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 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 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 improve and develop skills in a specialized area of ceramic art. Field trips 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 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 will be introduced to the theory, fundamentals and practices of radio production. They will develop basic knowledge and skills needed for live and pre-recorded broadcasting and podcasting.  Students will operate radio equipment, use audio editing software, and write and broadcast within a variety of radio formats.

Students will increase understanding of broadcasting fundamentals, including on-air performance, technical operations, podcasting, history, government regulations, and industry standards. Students will be introduced to station management skills. Field trips may be required.

Students will study advanced on-air presentation, station management and operations, and multi-platform broadcasting, including podcasting. Students will manage, operate equipment, and lead on-air programs for the campus radio station. Field trips may be required.

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 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 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").

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

This course is designed for students with learning limitations who need support in reading and writing strategies, skill development, and application. Students will study, practice, and demonstrate aspects of English such as pre-writing skills for major writing assignments, essay construction, thesis development, understanding of complex sentences, summarizing, and reading response. Curriculum materials will be appropriate to students’ needs and will be used to achieve course objectives. Students must be enrolled through the Student Accessibility Services program.

This course is designed for students with learning limitations who need support in developing mathematical skills. Students will study, practice, and demonstrate math skills such as operations, integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, graphing, and equations. Curriculum materials will be appropriate to students’ needs and will be used to achieve course objectives. Students must be enrolled through Student Accessibility Services (SAS) program.

Students will learn the appropriate use of formal and informal observation tools, case study portfolios, recording, and rating systems. The use of multiple assessment and observation strategies, in various early childhood settings, will be covered. Emphasis will be on use of assessment strategies that inform and provide for developmentally appropriate curriculum. To ensure accurate observations and assessments, the importance of collaboration between teacher, families, and other professionals will be examined.

Students explore connections between theory and practice using child-centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning and assessment, and knowledge of the major content areas in the early childhood curriculum. Planning, implementing, and evaluating experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children will be emphasized. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to demonstrate developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under the quality supervision of an ECE/CD (Early Childhood Education/Child Development) faculty and other qualified early education professionals. This course requires off-campus attendance at early childhood sites.

Students examine the developing child in a societal context focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community; emphasis will be on historical and social factors. Patterns of development, child rearing, and the value of education in contemporary American society will be discussed. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted. Community resources that foster the positive development of the child in the context of the family will be identified. This course meets licensing and the Child Development Permit requirements for teachers.

Students will be introduced to the laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, and curriculum related to child health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings. The course includes topics on germs and illnesses, daily health inspection skills, health practices, nutrition, food safety, chronic illness, and disaster planning, and integrating these concepts into everyday planning and program development. This course is required for a child care certificate and AS degree in Early Childhood Education.

Students will learn the skills necessary for writing college level compositions. Students learn expository writing, critical reading, and research techniques. Students will also learn to write academic essays including a documented research paper in conventional format using MLA style. English 001A is the first transfer level English course.

Students will learn to identify the basic structures of arguments and the ways people use language to fortify or to falsify arguments. This course presents the techniques of critical reasoning and advanced composition. Students will analyze and demonstrate these techniques by writing and critiquing essays. This course is specifically designed to meet the IGETC critical thinking requirement.

Students will develop writing and critical thinking skills to enhance success in ENGL 001A. This is a supplemental support course for ENGL 001A. Students will practice a variety of writing and revision techniques and build research literacy. Topics may include essay organization, writing for an audience, using college level diction and tone, and self-reflective strategies for revision. This course must be taken concurrently with ENGL 001A.

In this interdisciplinary course, students will examine the foundations for a sustainable future and interaction between human civilization and the environment. Students will explore the major issues facing our planet from a scientific perspective, focusing on physical, chemical, and biological processes within the Earth system, the interaction between humans and these processes, and the role of science in finding sustainable solutions. Topics include environmental policies, population growth, resource exploitation, ecological principles, biodiversity, climate change, sustainability, renewable and non-renewable energy, water resources, air and water pollution, and solid waste management. 

Students study listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for a variety of tasks associated with health care. This course is designed as the part of the Medical Career Preparation CTE Program. Students acquire language, vocabulary, and cultural information necessary for communicating in English with patients and their families, health care providers, and health service co-workers.

Students are introduced to the language used in operating and supporting the computer and computing processes. Students will gain knowledge of basic vocabulary for an introduction to the study of computers and computing.

Students learn the basics of using Canvas, Zoom, and other ESL digital program tools to facilitate learning English in their ESL classes. Students will study the basic features of the programs to enable them to get information, do activities as instructed, and submit information for their classes through these digital learning tools.

Students will study the basics of using word processing programs like Microsoft Word and Google Docs for their ESL class tasks and assignments. Student will perform word processing skills of: creating and formatting documents, revising and editing content, tracking changes and comments, using tables and templates, inserting images, and using styles. In addition, students will learn class presentation tools like Powerpoint.

Students will be introduced to the digital systems of SJCC as an educational institution, e.g. MyWeb and instructions and information on the webpages of the offices and services of the San Jose City College website. Students will also study the various array of services that SJCC offers the students and generally, their educational options while at and after being at SJCC.

This is a noncredit version of ESL 322. Students will develop intermediate level writing proficiency. They will write paragraphs and journals on various topics to acquire grammar, writing, and lexical skills. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 522L is required for computer-assisted grammar and writing practice with lab assistance. Concurrent enrollment strongly recommended in ESL 323 or ESL 523 and/or ESL 324 or ESL 524.

This is a noncredit version of ESL 323. Students will acquire reading and vocabulary skills at the intermediate level of proficiency in English. Students will develop reading comprehension and vocabulary development and engage in discussion and writing activities. Strongly recommended:Concurrent enrollment in ESL 322 or 522 and/or ESL 324 or ESL 524 and/or  ESL 508.

This is a noncredit version of ESL 324. Students will learn listening skills such as inferring speaker’s point of view, intent, and tone, recognizing target vocabulary and idioms, identifying events in sequence, and applying note-taking skills. Students will also learn speaking skills at the intermediate level of proficiency such as using effective discussion techniques to exchange and verify information, request clarification, interrupt a conversation, express opinions, and prepare for, create, and deliver short oral presentations. Strongly recommended: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 322 or 522 and/or ESL 323 or 523 and/or ESL 508.

Students will further their study of the pronunciation, intonation, stress, and rhythm patterns of English. They are introduced to the phonetic alphabet and study the sound-spelling correlations of English. They also receive further instruction on the production of sounds in word-initial and word-final environments, intonation and stress patterns in multi-syllabic words, and nativelike sentence stress, rhythm and intonation. Multimedia and online resources supplement the course. This is a noncredit course.

ESL 531 is a non-credit academic intermediate-low listening and speaking skills course for non-native speakers of English. Students learn listening skills, such as distinguishing main idea from details. Students also learn speaking skills, such as restating main ideas, asking questions, and exchanging information.

ESL 532 is a non-credit academic intermediate-low reading and writing skills course for non-native speakers of English.  Students learn writing techniques and grammar for composing sentences and short paragraphs. Students also study reading and vocabulary skills and strategies for the literal and critical comprehension of intermediate level ESL texts. 

ESL students will study English grammar and syntactic structure at the intermediate level of language proficiency. Students will acquire skills in the use of grammar structures such as verb phrases, noun phrases, modification structures, and various sentence structures to make meaningful context and express meaning appropriately and accurately in oral and written discourse. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 322 and ESL 208 is strongly recommended.

ESL students will study English grammar and syntactic structure at the low-advanced level of proficiency. Students will explore the use of these structures in varying discourse contexts and for varied rhetorical purposes. Focus will be on expanding awareness and use of grammar and syntactic structures to express meaning accurately in oral and written discourse. Students will refine editing and revision skills.

Students study listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for a variety of tasks associated with workplaces. Vocabulary used in this course may be specifically geared towards the particular workplace area this course is offered for.

Students will critically explore the phenomena of race and ethnicity in the history of the United States. Examining the socio-political realities of power, students analyze the processes by which racial stratification occur. Particular emphasis is placed on the socio-historical experiences of major, subordinate ethnic groups in America --African Americans, Latina/o Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. Students critically analyze major theoretical approaches to understanding the circumstances that have shaped present race relations in America and various Ethnic Studies paradigms.

Students are introduced to the diverse musical influences that have shaped the Chicanx/Latinx experience in the United States. Particular focus will be placed on African, Indigenous and European origins. Cultural influences such as Afro-Caribbean, Salsa, Son Jarocho, Norteno/Tejano, Corridos, Chicano Rock and Hip Hop will be analyzed with an emphasis on seminal works and their impact on Chicanx/Latinx musical experiences and identity formation.

Students will survey the social, poltical, economic, and cultural history of the Mexican American experience within the context of U.S. history from Reconstruction to the present. Students will also analyze roles and contributions that Mexican Americans have played in the development of the United States and California, and with comparisons to other groups. ETH 037B, along with ETH 037A, satisfies the District requirements in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirement.

Students will study the child from the prenatal period through adolescence. The physical, social-emotional, and cognitive aspects of development are explored. This course is required for ECE majors and recommended for nursing and psychology majors, and anyone wanting to understand the development of children.

Students will study minerals, rocks, and sediments and the processes that form them. These and other geologic processes will be related to plate tectonics, the rock cycle and the water cycle. A major focus is on using the scientific method to study these geologic processes and concepts. Projects will include using technology to conduct experiments that model geologic processes, interpreting maps and other images, and studying geologic processes in the field. Field trips may be required.

Students will study the highlights of geology, astronomy, oceanography, and meteorology. Students will perform laboratory experiments and modeling activities covering topics such as plate tectonics, the lives of stars, earthquakes, tides and extreme weather. Students will examine the relationship of these processes to each other and to overarching earth science concepts such as the rock and water cycles, ocean currents, weather patterns, and the solar system.  A major focus is on using the scientific method to study these processes and concepts.  Field trips may be required.  

Students will engage in a comprehensive review of the transfer process, including a study of higher education systems, transfer admissions practices, major preparation, financial planning, and current topics related to transfer.  This course offers students an opportunity to develop an individualized transfer plan in preparation for transfer to a 4-year college.

Students examine career/major options, as well as attainment of life-long success in academic, professional, and personal development. Emphasis is on interest and personality testing, values clarification, career information, research skills, individual skills assessment, decision making and goal setting. Students acquire skills in professional planning including job search techniques, resume writing, and interviewing.

Students receive an introduction to San Jose City College, including programs, support services, academic policies, and educational options. Students will learn key terms and ideas that support student success. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to identify or explain the California higher education system, important SJCC programs and services, the differences between high school and college, and retention strategies for student success.

Students are provided a broad approach to the social, constitutional, economic and political history of the U.S. with emphasis upon key events, issues and their backgrounds. HIST 001, along with POLSC 001, satisfies the District requirements in U.S. History and Constitution, and in state and local government.

This course is a survey of the history of the United States which, with History 017B, satisfies the requirement in United States History, Constitution and American Ideals. History 017A or History 017B may not be combined with History 001 to meet the requirement in United States History, Constitution and American Ideals.

Students examine the history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. Along with History 017A, History 017B satisfies the requirement in United States History, Constitution and American Ideals. History 001 may not be combined with either History 017A or History 017B to meet the requirement in United States History, Constitution and American Ideals.

Students will develop the basic ability to understand, speak, read and write the Japanese language. Students will acquire vocabulary and grammar knowledge to achieve novice-level proficiency in Japanese language skills. Students also will study cultural aspects of Japan. This course corresponds to two years of high school study and is not recommended for native speakers of Japanese.

This is the first course exposing students to the language of Medicine. Students define, build, and analyze terms as well as develop a vocabulary of combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. They develop the ability to pronounce and spell terms correctly and use to them in an appropriate context. It is highly recommended that students successfully complete this course before taking MA 500B.   Unlimited repeats.   Pass/No Pass only. Open entry/Open exit.

This is the second course exposing students to the language of Medicine. Students will learn medical terminology as it relates to each body system.  Students learn medical terms and their abbreviations for organs, diseases, symptoms, and for diagnostic, treatment and surgical procedures. It is highly recommended that students successfully complete MA 500A before taking MA 500B. Unlimited repeats.   Pass/No Pass only. Open entry/Open exit.

Students will learn the information they need to understand and implement the basic principles of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness including preventive healthcare, staying healthy and risk factors that may cause disease. From stress management and emotional health, to overall well-being, health related attitudes and belief plus individual health behaviors will also be explored.

This course is designed for intermediate pianists to improve technique and interpretive abilities. Study and testing materials are drawn from a graduated series of exercises, etudes, and representative piano works. The student will learn how to assess and provide the stylistic nuances and phrasing concepts required for the performance of repertoire work from the Renaissance through the 20th century. The student will learn approaches to improvisation and other creative activities.

Students are introduced to the diverse musical influences that have shaped the Chicanx/Latinx experience in the United States. Particular focus will be placed on African, Indigenous and European origins. Cultural influences such as Afro-Caribbean, Salsa, Son Jarocho, Norteno/Tejano, Corridos, Chicano Rock and Hip Hop will be analyzed with an emphasis on seminal works and their impact on Chicanx/Latinx musical experiences and identity formation.

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of operating a digital audio workstation (DAW) for recording.  Students will develop production skills within the Pro Tools Audio Software platform widely used throughout audio recording industries. Through hands-on activities, students will develop their skills in proper recording, editing and mixing techniques.  This course is designed for students majoring in digital music technology and/or interested in careers in audio engineering, producing music for studio or live formats and music for online publishing.

This is an introductory course in piano. The course is designed for students wanting to learn music using the piano as a vehicle for learning. The student will study basic theory concepts such as the 5-finger pattern, intervals, chords, simple chord progressions, and scales. This course reinforces concepts taught in the theory courses. Students will harmonize simple melodies, transpose and improvise simple pieces and patterns.

This is the second semester introductory course in piano which reinforces concepts taught in MUSIC-050A.  Students will expand their knowledge of basic theory concepts such as the 5-finger pattern, intervals, chords, chord progressions, and scales.  Students will harmonize melodies, transpose and improvise pieces and patterns.

Students will be introduced to the elements of music from a cross-cultural perspective. Religious, cultural societal, and political influences from various geographical locations will be explored.

Students study the language of music - how to read, notate, interpret, perform, and create with those symbols which represent the four properties of sound: pitch, duration, amplitude, and timbre. Students focus on the fundamentals of Western notated music and how these elements combine to create musical compositions: pitch identification, rhythm and meter, scales, key signatures, intervals, chord construction, harmonic progression and texture. Students will examine musical styles relevant to various cultures and historical periods.

Students will study basic principles: vectors, Newton's laws of motion, work, and the conservation principles of energy, momentum, elasticity, and thermodynamics. Also covered in this course will be gravitation, fluids, waves, and simple harmonic motion. This is the first of a two-semester course in general physics for students not needing calculus-based physics.

Students are introduced to the general principles of mechanics at an elementary level. Specific topics include kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, momentum, rotation, simple harmonic motion, universal gravitation, and fluids. Elementary applications of these principles are introduced using a problem solving approach. This course is one of three courses in calculus-based general physics classes for majors in physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics or other sciences.

Students are introduced to the major theories, areas of study, and methodologies of contemporary psychology and the scientific study of human behavior. Topics addressed include biological and neurological processes and structure, genetics, life span development, consciousness, sensory processes, perception, learning, memory, language and thought, intelligence, motivation and emotion, stress, personality, psychopathology, and psychotherapy.

Students will study significant physical and psychological issues of women within an historical, familial, societal, and cultural framework. They will explore a variety of experiences and issues which are traditionally examined from a male point of view. The psychological development of girls and women and gender development will be part of the discussion for this course. The concepts of development, adaptation, well-being, stereotypes, and the diversity of women will be included using psychological theories and current research.

Students will continue the development of expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language (ASL). Students will acquire vocabulary and grammar knowledge to achieve intermediate proficiency in the classroom and through attendance at Deaf cultural events. Students will study aspects of Deaf culture and Deaf history.

Students use a sociological approach in the study of human behavior that includes a variety of perspectives. Students explore important concepts and principles in sociology, including culture, social structure, socialization, social institutions, groups, social interaction, social inequality, collective behavior, and social change in human societies.

Students will acquire vocabulary and grammar knowledge, in this first of two courses, to achieve novice-low to novice-mid proficiency in Spanish language skills including understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Students will develop an awareness of cultures of Latin America and Spain. This course is not recommended for native speakers of Spanish. 

Students will continue to acquire vocabulary and grammar knowledge, in this second of two courses, to achieve novice-mid to novice-high proficiency in Spanish language skills including understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Students will continue to develop an awareness of cultures of Latin America and Spain.

Students continue to develop their ability to understand, speak, read, and write the Spanish language at the novice-high to intermediate-low proficiency level. Students demonstrate an increased awareness of cultural norms, values, and culturally relevant customs and events. Students will be able to think critically by analyzing linguistic structures and reflecting on and making cross-cultural comparisons. This course will be facilitated mainly in Spanish.

Students continue to develop the ability to understand, speak, read, and write the Spanish language at the intermediate-low to intermediate-mid proficiency level. Course content includes aspects of the cultures of Latin America and Spain. This course is taught mainly in Spanish.

Students develop communicative skills through vocabulary acquisition, listening comprehension, pronunciation, and basic grammar. Students will acquire the ability to use colloquial Spanish in everyday situations at a novice level and become acquainted with some cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking communities around the world.

Students continue to develop communicative skills through practice with vocabulary acquisition, listening comprehension, pronunciation, and basic grammar. Students work towards competency in the use of colloquial Spanish in everyday situations. They will advance their knowledge of cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking communities around the world.