This introductory course is designed for transfer students in business, information systems, and/or accounting. Topics include the accounting cycle, preparation and analysis of financial statements, internal control, depreciation, inventories, receivables, liabilities, stockholders' equity, ethical issues, and accounting as a decision-making tool.

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This course introduces students to managerial decision-making using accounting information. Topics include the master budget, static and flexible budgets, capital budgeting techniques, cost-volume-profit relationships, contribution margin approach to decision-making, cost behavior analysis, job order and process costing, activity-based costing and just-in-time manufacturing. Other topics include standard costing, responsibility accounting, cost performance reporting, special business decisions, incremental analysis, break-even analysis, and pricing under absorption and variable costing.

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Students are provided hands-on computer based accounting using QuickBooks, which includes behind-the-scenes accounting. Proper use of QuickBooks business forms for recording sales and receivables, payables and purchases, and payroll will be presented. Students will explore various methods of business problem solving.

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This course provides students with cost accounting principles, including essentials of job order, process cost, and standard cost accounting systems. The central focus of the course is how cost accounting helps managers make better decisions for planning, controlling, and profitability analysis in a business environment as well as costing concepts for products, services, and customers. Topics covered in this course are of significant value in personal financial management as well.

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This is a comprehensive Income Tax Course (Part I--Basic; and Part II--Intermediate) with materials prepared by "The Income Tax School." "The Income Tax School" has received approval by the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) to provide a comprehensive Federal and California State Income Tax Course to fulfill the 60-hour qualifying education requirement mandated by California State Law. The material is presented through lecture, discussion, and review problems.

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This course familiarizes students with current federal taxation practice and procedures, and provides a review for the Enrolled Agent exam that is administered by the Internal Revenue Services.

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This course provides students with an introduction to Federal Individual Income Taxation with emphasis on statutory materials, principles, procedures and terminology. Special attention is given to tax problems encountered by individual taxpayers and the basic concepts of gross income, exclusions, adjusted gross income, deductions, exemptions, and tax credits. Tax planning techniques will be explored.

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An introduction to accounting principles and procedures that apply to the operations of a small business. The material is presented through lecture and simulation activities including online computer activities. Transactions are analyzed and processed, financial statements are developed, and records are adjusted and closed for a complete accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses. This course helps to prepare students for positions as accounting assistants or entry level bookkeepers. Course management software will be used to enhance learning.

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Students examine U.S. law enforcement, the courts, and corrections, including history, crime measures, legal praxis, and the role of the justice system in a pluralistic society. The responsibility of criminal justice personnel, the legal process, and the structure and function of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections, with an emphasis on the development of criminal law, crime causation, affirmative defenses, and sentencing and incarceration are examined.

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This course analyzes and interprets criminal law in the United States, including the legal framework, the courts, and general elements of crimes against persons, property, and public morals and welfare. The history and structure of law, criminal defenses and culpability, and sentencing structures are examined. Students also analyze Constitutional Law in the context of landmark cases to interpret how precedent has impacted the U.S. justice system, the offender, and society. A field trip may be required.

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Students analyze and interpret legal praxis associated with criminal procedures from pre-arrest to appeal. Constitutional guidelines, interpretation of statutory and case law, legal aspects of evidence, due process, and rules governing arrest and search and seizure are examined. Students also consider institutional responsibilities, processes, and procedures of the U.S. justice system within a multicultural society.

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This course examines American law enforcement, including federal, state, and local systems of policing. Police selection, hiring and training standards, job demands, leadership and ethics, contemporary policing strategies, diversity in law enforcement, and the role of discretion are examined. Emphasis on historical perspectives, police-community relations, institutional accountability, and the challenges and trends of administering justice in a pluralistic society are analyzed.

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Students analyze legal, procedural, and ethical considerations in the investigation of crime, crime scene searches, interview and interrogation, and criminal evidence. Sources of information, crime scene management, Modus Operandi, documentation methods, and investigative techniques and challenges related to person and property crimes are examined.

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Students explore the complex and dynamic relationship between people and the U.S. Justice System in addressing crime, conflict, and quality-of-life. Emphasis is placed on the challenges, prospects, and understanding of administering justice within diverse multicultural communities. Consensus and conflicting values between policing and culture, race, religion, socioeconomic, political, and other differences are examined.

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Students examine the history, evolution, classification, and physiological effects of psychoactive drugs. Federal and state drug regulations, the drug dilemma, legalization, and strategies related to prevention and reduction are explored. Emphasis on the relationship between drugs and social conditions such as violence, crime, education, poverty, and health are analyzed.

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Students examine the history and legal structure of the U.S. Juvenile Justice System. Theories of juvenile delinquency, the function and jurisdiction of juvenile justice agencies, common juvenile statutes, and juvenile court procedures are explored. Emphasis on the role of law enforcement, probation, schools, resources, and parents/guardians to address juvenile delinquency are considered, as well as the rights of juveniles, constitutional cases, and juvenile victimization.

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Students explore the role of forensics in criminal investigations, including the fundamentals, concepts, and practices of forensic science to solve crime. Emphasis is placed on organic analysis, inorganic analysis, pattern evidence, instruments, firearms, documents, and real evidence. Students also examine standard techniques used to identify and analyze trace and physical evidence such as biology, genealogy, DNA, fingerprints, hair, fibers, controlled substances, impression, ballistic, and explosives.

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Students examine the history, theory, and practice of the correctional system in America including adult and juvenile correctional institutions, punishment, and community-based corrections. Emphasis is placed on the correctional process, human rights, constitutional protections, effects of institutionalization, cost, and overcrowding. Ethnicity, gender, and aging populations are also explored.

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This course examines the evolution and practice of community-based graduated and intermediate sanctions in corrections, classification and risk, punishment and treatment, cost-effectiveness, and evidence-based methods. Emphasis on social offender populations including mental health needs, sex offenders, gender/gender-identity, and the un-sheltered are considered as well as justice reinvestment, pre-release, supervision, re-entry, and the impact on the community and on victims.

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The course introduces the concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanation for biological evolution and their application to humans. It examines the evolution of human biology and behavior, theories of human origins, principle of evolution, genetics, human variation, bio-cultural adaptations, prehistoric humans, and primate behavior. The scientific method serves as the foundation for this course.

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This laboratory course is designed for students to become familiar with the methods of biological anthropology while investigating topics in laboratory and field situations. Topics covered in the course include the scientific method, biological variation and forces of evolution, genetics, human osteology and variation, comparative osteology and behavior of primates, and fossil evidence for human evolution. Field trips may be required.

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This course introduces the student to an overview of the field of social and cultural anthropology. Topics include the development of the field of anthropology, the concept of culture, language and communication, subsistence patterns and economic systems. Other topics covered are sex and marriage, family, kinship and descent, political systems, belief systems, the expressive culture and the challenge of globalization.

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This course is an introduction to the historical development, theory and techniques of archaeological research and fieldwork. A comparative approach to study the development of ancient cultures will be utilized. The course will also focus on cultural resource management, survey and selection of field sites, dating, excavation, artifact classification, interpretation of data and written analysis. Some field work will be required.

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This course is an introduction to the theories and applications of two-dimensional form in visual art and design. The students will use a variety of media, tools and techniques in studying the elements and principles of design, which includes the study of line, shape, volume, value, color, texture, pattern, illusion of spatial depth, balance, unity and variety, and scale. The course emphasizes the development of visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentation, studio projects, problem solving and written assignment. Field trips may be included.

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This course is an introduction to the theories and applications of design in three-dimensional form in space. Students study the elements and principles of design using a variety of tools, techniques, and mediums which may include wire, cardboard, clay (non-firing), wood, plaster, and other materials at the instructor's discretion, in a studio lab setting. Concepts are introduced and clarified through instructor's lectures and demonstrations. Three-dimensional design is a core foundational course required in many art majors. Field trips may be included.

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Students are introduced to the fundamental elements and compositional principles of drawing. Lecture and studio practice focuses on observational skills, technical abilities and creative approaches in a variety of media, tools and techniques. Topics include studying the elements and principles of drawing, including line, shape, value, linear and atmospheric perspective, texture, proportion, balance, unity and variety. Field trips may be included.

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This course provides a rigorous study of drawing based on observation and linear perspective. Emphasis is on building skills to render in a naturalistic and representational manner, which includes a study of line, value, texture, volume, mass, and the illusion of spatial depth. Field trips may be included.

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In this introductory course, students will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop to create digital images for print and for the screen. Topics include color correction, image manipulation, digital painting, photo retouching and restoration, and photo montage and compositing techniques. Use of digital cameras, scanners, and other digital imaging equipment may be required.

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This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts, practices, and theories of graphic design. Students will practice professional graphic design techniques and principles from initial conception to final execution. Topics include integration of the principles of design, color, and composition utilizing computers.

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This hands-on course covers the basic techniques of digital video and filmmaking from pre-production to post-production, including storyboarding, camera techniques, lighting, sound, video editing, and distribution. Students will also be introduced to the history of film and video art, copyright policies, and professional practices.

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This course is an introduction to sculptural processes. Various sculptural materials will be explored, such as clay (non-firing), plaster, wood, stone, silicone, beeswax, and metal. A survey of sculptural form, both historic and contemporary, parallels individual student work. Emphasis is on craftsmanship and technique, visual investigation, and idea development. Field trips may be required.

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This is a studio/lecture course in sculptural processes that furthers the techniques and concepts learned in ART 042. Increased skill in various sculptural materials is emphasized with the goal for students to employ sculpture as a means of personal expression, developing an individual visual vocabulary. Formats and concepts of sculpture in contemporary society will be examined. Field trips may be required.

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In this course, students will draw from the live human figure. Fundamentals of life drawing will be covered, including drawing shape, volume, mass, proportion, sub-structure, foreshortening and the basics of human anatomy. Techniques include contour, gesture, surface modeling, hatching, cross-hatching and tonal shading using a variety of drawing media.

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This course is a continuation of drawing the human figure, with emphasis on the development of skills to achieve naturalism in the human form. Students will work in a variety of media and techniques in order to develop a varied system of mark-making that will convey expression in the human figure in addition to accurate anatomy and proportion.

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This intermediate course is a continuation of drawing the human figure, with emphasis on continued practice of technique while developing a personal artistic direction. Topics covered will include development of full-page composition, use of multiple figures, integration of color, theme development, and refinement of personal style. Traditional and non-traditional approaches will be explored.

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This course emphasizes the development of a personal direction in life drawing resulting in a self-directed body of work. Students will develop their life drawing studies into resolved portfolio pieces.

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This is an introductory studio course in acrylic and/or oil painting media. Students will explore a variety of methods of approach, learn various techniques, test the effects of different color schemes, become familiar with tools and materials of the craft, and develop skills related to the elements and principles of painting through illustrated lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice. Field trips may be required.

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Painting II continues the skill development of acrylic and/or oil painting with emphasis on representational imagery. Students will work from still lifes, landscapes, portraits, and other subjects to study how light and shadow, color, texture, atmospheric conditions, spatial depth, and other compositional elements can be applied to render what they see in a naturalistic manner. Historical and contemporary methods of paint application will be explored. Field trips may be required.

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This course expands the knowledge and techniques gained in Painting I and Painting II, emphasizing development of themes and approaches in painting. Conceptual issues will be introduced. Students will experiment with media, content and technique to further explore and develop their aesthetic style. Field trips may be required.

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This course emphasizes the development of artistic expression in acrylic and/or oil painting resulting in a self-directed body of work.

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This course is an introduction to techniques and processes for the production of small metal sculpture and jewelry metal arts in non-ferrous and precious metals. This course includes an examination of the history and contemporary practices of small metal arts and jewelry with a global cultural perspective. Field trips may be included.

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This is an intermediate course in small metals processes with emphasis on the techniques of casting. This course also includes an examination of the history and contemporary practices of casting. Field trips may be included.

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In this course, students will build on technical skills learned in previous metalsmithing and small metal arts courses and will be introduced to more advanced techniques. Students will develop an individual body of work reflective of their aesthetic interests and personal goals. Students will also research educational and careers options in small metal arts and jewelry professions. Class critiques, and research on historical and contemporary trends are explored. Field trips may be included.

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This course focuses on the development of an effective portfolio in the student's area of concentration. The emphasis will be on researching the student's chosen field of art or design, creating a portfolio that showcases the student's unique styles and strengths, and identifying areas that need further development.

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This is an introductory course to the appreciation of the visual arts drawn from a wide variety of media, cultures and time periods. Students will learn to analyze art forms in regards to the elements and principles of art, and will be introduced to various technical procedures and materials, allowing students to make connections regarding these formal attributes and the work's content or meaning. The function and communication of visual arts within societal contexts will also be examined.

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This course is an illustrated survey of Western Art History from the Prehistoric through the Gothic periods. Course content emphasizes painting, sculpture, and architecture from important centers of Western culture, and how art reflects historical, social, political, and religious attitudes of the time. Presentation of the material is through lecture with projected images. Comparative analysis of styles and artists with critical evaluation of aesthetics will be included. Topics include Prehistoric, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Early Christian, Romanesque, Byzantine, Medieval, and Gothic Art. Field trips may be required.

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This course is an illustrated survey of Western Art History from the Renaissance through the present. Course content emphasizes painting, sculpture, and architecture from the most important centers of culture, and how art reflects historical, social, political, and religious attitudes of the time. Presentation of the material is through lecture with projected images. Comparative analysis of styles and artists with critical evaluation of aesthetics will be included. Topics include Early to High Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Abstract Expressionism and Post-Modernism. Field trips may be required.

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This illustrated history of Modern Art will explore a wide range of artworks, including painting, sculpture, design, architecture, and photography, from the 19th and 20th centuries. Major schools of Western artistic expression to be explored include: Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Nabis, Symbolism, Expressionism, Cubism, Dada, Modernism, Social Realism, Abstract Expressionism, Op, Pop, New Realism, Surrealism, Futurism, Constructivism, and Feminism. Students will learn to evaluate art critically and will gain an understanding of how works of art serve to reflect the social, political, and philosophical ideas of the time. Field trips may be required.

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This course provides a select overview of art and architecture from India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan from pre-history to modern times. Students will apply critical evaluation and comparative analysis of secular and religious trends to assess and appreciate how historical trends have influenced and shaped the arts in Asia today. Local field trips to see original works of art and artifacts may be required.

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This is an introductory science course for non-science majors covering topics of modern Astronomy. It highlights pivotal aspects in the history of Astronomy such as its distinction and further separation from Astrology. It lists the physical processes governing the origins of a star system and indicates the causes of the apparent motion of sky objects and cyclic sky events. The sources of periodical astronomical events such as phases of the moon, solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers, and seasons are identified and related via the fundamental laws of physics. The astronomical tools of photometry and spectroscopy are introduced for their indispensable role in analysis towards the detection of planets around other stars, the investigation of dark matter and dark energy, and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial life. Additional topics include the origins of galaxies, large scale structure, and a full description of the Big Bang theory.

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This is an introductory laboratory course in Astronomy designed for non-science majors. It incorporates substantial number of contact hours at the Montgomery Hill Observatory, making use of the state of the art telescopes, CCD cameras, and various adapters for cell phones. Students will identify constellations and asterisms, measure the apparent motion of planets and stars, and investigate the geology of terrestrial objects throughout the solar system. A series of lab exercises will demonstrate main behaviors of light and its interaction with matter. This course will cover the different stages of stellar evolution, making use of computer simulations to illustrate changes in size and energy output of stars, as they age. Course work will conclude with explorations on large scale structures such as galaxies, clusters of galaxies, and the expanding Universe.

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This sports conditioning course is designed for the competitive athletes. The class involves Components of Fitness, Sports Conditioning, Training Protocols and Nutritional information for pre and post season.

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This is a soccer theory course designed for student athletes to be provided an in-depth analysis on individual, group and team competition. Emphasis will be placed upon the four major pillars of the game: technical ability, tactical understanding, physical fitness, and the mental approach necessary to compete successfully as a collegiate soccer player.

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This is a physical education soccer activities course with an emphasis on intercollegiate competition in team sports. The course involves physical conditioning, skill development, team work development, development of competition strategies, and intercollegiate league play.

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This is a physical education soccer activities course with an emphasis on intercollegiate competition in team sports for women. The course involves physical conditioning, skill development, team work development, development of competition strategies, and intercollegiate league play.

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This course will introduce students to the automotive industry and provide a basic overview of the eight areas of certification as specified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE Alliance). The course will examine the purpose, function, and operation of the major systems common to most automobiles. In addition, students will learn methodologies for inspecting and providing basic maintenance common to most vehicles. Students will work with the tools and equipment used for inspection, maintenance, repair, and diagnostic work.

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This course will prepare students for entry level employment in the automotive field as a first-level maintenance technician. The course will also introduce students to the Express Service training that the American Honda Program provides. Each student is assigned various vehicles and performs routine maintenance, inspection, and basic performance testing tasks that are commonly performed at automobile dealerships. In addition to gaining hands-on experience, successful students will build teamwork and cooperative skills, improve their time management practices, and develop sound workmanship values.

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This course will cover, in both theory and practice, the proper diagnosis and repair of automobile steering and suspension systems. Students will learn to use computerized four wheel alignment equipment to diagnose and adjust vehicle alignment angles. Focus will be on adherence to proper service manual procedures, and a sequential process of vehicle repair.

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This course is a study of mechanical and hydraulic brake components and systems. Emphasis will be on system operation, adjustment, testing, replacement, and repair procedures. Drum, disc, power assist, and ABS brake systems will also be studied.

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This course is part of the Automotive Basic Skills track emphasizing engine systems relevant to performance and driveability. Classroom theory, engine analyzers and test equipment will be utilized to diagnose modern automobile engine systems. Engine diagnostic strategies will be performed in the lab as they would be in industry. In addition to gaining hands-on experience, successful students will build teamwork and cooperative skills, improve their time management practices, and develop sound workmanship values.

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This is an advanced automotive electrical course stressing diagram-based diagnostic methods. Students will design and build functioning circuits and systems, as well as compute and measure all aspects of performance. Students will learn to diagnose and repair a wide variety of circuit, system, and component faults in general electrical, starting, charging, lighting, instrumentation, accessory, climate control, audio, navigation, and SRS systems. Analytical skills and use of specialized test equipment will be stressed to provide students with excellent and highly marketable diagnostic abilities.

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This course explores the application of electronic components and systems within a modern vehicle. Students will learn basic semiconductor theory, and operation and testing of a wide variety of input and output devices. Multiplex (vehicle intranet) systems, serial communications, and diagnostic practices will also be covered.

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This course allows automotive students to complete Honda Individualized-Skills-Training. This course includes "hands-on" skill modules covering General and Express-Service. Students will also practice Honda Express-Service choreography.

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This course introduces the student to Honda manufacture training curriculum. Student's progress in this and other courses leads to Honda manufacturer certification. This course includes “hands-on” skill modules covering Express-Service and fuel-system skill modules.

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Occupational Work Experience is designed for students who work or volunteer in a field related to their career major. Students are required to provide evidence that they are enrolled in an automotive technology course(s). Students can earn one unit of credit for each 60 hours of unpaid volunteer time or 75 hours of paid work during the semester. Students can repeat Occupational Work Experience, combined with General Work Experience, or alone, up to a maximum of 16 units. Internship/job placement is not guaranteed.

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This course introduces students and entry level automotive technicians to the automotive electrical system. The course covers DC electrical theory, magnetism, Ohm's law, series and parallel circuits, passive components, and system dynamics. Students learn to calculate and measure voltage, resistance and current in theoretical and live circuits, build and test working models of typical automotive electrical systems using table top components and industry specific simulators, and practice diagnosis and repair procedures on a variety of vehicles. Students will also develop an understanding of modern electrical test equipment, such as DMMs, GDMMs, and DSO's, and industry standard troubleshooting and repair procedures. This course will prepare students for the ASE A6, Automotive Electrical Systems, certification examination.

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This is an intermediate level course that covers engine theory and repair procedures found in the latest ASE Alliance (formerly NATEF) engine repair task list. The students will disassemble, measure, and reassemble an engine(s) according to manufacturer-specific service instructions. Engine support systems for cooling and lubrication are discussed as well as valve train technology. This course prepares students to take the ASE "Engine Repair, A1" test.

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This intermediate level course will introduce students to the service and repair procedures of drive-train systems, brakes, clutches, steering, suspension, alignment, and related measurement practices. This course is designed to prepare students for the chassis drive-train track and stresses inspection and routine maintenance services of under-car systems such as CV axles, brake friction components, universal joints, clutch systems, and transmissions. Satisfactory completion of this course is required for all Automotive degree options.

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This course will provide overview information about careers in Automotive Technology. Preparation for "on the job" experience will include presentations and discussions about professionalism, work ethics, diplomacy, consumerism, safety, hazardous wastes, tools and equipment, as well as employee, employer, and customer relations.

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This course addresses the technology of driver-assist systems used in modern vehicles to help a vehicle driver avoid collisions and assist in driving maneuvers with limited visibility and reaction time. The student will be presented with various technologies and the skills needed to calibrate these systems if they are replaced due to component failure or following collision repairs.

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This course is an introduction to construction management, as it relates to understanding the multi-faceted roles and responsiblities that are typically shared by project team members during the course of a construction project. The material is presented through lecture, discussion, mixed media and real-world examples. Innovations that are changing the industry as well as building for a sustainable future are also covered.

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This is the first course in a two term majors-sequence for students preparing for careers in the sciences, science education, biochemistry, or medicine. This lecture and laboratory course emphasizes the nature of science and the scientific method, and fundamental principles and theories in biology at the molecular and cellular level. Topics will include biological chemistry, cell structure and function, bioenergetics, cell reproduction, Mendelian inheritance, molecular genetics, biotechnology, evolution of the genome, and some biochemical laboratory techniques for proteins and DNA. Field trips may be required.

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This is the second course in a two semester majors-level sequence for students preparing for careers in the sciences, science education, or medicine. This lecture and laboratory course emphasizes the form and function, evolution, and biodiversity of unicellular and multicellular organisms. Topics include bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi, plants, and animals including the phylogenetic relationships among major taxa, macroevolution and Earth history, ecology, and adaptation. Science, the scientific method, and laboratory techniques are also covered. Field trips may be required.

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Thinking about being a scientist? Consider a major in Biology! The goal of this course is to introduce the wide variety of science pathways, careers in the Bay Area and strategies to help you do well in your future laboratory classes and beyond. This class includes field trips to research institutions such as San Jose State, opportunity to present your own research and the chance to build relationships with fellow students heading down the same pathway to a science career. You are invited to join Biology professors and student tutors in a supportive community that will guide you through your time at Evergreen Valley College and beyond.

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This course introduces students to biology using humans as the exemplary organism. It covers the scientific method, biological chemistry and molecules, cell structure, evolution and the biological relationship of humans to all organisms, common human pathogens, human organ systems, human genetics and biotechnology, and the effect of human interactions with the environment. The course is intended for non-science majors.

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This is an introductory biology course for non-science majors. Topics covered include general principles and basic concepts of biology including the characteristics and classification of living systems, cells, metabolism, development, health, reproduction, genetics, evolution, and ecology.

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This course introduces students to the study of human heredity including the cellular basis of heredity, gene expression and Mendelian & non-Mendelian patterns of inheritance. The course also covers the nature of selected genetic disorders, genetic screening and testing, bioethics, the role of genetic counseling, and biotechnology including recombinant DNA techniques, assisted reproductive technologies, the human genome project, and bioinformatics.

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Students are introduced to the world of plants and their ecological importance to humans. Plants provide the oxygen we need to breathe and the food we need to eat. Students will learn about plant anatomy, flowers and fruits, genetic modification of plants, nutrition, agriculture, gardening, plants for material, medicinal plants, poisonous plants, algae, fungi and diseases. Discussions include the impact of plants on the development of civilizations, the need for conservation, and the role of plants in the total environment.

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This course introduces students to the study of the abundance and distribution of plants and animals, and their interrelationships with the environment. Topics covered include the intersection of evolution and ecology, population biology, community organization, ecosystem function, biodiversity, preservation and conservation, and human ecology.

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This is a lecture and laboratory course introducing students to the study of marine life. The course will cover physical and biological aspects of life in the sea including marine geology, physical oceanography, marine ecology, a comparative study of major marine taxa, and human exploitation and oceanic history. Special topics and required field trips to local marine habitats are an integral part of the course.

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This course is an introduction to the biology and ecology of wildlife for non-science majors. Emphasis is on wildlife, and its relationship to ecological succession and conservation, energy, mass, and to ecological crises resulting from human exploitation and the increase in the human population. Field trips may be required.

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This course covers the structure of the human body including identifying parts, understanding interrelationships, and making clinical applications. Laboratory activity includes the study of models, dissection of a human cadaver and other selected mammalian organs, and use of the microscope to study different cell types and major tissue types. This course is primarily intended for nursing, OT, PT, RT, Chiropractic, and other health-related majors.

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Students are introduced to cellular physiology and metabolism. Students study the physiological processes of the human body systems including nervous, endocrine, muscular, urinary, respiratory, sensory, digestive, cardiovascular and reproductive. Other topics include disease and the loss of homeostasis in the body. This course is designed for college degrees in nursing, physical and occupational therapy, and certain science and preprofessional majors.

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General Microbiology covers the structure and activities of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, helminths, and algae. This course also covers principles of microbial control, metabolism, environmental microorganism genetics, genetic engineering, disease, modes of infection, and immunity. Emphasis is on aseptic laboratory technique, and the application of microbiology to human welfare.

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The field biology courses introduce students to the human and natural histories of a variety of ecosystems. This course explores the biodiversity, geology, and human history of the California coast. The course entails on-campus lectures and field excursions. Course participation involves camping and hiking. Additional fees are required.

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Individual or small groups of students who would benefit from independent study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. The students and the faculty member in consultation with the Division Dean will determine appropriate learning objectives and activities as well as the number of units to be earned. Instructions and the Learning Contract forms are available in the Division office. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 units across all disciplines.

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Students will learn to create and format business documents such as letters, memos, tables, reports, and employment documents. Standard industry requirements will be covered and emphasized. Students will learn how to produce documents that mirror or meet industry requirements. Speed and accuracy will be emphasized. Students will be able to produce an error-free document at the end of the course.

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This course teaches skills that are required in the healthcare office environment such as appointment scheduling, processing medical forms, transcription of medical documents, and handling patients. Students will work with an Electronic Health Records software application such as EPIC.

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The medical professions, healthcare settings, and medical forms and documents will be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on mastering medical terms, abbreviations, spelling rules for component parts, body systems, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. Students will learn to use medical terms correctly in medical forms and documents. Students will also learn how to handle patient confidentiality in healthcare offices.

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Communications in the business world today will be emphasized--the process, development, and presentation (both written and oral) and how communication is executed. Students will learn to plan, develop, compose, and edit a variety of documents. Social media tools and guidelines for communicating (blogs, Internet forum, media sharing, social networking, virtual reality, etc.) will be discussed. Current letter styles, reports and effective business correspondence will be reviewed. Students will learn about the trends and changes in words and expressions used frequently in the workplace.

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Introductory and advanced Excel topics will be covered in this course, including formulas, functions, formatting, themes, cell styles, charts, diagrams and general management of worksheets. Advanced topics include conditional formatting, tables, financial functions, lookup functions, what-if analysis, pivot tables/charts, summarization and consolidation of data.

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Students will gain practical experience in creating business documents using the current version of the Microsoft Office applications. Students will learn to create, format and integrate Word and Excel documents, Access databases and PowerPoint presentations.

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This course will expound on the importance of human relations. Customer service will also be covered. In addition, attitude, good work habits, time management, ethics, personality styles, management styles, teamwork, leadership, diversity will be discussed. A hands-on approach will be used to demonstrate how employees can use soft skills effectively in the workplace and in personal situations.

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Occupational Work Experience is designed for students who work or volunteer in a field related to their career major. Students are required to provide evidence that they are enrolled in a career program (e.g., education plan or coursework in a career/occupational subject area). Students can earn one unit of credit for each 60 hours of unpaid volunteer time or 75 hours of paid work during the semester. Students can repeat Career/Occupational Work Experience, combined with General Work Experience, or alone, up to a maximum of 16 units. Internship/job placement is not guaranteed.

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Students will be introduced to the billing process used in the medical offices today. Health insurance information will be covered. Students will learn to complete common medical insurance forms using a computer-based program. The medical billing career will be discussed. The claims process will be emphasized.

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Students will learn step-by-step coding used in the medical field. The use of the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) manuals will be covered. All codes used in the billing process in the medical environment will be covered. Students can use this course to help them prepare for the medical coding certification exam.

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This course explores the complex process of entrepreneurship from identifying a viable business idea, to creating a successful start-up, including planning for growth and continuing innovation, as well as avoiding pitfalls while launching an idea into a business. This course provides a good introduction for individuals seeking to create and manage a start-up business.

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This course introduces statistics with an emphasis on business applications. Students will learn how to collect, analyze, interpret, and present numerical data for the purpose of making more effective decisions. Topics include: collection and presentation of data, measures of central value and spread, probability, sampling and the sampling distribution of the sample average, estimation via confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and regression and correlation. This course requires the use of quantitative skills acquired in intermediate algebra and finite math.

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Students study laws and regulations affecting business decisions including legal concepts and cases in the areas of ethics, business torts, contracts, consumer and merchant sales, competition, environment, agency, employment and business organizations.

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Students are introduced to the business functions and practices as they have developed over time in the U.S. Students will be introduced to topics such as organizational structure and behavior, management, marketing, finance and accounting, operations and information systems, and ethical responsibilities of corporations. Special emphasis will be placed on the emergence of global business, its impact and the significance of small businesses.

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This course is a Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) course in which the students will learn the fundamentals of using AutoCAD® software. The students will learn basic CADD techniques that are used to draw and edit drawing entities; manipulate screen displays; write text; lay out drawings; print and plot drawings; apply dimensions; and manage drawing files. An introduction to computer use will be included in this course and previous knowledge of computers or computer programming is not required.

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Inventor is a feature-based, solid modeling tool intended for people who want to create and develop mechanical designs in a 3-D environment. This course is a computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) course wherein the students will learn the fundamentals of Autodesk Inventor software.

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