This introductory financial accounting course is designed for transfer students in business, information systems, and/or accounting. Students will study topics which 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.

Students are introduced to managerial decision-making using accounting information. Students will study topics including the master budget, static and flexible budgets, Statement of Cash Flows, 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, standard costing, responsibility accounting, cost performance reporting, special business decisions, financial statement analysis, incremental analysis, break-even analysis, and pricing under absorption and variable costing.

Students will use QuickBooks software to learn accounting. This course in computer-based accounting gives students hands-on use of QuickBooks business forms for recording sales and receivables, payables and purchases, and payroll. Students will explore various methods of business problem solving.

Students will learn in this introductory course how to create a personal financial plan designed to accomplish their financial and retirement goals. Foundations of the financial plan will be covered including asset allocation, portfolio theory, insurance needs, and investments to achieve short and long-term goals. Retirement and estate planning will also be discussed.

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

Students will be introduced to federal individual income taxation with emphasis on statutory materials, principles, procedures, and terminology. Students focus on tax problems encountered by individual taxpayers and the basic concepts of gross income, exclusions, adjusted gross income, deductions, exemptions, and tax credits. Topics will include: tax avoidance, tax planning techniques, issues of gift and estate taxation, and tax preparation for other entities, such as partnerships and corporations. A comparative analysis of California tax law will also be provided.

Students will be introduced to accounting principles and procedures that apply to the operations of a small business. Students will analyze and process transactions, develop financial statements, and adjust and close records for a complete accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses. Students will use course management software to enhance learning by performing simulated accounting activities. This course prepares students for positions as accounting assistants or entry level bookkeepers.

Students will examine cultural, historical and political influences on alcohol and drug abuse and its impact on the community. Sociocultural factors that contribute to the use of drugs, addiction issues will be examined through the lens of Western and non-western societies, as well as a comparisons between the impact of substance use on gender, diverse ages and subgroups. As an overview course, the review of the pattern and progression of chemical addiction will connect treatment modalities and interventions from a theoretical perspective. Students will be required to attend outside workshops or events.

Students will examine in-depth the pharmacological and physiological effects of alcohol and other drugs, physical consequences of chemical dependency, and pharmacological/physiological treatment and recovery strategies.

Students will examine codependency through attachment theory across the lifespan. Codependency behaviors will be explored as a response to disrupted attachment, which includes individual, sociocultural, psychological and physiological impact. The physical legacy of disrupted attachment is connected with the neurological and Central Nervous System changes resulting from the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study indicators, and the legacy of this impact across the lifespan.   Course topics include attachment theory definitions and characteristics, Pia Mellody's Five Core Symptoms, genograms, dysfunctional and healthy family systems, codependency and parenting, social and cultural indicators, the psychical legacy of disrupted attachment which includes damage to the immune system, approaches to recovery, and tools of recovery. Students will be required to attend self-help groups in the community.

Students will learn to conduct an assessment, orientation, treatment planning, record keeping, and relapse prevention (aftercare planning) from an ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) models in case management. Students will be required to attend outside self-help workshops or events.

Students will learn to address ethical, personal, and professional issues for alcohol and drug counselors, with an emphasis on continued individual growth and development. Ethical and professional standards, credentialing requirements, assessment of personal strengths and weaknesses, burnout and stress management, and peer networking will be examined. Students will be required to attend outside workshops or events.

Students examine the theories and purposes of various counseling approaches with individuals in addiction treatment. Theories will be explored for sociological, physiological and psychological process across the lifespan of the client. Students will also practice and demonstrate skills and interventions to support the counseling progress of recovering individuals integrating both cultural and age-related issues.  

Students develop awareness of community responses to addiction by examining alcohol and drug laws, and programs of prevention, education, outreach, intervention, and referral.

Students begin the clinical counseling experience hours in an approved chemical dependency treatment facility. Direct supervision is provided by a staff member meeting CCAPP/CAADE  (California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals/California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators) approved standards. Students apply and integrate acquired knowledge and values. This "learning by doing" requires concurrent enrollment in 2.0 units of ADS 138 Work Experience for the first half of the 255 hours required for certification and is essential to adequately prepare for professional practice.

Students will study the differences in mental health and chemical dependency treatment cultures. They will review the key DSM5 diagnostic categories that appear in addiction treatment and approaches to assessment and treatment planning that address mental health, physical health, and substance abuse disorders. Students will examine psychotropic medication and the interaction with medication assisted approaches to treatment, as well as barriers to effective treatment. Professional ethics and scope of practice will also be covered.

Students will become aware of the substantial percentage of those under criminal justice supervision that have one or more co-occurring mental disorders in addition to their substance use disorder. Students will review the intersection between behavioral health and addiction, approaches to co-occurring disorder assessment, symptoms of major mental health disorders, and trauma-informed services in the criminal justice system.

Students will study concepts of electricity, control, and electrical loads found on air conditioning and refrigeration circuits. The course includes both the theory and practices of electricity applicable to the air conditioning and refrigeration industries.

Students will gain technical knowledge and skills in the service, construction, and repair of medium to large central air conditioning systems. Students learn about comfort air conditioning systems, mechanical refrigeration systems, psychrometrics, humidification process, dehumidification process, duct systems, Fan Laws as well as the service procedures for central air conditioning systems.

Students study the servicing of commercial refrigeration systems and applied thermodynamics. Students examine topics including the design and construction of walk-in coolers and freezers, cooling towers, piping and accessories, 3-phase load and control circuits. Green and sustainable energy concepts are also covered. Students study for and are able to take the EPA certification exam onsite.

Students will learn the analyses, maintenance, and service of hydronic heating and cooling systems and air distribution systems. Students will analyze design calculations, heat loss/gain, friction loss, and system balance for residential and commercial applications. Students will also study indoor air quality, water treatment,  fan and pump performance and applications. Field trips may be required.

Students will learn the history and philosophy of administration of justice including law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Students study the responsibilities of criminal justice agents, legal frameworks, and the role of the justice system in a pluralistic society. Students will also explore the concepts of crime causation, punishments and rehabilitation, and training standards of criminal justice personnel.

Students study concepts of criminal law including history, philosophy, and legal structure. Students will examine definitions and classifications of crime, case law analysis, the court system, and the U.S. Constitution. Students will also explore crimes against person, property crimes, and the legal system as a social and cultural ideology.

Students are introduced to the theories and applications of two-dimensional (flat surface) form in visual art and design. Students will use a variety of media, tools, and techniques in studying line form, volume, space, value, texture, balance, proportion, movement, light and contrast. The course may include field trips.

Students are introduced to the principles 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, and other materials at the instructor's discretion, in a studio lab setting. Field trips may be required.

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. The course may include field trips.

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

Students are introduced to expressive and technical principles in ceramic sculpture. Students will study the techniques and history of ceramic sculpture and develop a personal mode of expression and aesthetic development through class projects and research. Field trips will be required.

Students are introduced to three-dimensional sculptural principles, techniques, and concepts utilizing a range of materials and practices. Various sculptural methods are practiced with attention to creative self-expression and historical context. A field trip may be required.

Students study fundamentals of clay construction including hand building techniques, use of the potter's wheel, surface decoration and glazing, and firing. The theories and practices of the ceramic medium and it's place in human history and world culture will be covered. Field trips may be required.

Students continue study of clay construction including hand building, wheel throwing, surface decoration, and firing. Emphasis is on individual aesthetic development and personal expression. Field trips may be required.

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 painting through illustrated lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice. Beginning Painting is an introductory studio course in acrylic and oil painting media.

Students expand knowledge gained in ART 060, emphasizing development of personal aesthetics and composition. Conceptual issues will be introduced. Students will experiment with media, content and technique of painting to further explore and develop their aesthetic style.

Students will improve and develop skills in a specialized area of ceramic art. Field trips will be required.

Students will develop an appreciation of the visual arts, aesthetics, and creative process. They are introduced to the analysis of art in terms of form, function, process, content, and themes. Students receive a broad overview of the visual arts, its elements and principles, media, techniques, and terminology. Students will also examine the role of art criticism and aesthetics in a historical and cultural context. Field trips may be required.

Students will study Western and Non-Western art history from the Renaissance through the present. Course content emphasizes painting, sculpture, and some architecture from the most important centers of culture, and how art reflects historical occurrences, social, political, and religious attitudes of the time. Comparative analysis of styles and artists with critical evaluation of aesthetics will be included. Topics include Early to High Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo, Romanticism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, and Post Modernism. A field trip may be required.

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. A field trip will be required.

Students will study astronomical processes related to the structure and origin of the solar system, the Milky Way, the lives of stars, galaxies, and the search for extraterrestrial life. The relationship of these processes to each other and to overarching astronomy concepts, such as the evolution of our universe and the laws of physics will be examined. Major focuses include communicating scientific concepts, the impact these processes have on civilization and recent research. The scientific method is illustrated as it relates to analyzing astronomy problems. Fieldtrips may be required. 

Students will make observations with portable telescopes on campus and use computer simulations to help visualize astronomical events. Students will make use of models to reproduce the apparent motion of planets and stars in the sky. They will investigate the properties of light and how our view of astronomical phenomena is affected by those properties. They will also explore astronomy in the news including current NASA missions and the search for signs of life's footprints outside of Earth. Fieldtrip(s) may be required. 

Students will be introduced to the principles of human biology covering all systems of the body including structure and function, diseases, and application of biotechnology. The course is intended for non-science majors.

Students will study the general principles and basic concepts of biology. The course includes the characterization of and classification of living systems, the cell, metabolism, development, genetics, evolution, ecology, dissection, and human health and reproduction. This is an introductory course for non-science majors. This course is not designed for biology or related pre-professional majors, except as a prerequisite for other biology courses.

Students will study the importance of human heredity in our lives, emphasizing the rapidly changing areas of human heredity and specific genetic disorders. The course includes the role of genetics in medicine, agriculture, and recombinant DNA Technology, and will explore the role and importance of genetic counselors and the genetic tests for disorders.  This course is designed for non-science 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.

Students will study organisms, matter, and energy and their relationships to natural cycles, succession, and conservation. They will analyze environmental crises in the world today using ecological principles. This is a general Biology science course designed for students not majoring in Biology.

Students will study the structure of the human body: identifying its parts and systems, understanding interrelationships between the parts and systems, 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. This course is primarily intended for pre-professional majors such as Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Chiropractic, and other health-related majors.

Students will explore the different body systems (e.g. nervous, endocrine, muscular, urinary, respiratory, cardiovascular, reproductive) along with cellular physiology and metabolism. Students will learn to apply physiology in the context of disease, including learning to answer questions like: If you pull someone’s heart out of their chest, why does the heart keep beating? Why is 0.9% NaCl often the IV of choice in hospitals? Why is it dangerous to drink too much water too fast? Why do you feel dizzy when you stand up? This course is designed for college degrees in nursing, physical and occupational therapy, and certain science and preprofessional majors.

Students are introduced to the structure and activities of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, helminths, and algae. Students will study the 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.

Students will practice and study grammar, word and number usage, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling, capitalization, and other language skill mechanics that apply to business writing. Students use and apply basic English language skills for writing sentences and paragraphs that are used in short business e-mail messages, memorandums, and letters. An emphasis is placed on real-world editing to recognize errors and apply the correct language skills to business messages.

Students will determine the content, styles, medium, and audience considerations for business communications. Students will acquire the skills to write successful business memorandums, letters, e-mail messages, and reports, along with a review of grammar mechanics. The grammar skills acquired in BUS 007A facilitate successful completion of this course. Prior completion of BUS 007A is highly recommended.

Students will study the basic elements of entrepreneurship; of starting and managing a small business. Students study management fundamentals including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the business. Students learn how to develop a business plan which includes: site location, legal form of business, capital requirements, raising capital, cash flow budget, and marketing and promotional plans.

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, business 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 and impact of global business, and the significance of small businesses. Underlying many of the topics will be the management aspects of planning organizing, leading and controlloing of business units. Finally, the course will cover skills and attributes necessary for successful employment in the various functions of business.

Students study fundamental theories of management, staffing, planning, organizing, controlling and leading as well as management concepts of motivation and communications. Students will also examine the application of formal organizational structure and study the impact of individual and small group behavior on organizational processes and performance. Case studies are included.

Students will be introduced to the principles underlying the effective practice of the marketing discipline. Market research, buyer behavior, marketing strategy, product, pricing, marketing channels, and marketing communications are core topics covered in the course. Additional emphasis is placed on the major trends and forces affecting marketing in the digital age involving customer value creation, engagement, and relationships.

Students will study the essentials of marketing in the global market emphasizing areas necessary for developing and implementing a successful international marketing operation. Topics include: the dynamic global economy, differences in cultural, legal, political, social and economic systems, product development, pricing strategies, selection of distribution channels, logistics management, and promotional strategies.

Students will learn the basics of Microsoft Word including: creating documents; using tables and templates to create resumes and cover letters; creating research papers, newsletters, and merged mailing labels. In addition, students will learn how to use styles, create multilevel lists and charts, and table features. It is highly recommended that you take CA 100D or its equivalent before taking this class. This is a self-paced course.

This course is part of a series ("Google Project Management: Professional Certificate") that prepares students for a role as a project manager. Project managers play a key role in leading, planning and implementing critical projects to help their organizations succeed. This course covers the material in the first 4 topics/units which aligns with the industry certificate Google Project Management Certificate ("Foundations of Project Management"; "Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project"; "Project Planning: Putting It All Together"; and "Project Execution: Running the Project").

Students will explore the history, approach, and philosophy of Agile project management, including the Scrum framework. This course is part of a series ("Google Project Management: Professional Certificate") that aims to prepare students for a role as a project manager who plays a key role in leading, planning and implementing critical projects to help their organizations succeed. This course covers the material in the 5th topic/unit  ("Agile Project Management") which aligns with the industry certificate Google Project Management Certificate.

This course is part of a series ("Google Project Management: Professional Certificate") that prepares students for a role as a project manager. Project managers play a key role in leading, planning and implementing critical projects to help their organizations succeed. This course covers the material in the 5th topic/unit which aligns with the industry certificate Google Project Management Certificate ("Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World").

This course is the first semester of the one year college level general chemistry sequence. Students will study basic chemical principles: classification of matter, atomic structure and periodicity, chemical nomenclature, types of reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonds, physical states of matter and solution chemistry. This course is required for students majoring in physical and biological sciences and pre-professional majors, such as pre-medicine and dentistry.

Students will study how chemistry impacts their everyday life. This course includes topics that address socio-cultural aspects of chemistry such as consumer products, energy applications, food production and nutrition. Students will also examine the design, use, and life cycle of synthetic materials and their environmental impact. This course is geared for non-science majors or for students without previous background in science.

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of modern inorganic chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, nomenclature, equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and related topics. 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. CHEM 015 is intended primarily as preparation for the CHEM 001A and 001B sequence. The course also meets the general education requirements for a laboratory science.

Students will learn the basic principles of chemistry with emphasis on descriptive rather than theoretical chemistry. Students will study topics including the scientific method, classification and properties of matter; measurement and the metric system, atomic structure; chemical periodicity; states of matter (e.g. gases, liquids, and solids); chemical nomenclature; ionic and covalent bonding; types of chemical reactions; mass relationships; the mole concept; properties of solutions, electrolytes, acids and bases; chemical equilibria and energetics; and nuclear chemistry. This is a first-semester course in introductory chemistry and is designed to support students majoring in allied health-related fields.

Students acquire skills installing, planning, implementing, configuring and maintaining the Windows operating system. Students are introduced to remote desktop and virtual mode, printing, managing data storage, network services, speech recognition, remote access services, and network monitoring. The course also includes information on virtualization support, backup and data recovery, and managing system reliability and availability.

Students will acquire skills installing, planning, implementing, configuring and maintaining the Windows Server operating system. Students are introduced to Active Directory and account management, printing, managing data storage, network services, deploying Internet Information Server (IIS) services and Certificate Authority, remote access services, server and network monitoring. The course also includes information on virtualization, application services, data provisioning, backup and data recovery, and managing system reliability and availability.

This is the first of three courses for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNAv7) Program. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of networking concepts and technologies. Students acquire the skills necessary to plan and implement small networks across a range of applications. Topics include the OSI model and industry standards, network topologies, IP addressing, IPv4, IPv6, subnet masks, networking components, and basic network design. Students will learn the architecture, structure, functions, and components of the Internet and other computer networks. Students achieve a basic understanding of how networks operate and how to build simple local area networks (LAN), perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement Internet Protocol (IP).

Students acquire knowledge of how a router "learns" about remote networks and determines the best path to those networks. Students study topics including both static routing and dynamic routing protocols. Students acquire the skills necessary to plan and implement small networks using Cisco IP routers and basic switches.

Students will learn the essential concepts of XML technologies by creating XML documents, using Document Type Definitions (DTDs) and Schemas to validate XML documents, and creating their own DTDs and Schemas thereby defining the rulebook for the structure and content of XML documents. Students will also learn the basics of XPath to locate and extract content from an XML data file, use XLink and XPointer to link content, use SVG to create graphics and icons using XML, and the basics of XSL to transform an XML document into other types of objects, such as web pages, computer scripts, emails, and books. Students will also learn how to use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to render XML documents using nothing but a text editor and a web browser.

Students will increase their knowledge and expertise in the essential concepts of XML technologies. Students will experience an in-depth deep dive into DTDs and Schemas to validate and analyze programmatically the structure of XML data. Students will learn the basics of computer programming, and build XML parsers to process and analyze XML files. Using XSLT, students will convert XML files into other files, such as computer scripts, and will build RESTful web applications using XML, PHP, and APIs.

Students will study how to use JavaScript to create dynamic web pages, and how to add animation and interactivity to make Web pages come alive. Students will learn how to use Document Object Model (DOM), Browser Object Model (BOM), and Dynamic HTML (DHTML) to be able to develop well-formed web pages.

Students will learn advanced JavaScript techniques to develop code for real applications. Topics include forms, validation, cookies, hierarchical menus, XML, security, style sheets, browsers, and DOM (Document Object Model) programming. 

Students will be introduced to the discipline of computer science using the high-level programming language Python. Students will learn how to write Python computer programs to solve practical real-world problems.

Students will learn basic computer concepts with an emphasis on both the personal computer and enterprise computing. Students cover topics including hardware, application and system software, the internet and World Wide Web, communications, e-commerce, societal issues, database management, systems analysis and design, programming, information systems, career opportunities, certifications in the computer field, and computer trends. Student get hands-on practice of introductory level skills in word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation graphics, and use of the internet. Students will be exposed to a programming language.

Students will study how to manage and maintain industry-class websites. Students will study the basics of open-source web-server (Apache). Students will gain knowledge to use and implement the most widely used open-source server-side scripting language (PHP) along with the most popular open-source relational database (MySQL).

Students will study C, a general-purpose programming language, which features brevity of expression, modern control flow and data structures, and a rich set of operators. Students will also study C++, an object oriented programming language that is built using the C language as a base. Students will learn the importance of portability and efficiency through a variety of programming assignments. This course includes application programs and/or systems software.

Students will learn a language-independent treatment of topics including computer organization, data formats, recursion, and abstract data types. Data structures covered include abstract data types, arrays, pointers, link lists, stacks, queues, trees, heaps, hash tables, and graphs. Applications of recursion algorithms are discussed in detail. Techniques for sorting algorithms and searching algorithms, as well as measuring algorithm performance and data structure efficiency using Big-O notation, are presented.

Students will learn the fundamentals and techniques of Object Oriented Programming (OOP). Topics covered include the elements of OOP, classes and objects, inheritance, polymorphism, overloading, overriding, member functions, member access, virtual functions, constructors, derived classes, dynamic objects, and exception handling. Modern programming and debugging techniques will be stressed throughout the course. Design Patterns and UML will also be introduced.

Students will acquire basic hands-on skills to operate and support today's personal computer (PC) hardware. Students study the hardware architecture and major components of the PC including diagnostic tests, processors, motherboards, memory, storage devices, peripherals, and video.  This class is the first step towards acquiring the skills needed for the CompTia A+ certification.

Students will acquire the hands-on skills needed to diagnose hardware problems, configure PC components, and replace defective computer parts. Students learn how to install boards, configure multiple hard drives, add peripheral devices, work with network adapters, solve basic printer problems, and modify CMOS setups. Other topics include diagnostic software, hardware procedures, virtualization and hard drive imaging. This class prepares students for the current CompTia A+ certification exams.

Students will acquire skills to diagnose, load and setup a wide array of operating systems. Topics include the use of the command prompt, essential utilities, boot files, file systems, OS installation procedures, Windows configuration, hard disk partitioning, backup, and disaster recovery. The Cloud, Virtualization, and hard disk imaging solutions will be discussed. This class prepares students for CompTIA's A+ certification exams.

Students will be introduced to the discipline of computer science using the high-level programming language Java. Students will learn how to write Java computer programs to solve practical real-world problems. Topics include problem solving, classes, variable passing, Graphical User Interface (GUI), input/output, Java libraries, applets, exception handling, data types, and data structures using an object-oriented approach.

Students will learn to think algorithmically to create code and to solve programming problems. Utilizing MIT-created instructional videos, SJCC faculty will guide, coach, and assist students in creating code. After students view the MIT lecture videos, faculty will answer questions, assist students with lab assignments, and proctor exams. This course is based on the MITx6.00 Introduction to Computer Science course curriculum. Interested students will need to contact course instructor listed in the schedule of classes.

As the second course in the Technest Coding Academy, students learn the three main factors of data science: inferential thinking, computational thinking, and real-world relevance. Topics include critical concepts and skills in computer programming and statistical inference, and the analysis of real-world datasets, as well as social issues surrounding data analysis such as privacy and design. This course is based on UC Berkeley's Data 8 course curriculum.  Enrollment in this class is contingent upon acceptance into the Technest Coding Academy. Interested students will need to contact course instructor listed in the schedule of classes.

This course is the first in a four-part series and is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Business and Data Analytics. It aims to develop students’ understanding of analytics in the context of a business and to provide a framework for students to apply topics such as: framing a business problem, stakeholder analysis, data wrangling using Google Sheets, data visualizations, descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis, and data storytelling in business. In this course students will learn how to clean, visualize, analyze, and communicate data insights to stakeholders. This course culminates in a hands-on final project in which students will perform an end-to-end exploratory data analysis (EDA) using real industry data. This course has been developed by Pathstream and is part of the Business & Data Analytics Certificate in collaboration with Tableau & Silicon Valley Bank.

This course is the second in a four-part series and is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Business and Data Analytics. Students will be introduced to Structured Query Language (SQL) and will learn to identify the role and structure of relational databases as they apply to data analytics, apply the Structured Query Language (SQL) in MySQL for data manipulation language (DML), apply the Structured Query Language (SQL) in MySQL for data definition language (DDL), and apply normal forms (1NF, 2NF, & 3NF) for database normalization. This course has been developed by Pathstream and is part of the Business & Data Analytics Certificate in collaboration with Tableau & Silicon Valley Bank.

This course is the first of a series that aims to prepare students for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. In this course, students will be introduced to the world of Information Technology, or IT.  Students will learn about the different facets of Information Technology.  Topics will include: an introduction to computer hardware, the Internet and security, managing computer software, networking and security, understanding operating systems and how to install them, troubleshooting, and customer service. 

This course is part of a series that aims to prepare students for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. In this course, students will learn a full overview of Computer Networking. Topics will include: the fundamentals of modern networking technologies and protocols to an overview of the cloud to practical applications and network troubleshooting.  

This course is part of a series that aims to prepare students for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. In this course, students will learn about the main components of an operating system (Windows, Linux OS, etc.) and how to perform critical tasks like managing software and users and configuring hardware.  

This course is part of a series that aims to prepare students for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. In this course, students will learn infrastructure services that keep all organizations, big and small, up and running, typical cloud infrastructure setups and how to manage cloud resources, how to manage and configure servers and how to use industry tools to manage computers, user information, and user productivity, and how to recover your organization’s IT infrastructure in the event of a disaster. 

This course is part of a series that aims to prepare students for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. In this course, students will learn about IT security concepts, tools, and best practices.  Topics will include: the manner in which threats and attacks manifest, an overview of encryption algorithms and how they’re used to safeguard data, the three As of information security (authentication, authorization, and accounting), network security solutions ranging from firewalls to Wifi encryption options, and a multi-layered, in-depth understanding of security architecture followed by recommendations on how to integrate a culture of security into your organization or team. 

Students are introduced to the Unix/Linux operating systems. Topics covered include a basic editor, shells, directory and file structure, file permissions, passwords, security, redirection, pipes, filters, regular expressions and shell programming. Additional topics include the use of I/O devices, Internet access, and an introduction to system administration.

Students study the concepts of Linux system administration. Topics include Linux installation, Unix/Linux file systems, managing user accounts, user shells, security, system resources, system and file backup and restore, printers and print spooling systems, TCP/IP network configuration and/or management, network access using telnet and ftp, ssh (secure shell), interface to networks using NFS 3 and SAMBA, electronic mail systems, system kernel builds, and system tuning. Students use shell scripts to demonstrate system administration.

Students will learn to properly use a variety of hand and power tools that are commonly utilized in constructing and repairing houses. Students will also learn about materials used in the construction industry including dimensional and engineered lumber, manufactured and energy efficient building materials, and fasteners and adhesives. These tools and materials will be incorporate Building Information Modeling (BIM) and be used to build projects in the shop. Students also learn how to choose the best tool for the job at hand and to use that tool efficiently and safely. This entry-level course to the construction industry is a prerequisite for several of the other Construction Technology courses. Students will utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) as part of this course.

Students study methods for finishing interior and exterior walls, floors and ceilings. Topics include interior and exterior wall coverings, insulation, door and window installations, and common construction defects as well as identify composite materials and applications. Students will utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) as part of this course.

Students will be introduced to concepts associated with concrete and many applications of concrete in residential and commercial construction. Industry standards set by the American Concrete Institute and the American Society of Testing and Materials are presented. Students use transit and levels, set hubs and batter boards, construct concrete forms, bend reinforcing steel, and correctly mix, place, and finish concrete. Exposed aggregate, colored and stamped surface textures will be taught. Students will also study admixtures, curing methods, energy efficient and air entrained concrete, testing procedures, stair formwork, retaining walls, read blueprints and complete concrete materials estimates. Students will utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) as part of this course.

Students will prepare working drawings utilizing the Building Information Modeling (BIM) program from which building structures will be designed. Students will participate in BIM to collaborate with other students and disciplines within the Construction Department in designing their projects to include designing, planning room areas, elevations, construction, and estimating building cost.

Students will be introduced to reading and interpreting residential and light commercial construction drawings and specifications. Topics include energy efficient and traditional materials, symbols, and abbreviations. Students will learn to interpret plot plans, floor and roof plans, elevations, details, and sectional views including the alphabet of lines. This is a print reading, not a drafting course, although sketching techniques are taught. Use of the architect's scale is taught. Students will utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) as part of this course.

Students will receive outreach training which concentrates on OSHA safety for entry level construction workers. Students will be taught to recognize and prevent hazards which a worker may encounter at a construction site. Students will be issued an OSHA 10 card upon successful completion of the class. Students will utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) as part of this course.

Students will be introduced to the California Residential Code (CRC), which is based on the first ten chapters of the International Residential Code (IRC). Topics include interpreting and applying code regulations, requirements for obtaining building permits and the inspection process, and working cooperatively with building inspectors. Students will utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) as part of this course.

Students are introduced to the rapidly evolving field of sustainable construction, including healthy indoor environments, selection of green materials, and conservation of resources. Students study energy efficient construction, solar hot water, photovoltaic and radiant heat, improved insulation, lighting strategies, ERV (energy recovery ventilators) and HRV (heat recovery ventilators), deconstruction, optimum value engineering, SIPS (structurally insulated panel systems), ICF (insulated concrete forms), rammed earth, adobe, straw bale, green roofs, and earthcrete. Field trips are required.

Students will study principles of verbal and nonverbal transactions that occur in relationships. The course includes the study of theory and research findings and their application to communication in interpersonal relationships in personal and professional contexts.

Students examine the discipline of communication studies with emphasis on multiple epistemological, theoretical, and methodological issues relevant to the theoretical inquiry and pursuit of knowledge about human communication. Students explore the basic history, assumptions, principles, processes, methods, and specializations of human communication as an academic field of study.

Students will acquire theory and technique of public speaking. 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 taking this course online must be able to record and upload audiovisual files.

Students will study intercultural communication in domestic and global contexts. They will examine the influence of cultures, languages, and social patterns on how members of groups relate among themselves and with members of different cultural groups. They will develop skills for appreciation and comparison of communication among diverse groups within the larger context of U.S.-American culture.

Students will learn methods of critical inquiry and advocacy. Students will develop skills in identifying fallacies in reasoning and language, testing evidence and evidence sources, advancing a reasoned position, and defending and refuting arguments. Students engage in analysis, presentation, and evaluation of oral and written arguments.

Students will study the principles of communication in a variety of group contexts. They will learn about theories, applications, and the evaluation of group communication processes. Students will acquire skills including problem solving, conflict management, decision making, and leadership.

Students will apply the technical and theoretical knowledge related to basic skills in cosmetology, current salon techniques, and trends. Emphasis is placed on application skills of hair coloring, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, hair styling, hair cutting, manicuring, facials, eyebrow arching, make-up, and scalp and hair treatments. Client safety and sanitary precautions for each practical service is emphasized. This course, along with COS 010A, COS 010B, and COS 105B, meets the District lab science requirement.

Students advance in lab skills learning in-depth manipulative techniques in hair styling, hair cutting, hair coloring, permanent waving, manicuring, makeup, facials, scalp massage, hair removal, shampooing, chemical relaxing, thermal styling, pedicures, artificial nails, and other procedures required by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Students will also study the social, cultural, psychological, and business implications of a Cosmetology career. This course, along with COS 010A, COS 010B, and COS 105A, meets the District lab science requirement.

Students will explore dance from an aesthetic, historic, and cultural point of view. Students will examine the elements of dance including body, space, time, and dynamic qualities and develop a vocabulary with which to analyze and write critically about dance. Dance will be explored in many of its genres including social dance, jazz dance, ballet, modern, and dance from cultures around the globe from historical and contemporary perspectives. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required.

Students are introduced to beginning skills and terminology of jazz dance technique. The student will integrate beginning positions, isolations, and locomotor movements into full body actions and explore movement qualities, rhythms, and musical phrasing unique to jazz dance. The students will gain an appreciation of their unique bodies in relation to jazz dance as a dynamic art form. Attendance at a live performance may be required. It is recommended that students take DANCE 019, Jazz Dance, Fundamentals, or have some previous dance experience before taking this course.

Students will refine the technique of jazz dance at the beginning 2 level while deepening their application of jazz dance terminology and rhythmic structures. The student will integrate beginning positions, isolations, and locomotor movements into full body actions and explore movement qualities, rhythms, and musical phrasing unique to jazz dance. The students will gain an appreciation of their unique bodies in relation to jazz dance as a dynamic art form. Students will be introduced to the aesthetic, cultural, and historical contexts of jazz dance.

This course works to develop the students artistry and jazz dance technique at the intermediate level. The student will apply theory and technique with attention to musicality and performance in the execution of intermediate jazz dance combinations. The course will draw from the beginning level class while increasing the difficulty in coordination, complexity, tempo, stamina, artistry, and the use of vocabulary. Attendance at a live performance may be required.

Students continue to develop their artistry and jazz dance technique at the high-intermediate level. The student will apply theory and technique with attention to musicality and performance in the execution of high-intermediate jazz dance combinations. The course will draw from the intermediate level class while increasing the difficulty in coordination, complexity, tempo, stamina, artistry, and the use of terminology. Attendance at a live performance may be required.