lecture: 54   

      Introduction to the operating system and components of a hotel-resort facility, which includes front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, sales and marketing, accounting, property maintenance, human resource management, and information systems. Independent field trips required for this course.

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    • Hospitality - Event Planning and Catering
      HRM 52  Food Safety and Sanitation

      2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 110)
      Lecture: 36   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Sanitation practices affecting individual and commercial food service operations. Prevention and control of foodborne illnesses through flow of food and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) management. Also includes study of worker safety. Students will take a nationally recognized Food Safety Manager Certification exam as part of this course.

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    • Hospitality - Food Services

      HRM 51  Introduction to Hospitality
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 100)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Overview of structure and financial performance of hospitality industry; food and lodging, resorts, tourism enterprises, attractions and related operations. Focus on orientation to customer service, cultural and economic trends, and career opportunities.


      HRM 52  Food Safety and Sanitation
      2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 110)
      Lecture: 36   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Sanitation practices affecting individual and commercial food service operations. Prevention and control of foodborne illnesses through flow of food and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) management. Also includes study of worker safety. Students will take a nationally recognized Food Safety Manager Certification exam as part of this course.


      HRM 59  Introduction to Food and Beverage Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOPS 130)
      Lecture: 54   

      Techniques and procedures of management are explored and developed as they relate to commercial and institutional food and beverage facilities. Topics include functions of management, marketing, menu development, effective cost controls in purchasing, labor and service techniques.

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    • Hospitality - Hospitality Management

      HRM 51  Introduction to Hospitality
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 100)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Overview of structure and financial performance of hospitality industry; food and lodging, resorts, tourism enterprises, attractions and related operations. Focus on orientation to customer service, cultural and economic trends, and career opportunities.


      HRM 59  Introduction to Food and Beverage Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOPS 130)
      Lecture: 54   

      Techniques and procedures of management are explored and developed as they relate to commercial and institutional food and beverage facilities. Topics include functions of management, marketing, menu development, effective cost controls in purchasing, labor and service techniques.


      HRM 70  Introduction to Lodging
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 140)
      Lecture: 54   

      Introduction to the operating system and components of a hotel-resort facility, which includes front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, sales and marketing, accounting, property maintenance, human resource management, and information systems. Independent field trips required for this course.

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    • Hospitality -  Restaurant Management

      CUL 114  Dining Room Service Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Skills and knowledge needed for all aspects of dining room service. Exploration of the various styles of service. Table setting styles, buffet set-ups, wine and beverage service, and service as a sales tool are covered. The safety of both customer and staff are discussed.


      HRM 51  Introduction to Hospitality
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 100)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Overview of structure and financial performance of hospitality industry; food and lodging, resorts, tourism enterprises, attractions and related operations. Focus on orientation to customer service, cultural and economic trends, and career opportunities.


      HRM 52  Food Safety and Sanitation
      2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 110)
      Lecture: 36   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Sanitation practices affecting individual and commercial food service operations. Prevention and control of foodborne illnesses through flow of food and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) management. Also includes study of worker safety. Students will take a nationally recognized Food Safety Manager Certification exam as part of this course.

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Health & Wellness
    • Athletic Trainer Aide

      KIN 3  First Aid and CPR (OR KIN 5  Advanced First Aid/CPR/Emergency Response)
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: KIN 101)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Training in caring for victims of injuries, sudden illness, and other medical emergencies; includes Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Students who successfully pass all requirements, will earn the appropriate American Red Cross First Aid certificate, CPR certificate, or both.


      KIN 5  Advanced First Aid/CPR/Emergency Response (OR KIN 3  First Aid and CPR)
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      First responder training, training and certifications, including laboratory experience for developing the First Aid (FA) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills required by public safety personnel, athletic trainers, emergency response team members, flight attendants, coaches, and nurses. Students who successfully pass all requirements will receive an American Red Cross (ARC) Certificate in Emergency Response, CPR for the professional rescuer, or both.


      KIN 19  Introduction to Care/Prevention of Activity/Sports -Related Injuries
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      Techniques and procedures for prevention and treatment of activity and sports-related injuries. Includes the responsibilities of the athletic trainer, policies and procedures of the athletic training room and the operation of rehabilitative modalities.


      KIN 34  Fitness for Living
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      Surveys the fundamentals of wellness including the five components of health related fitness, fitness program design, nutrition, weight maintenance, and stress management. Presents solid foundation for optimal health. Multiple opportunities are offered for self-evaluation within this course.


      KIN 92  Work Experience - Athletic Training
      2-3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      (May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
      Lab: 120-225
      Prerequisite: Compliance with work experience regulations as designated in the college catalog.

      Provides athletic trainer aides and physical education students with actual on-the-job experience in an approved worksite related to classroom instruction. A minimum of 75 paid or 60 non-paid clock hours per semester of supervised work is required for each unit of credit. It is recommended that the hours per week be equally distributed throughout the semester. Work experience placement is not guaranteed, but assistance is provided by the athletic trainer faculty and staff. Students who repeat this course will improve skills through further instruction and practice. Compliance with work experience regulations as designated in the college catalog.

    • Coaching

      KIN 13  Sports Officiating
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      UC Credit Limitation

      Lecture: 54   

      Introduction to the fundamentals and techniques of officiating various sports. This course will provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skill, and experience to function effectively as a sport official.


      KIN 34  Fitness for Living
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      Surveys the fundamentals of wellness including the five components of health related fitness, fitness program design, nutrition, weight maintenance, and stress management. Presents solid foundation for optimal health. Multiple opportunities are offered for self-evaluation within this course.


      KIN 44  Theory of Coaching
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      UC Credit Limitation
      Lecture: 54   

      Challenges coaches to define their coaching philosophy, objectives, and style; enhance communication and motivational skills; become more effective teachers; and improve team, relationship, risk, and self-management skills. Theory of coaching covers the fundamentals of being a successful coach, on and off the field.


      KIN 81  Work Experience for Coaching
      2-2.5 Units (Degree Applicable)
      (May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
      Lab: 120-150
      Prerequisite: Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog.

      Provides students with on-the-job experience in approved worksites related to coaching. A minimum of 75 paid or 60 non-paid clock hours per semester is required for each unit of credit. Work experience placement is not guaranteed, but assistance is provided by the Coaching Certificate faculty advisor.

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    • Dance Teacher

      DN-T 20  History and Appreciation of Dance
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Theatrical dance in western civilization. History of dance in chronological sequence emphasizing the cultural background and historical development of various forms and styles of dance to include discussion of the influence of theatrical dance on other art forms.


      DNCE 2B  Ballet II
      0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      (May be taken four times for credit)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)

      Intermediate technique, vocabulary, and movement combinations for ballet. Includes intermediate barre work, demi-pointe work, use of epaulement and increasingly difficult center floor combinations. Students who repeat this course will improve proficiency through continued instruction and practice.


      DNCE 4  Choreography
      0.5-2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lab: 36-108
      Advisory: DNCE 12A or DNCE 12B or DNCE 13

      Techniques of choreography and dance composition. Designed for the experienced dancer.


      DNCE 11A  Social Dance Forms I
      0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lab: 36-54

      Fundamentals of music, dance positions, dance formations, and choreography to be used in the study of, but not limited to Swing, Salsa, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango.


      DNCE 12B  Modern II
      0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lab: 36-54

      Intermediate terminology, technique, and movement combinations for Modern dance. Students who repeat this course will improve skills through further instruction and practice.


      DNCE 14B  Jazz II
      0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lab: 36-54

      Intermediate vocabulary, technique, and movement combinations for jazz dance. Includes warm-up, progressions, and center floor routines.


      DNCE 18A  Tap I
      0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lab: 36-54

      Beginning level technique, rhythms, and routines for tap dance.


      DNCE 32  Commercial Dance
      0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lab: 36-54

      Beginning terminology, styles, techniques, and movement combinations for Hip Hop dance. Includes Hip Hop choreographic skills.


      DNCE 39  Pilates Fundamentals
      0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      UC Credit Limitation

      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lab: 36-54

      Pilates foundation mat-work. Conditioning exercises and body awareness resulting in improved alignment, strength, flexibility, control, and coordination. Includes an introduction to the Pilates Reformer.


      KIN 24  Applied Kinesiology

      2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   

      The study of movement as it relates to exercise and the interrelationships of body segments involved in human movement activity, actions of joints, nerves, and muscle exercise.

    • Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

      KIN 24  Applied Kinesiology
      2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   

      The study of movement as it relates to exercise and the interrelationships of body segments involved in human movement activity, actions of joints, nerves, and muscle exercise.


      KIN 38  Physiology of Exercise for Fitness
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Theory of basic physiological concepts as they pertain to exercise training and the prescription of individual fitness programs.


      KIN 39  Techniques of Fitness Testing
      2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   

      Theory and techniques of fitness testing, assessment, evaluation, and exercise program design. Includes laboratory experience and practical applications. This course is part of the Fitness Specialist Certificate.

    • Pilates Teacher - Cadillac, Chair, Auxiliary

      DNCE 39  Pilates Fundamentals
      0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      UC Credit Limitation

      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lab: 36-54

      Pilates foundation mat-work. Conditioning exercises and body awareness resulting in improved alignment, strength, flexibility, control, and coordination. Includes an introduction to the Pilates Reformer.

    • Pilates Teacher - Mat and Reformer

      DNCE 39  Pilates Fundamentals
      0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      UC Credit Limitation

      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lab: 36-54

      Pilates foundation mat-work. Conditioning exercises and body awareness resulting in improved alignment, strength, flexibility, control, and coordination. Includes an introduction to the Pilates Reformer.


      DNCE 41  Pilates I
      0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      UC Credit Limitation

      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lab: 36-54
      Advisory: DNCE 39 or DNCE 39A

      Pilates beginning and intermediate mat-work and beginning Reformer. Includes Pilatesstick and the Magic Circle

      KIN 24  Applied Kinesiology
      2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   

      The study of movement as it relates to exercise and the interrelationships of body segments involved in human movement activity, actions of joints, nerves, and muscle exercise.

Plants & Animals
    • Agriculture Science and Technology

      AGAG 1  Food Production, Land Use, and Politics - A Global Perspective
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54

      Surveys the world's food producing systems in terms of economic, political, and cultural forces. Emphasizes ethical, sustainable food producing agriculture.


      AGOR 1  Horticultural Science
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-PS 104)
      Lecture: 54

      Horticulture skills and techniques for use in gardening, nursery, and landscape applications. Emphasis on propagation, cultural practices, and the study of plant relationships, structure, growth and development. Off-campus meetings required.


      AGOR 2  Plant Propagation/Greenhouse Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-EH 116 L)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Plant propagation and production practices with emphasis on florists' plants, woody ornamentals, and fruits. Commercial techniques include seed propagation, cuttings, grafting and budding, layering, fern sporing, and division. Stresses greenhouses and other environmental structures for plant propagation and production.


      AGOR 50  Soil Science and Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AG-PS 128 128 L)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Principles of soil management, including management of air, water, nutrients, organic matter. Study of soil including physical, chemical, and biological properties, classification, derivation, use, function, and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter, and microbiology as they pertain to optimized plant growth. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility, and physical properties of soil. Laboratory required. Field trips are required.


      AGOR 51  Tractor and Landscape Equipment Operations
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-MA 108 L)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Selection, operation, repair, and maintenance of power equipment used in the agriculture and landscape industry. Includes two- and four-wheel drive tractors, skip loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoes, lawnmowers, edgers, weed eaters, blower vacuums, rototillers, chainsaws, spraying equipment, and all-terrain vehicles. Laboratory includes use of this equipment.


      ASCI 1  Animal Science
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      Formerly AGAN 1
      A scientific approach to the livestock industry encompassing aspects of animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics, and epidemiology. Emphasis on the origin, characteristics, adaptations, and contributions of livestock to the modern agriculture industry. Field trips may be required.


      ASCI 2  Animal Nutrition
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      Formerly AGAN 2
      Composition of feeds and their utilization by domestic animals including digestive physiology, animal assessment, feed appraisal and compiling of rations.


      ASCI 2L  Animal Nutrition Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: ASCI 2

      Animal nutrition laboratory course emphasizing the composition and analysis of feeds and their utilization by domestic animals, including evaluation of economic trends and current feed industry technology.

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    • Animal Science

      ASCI 1  Animal Science
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      Formerly AGAN 1
      A scientific approach to the livestock industry encompassing aspects of animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics, and epidemiology. Emphasis on the origin, characteristics, adaptations, and contributions of livestock to the modern agriculture industry. Field trips may be required.


      ASCI 2  Animal Nutrition
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      Formerly AGAN 2
      Composition of feeds and their utilization by domestic animals including digestive physiology, animal assessment, feed appraisal and compiling of rations.


      ASCI 2L  Animal Nutrition Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: ASCI 2

      Animal nutrition laboratory course emphasizing the composition and analysis of feeds and their utilization by domestic animals, including evaluation of economic trends and current feed industry technology.


      ASCI 14  Swine Production
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Formerly AGLI 14
      Study of the principles and practices in the purebred and commercial pork production industries; emphasis on the importance of breeds, breeding principles, selection, nutrition, environmental management, health, marketing and recordkeeping to ensure scientifically-based management decisions and consumer product acceptance.


      ASCI 17  Sheep Production
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Formerly AGLI 17
      Survey of the sheep and goat industries; management of commercial, purebred and small farm flocks; selecting, feeding, breeding, and basic care of small ruminants plus marketing of sheep, goats and their products. Laboratory and field trips required.


      ASCI 30  Beef Production
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Formerly AGLI 30
      Purebred and commercial beef cattle production; emphasis on the importance of breeds, breeding principles, selection, nutrition, environmental management, health, marketing, and recordkeeping to ensure scientifically based management decisions and consumer product acceptance as applied to beef cattle. Laboratory required. Field trips required.


      ASCI 96  Animal Sanitation and Disease Control
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Formerly AGLI 96
      Prevention and control of infectious diseases affecting domestic animals including basic disease concepts, transmission of infectious diseases, principles of sanitation, and fundamentals of immunology.

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    • Animal Science Fundamentals

      ASCI 1  Animal Science
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      Formerly AGAN 1
      A scientific approach to the livestock industry encompassing aspects of animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics, and epidemiology. Emphasis on the origin, characteristics, adaptations, and contributions of livestock to the modern agriculture industry. Field trips may be required.


      ASCI 2  Animal Nutrition
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      Formerly AGAN 2
      Composition of feeds and their utilization by domestic animals including digestive physiology, animal assessment, feed appraisal and compiling of rations.


      ASCI 2L  Animal Nutrition Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: ASCI 2

      Animal nutrition laboratory course emphasizing the composition and analysis of feeds and their utilization by domestic animals, including evaluation of economic trends and current feed industry technology.


      ASCI 51  Animal Handling and Restraint
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Formerly AGAN 51
      Methods of proper handling for large and small animals including chemical and physical techniques of restraint. Field trips required.


      ASCI 94  Animal Breeding
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Formerly AGAN 94
      The science of animal breeding including fundamentals of inheritance, reproduction, and breeding systems for domestic animals. Artificial insemination, embryo manipulation, and current topics in reproductive biotechnology will also be included.


      ASCI 96  Animal Sanitation and Disease Control
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Formerly AGLI 96
      Prevention and control of infectious diseases affecting domestic animals including basic disease concepts, transmission of infectious diseases, principles of sanitation, and fundamentals of immunology.

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    • Greenhouse Management

      AGOR 1  Horticultural Science
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-PS 104)
      Lecture: 54

      Horticulture skills and techniques for use in gardening, nursery, and landscape applications. Emphasis on propagation, cultural practices, and the study of plant relationships, structure, growth and development. Off-campus meetings required.


      AGOR 2  Plant Propagation/Greenhouse Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-EH 116 L)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Plant propagation and production practices with emphasis on florists' plants, woody ornamentals, and fruits. Commercial techniques include seed propagation, cuttings, grafting and budding, layering, fern sporing, and division. Stresses greenhouses and other environmental structures for plant propagation and production.


      AGOR 50  Soil Science and Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AG-PS 128 L)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Principles of soil management, including management of air, water, nutrients, organic matter. Study of soil including physical, chemical, and biological properties, classification, derivation, use, function, and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter, and microbiology as they pertain to optimized plant growth. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility, and physical properties of soil. Laboratory required. Field trips are required.


      AGOR 63  Irrigation Systems Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Systematic approach to water conservation in landscapes. Soil-plant-water relationships, evapotranspiration, irrigation schedules, salinity and drainage, and irrigation efficiency. Water measurement, soil moisture measurement, irrigation systems, and practical constraints affecting scheduling. California water supply and budget, water rights, local, state, and federal water institutions, and California water issues. Irrigation efficiency testing will be incorporated to demonstrate proper methods of water audits and system evaluation. Field trips are required.

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    • Horse Ranch Mangement

      ASCI 2  Animal Nutrition
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      Formerly AGAN 2
      Composition of feeds and their utilization by domestic animals including digestive physiology, animal assessment, feed appraisal and compiling of rations.


      ASCI 2L  Animal Nutrition Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: ASCI 2

      Animal nutrition laboratory course emphasizing the composition and analysis of feeds and their utilization by domestic animals, including evaluation of economic trends and current feed industry technology.


      ASCI 16  Horse Production and Management

      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54

      Formerly AGLI 16
      Selection, utilization, and management of the light horse. Emphasis is on evaluation, health care, and handling skills.


      ASCI 94  Animal Breeding
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Formerly AGAN 94
      The science of animal breeding including fundamentals of inheritance, reproduction, and breeding systems for domestic animals. Artificial insemination, embryo manipulation, and current topics in reproductive biotechnology will also be included.


      ASCI 96  Animal Sanitation and Disease Control
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Formerly AGLI 96
      Prevention and control of infectious diseases affecting domestic animals including basic disease concepts, transmission of infectious diseases, principles of sanitation, and fundamentals of immunology.

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    • Horticulture Science

      AGOR 1  Horticultural Science
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-PS 104)
      Lecture: 54

      Horticulture skills and techniques for use in gardening, nursery, and landscape applications. Emphasis on propagation, cultural practices, and the study of plant relationships, structure, growth and development. Off-campus meetings required.


      AGOR 24  Integrated Pest Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Common agricultural pests in Southern California and physical, biological, and chemical pest control principles and practices, including integrated pest management (IPM). Stresses use, safety, equipment, laws, and regulations of pesticides. Field trips are required.


      AGOR 30  Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AG-EH 112 L)
      UC Credit Limitation

      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Identification, growth habits, culture, and ornamental use of landscape trees and shrubs adapted to climates of California. Plants emphasized will come from the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC) and California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) certification test plant lists. Off campus meetings required.


      AGOR 50  Soil Science and Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AG-PS 128 L)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Principles of soil management, including management of air, water, nutrients, organic matter. Study of soil including physical, chemical, and biological properties, classification, derivation, use, function, and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter, and microbiology as they pertain to optimized plant growth. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility, and physical properties of soil. Laboratory required. Field trips are required.

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    • Integrated Pest Management 

      AGOR 1  Horticultural Science
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-PS 104)
      Lecture: 54

      Horticulture skills and techniques for use in gardening, nursery, and landscape applications. Emphasis on propagation, cultural practices, and the study of plant relationships, structure, growth and development. Off-campus meetings required.


      AGOR 24  Integrated Pest Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Common agricultural pests in Southern California and physical, biological, and chemical pest control principles and practices, including integrated pest management (IPM). Stresses use, safety, equipment, laws, and regulations of pesticides. Field trips are required.


      AGOR 30  Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AG-EH 112 L)
      UC Credit Limitation

      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Identification, growth habits, culture, and ornamental use of landscape trees and shrubs adapted to climates of California. Plants emphasized will come from the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC) and California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) certification test plant lists. Off campus meetings required.


      AGOR 50  Soil Science and Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AG-PS 128 L)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Principles of soil management, including management of air, water, nutrients, organic matter. Study of soil including physical, chemical, and biological properties, classification, derivation, use, function, and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter, and microbiology as they pertain to optimized plant growth. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility, and physical properties of soil. Laboratory required. Field trips are required.


      AGOR 62  Irrigation Principles and Design
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Principles of irrigation, design techniques, sprinkler system components, and hydraulic principles used in nursery management, interior design, residential, and commercial landscapes. Special emphasis is given to water conservation. Field trips are required.


      AGOR 63  Irrigation Systems Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Systematic approach to water conservation in landscapes. Soil-plant-water relationships, evapotranspiration, irrigation schedules, salinity and drainage, and irrigation efficiency. Water measurement, soil moisture measurement, irrigation systems, and practical constraints affecting scheduling. California water supply and budget, water rights, local, state, and federal water institutions, and California water issues. Irrigation efficiency testing will be incorporated to demonstrate proper methods of water audits and system evaluation. Field trips are required.

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    • Interior Landscaping

      AGOR 1  Horticultural Science
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-PS 104)
      Lecture: 54

      Horticulture skills and techniques for use in gardening, nursery, and landscape applications. Emphasis on propagation, cultural practices, and the study of plant relationships, structure, growth and development. Off-campus meetings required.


      AGOR 15  Interior Landscaping
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Design, installation, and maintenance practices used in interior landscaping. Includes identification, culture, and care of plants suitable for interior use.


      AGOR 24  Integrated Pest Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Common agricultural pests in Southern California and physical, biological, and chemical pest control principles and practices, including integrated pest management (IPM). Stresses use, safety, equipment, laws, and regulations of pesticides. Field trips are required.

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    • Landscape and Park Maintenance

      AGOR 1  Horticultural Science
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-PS 104)
      Lecture: 54

      Horticulture skills and techniques for use in gardening, nursery, and landscape applications. Emphasis on propagation, cultural practices, and the study of plant relationships, structure, growth and development. Off-campus meetings required.


      AGOR 24  Integrated Pest Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Common agricultural pests in Southern California and physical, biological, and chemical pest control principles and practices, including integrated pest management (IPM). Stresses use, safety, equipment, laws, and regulations of pesticides. Field trips are required.


      AGOR 63  Irrigation Systems Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Systematic approach to water conservation in landscapes. Soil-plant-water relationships, evapotranspiration, irrigation schedules, salinity and drainage, and irrigation efficiency. Water measurement, soil moisture measurement, irrigation systems, and practical constraints affecting scheduling. California water supply and budget, water rights, local, state, and federal water institutions, and California water issues. Irrigation efficiency testing will be incorporated to demonstrate proper methods of water audits and system evaluation. Field trips are required.

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    • Landscape Construction

      AGOR 51  Tractor and Landscape Equipment Operations
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-MA 108 L)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Selection, operation, repair, and maintenance of power equipment used in the agriculture and landscape industry. Includes two- and four-wheel drive tractors, skip loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoes, lawnmowers, edgers, weed eaters, blower vacuums, rototillers, chainsaws, spraying equipment, and all-terrain vehicles. Laboratory includes use of this equipment.


      AGOR 62  Irrigation Principles and Design
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Principles of irrigation, design techniques, sprinkler system components, and hydraulic principles used in nursery management, interior design, residential, and commercial landscapes. Special emphasis is given to water conservation. Field trips are required.


      AGOR 63  Irrigation Systems Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Systematic approach to water conservation in landscapes. Soil-plant-water relationships, evapotranspiration, irrigation schedules, salinity and drainage, and irrigation efficiency. Water measurement, soil moisture measurement, irrigation systems, and practical constraints affecting scheduling. California water supply and budget, water rights, local, state, and federal water institutions, and California water issues. Irrigation efficiency testing will be incorporated to demonstrate proper methods of water audits and system evaluation. Field trips are required.


      AGOR 72  Landscape Hardscape Applications
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Landscape construction pertaining to hardscape featured in the landscape. Estimation and installation of fences, walks, planters, patios, lighting, barbecues, gazebos, decks, ponds, spas, fountains and pools. Students will gain hands-on experience in the laboratory activities.


      AGOR 73  Landscaping Laws, Contracting, and Estimating
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 54   

      Landscape laws, contracting, and estimating as they pertain to landscape construction. Information covered will be helpful for the Landscape Contractor's (C-27 classification) licensing exam administered by the state of California. Off campus assignments required.

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    • Landscape Design

      AGOR 1  Horticultural Science
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-PS 104)
      Lecture: 54

      Horticulture skills and techniques for use in gardening, nursery, and landscape applications. Emphasis on propagation, cultural practices, and the study of plant relationships, structure, growth and development. Off-campus meetings required.


      AGOR 13  Landscape Design
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Landscape design for residential and small commercial sites including the design process, drafting, graphics, site evaluation, landscaping materials, and plant usage. Field trips and off-campus assignments required.


      AGOR 30  Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AG-EH 112 L)
      UC Credit Limitation

      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Identification, growth habits, culture, and ornamental use of landscape trees and shrubs adapted to climates of California. Plants emphasized will come from the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC) and California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) certification test plant lists. Off campus meetings required.


      AGOR 50  Soil Science and Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AG-PS 128 L)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Principles of soil management, including management of air, water, nutrients, organic matter. Study of soil including physical, chemical, and biological properties, classification, derivation, use, function, and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter, and microbiology as they pertain to optimized plant growth. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility, and physical properties of soil. Laboratory required. Field trips are required.

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    • Livestock Production

      ASCI 14  Swine Production
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Formerly AGLI 14
      Study of the principles and practices in the purebred and commercial pork production industries; emphasis on the importance of breeds, breeding principles, selection, nutrition, environmental management, health, marketing and recordkeeping to ensure scientifically-based management decisions and consumer product acceptance.


      ASCI 30  Beef Production
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Formerly AGLI 30
      Purebred and commercial beef cattle production; emphasis on the importance of breeds, breeding principles, selection, nutrition, environmental management, health, marketing, and recordkeeping to ensure scientifically based management decisions and consumer product acceptance as applied to beef cattle. Laboratory required. Field trips required.

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    • Nursery Management

      AGOR 1  Horticultural Science
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-PS 104)
      Lecture: 54

      Horticulture skills and techniques for use in gardening, nursery, and landscape applications. Emphasis on propagation, cultural practices, and the study of plant relationships, structure, growth and development. Off-campus meetings required.


      AGOR 2  Plant Propagation/Greenhouse Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-EH 116 L)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Plant propagation and production practices with emphasis on florists' plants, woody ornamentals, and fruits. Commercial techniques include seed propagation, cuttings, grafting and budding, layering, fern sporing, and division. Stresses greenhouses and other environmental structures for plant propagation and production.


      AGOR 30  Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AG-EH 112 L)
      UC Credit Limitation

      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Identification, growth habits, culture, and ornamental use of landscape trees and shrubs adapted to climates of California. Plants emphasized will come from the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC) and California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) certification test plant lists. Off campus meetings required.


      AGOR 50  Soil Science and Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AG-PS 128 L)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Principles of soil management, including management of air, water, nutrients, organic matter. Study of soil including physical, chemical, and biological properties, classification, derivation, use, function, and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter, and microbiology as they pertain to optimized plant growth. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility, and physical properties of soil. Laboratory required. Field trips are required.

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    • Ornamental Horticulture 

      AGAG 1  Food Production, Land Use, and Politics - A Global Perspective
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      Surveys the world's food producing systems in terms of economic, political, and cultural forces. Emphasizes ethical, sustainable food producing agriculture.


      AGOR 1  Horticultural Science
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-PS 104)
      Lecture: 54

      Horticulture skills and techniques for use in gardening, nursery, and landscape applications. Emphasis on propagation, cultural practices, and the study of plant relationships, structure, growth and development. Off-campus meetings required.


      AGOR 2  Plant Propagation/Greenhouse Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-EH 116 L)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Plant propagation and production practices with emphasis on florists' plants, woody ornamentals, and fruits. Commercial techniques include seed propagation, cuttings, grafting and budding, layering, fern sporing, and division. Stresses greenhouses and other environmental structures for plant propagation and production.


      AGOR 13  Landscape Design
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Landscape design for residential and small commercial sites including the design process, drafting, graphics, site evaluation, landscaping materials, and plant usage. Field trips and off-campus assignments required.


      AGOR 24  Integrated Pest Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Common agricultural pests in Southern California and physical, biological, and chemical pest control principles and practices, including integrated pest management (IPM). Stresses use, safety, equipment, laws, and regulations of pesticides. Field trips are required.


      AGOR 30  Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AG-EH 112 L)
      UC Credit Limitation

      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Identification, growth habits, culture, and ornamental use of landscape trees and shrubs adapted to climates of California. Plants emphasized will come from the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC) and California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) certification test plant lists. Off campus meetings required.


      AGOR 50  Soil Science and Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AG-PS 128 L)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Principles of soil management, including management of air, water, nutrients, organic matter. Study of soil including physical, chemical, and biological properties, classification, derivation, use, function, and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter, and microbiology as they pertain to optimized plant growth. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility, and physical properties of soil. Laboratory required. Field trips are required.


      AGOR 62  Irrigation Principles and Design
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Principles of irrigation, design techniques, sprinkler system components, and hydraulic principles used in nursery management, interior design, residential, and commercial landscapes. Special emphasis is given to water conservation. Field trips are required.

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    • Park & Sports Turf Management

      AGOR 24  Integrated Pest Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Common agricultural pests in Southern California and physical, biological, and chemical pest control principles and practices, including integrated pest management (IPM). Stresses use, safety, equipment, laws, and regulations of pesticides. Field trips are required.


      AGOR 30  Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AG-EH 112 L)
      UC Credit Limitation

      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Identification, growth habits, culture, and ornamental use of landscape trees and shrubs adapted to climates of California. Plants emphasized will come from the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers (CANGC) and California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) certification test plant lists. Off campus meetings required.


      AGOR 40  Sports Turf Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Prepares students to work in the sports turf industry. Emphasizes turf cultural techniques used in sports turf management. Includes turf surfaces used on baseball, football, soccer, tennis, golf courses, driving ranges, and other sports fields in both professional and amateur sports. Field trips required.


      AGOR 50  Soil Science and Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AG-PS 128 L)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Principles of soil management, including management of air, water, nutrients, organic matter. Study of soil including physical, chemical, and biological properties, classification, derivation, use, function, and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter, and microbiology as they pertain to optimized plant growth. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility, and physical properties of soil. Laboratory required. Field trips are required.


      AGOR 51  Tractor and Landscape Equipment Operations
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-MA 108 L)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Selection, operation, repair, and maintenance of power equipment used in the agriculture and landscape industry. Includes two- and four-wheel drive tractors, skip loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoes, lawnmowers, edgers, weed eaters, blower vacuums, rototillers, chainsaws, spraying equipment, and all-terrain vehicles. Laboratory includes use of this equipment.


      AGOR 62  Irrigation Principles and Design
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Principles of irrigation, design techniques, sprinkler system components, and hydraulic principles used in nursery management, interior design, residential, and commercial landscapes. Special emphasis is given to water conservation. Field trips are required.


      AGOR 63  Irrigation Systems Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Systematic approach to water conservation in landscapes. Soil-plant-water relationships, evapotranspiration, irrigation schedules, salinity and drainage, and irrigation efficiency. Water measurement, soil moisture measurement, irrigation systems, and practical constraints affecting scheduling. California water supply and budget, water rights, local, state, and federal water institutions, and California water issues. Irrigation efficiency testing will be incorporated to demonstrate proper methods of water audits and system evaluation. Field trips are required.

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    • Pet Science

      ASCI 70  Pet Shop Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Formerly AGPE 70
      Pet shop operations and the economic aspects of the pet industry. Organization and operation of pet shops, animal care practices, and sound business management practices.


      ASCI 72  Feline Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      Formerly AGPE 72
      Care and management of cats including breed identification and characteristics, grooming, showing, nutrition, practical care, behavior, breeding, and housing.

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Public Service & Social Science

    • Addictions Counseling

      AD 1  Alcohol and Drug Dependency
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ADS 110 X)
      Lecture: 54   

      Presents an overview of alcohol and chemical dependencies and ramifications. Explores the impact these dependencies have upon the individual's social, psychological, economic, and physiological well-being as well as community and family concerns. Examines the myths, images, and stereotypes about substances and substance abusers. Explores various approaches to recovery. Includes familiarization with terms.


      AD 2  Physiological Effects of Alcohol and Drugs
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ADS 140X)
      Lecture: 54   

      Examines effects of alcohol and drugs on the human body. Includes tolerance, habituation, cross-tolerance, and synergistic effect.


      AD 3  Chemical Dependency: Intervention, Treatment and Recovery
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Examines techniques used in chemical dependency treatment. Analyzes types of treatment programs and the essentials of recovery. Focus on evidence-based treatments of addiction.


      AD 4  Issues in Domestic Violence
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   

      History, law, and psychology of domestic violence. Cultural, social aspects, and relationship to substance abuse explored.

      AD 6  Co-Occurring Disorders

      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ADS 190 X)
      Lecture: 54   

      Overview of the complex interactions of mental disorders and chemical dependency. Reviews and examines the key areas involving co-occurring disorders: definition, diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare.

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    • Administration of Justice 

      ADJU 1  The Administration of Justice System
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AJ 110)
      Lecture: 54   

      History and philosophy of the justice system, subsystems, roles, relationships and theories of crime causation and correction.


      ADJU 2  Principles and Procedures of the Justice System
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AJ 122)
      Lecture: 54   

      Due process in criminal proceedings from pre-arrest through trial and appeal using statutory law and legal precedent.


      ADJU 3  Concepts of Criminal Law
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AJ 120)
      Lecture: 45   Lab: 27

      Classification of crime, elements of crimes, common and statutory law, and evidence as observed through the study of case law decisions by state and federal courts.


      ADJU 4  Legal Aspects of Evidence
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AJ 124)
      Lecture: 54   

      Criminal evidence, including admissibility, witness competency, privileged communication, hearsay, and collection and preservation of evidence.


      ADJU 5  Community Relations
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: AJ 160)
      Lecture: 54   

      Examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population.

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    • Child Development

      CHLD 1  Child, Family, School and Community
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: CDEV 110)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: AMLA 1A or ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AM

      Home, child, school, and community relationships as they pertain to the historical and contemporary perspectives on the education and socialization of children. Family systems and community resources and the influences of age, gender, culture, diverse abilities, socioeconomic status, and public policies factors that affect children and families.


      CHLD 5  Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ECE 120)
      Lecture: 54   

      Examine historical context, philosophies, and theoretical framework in early childhood education, including ethical conduct, career pathways, professional standards, and advocacy. Explore culturally relevant practice and developmentally appropriate curriculum when planning learning environments for diverse learners in early childhood programs. Assesses best practices related to child observations, teaching strategies, and state regulations. Evaluate the key role of relationships and adult-child interactions in supporting children’s physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development. TB clearance and 4 observation hours required.


      CHLD 6  Introduction to Child Development Curriculum
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ECE 130)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: CHLD 5 or CHLD 11

      Curriculum designs, content areas, and environments related to early education programs. Teaching strategies and curriculum development based on theoretical frameworks, observation, and assessment through a cultural lens to explain and plan for children's development across the curriculum, including all content areas. Materials and resources used to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning environments for children from birth to 8 years old. TB test and observations required.


      CHLD 11  Child and Adolescent Development
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: CDEV 100)
      UC Credit Limitation

      Lecture: 54   

      Examines major physical, psychosocial, cognitive, language, and brain developmental processes prenatal through adolescence. Emphasis on developmental theory, research methodologies, maturational processes, and environmental factors. Students observe children and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. Meets Title 22 and Title V requirements for the Child Development Permit. TB test, out-of-class observations, and interviews required.


      CHLD 64  Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ECE 220)
      Lecture: 54   

      Introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, and early childhood curriculum related to child health, safety, and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health, and safety for both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. Focus on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program development for all children.

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    • Fire Technology

      FIRE 1  Fire Protection Organization
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Careers in fire protection and related fields, history of fire protection, fire loss analysis, and public, quasi-public, and private fire protection services. Also includes specific fire protection functions and fire behavior, suppression, and extinguishment.


      FIRE 2  Fire Prevention Technology
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: FIRE 110 X)
      Lecture: 54   

      History of fire prevention, including codes, identification (ID) and correction of hazards, investigation, and public safety education.


      FIRE 3  Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: FIRE 1

      Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of the fire alarm systems; water based fire suppression systems; specialized hazard fire suppression systems; water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.


      FIRE 4  Building Construction for Fire Protection
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: FIRE 130 X)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: FIRE 1

      Provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations , and operating at emergencies.


      FIRE 5  Fire Behavior and Combustion
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: FIRE 1

      Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. In depth study of fire chemistry and physics, characteristics of materials, extinguishing of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques.


      KINF 51A  Agility Test Preparation Law and Fire - Beginning
      1 Unit (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lab: 71

      Physical agility skills for individuals with little or no agility training. Designed specifically for those interested in law enforcement and fire technology. There may be off-campus assignments.

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    • Fire Technology - Wildland Fire 

      FIRE 1  Fire Protection Organization
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Careers in fire protection and related fields, history of fire protection, fire loss analysis, and public, quasi-public, and private fire protection services. Also includes specific fire protection functions and fire behavior, suppression, and extinguishment.


      FIRE WF101  Wildland Fire Behavior
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: FIRE 1 (may have been taken previously)

      One of the core classes required for the Wildland Fire Technology certificate and degree program. Provides students with basic working knowledge of wildland fire behavior, wildland fire predictions, and factors that affect safety during wildland fire operations. Serves as a foundation for future coursework , prepares the student for future jobs and/or education in the wildland fire suppression field, and develops students for career advancement in their specialty. The Wildland Fire Technology certificate and degree program meets the prerequisite requirements to apply for the United States Forest Service (USFS) Student Career Experience Program (SCEP).


      FIRE WF102  Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: Eligibility for FIRE 1

      This course is one in a series of core courses required by the Wildland Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement and Associate of Science degree programs. The course provides students with information necessary to understand occupational safety and hazards associated with wildland firefighting operations. Emphasis is placed on situational awareness, protective measures, accident avoidance procedures, and the risk management process. Students also review fire ground near misses, entrapments, and fatalities. This course meets or exceeds the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) requirements.


      FIRE WF103  Wildland Fire Operations
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: Eligibility for FIRE 1

      One in a series of core courses required by the Wildland Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement and Associate of Science Degree programs. Provides students with information necessary to understand ground and air operations associated with wildland firefighting operations. Emphasis will be placed on incident command system use, strategy, tactics, hazards, resource typing, management, and safety procedures during wildland fire incidents. Meets or exceeds the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) requirements.


      FIRE WF104  Wildland Fire Investigation, Prevention, and Public Information
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: Eligibility for FIRE 1

      One in a series of core courses required by the Wildland Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement and Associate of Science degree programs. Provides students with information and skills necessary to understand the roles and functions of the Public Information Officer (PIO, S-203), Fire Prevention Education Team Member (PETM, P-101), and the Wildland Fire Investigator (INVF, FI-110). Various wildland fire associated class projects will challenge the student’s public speaking, report writing, and presentation skills. This course meets or exceeds the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) requirements.


      FIRE WF105  Wildland Fire Logistics, Finance, and Planning
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: Eligibility for FIRE 1

      One in a series of core courses required by the Wildland Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement and Associate of Science degree programs. Provides students with information necessary to understand the responsibilities and functions of the logistics, finance, and planning sections. Emphasis is placed on how the different incident command system sections are organized and utilized during wildland fire incidents. Meets or exceeds the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) requirements


      KINF 51A  Agility Test Preparation Law and Fire - Beginning
      1 Unit (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lab: 71

      Physical agility skills for individuals with little or no agility training. Designed specifically for those interested in law enforcement and fire technology. There may be off-campus assignments.

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    • Paralegal

      PLGL 30  Introduction to Paralegal/Legal
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

      Federal and state legal systems, role of paralegals and relationship of paralegals to attorneys, basic civil litigation, legal writing, investigation of claims, and legal ethics for paralegals.


      PLGL 31  Legal Analysis and Writing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: PLGL 30 (May have been taken previously)

      Formerly PLGL 31A
      Law library for legal research and references including reading and analyzing cases, statutes, constitutions, secondary sources, and preparation of case briefs.


      PLGL 34  Law Office Procedures
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: PLGL 30 (may have been taken previously)

      Formerly PLGL 35A.
      Procedures utilized by a paralegal in a law office. Court systems, preparation and filing of legal papers and court documents, and drafting specialized documents in estate planning, real estate, divorce, unlawful detainer, adoption, corporations, conservatorships, and guardianships.


      PLGL 37  Tort Law
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Analysis of the law of torts, including intentional torts such as assault, battery, false imprisonment, defamation, privacy, trespass, and nuisance; negligence; and strict liability. Examination of insurance defense issues.


      PLGL 39  Contract Law
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Laws relating to the formation of contracts. Includes study of the Statute of Frauds, third-party rights, liability for breach of contract, remedies, discharge, and the Uniform Commercial Code.

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    • Paralegal Litigation & Support (e-discovery)

      PLGL 102  Litigation Support Technology from Data Collection to Trial
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 54   

      Role of the litigation lifecycle from data collection, document review, and production to use at trial. Role of technology and litigation support department and teams in the acquisition of data and eDiscovery processing.


      PLGL 103  Litigation Support Applications

      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: PLGL 102

      Use of litigation support software and technology in the forensic data collection process and eDiscovery. Practical training in contemporary document review software.

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    • Sign Language/Interpreting

      SIGN 101  American Sign Language 1
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 72   

      Fundamentals of American Sign Language. Preparation for visual/gestural communication followed by intensive work on comprehension skills; modeling of grammatical structures; general information about Deaf Culture. One out-of-class observation required.


      SIGN 201  Introduction to Deaf Studies
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Topics central to the Deaf community including deaf education, Deaf and hearing relationships, and Deaf history. Topics include early intervention and education of deaf children, communication strategies and their effectiveness, anatomy and causes of deafness, and Deaf people as a cultural group. Gives a holistic perspective of Deaf people applicable to further studies in Deaf culture and community.


      SIGN 202  Cultures in the Deaf Community
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      This course introduces various Deaf cultures within America. Topics include: the description of deafness, Deaf people, the deaf community as defined by audiological and/or cultural means, cultural norms, values, institutions, services for and by Deaf people and culture as reflected in the arts and language of Deaf people. Students will be given an opportunity to study and understand minority group dynamics, attitudes, and behavior characteristics of the oppressed and oppressor people and the liberation movements.

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STEM

    • Android Programming

      CISP 10  Principles of Object-Oriented Design
      2.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 27   Lab: 54
      Advisory: CISP 11 or CISP 21 or CISP 31 or CISP 41

      Object-oriented design, patterns, and use of Unified Modeling Language (UML) in different programming languages that will enable students to build large packages and business applications. The course also covers Agile and Scrum methodologies.


      CISP 21  Programming in Java
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISP 21L
      Advisory: CISP 10 and (CISB 11 or CISB 15)

      Design and development of object-oriented Java programming applications. Includes object-oriented business programs and applications, documentation and debugging techniques, user-interface, objects, various data types, methods, events, elementary control structures, arrays, and inheritance. Student must take CISP 21L concurrently.


      CISP 21L  Programming in Java Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISP 21

      Laboratory for CISP 21 - Java Programming exercises focusing on design and development of object-oriented business programs and applications, documentation and debugging techniques, user-interface, objects, variables, methods, events, elementary control structures, lists, arrays, and inheritance. Concurrent enrollment in the lecture course CISP 21 - Programming in Java is required.

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    • iOS Programming

      CISP 10  Principles of Object-Oriented Design
      2.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 27   Lab: 54
      Advisory: CISP 11 or CISP 21 or CISP 31 or CISP 41

      Object-oriented design, patterns, and use of Unified Modeling Language (UML) in different programming languages that will enable students to build large packages and business applications. The course also covers Agile and Scrum methodologies.


      CISP 31  Programming in C++
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISP 31L
      Advisory: CISP 10 or (CISP 11 and CISP 11L) or (CISP 21 and CISP 21L)

      Object-oriented programming in C++ including object-oriented design, documentation, and debugging techniques. Elementary control structures, classes, overload operators and functions, and single and multiple inheritance. Student must be enrolled in CISP 31L, a concurrent laboratory co-requisite.


      CISP 31L  Programming in C++ Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISP 31

      Laboratory for object-oriented programming in C++ including object-oriented design, documentation, and debugging techniques. Elementary control structures, classes, overload operators and functions, and single and multiple inheritance. Student must be enrolled in CISP 31, a concurrent lecture co-requisite.

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    • Big Data

      CISD 41  Introduction to Data Science
      3.5 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 27
      Advisory: CISP 10

      Introduces students to the evolving domain of data science. Addresses the key knowledge domains in data science, including data development and management, statistical analysis, data visualization, and inference. Provides an exposure to some of the technologies involved in application of data science. Goals are to learn how to use tools for acquiring, cleaning, analyzing, exploring, and visualizing data; making data-driven inferences and decisions; and effectively communicating results.

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    • C++ Programming

      CISP 10  Principles of Object-Oriented Design
      2.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 27   Lab: 54
      Advisory: CISP 11 or CISP 21 or CISP 31 or CISP 41

      Object-oriented design, patterns, and use of Unified Modeling Language (UML) in different programming languages that will enable students to build large packages and business applications. The course also covers Agile and Scrum methodologies.


      CISP 31  Programming in C++
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISP 31L
      Advisory: CISP 10 or (CISP 11 and CISP 11L) or (CISP 21 and CISP 21L)

      Object-oriented programming in C++ including object-oriented design, documentation, and debugging techniques. Elementary control structures, classes, overload operators and functions, and single and multiple inheritance. Student must be enrolled in CISP 31L, a concurrent laboratory co-requisite.


      CISP 31L  Programming in C++ Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISP 31

      Laboratory for object-oriented programming in C++ including object-oriented design, documentation, and debugging techniques. Elementary control structures, classes, overload operators and functions, and single and multiple inheritance. Student must be enrolled in CISP 31, a concurrent lecture co-requisite.

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    • Java  Programming

      CISP 10  Principles of Object-Oriented Design
      2.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 27   Lab: 54
      Advisory: CISP 11 or CISP 21 or CISP 31 or CISP 41

      Object-oriented design, patterns, and use of Unified Modeling Language (UML) in different programming languages that will enable students to build large packages and business applications. The course also covers Agile and Scrum methodologies.


      CISP 21  Programming in Java
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISP 21L
      Advisory: CISP 10 and (CISB 11 or CISB 15)

      Design and development of object-oriented Java programming applications. Includes object-oriented business programs and applications, documentation and debugging techniques, user-interface, objects, various data types, methods, events, elementary control structures, arrays, and inheritance. Student must take CISP 21L concurrently.


      CISP 21L  Programming in Java Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISP 21

      Laboratory for CISP 21 - Java Programming exercises focusing on design and development of object-oriented business programs and applications, documentation and debugging techniques, user-interface, objects, variables, methods, events, elementary control structures, lists, arrays, and inheritance. Concurrent enrollment in the lecture course CISP 21 - Programming in Java is required.

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    • LINUX

      CISN 31  Linux Operating System
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54 
      Corequisite: CISN 31L
      Advisory: CISB 11

      Concepts and skills in planning and installing Linux Operating System (OS) and its graphical user interface (GUI); using Linux Shells and system administration commands; managing user accounts; installing hardware and software; and maintaining file systems and system resources.


      CISN 31L  Linux Operating System Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISN 31

      Laboratory for planning, installing, and managing Linux Operating System (OS) and its graphical user interface (GUI); using Linux Shells and system administration commands; managing user accounts; installing hardware and software; and maintaining file systems and system resources. Concurrent enrollment in CISN 31 lecture course is required.

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    • Computer Networking Security

      CISS 21  Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISS 21L
      Advisory: CISN 11

      Network vulnerabilities from a hacker's perspective. Cyber security legal and ethical issues. Written security, use policy, and instance response policy. Scanning and penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and countermeasures for Windows and Linux operating systems. Secure programming, virtual private network (VPN), cryptography, wireless, Web, and remote access securities. Student must be enrolled in CISS 21L, a concurrent lab co-requisite.


      CISS 21L  Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISS 21

      Laboratory for network vulnerabilities from a hacker's perspective. Cyber security legal and ethical issues. Written security, use policy, and instance response policy. Scanning and penetration tests, vulnerability assessments and countermeasures for Windows and Linux operating systems. Secure programming, virtual private network (VPN), cryptography, wireless, Web, and remote access securities. Student must be enrolled in CISS 21, a concurrent lecture co-requisite.

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    • Computer Networking - Software

      CISN 11  Telecommunications Networking
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISN 11L
      Advisory: CISB 11

      Prepares students for the first year Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Network+ certification. Telecommunications networking focusing on network concepts and designs; network standards; Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) version 4 (IPv4) and version 6 (IPv6); Open Systems Interconnection (OSI); network protocols; transmission media; switch; hardware architecture; local area network (LAN); wide area network (WAN); remote connectivity; Microsoft and Linux network operating system; network troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrade; network and wireless security; system vulnerability; and network sniffing analysis.


      CISN 11L  Telecommunications/Networking Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISN 11

      Telecommunications Networking lab preparing students for first year Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Network+ certification. Telecommunications Networking focusing on network concepts and designs, network standards, Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) version 4 (IPv4) and version 6 (IPv6), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), network protocols, transmission media, switch, hardware architecture, local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), remote connectivity, Microsoft and Linux network operating system, network troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrade, network and wireless security, system vulnerability, and network sniffing analysis.

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    • Object Oriented Design (ONE SEMESTER)

      CISP 10  Principles of Object-Oriented Design
      2.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 27   Lab: 54
      Advisory: CISP 11 or CISP 21 or CISP 31 or CISP 41

      Object-oriented design, patterns, and use of Unified Modeling Language (UML) in different programming languages that will enable students to build large packages and business applications. The course also covers Agile and Scrum methodologies.

    • SQL

      CISD 21  Database Management - Microsoft SQL Server
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISD 21L
      Advisory: CISB 11 or CISB 15

      Structured Query Language (SQL) and Transact-SQL for Microsoft SQL Server. Topics include creating database objects, retrieving and updating data, writing scripts, developing stored procedures and functions, developing triggers, and creating cursors. Student must be enrolled in CISD 21L, a concurrent lab co-requisite.


      CISD 21L  Database Management - Microsoft SQL Server Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISD 21

      Laboratory for CISD 21 - Structured Query Language (SQL) and Transact-SQL for Microsoft SQL Server. Topics include creating database objects, retrieving and updating data, writing scripts, developing stored procedures, functions, triggers, and creating cursors. Student must be enrolled in CISD 21, a concurrent lecture co-requisite.


      CISD 31  Database Management - Oracle
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISD 31L
      Advisory: CISB 11 or CISB 15

      Oracle database management system (DBMS) functions, concepts, and terms. Procedure Language/Structure Query Language (PL/SQL) is used to code, test, and implement stored procedures, functions, triggers, and packages. Relational database projects will be built using PL/SQL. Concurrent enrollment in CISD 31L is required.


      CISD 31L  Database Management - Oracle Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISD 31

      Laboratory for CISD 31 - Oracle database management system (DBMS) functions, concepts, and terms. Procedure Language/Structured Query Language (PL/SQL) is used to code, test, and implement stored procedures, functions, triggers, and packages. Relational database projects will be built using PL/SQL. Concurrent enrollment in CISD 31 is required.


      CISD 40  Database Design
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Database design principles. Understanding database needs and functions; creating data models, entity-relationship (E-R), and Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams; using normalization rules and principles to create databases; learning basic database administrator objectives and tasks; and understanding the role of data warehousing and data mining.

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    • Telecommunications

      CISN 11  Telecommunications Networking
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISN 11L
      Advisory: CISB 11

      Prepares students for the first year Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Network+ certification. Telecommunications networking focusing on network concepts and designs; network standards; Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) version 4 (IPv4) and version 6 (IPv6); Open Systems Interconnection (OSI); network protocols; transmission media; switch; hardware architecture; local area network (LAN); wide area network (WAN); remote connectivity; Microsoft and Linux network operating system; network troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrade; network and wireless security; system vulnerability; and network sniffing analysis.


      CISN 11L  Telecommunications/Networking Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISN 11

      Telecommunications Networking lab preparing students for first year Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Network+ certification. Telecommunications Networking focusing on network concepts and designs, network standards, Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) version 4 (IPv4) and version 6 (IPv6), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), network protocols, transmission media, switch, hardware architecture, local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), remote connectivity, Microsoft and Linux network operating system, network troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrade, network and wireless security, system vulnerability, and network sniffing analysis.


      CISN 24  Window Server Network and Security Administration
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISN 24L
      Advisory: CISN 11

      Computer Network Administration and Security Management (CNASM) core. Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) topics, Active Directory security and Group Policy management, Hyper-V virtual server installation, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name Service (DNS), file system security, logon script, software deployment, network printing, Remote Desktop (RD) Gateway and RD Web Access, Network Address Translation (NAT), Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) and secure Virtual Private Network (VPN), Internet Protocol (IP) version 6 (v6) DHCPv6, DNSv6, and IPv6 Routing.


      CISN 24L  Window Server Network and Security Administration Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISN 24

      Laboratory applications for Microsoft Server Certification Expert (MCSE) topics, Active Directory security and Group Policy management, Hyper-V virtual server installation, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name Service (DNS), file system security, logon script, software deployment, network printing, Remote Desktop (RD) Gateway and RD Web Access, Network Address Translation (NAT), IPsec and secure Virtual Private Network (VPN), Internet Protocol (IP) version 6 (v6) DHCPv6, DNSv6, and IPv6 Routing. Student must be enrolled in CISN 24 - Window Server Network and Security Administration, a concurrent lecture co-requisite.


      CISN 51  Cisco CCNA Networking and Routing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISN 51L
      Advisory: CISN 11

      Computer Network Administration and Security Management (CNASM) core. Preparation for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. Design and configuration of local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), open systems interconnection (OSI) model, advanced Subnetting, route summarization, command line Interface (CLI), transmission control protocol and Internet protocol (TCP/IP), Cisco internetwork operating system (IOS), router, advanced switching, virtual LAN (VLAN) , access control lists (ACL), wireless and network security, Internet protocol version 6 (IPv6), point-to-point protocol (PPP), voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), and routing protocols including static route, routing information protocol (RIP), enhanced interior gateway routing protocol (EIGRP), and open shortest path first (OSPF). Student must be enrolled in CISN 51L, a concurrent lab co-requisite.


      CISN 51L  Cisco CCNA Networking and Routing Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISN 51

      Lab to prepare for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. Design and configuration of local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), open systems interconnection (OSI) model, advanced subnetting, route summarization, command line interface (CLI), transmission control protocol and Internet protocol (TCP/IP), Cisco internetwork operating system (IOS), router, advanced switching, virtual LAN (VLAN), access control lists (ACL), wireless and network security, Internet protocol version 6 (IPv6), point-to-point protocol (PPP), voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), and routing protocols including static route, routing information protocol (RIP), enhanced interior gateway routing protocol (EIGRP), and open shortest path first (OSPF). Student must be enrolled in CISN 51 - Cisco CCNA Networking and Routing, a concurrent lecture co-requisite.

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    • Web Programming

      CISW 17  HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Programming
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: CISB 11

      Plan, program, implement, publish, and maintain web sites using Hypertext Markup Language version 5 (HTML5), Cascading Style Sheets version 3 (CSS3), and JavaScript. Includes working with text, semantic, and multimedia objects, tables, forms, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Document Object Model (DOM), cross-browser compatibility, markup validation, client-side interactivity, and principles of web page design, web site construction, documentation, and publishing.

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    • Windows Operating Systems (ONE SEMESTER)

      CISN 21  Windows Operating System
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: CISB 11 or CISB 15

      Windows operating system installation and performance tweaking, including hardware and software issues, Windows system files, and Windows security.


      CISN 24  Window Server Network and Security Administration
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISN 24L
      Advisory: CISN 11

      Computer Network Administration and Security Management (CNASM) core. Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) topics, Active Directory security and Group Policy management, Hyper-V virtual server installation, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name Service (DNS), file system security, logon script, software deployment, network printing, Remote Desktop (RD) Gateway and RD Web Access, Network Address Translation (NAT), Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) and secure Virtual Private Network (VPN), Internet Protocol (IP) version 6 (v6) DHCPv6, DNSv6, and IPv6 Routing.


      CISN 24L  Window Server Network and Security Administration Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISN 24

      Laboratory applications for Microsoft Server Certification Expert (MCSE) topics, Active Directory security and Group Policy management, Hyper-V virtual server installation, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name Service (DNS), file system security, logon script, software deployment, network printing, Remote Desktop (RD) Gateway and RD Web Access, Network Address Translation (NAT), IPsec and secure Virtual Private Network (VPN), Internet Protocol (IP) version 6 (v6) DHCPv6, DNSv6, and IPv6 Routing. Student must be enrolled in CISN 24 - Window Server Network and Security Administration, a concurrent lecture co-requisite.

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    • Python Programming

      CISP 10  Principles of Object-Oriented Design
      2.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 27   Lab: 54
      Advisory: CISP 11 or CISP 21 or CISP 31 or CISP 41

      Object-oriented design, patterns, and use of Unified Modeling Language (UML) in different programming languages that will enable students to build large packages and business applications. The course also covers Agile and Scrum methodologies.


      CISP 71  Programming in Python
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISP 71L
      Advisory: CISP 10

      Design and development of object-oriented Python programming applications. Includes object-oriented business programs and applications, documentation and debugging techniques, user-interface, objects, various data types, methods, events, elementary control structures, arrays, inheritance, polymorphism, file operations, database interaction, and networking. Student must take CISP 71L concurrently.


      CISP 71L  Programming in Python Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISP 71
      Advisory: CISP 10

      Laboratory for CISP 71- Python Programming exercises focusing on design and development of object-oriented business programs and applications, documentation and debugging techniques, user-interface, objects, variables, methods, events, elementary control structures, lists, arrays, inheritance , polymorphism, file operations, database interaction, and networking. Concurrent enrollment in CISP 71 is required.

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    • Cloud Computing for Amazon Web Services

      CISN 71  Introduction to Cloud Computing
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: CISB 11

      Concepts and principles of cloud computing that shift information systems from on-premises computing infrastructure to highly scalable internet architectures. Topics includes cloud computing technologies, cloud services (storage, servers and software applications), cloud providers, industry cloud practices, cloud careers, and industry demand for cloud skills. Students analyze a variety of case studies to effectively evaluate and assess the business and technical benefits of cloud computing and cloud applications.

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    • Computer Network Administration & Security

      CISS 21  Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISS 21L
      Advisory: CISN 11

      Network vulnerabilities from a hacker's perspective. Cyber security legal and ethical issues. Written security, use policy, and instance response policy. Scanning and penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and countermeasures for Windows and Linux operating systems. Secure programming, virtual private network (VPN), cryptography, wireless, Web, and remote access securities. Student must be enrolled in CISS 21L, a concurrent lab co-requisite.


      CISS 21L  Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISS 21

      Laboratory for network vulnerabilities from a hacker's perspective. Cyber security legal and ethical issues. Written security, use policy, and instance response policy. Scanning and penetration tests, vulnerability assessments and countermeasures for Windows and Linux operating systems. Secure programming, virtual private network (VPN), cryptography, wireless, Web, and remote access securities. Student must be enrolled in CISS 21, a concurrent lecture co-requisite.


      CISS 25  Cyber, Cloud Network Security and Firewalls
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISS 25L
      Advisory: CISN 11

      Design, configure, deploy, and maintain Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Windows, and Linux firewalls to secure Cyber, Cloud, and local networks. Topics include IPsec and TLS Virtual Private Network (VPN) remote clients, Access Control Lists (ACL), Confidentiality Integrity Availability (CIA), Radius, and Certificate Authentication (CA). Student must enroll in CISS 25L concurrently.


      CISS 25L  Cyber, Cloud Network Security and Firewalls Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISS 25

      Laboratory course to design, configure, deploy, and maintain Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Windows, and Linux firewalls to secure Cyber, Cloud, and local networks. Topics include IPsec and TLS Virtual Private Network (VPN) remote clients, Access Control Lists (ACL), Confidentiality Integrity Availability (CIA), Radius, and Certificate Authentication (CA). Student must enroll in CISS 25L concurrently.


      CISS 27  Cyber Defense
      1 Unit (Degree Applicable)
      Lab: 54
      Advisory: CISN 11 and CISN 11L

      Cyber security hands-on activities in defending, responding, mitigating, and analyzing attacks through IT infrastructure and application service vulnerabilities. Prepare students to secure, configure, monitor, and analyze computer, switch, router, firewall, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Voice over IP (VoIP), smart phone, and application services such as Web, email, Structured Query Language (SQL) database, Domain Name Systems (DNS), and Virtual Private Network (VPN).

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    • Computer Programming

      CISB 11  Computer Information Systems
      3.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: BUS 140, ITIS 120)
      UC Credit Limitation

      Lecture: 54   Lab: 27

      Overview of computer information systems including computer hardware, software, networking, programming, databases, Internet, security, systems analysis, ethics, and problem solving using business applications.


      CISB 15  Microcomputer Applications
      3.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 27

      Windows operating system (OS) and applications, simple business examples using up-to-date browser, word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and integration of software applications.


      CISP 10  Principles of Object-Oriented Design
      2.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 27   Lab: 54
      Advisory: CISP 11 or CISP 21 or CISP 31 or CISP 41

      Object-oriented design, patterns, and use of Unified Modeling Language (UML) in different programming languages that will enable students to build large packages and business applications. The course also covers Agile and Scrum methodologies.

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    • Computer Networking Technology Fundamentals - Hardware

      CNET 50  Personal Computer (PC) Servicing
      4 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54

      Personal computer (PC) and peripheral servicing techniques, preventative maintenance, hardware configurations, software configurations, software diagnostics, and the use of test equipment.


      ELEC 50A  Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC)
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: Eligibility for MATH 51

      Direct Current (DC) electrical circuits and their applications. Covers DC sources, analysis, test equipment, measurements, and troubleshooting of resistive devices and other basic components. Includes Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's law, and network theorems. (Students seeking a survey course in electronics should take ELEC 10, Introduction to Mechatronics, rather than ELEC 50A or 50B.)


      ELEC 50B  Electronic Circuits (AC)
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: ELEC 50A

      Alternating Current (AC) electrical circuits and their applications. Covers AC sources, analysis (using complex numbers), test equipment, measurements, and troubleshooting of basic circuits with capacitors, inductors, and resistors. Includes impedance, resonance, filters, and decibels.

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    • Computer Database Management - Hardware

      CISB 11  Computer Information Systems
      3.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: BUS 140, ITIS 120)
      UC Credit Limitation

      Lecture: 54   Lab: 27

      Overview of computer information systems including computer hardware, software, networking, programming, databases, Internet, security, systems analysis, ethics, and problem solving using business applications.


      CISB 15  Microcomputer Applications
      3.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 27

      Windows operating system (OS) and applications, simple business examples using up-to-date browser, word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and integration of software applications.


      CISD 40  Database Design
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Database design principles. Understanding database needs and functions; creating data models, entity-relationship (E-R), and Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams; using normalization rules and principles to create databases; learning basic database administrator objectives and tasks; and understanding the role of data warehousing and data mining.

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    • Electronics Engineering Technology

      CISP 31  Programming in C++
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   
      Corequisite: CISP 31L
      Advisory: CISP 10 or (CISP 11 and CISP 11L) or (CISP 21 and CISP 21L)

      Object-oriented programming in C++ including object-oriented design, documentation, and debugging techniques. Elementary control structures, classes, overload operators and functions, and single and multiple inheritance. Student must be enrolled in CISP 31L, a concurrent laboratory co-requisite.


      CISP 31L  Programming in C++ Laboratory
      0.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lab: 27
      Corequisite: CISP 31

      Laboratory for object-oriented programming in C++ including object-oriented design, documentation, and debugging techniques. Elementary control structures, classes, overload operators and functions, and single and multiple inheritance. Student must be enrolled in CISP 31, a concurrent lecture co-requisite.


      ELEC 50A  Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC)
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: Eligibility for MATH 51

      Direct Current (DC) electrical circuits and their applications. Covers DC sources, analysis, test equipment, measurements, and troubleshooting of resistive devices and other basic components. Includes Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's law, and network theorems. (Students seeking a survey course in electronics should take ELEC 10, Introduction to Mechatronics, rather than ELEC 50A or 50B.)


      ELEC 54B  Industrial Electronic Systems
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Systems application of industrial electronics including industrial production and processes, automation, and programmable and motor controllers. Emphasis is on programmable logic controllers (PLCs).


      ELEC 56  Digital Electronics
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54

      Combinational and sequential logic circuits emphasizing number systems, binary math, basic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, flip-flops, counters, and registers. Stresses design and troubleshooting techniques.

    • Electronics & Computer Technology

      ELEC 50A  Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC)
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: Eligibility for MATH 51

      Direct Current (DC) electrical circuits and their applications. Covers DC sources, analysis, test equipment, measurements, and troubleshooting of resistive devices and other basic components. Includes Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's law, and network theorems. (Students seeking a survey course in electronics should take ELEC 10, Introduction to Mechatronics, rather than ELEC 50A or 50B.)


      ELEC 50B  Electronic Circuits (AC)
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: ELEC 50A

      Alternating Current (AC) electrical circuits and their applications. Covers AC sources, analysis (using complex numbers), test equipment, measurements, and troubleshooting of basic circuits with capacitors, inductors, and resistors. Includes impedance, resonance, filters, and decibels.


      ELEC 11  Technical Applications in Microcomputers
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Personal computer (PC) applications used in electronics technology. Includes word processing, spreadsheets, database, computer presentation methods, and internet research specifically designed for electronics technology.

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    • Engineering & Construction Technology

      ECT 16  CADD and Digital Design Media Level I
      4 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54

      Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Level 1 and computer applications in building construction, engineering, and related fields, including spreadsheet and presentation applications. Field trips required.


      ECT 70  Elements of Construction Management
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Formerly INSP 70
      Construction processes, terminology, and procedures. Topics include construction careers, building systems, sustainability, quality control, management, and scheduling of resources (materials, equipment, time, personnel, and finance).

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    • Geographic Information Systems

      GEOL 9  Environmental Geology
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: ENGL 1A and (GEOL 1 or GEOL 8)

      Human interactions with the geological environment. Relevant aspects of the geological environment and the problems currently caused by humans as they use the earth and its resources. Geologic hazards, including earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods, and subsidence. Emphasis on geological viewpoints concerning waste disposal, pollution, geothermal energy, fossil fuels, and mining. Geologic practices related to sound land management, conservation of resources, and protection of the environment. Field trips required.


      GEOG 10  Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: GEOG 155)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Principles, theory, and operations of geographic information systems (GIS), including geospatial data models, analytical functions, data quality, map design and visual communication, and social and environmental applications of GIS.

      GEOL 10  Natural Disasters
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   

      Surveys the hazards faced by humans from the natural environment. Analyzes a variety of hazards from a geological perspective. Studies the impact humans have on influencing or exacerbating natural disasters. Includes the role of government in responding to natural disasters. Field trips required.

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    • Geotech

      GEOL 1  Physical Geology
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54
      Advisory: MATH 50

      Minerals, rocks, earthquakes, volcanoes, and landscapes are presented within a framework of plate tectonics operating in concert with atmospheric and oceanic processes. A required course for students entering geoscience majors. May be taken by non-majors as a transferable physical science plus lab. Required field trips may involve overnight camping.


      GEOL 9  Environmental Geology
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: ENGL 1A and (GEOL 1 or GEOL 8)

      Human interactions with the geological environment. Relevant aspects of the geological environment and the problems currently caused by humans as they use the earth and its resources. Geologic hazards, including earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods, and subsidence. Emphasis on geological viewpoints concerning waste disposal, pollution, geothermal energy, fossil fuels, and mining. Geologic practices related to sound land management, conservation of resources, and protection of the environment. Field trips required.


      GEOL 9L  Environmental Geology Laboratory
      1 Unit (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lab: 54
      Corequisite: GEOL 9 (May have been taken previously)

      Common laboratory practices and exercises in environmental geology. Laboratory exercises include analyzing topographic and geological maps and aerial and satellite imagery. Also included are identifying common mineral and rock samples, water and soil analysis, and integrating data from lab activities in problem solving exercises. Field trip required.

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    • Health Careers

      MEDI 90  Medical Terminology
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      This course is an introduction to the use and meaning of the medical terminology used in various allied health fields.

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    • Histologic Technician

      HT 1  Introduction to Histotechnology
      1 Unit (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 18   
      Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

      The role of histotechnicians in preparation and analysis of tissues samples for diagnostic and research purposes. Internet resources, support organizations and periodical references for histotechnicians, as well as regulatory agencies. Set up of an educational plan and portfolio to be used throughout the program.


      HT 2  Scientific Basics for Histotechnicians
      3 Units (Degree Applicable)
      Lecture: 54   
      Advisory: CHEM 10 and Eligibility for ENGL 1A

      General laboratory issues including general laboratory protocols (GLP's), safety, ethics, and terminology relative to the preparation of tissue samples.

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    • Nutrition

      HRM 52  Food Safety and Sanitation
      2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 110)
      Lecture: 36 
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Sanitation practices affecting individual and commercial food service operations. Prevention and control of foodborne illnesses through flow of food and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) management. Also includes study of worker safety. Students will take a nationally recognized Food Safety Manager Certification exam as part of this course.


      NF 25  Introduction to Nutrition Science
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: NUTR 110)
      UC Credit Limitation

      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: ENGL 67

      Scientific concepts of nutrition related to the function of nutrients and current health issues with emphasis on individual needs. Topics include: functions and sources of nutrients; scientific principles to analyze and evaluate nutrition information; Dietary Guidelines and current nutrition recommendations; digestion, absorption, and metabolism; health, fitness, and disease; and nutrition in the life span. Students will record their diet, analyze its composition, and evaluate its nutrient content.


      NF 28  Cultural and Ethnic Foods
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   
      Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

      Regional, ethnic, cultural, religious, historical, and social influences on food patterns and cuisines. Core components include specialized equipment and utensils related to cultures, traditional foods of selected cultures, geographic factors in food availability, and global food issues. Includes in-depth study of a selected culture group.

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    • Surveying Technology

      ENGR 1  Introduction to Engineering
      2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: ENGR 110)
      Lecture: 18   Lab: 54

      Engineering professions including academic requirements, licensure, articulation agreements with four-year institutions, transfer, engineering study as a preparation for other careers, and academic and employment strategies. Engineering design, creativity, and problem solving processes including working as a team member on an engineering design project. Field trips are required.


      ENGR 18  Introduction to Engineering Graphics
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      (May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
      Lecture: 36   Lab: 54

      Fundamental engineering graphics and problem solving techniques. Skills in freehand and instrument drawing are developed and applied to the solution of problems. Orthographic, isometric and oblique drawings.

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    • Architecture - Design

      ARCH 180  Science Concepts for Sustainable Design and Environmental Control
      3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
      Lecture: 54   

      Simplified and contextualized science concepts focused on sustainable design and environmental control. Applicable elements from several disciplines will be brought together and investigated in a non-mathematical and experiential format. Topics such as human thermal comfort, thermal energy, solar geometry, insolation, and energy conservation will be examined in the context of the built environment.

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    • Architecture - Foundational Skills

      ARCH 141  Design Drawing and Communication
      4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
      Lecture: 54   Lab: 54

      Architectural drawing techniques including graphic standards, scales, orthographic, paraline, and perspective projections. Field trips required.

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