Astronomy 010 is an introductory course in general astronomy. Its topics include the history of astronomy and the development of modern astrophysics, the structure and origin of the solar system and the Milky Way, the birth and death of stars, galaxies, and the search for extraterrestrial life. The scientific method and the fundamental laws of physics are stressed. Special emphasis is placed on recent research in astronomy and the latest discoveries and tools used in modern astronomy. Astronomy 010 satisfies the requirement for a general education course in Physical Science without lab.

This is an introductory laboratory course in general astronomy, and includes observations done with telescopes at the observatory. Students will learn to identify constellations and will model the apparent motion of planets and stars in the sky. Students will investigate the geology of terrestrial planets and the dramatic chemical differences found amongst planets and satellites of our solar system. Astronomy 010L will also cover the different stages of stellar evolution, making use of computer simulations to illustrate the changes in size and solar stars go through as they age. Acceptable as a CSU lab science requirement only if student has completed ASTRO 010 previously or concurrently.

This course covers the structure of the human body including identifying parts, understanding interrelationships, and making clinical applications. Laboratory activity includes the study of models, dissection of a human cadaver and other selected mammalian organs, and use of the microscope. This course is required for four-year nursing and pre-professional majors such as OT, PT, RT, and Chiropractic.

Students are introduced to cellular physiology and metabolism. Students study the physiological processes of the human body systems including nervous, endocrine, muscular, urinary, respiratory, sensory, digestive, cardiovascular and reproductive. Other topics include disease and the loss of homeostasis in the body. This course is designed for college degrees in nursing, physical and occupational therapy, and certain science and preprofessional majors.

Students study laws and regulations affecting business decisions including legal concepts and cases in the areas of ethics, business torts, contracts, consumer and merchant sales, competition, environment, agency, employment and business organizations.

Students are introduced to the business functions and practices as they have developed over time in the U.S. Students will be introduced to topics such as organizational structure and behavior, management, marketing, finance and accounting, operations and information systems, and ethical responsibilities of corporations. Special emphasis will be placed on the emergence of global business, its impact and the significance of small businesses.

This course provides students with an understanding of basic principles of general and interpersonal communication. It enables them to develop better interpersonal effectiveness through discussion of both effective and ineffective communication techniques, emphasizing the practice of constructive interactive skills.

Students are taught the skills of speechmaking. Students focus on the following basic elements: rhetorical theory, researching, organizing and outlining a topic, analyzing an audience, effective use of language, ethics, effective presentation aids, critical listening, credibility, and physical delivery. Students will be required to attend speech activities outside of the classroom environment.

This course explains the forces affecting national economies such as variations in money and credit, income, output, productivity, employment, prices and inflation. ECON 010A examines monetary and fiscal theories, explains the role the government plays in the U.S. and other national economies as a result of monetary and fiscal policies and through the exercise of its regulatory powers. The course also provides an overview of how changes in inflation rates, interest rates, and the international value of the dollar reflect variations in the economy. This course provides an overview of the effects the government has upon businesses and households as a result of its taxation and spending policies.

Microeconomics focuses on economic behavior of individual economic units such as consumers, firms, and resource owners. It examines the market system as a means of solving the problems in the production and distribution of goods and services in a society. An analysis of the effectiveness of the price system in providing the society with an equitable distribution of goods, services and income is featured. It explores some of the more urgent micro-economic problems such as monopoly power of big business and big unions, government regulations and consumer protection, the energy crisis, taxes and welfare.

English 001A is the first course in a transfer level sequence (English 001A, 001B) designed to equip students with the skills necessary for writing college level compositions. The course emphasizes expository writing, critical reading, and research techniques. Students are required to produce a series of academic essays including a documented research paper in conventional format. Analysis of readings and the practice of writing processes create the bases for student essays. All English 001A students will take a Department Final which will be holistically scored by at least two faculty members and will represent 20% of their course grade.

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

This is an interdisciplinary course in which students examine the interaction between human civilization and the environment, and the foundations for a sustainable future. Students explore the major issues facing our planet: population growth, resource exploitation, pollution and dwindling biodiversity. They analyze environmental policies and their effectiveness. Field trips are required. The course is designed for non-science majors to meet general education laboratory science requirements in either biological or physical science.

This is a survey course designed to study the development of Mexican and Chicana/o culture in Mexico, the Southwest U.S. and beyond. Emphasis will be placed on the cultural history as well as the socio-psychological aspects in the study of people of Mexican origin. Specific areas of interest in the course include theory and analysis of the concept of culture and its application to the Mexican and Chicano communities. Other areas of interest include the Pre-Columbian period, the religions and philosophies, art, language, music, folklore, and lifestyles of the Chicana/o.

This course covers (1) the Asian backgrounds, migration, ethnic culture (particularly major religious beliefs, philosophical thoughts, value system, customs, and traditions), and American experiences APAs as a whole have in common; (2) unique aspects of each Asian American co-group, with more emphasis on the six largest groups: Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese Americans. Also of special importance are key concepts, theories, and perspectives pertinent to this study, as well as American experiences APAs share with other U.S. racial groups, especially African American and Latino Americans. This course is a combination of the Humanities and Social Sciences.

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. Transferable: Equivalent to C.D. 60 at SJSU.

This course surveys the political, economic, cultural, social, and intellectual development of the United States. The course emphasizes the interactions among Europeans, Africans, and American Indians in North America beginning with European colonization, through the creation of the U.S. Republic, its expansion west, and the developments leading up to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Along with History 017B, it meets the District requirement in Unites States History and Constitution and State and local government. 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.

This course is designed to prepare students for the level of algebra required in calculus. Topics will include basic algebraic concepts, complex numbers, equations and inequalities, graphs of functions, system of equations and inequalities, linear and quadratic functions, polynomial functions of higher degree, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, matrices and determinants. Students may not receive credit for both Math 021 and Math 025.

This course provides a description of the ocean environment covering the geological, physical, chemical and biological aspects of the sea. It includes the origin and extent of the oceans, nature of the ocean basins, causes and effects of currents, waves, tides, and plant and animal life in the ocean. The course partially fulfills the general education requirement in physical science, without a laboratory.

Introductory course for philosophical history and disciplines of metaphysics and epistemology from Socrates to Wittgenstein. This course will cover a long progression of ideas about being, knowledge, justice, goodness, existence and language. The history of philosophy through the ideas proposed by the most important philosophers will be presented in a thematic development so that students can learn, not only basic concepts and ideas, but causes of the development of philosophical history.

This is the second algebra-based course in general physics, designed for students not majoring in engineering or physics, but required to fulfill their specific majors. In Physics 002B, the basic principles of vector operation, Newton's Laws of Motion, work, energy conservation, and linear and angular momentum are applied to topics in electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics.

This course covers the role and importance of the ideal of democracy and the evolution of the American and Californian political system. America's and California's political institutions (executive, legislative and judicial) and political processes (voting, lobbying, attitudes) are examined against the backdrop of America's and California's cultural diversity and political history. This course is a study of national, state and local government and politics with emphasis on the United States Constitution and the national and Californian governments. Note: Combined with HIST 1, meets US HIST & Constitution and State & Local Govt. requirements. Meets California Teachers Credential requirement.

This course is an introduction to developmental psychology. Human development is traced from conception through death and dying. The biological, cognitive, psychological, social and cultural factors affecting development and the integration and interactions of these factors throughout the lifespan of human beings will be studied. The dynamic interrelationship of these factors to the uniqueness of, and differences between, individuals will also be considered. Development tasks and potential developmental crises in the contemporary multicultural society are identified for each age group.

This is a language course providing beginning American Sign Language instruction in both expressive and receptive signing. The student will learn vocabulary, grammar, cultural behaviors, Deaf culture, the American manual alphabet, and the manual number system. Emphasis will be on a visual learning through practice dialogues and classroom activities. This course satisfies both foreign language requirements, GE requirements, and can lead to bilingual employment certification.

This is the first of two courses designed to develop basic ability to understand, speak, read, and write the Spanish language. Course content includes aspects of the culture of Latin America and Spain. Not recommended for native speakers of Spanish. This course corresponds to two years of high school study.