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Fall 2023 Low Textbook Cost Courses

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Last Update: 06/02/2023 4:32 PM

COMS 020 - Oral Communication   3.00 Units
Grading: L   |   Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math:
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS
Students are taught the skills of speechmaking. Students focus on the following basic elements: rhetorical theory, researching, organizing and outlining a topic, analyzing an audience, effective use of language, ethics, effective presentation aids, critical listening, credibility, and physical delivery. Students will be required to attend speech activities outside of the classroom environment.
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118174 203 Lec MW   09:15 AM—10:35 AM 08/28/23— 12/14/23 C203  Threet, Douglas
Note: This is a traditional in-person, ON-CAMPUS class with scheduled meetings on the days and times listed above. Class may be web-enhanced using Canvas and/ or other applications. For additional class-specific requirements, please email the course instructor. This is a LTC (low textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for a low cost or a hard copy for a low cost. To find out more about these courses, visit www.evc.edu/low-textbook-cost-courses
118175 204 Lec MW   10:45 AM—12:05 PM 08/28/23— 12/14/23 C203  Threet, Douglas
Note: This is a traditional in-person, ON-CAMPUS class with scheduled meetings on the days and times listed above. Class may be web-enhanced using Canvas and/ or other applications. For additional class-specific requirements, please email the course instructor. This is a LTC (low textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for a low cost or a hard copy for a low cost. To find out more about these courses, visit www.evc.edu/low-textbook-cost-courses
118176 205 Lec MW   12:15 PM—01:35 PM 08/28/23— 12/14/23 C203  Threet, Douglas
Note: This is a traditional in-person, ON-CAMPUS class with scheduled meetings on the days and times listed above. Class may be web-enhanced using Canvas and/ or other applications. For additional class-specific requirements, please email the course instructor. This is a LTC (low textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for a low cost or a hard copy for a low cost. To find out more about these courses, visit www.evc.edu/low-textbook-cost-courses
ENGL 001A - English Composition   3.00 Units
Grading: L   |   Advisory Level  —   Read: 0   |  Write: 0  | Math:
Prerequisite: Continuing students must complete ((ENGL 104 or ENGL 092) and (ENGL 102 or READ 101)) or ESL 091; all with C or better. New students will be placed based on the results of assessment.
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS
English 001A is the first course in a transfer level sequence (English 001A, 001B) designed to equip students with the skills necessary for writing college level compositions. The course emphasizes expository writing, critical reading, and research techniques. Students are required to produce a series of academic essays including a documented research paper in conventional format. Analysis of readings and the practice of writing processes create the bases for student essays. All English 001A students will take a Department Final which will be holistically scored by at least two faculty members and will represent 20% of their course grade.
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118746 203 Lec MW   10:45 AM—12:05 PM 08/28/23— 12/14/23 AD123  Kramer, Elizabeth
Note: This is a Community Centered class linking English 001A and the support course English 105. Students taking English 001A, Reg ID 118746, are required to sign up for one of the following English 105 support courses: 118829, 118830. This is a traditional in-person, ON-CAMPUS class with scheduled meetings on the days and times listed above. Class may be web-enhanced using Canvas and/ or other applications. Students in the course will be required to take a proctored exam in-person and on-campus on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 09:40 AM to 11:40 AM. For additional class-specific requirements, please email the course instructor. This is a LTC (low textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for a low cost or a hard copy for a low cost. To find out more about these courses, visit www.evc.edu/low-textbook-cost-courses
ENGL 080 - Mexican-American Literature   3.00 Units
Grading: O   |   Advisory Level  —   Read: 0   |  Write: 0  | Math:
Prerequisite: (ENGL 104 or ENGL 092) and (ENGL 102 or READ 101) or ESL 091; all with C or better or placement based on assessment
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS
This course surveys selected Mexican American authors to develop an awareness of the experiences and literary contributions of Mexican Americans living in the United States. The course is designed to heighten critical awareness of the image of the Mexican American in distinct genres of literature. The focus will be on works written from mid 20th century to the present.
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118820 201 Online   08/28/23— 12/14/23 CANVAS  Rojas, Raquel
Note: This is a fully ASYNCHRONOUS online class with no required in person, on-campus or Zoom meetings. Students will use the college's learning management system, Canvas, for all coursework. For additional class-specific requirements, please email the course instructor. This is a LTC (low textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for a low cost or a hard copy for a low cost. To find out more about these courses, visit www.evc.edu/low-textbook-cost-courses
ESL 372 - Intro Essay Writing   5.00 Units
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118704 202 Lec M   06:00 PM—08:25 PM 08/28/23— 12/14/23 C101B  Norment, Marta
  202 Hybrid   08/28/23— 12/14/23 CANVAS  Norment, Marta
Note: This ASYNCHRONOUS HYBRID class is a combination of online learning in CANVAS and scheduled in-person, on-campus class meetings on days and times noted above. Students are required to attend the scheduled on-campus class meetings. For additional class-specific requirements, please email the course instructor. This is a LTC (low textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for a low cost or a hard copy for a low cost. To find out more about these courses, visit www.evc.edu/low-textbook-cost-courses
MATH 063 - Elementary Statistics   3.00 Units
Grading: L   |   Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math: 0
Prerequisite: MATH 013 with C or better
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS
This course is an introduction to the study of statistics. It does not require a knowledge of calculus but does assume a familiarity with the concepts of intermediate algebra. Students will learn methods of displaying data, descriptive statistics, basic concepts of probability theory, random variables, common statistical distributions, estimates and sample size, hypothesis testing, goodness-of-fit test, contingency table analysis, tests of two independent population parameters, and regression and correlation. Students will apply basic statistical concepts to data from education, business, social sciences, and natural sciences. To aid in the analysis of data, the use of technology will be required.
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117869 212 Lec MW   06:00 PM—07:20 PM 08/28/23— 12/14/23 MS201  Nguyen, Vinh Kha
Note: Course requires purchase of StatCrunch Software. This is a traditional in-person, ON-CAMPUS class with scheduled meetings on the days and times listed above. Class may be web-enhanced using Canvas and/ or other applications. For additional class-specific requirements, please email the course instructor. This is a LTC (low textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for a low cost or a hard copy for a low cost. To find out more about these courses, visit www.evc.edu/low-textbook-cost-courses
MUSIC 052A - Beginning Guitar I   1.00 Units
Grading: O   |   Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math: 0
Recommended: MUSIC 099; Student must supply their own guitar
Transfer Status: CSU |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS
This course introduces students to playing the guitar, including music notation and sight-reading, correct positioning and technique, chords, strums, arpeggios. Students will play and learn basic ensemble and solo pieces and songs.
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118318 201 Lab W   06:00 PM—09:05 PM 08/28/23— 12/14/23 PA113  Di Chiacchio, Josh
Note: This is a traditional in-person, ON-CAMPUS class with scheduled meetings on the days and times listed above. Class may be web-enhanced using Canvas and/ or other applications. For additional class-specific requirements, please email the course instructor. This is a LTC (low textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for a low cost or a hard copy for a low cost. To find out more about these courses, visit www.evc.edu/low-textbook-cost-courses
MUSIC 052B - Beginning Guitar II   1.00 Units
Grading: O   |   Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math: 0
Prerequisite: MUSIC 052A with C or better
Transfer Status: CSU |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS
Students will further develop their ability to play guitar, including reinforcement and refinement of sight reading, utilize correct technique, and play chords, arpeggios, and strums. Students will play with and for class members and perform ensembles, solo pieces and songs.
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118319 201 Lab W   06:00 PM—09:05 PM 08/28/23— 12/14/23 PA113  Di Chiacchio, Josh
Note: This is a traditional in-person, ON-CAMPUS class with scheduled meetings on the days and times listed above. Class may be web-enhanced using Canvas and/ or other applications. For additional class-specific requirements, please email the course instructor. This is a LTC (low textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for a low cost or a hard copy for a low cost. To find out more about these courses, visit www.evc.edu/low-textbook-cost-courses
MUSIC 052C - Beginning Guitar III   1.00 Units
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118320 201 Lab W   06:00 PM—09:05 PM 08/28/23— 12/14/23 PA113  Di Chiacchio, Josh
Note: This is a traditional in-person, ON-CAMPUS class with scheduled meetings on the days and times listed above. Class may be web-enhanced using Canvas and/ or other applications. For additional class-specific requirements, please email the course instructor. This is a LTC (low textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for a low cost or a hard copy for a low cost. To find out more about these courses, visit www.evc.edu/low-textbook-cost-courses