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 study cost accounting principles, including essentials of job order, process cost, and standard cost accounting systems. They will focus on how cost accounting helps managers make better decisions for planning, controlling, and profitability analysis in a business environment as well as costing concepts for products, services, and customers. 

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 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 be introduced to group dynamics and group leadership skills within the context of treating substance use disorder. The focus is on group development, interpersonal and intrapersonal processes, and group facilitation skills. The course incorporates a strong experiential component with an emphasis on changing behavior as a goal.

Students will review the challenges facing addicted criminal justice clients. Addicted offenders may require help meeting basic life needs, such as finding housing, applying for a job, or cooking a meal. Students will explore the use of motivational interviewing to assist clients to manage their feelings, control impulses, and work toward concrete goals. Students will explore strategies and techniques which include confronting manipulation and setting boundaries.

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 study theory, application, and operation of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems including electric, pneumatic, solid state, and digital control systems. Students will also study Energy Management Systems (EMS) and building applications, green technology, including fire/smoke, lighting, and heating and ventilation controls.

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 will focus on both the historical and contemporary role of police in American society. Emphasis is placed on police hiring and training procedures, ethical issues, use of police discretion, police corruption, policing strategies, and the role of women and minorities in law enforcement.

Students are introduced to fundamental principles and procedures of criminal investigation including crime scene management, documentation methods, rules of evidence, and interviewing and interrogation. Students will also examine modus operandi, sources of information, chain of custody, and investigative techniques related to persons and property crimes.

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of legal processing and the types of cases adjudicated in the California State court system. This includes an overview of state courts (primarily California) and focus on similarities and differences in case types including applicable statutes, caseflow and processing standards, agency participants, court staff functions, management of case files, etc. The emergence of collaborative courts will be reviewed. Attendance at a court session and/or observation of clerk’s office procedures will be required.

Students will learn the history, administrative requirements, and complex environment of the administration of justice in the judicial branch. This course examines traditional business functions that comprise the administrative infrastructure unique to the judicial branch and court administration of the state of California. Topics covered will include human resources, training and education, finance, facilities, information technology, security, media relations, strategic planning, and governance.

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 study the principles, theories, and applications of additive and subtractive color in two dimensions. Topics will include major historical and contemporary color systems and the elements of design as they apply to color. Students will produce projects in applied color.

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.

This is an advanced transfer-track course of the Visual Art program. It teaches students to draw the human figure from live models. Through practicing from “life”, and not photos, students will be able to develop and refine their observation and rendering skills. Various methods of approach and techniques will be explored. Practical emphasis on the elements and principles of design and drawing will allow students to synthesize their knowledge from previous courses and practice the basics of proportion, modeling, perspective and anatomy.

Students continue to examine and explore the drawing of the human figure, with emphasis on further practice of techniques while developing a personal artistic direction. Topics covered will include development of composition, use of multiple figures, integration of color, theme development, and exploration of expressive style, portraiture, and clothed and draped figures.

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 art history from the Prehistoric through the Gothic periods. 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. Comparative analysis of styles with critical evaluation of aesthetics. A field trip 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.

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. 

Biology 004B is the second course in a two-term sequence for students preparing for careers in the sciences, including the health sciences, biochemistry, research, and teaching.  Students will study the basic biology and diversity of unicellular and multicellular organisms by emphasizing evolutionary theory, Earth history, phylogeny, form and function/adaptation, physiology, and ecology of life on Earth.  Field studies 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. This course is intended for students in non-science majors to meet general education (life science) with a laboratory requirement.

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.

This is a lecture, laboratory, and field course where students will investigate animals, plants, microorganisms, plankton, and human impact on marine ecosystems. In addition, physical factors of the sea, human oceanic history, technology, and uses of the sea will be considered. Mariculture, energy production, and fisheries biology are also addressed in this course. Students will also study special topics on tropical habitats, shark biology, whaling operations, and local marine habitats. These topics are presented through lecture, laboratory, and field investigations. Field trips will be required to locations such as San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay.

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 required for four-year nursing and pre-professional majors such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and Chiropractic.

Students will explore the different body systems (e.g. nervous, endocrine, muscular, urinary, respiratory, cardiovascular, reproductive) along with cellular physiology and metabolism.  Students will also learn to use physiology to help diagnose and treat disease, along with answering 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 required for four-year nursing and pre-professional majors in the health science field. 

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

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 are 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 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.

Students learn the advanced features of Microsoft Word including: building documents from reusable content, using markup tools, creating web content, using advanced editing tools, and creating mass mailings. Students also learn about creating standardized forms, managing documents, integrating MS Word with MS PowerPoint, and modifying document components. It is highly recommended that you take CA 040D or its equivalent before taking this class. This is a self-paced course.

Students will learn the basic features of Excel to create charts, work with built in mathematical functions, create tables, and manage large worksheets. Students will apply themes and conditional formatting to modify the style of the worksheet as well as save files under different formats. Students will create excel databases as well as sort and filter data. It is highly recommended that you take CA 100D or its equivalent before taking this class. This is a self-paced course.

Students will use the advanced features of Microsoft Excel to create Pivot Table and Pivot Chart reports, audit worksheets, analyze and summarize data, create macros, and work with visual basic for applications. Students will also import data from other applications, use database statistics, manage workgroup collaboration, and prepare a workbook for final distribution. It is highly recommended that you take CA 040D or its equivalent before taking this class. This is a self-paced course.

Students use the basic features of Microsoft Access to design databases. They will create database objects such as tables, queries, forms, and reports. Students will import and export data. It is highly recommended that you take CA 100D or its equivalent before taking this class. This is a self-paced course.

Students will use advanced features of Microsoft Access. They will customize forms and reports, create macros, Pivot Tables/Charts, integrate with other applications, secure databases, and write SQL statements. Students learn to group and perform summary calculations in reports. They will create main forms and sub-forms, as well as create reports and sub-reports. They will learn to import and export data between Access, Excel, and Word. It is highly recommended that you take CA 060D or its equivalent before taking this class.

Students will learn the basic features of Microsoft PowerPoint including creating new presentations, formatting, enhancing presentations with animation, video, tables, and charts. Students will also learn to create templates, review, publish, compare, combine, and protect presentations. It is highly recommended that you take CA 100D or its equivalent before taking this class. This is a self-paced course.

Students will use advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint. They will apply advanced graphic techniques, insert and embed audio and video, and use tables and pie charts. They will also learn about publishing presentations in other formats. It is highly recommended that you take CA 070D or its equivalent before taking this class. This is a self-paced course.

Students will learn the features of Microsoft Outlook. Students will learn features of Microsoft Outlook. They will acquire skills to create and manage email, calendars, scheduling of appointments, as well as contacts, tasks and notes. This is a self-paced course.

Students will gain practical hands-on experience in creating business documents using the current version of Microsoft Office applications. Students will learn to create, format and integrate Word and Excel documents, Access databases and PowerPoint presentations. Recommended course to take before attempting the Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Level 1 or Level 2 courses.

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").

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.

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 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 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.

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.

As the third course in the Technest Coding Academy, students are exposed to the emerging platform called the Internet of Things (IoT). Topics include: exploration of the convergence of multiple disciplines leading to modern smartphones; exploring the emerging IoT platform, enabling unprecedented, innovative products and services; learn how information from physical devices in the real world gets communicated to smartphone processors; interfacing common sensors and actuators to hardware; developing software to acquire sensory data, process the data and actuate stepper motors, LEDs, etc. for use in mobile-enabled products.

This course is the third in a four-part series focused on Business / Data Analytics and is designed for community college students. In this course, students will explore the role and application of data visualization in the data analysis process using Tableau. They will create and design both static and dynamic tables, data visualizations, dashboards, and stories while incorporating visual design best practices to better communicate insights to intended audience, such as business stakeholders. Students will also connect multiple external data sources (e.g., Text Files, Excel, SQL databases) to Tableau and optimize large data to efficiently wrangle and analyze real-industry data. The course is focused on project-based learning and prepares students for the skills identified in the Tableau Desktop Specialist certification. Pathstream has built this course in partnership with Silicon Valley Bank and Tableau.

This course is the fourth in a four-part series focused on business / data analytics, and aimed at community college students who have little or no background in business or analytics. The first three courses in the series are not necessarily prerequisites for this course, but a basic familiarity with data and spreadsheets is assumed. The course is focused on project-based learning using Google Sheets and Python to apply basic statistical techniques to data.

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 are introduced to the fundamental principles and topics of Information Technology Security and Risk Management at the organizational level. They will gain knowledge in hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies and procedures with respect to organizational Cybersecurity and Risk Management. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Security certification exams.

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 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 be introduced to the basic concepts of construction cost estimating and how to estimate the quantity of labor and materials needed, as well as overhead, management and profit, and to determine the cost of a construction project. Students will work from actual plans to calculate the cost of trade and subcontract work, transportation, insurance, and permits for residential and commercial projects. Students will also become familiar with estimating energy efficient construction materials and specifications. 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 project management. Students will assess and solve a variety of construction-related problems while working from Building Information Modeling (BIM) drawings created by students. Topics will include scope of projects, safety, estimating, scheduling, cost control, and construction law.

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 interested in becoming a union construction worker are introduced to the apprenticeship programs of the North American Building Trades Unions. Students will receive an overview of the building trades and construction industry, apprenticeship programs, as well as skills in construction math, safety awareness, and proper use of basic hand tools. Field trips may be included.

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 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 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 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.

Continuing students attend this laboratory class in order to complete the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology state board licensing requirements of 1600 hours and credits. This course is variable unit (1.0 to 13.0 units) depending on the student's requirement needs.

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 will be introduced to the fundamental aspects of hip-hop dance technique. Students will learn primary positions, isolations, gestures, traveling and jumping steps, turns and level changes as well as rudimentary rhythm and phrasing unique to hip-hop dance and music. The students will gain an appreciation of their unique bodies in relation to hip-hop as an expressive art form. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required.

This course works to develop the student's artistry and technique in hip-hop dance at the beginning level. The student will learn positions, isolations, gestures, traveling and jumping steps, turns, and level changes. The student will explore the syncopated rhythm and phrasing unique to hip-hop dance. The students will gain an appreciation of their unique bodies in relation to dance as an expressive art form. It is recommended that students take DANCE 023A, Hip-Hop, Fundamentals, before enrolling in this course. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required.

This course works to develop the student's artistry and technique in hip-hop dance at the intermediate level. Students continue to gain knowledge of hip-hop history and intermediate level positions, isolations, gestures, traveling and jumping steps, turns and level changes with increasingly more complicated patterns and weight changes. The student will explore the syncopated and polyrhythmic phrasing unique to hip-hop dance. Attendance at a live performance may be required.

Students will be introduced to the principles and practice of dance improvisation.  Students will build dance literacy using the Language of Dance® motif notation to explore concepts of body, space, time, energy, relating, and rhythm as a means of generating movement. Students will learn to creatively problem solve and interpret motif scores through improvisational movement studies. Students may work in pairs or small groups to explore forms of relating and contact improvisation. 

Students will be introduced to the principles and practical applications of dance composition. Students will build dance literacy using the Language of Dance® motif notation to explore concepts of body, space, time, energy, relating, rhythm, form, and phrasing as a means to create contemporary dance choreography. Students investigate the meaning and aesthetics of movement through improvisations, solos, and small group choreography as a form of self-expression.

Students participate in clinical externships in a general dental office for 100 hours and perform chairside assisting, lab, and business office responsibilities described by the American Dental Association of the Commission on Dental Accreditation and the State Dental Practice Act. In lecture, the student will focus on Dental Law & Ethics guidelines established by the American Dental Association of the Commission on Dental Accreditation, the California Dental Association and Dental Assisting National Board and discuss clinical experiences. This course is designed to focus on preparing the student for the Dental Board of California Law and Ethics Examination and is the first of three externships.

Students participate in clinical externship in a general dental office for 100 hours and perform chairside assisting, lab, and business office responsibilities described by the American Dental Association of the Commission on Dental Accreditation and the State Dental Practice Act. Students focus on increasing skills and knowledge to achieve intermediate clinical-level dental assisting and RDA skills. They receive in-depth coverage in securing and maintaining employment, laws governing employment, and CAL-OSHA's Employee's Right to Know Act. This course is the second of three externships. 

Students will learn the fundamental concepts, practices, and theories of digital media art production. Topics will include visual communication and storytelling, traditional design, color, and compositional principles, and digital media components such as images, videos and motion. Students will create multimedia projects using contemporary digital design tools and techniques for print and media. This course is replacing ART 071- Intro to Media Arts.

Students will be introduced to visual communications in the field of graphic design using Adobe Photoshop. Students will learn the history, theories, techniques, and practices of professional graphic designers, developing projects for traditional and emerging technologies. Topics will focus on developing conceptual, creative and technical abilities through projects that explore concept development, design principles, composition, layout, illustration, photography, typography, and symbology. Exercises will emphasize a comprehensive overview of Adobe Photoshop providing students with extensive hands-on training on real-world projects. This course is replacing PHOTO 076- Photoshop 1. 

Students will learn the key concepts of building well-designed and functional web sites. Topics will include the history and terminology of the World Wide Web, analysis of web architecture, an introduction to HTML and CSS, basics of JavaScript, creation of web appropriate graphics, file management, wire-framing, prototyping, principles of interaction design and web accessibility. This course is replacing ART 079A- Web Design1.

Students will learn computer-based motion graphics for video production using the principles of graphic design, animation and effects. Students will create multimedia projects using videos, illustrations, images, animation, kinetic typography, audio, effects and cinematic techniques. Exercises will utilize design principles, typography and composition guidelines to create projects for branding, advertisement and entertainment.