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, Post Modernism. A field trip may be required.

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 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 learn how to create a database, implement using SQL (Structured Query Language), and create access to the Internet. Students will study database concepts, structure, access methods, and design considerations. The class will focus on object-relational databases.

Students will study the use of Python, a programming language, to create stand-alone and web-based applications. Students will acquire skills necessary to locate, evaluate, and utilize open source web materials.

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.

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.  

Students will apply pit and fissure sealants on patients who have a prescription form signed by a licensed dentist. A written and practical board approved exam will be administered within the course whereupon students who successfully pass with a 75% or higher earn a certificate of completion in Pit and Fissure Sealants. Mandated by the Dental Board of California, this course is an extension of SJCC's RDA program and is not open to non-registered dental assisting students. All students must have a current CPR certificate.

Students are introduced to macroeconomic theory, including the principles of supply and demand, the market and banking systems. They will examine the forces affecting the national economy such as money and credit, income, employment, prices, and monetary and fiscal policies. They will study economic fluctuations including changes in aggregate demand, aggregate supply, employment, inflation, interest rates, and the international value of the dollar to output.

Students are introduced to microeconomic theory including economic behavior of individual economic units such as consumers, firms, and resource owners. They will examine the market system as a means of solving problems in the production and distribution of goods and services in a society. Students analyze the effectiveness of the price system in providing the society with an equitable distribution of goods, services, and income. They will also study microeconomic problems such as monopoly power of big business and big unions, government regulations and consumer protection, the energy crisis, taxes, and welfare.

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.

English 001B is a second semester college composition course. Students will study expository and argumentative writing directed toward an analysis of ideas and concepts from a wide variety of literature. Students will read fiction, drama, poetry, and essays critically reading in these genres for the purpose of writing.

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

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 explore current issues in public health and wellness with an emphasis on making lifelong healthy choices.  Topics to be covered include:  global and national public health issues, mental health, nutrition and physical fitness, human sexuality, environmental health, use of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs, and risk factors and prevention of infectious and non-infectious diseases.  The primary emphasis is directed towards the six dimensions of wellness (physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and environmental. 

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 be introduced to various subdisciplines related to Kinesiology, the study of human movement. Students will examine the areas of history, sociology, biomechanics, physiology, and psychology, as they relate to the sport and exercise environment. In addition, students will explore three career pathways involving the study of human movement: teaching, research, and professional practice.

This course is designed to prepare the intercollegiate student athlete for the competitive season and reduce the risk of injury. The course includes intercollegiate-level sport-specific skills, drills, conditioning, team organization, play, and evaluation and is designed to prepare student athletes both physically and mentally for competition. It may be repeated to meet requirements for California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility.

Students are introduced to the benefits of exercise through walking/jogging and to the principles of exercise which will increase cardiovascular conditioning, endurance, and flexibility.

Students are introduced to the study of statistics. Students will learn methods of displaying data, descriptive statistics, basic concepts of probability theory, random variables, common statistical distributions, estimates and sample size, hypothesis testing,  tests of two independent population parameters, tests of 3 or more population means or proportions (Chi-square, one-way ANOVA), and regression and correlation. Students will apply basic statistical concepts to data from education, business, social sciences, and natural sciences. To aid in the analysis of data, the use of computational technology will be required.

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 are introduced to the philosophical history and disciplines of metaphysics and epistemology from Socrates to Wittgenstein. They will examine the ideas and methods of Western philosophy concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Topics include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics that will be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, and political theory.

Students are introduced to national, California, and local governments and politics with an emphasis on the U.S. Constitution and the national government. Students will examine the historical origins of the development of the U.S. Constitution and the philosophy and principles used by the framers in the late 18th century. POLSC 001, along with HIST 001 or HIST-009 or HIST-021 or HIST-024 satisfies the District requirements in the study of U.S. Constitution, California, and local governments.

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 are introduced to developmental psychology. Human development is traced from conception through death. Students will study the biological, cognitive, emotional, and social factors affecting development and the interaction of these factors throughout the lifespan. Social contexts that influence the course of development such as culture, socioeconomic status, and historical time and place will be examined. Developmental tasks and potential developmental crises are identified for each of the age groups.

Students will examine human sexuality from scientific research, psychological, biological, sociocultural, and historical perspectives. Students will be encouraged to become aware of their own sexual attitudes, values, and behaviors to evaluate the consistency of their behaviors within in their own moral framework. Current sex norms, culture, diversity, biology, and various aspects of interpersonal and individual sexual adjustment will be explored.

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 explore sociological perspectives on contemporary social problems in the United States. Students examine the social processes through which issues come to be viewed as social problems and the dynamics through which groups attempt to respond to and solve these problems.