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.

This transfer 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. [Note: ACCTG 001B same as ACCTG 021]

This course is an introduction to payroll accounting laws and procedures that affect payroll calculations, benefits, and deductions for federal and state tax filing and forms. The material is presented through lecture, discussion and a comprehensive payroll project.

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.

This course will cover comprehensive and up-to-date accounting topics. Topics will include the conceptual framework of accounting, income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows, inventory, plant assets, depreciation, intangible assets and investments. Emphasis will be placed on the study of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and their impact on the financial statement presentation required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

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. Other tax entities, such as corporations, partnerships and fiduciaries will be discussed. Issues of gift and estate taxation will be reviewed. A comparative analysis of California tax law will be provided.

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.

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.

Students examine U.S. law enforcement, the courts, and corrections in terms of history, crime measurements, responses to crime, and the role of the justice system in a pluralistic society. The responsibility of criminal justice personnel, legal process, and the structure and function of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections are examined. Students also explore origins and development of criminal law, crime causation, affirmative defenses, and sentencing and incarceration concepts.

This course covers concepts of criminal law including history, philosophy, and legal structure. Definitions and classifications of crime, case law analysis, the court system and the U.S. Constitution are examined. Crimes against person, property crimes, and the legal system as a social and cultural ideology are explored.

Students analyze legal process in criminal proceedings from pre-arrest through appeal. Constitutional guidelines, interpretation of statutory and case law precedents, legal aspects of evidence, due process standards, and rules governing arrest and search and seizure are examined. Students also consider institutional responsibilities, process, and procedures of the U.S. justice system within a multicultural society.

This course focuses on the historical and contemporary role of police in a multicultural society with an emphasis on police hiring and training, police ethics and discretion, institutional accountability, police-community relations, and the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population.

Students analyze principles, procedures, and ethical considerations in the investigation of crime, the investigative process, crime scene searches, interview and interrogation strategies, and rules of evidence. Students also examine sources of information, crime scene management, Modus Operandi, documentation methods, and investigative techniques and challenges related to person and property crimes.

This course examines the complex, dynamic relations 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 society. Topics may include the consensus and conflicting values in culture, religion, and law.

This course explores the history and classification of legal and illegal psychoactive drugs including physiological and physical effects. Historical and contemporary trends relating to criminalization, decriminalization, addiction, harm reduction, and the relationship between drug use and violence are also examined.

This course examines the causes and theories of juvenile delinquency, the function and jurisdiction of juvenile justice agencies, common juvenile statutes, delinquency control, and juvenile court procedures. Particular focus is placed on the role of law enforcement, probation services, schools, resources, and parents/guardians in relation to juvenile delinquency. The rights of juveniles, constitutional cases, and juvenile victimization are also analyzed.

Students examine the history, influence, and barriers women experience in the criminal justice system as offenders, victims, and professionals. Theories of crime and violence, employment, victimology, and justice and punishment as well as contributions and challenges women experience in the criminal justice system are examined.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 lectures and demonstrations. Three-dimensional design is a core foundational course required in many art majors. Field trips may be included.

Students are introduced to the fundamental elements and compositional principles of drawing. Lecture and studio practice will emphasize a variety of media, tools and techniques in studying the elements and principles of drawing, including line, shape, value, perspective, proportion, balance and unity.

Students will explore artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts, practices, and theories of graphic design. Students will be exposed to visual thinking and the design process. 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.

This course builds on the visual language achieved in Graphic Design I and further develops communication skills, concepts and theories that create successful visual design. Topics include combining and utilizing design principles and exploration of visual organization theory and informational theory. Emphasis is placed upon developing an aesthetic which recognizes the visual impact of typographic choices. Students who complete this course will gain a further understanding of the principles of design and learn specific uses of design in advertising, corporate identity design, Web design, and interactive media.

This class focuses on the techniques of conceptualizing and making short films using industry standard digital video software. Students will use some of their own imagery as well as Internet resources to create professional pieces of video work. The class will help students to develop their individual creativity while working around the typical financial and technical constraints of a beginning artist. Students will be introduced to the history of film and video art, copyright policies and web publishing.

This is a hands-on course covering the basic techniques of digital filmmaking, camera techniques, lighting and sound. Topics will include the theory and practice of concept and design, camera techniques, lighting, sound recording and other fundamentals of producing a short film in the digital video medium. Students will shoot and produce their own footage and record their own sound. Students will engage in various filming exercises, as well as in group and individual projects. In addition, students will be required to complete homework assignments outside of class time.

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.

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. The types and meanings of sculpture in contemporary society will be examined.

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.

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.

This 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.

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.

Painting I 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.

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.

ART 060C expands the knowledge and techniques gained in ART 060A and ART 060B, 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. [Note: ART 060C same as ART 061]

ART 060D emphasizes the development of artistic expression in acrylic and/or oil painting resulting in a self-directed body of work.

This course is an introduction to painting with watercolor. Students will work with various techniques, including wet into wet, wet on dry, glazing and masking. Topics include materials and best practices, color theory, and historical and contemporary approaches to watercolor painting.

This course expands the knowledge and techniques gained in ART 062A, emphasizing the development of themes and approaches in watercolor painting. Students will continue their study of representational painting, and will be introduced to conceptual topics exploring personal aesthetic choices.

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.

This course is an intermediate course in metalsmithing with emphasis on the techniques of raising and forging. This course also includes an examination of the history and contemporary practices of raising and forging.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Astronomy 010 is an introductory science course for non-science majors covering all major topics of modern Astronomy. Described are the origins of the Solar System, the apparent motion of sky objects, seasons, the causes of periodic sky events such as the phases of the moon, solar and lunar eclipses, and meteor showers. The course highlights the recent discovery of thousands of exoplanets, and the current search for biosignatures on those exoplanets. Additional topics include the origins of stars, the various physical processes involved in stellar evolution, a full description of the Universe in large scale, and the main tenets of the Big Bang Theory. The scientific method and the fundamental laws of physics are stressed.

ASTRO 010L is an introductory laboratory course in Astronomy designed for non-science majors, that includes substantial work at the Montgomery Hill Observatory with state of the art telescopes and cameras. Students will identify constellations and asterisms, measure the apparent motion of planets and stars, investigate the geology of terrestrial objects throughout the solar system, and discuss the dramatic chemical differences in solar system planets and their moons. 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 of large scale structures such as galaxies, clusters of galaxies, and the expanding Universe. Acceptable as a CSU lab science requirement only if student has completed ASTRO 010, or ASTRO 014, or ASTRO 016 previously or concurrently.

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.

This is an athletic soccer course that provides advanced instruction in the techniques, tactics, and strategies associated with soccer.

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) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). 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.

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.

This course covers automotive fuel systems, including: tanks, pumps, lines, filters, idle and vacuum control devices, electronic fuel injection, and emission control devices. Emphasis will be placed on combustion chemistry and emission testing procedures, and the diagnosis and repair of fuel and emission control system components. Students will diagnose and repair hard start, no-start, poor performance, and emission failures on a range of vehicles using the latest test equipment and methods. This course provides significant preparation and experience for those pursuing licensing as CA emission technicians.

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.

This course will prepare students to diagnose and repair front and rear wheel drive automatic transmission systems. Topics include: stall and pressure testing, torque converters, planetary, CVT, and helical gear systems, overhaul practices, valve body repair, and on-car service techniques in both theory and practical application. Computerized powertrain diagnosis and repair will also be explored. Additional electronic transmission diagnosis and repair techniques are studied in Auto 174, Body Chassis Electronics. Both courses are recommended preparation for the ASE Automatic Transmission Exam.

This course will prepare students to diagnose and repair front and rear wheel drive manual transmission systems, clutches, drive lines, differentials, and CV axles. Planetary, helical, hypoid, bevel, and straight cut gear systems will be studied including ratio calculation and torque multiplication. Overhaul practices, including teardown, measurement, inspection, repair, and reassembly will be covered. Four wheel drive systems such as automatic locking hubs, transfer cases, and electronic drivetrain systems are also studied to prepare students for the ASE Manual Transmission Exam.

This course covers the theory, diagnosis and repair of modern automotive DI and EI ignition systems. Topics include: ignition system function, combustion requirements, primary system triggering, switching components and operation. Included are secondary ignition components and operation, ignition timing devices, electronic spark timing function and strategy, as well as distributorless ignition systems i.e. Waste Spark and Coil-on-plug. System testing methods, fault isolation techniques, DSO, GDMM, Oscilloscope testing, waveform interpretation, as well as maintenance/driveability fault corrections are also included.

This laboratory oriented course explores the many aspects of advanced engine performance testing. Students will develop proficiency using digital storage oscilloscopes, current clamps, graphing multimeters, generic and manufacturer specified scan tools, and other diagnostic equipment. Emphasis will be placed on waveform and PID interpretation, and the effects erroneous signals/information can have on vehicle performance.

This course allows automotive students to complete Honda Individualized Skills Session B training modules not covered in regular classes. Topics include advanced electrical and fuel systems.

This course will prepare students to diagnose and repair modern heating ventilation and air conditioning systems. Topics studied include systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair, leak testing, performance testing, mode control, refrigerant identification, recovery, flushing, evacuation, recharging, and safe handling procedures. Students will also learn to diagnose component malfunctions and using various refrigerant types. Auto 135 and 174 prepare students for the ASE Air Conditioning exam.

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 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 Career/Occupational Work Experience, combined with General Work Experience, or alone, up to a maximum of 16 units. Internship/job placement is not guaranteed.

This course introduces students and entry level automotive technicians to the automotive electrical system. The course covers electrical theory, magnetism, Ohm's law, series and parallel circuits 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 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.

This course provides students with the marketable skills needed for the diagnosis and repair of modern electronic body-chassis control systems. It is designed to complement Auto 105, 106, 120, and 135 Chassis/Drivetrain classes by studying ABS, electronically controlled steering, suspension, AC, and transmission systems. Students will be using state-of-the-art equipment such as: lab scopes, ETMs, scanners, DVOMs, and other related resources. Students will apply knowledge of Ohm’s Law, digital logic, parasitic load testing, short/open location, communication protocols, and other technical resources.

This course will examine a variety of alternative fuels and propulsion systems used in modern automotive vehicles. The advantages and limitations of alternative fuels used in internal combustion engines (ICE) will be discussed. The topics on alternative propulsion systems will include the basic theory of operation, construction, and safety. The unique dangers surrounding alternative fuel and propulsion vehicles will be explored, and how to minimize the risks. This course will also cover what is needed to operate safely and effectively around these vehicles. The course includes a quick guide comparison chart of the different hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid, battery electric, and CNG automobiles.

This is an advanced course that provides an in-depth study of the technology, maintenance, and repair of hybrid, plug-in, and all electric light duty passenger vehicles. Basic diagnostic, repair, and maintenance procedures of the unique systems associated with hybrid and electric vehicles will be discussed and practiced. Special tools and diagnostic equipment will be used during the laboratory exercises.

This course presents manufacturer specified methods to evaluate, locate, and repair noise, vibration, and harshness issues in current automobiles and light trucks.

This course of instruction will develop specialized mathematical reasoning and computational skills for use in automotive technology applications. Areas of study will be geometry, fractions, decimals, unit conversion, measurement, and related functions used in industry.

This course is an introduction to the terminology commonly used in the automotive industry. This course is intended to improve reading comprehension of typical automotive technical manuals and textbooks. Students will learn how to prepare work orders, documents, and common correspondence used in the automotive industry. This is part of a non-credit pathway designed to improve the reading and writing skills of the automotive professional.

This course will cover the fundamentals of Autodesk Revit Architecture in a lecture/lab format with hands-on learning. Students will learn how to: set up a new building information model; create a basic floor plan; work with basic architectural elements (walls, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, roofs, curtain walls, stairs and railings); create sections, elevations and callouts views; add annotations including dimensions, text, tags, schedules and legends; and share designs by working in teams, creating architectural visualization renderings and plotting finished drawings. Students are also introduced to the basics of creating simple families.

This course is focused specifically on providing an immediate to advanced level of training on Revit Architecture. The skills learned during this class are for experienced Revit users and are designed to help experienced users take the next step in advancing their current knowledge of Revit Architecture. Students will learn to create architectural visualization renderings, use filters, section boxes, design options and phasing to present various display ideas and solutions. They will also create advanced families, develop advanced schedules using project and shared parameters and conceptual massing.

BIOL-004A is the first course in a two term majors-sequence for students preparing for careers in the sciences, science education, or medicine. This lecture and laboratory course emphasizes the nature of science and the scientific method, fundamental principles and theories in biology at the molecular and cellular level. Topics will include biological chemistry, cell structure and function, bioenergetics, respiration, photosynthesis, cell reproduction, cell communication and regulation, genetics, microevolution, and laboratory techniques and experience. Field trips may be required.

Biology 004B 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 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.

This course introduces students to the form and function of the human body. BIOL-020 includes an overview of atoms and molecules, acids and bases, movement in solutions, important classes of biological molecules, the cell, human genetics, biotechnology, and issues in human ecology. Emphasis is on the basic anatomy and physiology of the body's major organ systems. The course is tailored for non-science majors and meets the General Education requirement for life science with a lab.

This is an introductory biology course for non-science majors. The course covers the general principles and basic concepts of biology including the characteristics and classification of living systems, cells, metabolism, development, health, reproduction, genetics, evolution and ecology. This course may be a prerequisite, but it is not designed to fulfill requirements of the biology or pre-professional majors.

This lecture-only science course is intended for those who have a general interest in the application of biological concepts to forensic science. Students will examine case studies involving crimes to demonstrate how the principles of science are used to analyze physical evidence. Scientific method, mathematical computations, and fundamental principles of physics, chemistry and biology will be applied to various forms of evidence to derive information about a crime scene.

This course discusses the importance of human heredity in our lives. Students will study the rapidly changing areas of human heredity including patterns of inheritance, specific genetic disorders, recombinant DNA and other genetic-based biotechnologies, the role of genetic counseling and genetic tests, reproductive therapies, and bioethics. This is a CSU/UC transferable general education life science course suitable for non-majors.

Students are introduced to the world of plants and their ecological importance to humans. Topics include the impact of plants on development of civilizations; the need for conservation; and the role of plants in the total environment. Class meetings may be held at alternative off campus sites.

This course introduces students to the science of ecology, the branch of biology that studies 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.

BIOL-64 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.

A General Biology course designed for non-science majors and carrying elective science transfer credit. Emphasis is on wildlife, and its relationship to ecological succession and conservation, energy, mass, and to ecological crises resulting from human exploitation and the explosion in human population. Field trips may be required.

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.

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.

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.

This course focuses on the forest and river ecosystems of west-central California. The course introduces students to the geology, biological communities, and human histories of this area including past and present human influences. This course entails on-campus lectures, and field excursions that involve overnight camping. Automobile travel to remote destinations may be necessary. Additional fees are required.

Students will review and apply Business English skills for business letter writing. Grammar, word and number usage, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling and other mechanics will be covered. The Internet and technological forms of communication used today will be reviewed.

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.

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 a software application such as Medisoft. Hands-on experience is emphasized for all required tasks.

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.

The importance of image to success in the business world will be discussed. Students will learn to how to project a positive and confident image. The appropriate attire for the different working environments will be covered. Etiquette, ethics, and communications that complements a professional image will be emphasized. Students will develop a professional wardrobe for a career.

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.

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.

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.

Students will learn how the Internet is used to access business resources. Additional business uses will be covered that include communicating with customers, vendors and business partners; accessing business news and financial information.

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.

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.

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.

This course introduces students to a medical billing software application. Students will learn to input patient information, schedule appointments, input billing information, organize and file patient records. Maintaining an office system will be emphasized. Students will complete a medical office simulation.

Students will learn how to develop a business plan for the creation of a business, including the organizing, marketing, operating and financing of a business. Risk analysis will be covered also.

Students will study the principles of entrepreneurship, and focus on the entrepreneurial process, opportunity recognition, entry strategies, market opportunities, the development of a successful business plan, and making financial projections. The material is presented through methodologies of lecture, discussion, current events, Internet research, case studies, and computerized assignments.

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.

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.

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.

This course provides students with an introduction to the theory and practice of marketing as well as the integration of marketing activities of a business. Students will study about marketing research, management of products and services, pricing policies and strategies, channels of distribution, physical distribution and logistics management, promotion strategies and tactics, government regulations, and marketing ethics.

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.

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.

This course is a computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) course that covers intermediate to advanced applications of AutoCAD software. Specific areas to be covered in this course include working in model and paper space; drawing and viewing in 3-D space; creating 3-D models; using blocks with attributes; working with external references; rendering; understanding user coordinate system; AutoCAD and the Internet; advanced drawing, editing, and configuration procedures; and an introduction to user-level system customization.

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.

Solidworks 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 Solidworks software.

This course is a beginning level CADD course focusing on standard concepts of technical graphics communication. The fundamental concepts of orthographic projection, sketching, section views, auxiliary views, dimensioning practices, and drawing annotations used in a variety of technical applications will be covered. Students will explore the learning process through a series of design situations, industry scenarios, and projects. Students will be introduced to multiple CAD tools.

This course is a CADD course focusing on the application of drafting concepts using orthographic projection, dimensioning practices, and geometric tolerancing. Strong emphasis is put on the type of design and industrial applications which can be found in the real world. Creating models, drawings and assembly drawings in CAD programs will be covered in this course. This course also teaches creation of basic multi-part assemblies, constraint-driven assembly animation, and generation of detailed production drawings.

This course is geared towards students who want to learn engineering design while learning 3D modeling using Creo or SolidWorks. This course focuses on applying Creo Parametric or SolidWorks as a design tool. Design steps, geometrical tolerancing, and the creation of detail and assembly drawing documentation will be covered. Analysis of current design practices and/or manufacturing processes will be included through research of standards, catalogs, data sheets, drawings, and other reference sources.

This course provides training in modern dimensioning and tolerancing based on ASME Y14.5-2009 standards. Emphasis will be given to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing concepts, tolerance studies, general dimensioning and tolerancing theory and techniques.

This course is an architectural drafting and designing course where the students will apply CADD techniques to typical architectural drawing and design problem. Revit Architecture is a powerful architectural design and drafting tool that works the way architects think. From preliminary design through design development, and into construction documents, the program streamlines the design process with a central 3D model. Changes made in one view update across all views and on the printable sheets. This course is designed to teach the students the Revit functionality as well as architectural design process and methods.

This course is required for students majoring in biology, chemistry, geology, physics, forestry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, dentistry, and medicine. Chem 001A also meets the one semester chemistry requirement for all engineering majors. This course covers basic chemical principles: atomic structure, bonding, periodicity, nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, physical states of matter, solutions, acids and bases, and dynamic equilibrium. The role that chemistry plays in everyday life, industry, and human welfare is emphasized.

This course is a continuation of Chemistry 001A, the second semester of a one year college level general chemistry sequence. The content includes thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. The laboratory emphasizes qualitative and quantitative analyses of inorganic compounds and introduces electronic instrumentation. The course is required for students majoring in physical and biological sciences and pre-professional majors such as pre-medicine and dentistry. The course also completes the basic chemistry requirements for students majoring in chemical and materials engineering.

The first course of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry with emphasis on structure, reaction mechanisms, and their kinetics. Topics include nomenclature, stereochemistry, mechanisms, reactions, and spectroscopic studies of organic compounds. Problem-solving techniques will be used to elucidate mechanistic, structural, and stereochemical features of reactions and molecules. Lecture and laboratory will cover synthesis, isolation, purification, elucidation, and identification of organic structures, instrumental methods and data interpretation.

This is the second course of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry designed to follow Chemistry 012A. Topics include nomenclature, stereochemistry, mechanisms, reactions, and spectroscopic studies of aliphatic and aromatic alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, acids, and other classes of organic and biological compounds (such as amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids). Problem-solving techniques will be used to elucidate mechanistic, structural, and stereochemical features in chemical reactions. Lectures and laboratory methods will focus on synthesis, isolation, purification, elucidation, and identification of organic structures as well as instrumental methods and data interpretation.

Chemistry 015 covers the fundamentals of modern inorganic chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, nomenclature, equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions and related topics. Chemistry 015 is intended primarily as a preparation for the Chemistry 001A and 001B sequence. The central nature of chemistry among other branches of science is stressed, and examples of the important role that chemistry plays in our lives are presented. The course also meets the general education requirements for a laboratory science.

This course covers the basic principles of chemistry. Content includes measurements; matter and energy; atomic structure, periodicity; chemical bonding and nomenclature; chemical reactions and equations; gases, solutions and colloids; oxygen, hydrogen and water; and acids, bases and salts. CHEM 030A is a prerequisite for microbiology and physiology and is designed to meet the chemistry requirements for nursing and other allied health majors. This course meets the General Education requirements for a laboratory science.