ART 2, Art Appreciation-3 units Introduction to the visual arts through lectures and discussions regarding the elements and principles of visual language, the materials and processes of various media and how these formal properties contribute to the content and meaning of art. Introduction to the historical evolution of the visual arts in Western European culture, as well as the Americas, Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands and the Islamic world. (A, CSU-GE,UC,I) BA 20, Law and the Legal System-3 units What every educated citizen should know about law as a social process and about American law and legal institutions. The historical origins of law as well as the role law plays in modern western and nonwestern societies. Institutional sources of law; legal reasoning; judicial decision-making and remedies; and overview of the civil and criminal litigation process; administrative law and procedure; alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; ethics and the legal system. (A, CSU-GE, UC) BIOL 3, Ecological Approach to Biology-4 units Recommended for the non-biological science and pre-education majors. Integrated approach using ecology to establish interrelationships between plants, animals, man and the planet earth; local flora, fauna and biotic communities. Field trips required. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) ENGL 1A, Reading and Composition-4 units Reading, analyzing, and writing college-level prose, with emphasis on the expository; studying writing as a process; exploring different writing strategies; summarizing, editing, and critiquing; conducting research (gathering, organizing, evaluating, integrating and documenting information). (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) SPEECH 25, Argumentation-3 units Analysis, reasoning, advocacy, and criticism of ideas. Emphasis on derived conclusions based on valid evidence and sound inferences without using fallacies of thought and language. Demonstration of basic principles through a variety of oral presentations and written assignments. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) ENGL 125, Writing Skills for College-3 units Development of the process of writing, revising and finishing short papers, including logical development and organization of ideas. Emphasizes avoiding common writing errors; develops reading skills by reading model essays, analyzing rhetorical strategies; develops critical thinking skills by matching the structures of writing to meaning and audience, and by using writing as thinking to explore and express ideas. Meets AA/AS degree requirements for writing. Prepares students for English 1A. Not recommended for students learning English as a second language. (A) FILM 1, Introduction to Film-3 units Cinematography, editing, and sound used to tell stories and convey meaning. Film as literature. Main issues of film theory and criticism. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) GEOGRAPHY 8, Physical Geography: Weather and Climate-4 units Map projections; location on the earth’s surface, time, oceans, climatological methods; meteorological instruments; interpretation of weather maps. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) HIST 12, History of the United States since 1865-3 units Political, social and economic development since Reconstruction; the US as a world power. Satisfies the US history requirement for BA degree. (A, CSU-GE, UC) IS 15, Computer Concepts-3 units Introduction to computers and their use. Basic principles of hardware and software, applications programs, system software, telecommunications, networks, program design, the Internet and the World Wide Web. Windows, the Internet, word processing, spreadsheet and database programs and Visual Basic. (A, CSU, UC) LING 10, Introduction to Language-3 units Examination of the nature of language, its historical development, its structural elements, and the stages of language acquisition. Emphasis on systematic linguistic description of language knowledge and usage, Recommended for liberal studies majors. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) MATH 101, Elementary Algebra-3 units Signed numbers, algebraic expressions, linear equations, exponents, polynomials. Factoring, rational expressions and equations, graphing, inequalities, systems of equations, radicals, quadratic equations, and applications (A) MATH 103, Intermediate Algebra-3 units Polynomial, rational and algebraic expressions; linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, conic sections; sequences and series; binomial theorem. (A) MATH 21, Finite Mathematics-3 units Applications of linear, exponential, and logarithmic functions, matrix operations, and inverse matrices. Linear programming techniques, mathematics of finance, probability, and counting theory. Limits, rates of change, and derivatives.(A, CSU-GE, UC, I) PE 7, Golf-1 unit Grip, stance, and swing fundamentals. Instruction on irons, woods, putting and sand play. Swing evaluation for each student. Course play and conduct etiquette. Golf range practice included; golf course assignments, range & golf course fee is student’s responsibility. (A, CSU, UC) POL SCI 2, American Government -3 units Analysis of political and judicial institutions and processes, political ideology, political economy, civil rights, California state and local government. Satisfies the U.S. Constitution requirements and the national, state and local government requirements for transfer students (A, CSU-GE, UC) PSY 33, Personal and Social Adjustment-3 units The psychology of effective and ineffective coping patterns. Topics include personality, lifespan development, psychological factors of physical health and illness, stress, gender roles, interpersonal relationships, work and leisure, psychological disorders, and therapy. These topics will be explored with an emphasis on both theory and practical application in everyday life. (A, CSU-GE, UC) SOC 1A, Introduction to Sociology-3 units Basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology. Analysis and explanation of social systems, socialization and self, institutions, stratification, inter-/intra-group dynamics, multi/cross-cultural relations, demography, deviance, collective behavior, social change, and global trends.(A, CSU-GE,UC) SPEECH 2, Interpersonal Communication-3 units Introduction to interaction processes in interpersonal communication settings. Emphasis on effective and appropriate uses of verbal and non-verbal messages in the initiation, development, maintenance, and termination of personal and professional relationships. (A, CSU-GE) WK EXP 19, Work Experience - Up to 3 units (offered 2 times in the program) How to be successful in a college class and on the job. Interpersonal dynamics and finding solutions to real life problems. Exploring basic academic skills, communicating, adapting to new situations, and problem solving. Group interaction and collaborative learning activities. Seventy-five hours of paid employment or 60 hours of volunteer employment per unit per semester. (A, CSU) Eligibility Legend: A=Associate Degree; CSU=California State University; GE=General Education; UC=University of California; I=IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) All Classes are subject to instructor availability and changes in the instructional schedule. Also See: Weekend College Courses Assessment Center Application for Weekend College Computer Lab Tutorial Services Library Student Success Counseling Cohort # 6 Cohort # 7

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