# Napa Valley College — full catalog > Generated 2026-06-21T07:17:44.215Z from a crawl of napavalley.edu. 637 records (50 programs · 587 courses · 0 resource pages). # Accounting: AS Degree **Degree** The Associate of Science Degree in Accounting is a four-semester course of study designed to prepare students for a career in Accounting as an Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper, Payroll Clerk or entry-level Accountant. Candidates must complete all required courses with a grade of "C" or above. Each degree must total at least 60 units. ## Courses - ACCT 120 — ACCT-120 3 Units Introduction to Accounting - ACCT 122 — ACCT-122 3 Units Federal Income Tax for Individuals - ACCT 125 — ACCT-125 5 Units Financial Accounting - ACCT 126 — ACCT-126 5 Units Managerial Accounting - ACCT 127 — ACCT-127 3 Units Introduction to Accounting With Quickbooks - BUSI 100 — BUSI-100 3 Units Introduction to Business - BUSI 103 — BUSI-103 3 Units Legal Environment of Business - BUSI 105 — BUSI-105 3 Units Business Communication - BUSI 148 — BUSI-148 3 Units Leadership for Effective Organizations - COMS 165 — COMS-165 3 Units Microsoft Excel - ECON 100 — ECON-100 3 Units Principles of Macroeconomics - ECON 101 — ECON-101 3 Units Principles of Microeconomics Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/accounting/accounting-as/ --- # Addiction Studies: AS Degree **Degree** The Addiction Studies A.S. degree program is designed for students pursuing employment as a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor, also called Certified Addictions Treatment Counselors (CATC’s), in the State of California. AOD Counselors help individuals deal with substance abuse and dependency issues. It incorporates the Addiction Counseling Competencies published by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse Treatment Administration ( www.samhsa.gov ). ## Courses - ADS 100 — ADS-100 3 Units Law and Ethics - ADS 120 — ADS-120 3 Units Introduction to Addiction Studies - ADS 123 — ADS-123 3 Units Counseling Theories and Techniques - ADS 125 — ADS-125 3 Units Personal and Professional Growth - ADS 127 — ADS-127 3 Units Case Management in Addiction Studies - ADS 135 — ADS-135 3 Units Pharmacology and the Physiological Effects of Addiction - ADS 193 — ADS-193 3.5 Units Supervised Practicum for Addiction Studies 1 - ADS 194 — ADS-194 3.5 Units Supervised Practicum for Addiction Studies 2 - HSRV 120 — HSRV-120 3 Units Introduction to Human Services - HSRV 124 — HSRV-124 3 Units Working With Diverse Populations Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/addiction-studies/addiction-studies-as/ --- # Administration of Justice: AS Degree **Degree** The Associate of Science Degree in Administration of Justice is a four-semester course of study. Students are required to complete 60 units to include: General Education, Administration of Justice core courses and Electives. Courses are available in a face-to-face, hybrid and online format. ## Courses - ADMJ 120 — ADMJ-120 3 Units Introduction to the Criminal Justice System - ADMJ 121 — ADMJ-121 3 Units Introduction to Criminal Law - ADMJ 122 — ADMJ-122 3 Units Introduction to Criminal Procedures - ADMJ 123 — ADMJ-123 3 Units Introduction to Community Policing - ADMJ 124 — ADMJ-124 3 Units Introduction to Investigation - ADMJ 125 — ADMJ-125 3 Units Introduction to Evidence - ADMJ 130 — ADMJ-130 3 Units Introduction to Juvenile Procedures - ADMJ 190 — ADMJ-190 3 Units Administration of Justice Internship Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/administration-of-justice/administration-of-justice-as/ --- # Art History: AA Degree **Degree** This degree provides students a strong foundation in European and non-European visual culture, from pre-history to the contemporary period. Upon successful completion students will be able to pursue a baccalaureate degree at a public or private university. Advanced degrees in Art History prepare students for jobs in museums, galleries, auction houses, or teaching and research at colleges and universities. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses as outlined below and work with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of gene… ## Courses - ARTH 101 — ARTH-101 3 Units Introduction to Visual Culture - ARTH 105 — ARTH-105 3 Units History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Medieval - ARTH 106 — ARTH-106 3 Units History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary - ARTH 110 — ARTH-110 3 Units History of Graphic Design - ARTH 118 — ARTH-118 3 Units Survey of Modern Art - ARTH 130 — ARTH-130 3 Units History of Asian Art - ARTH 145 — ARTH-145 3 Units Art of the Ancient Americas - ARTH 180 — ARTH-180 3 Units History of Photography - ARTS 101 — ARTS-101 3 Units 2D Foundations - HIST 122 — HIST-122 3 Units World History 1 - HIST 123 — HIST-123 3 Units World History 2 - PHOT 180 — PHOT-180 3 Units History of Photography Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/art-history/art-history-aa/ --- # Studio Arts: AA Degree **Degree** This degree provides a comprehensive lower division foundation in the visual arts for students preparing for transfer to baccalaureate programs in painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, and photography that are not aligned with the AA-T in Studio Arts or students who are interested in participating in the local cultural community as studio artists, potters, gallery assistants, and other arts-related employment through community or private arts organizations. Students pursuing this degree must meet with a counselor and faculty advisor to develop an educational plan that aligns wi… ## Courses - ARTH 101 — ARTH-101 3 Units Introduction to Visual Culture - ARTH 105 — ARTH-105 3 Units History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Medieval - ARTH 106 — ARTH-106 3 Units History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary - ARTH 110 — ARTH-110 3 Units History of Graphic Design - ARTH 118 — ARTH-118 3 Units Survey of Modern Art - ARTH 130 — ARTH-130 3 Units History of Asian Art - ARTH 145 — ARTH-145 3 Units Art of the Ancient Americas - ARTH 180 — ARTH-180 3 Units History of Photography - ARTS 101 — ARTS-101 3 Units 2D Foundations - ARTS 102 — ARTS-102 3 Units 3D Foundations - ARTS 105 — ARTS-105 3 Units Color Theory - ARTS 110 — ARTS-110 3 Units Fundamentals of Drawing - ARTS 111 — ARTS-111 3 Units Figure Drawing - ARTS 112 — ARTS-112 3 Units Creative Drawing - ARTS 120 — ARTS-120 3 Units Fundamentals of Painting - ARTS 130 — ARTS-130 3 Units Introduction to Printmaking - ARTS 140 — ARTS-140 3 Units Beginning Ceramics: Hand-Building - ARTS 141 — ARTS-141 3 Units Beginning Ceramics: Throwing - ARTS 145 — ARTS-145 3 Units Clay Sculpture - ARTS 150 — ARTS-150 3 Units Sculpture - ARTS 220 — ARTS-220 3 Units Intermediate Painting - ARTS 240 — ARTS-240 3 Units Intermediate Ceramics: Hand-Building - ARTS 241 — ARTS-241 3 Units Intermediate Ceramics: Throwing - ARTS 244 — ARTS-244 3 Units Kiln Design - ARTS 248 — ARTS-248 3 Units Introduction to Glazes - ARTS 249 — ARTS-249 3 Units Ceramic Surfaces: Wood Kiln-Salt Kiln - ARTS 260 — ARTS-260 3 Units Studio Workshop - ARTS 261 — ARTS-261 3 Units Ceramics Workshop - DART 101 — DART-101 3 Units Graphic Design Foundations - DART 120 — DART-120 3 Units Introduction to Digital Art - DART 125 — DART-125 3 Units Animation - PHOT 121 — PHOT-121 3 Units Beginning Darkroom Photography - PHOT 122 — PHOT-122 3 Units Intermediate Photography - PHOT 150 — PHOT-150 3 Units Beginning Digital Photography - PHOT 151 — PHOT-151 3 Units Intermediate Digital Photography - PHOT 180 — PHOT-180 3 Units History of Photography - PHOT 181 — PHOT-181 3 Units Contemporary Issues in Photography - PHOT 182 — PHOT-182 3 Units Photography in a Multicultural United States Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/arts/studio-arts-aa/ --- # Natural Science: AS Degree **Degree** The Associate in Science Degree in Natural Science is an interdisciplinary degree program that focuses on the scientific study of the natural world with an emphasis in either life science or physical science. The program comprises core courses in chemistry and biology or chemistry and physics, a college-level mathematics requirement, and additional elective courses in biology or physical sciences. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required courses and work with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of general education courses based on the stud… ## Courses - BIOL 110 — BIOL-110 4 Units Survey of Biology - BIOL 120 — BIOL-120 4 Units General Biology - BIOL 218 — BIOL-218 5 Units Human Anatomy - BIOL 219 — BIOL-219 5 Units Human Physiology - BIOL 220 — BIOL-220 5 Units General Microbiology - BIOL 240 — BIOL-240 5 Units General Zoology - BIOL 241 — BIOL-241 5 Units General Botany - CHEM 120 — CHEM-120 5 Units General Chemistry 1 - CHEM 121 — CHEM-121 5 Units General Chemistry 2 - CHEM 240 — CHEM-240 5 Units Organic Chemistry 1 - CHEM 241 — CHEM-241 5 Units Organic Chemistry 2 - GEOL 110 — GEOL-110 3 Units Physical Geology - GEOL 111 — GEOL-111 1 Unit Physical Geology Laboratory - MATH 106 — MATH-106 4 Units College Algebra - MATH 108 — MATH-108 3 Units Trigonometry - MATH 120 — MATH-120 5 Units Calculus I - PHYS 120 — PHYS-120 4 Units General Physics 1 - PHYS 121 — PHYS-121 4 Units General Physics 2 - PHYS 140 — PHYS-140 4 Units Physics for Scientists & Engineers 1 - PHYS 240 — PHYS-240 4 Units Physics for Scientists & Engineers 2 - PHYS 241 — PHYS-241 4 Units Physics for Scientists & Engineers 3 Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/biology/natural-science-as/ --- # Pre-Health Science: AS Degree **Degree** The Associate in Science Degree in Pre-health Science emphasizes courses that satisfy preliminary academic requirements of the core curriculum for health care professions. Required coursework for the degree includes integrated lecture and laboratory courses in biology and chemistry that are prerequisites for many health science and health occupations programs. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required courses and work with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of general education courses based on the student’s individual educational goals. ## Courses - BIOL 105 — BIOL-105 4 Units Human Biology - BIOL 120 — BIOL-120 4 Units General Biology - BIOL 218 — BIOL-218 5 Units Human Anatomy - BIOL 219 — BIOL-219 5 Units Human Physiology - BIOL 220 — BIOL-220 5 Units General Microbiology - CHEM 110 — CHEM-110 4 Units Introduction to Chemistry - CHEM 120 — CHEM-120 5 Units General Chemistry 1 Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/biology/pre-health-science-as/ --- # Business Administration: AS Degree **Degree** The Business Administration Associate Degree is designed to provide students with a broad basis and foundational background in business. The degree focus on the practical skills necessary for students to work in a variety of positions in business. Employment opportunities include bookkeeper, sales, ad agency staffer, office manager, supervisor, banking and investment staffer, marketing department staff and real estate agent. ## Courses - ACCT 125 — ACCT-125 5 Units Financial Accounting - ACCT 126 — ACCT-126 5 Units Managerial Accounting - BUSI 100 — BUSI-100 3 Units Introduction to Business - BUSI 103 — BUSI-103 3 Units Legal Environment of Business - BUSI 105 — BUSI-105 3 Units Business Communication - BUSI 142 — BUSI-142 3 Units Principles of Management - BUSI 148 — BUSI-148 3 Units Leadership for Effective Organizations - BUSI 251 — BUSI-251 3 Units Marketing - BUSI 297 — BUSI-297 3 Units Personal Money Management - COMS 165 — COMS-165 3 Units Microsoft Excel - ECON 100 — ECON-100 3 Units Principles of Macroeconomics - ECON 101 — ECON-101 3 Units Principles of Microeconomics Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/business-and-entrepreneurship/business-administration-as/ --- # Entrepreneurship: AS Degree **Degree** The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Entrepreneurship degree provides students with the mindset, decision-making skills, confidence, and relationships necessary to turn ideas into market-ready products, services, businesses, or ventures. Stackable Entrepreneurship Certificates are embedded into the program. ## Courses - ACCT 120 — ACCT-120 3 Units Introduction to Accounting - ACCT 127 — ACCT-127 3 Units Introduction to Accounting With Quickbooks - BUSI 100 — BUSI-100 3 Units Introduction to Business - BUSI 103 — BUSI-103 3 Units Legal Environment of Business - BUSI 104 — BUSI-104 3 Units Business Planning - BUSI 105 — BUSI-105 3 Units Business Communication - BUSI 142 — BUSI-142 3 Units Principles of Management - BUSI 144 — BUSI-144 3 Units Introduction to Entrepreneurship - BUSI 251 — BUSI-251 3 Units Marketing - BUSI 252 — BUSI-252 3 Units Introduction to Social Media - BUSI 297 — BUSI-297 3 Units Personal Money Management - COMS 165 — COMS-165 3 Units Microsoft Excel - ECON 100 — ECON-100 3 Units Principles of Macroeconomics - ECON 101 — ECON-101 3 Units Principles of Microeconomics Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/business-and-entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship-as/ --- # Child and Family Studies: AS Degree **Degree** The Napa Valley College Child and Family Studies Program prepares students to work as teachers with young children in public and private early care and education programs. The Child and Family Studies Program may also serve as a beginning for students planning to attend a four year college to obtain a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. Upon completion of the A.S. Degree in Child and Family Studies at Napa Valley College, the student is eligible for the California Child Development Teacher Permit available through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. ## Courses - CFS 120 — CFS-120 3 Units Child Development - CFS 121 — CFS-121 3 Units Health, Safety & Nutrition - CFS 122 — CFS-122 3 Units Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children - CFS 124 — CFS-124 3 Units Observation & Assessment - CFS 125 — CFS-125 0.5 Units Using Simple Signs With Children in the Early Care and Education Setting - CFS 130 — CFS-130 3 Units The Creative Process in Young Children - CFS 135 — CFS-135 3 Units The Cognitive Development of Young Children - CFS 140 — CFS-140 3 Units The Child, Family and Community - CFS 145 — CFS-145 3 Units Language Development & Early Literacy - CFS 150 — CFS-150 3 Units Infant and Toddler Development - CFS 151 — CFS-151 3 Units Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers - CFS 155 — CFS-155 3 Units Sensitive Issues in Early Childhood - CFS 160 — CFS-160 3 Units Parenting - CFS 161 — CFS-161 3 Units Working With Families - CFS 165 — CFS-165 3 Units Curriculum and Environments in Early Childhood Programs - CFS 170 — CFS-170 3 Units Studying the Reggio Emilia Approach - CFS 175 — CFS-175 3 Units Meeting the Developmental Needs of the School-Aged Child - CFS 180 — CFS-180 3 Units The Anthropology of Childhood - CFS 184 — CFS-184 3 Units Teaching Children in a Diverse Society - CFS 185 — CFS-185 3 Units Trauma and Early Childhood Development - CFS 190 — CFS-190 3 Units Children with Special Needs - CFS 196 — CFS-196 3 Units Music and Movement in Early Childhood - CFS 200 — CFS-200 3 Units Early Intervention Strategies - CFS 223 — CFS-223 5 Units Student Teaching - Practicum - CFS 225 — CFS-225 5 Units Fieldwork in Early Intervention - CFS 250 — CFS-250 2 Units Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education - CFS 270 — CFS-270 3 Units Admin & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs 1 - CFS 271 — CFS-271 3 Units Supervision & Admininistration of Early Childhood Programs II - CFS 295 — CFS-295 1 Unit CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Physical Development - CFS 296 — CFS-296 1 Unit CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Science - CFS 297 — CFS-297 1 Unit CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Social and Emotional - CFS 299 — CFS-299 1 Unit Transitional Kindergarten Reflective Practice - EDUC 100 — EDUC-100 3 Units Teaching as a Profession - LGBT 120 — LGBT-120 3 Units Introduction to LGBT Studies in the Family, Education and Community - LGBT 121 — LGBT-121 3 Units LGBT Communities, Family & Education in the 21st Century - LGBT 122 — LGBT-122 3 Units Transgender Identities and Issues - LGBT 123 — LGBT-123 3 Units AIDS in the LGBT Community and Beyond - LGBT 199 — LGBT-199 1-3 Units Independent Study in LGBT Education Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/child-and-family-studies-and-education/child-and-family-studies-as/ --- # Child and Family Studies-Assistant: Local Certificate **Certificate** The Assistant Certificate is designed as an entry level certificate for the field. This certificate is the first step toward becoming teacher qualified for early care and education settings per the Title 22 and Title 5 regulations. In addition, this certificate contains the courses required for the Child Development Assistant Permit through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. ## Courses - CFS 120 — CFS-120 3 Units Child Development - CFS 140 — CFS-140 3 Units The Child, Family and Community Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/child-and-family-studies-and-education/child-and-family-studies-assistant-local-certificate/ --- # Child and Family Studies-Master Teacher Specialization: Local Certificate **Certificate** Four (4) Specialization Certificates are offered to meet the specialization requirement for the Master Teacher Permit. Students choose one (1) of the four (4), six unit course combinations: ## Courses - CFS 130 — CFS-130 3 Units The Creative Process in Young Children - CFS 150 — CFS-150 3 Units Infant and Toddler Development - CFS 151 — CFS-151 3 Units Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers - CFS 160 — CFS-160 3 Units Parenting - CFS 161 — CFS-161 3 Units Working With Families - CFS 170 — CFS-170 3 Units Studying the Reggio Emilia Approach - CFS 180 — CFS-180 3 Units The Anthropology of Childhood - CFS 184 — CFS-184 3 Units Teaching Children in a Diverse Society Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/child-and-family-studies-and-education/child-and-family-studies-master-teacher-specialization-local-certificate/ --- # Specialization in Administration and Mentoring: Skills Certificate **Certificate** The Administration and Mentoring Certificate is designed to meet the requirement for specialization units on the California Commission of Teacher Credentials Child Development Permit Matrix. A specialization is required for individuals that desire achievement of the Master Teacher Permit. It is also designed to meet the administration and supervision course requirements for the Site Supervisor Permit. ## Courses - CFS 250 — CFS-250 2 Units Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education - CFS 270 — CFS-270 3 Units Admin & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs 1 - CFS 271 — CFS-271 3 Units Supervision & Admininistration of Early Childhood Programs II Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/child-and-family-studies-and-education/specialization-administration-and-mentoring-skills-certificate/ --- # University Preparation for a Specific Major: Associate of Arts Degree **Degree** University Preparation in a Specific Major 1 offers a degree option for students in a defined academic area in which our college offers the courses but not the associate degree. Completion of the University Preparation major acknowledges that the student has established a foundation of knowledge in the respective area of study and is designed to align lower division coursework with at least one university's major preparation pathway, as selected by the student. The degree may facilitate for the student a more advanced course of study at the baccalaureate level. Examples include University Pre… Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/counseling/university-preparation-aa/ --- # Dance: AA Degree **Degree** This degree provides a comprehensive foundation in Dance. The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Dance will provide knowledge and skills that can be applied to a variety of educational and vocational pathways. ## Courses - DANS 128A — DANS-128A 1-1.5 Units Salsa and Latin Social Dance I - DANS 128B — DANS-128B 1-1.5 Units Salsa & Latin Social Dance II - DANS 128C — DANS-128C 1-1.5 Units Salsa & Latin Dance Teaching Assistant - DANS 133 — DANS-133 1-1.5 Units Barre Fitness - DANS 134 — DANS-134 1-1.5 Units Ballet Level I - DANS 134B — DANS-134B 1-1.5 Units Ballet II - DANS 134D — DANS-134D 1-1.5 Units Ballet Teaching Assistant - DANS 135 — DANS-135 1-1.5 Units Street Jazz (Beginning Hip Hop) - DANS 135B — DANS-135B 1-1.5 Units Street Jazz (Hip Hop) Level 2 - DANS 135D — DANS-135D 1-1.5 Units St Jazz (beginning Hip Hop) Teaching Assistant - DANS 136 — DANS-136 1-1.5 Units Jazz Dance I - DANS 136B — DANS-136B 1-1.5 Units Jazz Dance II - DANS 136D — DANS-136D 1-1.5 Units Jazz Dance Teaching Assistant - DANS 137A — DANS-137A 1-1.5 Units Tap Dance 1 - DANS 137B — DANS-137B 1-1.5 Units Tap Dance 2 - DANS 137C — DANS-137C 1-1.5 Units Tap Dance Teaching Assistant - DANS 138 — DANS-138 1-1.5 Units Modern Dance Level I - DANS 138B — DANS-138B 1-1.5 Units Modern Dance II - DANS 138D — DANS-138D 1-1.5 Units Modern Dance Teaching Assistant - DANS 140 — DANS-140 1-1.5 Units Dance Production - DANS 141 — DANS-141 0.5-1.5 Units Dance Production - B - DANS 142 — DANS-142 2 Units Choreography - DANS 160 — DANS-160 3 Units Dance Appreciation - DANS 170 — DANS-170 3 Units Dance History - DANS 199 — DANS-199 1-3 Units Dance Independent Study - KINE 101 — KINE-101 1.5 Units Muscle and Tension Release Techniques - KINE 130 — KINE-130 1.5 Units Yoga - KINE 154 — KINE-154 1.5 Units Mat Pilates Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/dance/dance-aa/ --- # Digital Art: AA Degree **Degree** This degree provides entry-level digital art skills and lower division major preparation courses for students preparing for transfer to a BA or BFA program in digital art fields such as 2D and 3D animation, concept art, gaming, and multimedia. Students pursuing this degree must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to develop an education or career plan that meets their educational or career goals. ## Courses - ARTH 105 — ARTH-105 3 Units History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Medieval - ARTH 106 — ARTH-106 3 Units History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary - ARTH 110 — ARTH-110 3 Units History of Graphic Design - ARTH 118 — ARTH-118 3 Units Survey of Modern Art - ARTH 130 — ARTH-130 3 Units History of Asian Art - ARTH 145 — ARTH-145 3 Units Art of the Ancient Americas - ARTH 180 — ARTH-180 3 Units History of Photography - ARTS 101 — ARTS-101 3 Units 2D Foundations - ARTS 102 — ARTS-102 3 Units 3D Foundations - ARTS 105 — ARTS-105 3 Units Color Theory - ARTS 110 — ARTS-110 3 Units Fundamentals of Drawing - ARTS 111 — ARTS-111 3 Units Figure Drawing - ARTS 112 — ARTS-112 3 Units Creative Drawing - ARTS 120 — ARTS-120 3 Units Fundamentals of Painting - ARTS 150 — ARTS-150 3 Units Sculpture - BUSI 144 — BUSI-144 3 Units Introduction to Entrepreneurship - DART 101 — DART-101 3 Units Graphic Design Foundations - DART 120 — DART-120 3 Units Introduction to Digital Art - DART 125 — DART-125 3 Units Animation - DART 130 — DART-130 3 Units Introduction to Digital Imaging - DART 140 — DART-140 3 Units Drawing & Typography - DART 150 — DART-150 3 Units Digital Layout and Publication - DART 160 — DART-160 3 Units Introduction to Multimedia - DART 170 — DART-170 3 Units Digital Video Editing - DDGT 130 — DDGT-130 3 Units Introduction to 3D Printing - PHOT 150 — PHOT-150 3 Units Beginning Digital Photography Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/digital-art-and-design/digital-art-aa/ --- # Graphic Design: AA Degree **Degree** This degree provides entry-level graphic design skills and lower division major preparation courses for students preparing for transfer to a BA or BFA program in graphic design. Students pursuing this degree must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to develop an education or career plan that meets their educational or career goals. ## Courses - ARTH 105 — ARTH-105 3 Units History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Medieval - ARTH 106 — ARTH-106 3 Units History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary - ARTH 110 — ARTH-110 3 Units History of Graphic Design - ARTH 118 — ARTH-118 3 Units Survey of Modern Art - ARTH 130 — ARTH-130 3 Units History of Asian Art - ARTH 145 — ARTH-145 3 Units Art of the Ancient Americas - ARTH 180 — ARTH-180 3 Units History of Photography - ARTS 101 — ARTS-101 3 Units 2D Foundations - ARTS 102 — ARTS-102 3 Units 3D Foundations - ARTS 105 — ARTS-105 3 Units Color Theory - ARTS 110 — ARTS-110 3 Units Fundamentals of Drawing - ARTS 111 — ARTS-111 3 Units Figure Drawing - ARTS 112 — ARTS-112 3 Units Creative Drawing - ARTS 150 — ARTS-150 3 Units Sculpture - BUSI 144 — BUSI-144 3 Units Introduction to Entrepreneurship - DART 101 — DART-101 3 Units Graphic Design Foundations - DART 120 — DART-120 3 Units Introduction to Digital Art - DART 125 — DART-125 3 Units Animation - DART 130 — DART-130 3 Units Introduction to Digital Imaging - DART 140 — DART-140 3 Units Drawing & Typography - DART 150 — DART-150 3 Units Digital Layout and Publication - DART 160 — DART-160 3 Units Introduction to Multimedia - DART 170 — DART-170 3 Units Digital Video Editing - PHOT 150 — PHOT-150 3 Units Beginning Digital Photography Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/digital-art-and-design/graphic-design-aa/ --- # Digital Design Graphics Technology: AS Degree **Degree** This is a comprehensive four-semester program that enables a student to be employable as an entry level design drafter and three-dimensional (3D) artist with the versatility to work in a wide range of drafting and 3D graphic fields. The Digital Design Graphics Technology program is also an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) which ensures that students are always taught on the most current releases of the various Autodesk software programs used in their coursework. ## Courses - DDGT 120 — DDGT-120 7 Units Digital Design Graphics Technology 1 - DDGT 121 — DDGT-121 7 Units Digital Design Graphics Technology 2 - DDGT 230 — DDGT-230 5 Units Digital Architectural Drafting & Design 1 - DDGT 240 — DDGT-240 7 Units Digital Design Graphics Technology 3 - DDGT 241 — DDGT-241 7 Units Digital Design Graphics Technology 4 - MACH 100 — MACH-100 3 Units Machine Shop Practice - PHYS 110 — PHYS-110 3 Units Descriptive Physics - PHYS 111 — PHYS-111 1 Unit Descriptive Physics Laboratory - TECH 107 — TECH-107 3 Units Technical Mathematics II Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/digital-design-graphics-technology/digital-design-graphics-technology-as/ --- # EMT-P Paramedic: AS Degree **Degree** Paramedicine is an allied health profession whose specialty is to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care at the Advanced Life Support (ALS) level. Didactic, clinical and field internships prepare the student to assess and treat a wide variety of medical and traumatic emergencies in the pre-hospital setting. The knowledge and skills acquired through the program will prepare students to meet the professional responsibilities outlined in the paramedic scope of practice per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and to meet certification standards for paramedics as outlined by the Nat… ## Courses - BIOL 218 — BIOL-218 5 Units Human Anatomy - BIOL 219 — BIOL-219 5 Units Human Physiology - HEOC 100 — HEOC-100 3 Units Basic Anatomy & Physiology Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/emergency-medical-services/emt-p-paramedic-as/ --- # Ethnic Studies: AA Degree **Degree** The Associate's of the Arts Degree in Ethnic Studies will provide students with a critical understanding of the complex and diverse experiences and contributions of major ethnic groups in the United States including African Americans, Chicanx/Latinx Americans, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, Native Americans, and Arab Americans. ## Courses - ENGL 224 — ENGL-224 3 Units Survey of Native American Literature - ENGL 226 — ENGL-226 3 Units Survey of African American Literature - ENGL 228 — ENGL-228 3 Units Chicano and Latinx Literature - ETHS 100 — ETHS-100 3 Units Ethnic Studies 1 - ETHS 101 — ETHS-101 3 Units Ethnic Studies 2 - ETHS 111 — ETHS-111 3 Units Native American Studies - ETHS 112 — ETHS-112 3 Units African American Studies - ETHS 113 — ETHS-113 3 Units Chicanx Studies Chicanx Studies - ETHS 114 — ETHS-114 3 Units Women's Ethnic Heritage in the United States - ETHS 115 — ETHS-115 3 Units Critical Mixed Race Studies - ETHS 160 — ETHS-160 3 Units Critical Asian Pacific Islander American Studies: Filipina/X/O Experience in the United States - ETHS 161 — ETHS-161 3 Units Asian Pacific Islander American Studies - HIST 165 — HIST-165 3 Units African American History - HUMA 125 — HUMA-125 3 Units Introduction to Latin American Studies - HUMA 151 — HUMA-151 3 Units Global Women's Ethnic Heritage Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/ethnic-studies/ethnic-studies-aa/ --- # Culinary Arts-Professional: AA Degree **Degree** The Culinary Arts Professional Associate Degree is designed to be a foundational basis for those seeking a career in culinary arts. It will enable those to enter into a field, that otherwise may be restrictive solely using work experience to advance. It can be used as a stand alone achievement in professional development, as well as a precursor to pursuing a Bachelors Degree in related fields. ## Courses - HCTM 100 — HCTM-100 2 Units Sanitation and Safety - HCTM 110 — HCTM-110 3 Units Introduction to Professional Culinary Arts & Kitchen Operations - HCTM 111 — HCTM-111 3 Units Introduction to Baking & Pastry - HCTM 112 — HCTM-112 3 Units Garde Manger: Intermediate Professional Culinary Cookery - HCTM 190 — HCTM-190 3 Units Culinary Internship 1 - HCTM 250 — HCTM-250 12 Units Advanced Culinary - HCTM 290 — HCTM-290 3 Units Culinary Internship 2 Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/hospitality-culinary-and-tourism-management/culinary-arts-professional-aa/ --- # Intermediate Basic Culinary Skills: Skills Certificate **Certificate** The Intermediate Basic Culinary Skills Certificate provides students with the skills and knowledge used in basic culinary positions within the food and beverage sector of the hospitality industry. Students will receive the training necessary to be successful in a basic culinary role, including sanitation, safety, culinary operations and production, baking and pastry production, and garde manger production. ## Courses - HCTM 100 — HCTM-100 2 Units Sanitation and Safety - HCTM 110 — HCTM-110 3 Units Introduction to Professional Culinary Arts & Kitchen Operations - HCTM 111 — HCTM-111 3 Units Introduction to Baking & Pastry - HCTM 112 — HCTM-112 3 Units Garde Manger: Intermediate Professional Culinary Cookery Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/hospitality-culinary-and-tourism-management/intermediate-basic-culinary-skills-certificate/ --- # Introductory Basic Culinary Skills: Skills Certificate **Certificate** The Introductory Basic Culinary Skills Certificate provides students with the skills and knowledge used in basic culinary positions within the food and beverage sector of the hospitality industry. Students will receive the training necessary to be successful in a basic culinary role, including sanitation, safety, and culinary operations and production. ## Courses - HCTM 100 — HCTM-100 2 Units Sanitation and Safety - HCTM 110 — HCTM-110 3 Units Introduction to Professional Culinary Arts & Kitchen Operations Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/hospitality-culinary-and-tourism-management/introductory-basic-culinary-skills-certificate/ --- # Human Services: AS Degree **Degree** The Human Services Program is designed to teach students entry level helping skills to work in the high demand field of Human Services. Students will gain knowledge of human service delivery systems; communication skills for working with individuals, groups and diverse populations; case management techniques; and will have field experiences in one or more human service agencies. ## Courses - ADS 100 — ADS-100 3 Units Law and Ethics - ADS 120 — ADS-120 3 Units Introduction to Addiction Studies - ADS 125 — ADS-125 3 Units Personal and Professional Growth - ADS 134 — ADS-134 3 Units Co-Occuring Disorders in Addiction Studies - ADS 193 — ADS-193 3.5 Units Supervised Practicum for Addiction Studies 1 - ADS 194 — ADS-194 3.5 Units Supervised Practicum for Addiction Studies 2 - ANTH 120 — ANTH-120 4 Units Biological Anthropology With Lab - COMM 120 — COMM-120 3 Units Interpersonal Communication - COMM 124 — COMM-124 3 Units Career Communication - COMM 126 — COMM-126 3 Units Intercultural Communication - COMM 130 — COMM-130 3 Units Small Group Communication - ETHS 112 — ETHS-112 3 Units African American Studies - ETHS 113 — ETHS-113 3 Units Chicanx Studies Chicanx Studies - ETHS 160 — ETHS-160 3 Units Critical Asian Pacific Islander American Studies: Filipina/X/O Experience in the United States - HELH 106 — HELH-106 3 Units Personal & Community Health - HEOC 100 — HEOC-100 3 Units Basic Anatomy & Physiology - HEOC 172 — HEOC-172 2 Units Basic Nutrition - HSRV 120 — HSRV-120 3 Units Introduction to Human Services - HSRV 122 — HSRV-122 3 Units Helping Skills in Human Services - HSRV 124 — HSRV-124 3 Units Working With Diverse Populations - HSRV 126 — HSRV-126 3 Units Case Management in Human Services - HSRV 130 — HSRV-130 3 Units Crisis Intervention in Human Services - HSRV 131 — HSRV-131 3 Units Introduction to Group Process - HSRV 190 — HSRV-190 3 Units Human Services Field Internship 1 - HUMA 174 — HUMA-174 3 Units Culture and Gender in Theater - LGBT 120 — LGBT-120 3 Units Introduction to LGBT Studies in the Family, Education and Community - PSYC 123 — PSYC-123 3 Units Social Psychology - PSYC 124 — PSYC-124 3 Units Psychology of Adjustment - PSYC 125 — PSYC-125 3 Units Human Development - PSYC 126 — PSYC-126 3 Units Abnormal Psychology - PSYC 128 — PSYC-128 3 Units Cross-Cultural Psychology - PSYC 135 — PSYC-135 3 Units Human Sexuality - PSYC 175 — PSYC-175 3 Units Theories of Personality - PSYC C1000 — PSYC-C1000 3 Units Introduction to Psychology - SPAN 110 — SPAN-110 3 Units Elementary Spanish I (Part A) - SPAN 111 — SPAN-111 3 Units Elementary Spanish I (Part B) - SPAN 120 — SPAN-120 5 Units Elementary Spanish I Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/human-services/human-services-as/ --- # LGBT Education: AS Degree **Degree** This degree program provides students with comprehensive study in the area of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community issues related to the community, family and education. The degree supports students pursuing careers in health occupations, criminal justice, education, child development, human services, and hospitality. It provides a foundation for transfer to institutions offering a 4-year degree in LGBT studies. ## Courses - CFS 140 — CFS-140 3 Units The Child, Family and Community - ENGL 231 — ENGL-231 3 Units Literature and Sexuality - HSRV 124 — HSRV-124 3 Units Working With Diverse Populations - LGBT 120 — LGBT-120 3 Units Introduction to LGBT Studies in the Family, Education and Community - LGBT 121 — LGBT-121 3 Units LGBT Communities, Family & Education in the 21st Century - LGBT 122 — LGBT-122 3 Units Transgender Identities and Issues - LGBT 123 — LGBT-123 3 Units AIDS in the LGBT Community and Beyond - LGBT 199 — LGBT-199 1-3 Units Independent Study in LGBT Education - PSYC 125 — PSYC-125 3 Units Human Development - PSYC 135 — PSYC-135 3 Units Human Sexuality - SOCI 130 — SOCI-130 3 Units Introduction to Queer Studies Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/lgbt-education/lgbt-education-as/ --- # Machine Tool Technology: AS Degree **Degree** This program prepares students for employment in the machinist and/or toolmaking trade. The courses cover setting up and operating basic machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and grinders. Computerized machine tool programming and operation is also included. Emphasis is placed on the manufacture of component machine parts, using the materials removal process for metals and plastics. The course of study also includes precision measuring skills, blueprint reading, cutting tool design, shop mathematics, and efficient and economical sequencing of machine tooling operation… ## Courses - DDGT 110 — DDGT-110 3 Units Technical Drawing Fundamentals - MACH 110 — MACH-110 7 Units Machine Technology 1 - MACH 111 — MACH-111 7 Units Machine Technology 2 - MACH 210 — MACH-210 7 Units Machine Technology 3 - MACH 211 — MACH-211 7 Units Machine Technology 4 - PHYS 110 — PHYS-110 3 Units Descriptive Physics - PHYS 111 — PHYS-111 1 Unit Descriptive Physics Laboratory - TECH 107 — TECH-107 3 Units Technical Mathematics II - WELD 100 — WELD-100 3 Units Welding Theory & Practice 1 Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/machine-tool-technology/machine-tool-technology-as/ --- # Machine Tool Technology-One Year: Local Certificate **Certificate** Program Learning Outcomes Perform basic machining operations on lathes, mills, surface grinders and drill presses. Perform basic measuring functions, calculating all required math, using precision measuring tools. Certificate Requirements Course List Code Title Units ## Courses - MACH 110 — MACH-110 7 Units Machine Technology 1 - MACH 111 — MACH-111 7 Units Machine Technology 2 Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/machine-tool-technology/machine-tool-technology-one-year-local-certificate/ --- # Music-Instrumental: AA Degree **Degree** This degree provides a basic foundation in music for students interested in pursuing a career in the musical entertainment industry. As part of this degree, students will have an Instrumental Emphasis in music. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required courses and work with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of general education courses based on the student’s individual educational goals. ## Courses - MUSI 112 — MUSI-112 3 Units Survey & Appreciation of Music - MUSI 114 — MUSI-114 3 Units Survey & History of Jazz - MUSI 120A — MUSI-120A 1 Unit Aural Skills I - MUSI 120B — MUSI-120B 1 Unit Aural Skills II - MUSI 120C — MUSI-120C 1 Unit Aural Skills III - MUSI 120D — MUSI-120D 1 Unit Aural Skills IV - MUSI 121 — MUSI-121 3 Units Music Theory I - MUSI 122 — MUSI-122 3 Units Music Theory II - MUSI 135 — MUSI-135 2 Units Class Piano I - MUSI 138 — MUSI-138 2 Units Class Piano II - MUSI 140 — MUSI-140 2 Units Guitar I - MUSI 142 — MUSI-142 2 Units Guitar II - MUSI 152 — MUSI-152 1 Unit Guitar Ensemble - MUSI 176 — MUSI-176 1 Unit Repertory Orchestra - MUSI 179 — MUSI-179 1 Unit Repertory Wind Ensemble - MUSI 181 — MUSI-181 1 Unit Jazz Ensemble - MUSI 235 — MUSI-235 2 Units Class Piano III - MUSI 238 — MUSI-238 2 Units Class Piano IV - MUSI 240 — MUSI-240 2 Units Guitar III - MUSI 242 — MUSI-242 2 Units Guitar IV - MUSI 280 — MUSI-280 1 Unit Instrumental Performance Seminar Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/music/music-instrumental-aa/ --- # Music-Vocal: AA Degree **Degree** This degree provides a basic foundation in music for students interested in pursuing a career in the musical entertainment industry. As part of this degree, the students will select a vocal music emphasis. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required courses and work with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of general education courses based on the student’s individual educational goals. ## Courses - MUSI 112 — MUSI-112 3 Units Survey & Appreciation of Music - MUSI 120A — MUSI-120A 1 Unit Aural Skills I - MUSI 120B — MUSI-120B 1 Unit Aural Skills II - MUSI 120C — MUSI-120C 1 Unit Aural Skills III - MUSI 121 — MUSI-121 3 Units Music Theory I - MUSI 122 — MUSI-122 3 Units Music Theory II - MUSI 130 — MUSI-130 2 Units Voice I - MUSI 132 — MUSI-132 2 Units Voice II - MUSI 135 — MUSI-135 2 Units Class Piano I - MUSI 138 — MUSI-138 2 Units Class Piano II - MUSI 160 — MUSI-160 1 Unit College Chorale - MUSI 161 — MUSI-161 1 Unit Vocal Ensemble, Prima voce - MUSI 230 — MUSI-230 2 Units Voice III - MUSI 232 — MUSI-232 2 Units Voice IV - MUSI 235 — MUSI-235 2 Units Class Piano III - MUSI 238 — MUSI-238 2 Units Class Piano IV Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/music/music-vocal-aa/ --- # Musical Theater: AA Degree **Degree** This degree provides a foundation in musical theater for students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater or pursuing a career in the music entertainment industry. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required courses for one of three areas of emphasis and work with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of general education courses based on the student’s individual educational goals. ## Courses - MUSI 110 — MUSI-110 3 Units Fundamentals of Music - MUSI 121 — MUSI-121 3 Units Music Theory I - MUSI 122 — MUSI-122 3 Units Music Theory II - MUSI 133 — MUSI-133 2 Units Musical Theater Voice I - MUSI 143 — MUSI-143 2 Units Musical Theater Voice II - MUSI 160 — MUSI-160 1 Unit College Chorale - MUSI 170 — MUSI-170 0.5-3 Units Musical Theater Performance - MUSI 172 — MUSI-172 0.5-3 Units Musical Revue Performance - MUSI 173 — MUSI-173 0.5-3 Units Musical Theater Performance: Young Audiences - MUSI 183 — MUSI-183 0.5-3 Units Musical Theater Performance: Contemporary - MUSI 223 — MUSI-223 2 Units Musical Theater Voice III - MUSI 243 — MUSI-243 2 Units Musical Theater Voice IV - THEA 100 — THEA-100 3 Units Introduction to Theater - THEA 110 — THEA-110 3 Units Acting I - THEA 153 — THEA-153 1-3 Units Rehearsal and Performance: Musical - THEA 155 — THEA-155 1-3 Units Dance Theater Production - THEA 220 — THEA-220 3 Units Acting for Fun and Profit Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/music/musical-theater-aa/ --- # Nursing: AS Degree **Degree** The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is designed to prepare Napa Valley College graduates for entry-level positions in a variety of healthcare settings. Nursing education prepares the learner for generalist practice across the lifespan with diverse populations. The role of the RN is to collaborate with the healthcare team in the coordination and delivery of patient care. Students will participate in a variety of experiences, such as case studies, lectures, skills practice, simulation, and direct patient care in clinical settings. Upon successful completion of the program, the student… ## Courses - BIOL 218 — BIOL-218 5 Units Human Anatomy - BIOL 219 — BIOL-219 5 Units Human Physiology - BIOL 220 — BIOL-220 5 Units General Microbiology - CHEM 110 — CHEM-110 4 Units Introduction to Chemistry - COMM 120 — COMM-120 3 Units Interpersonal Communication - COMM 124 — COMM-124 3 Units Career Communication - COMM 126 — COMM-126 3 Units Intercultural Communication - COMM 128 — COMM-128 3 Units Critical Thinking: Argumentation and Debate - COMM C1000 — COMM-C1000 3 Units Introduction to Public Speaking - ENGL C1000 — ENGL-C1000 4 Units Academic Reading and Writing - NURS 151 — NURS-151 5.5 Units Nursing Fundamentals - NURS 152 — NURS-152 5 Units The Role of the Nurse in Health & Wellness, Chronic Illness and Geriatric Care - NURS 153 — NURS-153 4 Units Maternal/Newborn Nursing Care - NURS 154 — NURS-154 3.5 Units Mental Health Nursing Care - NURS 155 — NURS-155 3 Units Pediatric Nursing Care - NURS 251 — NURS-251 10 Units Community and Acute Medical- Surgical Nursing Care I - NURS 252 — NURS-252 8 Units Nursing Care of Patients With Acute Illness II - NURS 253 — NURS-253 2 Units Nursing Capstone - PSYC 125 — PSYC-125 3 Units Human Development Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/nursing/nursing-as/ --- # Photography: AA Degree **Degree** This degree provides entry-level photography skills for students preparing for transfer to a BA or BFA program in Photography or interested in working in the photography field. Students pursuing this degree must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to develop an education or career plan that meets their educational or career goals. ## Courses - BUSI 144 — BUSI-144 3 Units Introduction to Entrepreneurship - PHOT 110 — PHOT-110 3 Units Smart Phone Photography - PHOT 120 — PHOT-120 3 Units Foundations of Photography - PHOT 121 — PHOT-121 3 Units Beginning Darkroom Photography - PHOT 122 — PHOT-122 3 Units Intermediate Photography - PHOT 150 — PHOT-150 3 Units Beginning Digital Photography - PHOT 151 — PHOT-151 3 Units Intermediate Digital Photography - PHOT 180 — PHOT-180 3 Units History of Photography - PHOT 181 — PHOT-181 3 Units Contemporary Issues in Photography - PHOT 182 — PHOT-182 3 Units Photography in a Multicultural United States - PHOT 200 — PHOT-200 3 Units Lighting for Photography 1 - PHOT 210 — PHOT-210 3 Units Lighting for Photography 2 - PHOT 230 — PHOT-230 3 Units Lifestyle Photography Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/photography/photography-aa/ --- # Psychiatric Technician-Three Semester: AS Degree **Degree** The Psychiatric Technician Program is a 50-unit, three-semester full time program designed to prepare individuals to practice as licensed psychiatric technicians. The program integrates theoretical coursework with hands-on practical training. Clinical experiences take place at the California Department of State Hospitals, local health agencies, local unified school districts, and community service organizations. Upon successful completion of the program, Napa Valley College awards a Certificate of Completion in Psychiatric Technician. Graduates are then eligible to sit for the California Stat… Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/psychiatric-technician/psychiatric-technician-three-semester-as/ --- # Psychology: AA Degree **Degree** The Associate of Arts degree with a major in psychology acknowledges that the student has established a foundation of knowledge in the field of psychology. This foundation can be used as a basis for further study towards a baccalaureate degree at a transfer institution. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required courses and work with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of general education courses based on the student’s individual educational goals. ## Courses - BIOL 105 — BIOL-105 4 Units Human Biology - BIOL 110 — BIOL-110 4 Units Survey of Biology - BIOL 120 — BIOL-120 4 Units General Biology - PSYC 123 — PSYC-123 3 Units Social Psychology - PSYC 124 — PSYC-124 3 Units Psychology of Adjustment - PSYC 125 — PSYC-125 3 Units Human Development - PSYC 126 — PSYC-126 3 Units Abnormal Psychology - PSYC 128 — PSYC-128 3 Units Cross-Cultural Psychology - PSYC 135 — PSYC-135 3 Units Human Sexuality - PSYC 175 — PSYC-175 3 Units Theories of Personality - PSYC 220 — PSYC-220 3 Units Research Methods in Psychology - PSYC C1000 — PSYC-C1000 3 Units Introduction to Psychology - STAT C1000 — STAT-C1000 3 Units Introduction to Statistics Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/psychology/psychology-aa/ --- # Respiratory Care: AS Degree **Degree** The Respiratory Care Program is four semesters and one six week summer session. The program is designed to prepare qualified men and women to practice as respiratory care practitioners (RCPs). Upon completion of the program the student will be eligible to take the state licensing and the national registry examinations. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Respiratory Care is a healthcare specialty which deals with the care and treatment of patients with respiratory and cardiac disorders. RCPs work in a variety of settings, including acute… ## Courses - BIOL 218 — BIOL-218 5 Units Human Anatomy - BIOL 219 — BIOL-219 5 Units Human Physiology - BIOL 220 — BIOL-220 5 Units General Microbiology - CHEM 110 — CHEM-110 4 Units Introduction to Chemistry - MATH 106 — MATH-106 4 Units College Algebra - PSYC 125 — PSYC-125 3 Units Human Development - RESP 120 — RESP-120 6 Units Respiratory Care Theory I - RESP 130 — RESP-130 4 Units Respiratory Care Laboratory I - RESP 140 — RESP-140 1.5 Units Preparation for Clinical - RESP 150 — RESP-150 3 Units Respiratory Care Theory II - RESP 160 — RESP-160 3 Units Respiratory Care Pharmacology - RESP 170 — RESP-170 2.5 Units Respiratory Care Clinical I - RESP 175 — RESP-175 1.5 Units Resp Care Laboratory II - RESP 185 — RESP-185 2.5 Units Respiratory Care Clinical II - RESP 200 — RESP-200 2 Units Respiratory Care Theory III - RESP 210 — RESP-210 4 Units Principles & Applications of Mechanical Ventilation/Lab - RESP 220 — RESP-220 4 Units Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care - RESP 230 — RESP-230 1 Unit Respiratory Care Topics I - RESP 250 — RESP-250 5 Units Respiratory Care Clinical IV - RESP 260 — RESP-260 1.5 Units Respiratory Care Theory IV - RESP 270 — RESP-270 1 Unit Advanced Respiratory Care Laboratory - RESP 280 — RESP-280 2 Units Respiratory Care Topics II - RESP 290 — RESP-290 4 Units Respiratory Care Clinical VI - RESP 290B — RESP-290B 1 Unit Computer Simulations in Respiratory Care - RESP 292 — RESP-292 2.5 Units Respiratory Care Preceptorship - STAT C1000 — STAT-C1000 3 Units Introduction to Statistics Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/respiratory-care/respiratory-care-as/ --- # Spanish for Non-Heritage Speakers: AA Degree **Degree** The purpose of this program is for students to learn Spanish as a first or second language so they can communicate successfully with the Spanish-speaking world, and understand and appreciate the Hispanic cultures. The student is highly encouraged to meet with a full-time member of the Spanish Department to determine the appropriate emphasis for this degree. ## Courses - ANTH 121 — ANTH-121 3 Units Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - ANTH 131 — ANTH-131 3 Units Mesoamerican Archaeology - ANTH 200 — ANTH-200 3 Units Linguistic Anthropology - ASL 120 — ASL-120 5 Units First Semester American Sign Language - ASL 121 — ASL-121 5 Units Second-Semester American Sign Language - ENGL 123 — ENGL-123 4 Units Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking About Literature - FREN 120 — FREN-120 5 Units First Semester French - FREN 121 — FREN-121 5 Units Second Semester French - HIST 140 — HIST-140 3 Units History of Modern Latin America - ITAL 120 — ITAL-120 5 Units First Semester Italian - ITAL 121 — ITAL-121 5 Units Second Semester Italian - JAPN 101 — JAPN-101 3 Units Elementary Japanese I - SPAN 110 — SPAN-110 3 Units Elementary Spanish I (Part A) - SPAN 111 — SPAN-111 3 Units Elementary Spanish I (Part B) - SPAN 115 — SPAN-115 3 Units Conversation Spanish I - SPAN 116 — SPAN-116 3 Units Conversational Spanish II - SPAN 120 — SPAN-120 5 Units Elementary Spanish I - SPAN 121 — SPAN-121 5 Units Elementary Spanish II - SPAN 240 — SPAN-240 5 Units Intermediate Spanish I - SPAN 241 — SPAN-241 5 Units Intermediate Spanish II - SPAN 282 — SPAN-282 3 Units Introduction to Hispanic Literature Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/spanish/spanish-for-non-heritage-speakers-aa/ --- # Theater Arts-Acting: AA Degree **Degree** This degree provides a foundation in Theater Arts for students interested in pursuing an Associate's Degree or higher in Drama/Theater, with an acting or technical emphasis, or pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required courses and work with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of general education courses based on the student’s individual educational goals. ## Courses - THEA 100 — THEA-100 3 Units Introduction to Theater - THEA 110 — THEA-110 3 Units Acting I - THEA 111 — THEA-111 3 Units Acting II - THEA 115 — THEA-115 3 Units Acting Shakespeare - THEA 120 — THEA-120 3 Units History of Theater - THEA 122 — THEA-122 3 Units Improvisation and Physical Theater - THEA 140 — THEA-140 1-3 Units Technical Theatre in Production - THEA 151 — THEA-151 1-3 Units Rehearsal and Performance: Non Musical - THEA 153 — THEA-153 1-3 Units Rehearsal and Performance: Musical - THEA 155 — THEA-155 1-3 Units Dance Theater Production - THEA 170 — THEA-170 3 Units International Performance - THEA 174 — THEA-174 3 Units Culture and Gender in Theater - THEA 210 — THEA-210 3 Units Acting III - THEA 220 — THEA-220 3 Units Acting for Fun and Profit - THEA 244 — THEA-244 3 Units Acting IV Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/theater-arts/theater-arts-acting-aa/ --- # Theater Arts-Technical Theater: AA Degree **Degree** This degree provides a foundation in Theater Arts for students interested in pursuing an Associate's degree or higher in Drama/Theater, with an acting or technical emphasis, or pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required course and work with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of general education courses based on the student’s individual educational goals. ## Courses - THEA 100 — THEA-100 3 Units Introduction to Theater - THEA 110 — THEA-110 3 Units Acting I - THEA 120 — THEA-120 3 Units History of Theater - THEA 140 — THEA-140 1-3 Units Technical Theatre in Production - THEA 141 — THEA-141 3 Units Stagecraft - THEA 142 — THEA-142 3 Units Introduction to Stage Costume - THEA 151 — THEA-151 1-3 Units Rehearsal and Performance: Non Musical - THEA 153 — THEA-153 1-3 Units Rehearsal and Performance: Musical - THEA 155 — THEA-155 1-3 Units Dance Theater Production - THEA 170 — THEA-170 3 Units International Performance - THEA 174 — THEA-174 3 Units Culture and Gender in Theater Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/theater-arts/theater-arts-technical-theater-aa/ --- # Vineyard Management: Local Certificate **Certificate** Focus on practical job skills required for professional advancement in vineyard production. ## Courses - VWT 130 — VWT-130 3 Units General Viticulture - VWT 231 — VWT-231 3 Units Spring Vineyard Operations - VWT 232 — VWT-232 3 Units Vineyard Management - VWT 233 — VWT-233 3 Units Advanced Viticulture Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/vineyard-and-winery-technology/vineyard-management-local-cert/ --- # Vineyard Pest Scout Focus on practical job skills required for employment in vineyard production. Program Learning Outcomes Display a basic range of professional habits and skills to meet standards of the wine industry. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of viticulture including operations, physiology, vineyard management, soils, and integrated pest management. Certificate Requirements Course List Code Title Units Required Core Courses VWT-130 General Viticulture 3 VWT-229 Summer Vineyard Operations 1 VWT-234 Integrated Pest Control for Grapes 3 Total Units 7 ## Courses - VWT 130 — VWT-130 3 Units General Viticulture - VWT 229 — VWT-229 1 Unit Summer Vineyard Operations - VWT 234 — VWT-234 3 Units Integrated Pest Control for Grapes Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/vineyard-and-winery-technology/vineyard-pest-scout-local-cert/ --- # Vineyard Pruning: Local Certificate **Certificate** Focus on practical job skills required for employment in vineyard production. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES Display a basic range of professional habits and skills to meet standards of the wine industry. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of viticulture including operations, physiology, vineyard management, soils, and integrated pest management. Certificate Requirements Course List Code Title Units Required Core Courses VWT-130 General Viticulture 3 VWT-134 Vineyard Pruning 1 Total Units 4 ## Courses - VWT 130 — VWT-130 3 Units General Viticulture - VWT 134 — VWT-134 1 Unit Vineyard Pruning Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/vineyard-and-winery-technology/vineyard-pruning-local-cert/ --- # Viticulture: AS Degree **Degree** The programs of the Viticulture and Winery Technology department are designed to prepare students for careers in the North Coast wine industry. The one-year Certificate and two-year Associate of Science options provide students with the knowledge and skills essential for success. The Certificate in Viticulture and Winery Technology consists of production-oriented courses in viticulture and winemaking. The Certificate in Wine Marketing and Sales is a mix of viticulture, winemaking and business courses. Certificate programs may be modified to meet the career goals of the individual student. The… ## Courses - BIOL 110 — BIOL-110 4 Units Survey of Biology - BIOL 120 — BIOL-120 4 Units General Biology - CHEM 110 — CHEM-110 4 Units Introduction to Chemistry - EART 110 — EART-110 4 Units Earth Science - VWT 130 — VWT-130 3 Units General Viticulture - VWT 132 — VWT-132 3 Units Vineyard Soils, Fertilizers & Irrigation - VWT 180 — VWT-180 0.5-3 Units Fundamentals of Enology - VWT 190 — VWT-190 2 Units Viticulture & Winery Technology WOEX 1 - VWT 191 — VWT-191 2 Units Viticulture & Winery Technology WOEX 2 - VWT 230 — VWT-230 3 Units Fall Vineyard Operations - VWT 231 — VWT-231 3 Units Spring Vineyard Operations - VWT 232 — VWT-232 3 Units Vineyard Management - VWT 233 — VWT-233 3 Units Advanced Viticulture - VWT 234 — VWT-234 3 Units Integrated Pest Control for Grapes - VWT 290 — VWT-290 3 Units Viticulture & Winery Technology WOEX 3 - VWT 291 — VWT-291 3 Units Viticulture & Winery Technology WOEX 4 Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/vineyard-and-winery-technology/viticulture-as/ --- # Viticulture Operations: Local Certificate **Certificate** Focus on practical job skills required for employment in vineyard production. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES Display a basic range of professional habits and skills to meet standards of the wine industry. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of viticulture including operations, physiology, vineyard management, soils, and integrated pest management. Certificate Requirements Course List Code Title Units Required Core Courses VWT-130 General Viticulture 3 VWT-230 Fall Vineyard Operations 3 VWT-231 Spring Vineyard Operations 3 Total Units 9 ## Courses - VWT 130 — VWT-130 3 Units General Viticulture - VWT 230 — VWT-230 3 Units Fall Vineyard Operations - VWT 231 — VWT-231 3 Units Spring Vineyard Operations Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/vineyard-and-winery-technology/viticulture-operations-local-cert/ --- # Wine Laboratory Technician: Local Certificate **Certificate** Focus on practical job skills required for employment in a winery laboratory ## Courses - VWT 172 — VWT-172 0.5-3 Units Laboratory Analysis of Musts & Wines - VWT 173 — VWT-173 0.5-3 Units Sensory Evaluation of Wine - VWT 180 — VWT-180 0.5-3 Units Fundamentals of Enology Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/vineyard-and-winery-technology/wine-laboratory-technician-local-cert/ --- # Wine Marketing and Sales: AS Degree **Degree** The programs of the Viticulture and Winery Technology department are designed to prepare students for careers in the North Coast wine industry. The one-year Certificate and two-year Associate of Science options provide students with the knowledge and skills essential for success. The Certificate in Viticulture and Winery Technology consists of production-oriented courses in viticulture and winemaking. The Certificate in Wine Marketing and Sales is a mix of viticulture, winemaking and business courses. Certificate programs may be modified to meet the career goals of the individual student. The… ## Courses - BUSI 100 — BUSI-100 3 Units Introduction to Business - VWT 130 — VWT-130 3 Units General Viticulture - VWT 136 — VWT-136 3 Units Wines of the World - VWT 137 — VWT-137 3 Units Wines of California - VWT 140 — VWT-140 3 Units Cultural Appreciation of Wine - VWT 147 — VWT-147 1 Unit The Greatest Wines of the New World - VWT 150 — VWT-150 1 Unit The Wines of the Napa Valley - VWT 151 — VWT-151 1 Unit The Wines of France - VWT 152 — VWT-152 1 Unit The Wines of Italy - VWT 153 — VWT-153 1 Unit The Wines of Spain and Portugal - VWT 154 — VWT-154 1 Unit The Wines of Germany and Austria - VWT 173 — VWT-173 0.5-3 Units Sensory Evaluation of Wine - VWT 180 — VWT-180 0.5-3 Units Fundamentals of Enology - VWT 241 — VWT-241 3 Units Wine Marketing Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/vineyard-and-winery-technology/wine-marketing-and-sales-as/ --- # Winemaking: AS Degree **Degree** The programs of the Viticulture and Winery Technology department are designed to prepare students for careers in the North Coast wine industry. The one-year Certificate and two-year Associate of Science options provide students with the knowledge and skills essential for success. The Certificate in Viticulture and Winery Technology consists of production-oriented courses in viticulture and winemaking. The Certificate in Wine Marketing and Sales is a mix of viticulture, winemaking and business courses. Certificate programs may be modified to meet the career goals of the individual student. The… ## Courses - BIOL 110 — BIOL-110 4 Units Survey of Biology - BIOL 120 — BIOL-120 4 Units General Biology - CHEM 110 — CHEM-110 4 Units Introduction to Chemistry - CHEM 111 — CHEM-111 4 Units Introduction to Organic & Biological Chemistry - VWT 130 — VWT-130 3 Units General Viticulture - VWT 136 — VWT-136 3 Units Wines of the World - VWT 137 — VWT-137 3 Units Wines of California - VWT 172 — VWT-172 0.5-3 Units Laboratory Analysis of Musts & Wines - VWT 173 — VWT-173 0.5-3 Units Sensory Evaluation of Wine - VWT 180 — VWT-180 0.5-3 Units Fundamentals of Enology - VWT 270 — VWT-270 0.5-3 Units Advanced Winemaking - VWT 271 — VWT-271 0.5-3 Units Winery Management - VWT 272 — VWT-272 3 Units Fundamentals of Wine Chemistry & Microbiology - VWT 280 — VWT-280 3 Units Fall Winery Operations - VWT 281 — VWT-281 3 Units Spring Winery Operations Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/vineyard-and-winery-technology/winemaking-as/ --- # Winery Management: Local Certificate **Certificate** Focus on practical job skills required for employment at a winery. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES Demonstrate an advanced understanding of winemaking including enology, laboratory analysis, winery operations, production planning, and sensory evaluation. Display a basic range of professional habits and skills to meet standards of the wine industry. Certificate Requirements Course List Code Title Units Required Core Courses VWT-180 Fundamentals of Enology 0.5-3 VWT-271 Winery Management 0.5-3 VWT-275 Winery Compliance and Recordkeeping 1 VWT-281 Spring Winery Operations 3 Total Units 5-10 ## Courses - VWT 180 — VWT-180 0.5-3 Units Fundamentals of Enology - VWT 271 — VWT-271 0.5-3 Units Winery Management - VWT 275 — VWT-275 1 Unit Winery Compliance and Recordkeeping - VWT 281 — VWT-281 3 Units Spring Winery Operations Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/vineyard-and-winery-technology/winery-management-local-cert/ --- # Winery Operations: Local Certificate **Certificate** Demonstrate an advanced understanding of winemaking including enology, laboratory analysis, winery operations, production planning, and sensory evaluation. ## Courses - VWT 180 — VWT-180 0.5-3 Units Fundamentals of Enology - VWT 280 — VWT-280 3 Units Fall Winery Operations - VWT 281 — VWT-281 3 Units Spring Winery Operations Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/vineyard-and-winery-technology/winery-operations-local-cert/ --- # Welder's Assistant: Local Certificate **Certificate** The Welders Assistant Local Certificate prepares the student for entry-level in a welding operation as a welders assistant. Required courses are applicable toward the AS degree and Welding Technician and Combination Welder certificates. ## Courses - WELD 100 — WELD-100 3 Units Welding Theory & Practice 1 - WELD 101 — WELD-101 3 Units Welding Theory & Practice 2 - WELD 150 — WELD-150 3 Units Metal Fabrication 1 Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/welding-technology/welders-assistant-local-certificate/ --- # Welding Technology: AS Degree **Degree** This is an extensive two year program in all phases of welding: oxyacetylene, semiautomatic MIG & TIG, and submerged arc, as well as stick electrode. Classes must be taken in sequence. A certificate will be granted upon completion of the required Welding courses. ## Courses - DDGT 110 — DDGT-110 3 Units Technical Drawing Fundamentals - MACH 100 — MACH-100 3 Units Machine Shop Practice - PHOT 120 — PHOT-120 3 Units Foundations of Photography - PHYS 110 — PHYS-110 3 Units Descriptive Physics - PHYS 111 — PHYS-111 1 Unit Descriptive Physics Laboratory - TECH 107 — TECH-107 3 Units Technical Mathematics II - WELD 120 — WELD-120 7 Units Welding Technology 1 - WELD 121 — WELD-121 7 Units Welding Technology 2 - WELD 240 — WELD-240 7 Units Welding Technology 3 - WELD 241 — WELD-241 7 Units Welding Technology 4 Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/welding-technology/welding-technology-as/ --- # ACCT 120 — ACCT-120 3 Units Introduction to Accounting An introduction to the field of accounting and the role accounting plays in local, national and transnational businesses. This course will focus on the manual preparation of financial statements, specifically, the bookkeeping rules. This discussion includes the use of journals, ledgers, posting and the closing of the financial records ending with a discussion of the possible uses and analysis of financial statements. --- # ACCT 122 — ACCT-122 3 Units Federal Income Tax for Individuals A comprehensive introduction to the concepts and principles of individual U.S. income tax law. The course will examine federal tax laws applicable to the determination, payments and reporting requirements for individual taxpayers. --- # ACCT 125 — ACCT-125 5 Units Financial Accounting This is the study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important and how it is used by investors, creditors, and others to make decisions. The course covers the accounting information system, including recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the financial statements, and statement analysis. Includes issues relating to asset, liability and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls and ethics. --- # ACCT 126 — ACCT-126 5 Units Managerial Accounting This is the study of how managers use accounting information in decision-making, planning, directing operations and controlling. Focuses on cost terms and concepts, cost behavior, cost structure and cost-volume-profit analysis. Includes issues relating to cost systems, cost control, profit planning, and performance analysis in manufacturing and service environments. --- # ACCT 127 — ACCT-127 3 Units Introduction to Accounting With Quickbooks This course covers basic accounting concepts and procedures that are required to complete an accounting cycle using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAPS). Employer tax responsibilities and payroll is covered. Account types, (assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, expenses) as well as procedures for bank reconciliations, and petty cash, are introduced. Learners complete business transactions from source documents to closing entries and the preparation of year-end documents such as a balance sheet, income statement, and statement of owner's equity using QuickBooks. --- # ADMJ 120 — ADMJ-120 3 Units Introduction to the Criminal Justice System This course introduces students to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, responses to crime, components of the system, and current challenges to the system. The course examines the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces which have shaped those principles and approaches. Although justice structure and process is examined in a cross cultural context, emphasis is placed on the US justice system, particularly the structure… --- # ADMJ 121 — ADMJ-121 3 Units Introduction to Criminal Law This course offers an analysis of the doctrines of criminal liability in the United States and the classifications of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Special emphasis is placed on the classification of crime, the general elements of crime, the definitions of common and statutory law, and the nature of acceptable evidence. This course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to criminal law. The completion of this course offers a foundation upon which upper-division criminal justice courses will build. The course will also include some limited disc… --- # ADMJ 122 — ADMJ-122 3 Units Introduction to Criminal Procedures This course examines the roles and responsibilities of each component of the criminal justice system when interacting with violators of the law. The students in this course will become familiar with the procedural rights of an accused from the time of an accusation until the completion of the sentence. --- # ADMJ 123 — ADMJ-123 3 Units Introduction to Community Policing This course examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with the emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population. Topics may include the consensus and conflicting values in culture, religion, and law. The importance of language, communication skills, the sharing of decision-making authority and responsibility for the outcomes, and the understanding of the operations prejudice and discrimination will be stressed. --- # ADMJ 124 — ADMJ-124 3 Units Introduction to Investigation This course addresses the techniques, procedures, and ethical issues in the investigation of crime, including organization of the investigative process, crime scene searches, interviewing and interrogating, surveillance, sources of information, utility of evidence, scientific analysis of evidence and the role of the investigator in the trial process. --- # ADMJ 125 — ADMJ-125 3 Units Introduction to Evidence The origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of legal evidence; constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest and search and seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence, rules, and case studies. This course covers categories of evidence as well as legal rules governing its admission or exclusion in the criminal process. --- # ADMJ 130 — ADMJ-130 3 Units Introduction to Juvenile Procedures This course is an examination of the origin, development, and organization of the Juvenile Justice System as it evolved in the American Justice System. The course explores the theories that focuses on Juvenile Law, courts and processes, and the constitutional protects extended to juveniles administered in the American Justice System. --- # ADMJ 140 — ADMJ-140 4 Units Introduction To Crime Scene Investigation This course introduces an in-depth analysis and discussion of the nature and significance of various types of physical evidence commonly found at a crime scenes. The course combines theoretical concepts associated with the use of physical evidence in the forensic setting with student involvement in the processing of simulated crime scenes. --- # ADMJ 190 — ADMJ-190 3 Units Administration of Justice Internship A program designed to permit Administration of Justice students to work as interns inside various agencies associated with law, law enforcement, courts, corrections, probation, Fish and Game, and private security. Students are evaluated by the agency and college staff. Internships frequently lead to employment in the agencies where assignments are made. Course requires 108 hours of paid or volunteer work experience. This course is repeatable up to 3 times. --- # ADMJ 199 — ADMJ-199 1-3 Units Independent Study in Administration of Justice An independent study course for students with an interest in projects outside the regular curriculum. --- # ADMJ 200 — ADMJ-200 1-3 Units Criminal Justice In Action In The U.S. And Abroad This course is a survey of criminal justice systems here in the United States and abroad including law enforcement, judicial systems, and corrections. It includes an examination of related historical landmarks, community policing and a comparison of foreign systems of justice to those in the United States. --- # ADS 100 — ADS-100 3 Units Law and Ethics Introduces ethical and legal issues in counseling people struggling with addiction. Explores frameworks for addressing legal and ethical issues arising from engagement, assessment, and treatment of individuals, families, groups, and at-risk populations. Develops understanding of laws, code of ethics, and client rights. Examines the relationship between personal values and professional behavior. --- # ADS 120 — ADS-120 3 Units Introduction to Addiction Studies An introductory course in substance abuse that orients the learner to commonly abused substances and their physical and cognitive impact, addiction theory, problem identification and treatment modalities. This course emphasizes prevention and intervention strategies for helping professionals working in a variety of health and human service settings. --- # ADS 123 — ADS-123 3 Units Counseling Theories and Techniques In this course students will develop a theoretical and applied foundation for the assessment and treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders across the lifespan. The course will focus on evidence-based treatment for addictions with individuals, families, and groups. --- # ADS 125 — ADS-125 3 Units Personal and Professional Growth This course explores the professional development of the addiction counselor. It includes ethical foundation, transference, and countertransference. Students review the importance of maintaining good health, the signs of burnout, and burnout prevention strategies. --- # ADS 127 — ADS-127 3 Units Case Management in Addiction Studies The course provides training in case management skills to implement with clients struggling with substance use and addiction. Students will learn the practical aspects of case management: intake interviews, assessment, organization and design of a case plan, implementation and follow up. --- # ADS 134 — ADS-134 3 Units Co-Occuring Disorders in Addiction Studies A review of the major concepts, definitions, and features of co-occurring mental health disorders associated with addiction. Recognition of co-occurring disorders and the appropriate scope of practice are emphasized, including cultural sensitivity when working with issues of addiction. Common types of mental health issues associated with addiction, an overview of appropriate treatment and management approaches, the relationship between mental health and substance use facilities will be examined. --- # ADS 135 — ADS-135 3 Units Pharmacology and the Physiological Effects of Addiction The course presents an overview of the physiological processes and impacts of drugs and alcohol on a person including risk factors related to addiction, acute and chronic health problems, communicable diseases, and fetal impact. Medical and pharmacological resources and appropriate community referrals are also reviewed. --- # ADS 193 — ADS-193 3.5 Units Supervised Practicum for Addiction Studies 1 This course is the first part of a supervised fieldwork practicum that actively involves students at a supervised chemical dependency service site. Students apply and integrate the values, knowledge, and skills learned in the classroom through direct, hands-on experience in the area of alcohol and drug counseling. Special attention is given to individual, group, and family counseling. --- # ADS 194 — ADS-194 3.5 Units Supervised Practicum for Addiction Studies 2 This course is the second part of a supervised fieldwork practicum that actively involves students at a supervised chemical dependency service site. Students apply and integrate the values, knowledge, and skills learned in the classroom through direct, hands-on experience in the area of alcohol and drug counseling. Special attention is given to individual, group, and family counseling. --- # ADS 199 — ADS-199 1-6 Units Independent Study in Addiction Studies An independent study course for students completing their addiction certificate. This course will allow students to complete CCAPP required content which was not reviewed in previous human services courses. --- # ANTH 120 — ANTH-120 4 Units Biological Anthropology With Lab This course introduces students to the theories, methods, and applications of biological anthropology. Topics include the scientific method, principles of evolution and adaptation, human genetics, human osteology, hominin species and the fossil record, and the anatomy and behavior of living non-human primates. Lab is included in this course. --- # ANTH 121 — ANTH-121 3 Units Introduction to Cultural Anthropology This introductory course positions culture as a key concept for understanding and engaging with diverse ways of life both internationally and in American communities. Primary anthropological methods and concepts of kinship, gender, ethnicity, race, sexuality, disability, and class will be explored as formative elements of society and culture. Through analyzing the intersections between global processes and local realities, this class will explore what it means to be "American," as well as to be human, in the contemporary world. --- # ANTH 122 — ANTH-122 3 Units Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion This course offers a cross-cultural study of magic, ritual, myth, ancestor worship, and witchcraft using the theories and methods of anthropology. Emphasis is on understanding the role of belief and ritual within a given cultural context, as well as broader comparisons to derive insight into the general functions of belief and ritual in human life. --- # ANTH 130 — ANTH-130 3 Units Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory Introduces the basic theories and principles of contemporary scientific archaeology and the methods through which archaeologists recover and interpret the past. Students will explore basic excavation and analysis methods, as well as the relevance of archaeological studies to contemporary social issues. Fieldwork and museum exhibits outside of class are required. --- # ANTH 131 — ANTH-131 3 Units Mesoamerican Archaeology An archaeological survey of the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica. The course includes studies of the Olmecs, the Maya and the Aztecs, with particular emphasis on Maya civilization. Students will explore the major archaeological sites of Mesoamerica through both primary sources and current archaeological research. --- # ANTH 145 — ANTH-145 3 Units Medical Anthropology The course will explore human evolution, globalization and the environment as factors for health disparities and the geographic distribution of disease. Emphasis is placed on the cross-cultural, comparative analysis of how people cope with illness through a range of medical systems, with particular attention to the unique experiences of women and ethnic groups within the United States. --- # ANTH 150 — ANTH-150 3 Units Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality Students will examine the cultural frameworks and theoretical debates concerning sex and gender, including the impact of forces of change (migration, globalization, etc.) on gender issues. The perspectives of women and contemporary ethnic groups that identify or seek to redefine Latino/a, Chicano/a, Native American, and African American experiences will be emphasized. --- # ANTH 180 — ANTH-180 3 Units The Anthropology of Childhood A comparative study of childhood as experienced in a variety of world cultures. Explores different cultural patterns of child rearing and the differential experiences of childhood as they are influenced by race, class, gender and environmental variables. The role of women and girls as child bearers, caretakers and providers will be emphasized. The effects of rapid culture change on children will be studied with particular emphasis on poverty, armed conflict, and HIV/AIDS. Cross-listed with CFS-180. --- # ANTH 200 — ANTH-200 3 Units Linguistic Anthropology This course examines the complex relationship between culture and language. Lectures and readings will use linguistic case studies and data to explore various theories about how language is shaped by, and in turn shapes, culture and social relations. --- # ANTH 202 — ANTH-202 3 Units The Anthropology of Travel and Tourism Students will examine the contributions of anthropology to the study of travel and tourism, including spiritual tourism, heritage tourism, disaster and dark tourism, voluntourism, ecotourism, and others. Students will perform fieldwork to address the advantages, disadvantages, and possible outcomes of various tourism models. --- # ANTH 222 — ANTH-222 4 Units Introduction to Forensic Anthropology The application of biological anthropology to the medico-legal process. Students will explore basic cellular and evolutionary biology; genetics; osteology and odontology; anthropometry; trauma analysis; pathology; trace analysis; animal scavenging; and related identification procedures. Students will critique the wide range of forensic anthropological applications both locally and globally. --- # ARTH 101 — ARTH-101 3 Units Introduction to Visual Culture Examination and analysis of visual material, from paintings and sculpture to graphic design, movies, and other contemporary media. Focus will be on how images and objects communicated ideas in the past and continue to shape contemporary experience. --- # ARTH 105 — ARTH-105 3 Units History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Medieval Survey of important monuments and objects from the prehistoric, ancient and medieval periods. The course explores the relationship of different visual forms to each other and to the historical context in which they were made. Required for all Art History majors. --- # ARTH 106 — ARTH-106 3 Units History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary This survey course covers painting, sculpture, and architecture in the Western (European and North American) tradition, from the Renaissance to the Contemporary period. Emphasis is on the connection between visual culture and its historic context. Required for all art and art history majors. --- # ARTH 110 — ARTH-110 3 Units History of Graphic Design From the print revolution to the digital world, this course will study the intersection of information and art, examining how western society has communicated through posters, books, and other forms of design. --- # ARTH 118 — ARTH-118 3 Units Survey of Modern Art This course covers the major historical and formal developments of Modernism in art, architecture and design from the mid-nineteenth-century to the present. --- # ARTH 130 — ARTH-130 3 Units History of Asian Art This is an introduction to the artistic traditions of India, China, Korea, and Japan. Emphasized will be the connection of art to specific historic and cultural contexts. --- # ARTH 145 — ARTH-145 3 Units Art of the Ancient Americas A survey of the visual culture of select ancient civilizations of Mexico, Central America, and South America prior to European contact. Material covered will include how architecture, sculpture, textiles and ceramics function in their specific historic contexts. --- # ARTH 180 — ARTH-180 3 Units History of Photography This course traces the history of photography from its beginnings to digital imaging. Emphasis will be on photography as a social force and an artistic practice. Required for photography majors. Cross-listed with PHOT-180. --- # ARTS 100 — ARTS-100 3 Units Survey of Studio Arts This course provides students with a broad understanding of materials, processes, and themes of the visual arts. Students will delve into 2D, 3D, and 4D media in relation to global, historical, and contemporary perspectives. This course is designed for students with a general interest in the arts or students who need general education credits in this area. Students pursuing an art, design, or art history degree or who are completing lower division major requirements in any visual arts concentration should not enroll in this course. Students majoring in art, design, or art history should inste… --- # ARTS 101 — ARTS-101 3 Units 2D Foundations 2D Foundations is a broad introductory course focusing on the history, materials, and practices of two-dimensional Art and Design across cultures and historical periods. Topics include: the elements and principles of Art and Design, color theory, and interpretive analysis of form and content. Required for the AA in Studio Arts and for students transferring to a BA or BFA art program. --- # ARTS 102 — ARTS-102 3 Units 3D Foundations 3D Foundations is a broad introductory course focusing on the history, materials, and practices of three-dimensional Art and Design across cultures and historical periods. Students will create three dimensional Art work to help strengthen their understanding of the elements and principles of Art. Class participants will work with a variety of sculptural media that may include clay, plaster, wood and paper. Topics including basic design principles, interpretive analysis of 3-d form, content and theories of spatial organization will be addressed. Required for the AA in Studio Arts and for stude… --- # ARTS 105 — ARTS-105 3 Units Color Theory This course focuses on the principles, theories, and applications of additive and subtractive color in two dimensions. Topics will include major historical and contemporary color systems, production of projects in applied color, and the elements of design as they apply to color. --- # ARTS 110 — ARTS-110 3 Units Fundamentals of Drawing This course focuses on the development of observational skills and drawing techniques, employing a wide range of drawing media and subject matter. Students in this course will develop both technical abilities and creative responses to material and subject matter. No prior experience with drawing is required or expected. --- # ARTS 111 — ARTS-111 3 Units Figure Drawing This course focuses on drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include an introduction to human anatomy and an introduction to the historical and contemporary role of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this course will learn both descriptive and interpretive approaches to drawing the figure. --- # ARTS 112 — ARTS-112 3 Units Creative Drawing This studio course focuses on creative and technical problems related to intermediate level drawings, focusing on more complex and varied subject matter, media and concepts. Students in this course will build on the fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering color media, abstraction, and expressive/interpretive drawing. --- # ARTS 120 — ARTS-120 3 Units Fundamentals of Painting This introductory studio course focuses on the basic techniques and materials of painting, employing a wide range of painting media and subject matter. Topics include basic color theory, materials, development of both representational and abstract approaches, and strategies for intuitive, individual response to subject matter and materials in directed assignments. Designed for students with no prior experience with painting. --- # ARTS 130 — ARTS-130 3 Units Introduction to Printmaking This course introduces students to the basic materials, equipment, and processes of printmaking. Fundamentals of intaglio and relief printmaking will be emphasized, including etching, drypoint, and woodcut, with introduction to various monotype processes. Lectures, readings, and discussions surrounding historical and contemporary printmaking practices will supplement studio projects. Designed for students with no prior printmaking experience. --- # ARTS 140 — ARTS-140 3 Units Beginning Ceramics: Hand-Building The basic processes and technologies of ceramics and appreciation of clay as a form of artistic expression will be explored. An introduction to a variety of hand-building methods and hands-on use of these processes to create various hand-built pieces. Includes an introduction to the appreciation of historic ceramic objects. Lectures on clay, glazes, kilns and firing. Appropriate for all art majors and minors as well as general interest students. --- # ARTS 141 — ARTS-141 3 Units Beginning Ceramics: Throwing The basic processes and technologies of ceramics and appreciation of clay as a form of artistic expression will be explored. Introduction to a variety of potters' wheel throwing methods and hands-on use of these processes to create various wheel thrown pieces. Includes an introduction to the appreciation of historic ceramic objects. Lectures on clay, glazes, kilns and firing. Appropriate for all art majors and minors as well as general interest students. --- # ARTS 145 — ARTS-145 3 Units Clay Sculpture This class will focus on the use of clay as a means of artistic expression. Ancient and contemporary sculptures made primarily of clay will be explored for both esthetic and technical inspiration. The rich contemporary movement of west coast and most notably California artists focusing specifically on ceramic sculpture will be emphasized. Students will create clay sculptures while translating concepts and visual experiences into tactile forms. --- # ARTS 150 — ARTS-150 3 Units Sculpture This class will introduce materials, techniques, processes, and content related to the creation of sculpture. Ancient and contemporary sculptures will be explored for esthetic, technical, and cultural context and inspiration. Students will create sculptures while translating concepts and visual experiences into tactile forms. --- # ARTS 199 — ARTS-199 1-3 Units Independent Study in Art This self directed area of study allows students an in depth exploration of art making practices, theories, histories , and , or cultures. Each student will work independently with instructor support appropriate to their desired medium and, or area of study. The rigor and breadth of work will correlate to the amount of credits requested. The culminating achievements for a student in independent study could range from the writing of a paper to the production of a single Art piece or entire body work. --- # ARTS 210 — ARTS-210 3 Units Intermediate Figure Drawing This studio course is a continuation of the pictorial problems and material techniques of figure drawing introduced in ARTS 111, focusing on more complex subject matter, formats, and techniques. Students in this course will develop individualized approaches to figure drawing utilizing both black-and-white and color drawing media. --- # ARTS 220 — ARTS-220 3 Units Intermediate Painting This studio course is a continuation of the pictorial problems and material techniques of painting introduced in ARTS 120, focusing on more complex and varied subject matter, media, and concepts. --- # ARTS 240 — ARTS-240 3 Units Intermediate Ceramics: Hand-Building Develops an understanding of clay as a form of artistic expression through exploration of form, materials, content and function. Using a variety of hand-building techniques students will problem solve a number of assignments. Students will use a variety of surface treatments and have hands-on experience with kilns, studio equipment and glazes. Includes study of contemporary and historic ceramics. --- # ARTS 241 — ARTS-241 3 Units Intermediate Ceramics: Throwing Develops an understanding of clay as a form of artistic expression through an exploration of form, materials, content and function. Using a variety of wheel-throwing techniques students will problem solve a number of assignments. Students will use a variety of surface treatments and have hands-on experience with kilns, studio equipment and glazes. Includes an intermediate study of contemporary and historic ceramics. --- # ARTS 244 — ARTS-244 3 Units Kiln Design A course for the student who wishes to gain knowledge and experience in the principles, design, and construction of kilns. Historic and contemporary kiln styles, firing methods and theories will be explored. Instruction on loading and firing the wide variety of existing studio kilns is included. --- # ARTS 248 — ARTS-248 3 Units Introduction to Glazes Designed for the student who wishes to understand how glazes are developed, prepared and used. Included are history of ceramic glazes, methods of developing and applying glazes, materials used in glazes, and practical experience in glazing testing and evaluation. --- # ARTS 249 — ARTS-249 3 Units Ceramic Surfaces: Wood Kiln-Salt Kiln This course covers the historic and contemporary art of atmospheric (wood and salt) fired ceramics. Topics covered in this course will include various clay forming techniques, clay body and glaze formulation for atmospheric firing, an array of firing procedures, firing outcomes, and the aesthetics of historic and contemporary atmospheric firing. --- # ARTS 260 — ARTS-260 3 Units Studio Workshop This course is designed for art students interested in further honing skills learned in drawing, painting, printmaking or mixed media through individually directed work in a supervised studio environment with regular group, individual and written critiques and reviews. Topics include portfolio development, written communication of artistic concepts, and related academic and professional practices. --- # ARTS 261 — ARTS-261 3 Units Ceramics Workshop Appropriate for students with intermediate skills in either hand-building or wheel-throwing, this course will emphasize the continued development of technical skills, content, composition and the critical assessment of ceramic works. Contemporary developments in ceramic art will be included through image and demonstration-based lectures and demonstrations. --- # ASL 120 — ASL-120 5 Units First Semester American Sign Language This introductory course emphasizes grammar and receptive and expressive skills. It also includes cultural aspects of the deaf community. --- # ASL 121 — ASL-121 5 Units Second-Semester American Sign Language This course continues the study of American Sign Language through expressive and receptive signing, translation, composition, and grammatical analysis and application. Expressive and receptive conversational skills balanced with writing skills are also taught. The study of culture and history of the deaf is continued. --- # ASTR 110 — ASTR-110 3 Units Descriptive Astronomy An introductory general education course on the formation, properties, evolution, and fates of celestial objects--from galaxies to planets to black holes. --- # BIOL 103 — BIOL-103 3 Units Introduction to Nutrition This is a general introduction to concepts of nutrition and its relation to human health. Course topics include a study of nutrients; their use and effect in the body; psychological, socioeconomic and geographic influences of nutritional practices; and current nutritional concerns. Calorie and nutrient analysis is considered in relation to balanced diets and weight control. --- # BIOL 105 — BIOL-105 4 Units Human Biology A survey of human biology focusing on anatomy, physiology, cell development, tissues, organs, and organ systems. The course also covers molecular biology, genetics, human evolution, and diversity. Laboratories include microscopic observations, experiments, and animal dissections. This course is specifically designed for health occupations students as a prerequisite to Human Anatomy and Human Physiology, but is also designed for non-majors. --- # BIOL 110 — BIOL-110 4 Units Survey of Biology A study of life, including surveys of plant and animal kingdoms, mammalian anatomy and physiology, cytology, genetics, and ecology. Intended for non-biology majors. --- # BIOL 112 — BIOL-112 3 Units Introduction to Ecology This course explores basic principles of ecology and environmental biology, including study of major biomes and habitat types, biological diversity, interactions of organisms with the physical environment, plant and animal interactions, nutrient cycling and energy flow in ecosystems, and the interdependence of organisms in biological communities. The role of humans in the environment will also be examined. This is an introductory course for science majors as well as non-majors. --- # BIOL 117 — BIOL-117 3 Units Wildlife Biology An introduction to the biology, ecology, and management of terrestrial wildlife, with emphasis on California fauna. Includes one Saturday field trip to a wildlife refuge. --- # BIOL 120 — BIOL-120 4 Units General Biology Study of the basic principles of biology on the molecular and cellular levels with emphasis on macromolecules of life, organelle structure and function, cellular metabolism, cellular reproduction, Mendelian and molecular genetics. Intended primarily for Biology Majors or students requiring a molecular/cellular interpretation of life. --- # BIOL 199 — BIOL-199 1-3 Units Independent Studies in Biology Study in an area of biology of special interest to the student. May include advanced studies and projects begun in other biology courses or biological studies not normally included in formal course work. --- # BIOL 218 — BIOL-218 5 Units Human Anatomy An introduction to the principles of the gross and microscopic anatomy of the human body. Dissection of a human cadaver and a cat are supplemented by anatomical models, charts, and microscopic observation of human tissues. Primarily intended for students pursuing an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN), A.S. Degree in Respiratory Care, or B.A./B.S. Degree in a Health Sciences field. --- # BIOL 219 — BIOL-219 5 Units Human Physiology An introduction to the function of the human body, emphasizing mechanisms of homeostasis and integration at the biochemical, cellular, tissue, organ, and organ system levels. Laboratory exercises include measurement and analysis of physiological data and study of structure-function relationships in body tissues and organs. Primarily intended for students pursuing an Associates Degree in Nursing, A.S. degree in Respiratory Care, or B.A./B.S. degree in a Health Sciences field. --- # BIOL 220 — BIOL-220 5 Units General Microbiology Morphology, metabolism, molecular genetics and ecology of bacteria, fungi, viruses, helminths and protozoa. Extensive laboratory work includes aseptic techniques, methods of cultivation, identification and enumeration of bacteria, examination of biochemical characteristics and molecular biology techniques using common bacteria. Primarily intended for students pursuing degrees in a health sciences field or majoring in biological sciences. --- # BIOL 240 — BIOL-240 5 Units General Zoology An integrated course in zoology and organismal biology, emphasizing the anatomy, physiology, development, diversity, and evolutionary relationships of animals. Major topics include comparative study of major animal phyla, principles of evolution, genetics of organisms and populations, mechanisms of animal development, and structure-function relationships in animals. Intended for biology majors. --- # BIOL 241 — BIOL-241 5 Units General Botany An integrated study of contemporary plant biology and principles of ecology. The course includes the life cycles, anatomy, physiology, evolution and ecology of protists, fungi, and plants. Intended for Biology Majors. --- # BUSI 100 — BUSI-100 3 Units Introduction to Business This course is a survey in business providing a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization's policy and practices within the U.S. and a global society. It demonstrates how these influences impact the primary areas of business including: organizational structure and design; leadership, human resource management, organized labor practices; marketing; organizational communication; technology; entrepreneurship; legal, accounting, financial practices;… --- # BUSI 103 — BUSI-103 3 Units Legal Environment of Business Fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions. Introduction to the legal process. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, criminal law, business organizations, and judicial and administrative processes. --- # BUSI 104 — BUSI-104 3 Units Business Planning Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the skills to evaluate the current economic, social, and political environments relevant to their business ideas. They will also gain an understanding of how demographic shifts, technological advancements, and social changes can affect their business concepts. The course will guide students in assessing the suitability of their business ideas, taking into account their strengths, skills, and personal, professional, and financial objectives. Through initial market assessments and basic market research, students will refine and test… --- # BUSI 105 — BUSI-105 3 Units Business Communication This course applies the principles of ethical and effective communication to the creation of letters, memos, emails, and written and oral reports for a variety of business situations. The course emphasizes planning, organizing, composing, and revising business documents using word processing software for written documents and presentation-graphics software to create and deliver professional-level oral reports. This course is designed for students who already have college-level writing skills. --- # BUSI 111 — BUSI-111 3 Units Introduction to International Business This course is a survey of International business, including politics, culture and economics. Specific topics include entry strategies for foreign operations, establishing banking relationships, raising capital, currency exchange and marketing in foreign environment. The course will also study international human resource management, International operations and supply-chain management strategies, as well as international accounting and taxation. --- # BUSI 142 — BUSI-142 3 Units Principles of Management Analysis of basic management theory and concepts. The primary functions of management (planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling) are studied in depth. --- # BUSI 144 — BUSI-144 3 Units Introduction to Entrepreneurship This course is an introduction to the theory, process, and practice of entrepreneurship. Students will examine the entrepreneurial mindset in its true economic and social context by studying the unlimited opportunities of innovation and creativity that an entrepreneurial mindset can provide. --- # BUSI 148 — BUSI-148 3 Units Leadership for Effective Organizations Provides an understanding of change and the influence it has on an organization and the individuals in that organization. Topics include understanding organizational change, stages of change, and how to manage organizational change. Special emphasis is placed on the attributes of good leaders how they must develop a vision and strategy to manage change and communicate that vision throughout the organization. --- # BUSI 199 — BUSI-199 1-3 Units Independent Study in Business This opportunity is for advanced students with special skills and interests in business to explore an independently selected topic in depth under the direction of a business instructor. The number of units granted will depend upon the evaluation of the project by a business instructor. --- # BUSI 251 — BUSI-251 3 Units Marketing In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of digital marketing to help your business or career. The course is packed full of practical exercises and real-world examples to help you turn knowledge into action. --- # BUSI 252 — BUSI-252 3 Units Introduction to Social Media This course explores top-rated Social Media networking sites on the Internet such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter and provides a hands-on approach to setting up and designing social media sites for an integrated, professional social media presence. --- # BUSI 297 — BUSI-297 3 Units Personal Money Management An introductory course for planning and managing individual finances and for money management. Topics will include purchasing decisions, sources of credit, personal tax strategies, budgeting, saving, investing in real estate and securities, insuring personal resources and retirement planning. --- # CFS 120 — CFS-120 3 Units Child Development Examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. --- # CFS 121 — CFS-121 3 Units Health, Safety & Nutrition This course will provide an introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices related to health, safety, and nutrition in care and education settings for children birth through middle childhood. Includes the teacher's role in prevention strategies, nutrition and meal planning, integrating health safety and nutrition experiences into daily routines, and overall risk management. --- # CFS 122 — CFS-122 3 Units Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children Historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education for children birth through age eight. Explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. Identifies professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. Introduces best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children including how play contributes to children's learning, growth, and development. --- # CFS 124 — CFS-124 3 Units Observation & Assessment Introduces the appropriate use of assessment and observation tools and strategies to document young children's development and learning. The use of findings to inform and plan learning environments and experiences are emphasized. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools will be discussed, along with strategies for collaboration with families and professionals. Requires a good health statement, negative TB test, and a fingerprint clearance. --- # CFS 125 — CFS-125 0.5 Units Using Simple Signs With Children in the Early Care and Education Setting This course explores the benefits and research regarding signing with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The course will also cover techniques for implementing the use of signs in an Early Care and Education classroom with children, as well as basic signing exercises and games. --- # CFS 130 — CFS-130 3 Units The Creative Process in Young Children Students will explore techniques that support the creative abilities of young children in the creative arts including explorations with textures and movement, color, representational drawing and painting, 3-dimensional media, and various art mediums. This course emphasizes a culture of inquiry and fostering children's long-term investigative approaches using art that is based on children's developmental progression and cognitive capacities. --- # CFS 135 — CFS-135 3 Units The Cognitive Development of Young Children This course explores cognitive development in young children including how they think and how they develop theories and concepts about the world around them. While exploring the maturation of the brain and development, students will investigate the materials and environments that support children's cognitive development, including the development of math, science, and critical thinking skills. --- # CFS 140 — CFS-140 3 Units The Child, Family and Community The processes of socialization focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. Examines the influence of multiple societal contexts. Explores the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children's development, birth through adolescence. --- # CFS 145 — CFS-145 3 Units Language Development & Early Literacy The development of language in young children and the role of literature are examined, including a detailed exploration of quality children's literature. The practical use of language and literature in a variety of early childhood settings will be discussed. --- # CFS 150 — CFS-150 3 Units Infant and Toddler Development A study of infants and toddlers from pre-conception to age three including physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional growth and development. Applies theoretical frameworks to interpret behavior and interactions between heredity and environment. Emphasizes the role of family and relationships in development. --- # CFS 151 — CFS-151 3 Units Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers Applies current theory and research to the care and education of infants and toddlers in group settings. Examines essential policies, principles and practices that lead to quality care and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children birth to 36 months. --- # CFS 155 — CFS-155 3 Units Sensitive Issues in Early Childhood This is an introductory course on issues in life that affect children: marriage; separation and divorce; death; sex and sexuality; self-acceptance; cultural and racial identity; hospitalization; and child abuse. This course is designed for parents, individuals in the helping professions, early childhood students, and other interested persons. --- # CFS 160 — CFS-160 3 Units Parenting This course explores a wide range of parenting theories and techniques, utilizing a theoretical foundation with a practical approach. There is particular emphasis on building self-esteem, verbal and non-verbal communication, power, and control. --- # CFS 161 — CFS-161 3 Units Working With Families This course explores the value of relationships between families and the staff within the school setting. Includes an in-depth exploration of key concepts on how to deal effectively with families. --- # CFS 165 — CFS-165 3 Units Curriculum and Environments in Early Childhood Programs Developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for children birth through age eight. Students will use knowledge of children's development, theories of learning and development, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments and curriculum in all content areas to support children's development and learning integrated throughout indoor and outdoor settings. Students will examine teacher's role in supporting development and fostering the joy of learning for all young children using observation and assessment strategies emphasizing the esse… --- # CFS 170 — CFS-170 3 Units Studying the Reggio Emilia Approach This is an introductory course in the theory, philosophy, and inspiration of Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. Students will explore an interpretation of the basic principles of this approach. Emphasis is on developing a new image of the child in connection with the role of adults (teachers and parents), developing relationships, interactions, and experiences based on "progettazione" (term used in Reggio Emilia for prediction, hypothesis, projections of emergent projects). --- # CFS 175 — CFS-175 3 Units Meeting the Developmental Needs of the School-Aged Child The student will be exposed to the philosophy, principles and practices of school-age child care. Emphasis is on preparing students to work with children in a group setting. Students will learn techniques for guiding behavior, structuring program flow, and preparing environment to meet the needs of the school age child. --- # CFS 180 — CFS-180 3 Units The Anthropology of Childhood A comparative study of childhood as experienced in a variety of world cultures. Explores different cultural patterns of child rearing and the differential experiences of childhood as they are influenced by race, class, gender and environmental variables. The role of women and girls as child bearers, caretakers and providers will be emphasized. The effects of rapid culture change on children will be studied with particular emphasis on poverty, armed conflict, and HIV/AIDS. Cross-listed with ANTH-180. --- # CFS 184 — CFS-184 3 Units Teaching Children in a Diverse Society Examines the historical and current perspectives on diversity and inclusion and the impact of systemic societal influences on children's development, learning, and school experiences. Strategies for developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate anti-bias curriculum will be explored as well as approaches to promote inclusive and anti-racist classroom communities. Includes self-reflection on the influence of teachers' own culture and life experiences on teaching and interactions with children and families --- # CFS 185 — CFS-185 3 Units Trauma and Early Childhood Development Provides an overview of trauma-informed care in early care and education, including the impact of trauma on the developing child, protective and resiliency factors, and the benefits and opportunities of partnering with families. It explores the impact of early childhood traumatic experiences on physical, cognitive, and psychological development throughout the lifespan. --- # CFS 190 — CFS-190 3 Units Children with Special Needs Introduces the variations in development of children with special needs ages birth through eight and the resulting impact on families. Includes an overview of historical and societal influences, laws relating to children with special needs, and the identification and referral process. --- # CFS 196 — CFS-196 3 Units Music and Movement in Early Childhood Introduction to teaching music and movement to young children. Basic elements such as beat, rhythm, timbre, dynamics, form, and melody will be explored in developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive ways. Songs, games, finger plays, rhymes, dances, and playing instruments wll be presented. Cross-listed with MUSI-196. --- # CFS 200 — CFS-200 3 Units Early Intervention Strategies Covers curriculum and intervention strategies for working with children with special needs in partnership with their families. Focuses on the use of observation and assessment in meeting the individualized needs of children in inclusive and natural environments. Includes the role of the teacher as a professional working with families, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and cultural competence. --- # CFS 223 — CFS-223 5 Units Student Teaching - Practicum Demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood program planning and teaching competencies under the supervision of ECE/CD faculty and other qualified early education professionals. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Reflective practice will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement, and evaluate approaches, strategies, and techniques that promote development and learning. Includes exploration of career pat… --- # CFS 225 — CFS-225 5 Units Fieldwork in Early Intervention This course provides students with a field experience/practicum with children with special needs, including natural environments, inclusive environments, and self-contained environments. Students will apply theory and models of intervention in an early childhood special education setting or with a focus child in a general education classroom. This course includes a lecture and a 9-hour a week early intervention placement. --- # CFS 250 — CFS-250 2 Units Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education This course explores the methods and principles of supervising student teachers, volunteers, staff, and other adults in early care and education settings. Emphasis is on the roles and development of early childhood professionals as mentors and leaders. --- # CFS 270 — CFS-270 3 Units Admin & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs 1 Introduction to the administration of early childhood programs. This course covers program types, budget, management, regulations, laws, and implementation of policies and procedures. Examines administrative tools, philosophies, and techniques needed to organize, open, and operate an early care and education program. --- # CFS 271 — CFS-271 3 Units Supervision & Admininistration of Early Childhood Programs II Effective strategies for personnel management and leadership in early care and education settings. Includes legal and ethical responsibilities, supervision techniques, professional development, and reflective practices for a diverse and inclusive early care and education program. --- # CFS 286 — CFS-286 3 Units Preschool and Early Primary Development For the Transitional Kindergarten Examines theories of development and the developmental processes focusing on children ages 3-6. Developmental benchmarks in the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language domains are identified as well as the multiple influences that impact children's development. This course is designed for those working with students in transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and early education classrooms. --- # CFS 287 — CFS-287 3 Units Strategies for Working With Challenging Behaviors Appropriate for classroom teachers in various settings, students will identify developmentally appropriate behaviors, challenging behaviors and the various influences that effect children's behavior. Students will analyze children's behaviors and select strategies to make positive changes. Emphasizes the connection between children's social and emotional development and their success in the classroom, and how the teachers' perceptions, experiences, and behavior influence child behaviors. --- # CFS 288 — CFS-288 1 Unit CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: English Language Development Introduction to the English language learners domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including strands of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. --- # CFS 289 — CFS-289 1 Unit CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Language, Literacy Introduction to the language and literacy development domain in the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including the strands of listening and speaking, reading, and writing. Provides practical considerations for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. --- # CFS 290 — CFS-290 1 Unit CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Visual Arts Introduction to the visual arts domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including artistic expression and response, and skills using various art mediums. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, preschool, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. --- # CFS 291 — CFS-291 1 Unit CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Performing Arts Introduction to the performing arts domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including strands of music, drama, and dance. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. --- # CFS 292 — CFS-292 1 Unit CA Preschool Founsations & Frameworks: Health Introduction to the health domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including strands of health habits, safety, and nutrition. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, as well as pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. --- # CFS 293 — CFS-293 1 Unit CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: History/Social Science Introduction to the history and social science domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including strands of self and society, civics, history, geography, ecology, and economics. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. --- # CFS 294 — CFS-294 1 Unit CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Math Introduction to the mathematics domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including the strands of number sense, algebra and functions, measurement, geometry, and mathematical reasoning. Provides strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. --- # CFS 295 — CFS-295 1 Unit CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Physical Development Introduction to the physical development domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including strands of fundamental movement skills, perceptual-motor skills and movement concepts, and active physical play. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required, or professional development, units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. --- # CFS 296 — CFS-296 1 Unit CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Science Introduces the science domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including the strands of scientific inquiry, physical, life, and earth sciences and provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required, or professional development, units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. --- # CFS 297 — CFS-297 1 Unit CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Social and Emotional Introduction to the social and emotional development domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including the strands of self, social interaction, and relationships. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required, or professional development, units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten (TK), and early-primary teachers. --- # CFS 299 — CFS-299 1 Unit Transitional Kindergarten Reflective Practice This course is designed for teachers working in, or preparing to work in, a transitional kindergarten. It is designed for individuals currently working with young children. Students will engage in the reflective practice cycle process. Students will use a variety of instructional strategies, including purposeful play, to assess and support children's learning and development. This course is intended to be a capstone course. --- # CHEM 110 — CHEM-110 4 Units Introduction to Chemistry The first course in chemistry for students preparing for biological or health sciences, for more advanced chemistry courses, or for those desiring to learn about chemistry in the everyday world for general education. Laboratory is included. --- # CHEM 111 — CHEM-111 4 Units Introduction to Organic & Biological Chemistry An introduction to the important principles, compounds and reactions of organic and biological chemistry with an emphasis on biochemical behavior of the molecules. Laboratory includes an introduction to the basic techniques of organic and biological chemistry. For students pursuing nursing and allied health careers who need a year of chemistry that includes an introduction to organic and biological chemistry. CHEM 110 (or CHEM 120) and CHEM 111 will fulfill that requirement. --- # CHEM 120 — CHEM-120 5 Units General Chemistry 1 An introduction to principles of chemistry, with an emphasis on mathematical applications. Topics include atomic structure, chemical reactions, gram-mole-atom conversions, stoichiometry, aqueous solutions, concentrations, titrations, limiting reactants, gas behavior, kinetic molecular theory, bonding, molecular structure, quantum theory, and coordination chemistry. --- # CHEM 121 — CHEM-121 5 Units General Chemistry 2 A continuation of CHEM 120. Topics include solutions, acid-base and redox equilibria, thermodynamics, kinetics, pH, buffers, solubility product, complex ions, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, biochemistry and nuclear chemistry. --- # CHEM 240 — CHEM-240 5 Units Organic Chemistry 1 The first course of a two-semester sequence designed for pre-professional programs such as chemistry, chemical engineering, medicine and biology. Introduction to organic synthetic pathways, mechanisms, and spectroscopy. Lab work includes qualitative analysis of organic compounds, synthesis, extraction, separation and identification of compounds using physical properties, chemical reactivity, and spectral techniques. --- # CHEM 241 — CHEM-241 5 Units Organic Chemistry 2 A continuation of CHEM 240. Introduction to NMR, IR, and Mass Spectroscopy. Chemical reactions and syntheses of aromatic, carbonyl, and amine compounds. Special topics in carbohydrate, amino acid, and lipid chemistry. Lab work includes simple and multi-step syntheses and spectral identification. --- # COMM C1000 — COMM-C1000 3 Units Introduction to Public Speaking In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. --- # COMM 120 — COMM-120 3 Units Interpersonal Communication This course is designed to improve the student's ability to communicate one-on-one with other individuals. The course covers a range of topics such as the self-concept, perception, verbal and nonverbal communication patterns, assertiveness, listening, conflict resolution, developing relationships and the impact of culture and gender on each aspect of communication. --- # COMM 124 — COMM-124 3 Units Career Communication This course covers a range of workplace communication concepts and skills related to interpersonal communication, public speaking and group dynamics. The course also will include topics such as developing resumes, interviewing, leadership, conflict resolution and critical thinking. --- # COMM 126 — COMM-126 3 Units Intercultural Communication This course provides an introduction to the factors affecting intercultural communication. The course will examine the influences of culture and gender on areas such as worldviews, values, beliefs, verbal and nonverbal communication patterns, conflict styles and more, in order to develop self-awareness and sensitivity to others in intercultural interactions. --- # COMM 128 — COMM-128 3 Units Critical Thinking: Argumentation and Debate This course focuses on argumentation theory including research, methods of analysis, use and test of evidence, refutation, and the logical responsibilities of advocacy, and the rhetorical theories and communication techniques in a multicultural democratic society. It emphasizes the preparation and presentation of cases for and against propositions of Fact, Value, and Policy through debate and public address. --- # COMM 130 — COMM-130 3 Units Small Group Communication This course focuses on the dynamics of small group interactions. Students will combine theory and practice to develop skills in running and participating in groups. Topics include group formation and development, roles and norms, leadership, decision-making and problem solving, running meetings, conflict resolution and effective verbal and nonverbal communication. --- # COMM 132 — COMM-132 3 Units Oral Interpretation This course covers a range of delivery concepts and skills for spoken and literary interpretations of text. Topics include literary analysis, vocal and physical delivery, group presentation, intellectual and emotional interpretations, and effective presentations. In addition, the course develops skills in articulation, reading, audience analysis, and presentation evaluation. --- # COMM 134 — COMM-134 3 Units Introduction to Communication Theory An introduction to essential theories, perspectives, and approaches of human communication and how they work in various settings, including interpersonal, organizational, public, and mediated contexts. --- # COMS 101 — COMS-101 3 Units Computer Information Systems Examination of information systems and their role in business. Focus on information systems, database management systems, networking, e-commerce, ethics and security, computer systems hardware and software components. Application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions to business problems. A strong focus on terminology as it relates to Computer Information Systems. --- # COMS 120 — COMS-120 3 Units Introduction to Programming Concepts And Methodologies This course is an introduction to the basic principles of programming using an object-oriented programming language. Topics include the software development life-cycle, program design tools and programming environments, documentation, coding, data types, arrays, control structure, algorithms, file input/output, error handling, parameters, as well as principles of testing and designing test data. --- # COMS 161 — COMS-161 3 Units Introduction to Database Management Systems This course provides the students with an introduction to the core concepts in data and information management. It is centered around the core skills of identifying organizational information requirements, modeling them using conceptual data modeling techniques, converting the conceptual data models into relational data models and verifying its structural characteristics with normalization techniques, and implementing and utilizing a relational database using an industrial-strength database management system. The course will also include coverage of basic database administration tasks and key… --- # COMS 164 — COMS-164 3 Units Introduction to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking This course introduces the network security specialist to the various methodologies for attacking a network. Students will be introduced to the concepts, principles, and techniques, supplemented by hands-on exercises, for attacking and disabling a network within the context of properly securing a network. The course will emphasize network attack methodologies with an emphasis on student use of network attack techniques and tools and appropriate defenses and countermeasures. Students will receive course content information through a variety of methods: lectures and demonstration of hacking too… --- # COMS 165 — COMS-165 3 Units Microsoft Excel An introduction to Microsoft Excel with hands-on training. Provides an introduction to the basic concepts of an electronic spreadsheet as well as specific commands and functions. Advanced topics will include making macros, creating a database, understanding interactive menus, and using business graphics. Spreadsheet documents will be produced for a variety of applications for business use. --- # COMS 215 — COMS-215 3 Units Programming Concepts and Methodology I This is an introductory course to the fundamental concepts of computer science. Students will be exposed to a high level programming theories and methodologies, including object-oriented programming. --- # COMS 216 — COMS-216 3 Units Programming Concepts & Methodology II Application of software engineering techniques to the design and development of large programs; data abstraction and structures and associated algorithms. --- # COMS 217 — COMS-217 3 Units Assembly Programming Course The organization and behavior of real computer systems at the assembly-language level. The mapping of statements and constructs in a high-level language onto sequences of machine instructions is studied, as well as the internal representation of simple data types and structures. Numerical computation is examined, noting the various data representation errors and potential procedural errors. --- # COMS 218 — COMS-218 3 Units Discrete Structures This course will introduce the discrete structures used in Computer Science, with an emphasis on their applications. Topics covered include: Functions, Relations and Sets; Basic Logic; Proof Techniques; Basics of Counting; Graphs and Trees; and Discrete Probability. --- # COUN 100 — COUN-100 3 Units College Success A course designed to assist students in obtaining the skills and knowledge necessary to reach their educational goals. Students will receive an extensive orientation to the college and its policies and programs. Students will also participate in career planning activities and be introduced to study skills in the areas of note-taking, reading skills, test-taking, and listening skills. --- # COUN 101 — COUN-101 1 Unit College Discovery A short-term, intensive course designed to help students adjust to college by orienting them to college resources and teaching them how to network with others. Students will identify and address strengths and barriers related to college success, as well as discover their own learning style and attitude. Students will also learn effective college/classroom behaviors, including listening, concentration, note-taking, and academic honesty. Self-management skills will be addressed, along with motivation, personal responsibility, and self-discipline. --- # COUN 104 — COUN-104 3 Units Foundations of Well-being The study and application of key concepts that promote sustainable well-being. Topics include: happiness, positive and negative emotions, relationships, accomplishment, stress management and vitality as they relate to the well-being of college students. --- # COUN 105 — COUN-105 1.5 Units Planning for Transfer Success An introduction to the transfer process designed to assist students in planning their long-term educational goals. Students will gain an understanding of transfer requirements, the application of admission process, degrees offered, financial aid, scholarships, housing and supportive services, which will help the student choose the "right college. --- # COUN 110 — COUN-110 3 Units Career/Life Plan A comprehensive course designed to assist students in obtaining the necessary skills and resources for effective career, educational, life planning and self-development. Students will gain an understanding of their skills, values, interests and personality type based on a variety of assessments and learn how to apply these to career decision-making and goal setting. Students will also learn job search techniques and learn how to gather and assess educational, occupational, and labor market information. --- # COUN 111 — COUN-111 1.5 Units Career Decision-Making This course will guide students through a short-term career and educational planning process, to develop the skills and resources necessary to make an informed career decision and to set realistic, achievable goals. --- # DANS 128A — DANS-128A 1-1.5 Units Salsa and Latin Social Dance I This is a dance class focusing on basic level Salsa and other Latin social partnering dances. Partners will be rotated between fellow students. The origins of each Latin dance style will be studied. --- # DANS 128B — DANS-128B 1-1.5 Units Salsa & Latin Social Dance II Level II of the Salsa and Latin Dance forms class. Students will advance their basic skills to incorporate dynamic intermediate techniques, more advanced rhythmic ability and add individualized self-expression within the techniques. History of dance forms incorporated. --- # DANS 128C — DANS-128C 1-1.5 Units Salsa & Latin Dance Teaching Assistant Course allows the advanced dance student to experience basic social dance pedagogy. --- # DANS 133 — DANS-133 1-1.5 Units Barre Fitness This is a course combining ballet barre techniques, core strength and stabilization, flexibility and conditioning techniques that help to improve the dance technique for dancers of any dance genre. Floor and barre' exercises are designed to enhance the dancer's agility, technique and overall fitness. Exercises and concepts presented in this course will enhance the performance skills of any student or athlete. --- # DANS 134 — DANS-134 1-1.5 Units Ballet Level I The Ballet level I course introduces the first time ballet student to the history of ballet, the introductory vocabulary, foot and arm positioning, proper alignment, and basic barre, center and locomotor ballet movements. --- # DANS 134B — DANS-134B 1-1.5 Units Ballet II The Level II Ballet course utilizes and builds on the technique, vocabulary, structure and historical information from the Ballet Basics course. Students will continue to accrue technique and increase their ballet vocabulary and learn level one combinations at the barre', in center floor, and in traveling combinations. --- # DANS 134D — DANS-134D 1-1.5 Units Ballet Teaching Assistant Course allows the advanced Ballet student to experience basic ballet dance pedagogy. --- # DANS 135 — DANS-135 1-1.5 Units Street Jazz (Beginning Hip Hop) Street Jazz/Beginning Hip Hop is an entry level exploration of current dance phenomena: Street Jazz. Street Jazz is hybrid dance form combining Jazz, Breaking, Funk, Party and other street dances. The class is taught from classic Jazz dance parameters for warm-up and entry level technique but adapted for the stylization of contemporary mainstream street dance. Course includes historical investigation of contributing dance forms and contemporary cultural relevance. --- # DANS 135B — DANS-135B 1-1.5 Units Street Jazz (Hip Hop) Level 2 This course is the second level of the Street Jazz/Hip Hop genre. Students apply entry level technique and advance their skill set to include improvisation, freestyle and intermediate level techniques. --- # DANS 135D — DANS-135D 1-1.5 Units St Jazz (beginning Hip Hop) Teaching Assistant Course allows the more advanced Street Jazz/Hip-Hop student to experience basic dance pedagogy as a teaching assistant. The content may include short dance compositions, demonstration, and assisting beginning dancers. --- # DANS 136 — DANS-136 1-1.5 Units Jazz Dance I Jazz Dance I focuses on entry level techniques, vocabulary, center floor stretches, isolated movements, and combinations with different rhythmic patterns. Origins of Jazz Dance in America discussed. --- # DANS 136B — DANS-136B 1-1.5 Units Jazz Dance II Level II Jazz dance course is for advanced beginner and intermediate level jazz dancers. Class builds on dance level I techniques, center floor stretches, and movement and adds small choreographic assignments and level II floor work. This course explores important historical and contemporary figures in Jazz dance. --- # DANS 136D — DANS-136D 1-1.5 Units Jazz Dance Teaching Assistant Course allows the advanced Jazz dance student to experience basic Jazz dance pedagogy. --- # DANS 137A — DANS-137A 1-1.5 Units Tap Dance 1 Learn to execute Tap dance techniques while developing rhythm, timing, and tempo in an upbeat atmosphere. We introduce beginning level form with an emphasis on rhythm and movement combinations. Tap shoes required. --- # DANS 137B — DANS-137B 1-1.5 Units Tap Dance 2 Tap dance course focuses on intermediate level technique and terminology. Course will include a stylistic observation of Tap dance legends. Tap shoes required. --- # DANS 137C — DANS-137C 1-1.5 Units Tap Dance Teaching Assistant Course allows the advanced Tap dance student to experience basic Tap dance pedagogy. --- # DANS 138 — DANS-138 1-1.5 Units Modern Dance Level I Modern Dance is a creative movement class with an emphasis on rhythmic movements, isolated movements, free expression and improvisation. This course will introduce the elemental concepts (space, time, force). Emphasis on alignment, conditioning, elementary and traditional technique. --- # DANS 138B — DANS-138B 1-1.5 Units Modern Dance II The level II Modern Dance course builds on the concepts, principles and techniques of the Level I Modern dance course. Students will advance their technical acuity, learn elementary improvisational techniques and begin to craft movement combinations. Students will begin to define the modern dance experience as "dance-as-self expression". --- # DANS 138D — DANS-138D 1-1.5 Units Modern Dance Teaching Assistant Course allows the advanced modern dance student to experience basic modern dance pedagogy. --- # DANS 140 — DANS-140 1-1.5 Units Dance Production This course is an introduction to dance production and performance. It covers basic costuming, makeup, rehearsing and performing. Basic theater and stage terminology and etiquette are introduced. Students will participate in a faculty-choreographed dance production. --- # DANS 141 — DANS-141 0.5-1.5 Units Dance Production - B This course is offered Fall and provides students with the proper production knowledge and skills, and the proper venue, to produce a dance show using all-student generated choreography. --- # DANS 142 — DANS-142 2 Units Choreography This course is an introduction to dance composition skills. It views elements of dance from a choreographic perspective. Course addresses space, time, rhythm, form, phrasing, style and thematic content. Students are required to create choreographic studies for critique and analysis. --- # DANS 154 — DANS-154 1-1.5 Units Mat Pilates Course will introduce students to the basic principles and mat exercises to develop strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and proper alignment. Cross-listed with PHYE-154. --- # DANS 154B — DANS-154B 1-1.5 Units Intermediate Pilates Intermediate course based on the work of Joseph H. Pilates with an emphasis on exercises for improved body alignment, strength and flexibility. This course will include intermediate-level mat work using mats, rings and foam rollers. Students will create a personalized Pilates Mat session. Cross-listed with PHYE-154B. --- # DANS 160 — DANS-160 3 Units Dance Appreciation This course allows the student to critically analyze and appraise dance as an art form, cultural expression, physical activity, potential profession or academic pursuit (such as Anthropology of Dance). Course will discuss the varying cultural relevance of dance, the role of dance to the individual and its importance in contemporary and historical society. --- # DANS 170 — DANS-170 3 Units Dance History The study of human dance from prehistory to present by investigating major cultural, political and economic events and the dance emerging at the time. Course begins with an investigation of dance before documentation (prehistory) progresses into early documentation / evidence of codified dance (Western-European scope), explores the socio-political aspect of dance in early American colonies, dance in the U.S. circa 1800-1900's and expression of dance in our contemporary lives. --- # DANS 199 — DANS-199 1-3 Units Dance Independent Study Independent Study course for students interested in specialized reading, research, or projects that deal with an acceptable topic in dance. --- # DART 101 — DART-101 3 Units Graphic Design Foundations Graphic Design Foundations is an introductory course with emphasis on the foundations of the Graphic Arts. Course content includes concept development, design processes, production, presentation, technical skills in both traditional and digital media, and solving visual communication problems. Projects include lettering/typography and layout/composition. --- # DART 120 — DART-120 3 Units Introduction to Digital Art This course provides an introduction to visual design concepts and contemporary professional practices in digital art using industry-standard software. Students will learn about digital art history, contemporary and historical artists, digital art across cultures and various industries. --- # DART 125 — DART-125 3 Units Animation An introductory course in the basic principles and technology of animation. Both traditional and digital animation styles will be covered with an emphasis on creating effective sequences appropriate for the subject or narrative. --- # DART 130 — DART-130 3 Units Introduction to Digital Imaging This course focuses on the creation and editing of digital images using industry standard software. Students in this course will learn to fuse traditional artistic concepts with contemporary digital tools to create original art works. For example, in this class you will create digital paintings, digital photographs, and, or digital collages. --- # DART 140 — DART-140 3 Units Drawing & Typography This course focuses on typography fundamentals, history, theory, letterforms, and type design and typography's relationship to drawing and image making. Students will use both traditional and digital media. Coursework includes the of study typographic characteristics, relationship between type and image, visual hierarchy, grid systems, and layout. Students will work with industry standard software programs such as Adobe Illustrator to create graphic designs with an emphasis on drawing and typography. --- # DART 150 — DART-150 3 Units Digital Layout and Publication This course focuses on layout and composition for digital publications; print and e-publications. Students will develop effective visual communication skills to create multi-page publications. Course content includes type, layout, hierarchy, alignment, repetition, printing processes and digital output. --- # DART 160 — DART-160 3 Units Introduction to Multimedia Introduction to Multimedia prepares students for the dynamic and everchanging landscape of design and technology. The course introduces students to the design process, creative problem solving, interactivity, and user experience. Students will solve visual problems and combine multiple forms of media such as web design, imaging, graphics, animation, audio, and text. --- # DART 170 — DART-170 3 Units Digital Video Editing This course introduces students to the creative and technical aspects of digital film and video editing. Historical developments, digital video and audio formats, techniques and theory of editing, non-linear editing skills and cinematic storytelling are covered. --- # DDGT 110 — DDGT-110 3 Units Technical Drawing Fundamentals An entry level course for students with little or no technical drawing experience. Topics covered include national and international drafting standards, drawing scales, two-dimensional geometric construction, orthographic projection, auxiliary views, sectioning, dimensioning, creation and modification of basic templates, and computer-aided drafting (CAD) using the latest version of Autodesk AutoCAD software. --- # DDGT 120 — DDGT-120 7 Units Digital Design Graphics Technology 1 The first of a four course series in the Digital Design Graphics Technology A.S. Degree program. This course enables the student to learn and apply the fundamental skills of technical drawing towards the creation of graphical engineering documents per current industry standards. Topics covered include national and international drafting standards, drawing scales, two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric construction, orthographic projection, auxiliary views, sectioning, dimensioning, external references, creation and modification of templates, computer-aided drafting (CAD), basic rever… --- # DDGT 121 — DDGT-121 7 Units Digital Design Graphics Technology 2 The second of a four course series in the Digital Design Graphics Technology A.S. Degree program. Advanced study in computer-aided drafting (CAD) three-dimensional parametric solid modeling, Boolean operations, CAD rendered images and drawings, advanced reverse engineering of parts and the engineering document revision process. Manufacturing materials and processes. Development of graphics and graphical manipulation for web and print. Development and posting of internet web pages for communication of engineering documents on department website. Students will create their own logo / brand. --- # DDGT 130 — DDGT-130 3 Units Introduction to 3D Printing This course focuses on 3D Modeling and 3D Printing for the beginner and those currently in industry. This course will cover the study of additive manufacturing as it pertains to 3D Printing. Topics covered include 3D Parametric Modeling, 3D Printing applications, and the advantages and limitations of 3D printing technology. Students will learn how to create three-dimensional parts and assemblies using the current version of the Autodesk Fusion 360 software specifically for 3D Printing. This course also provides the opportunity for students to earn the Autodesk Certificate of Training and to p… --- # DDGT 230 — DDGT-230 5 Units Digital Architectural Drafting & Design 1 The first of a two course series in Digital Architectural Drafting and Design. This course enables the student to learn and apply fundamental skills towards the creation of graphical architectural documents per current industry standards using Building Information Modeling (BIM). This class focuses on, but is not limited to, residential design. Topics include building codes, symbology, floor plans, sectional views, interior/exterior elevations, and 3D rendering as relates to residential architecture and design using the latest release of the Autodesk Revit software. --- # DDGT 231 — DDGT-231 5 Units Digital Architectural Drafting & Design 2 The second of a two-course series in Digital Architectural Drafting and Design. This course enables the student to learn and apply advanced skills towards the creation of graphical architectural documents per current industry standards using Building Information Modeling (BIM). This class focuses on, but is not limited to, commercial design. Topics include advanced study of digital graphic representations used by the architectural field, building codes, symbology, floor plans, sectional views, interior/exterior elevations, and 3D rendering as relates to commercial architecture and design usin… --- # DDGT 240 — DDGT-240 7 Units Digital Design Graphics Technology 3 The third of a four course series in the Digital Design Graphics Technology A.S. Degree program. This course enables the student to learn and apply mechanical computer-aided design (CAD) drafting skills and techniques to working drawings including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD+T) and weldment symbology. Additional topics include external references and reverse engineering of assemblies. A study of 3D Printing. Students will print to the 3D Printer and retain the printed model. A study of 3ds Max for design visualization including: modeling, materials, lighting, rigging, animation… --- # DDGT 241 — DDGT-241 7 Units Digital Design Graphics Technology 4 The last of a four course series in the Digital Design Graphics Technology A.S. Degree program. Study in technical 3D animation, video editing, and compositing. Study of Adobe After Effects as a tool for video compositing, motion graphics design, and animation. Students will work together on a group project showcasing all of the skills they have learned in the two year program. Students will put together and post a resume and portfolio with animated demo reel on their student websites. Students will prepare for "Autodesk Certified Professional Exams. --- # EART 110 — EART-110 4 Units Earth Science An introduction to the essentials of Earth Science with a laboratory. Topics include the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. The focus is on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. --- # ECON 100 — ECON-100 3 Units Principles of Macroeconomics An introductory course focusing on aggregate economic analysis. Topics include: aggregate measures of economic activity, macroeconomic equilibrium, money and financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics, and economic growth. --- # ECON 101 — ECON-101 3 Units Principles of Microeconomics This is an introductory course focusing on choices of individual economic decision-makers. Topics include scarcity, specialization and trade, market equilibrium, elasticity, production and cost theory, market structures, factor markets, and market failure. --- # ECON 120 — ECON-120 3 Units Economic History of the U.S A survey of the economic development of the United States from colonial times to the present, with emphasis on the relationship of economic activities to social and political development. --- # EDUC 100 — EDUC-100 3 Units Teaching as a Profession This course explores teaching as a profession in K-12 education. Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary educational issues, California's content standards and frameworks, and teacher performance standards. In addition to class time, the course requires a minimum of 54 hours of structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms that represent California's diverse student population, and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus-approved certificated classroom… --- # ENGI 110 — ENGI-110 3 Units Introduction to Engineering This course introduces the major engineering disciplines, engineering decision-making and ethics, and factors for success in academic and professional settings. It provides general knowledge of engineering design, communications, problem solving, fundamental physical concepts, and computational engineering tools. Presents the relationship of engineering to materials, the environment, and mathematics. Speakers, field trips, and classroom activities expose students to the many ways engineering affects our lives and the variety of roles of engineers in society. Recommended for both technical and… --- # ENGI 122 — ENGI-122 4 Units Engineering Graphics & Design Introduction to the engineering design process and graphical communications tools used by engineers. The fundamentals of orthographic projection, pictorial sketching, dimensioning and tolerancing, and their application in the solution of engineering problems. Use of the computer-aid design package, and AutoCAD, as an analysis, design and documentation tool. --- # ENGI 160 — ENGI-160 3 Units Programming With MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists This course teaches computer programming using the MATLAB's syntax, control, and data structures. It includes object oriented programming techniques, introduces numerical techniques for scientific and engineering applications, and emphasizes optimal programming practices. Various aspects of the software life-cycle, including design, documentation, implementation, debugging, testing, and maintenance are introduced. Case studies and software projects are significant parts of the course. --- # ENGI 199 — ENGI-199 1-3 Units Independent Study in Engineering Study an area of engineering of special interest to student. May include advanced studies and projects begun in other engineering course or engineering related studies not normally included in formal course work. --- # ENGI 240 — ENGI-240 4 Units Properties of Materials This is an introductory course on the properties of engineering materials and how their overall properties relate to internal structure. Topics include: atomic structure and bonding; crystal structure; phases and phase diagrams; properties (mechanical, electrical, magnetic, optical) and structure of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites; mechanical deformation and fracture; taxonomy systems; corrosion and processing methods. --- # ENGI 241 — ENGI-241 3 Units Engineering Mechanics: Statics This course is a study of rigid bodies in static equilibrium when acted upon by forces and couples in two-dimensional and three-dimensional space. Topics include analysis of equilibrium of rigid bodies, trusses, frames, and machines, as well as the calculation of centers of mass, centroids, friction, distributed forces, beams, shear and moment diagrams, and moments of inertia. --- # ENGI 242 — ENGI-242 4 Units Circuits 1 An introductory course in the analysis of linear circuits containing resistors, inductors, capacitors, independent and dependent voltage, and current sources. Analysis techniques are developed from Kirchhoff's network theorems and include node and loop methods, superposition and source transformations. Thevenin's and Norton's theorems are applied to DC and AC circuits. Differential equations are used to find transient response. Periodic waveform analysis including evaluation of average and rms values. AC analysis techniques include sinusoids and phasors, the concept of impedance, frequency re… --- # ENGL C1000 — ENGL-C1000 4 Units Academic Reading and Writing In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. --- # ENGL C1001 — ENGL-C1001 3 Units Critical Thinking and Writing In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL-C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. --- # ENGL 115 — ENGL-115 3 Units Introduction to Media Writing This course teaches theory and practice of writing news and feature stories using accepted journalistic practices, including common story structures, interview strategies, legal and ethical issues, grammar, and style. --- # ENGL 116 — ENGL-116 1 Unit Publications Lab Students in this laboratory course will produce a newsletter, news website, or literary magazine. This course covers critical evaluation, review and selection of material for content as well as media ethics, writing, editing, design, multimedia, social media and other skills. --- # ENGL 120A — ENGL-120A 3 Units Reading and Composition Stretch 1 English 120A is the first semester of a two-semester sequence developing expository, narrative, and argumentative writing based on reading and analysis of essays and other college-level texts. This course emphasizes critical reading and thinking skills along with instruction in writing academic essays, including the concepts of coherence, clarity, and unity. 5,000 to 6,000 words of writing are required. --- # ENGL 120B — ENGL-120B 3 Units Reading and Composition Stretch 2 English 120B is the second semester of a two-semester sequence developing expository, narrative, argumentative, and researched writing based on reading and analysis of essays and other college-level texts. This course emphasizes critical reading and thinking skills along with instruction in research strategies and writing academic essays, including the concepts of coherence, clarity, and unity. A minimum of 6,000-8,000 words of writing is required. --- # ENGL 121 — ENGL-121 3 Units Advanced Composition and Literary Analysis English 121 instructs students in expository writing based on the reading of literary works from a variety of periods and genres. Texts range from drama of the Ancient Greek, Renaissance, and Modern periods; poetry from the 16th to the 21st centuries; and fiction from the 19th to 21st centuries. This course emphasizes critical analysis of texts and revision of student writing. A minimum of 6,000 to 8,000 words of writing is required. --- # ENGL 123 — ENGL-123 4 Units Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking About Literature This course develops critical thinking, reading, and writing skills through the study of logical reasoning, the analysis of literary texts and the generation of written arguments. Literature will provide subject matter for approximately 6,000-8,000 words of argumentative essays; however, the course will emphasize the abilities to analyze, criticize and reason inductively and deductively. --- # ENGL 158 — ENGL-158 1-3 Units Dramatic Literature: The Stage on the Page This course explores plays and other dramatic works with an emphasis on how the written word becomes embodied on the stage. Figurative language, character development, and cultural contexts will be examined for how they inform performances and theatrical production. This class is frequently taught in tandem with Theater Arts 158, but it is a separate course. --- # ENGL 200 — ENGL-200 3 Units Introduction to Creative Writing 1 An introductory course in the practice of creative writing, including work in creative nonfiction, short fiction, and poetry. Emphasis is placed on learning and practicing the basic elements of craft and closely examining the work of published writers and students. There will be some use of workshop format to critique student work. --- # ENGL 201 — ENGL-201 3 Units Introduction to Creative Writing 2 An intermediate course in the practice of creative writing, including work in creative nonfiction, short fiction, and poetry. Emphasis is placed on learning and practicing elements of craft and closely examining the work of published writers and students. There will be some use of workshop format to critique student work. --- # ENGL 202 — ENGL-202 3 Units Introduction to Creative Writing 3 An advanced course in the practice of creative writing, including work in creative nonfiction, short fiction and poetry. Emphasis is placed on learning and practicing elements of craft and closely examining the work of published writers and students. There will be some use of workshop format to critique student work. --- # ENGL 203 — ENGL-203 3 Units Poetry Workshop 1 A course designed to teach the craft of reading and writing poetry. Poets will meet in a workshop environment where they will complete weekly reading assignments and write poems based on assignments that facilitate knowledge of the craft of poetry. Students will also learn creative writing workshop techniques as they exchange suggestions on their work in progress as part of workshops. Written critiques of poems and instruction in poetic technique will be provided by the instructor. --- # ENGL 205 — ENGL-205 3 Units Fiction Workshop English 205 focuses on the craft and practice of fiction, including the study of various fictional forms such as short stories, short-short stories (or sudden fiction), and novels, as well as a variety of genres and narrative purposes. In addition to studying strategies and techniques of fiction, students will also focus on author point-of-view and subject position, and the historical and social contexts of writing. Students will create their own works of fiction, and they will read, discuss, and write extensively about contemporary works which reflect canonical, marginalized, and underrepres… --- # ENGL 213 — ENGL-213 3 Units Survey of British Literature 1 This course focuses on reading and analyzing major works of British literature from the Anglo Saxon and Medieval periods through the eighteenth century. Literature will be reviewed in relation to its historical, political, social, and artistic contexts and its relevance to our times. Written exams and critical papers are required. --- # ENGL 214 — ENGL-214 3 Units Survey British Literature 2 Reading and discussion of major works of British literature from the nineteenth century through the present. Review of the literature in relation to its historical, political, religious, social, and literary contexts and its influence upon and pertinence to our times. --- # ENGL 215 — ENGL-215 3 Units Survey of American Literature 1 This course introduces students to America's literary traditions from their beginnings to the second half of the 19th century. Literature will be examined alongside its historical, philosophical, social, political, regional, and aesthetic contexts. --- # ENGL 216 — ENGL-216 3 Units Survey of American Literature 2 This course introduces students to a wide range of American authors and their relationship to major literary and intellectual movements from the second half of the nineteenth century to the present. Literature will be considered alongside the historical, social, and aesthetic contexts of the United States. --- # ENGL 220 — ENGL-220 3 Units Shakespeare: Introduction The course offers reading and discussion of representative Shakespearean comedies, tragedies, and histories, as well as other selected plays and poems. The class examines changing texts and performances of Shakespeare's plays from the sixteenth century through the present. Students review the literature in relation to its diverse social, historical, political, religious, cultural, artistic, and literary contexts as well as in relation to its contemporary influence. --- # ENGL 224 — ENGL-224 3 Units Survey of Native American Literature This course examines the unique literary contributions of Native American writers. Emphasis is placed on the living experience as expressed through Native works of nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and film, from pre-contact civilization to present day tribal cultures. --- # ENGL 226 — ENGL-226 3 Units Survey of African American Literature This course surveys African American prose, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction from its roots in the vernacular tradition to the present. It examines the evolution of African American artistic expressions and literary movements with particular attention to the historical, political and cultural contexts surrounding them. Emphasis is placed on the multiplicity of voices that comprise African American communities in the U.S. --- # ENGL 228 — ENGL-228 3 Units Chicano and Latinx Literature This course surveys Mexican American and Latino/a influences in American Literature, introducing major authors, movements and themes. Coursework emphasizes Hispanic cultural perspectives and the diversity of Latinx communities and voices in the United States. --- # ENGL 230 — ENGL-230 3 Units The Graphic Novel This course is a survey of graphic literature as literary and artistic form. The course will examine conventions of form and genre so students can explore the types of stories being told through this unique, vital medium and the effects they have on the reader. The course will also review the literary and artistic techniques used in composing graphic narratives, and use formal analysis and critical approaches to analyze the ways historical, social, economic, psychological, and aesthetic forces shape graphic literature. Focus will be on graphic novels, but will also explore other graphic narra… --- # ENGL 231 — ENGL-231 3 Units Literature and Sexuality This course explores literary representations of sexuality and the erotic. Students will read and analyze texts that both reflect and challenge queer and normative identities, with attention to cultural and political issues surrounding sex, gender, and orientation. --- # ENGL 232 — ENGL-232 3 Units Dystopian Literature This course surveys the genre of dystopian literature: works set in a speculative bad-place (dys-topos). Study will include classic and contemporary works; major writers and themes of dystopian literature and an exploration of why dystopian literature has captured the contemporary cultural imagination. --- # ENVS 115 — ENVS-115 3 Units Introduction to Environmental Science Introduction to environmental issues from a scientific perspective and the role of science in finding sustainable solutions. Focus is on understanding the physical, chemical, and biological processes of the Earth System and the interaction between humans and these processes. Topics include ecological principles, biodiversity, human population growth, climate change, management of renewable and non-renewable energy, water, land, soil, mineral resources, and waste management. --- # ESL 108 — ESL-108 5 Units ESL College Composition and Reading This course provides an integrated approach to reading and writing for highly advanced English-language learners to prepare them for transfer-level English. Students will engage in college level work; practice critical reading, writing, and thinking skills; and improve their vocabulary and study skills. Students will also actively engage with their peers, read and interact with a variety of college-level texts, and complete both formal and informal writing assignments connected to these readings. The course will also cover grammar concepts and revision and editing methods specific to English-… --- # ETHS 100 — ETHS-100 3 Units Ethnic Studies 1 This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of Native American, African American, Chicanx/Latinx American, and Asian Pacific Islander American communities from the 1500s to the 1800s. Drawing upon artistic, philosophical, religious, social, historical, and political perspectives, this course analyzes core concepts of Ethnic Studies, explores the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, class, and ability, emphasizes resistance and liberation, and examines the impact of these communities on the development of the United States from the 1500s to the 1800s. --- # ETHS 101 — ETHS-101 3 Units Ethnic Studies 2 This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of Native American, African American, Chicanx/Latinx American, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Arab American communities from the 1800s to the present. Drawing upon artistic, philosophical, religious, social, historical, and political perspectives, this course analyzes core concepts of Ethnic Studies, explores the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, class, and ability, emphasizes resistance and liberation, and examines the impact of these communities on the development of the United States. --- # ETHS 111 — ETHS-111 3 Units Native American Studies This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of Native Americans from the 1600s to the present. Drawing upon artistic, philosophical, religious, social, historical, and political perspectives, this course examines the diverse customs, cultural beliefs, and long-standing history of self-governance and leadership among tribal nations. Students will also examine recent scholarship and social justice movements that focus on Indigenous resurgence, resilience, and futurity. --- # ETHS 112 — ETHS-112 3 Units African American Studies This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of African American culture from the 1600s to the present. Drawing upon artistic, philosophical, religious, social, historical, and political perspectives, this course: analyzes core concepts of African American Studies; explores the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, class, and ability; emphasizes resistance and liberation; and examines the impact of the African American community on the development of the United States. --- # ETHS 113 — ETHS-113 3 Units Chicanx Studies Chicanx Studies This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of the Chicanx community from the pre-Cuauhtemoc period to the present. Drawing upon artistic, philosophical, religious, social, historical, and political perspectives, this course: analyzes core concepts of Chicanx Studies; explores the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, class, and ability; emphasizes resistance and liberation; and examines the impact of the Chicanx community on the development of the United States. --- # ETHS 114 — ETHS-114 3 Units Women's Ethnic Heritage in the United States This course is an interdisciplinary survey of the ethnic heritage(s) of women throughout the United States, including but not restricted to: Native American, African American, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Chicanx/Latinx American women, as well as Muslim women from various ethnic backgrounds. Drawing upon literature, film, and the arts, this course: analyzes core concepts of Ethnic Studies in relation to the ethnic heritage of women in the United States; explores the intersectional identities of women including of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, class, and ability; emphas… --- # ETHS 115 — ETHS-115 3 Units Critical Mixed Race Studies Critical Mixed Race Studies provides an interdisciplinary survey of the experiences of multiracial Americans. As the core concepts of Critical Mixed Race Studies are analyzed, this course: explores the intersection of mixed race identity as they relate to gender, sexuality, religion, class, and ability; examines racial formations in the U.S. that shaped the experiences of racial and ethnic groups in relation to each other as well as the experiences of mixed race people; assesses the representation of mixed race people; and explores liberatory strategies embraced by multiracial Americans. --- # ETHS 160 — ETHS-160 3 Units Critical Asian Pacific Islander American Studies: Filipina/X/O Experience in the United States This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of Filipina/x/o Americans from the 1500s to the present. Drawing upon artistic, philosophical, religious, social, historical, and political perspectives, this course analyzes core concepts of Filipina/x/o American Studies, explores the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, class, and ability, emphasizes resistance and liberation, and examines the impact of Filipina/x/o Americans on the development of the United States. --- # ETHS 161 — ETHS-161 3 Units Asian Pacific Islander American Studies This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of Asian Pacific Islander Americans from the 1500s to the present. Drawing upon artistic, philosophical, religious, social, historical, and political perspectives, this course analyzes core concepts of Asian Pacific Islander American Studies, explores the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, class, and ability, emphasizes resistance and liberation, and examines the impact of Asian Pacific Islander Americans on the development of the United States. --- # FILM 100 — FILM-100 3 Units Survey and Appreciation of Film This course is an introduction to the history and elements of filmmaking such as narrative, mise-en-scene, cinematography, acting, editing, and sound as well as approaches to film criticism. --- # FILM 101 — FILM-101 3 Units Introduction to Film Production This course is designed to introduce you to the creative process of filmmaking. We will study all aspects of production from the conceptualization of ideas and scripting, to the basic production equipment and their functions, and finally the production and post-production processes. Assignments will emphasize visualization, shooting style, and production organization. Presentation of ideas in both the written word and visual media are integral to the production of creative media, and the coursework for the class is designed to help you develop the basic skills to ultimately work on set as a m… --- # FILM 102 — FILM-102 3 Units Survey of Film and Media The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the history, structure, and function of the Mass Media, including print, broadcast, visual, and digital forms. In an effort to increase media literacy and become more informed and discerning media consumers, the course will introduce students to a diverse array of media texts including films, television shows, advertisements, newspapers, magazines, music videos, audio recordings, social media, and the Internet. Particular attention throughout the course will be paid to mass communication issues relating to diverse political, cultural, and soci… --- # FILM 105 — FILM-105 3 Units Film History: 1895-1949 This course will examine the evolution of film as a cultural medium, from its origins at the turn of the century, to its early development as a social force by the 1940's. Students will explore the history of film technology, its major social and political movements, seminal directors and performers, and the development of its narrative structure. --- # FILM 106 — FILM-106 3 Units Film History: 1950s to Present This course will examine the evolution of film as a cultural medium, from the postwar 1950's to its current climate. Students will explore the history of film technology, its major social and political movements, seminal directors and performers, and the development of its narrative structure. --- # FILM 110 — FILM-110 3 Units Culture and Gender in Film This course covers the perspectives and contributions of diverse cultural, ethnic and gender groups to American life through the art of film. Students in this course will study films by and about African Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and other cultural groups such as Euro-Americans, Jewish Americans and Arab Americans. They will also analyze the representations of ethnicity gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical and mental challenges in film. --- # FILM 115 — FILM-115 3 Units World Cinema This course will survey the historical, social, and artistic development of cinema around the globe, introducing a range of international films, movements, and traditions. --- # FILM 117 — FILM-117 3 Units Director's Cinema This course examines the historical and artistic career of a seminal director in cinema history. Possible subjects include Martin Scorsese, Alfred Hitchcock, Francis Ford Coppola, and Woody Allen. --- # FILM 120 — FILM-120 3 Units Horror Film This course offers an in-depth examination of the popular horror film through an analysis of its historical evolution, major theories, aesthetics and conventions, and the impact of its role as a reflection of culture society. --- # FILM 121 — FILM-121 3 Units Film Comedy This course offers an in-depth examination of the comedy film through an analysis of its historical evolution, major theories, aesthetics and conventions, and its role as a reflection of culture and society. --- # FILM 125 — FILM-125 3 Units Film Musicals This course covers the historical, social, and artistic development of the film musical from the 1920s to the present. --- # FILM 130 — FILM-130 3 Units Introduction to Non-Fiction/Reality Production The goal of this course is to familiarize students with Non-Fiction/Reality production theory and practice. The course will challenge students to develop a critical eye, and deepen their appreciation of the many different modes of Non-Fiction/Reality film and television. In addition, at the end of the semester, each student will produce and direct a short Non-Fiction/Reality film or TV show to be exhibited in class. We will consider the Non-Fiction/Reality as an art form, a cultural artifact, a mode for social change, and as a means for representing cultures. In-class screenings will explore… --- # FILM 141 — FILM-141 3 Units Introduction to Audio Production This course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice of audio production for radio, television, film and digital recording applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of sound design and aesthetics, microphone use, and digital recording equipment. Students gain hands on experience recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio. Upon completion, students will have basic knowledge of applied audio concepts, production workflow, equipment functions, and audio editing software. --- # FREN 120 — FREN-120 5 Units First Semester French The first part of a four semester sequence of UC/CSU transfer level French courses integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in real world contexts. Cultural perspectives and practices are also addressed. --- # FREN 121 — FREN-121 5 Units Second Semester French The second part of a four-semester sequence of transfer-level French courses. Continued work on language communication integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in real world contexts. Ongoing development of cultural awareness. --- # GEOG 101 — GEOG-101 3 Units World Regional Geography Survey of the world's culture regions and nations as interpreted by geographers, including physical, cultural, and economic features. Emphasis on spatial and historical influences on population growth, transportation networks, and natural environments. Identification and importance of significant features of regions. --- # GEOG 110 — GEOG-110 3 Units Physical Geography A basic geography course emphasizing physical elements of the human environment. The course includes earth-sun relationships, maps, global time, land forms, oceans, soils, natural vegetation, weather, and climatic regions of the world. --- # GEOG 120 — GEOG-120 3 Units Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Fundamental study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its applications to spatial data management. Introduces identification and acquisition of GIS data, assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), spatial analysis and modeling with GIS project to apply skills and build a map portfolio. --- # GEOG 121 — GEOG-121 3 Units Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intermediate Geographic Information Systems builds upon the knowledge and skills learned in GEOG-120. Students develop more advanced analysis skills in GIS software. Reinforces practical applications and geographic concepts and techniques related to a Geographic Information System (GIS), including geographic coordinate systems, raster data processing and management, spatial databases, geoprocessing, digitizing various types of spatial analysis. Students learn how to implement techniques through completion of practical exercises. --- # GEOG 130 — GEOG-130 3 Units Data Acquisition and Management in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Introduces variety of data formats used in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the concepts of data collection and data management in geospatial analysis. Examines quantitative techniques for collection, classification, management of geographical data, and publication of geospatial services. --- # GEOG 131 — GEOG-131 3 Units Remote Sensing Introduction to remote sensing of the Earth. Content includes physical principles on which remote sensing is based, history and future trends, sensors and their characteristics, image data sources, and image classification, interpretation and analysis techniques. An end of semester project will allow students to apply learned skills. Course material used are based upon the United States Department of Labor's Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GCTM). --- # GEOL 110 — GEOL-110 3 Units Physical Geology Uses of geology in society; the nature of rocks and minerals; the dynamic nature of our planet is explored, including mountain building processes, volcanoes, faulting; plate tectonics; earthquakes; geologic time and surface land forming processes. --- # GEOL 111 — GEOL-111 1 Unit Physical Geology Laboratory This is a laboratory course to supplement Geology 110. The course investigates minerals and rocks and includes the use of topographic maps and profiles as well as three-dimensional aerial photographs in analyzing landforms and geologic structures. The interpretation of geologic maps, cross sections and exercises on geologic processes are all included. --- # HCTM 100 — HCTM-100 2 Units Sanitation and Safety This class provides students with the basic principles of food safety and sanitation as they apply to food service operations. Includes instruction on federal, state, and local sanitation regulations; personal hygiene; HACCP protocol; microbiology; preventing foodborne illnesses through flow of food systems; development and management of a comprehensive cleaning and sanitizing program; and basic concepts of workplace safety. Also includes training on responsible alcohol service. National Restaurant Association ServSafe Test will be given as a course assessment and certification may be receive… --- # HCTM 110 — HCTM-110 3 Units Introduction to Professional Culinary Arts & Kitchen Operations Through a combination of lecture and lab sessions, students are introduced to fundamental culinary principles, techniques and operations. Students are introduced to and apply skills in product identification, ingredient handling, recipe costing, commercial recipe development, cooking fundamentals and professional standards of commercial kitchen operations. Cross-listed with HOSP-110. --- # HCTM 111 — HCTM-111 3 Units Introduction to Baking & Pastry This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles of baking procedures for preparing baked goods, pastries, and desserts. Students gain knowledge and understanding of baking science. Products include yeast breads, Danish pastry, croissants, puff pastry, tortes and fine cakes, tarts and pies, and chocolate work. Emphasis is placed on production of high quality products and professional presentation. --- # HCTM 112 — HCTM-112 3 Units Garde Manger: Intermediate Professional Culinary Cookery This course focuses on the next level of professional culinary arts, with emphasis on both modern and classical techniques. Topics include hors d'oeuvres, canapes, salads, brining, pickling, curing, and smoking. This course will also include basic charcuterie, the use of forcemeats as it relates to sausage making and meat based pates. There will also be an emphasis on these approaches within the realm of vegetarian cookery. --- # HCTM 120 — HCTM-120 3 Units Introduction to Hospitality Management A beginning course presenting an overview of the hospitality industry with all its segments. This overview will include lodging, restaurants, food and beverage, tourism and recreation, and other operational areas of the hospitality industry. --- # HCTM 121 — HCTM-121 3 Units Hospitality Cost Control Analyzing and managing: food, beverage, labor and other costs within a hospitality operation. Emphasis on problem solving, applying cost control techniques to maximize profits while managing expenses. Topics include: establishing standards, cost-volume-profit-analysis, forecasting, purchasing and storage controls, menu costing and pricing, theft prevention and labor control. --- # HCTM 122 — HCTM-122 3 Units Principles of Hotel Administration Principles of Hotel Administration will provide a history and structure of the lodging industry. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of managing and effectively supervising lodging and hotel operations. --- # HCTM 124 — HCTM-124 3 Units Hospitality Law This course will provide industry-specific legal fundamentals to students and practicing professionals in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries. This course will focus on developing the critical skills needed to anticipate and reduce potential liability in hospitality establishments. --- # HCTM 125 — HCTM-125 3 Units Food, Beverage & Restaurant Management This course offers instruction, core competencies, and support activities for students who desire to become professionals in preparing to begin or advance their careers in the restaurant, hospitality, and foodservice industries. --- # HCTM 126 — HCTM-126 3 Units Cultures and Cuisines This course explores cuisines with a focus on the geographic, historic, cultural, religious, and economic influences that shape food availability and consumption. Students will examine how diversity shapes cultural food patterns. Additionally, this course will examine women's contribution to the culinary world. --- # HCTM 190 — HCTM-190 3 Units Culinary Internship 1 A program designed to permit culinary students to work in the food industry applying what have learned in professional kitchen, food truck, or food service environment. This could include edu-tourism, media publications or culinary school operations. Course requires 162 hours of paid work or volunteer work, that must be pre-approved by the instructor of record. --- # HCTM 210 — HCTM-210 2 Units Winery Chef This course prepares students for work as a winery executive chef or winery sous chef. Students will learn how to create and deliver a food program for a typical winery. The course includes a look at sweet and savory food programs and the role of the chef in edu-tourism and winery hospitality. --- # HCTM 250 — HCTM-250 12 Units Advanced Culinary The Advanced Culinary course is a fast-paced 18-week intensive program that follows a curriculum designed to build on itself. Culinary techniques learned are repeated throughout the program to enforce the mastery required to be a successful professional culinarian or fine-dining chef. --- # HCTM 290 — HCTM-290 3 Units Culinary Internship 2 A program designed to permit culinary students to work in a lead or advanced position in the food industry applying what have learned in professional kitchen, food truck, or food service environment. This could include edu-tourism or publication. Course requires 120 hours of volunteer work or 150 hours of paid work. --- # HELH 100 — HELH-100 3 Units Community First Aid & Safety This course involves the theory and detailed demonstration of the first aid care of the injured. The student will learn to assess the condition of a victim and incorporate proper treatment. Standard first aid, CPR, and AED certification(s) will be granted upon successful completion of requirements --- # HELH 106 — HELH-106 3 Units Personal & Community Health This course provides an overview of the personal and social aspects of health, while analyzing the interaction and effects of behavioral, environmental, social, spiritual, occupational, and physical factors. Students in this course apply the basic principles of wellness and health science to develop an informed, personal approach to mental and physical health. topics will include nutrition, exercise, weight control, stress management, mental health, violence prevention, reproductive health, aging and environmental hazards and safety. --- # HELH 109 — HELH-109 3 Units Sport Nutrition & Weight Management This course is designed to provide students with a foundation of optimal nutrition for health and fitness. Focus is on importance of nutrients in a healthy diet for sports and weight management; appropriate 'fueling' for increased endurance; basics of energy metabolism and maximizing body fat loss; and skills to identify nutrition quackery and fad diets. Appropriate for all skill levels. --- # HELH 115 — HELH-115 3 Units Health and Social Justice This course provides an introduction to the health inequities in the United States that stem from unequal living conditions. Students will explore the impacts of education, economic status, race and ethnicity and gender impact one's health. basic skills necessary for advocating for health and social justice will be theoretically demonstrated. --- # HEOC 100 — HEOC-100 3 Units Basic Anatomy & Physiology Introductory lecture course in Anatomy and Physiology. Required for Vocational Nursing, Psychiatric Technician and Paramedic Programs. --- # HEOC 101 — HEOC-101 3 Units Pharmacology Pharmacology 101 introduces students to the general principles and application of pharmacology. Topics include drug classifications, indications, side effects and interactions. Drug dosage calculations will be reviewed. This course is a prerequisite for the Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician Programs. --- # HEOC 171 — HEOC-171 3 Units Medical Terminology This course will provide a foundation for recognition and use of the words and general medical terminology. The language and terminology will focus on the terms and concepts found in the sciences and medical/healthcare careers in medical offices, medical facilities, and in the general healthcare workforce. --- # HEOC 172 — HEOC-172 2 Units Basic Nutrition Proper nutrition for optimum health and well being. Enables the student to plan proper food selections in health and disease. Required for Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician Program. --- # HIST 120 — HIST-120 3 Units United States History 1 Survey of the political, economic, intellectual, social and cultural history of the United States from the colonial era to 1877. --- # HIST 121 — HIST-121 3 Units United States History 2 Survey of the political, social, economic, intellectual and cultural history of the United States from the end of the Civil War (1865) to the present day. --- # HIST 122 — HIST-122 3 Units World History 1 A global survey of world civilizations from the earliest human societies, through the transition to early civilizations, up to the 16th Century and the Renaissance. Emphasis will be placed on the social, political, economic, cultural and religious forces within the civilizations of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, the interaction among those civilizations, and their impact on the contemporary world. --- # HIST 123 — HIST-123 3 Units World History 2 A global survey of the world civilizations from the 15th century to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the social, political, economic, cultural and religious forces within the civilizations of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, the interaction among those civilizations, and their impact on and legacy to the contemporary world. --- # HIST 140 — HIST-140 3 Units History of Modern Latin America Survey of the political, economic, social and intellectual evolution of post-colonial, 19th-20th Century Latin America. --- # HIST 142 — HIST-142 3 Units History of Mexico A survey of Mexican history from the Pre-Columbian era to the present, with emphasis on social, political, and economic history. Topics covered include: indigenous populations, Spanish colonization, independence and revolution, reconstruction, relations with the United States, and contemporary life. --- # HIST 145 — HIST-145 3 Units California History The course surveys California history from its earliest settlement to the present. It addresses political, economic, social, and cultural developments that accompanied the state's transformation from the Native American through the Spanish, Mexican, and American periods, and examines how national and global events influenced these developments. --- # HIST 150 — HIST-150 3 Units History of American Women 1600-1900 A survey of the experiences and contributions of women in the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the U.S. from the pre-colonial period to the end of the 19th century. This course will include study of diverse groups of women, including Native Americans, African Americans, Latinas, and Asian Americans. --- # HIST 152 — HIST-152 3 Units History of American Women Since 1900 A survey of the experiences, perspectives, and contributions of women in the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the U.S. during the twentieth century. This course will include study of diverse groups of women, including Native Americans, African Americans, Latinas, and Asian Americans. --- # HIST 165 — HIST-165 3 Units African American History Survey of the African American experience from the colonial era to the present day. Examines the contributions of African Americans to the social, cultural, intellectual and economic development of the United States. --- # HSRV 120 — HSRV-120 3 Units Introduction to Human Services The course is an introduction to the social welfare field and explores the historical, cultural and societal aspects of the social work profession. The course will introduce the essential helping skills of human service workers. The broad career opportunities within social services will be examined and a candid look at the demands and strains of choosing a social service career will be explored. --- # HSRV 122 — HSRV-122 3 Units Helping Skills in Human Services An introduction to helping skills and interview techniques necessary for paraprofessionals, volunteers and students working in the Human Services field. Students will learn basic communication skills to effectively support and guide persons who need assistance from social, educational and health service systems. Sensitivity and awareness of the client's diverse needs during an interview will be emphasized. --- # HSRV 124 — HSRV-124 3 Units Working With Diverse Populations A course examining the historical and current values, problems, issues, concerns, and support needs of special population groups including, but not limited to age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, immigration status, socioeconomic status, physical or psychiatric disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The role of power in the helping relationship will be examined with regard to social and cultural identities and viewing both the service provider and the client within the context of the larger society. Emphasis is on the importance of self-awareness and examining personal biases… --- # HSRV 126 — HSRV-126 3 Units Case Management in Human Services The course provides training in case management skills to implement with clients in a variety of human service organizations. Students will learn the practical aspects of case management: intake interviews, assessment, organization and design of a case plan, implementation and follow up. Advocacy skills will be reviewed and an overview of legal and ethical issues and professional development activities of human service specialists will be examined. --- # HSRV 130 — HSRV-130 3 Units Crisis Intervention in Human Services This course will include strategies and techniques in crisis intervention and the effects of trauma for individuals training to work in the helping profession including how to conduct intake interviews; provide information, referrals, and documentation; and utilize the essential active listening skills for people in crisis. Topics covered overview of crisis and trauma, suicide prevention, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health, cross-cultural competencies, and legal issues including confidentiality. --- # HSRV 131 — HSRV-131 3 Units Introduction to Group Process An introduction to educational and process groups in human services and addiction treatment work settings including theoretical foundation, stages and processes; roles, responsibilities and ethics; strategies and techniques for facilitating group process. Students practice and demonstrate competencies through participation and demonstration of group work. --- # HSRV 135 — HSRV-135 3 Units Introduction to Public Child Welfare This course provides an overview of child welfare services. The course reviews the history, mission, and scope of child welfare services (i.e., prevention, investigation, court process, out of home care, emancipation, and adoption services) and practices. This will include identifying child maltreatment, assessing family needs and strengths and risk. Best-practice interventions for children, youth, and families including assessment, case planning, and case management and prevention services will be explored. --- # HSRV 137 — HSRV-137 3 Units Trauma-Informed Interventions This course is designed to provide an overview of trauma informed treatment. Student will explore the context in which services are delivered and the roles of treatment providers in different agencies. Students will review several evidence-based treatments and the effectiveness of those treatments for various populations. --- # HSRV 190 — HSRV-190 3 Units Human Services Field Internship 1 This course is the supervised fieldwork practicum that actively involves students at a supervised human service site. Students apply and integrate the values, knowledge, and skills learned in the classroom through direct, hands-on experience in a human services agency. Special attention is given to individual, group, and family counseling. --- # HUMA 125 — HUMA-125 3 Units Introduction to Latin American Studies Introduction to Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary course drawing upon the artistic, philosophical, religious, social and historical aspects of Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean to understand the moral and aesthetic values amongst various Latin American cultures from the Pre-Columbian era to the present. This course will also examine the relationship of Latin American and Caribbean communities in the United States with their countries/regions of origin. --- # HUMA 151 — HUMA-151 3 Units Global Women's Ethnic Heritage This course is an exploration of concepts related to the understanding of ethnic heritage. Literature, film and the arts will be surveyed to demonstrate the power of one's heritage in constructing meaning for oneself in the world. Students will have the opportunity to observe how they view their own cultures, and to think critically about how their ethnic identity affects their sense of self and consequently, their choices. They will also exchange stories and observations about others' cultures, and in so doing examine their own ideas and assumptions about others' ethnicities. --- # HUMA 166 — HUMA-166 3 Units Environmental Justice and the Humanities Environmental Justice and the Humanities is an interdisciplinary course covering environmental and social justice issues on a local and global scale. This course will: 1) connect environmental justice in the humanities to global environmental concerns, 2) explore how communities of color (such as Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Chicanx/Latinx Americans) resist against social injustices relevant to environmental concerns, and 3) create innovative methods to help build an environmentally equitable society. --- # HUMA 174 — HUMA-174 3 Units Culture and Gender in Theater This course explores the contributions and perspectives of various cultural, ethnic and gender groups to contemporary American drama. Students in this course will study plays by African Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans and other cultural and gender groups. Cross-listed with THEA-174. --- # ITAL 120 — ITAL-120 5 Units First Semester Italian A beginning course in Italian with emphasis on listening, understanding, speaking, and writing. The basic structures of the language are covered. Italian is used exclusively. Reading of simple cultural material. --- # ITAL 121 — ITAL-121 5 Units Second Semester Italian This course is the second part of a four-semester sequence of transfer-level Italian courses. Continued work on language communication, integrating listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in real world contexts. Exposure to Italian Culture. --- # JAPN 101 — JAPN-101 3 Units Elementary Japanese I Introduction to the two basic writing systems of Japanese(hiragana and katakana), as well as approximately 30 kanji characters. Students will be introduced to the basic grammar and vocabulary of Japanese, as well as cultural information about daily life in Japan. The class will be conducted in both Japanese and English. --- # KINE 100 — KINE-100 1.5 Units Swimming Swimming 100 is an introduction to the basic fundamentals of swimming. This course will instruct the student in basic water safety skills-introduction to the water, front and back floating, prone glide, flutter kick on front and back, arm stroke both front and back,rhythmic breathing and drown proofing. This course is to emphasize mental and physical adjustment to the water. --- # KINE 100B — KINE-100B 1.5 Units Intermediate Swimming Course is designed to learn the intermediate techniques of swimming, terminology and fluid mechanics. Strokes will included back crawl, breast stroke and butterfly strokes. --- # KINE 101 — KINE-101 1.5 Units Muscle and Tension Release Techniques This course teaches the athlete/ dancer / mover the proper maintenance of the body to ensure longevity and greater movement ability. Emphasis will be on foam roller techniques (self myofascial release) and stretching techniques but will cover general performance recovery topics and may incorporate other mind-body modalities. Cross-listed with DANS-101. --- # KINE 103 — KINE-103 1.5 Units Fitness for Life Online introductory fitness class designed to learn the fundamentals of an overall fitness program, including setting goals, strength and fitness evaluation, body composition, target heart rate, resistance training, flexibility training, relaxation training and dietary awareness. Students will be required to develop and evaluate an individualized exercise plan. --- # KINE 115 — KINE-115 1.5 Units Cross Training A fitness course covering the full spectrum of physical fitness exercises (cardio-respiratory endurance, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, balance, core) utilizing the industry's up-to-date principles and latest techniques. --- # KINE 123 — KINE-123 1.5 Units Tennis Fundamentals of tennis. Beginning: Rules, scoring, etiquette, and tactics for singles. Emphasis on forehand and backhand ground strokes, serve and volley. Text required. --- # KINE 123B — KINE-123B 1.5 Units Intermediate Tennis Intermediate: For the advanced beginner. Concepts and strategy at the intermediate level. Emphasis on forehand and backhand ground strokes, serve, volley, service return, approach shot, half volley, lob and overhead smash. --- # KINE 129 — KINE-129 1.5 Units Spinning This course is designed to provide students with a cardiovascular and muscle conditioning workout through a continuous movement on a bicycle (stationary). Each workout begins with a warm-up, then an increasing level of workload and finishes with a cool-down. This course provides a workout suitable for all levels of fitness. --- # KINE 129B — KINE-129B 1.5 Units Intermediate Spinning This course is designed to provide students with a cardiovascular and muscle conditioning workout on a spin bicycle (stationary). Each workout begins with a warm-up, then an increasing level of workload and finishes with a cool-down. Intermediate students will learn more advanced concepts of metabolism as it pertains to exercise. This course will also include a core strengthening portion that is designed to increase the student's performance on the bike. This course provides a workout suitable for experienced spin cyclists. --- # KINE 130 — KINE-130 1.5 Units Yoga This class is an introduction to Hatha Yoga. Students will be taught the theory, history and philosophy of yoga. Students will participate in the practice of yoga postures, while integrating breath work and concentration. The physiological and emotional benefits will be discussed. --- # KINE 130B — KINE-130B 1.5 Units Intermediate Yoga This course is an intermediate yoga class. The class will build on the beginning yoga postures and poses and will focus on developing flow, energy, and strength. --- # KINE 131 — KINE-131 1.5 Units Cardio Kickboxing This course is designed to provide students with a cardiovascular and muscle conditioning workout through continuous movements such as kicks, punches, jumping rope and calisthenic exercises. Each workout, which begins with a warm-up and finishes with a final stretch, emphasizes proper execution of movements and body alignment. This course is a non-contact workout appropriate for all levels of fitness. --- # KINE 131B — KINE-131B 1.5 Units Intermediate Cardio Kickboxing This course is designed to provide students with a cardiovascular and muscle conditioning workout through continuous movements such as kicks, punches, jumping rope and calisthenic exercises. Each workout emphasizes proper execution of movements and body alignment. Flexibility, strength training, focus mitt training and muscular endurance activities may also be incorporated.This course is a non-contact workout appropriate for students with an intermediate level of fitness. --- # KINE 133 — KINE-133 1.5 Units Body Sculpting This course is designed to provide students an environment for improving muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscular flexibility. These three components of fitness will be addressed using a variety of equipment including free weights, bands, tubing, benches, and mats. Emphasis will be placed on proper technique and form, and safe execution of exercises. --- # KINE 133B — KINE-133B 1.5 Units Intermediate Body Sculpting This course is designed to provide students with a healthy environment for continued development in muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility. These three techniques will be developed through various free weights, bands, tubing, benches, and mat exercises. --- # KINE 139 — KINE-139 1.5 Units Kickboxing With Jeet Kune Do Concepts Level 1 Entry level kickboxing course incorporating June Fan Jeet Kune Do boxing concepts. Level 1 focuses on conditioning, skills and attribute training. Most techniques and practice drills will be from the kicking and punching range. Some basic trapping techniques will be discussed. No grappling techniques will be incorporated at this level. This course will require student to purchase boxing gloves. Light contact focus mitts provided. --- # KINE 139D — KINE-139D 1.5 Units Kickboxing With Jeet Kune Do Concepts Level 1 Teaching Assistant for Level I JKD (Jeet Kune Do)kickboxing course. Successful completion of PHYE 139 before enrolling in the teaching assistant course strongly recommended. --- # KINE 146 — KINE-146 1.5 Units Fitness Flexibility This course is designed for students to achieve greater overall flexibility, strengthen, and tone the muscles. This class will focus on abdominal conditioning so the student can receive the benefits of a sturdy low back and optimal posture. Stability balls, stretch bands, and light weights will be used. --- # KINE 146B — KINE-146B 1.5 Units Intermediate Fitness and Flexibility This course is designed for students to achieve greater overall flexibility, strength, and muscle tone. Focus on intense abdominal conditioning for greater stability in the lower back and for optimal posture. Stability balls, stretch bands, and light weights will be used. --- # KINE 148 — KINE-148 1.5 Units Walking for Fitness Instruction in this course is focused on improving cardiovascular endurance through a safe and effective exercise program of walking. --- # KINE 148B — KINE-148B 1.5 Units Intermediate Walking for Fitness This course is designed to develop skills for advanced cardiovascular training using advanced walking and race walking. --- # KINE 151 — KINE-151 1.5 Units Weight Training This course is designed to provide a meaningful understanding of the purpose of weight training, to enable individuals to evaluate their own level of muscular fitness, and to design and engage in personalized training programs using the components of muscular strength, muscular endurance, and joint flexibility that can be beneficial throughout life. --- # KINE 151B — KINE-151B 1.5 Units Intermediate Weight Training The purpose of this course is to provide students with an intermediate level of muscular strength and fitness. Students will design and engage in intermediate level programs which apply the components of muscular strength, endurance and joint flexibility. --- # KINE 151C — KINE-151C 1.5 Units Olympic Weight Training This course is designed to provide an understanding of basic lift mechanics and considerations for ensuring proper preparations to perform Olympic lifts. --- # KINE 154 — KINE-154 1.5 Units Mat Pilates Course will introduce students to the basic principles and mat exercise system developed by Joseph H. Pilates. Students will use mat exercises to develop strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and proper alignment. Cross-listed with DANS-154. --- # KINE 154B — KINE-154B 1.5 Units Intermediate Pilates Intermediate course based on the work of Joseph H. Pilates with an emphasis on exercises for improved body alignment, strength and flexibility. This course will include intermediate-level mat work using mats, rings and foam rollers. Students will create a personalized Pilates Mat session. Cross-listed with DANS-154B. --- # KINE 160 — KINE-160 1.5 Units Adaptive Physical Education Designed to meet the needs of the physically limited student. The course will provide adaptations necessary to achieve muscular strength; cardiorespiratory endurance; and flexibility, each within the parameters of the student's ability. --- # KINE 169 — KINE-169 1.5 Units Corrective Physical Education for TA's This course is designed to train assistants in the field of corrective physical education and to provide these students with actual experience in working with a wide variety of handicaps and abilities. The student will gain an understanding of the physical, mental, and social effects of physical education on the exceptional individual. The course will provide experience and training for students interested in pursuing a career in Physical Education, Corrective Therapy and Rehabilitative Physical Education. Open entry/open exit. --- # KINE 174 — KINE-174 1-3 Units Skills and Conditioning for Team Sports This course focuses on techniques and analysis of sport and conditioning used in preparing an student to compete at an advanced level. The course is available to all students. --- # KINE 176 — KINE-176 1-1.5 Units Team Sports This course is an introduction to the basic movements and skills necessary for participation in an athletic event. Instruction also identifies rules, team concepts, scoring, etiquette, safety, and conditioning for competitive situations. This course is designed for the beginning student who has never played varsity basketball and/or enrolled in a college team sport class. This course is open to all students. --- # KINE 176B — KINE-176B 1-1.5 Units Intermediate Team Sports This course is a continuation in the development of the movements and skills necessary for participation in a team oriented athletic event. Instruction also identifies rules, team concepts, scoring, etiquette, safety, and conditioning for competitive situations. The course is designed for intermediate players who have experience playing the specified sport either on a high school team or in a college class. This course is open to all students. --- # KINE 178 — KINE-178 1-3 Units Pre-Season Conditioning This course prepares students for a competitive season. It is a solid conditioning program that will prepare the student both mentally and physically through training and competition, decreasing injury potential. This class is a requirement for athletes who participate in the "non-traditional season." This class is available to all students. Repeatable for credit three times. --- # KINE 190 — KINE-190 3 Units Introduction to Personal Training This course provides students with information regarding exercise, stretching, nutrition and business practices of personal trainers. Course prepares students to take the national exam to become certified personal trainers. --- # KINE 200 — KINE-200 3 Units Coaching & Athletic Administration Instruction in the theories and techniques of coaching sport and the variables which contribute to team performance and success. Course will focus on coaching philosophy, psychology, pedagogy and sport management. --- # KINE 201 — KINE-201 3 Units Introduction to Kinesiology This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement. An overview of the importance of the sub-disciplines in kinesiology will be discussed along with career opportunities in the areas of teaching, coaching, allied health, and fitness professions. --- # KINE 203 — KINE-203 3 Units Introduction to Applied Sports Psychology Introduction to Applied Sports Psychology provides and introduction to psychological theories, strategies and skills as applied to athletic performance. The course is designed to help individuals and coaches optimize performance in exercise, athletics and health activities. Topics will include imagery, goals setting, cognitive restructuring, attentional focusing, arousal regulation, motivation and self actualization during sports participation. --- # KINE 285 — KINE-285 0.5-3 Units Men's Basketball Team This course is designed for the competitive basketball player who will represent Napa Valley College in intercollegiate play. Repeatable for credit three times. --- # KINE 286 — KINE-286 0.5-3 Units Women's Basketball Team A course designed for the competitive basketball player who will represent Napa Valley College in intercollegiate play. Repeatable 3 times for credit. --- # KINE 287 — KINE-287 3 Units Baseball Team This is a course designed for the competitive baseball player who will represent Napa Valley College in intercollegiate baseball games. Repeatable for credit three times. --- # KINE 290 — KINE-290 3 Units Golf Team This is a course designed for the competitive golfer who will represent Napa Valley College in intercollegiate play. Repeatable for credit three times. --- # KINE 291 — KINE-291 3 Units Soccer Team This is a course designed for the competitive soccer player who will represent Napa Valley College in intercollegiate play. Repeatable for credit three times. --- # KINE 292 — KINE-292 3 Units Softball Team This is a course designed for the competitive softball player who will represent Napa Valley College in intercollegiate play. Repeatable for credit three times. --- # KINE 297 — KINE-297 3 Units Women's Volleyball Team This is a course designed for the competitive volleyball player who will represent Napa Valley College in intercollegiate matches. Repeatable three times for credit. --- # LGBT 120 — LGBT-120 3 Units Introduction to LGBT Studies in the Family, Education and Community This introductory course examines a wide range of issues related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and how those issues impact family, education, and the community. --- # LGBT 121 — LGBT-121 3 Units LGBT Communities, Family & Education in the 21st Century This course examines the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community in the 21st century including issues, events, and activism impacting LGBT families and education. --- # LGBT 122 — LGBT-122 3 Units Transgender Identities and Issues This course introduces students to the transgender community including various gender identities and issues. This course prepares students for a variety of social and human services careers including education. --- # LGBT 123 — LGBT-123 3 Units AIDS in the LGBT Community and Beyond This course examines the AIDS epidemic from its discovery to modern day. It includes a survey of the epidemic's impact on the community, family, education and the workforce. --- # LGBT 199 — LGBT-199 1-3 Units Independent Study in LGBT Education This course allows students to explore in depth an area of LGBT studies, education, or work in the LGBTQ+ community under the guidance of an instructor. --- # LIBR 100 — LIBR-100 1 Unit Information & Library Research Skills The course will help students acquire information literacy skills necessary to conduct academic or personal research. It provides a step-by-step guide to the research process that is applicable to term papers, course work, and life-long learning. It emphasizes developing effective search strategies, selecting information tools, locating and retrieving information sources, analyzing and critically evaluating information, and using information. --- # MACH 100 — MACH-100 3 Units Machine Shop Practice This is a basic course in machine tool technology that satisfies the degree requirement for welding and DDGT. This course develops skills in the use of precision measuring instruments and provides students with an overview of the operations of the lathe, drill press, vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine and surface grinder. --- # MACH 110 — MACH-110 7 Units Machine Technology 1 This is a beginning course in the machine tool technology degree program. This course develops skills in the use of precision measuring instruments and the operation of the engine lathe, drill press, vertical milling machine, horizontal milling machine, and surface grinder. --- # MACH 111 — MACH-111 7 Units Machine Technology 2 An intermediate course in the Machine Tool Technology degree program. Emphasis is placed on accuracy and efficiency of producing machined parts on conventional machine tools. Advanced lathe operations, including various thread forms, are a focus of the course. --- # MACH 210 — MACH-210 7 Units Machine Technology 3 An advanced course in the machine tool technology degree program. This course emphasizes skills in the operation of horizontal and vertical milling machines. Advanced milling operations include gear cutting, gear calculations, and the use of rotary tables, index heads and dividing heads and multiple-lead threading. --- # MACH 211 — MACH-211 7 Units Machine Technology 4 An advanced course in the Machine Tool Technology degree program. This course emphasizes advanced skills in the operation and programming of CNC (computer numerical controlled) machines, utilizing skills developed in Machine Technology 1, 2, and 3. This course further develops skills in the use of precision measuring instruments, the reading of prints and engineering drawings, and provides students with an intermediate overview of the programming and operation of CNC vertical machining centers and CNC turning centers along with hands-on operation of hand tools, grinders, engine lathes and ver… --- # MATH 106 — MATH-106 4 Units College Algebra This course provides a strong algebraic foundation for the study of Calculus. From numerical, graphing, and analytical views, the course studies functions, including: polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic. Series, sequences and conic sections are also included. A graphing calculator is required. --- # MATH 108 — MATH-108 3 Units Trigonometry The course provides a strong trigonometric foundation for the study of Calculus. Included are trigonometric functions, their inverses and their graphs, identities and proofs related to trigonometric expressions, trigonometric equations, solving right triangles, solving triangles using the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines, polar coordinates, and an introduction to vectors. A graphing calculator is required. --- # MATH 110 — MATH-110 4 Units College Mathematics This course covers polynomial, absolute value, radical, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric equations, functions and their graphs; analytic geometry and polar coordinates. This course is intended for students interested in the sciences who are not in a major requiring calculus. --- # MATH 115 — MATH-115 5 Units Applied Calculus Presents a study of the techniques of calculus with emphasis on applications to business, life sciences and social sciences. Topics include modeling, applications of derivatives and integrals for polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Graphing calculator is required. --- # MATH 120 — MATH-120 5 Units Calculus I Math 120 is the first semester of a three course sequence in differential and integral calculus. Topics include functions, limits and continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation and integration, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Primarily for students majoring in mathematics, engineering or sciences. A Graphing Calculator is required. --- # MATH 121 — MATH-121 5 Units Calculus II The second semester of a three-course sequence in differential and integral calculus. Topics include integration, techniques of integration, infinite sequences and series, polar and parametric equations, and applications of integration. Primarily for majors of mathematics, engineering, and sciences. --- # MATH 130 — MATH-130 3 Units Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers-Number Systems This course emphasizes problem solving techniques and mathematical structure associated with numeration, set theory, elementary number theory, the real number system, ratio, proportion and patterns. Designed for prospective elementary teachers, this course includes activity-based explorations implementing the common core state curriculum standards. --- # MATH 220 — MATH-220 3 Units Linear Algebra This course develops the techniques and theory needed to solve and classify systems of linear equations. Solution techniques include row operations, Gaussian elimination, and matrix algebra. Properties of vectors are investigated in two and three dimensions, leading to the notion of an abstract vector space. Vector space and matrix theory are presented including topics such as inner products, norms, orthogonality, eigenvalues, eigenspaces, and linear transformations. Selected applications of linear algebra are included. --- # MATH 221 — MATH-221 5 Units Multivariable Calculus The third semester of a three course sequence in differential and integral calculus. Topics include vector valued functions, calculus of functions of more than one variable, partial derivatives, multiple integration, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, and divergence theorem. Primarily for majors of mathematics, engineering, and science. A Graphing Calculator is required. --- # MATH 222 — MATH-222 3 Units Differential Equations This course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as applications from a variety of disciplines. Students are introduced to the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing the existence of solutions, applying a variety of techniques for obtaining solutions, series solutions, and singular points. Laplace transforms and linear systems are also covered. --- # MATH 235 — MATH-235 3 Units Finite Mathematics This course covers linear functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, sets and Venn diagrams, combinatorial techniques and an introduction to probability. Applications from business, economics and social sciences are included in this class. --- # MUSI 110 — MUSI-110 3 Units Fundamentals of Music This course is an introduction to the notation and primary elements of tonal music, which incorporates the following concepts: staff notation in treble and bass clefs, rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; and diatonic chords. Development of skills in handwritten notation is excepted. Suitable for music majors (as a pre-requisite for further music theory study) and non-majors, as general education requirement. --- # MUSI 112 — MUSI-112 3 Units Survey & Appreciation of Music This course covers and provides the foundations, vocabulary and skills necessary for actively listening to and appraising music performances; with particular emphasis given to musical styles and music history. Also covered in the course are the origins of musical language with explorations into musical practices, composers and repertoire of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century and Contemporary styles. Recommended for all music majors. --- # MUSI 114 — MUSI-114 3 Units Survey & History of Jazz A history of jazz that offers the student an analysis and interpretation of jazz, both historical and musical. Incorporates research from the fields of sociology, cultural anthropology, and American history, as well as from music history. Letter grade only. --- # MUSI 116 — MUSI-116 0.5-1 Units Applied Music: Strings, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Piano, Voice Individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for the specific instrument or voice. The emphasis is on the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance. --- # MUSI 120A — MUSI-120A 1 Unit Aural Skills I This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory I through ear training, sight singing, analysis and dictation. --- # MUSI 120B — MUSI-120B 1 Unit Aural Skills II This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory II through ear training, sight singing, analysis and dictation. --- # MUSI 120C — MUSI-120C 1 Unit Aural Skills III Applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic materials of Music Theory III through ear training, sight singing, analysis and dictation. --- # MUSI 120D — MUSI-120D 1 Unit Aural Skills IV Applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic and harmonic materials of Music Theory IV through ear training, sight singing, analysis and dictation. --- # MUSI 121 — MUSI-121 3 Units Music Theory I This course, through guided composition and analysis, incorporates the following concepts: rhythm and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; diatonic chords, basic cadential formulas and phrase structure; dominant seventh; figured bass symbols; and non-harmonic tones. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. Required for music majors and minors. --- # MUSI 122 — MUSI-122 3 Units Music Theory II This course incorporates the concepts from Music Theory I. In addition, through guided composition and analysis, the course will include: an introduction to two-part counterpoint; voice leading involving four-part chorale writing; diatonic harmony; and introduction to secondary/applied chords and modulation. --- # MUSI 130 — MUSI-130 2 Units Voice I This course teaches the basic techniques of singing including musicianship, body alignment, breath management and freedom of phonation in vocal performance while introducing a variety of musical and cultural repertoire and styles. Intended for students wishing to improve their vocal skills while expanding their knowledge of repertoire and performance styles of singing. --- # MUSI 132 — MUSI-132 2 Units Voice II This course applies the techniques from Voice I with a focus on improving solo vocal performance through the development of resonance, articulation, and communication. Students develop practice techniques and collaboratively rehearse and perform with a pianist. The class is presented in a lecture/seminar environment. --- # MUSI 133 — MUSI-133 2 Units Musical Theater Voice I Musical Theater Voice I teaches the basics of musical theater vocal technique, musicianship, repertoire and style of presentation. It focuses on individual development in a group learning environment. --- # MUSI 135 — MUSI-135 2 Units Class Piano I This course is designed to teach basic piano skills to the student with no piano experience. It includes the fundamentals of music reading/notation, keyboard knowledge, piano techniques and musicianship, using a variety of styles and repertoire. Designed for music majors requiring piano proficiency while also providing non-majors an opportunity to study piano. --- # MUSI 138 — MUSI-138 2 Units Class Piano II This course develops keyboard musicianship through the study of major and minor scales, arpeggios, and performance of beginning to intermediate-level piano repertoire. Designed for music majors requiring piano proficiency while also providing minors and non-majors an opportunity to study piano. --- # MUSI 140 — MUSI-140 2 Units Guitar I This course teaches basic guitar technique, musicianship, chord and melody playing and accompaniments. Students will learn the first two positions of the guitar as well as practice techniques and rehearsal/concert etiquette. --- # MUSI 142 — MUSI-142 2 Units Guitar II This course expands on the concepts and skills from Guitar I including technique, musicianship, chord and melody playing, accompaniments, additional fretboard positions and introduction to basic counterpoint. Practice, rehearsal and performance techniques are refined. --- # MUSI 143 — MUSI-143 2 Units Musical Theater Voice II This course applies the techniques from Music Theater Voice I and focuses on expanding the resonating capabilities of the voice and expanding the vocal range. Music Theater songs concentrate on solo repertoire from productions up to 1950. The course is presented in a lecture/seminar environment. --- # MUSI 152 — MUSI-152 1 Unit Guitar Ensemble This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of guitar repertoire with emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within a guitar ensemble. Different repertoire will be studied each semester. --- # MUSI 160 — MUSI-160 1 Unit College Chorale A choral group, composed of male and female voices, studies, rehearses, and performs music from the traditional choral repertoire dating from medieval through contemporary musical periods. The course emphasis is on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble, with different repertoire to be studied each semester. --- # MUSI 161 — MUSI-161 1 Unit Vocal Ensemble, Prima voce A small vocal ensemble, called Prima voce, that rehearses and performs musical works from the traditional choral literature dating from medieval through contemporary periods. Concerts are performed regularly throughout the area as well as on occasional outside trips. --- # MUSI 170 — MUSI-170 0.5-3 Units Musical Theater Performance This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of literature appropriate to musical theater, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within a large musical theater ensemble. Different literature will be studied each semester. The course is repeatable for credit the maximum times allowable by regulation. --- # MUSI 172 — MUSI-172 0.5-3 Units Musical Revue Performance Musical Revue Performance is designed for the production of musical revues to be presented before the campus and community with full production and dance support. --- # MUSI 173 — MUSI-173 0.5-3 Units Musical Theater Performance: Young Audiences Musical Theater Performance: Young Audiences is designed for the rehearsal and performances of musicals for young audiences to be presented before the campus and community with full production support. --- # MUSI 176 — MUSI-176 1 Unit Repertory Orchestra This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of orchestral repertoire from the Baroque through the contemporary periods, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an orchestra. Different repertoire will be studied each semester. Choice of ensemble is based on each student's identified major instrument. The course is repeatable for credit. --- # MUSI 179 — MUSI-179 1 Unit Repertory Wind Ensemble This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of repertoire appropriate for a wind ensemble. The North Bay Wind Ensemble performs great works of wind ensemble and concert band repertoire with an emphasis on the development of wind instrumental skills needed to perform within a wind ensemble. Different repertoire will be studied each semester. Choice of ensemble is based on each student's identified major instrument. The course is repeatable for credit. --- # MUSI 180 — MUSI-180 1 Unit Mariachi Ensemble This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of repertoire appropriate for a mariachi ensemble. The Napa Valley College Mariachi Ensemble performs mariachi repertoire with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within a mariachi ensemble. Different repertoire will be studied each semester in a variety of musical styles from various regions of Mexico, including son jalisciense, son huasteco, bolero, ranchera, and huapango. Choice of ensemble is based on each student's identified major instrument. The course is repeatable for credit. --- # MUSI 181 — MUSI-181 1 Unit Jazz Ensemble This course is focused on the study, rehearsal, and public performance of the jazz ensemble repertoire, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within a jazz ensemble. Different repertoire will be studied each semester. Choice of ensemble is based on each student's identified major instrument. Assessment of proficiency on traditional jazz instrument: saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, drums is required. The course is repeatable for credit. --- # MUSI 183 — MUSI-183 0.5-3 Units Musical Theater Performance: Contemporary The objective of this course is to focus on musical theater productions from the contemporary genre (1950-present day.) --- # MUSI 196 — MUSI-196 3 Units Music & Movement in Early Childhood Introduction to teaching music and movement to young children. Basic elements such as beat, rhythm, timbre, dynamics, form, and melody will be explored in developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive ways. Songs, games, finger plays, rhymes, dances, and playing instruments will be presented. Cross-listed with CFS-196. --- # MUSI 221 — MUSI-221 3 Units Music Theory III This course incorporates the concepts from Music Theory II. In addition, through writing and analysis, the course will include: introduction to chromatic harmony; secondary/applied chords; modulation; borrowed chords; introduction to Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords. --- # MUSI 222 — MUSI-222 3 Units Music Theory IV This course incorporates the concepts from Music Theory III. In addition, through writing and analysis, the course will include: Post-Romantic techniques such as borrowed chords/modal mixture; chromatic mediants; Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords; ninths, elevenths and thirteenth chords; altered chords and dominants; and 20th century techniques such as Impressionistic harmony, tone rows, set theory, pandiatonicism and polytonalism, meter and rhythm. --- # MUSI 223 — MUSI-223 2 Units Musical Theater Voice III This course applies the vocal skills from Music Theater Voice II, expanding the repertoire to include the contemporary era and duets. The focus is on the continued development of resonance, projection and intelligible articulation of the text. Class is presented in a lecture/seminar environment. --- # MUSI 230 — MUSI-230 2 Units Voice III This course applies the techniques from Voice II, with continued emphasis on solo performance, range expansion and resonance balance throughout the range. It also continues to develop collaborative rehearsal and performance strategies with the pianist, while using a variety of repertoire and languages. The class is presented in a lecture/seminar environment. Recital performance is suggested for all students. --- # MUSI 232 — MUSI-232 2 Units Voice IV This course applies the techniques from Voice III, focusing on solo vocal performance with emphasis on expanding the range, developing resonance, flexibility and text communication. Repertoire increases in difficulty including use of art song, opera and/or oratorio. Rehearsal/performance collaboration with pianist strengthens with increased independence of the singer. The class is presented in a lecture/seminar environment. Recital performance is required for all students. --- # MUSI 235 — MUSI-235 2 Units Class Piano III This course develops keyboard musicianship through the study of major and minor scales, arpeggios, diatonic chord progressions, harmonization of melodies, transposition and intermediate-level piano repertoire. Designed for music majors requiring piano proficiency while also providing non-majors an opportunity to study piano. --- # MUSI 238 — MUSI-238 2 Units Class Piano IV This course continues the systematic development of keyboard musicianship through the study of all diatonic scales, arpeggios, harmony and intermediate-level to advanced repertoire. Designed for music majors requiring piano proficiency while also providing non-majors an opportunity to study piano. --- # MUSI 240 — MUSI-240 2 Units Guitar III This course expands on the concepts and skills learned in Guitar II. Students develop increased accuracy and speed in performance including counterpoint. Practice, rehearsal and performance techniques continue to be refined. --- # MUSI 242 — MUSI-242 2 Units Guitar IV The course expands on the concepts and skills learned in Guitar III. Students continue to perform repertoire of increased difficulty including counterpoint. Ensemble playing is stressed throughout, with an emphasis on melodic techniques, including dynamics, articulation and phrasing. --- # MUSI 243 — MUSI-243 2 Units Musical Theater Voice IV Musical Theater Voice IV applies the combined skills from Musical Theater Voice I-III. The course focuses on strengthening vocal technique, resonance, intelligibility of text, and intense character development and communication using solo, duet, and ensemble repertoire from Musical Theater productions. The class is presented in a lecture/seminar environment. --- # MUSI 280 — MUSI-280 1 Unit Instrumental Performance Seminar This instrumental group rehearses and performs music from the traditional and contemporary repertoire. The student will prepare and perform music of increasing difficulty in flexible performance situations and varied repertoire. --- # NURS 151 — NURS-151 5.5 Units Nursing Fundamentals The beginning in a series of courses that sets the framework for understanding and practicing the art and science of nursing which includes the nursing process, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, patient centered care, legal and ethical standards, professionalism, effective professional communication, teamwork and collaboration, evidence based practice/informatics, and the reduction of risk potential. Also included is review of basic nursing skills from the nursing prospective initially learned as a CNA, in addition to more advanced nursing skills that will be used in practice throughout… --- # NURS 152 — NURS-152 5 Units The Role of the Nurse in Health & Wellness, Chronic Illness and Geriatric Care Using the knowledge and skills gained taking pre-requisite courses and the concepts and skills learned in NURS-151 they will study the role of the nurse, the practice of nursing, and the concepts of clinical reasoning and clinical judgment. Students will participate in activities that will further their knowledge of health and wellness, as well as chronic illness, and they will be integrating these concepts to better understand the unique needs of the geriatric population and how to provide them care Prerequisites: NURS 151 --- # NURS 153 — NURS-153 4 Units Maternal/Newborn Nursing Care Building upon concepts and skills previously introduced, this course is focused on the use of nursing process in caring for the mother, neonate and the child-bearing family, with and without alterations in health. Emphasis is placed on family-centered nursing care and client teaching. --- # NURS 154 — NURS-154 3.5 Units Mental Health Nursing Care This course builds upon previously learned communication skills, with an emphasis on therapeutic communication, group communication, and clinical reasoning. Students will utilize their communication skills and clinical judgment while caring for individual patients with altered mentation, mental illness, or addiction whether they are in the community, group therapy, or in-patient clinical settings. --- # NURS 155 — NURS-155 3 Units Pediatric Nursing Care Using concepts and skills previously introduced, this course focuses on the use of nursing process in the promotion of health and wellness in the pediatric client/ family as well as the pediatric patient with and without alterations in health. Emphasis is placed on health alterations specific to the pediatric client being cared for in the out-patient setting, acute alterations in the out-patient setting, and for chronic alterations. The hospitalized pediatric patient with acute health alterations in pediatrics will be incorporated in the acute medical surgical courses. --- # NURS 233 — NURS-233 13 Units Vocational Nursing 3 This is the third course in a series of three semesters designed to prepare the student for eligibility for licensure as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California. Includes: Fluid and Electrolytes II, Leadership, Rehabilitative and Home Health Nursing; Care of the patient with Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Urinary, Reproductive, Neurological and Dermatological Disorders. --- # NURS 251 — NURS-251 10 Units Community and Acute Medical- Surgical Nursing Care I In this course the student will be required to integrate knowledge and skills obtained from previous courses, with a focus on clinical reasoning and clinical judgment. Healthcare populations may include any combination of chronic, acute, or medical surgical conditions, including multi-system, or trauma. Students will need to demonstrate that they are able to communicate effectively with the healthcare team, accurately assess and record their findings, and demonstrate the use of clinical reasoning to guide their decision making, in order to provide safe, ethical, equitable, evidence-based effe… --- # NURS 252 — NURS-252 8 Units Nursing Care of Patients With Acute Illness II This course focuses on the development of clinical reasoning and judgment to promote positive patient outcomes while providing safe, affirming, patient-centered care. Students will demonstrate their ability to care for the adult client in an acute medical- surgical clinical environment, in clinics, or in a simulation lab utilizing the knowledge and skills acquired from previous courses. --- # NURS 253 — NURS-253 2 Units Nursing Capstone During the capstone experience the last four weeks of the Associate Degree Nursing Program, the student will demonstrate the ability to apply safe clinical judgment. Students will also demonstrate that they have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to provide safe personalized care to people in the clinical setting. In addition, they will demonstrate that they can provide evidence-based, inclusive, culturally competent care according to their role as a professional nurse. Course content will focus on leadership and end of life concepts. The roles and responsibilities of an advanced beg… --- # PHIL 120 — PHIL-120 3 Units Introduction to Philosophy 1 Introduces students to the ideas of major Western philosophers from pre-Socratic times to the end of the 18th Century and develops the students' critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. --- # PHIL 121 — PHIL-121 3 Units Introduction to Philosophy 2 Introduces students to the ideas of major Western philosophers from the early 17th Century to the present and develops students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. --- # PHIL 125 — PHIL-125 3 Units Introduction to Ethics A survey of major ethical theories in Western thought with reference to questions of right, good and duty, combined with application of these theories to situations in our personal lives. --- # PHIL 126 — PHIL-126 3 Units Contemporary American Ethics The critical examination of personal beliefs related to contemporary American moral issues such as abortion, drugs, capital punishment, euthanasia, privacy, etc. Attention is given to weighing issues, making judgments and understanding diverse positions on any moral issue. --- # PHIL 128 — PHIL-128 3 Units Social and Political Philosophy This course investigates issues central to the question, "How can we best live together?" It addresses the philosophical underpinnings of the theories of justice, freedom, natural law, personal and civic responsibilities, social and political affiliation, cultural diversity vis-a-vis the aforementioned and the constitution of the good society. Students will also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. --- # PHIL 129 — PHIL-129 3 Units Introduction to Epistemology and Metaphysics Epistemology (the study of knowledge) and metaphysics (the study of reality) are two important branches in philosophy. Epistemology explores the themes of artificial intelligence versus human intelligence and the relationships between knowledge, beliefs, and evidence. Metaphysics examines our reality and everything in existence, including the acquisition of knowledge and the question of consciousness. This course emphasizes the historical and classical works that provide a foundation for the basic principles of good argumentation and critical analysis. --- # PHIL 133 — PHIL-133 3 Units World Philosophy Introduces students to the major themes in philosophy such as metaphysics, epistemology ethics, determinism and freedom, and ontology. Major philosophers from every continent of the globe will be presented on each issue. The course develops the students' critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. --- # PHOT 110 — PHOT-110 3 Units Smart Phone Photography Smartphone photography can be considered the digital equivalent of Polaroid-style photography, and like the Polaroid, has its own aesthetic. This course explores the utilization of smartphone technology to create fine art photography. --- # PHOT 120 — PHOT-120 3 Units Foundations of Photography A beginning photography course which introduces students to basic aesthetic issues in image making as well as photographic technique utilizing digital cameras and image processing using Adobe Lightroom. Required for photography majors. --- # PHOT 121 — PHOT-121 3 Units Beginning Darkroom Photography This beginning course in traditional photography methods is designed to teach basic skills in black white printing. This course provides guidance in film processing, use of laboratory equipment and chemicals, traditional darkroom printing and presentation techniques. --- # PHOT 122 — PHOT-122 3 Units Intermediate Photography Lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experimentation providing technical skills necessary for refining camera operations, exposure, film development, printing and presentation. Class emphasis will be on developing image content via a small body of work. A brief survey of the history of photography will be integrated with discussions and illustrations of contemporary practice and criticism. --- # PHOT 150 — PHOT-150 3 Units Beginning Digital Photography Explore the digital darkroom. This course is an introduction to digital imaging processes. Acquire tools for expressive communication, using Adobe Photoshop for image editing and printing. Develop skills in a variety of outputs for both fine art and commercial applications. Survey photography's role in society and culture, including the evolution of various photographic genre and the contributions to the development of digital photography by people of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. --- # PHOT 151 — PHOT-151 3 Units Intermediate Digital Photography A further exploration of digital photography and digital imaging processes, involving a deeper understanding of the technical and aesthetic issues of digitally created images. This course emphasizes personal creative expression in relation to artistic practice. Additional study of photography's role in society and culture, including the evolution of various photographic genre and the contributions to the development of digital photography by people of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Formal critique of images. Exploration of collaborative strategies involving Quicktime VR and alternat… --- # PHOT 180 — PHOT-180 3 Units History of Photography This course traces the history of photography from its beginnings to digital imaging. Emphasis will be on photography as a social force and an artistic practice. Required for photography majors. Cross-listed with ARTH-180. --- # PHOT 181 — PHOT-181 3 Units Contemporary Issues in Photography This course will focus on contemporary trends in post-World War II photography. The diversity of photographic practice, both digital and traditional methods, will be explored as well as photography's role in modern and postmodern society. --- # PHOT 182 — PHOT-182 3 Units Photography in a Multicultural United States An examination of photography's role in shaping ideas about race, class, gender, sexuality and identity. This course emphasizes critical analysis of images from a wide range of genres including: commercial photography, portraiture, social documentary, photojournalism, ethnographic and scientific photography, and fine-art photography. --- # PHOT 200 — PHOT-200 3 Units Lighting for Photography 1 This course introduces fine art and commercial applications of ambient and studio lighting for film and digital photography. It covers basic lighting principles and techniques for lighting, tabletop setups, and larger sets. Materials fee may apply. --- # PHOT 210 — PHOT-210 3 Units Lighting for Photography 2 This course is a continuation of the Lighting for Photography 1 course with an emphasis on portrait photography both in the studio and on location. The course covers expressive and interpretive lighting for both fine art and commercial applications. It includes on-location lighting techniques, complex lighting situations, and use of multiple lighting sources. Materials fee may apply. --- # PHOT 230 — PHOT-230 3 Units Lifestyle Photography This class covers the ideas, aesthetics and the execution of Lifestyle Photography. Students will produce images through assignments exploring the lifestyle sub-genre of photography. Class activities will be based on real world assignment that a working photographer might encounter throughout their professional career. --- # PHYS 110 — PHYS-110 3 Units Descriptive Physics A nonmathematical descriptive introduction to physics for non-science majors. Numerous slides and demonstrations will be used to illustrate the fundamental laws and applications of mechanics, heat, electricity, optics, atomic and nuclear physics. --- # PHYS 111 — PHYS-111 1 Unit Descriptive Physics Laboratory A non-mathematical, descriptive physics laboratory for non-science majors. This class is an optional companion to the lecture course PHYS 110, Descriptive Physics. Laboratory exercises will be used to explore the fundamental laws and applications of mechanics, heat, electricity, optics, atomic and nuclear physics. --- # PHYS 120 — PHYS-120 4 Units General Physics 1 This algebra-based physics course covers mechanics, fluids, wave motion, and heat. Biological and medical applications are emphasized. --- # PHYS 121 — PHYS-121 4 Units General Physics 2 This algebra-based physics course covers electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Biological and medical applications are emphasized in this course. --- # PHYS 140 — PHYS-140 4 Units Physics for Scientists & Engineers 1 This is a calculus-based introduction to the principles of mechanics and wave motion. Topics include measurements, vectors, kinematics and dynamics, linear and circular motion, gravitation, work and mechanical energy, conservation of energy, linear and angular momentum, rotational motion, static equilibrium, oscillations, and fluid mechanics. --- # PHYS 240 — PHYS-240 4 Units Physics for Scientists & Engineers 2 This is a calculus-based introduction to the principles of heat, electricity, and magnetism. Topics include temperature, kinetic theory of gases, heat, laws of thermodynamics, electric charge and electric field, Gauss's Law, electric potential, capacitance, resistance, electric current, DC circuits, magnetism, sources of magnetism, Faraday's Law, inductance, and AC circuits. --- # PHYS 241 — PHYS-241 4 Units Physics for Scientists & Engineers 3 This is a calculus-based introduction to electromagnetic waves, physical optics, relativity, and atomic and quantum physics. Topics include Maxwell's Equations and electromagnetic waves, light, lenses, diffraction and polarization, relativity, quantum mechanics, molecules and solids, nuclear physics and radioactivity, nuclear energy, elementary particles, and astrophysics and cosmology. --- # POLI 125 — POLI-125 3 Units Introduction to Modern Political Ideology This course comparatively and historically examines the major ideological approaches to government and politics including Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Fascism and Communism. Contemporary political ideological movements will also be explored. --- # POLI 135 — POLI-135 3 Units Comparative Government This course presents various analytical methods used to compare political systems. Several countries are examined in a comparative fashion focusing on similarities and differences in interests, institutions, and processes. Country studies vary. --- # POLI 140 — POLI-140 3 Units International Relations Study of the economic, political, and social factors affecting the behavior of states and other international actors in world politics. Reviews contending theoretical perspectives and analytical approaches to the study of conflict and cooperation among international actors. --- # POLI 145 — POLI-145 3 Units International Political Economy This course examines the international economy including trade, finance, and development, within the context of politics. Alternative analytical and theoretical perspectives will be examined for their value in helping to understand and evaluate the historical development and current operation of the world economy. --- # POLS C1000 — POLS-C1000 3 Units American Government and Politics Of American Government This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. --- # PSYC C1000 — PSYC-C1000 3 Units Introduction to Psychology This course provides a general introduction to the field of psychology. Topics covered include research methods, neuropsychology, sensation and perception, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, social psychology, and clinical psychology. --- # PSYC 123 — PSYC-123 3 Units Social Psychology This course considers individual human behavior in relation to the social environment. The power of the situation, other individuals, and the social group will be examined. Topics may include: aggression, prejudice and stereotypes, interpersonal attraction, attitudes and attitude change, conformity, group dynamics, gender roles, cultural norms, and social cognition. --- # PSYC 124 — PSYC-124 3 Units Psychology of Adjustment This course addresses several major topics in the field of psychology with an emphasis on personal application. Topics covered include personality theory, stress and coping, the self, social cognition and influence, communication, attraction, gender and sexuality, human development, psychological disorders, and psychotherapy. --- # PSYC 125 — PSYC-125 3 Units Human Development This course provides an overview, from a psychological perspective, of human development from conception through death, including biological and environmental influences. Theories and research of physical, cognitive, personality, and social development are examined, as well as attention to developmental problems. --- # PSYC 126 — PSYC-126 3 Units Abnormal Psychology An introduction to the concepts of abnormal and maladaptive behavior. Models of diagnosis, classification and treatment are discussed in depth. A discussion of major psychological disorders and study of the different perspectives on their causation, development and treatment. --- # PSYC 128 — PSYC-128 3 Units Cross-Cultural Psychology This course will address the way cultural contexts influence human behavior and mental processes. The focus will be on culture, broadly-defined, including concepts such as gender, race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and socioeconomic status, and examining the role of culture in psychological theories and research relevant to cognition, emotion, motivation, personality, and developmental processes. The course will enable the student to acquire an understanding of research methods in cross-cultural psychology, an awareness of current research and theories in the field, and a bet… --- # PSYC 135 — PSYC-135 3 Units Human Sexuality This course presents a survey of the study of human sexuality from biological, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social perspectives. Topics covered include sexual behavior, sexual identity, attraction, gender, sexual anatomy and physiology, and the role of sexuality in cultural and social contexts. This course is intended for adults and involves the presentation of explicit material. --- # PSYC 175 — PSYC-175 3 Units Theories of Personality The study of personality examines the sources of our similarities and our differences. This course will cover several major perspectives on personality including psychodynamic, behavioral, phenomenological, social-cognitive, and biological/evolutionary theories. An emphasis will be placed on integrating these theories and relating them to everyday life. --- # PSYC 220 — PSYC-220 3 Units Research Methods in Psychology This course surveys various psychological research methods with an emphasis on research design, experimental procedures, descriptive methods, instrumentation, and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research data. Research design and methodology will be examined through a review of research in a variety of the disciplines and subdisciplines in psychology. --- # RESP 120 — RESP-120 6 Units Respiratory Care Theory I Students will receive instruction in the theoretical foundations of respiratory care. The course will cover the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, the mechanics of breathing, and acid-base balance. --- # RESP 130 — RESP-130 4 Units Respiratory Care Laboratory I This course covers basic patient assessment, oxygen therapy, bronchial hygiene techniques, and arterial blood gas punctures. Students' knowledge and technical skills will be developed through integrated laboratory work. --- # RESP 140 — RESP-140 1.5 Units Preparation for Clinical This course prepares the student for entrance into the clinical portion of the Respiratory Care program. The course will cover patient and practitioner safety, infection control, and legal and ethical issues. --- # RESP 150 — RESP-150 3 Units Respiratory Care Theory II Students will receive instruction in the treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. The course will cover advanced techniques in patient assessment, pulmonary diseases, and beginning concepts of the coronary system. --- # RESP 160 — RESP-160 3 Units Respiratory Care Pharmacology Students will receive instruction in the pharmacology of respiratory care. The course will cover medication calculations, inhaled bronchodilators, steroids and aerosolized antimicrobials. --- # RESP 170 — RESP-170 2.5 Units Respiratory Care Clinical I Students will receive supervised clinical experience in the care of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. The course will cover the practical application of theory and techniques. Students will work primarily in the non-critical care areas of the hospital. --- # RESP 175 — RESP-175 1.5 Units Resp Care Laboratory II The course will cover airway management, positive pressure ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, Introduction to mechanical ventilation and beginning critical care concepts. --- # RESP 185 — RESP-185 2.5 Units Respiratory Care Clinical II Students will receive respiratory therapy supervised clinical experience. Students are transitioning from the first year basic clinical experience to the advanced critical care clinical experience. It will prepare them for the critical care rotations in the second year. --- # RESP 200 — RESP-200 2 Units Respiratory Care Theory III The students will receive instruction in selected topics in respiratory care. The course will cover advanced pulmonary function testing, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, home care, and gerontology. --- # RESP 210 — RESP-210 4 Units Principles & Applications of Mechanical Ventilation/Lab Students will receive instruction in the care and treatment of the acutely ill cardiopulmonary patient. The course will cover management of patients requiring ventilatory support, intubation avoidance strategies, and hazards of positive pressure ventilation. This course's laboratory work will develop the student's knowledge and technical skills in adult, pediatric, and neonatal mechanical ventilation. The course lab will cover application and management of state-of-the-ventilators. --- # RESP 220 — RESP-220 4 Units Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Students will receive instruction in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. The course will cover fetal lung development, circulatory changes in the newborn, and neonatal and pediatric diseases and treatment. Course will include curriculum leading to professional certifications. --- # RESP 230 — RESP-230 1 Unit Respiratory Care Topics I Students will receive instruction in advanced concepts in respiratory care. The course will cover acute respiratory failure, chest x-ray interpretation, and specialty areas within the respiratory care profession. --- # RESP 250 — RESP-250 5 Units Respiratory Care Clinical IV Students will receive supervised clinical experience in the care of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. The course will cover the practical application of theory and techniques. Students will work primarily in the adult critical care areas of the hospital. --- # RESP 260 — RESP-260 1.5 Units Respiratory Care Theory IV Students will receive instruction in the monitoring and care of the acutely ill cardiopulmonary patient. The course will cover coronary care, electrocardiogram analysis, and hemodynamic monitoring. --- # RESP 270 — RESP-270 1 Unit Advanced Respiratory Care Laboratory The integrated laboratory work will develop the student's knowledge and technical skills in advanced mechanical ventilation techniques. The course will cover advanced application and management of state-of-the-art and high frequency ventilators. --- # RESP 280 — RESP-280 2 Units Respiratory Care Topics II The students will receive instruction by guest lecturers. The course will cover acute respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis and advanced therapeutic procedures. Students will research and present patient case studies. --- # RESP 290 — RESP-290 4 Units Respiratory Care Clinical VI Students will receive supervised clinical experience in the care of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. The course will cover the practical application of theory and techniques. Students will work primarily in adult, neonatal, and pediatric critical care areas of the hospital. --- # RESP 290B — RESP-290B 1 Unit Computer Simulations in Respiratory Care This course prepares students for the National Board for Respiratory Care's Registry Examination, which requires specialized knowledge in solving patient management problems in a branching logic format. Students will practice with web-based clinical simulations, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and develop a study plan to prepare for this exam. --- # RESP 292 — RESP-292 2.5 Units Respiratory Care Preceptorship This course will provide a clinical environment for the student to integrate knowledge, skills, and work ethic. The student will assume increasing responsibilities under the supervision of a preceptor. This course will prepare the student for post-graduate employment. --- # SOCI 120 — SOCI-120 3 Units Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology is an introductory study of the basic concepts, theoretical approaches and methods of sociology. Topics typically include the analysis and explanation of culture, social structures, social stratification (including class, race, ethnicity and gender), social change, group and global dynamics, and self and socialization. Course objectives include the ability to apply sociological ideas to everyday life. --- # SOCI 122 — SOCI-122 3 Units Social Problems An identification and analysis of the basic concepts, theoretical approaches (conflict, functionalist, and interactionist) and methods of contemporary social problems including: (1) the role of power and ideology in the definition of social problems, (2) causes and consequences of social problems, and (3) methods of intervention. Topics may include illness, environmental issues, abuse, migration, poverty, crime, unemployment, and labor force conditions. Topics will vary based upon current events. --- # SOCI 130 — SOCI-130 3 Units Introduction to Queer Studies This introductory course examines a broad range of contemporary gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues in various contexts including: socio-cultural, political, racial and sexual. --- # SOCI 140 — SOCI-140 3 Units Sociology of Sex and Gender Sociological analysis of the historical, contemporary, and cross-cultural constructions of gender in the US. Students will explore how institutions shape gender (macro-analysis), and how individuals are socialized to "do" gender (micro-analysis). --- # SOCI 150 — SOCI-150 3 Units Sociology of Race & Ethnicity Sociological analysis of race, ethnicity, and racism. Examines the cultural, political, and economic practices and institutions that support or challenge racism, racial and ethnic inequalities, as well as historical and contemporary patterns of interaction between various racial and ethnic groups. --- # SOCI 154 — SOCI-154 3 Units Sociology of Crime In this course, students will engage in the sociological analysis of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system. Students will also explore the history and social construction of crime and criminality, and examine the methods used to control criminal behavior. --- # SOCI 190 — SOCI-190 3 Units Introduction to Social Research Students will examine fundamental elements of empirical research and the ways social scientists gather, evaluate, and critique social data. Includes attention to the nature of theory, hypotheses, variables, and research ethics. Qualitative and quantitative methods such as survey, experiment, field work, case study, content analysis, and comparative historical research will be applied. Computer applications will be introduced. --- # SPAN 110 — SPAN-110 3 Units Elementary Spanish I (Part A) The first half of a two-course sequence that introduces the basic elements of the language (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in real world contexts. Emphasis is on language, production, grammar, vocabulary building, and exposure to the Hispanic culture. (NOTE: In order to fulfill the one-semester foreign language requirement of some universities, transfer students must complete the sequence of SPAN 110 and 111). --- # SPAN 111 — SPAN-111 3 Units Elementary Spanish I (Part B) The second half of a two-course sequence that introduces the basic elements of the language (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in real world contexts. Emphasis is on language production, grammar, vocabulary building, and exposure to the Hispanic culture. (NOTE: In order to fulfill the one-semester foreign language requirement of some universities, transfer students must complete the sequence of SPAN 110 and 111). --- # SPAN 115 — SPAN-115 3 Units Conversation Spanish I This is a first semester conversation course that provides students with fundamental listening and speaking skills aimed at using Spanish in real-life situations. Classes are lively and interactive, focusing on common speaking scenarios such as greetings and introductions, asking questions, getting to know someone, communicating about daily life, and making future plans. Units on special topics such as Spanish for healthcare workers, for educators, for travelers, etc. available depending on student demand. --- # SPAN 116 — SPAN-116 3 Units Conversational Spanish II This is a second semester conversation course that provides students with fundamental listening and speaking skills aimed at using Spanish in real-life situations. Classes are lively and interactive, focusing on common speaking scenarios such as describing families and friends, talking about daily life, making plans, and telling about past events. Units on special topics such as Spanish for healthcare workers, for educators, for travelers, etc. available depending on student demand. This class does not have any prerequisites, but it is recommended that you have had some basic experience with… --- # SPAN 120 — SPAN-120 5 Units Elementary Spanish I The first part of a four semester sequence of UC/CSU transfer level Spanish courses integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in real world and cultural contexts. Cultural perspectives and practices are emphasized. --- # SPAN 121 — SPAN-121 5 Units Elementary Spanish II The second semester part of a four-semester sequence of transfer level Spanish courses. Continued work on language communication integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in real world and cultural contexts. Ongoing development of cultural awareness and understanding continues to be emphasized. --- # SPAN 240 — SPAN-240 5 Units Intermediate Spanish I This intermediate level course is the third part of a four-semester sequence of transferable Spanish courses. The class will consolidate and improve first-year skills. Students will work at an increasingly complex levels both orally and in writing. Readings include a variety of selections in literature, culture, and other relevant topics. --- # SPAN 241 — SPAN-241 5 Units Intermediate Spanish II This intermediate level course is the fourth part of a four-semester sequence of transfer level Spanish courses. The class continues skill consolidation and improvement at the intermediate level through focused practice and synthesis. Students continue work at complex levels both orally and in writing. Readings include longer reading selections for further exposure to literature, culture, and other relevant topics. --- # SPAN 270 — SPAN-270 3 Units Introduction to Hispanic Cultures This course is devoted to the study of examples of Hispanic cultures from pre-Columbian times to the present, including the early civilizations, the colonial period, the struggles for independence, the modern period, and Hispanics in the U.S. The course is conducted entirely in Spanish. It is highly recommended for Spanish majors. --- # SPAN 280 — SPAN-280 5 Units Spanish for Heritage Speakers I Designed for bilingual students whose native language is Spanish who wish to improve their skills in reading and writing in Spanish through literature analysis, but open to other linguistically qualified students. Writing composition will be the main focus of the class, but grammar, spelling, speaking, pronunciation, and a variety of Spanish reading selections will also be included; as well as exposure to local and international Hispanic culture as a meaning system and common heritage of the U.S. It is highly recommended for Spanish majors. --- # SPAN 281 — SPAN-281 5 Units Spanish for Heritage Speakers II Designed for bilingual students whose native language is Spanish (and other linguistically qualified students) who wish to continue to improve their development of writing and reading skills in Spanish through literature analysis. Intensive grammar and writing instruction are included. Class will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Course should be taken after Spanish 280. It is highly recommended for Spanish majors. --- # SPAN 282 — SPAN-282 3 Units Introduction to Hispanic Literature This course is designed for Spanish native speakers and other linguistically qualified students who wish to improve their skills to a high-advanced level of reading, writing, and literary analysis. The emphasis is on critical thinking and reasoned support of ideas. Literary discussions will be an important component of the class, but writing composition will also be included, as well as exposure to international Hispanic culture. This course is strongly recommended for prospective Spanish majors. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish. --- # STAT C1000 — STAT-C1000 3 Units Introduction to Statistics This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. --- # TECH 107 — TECH-107 3 Units Technical Mathematics II The second of a two-semester course involving the study of practical mathematics as applied to technical and trade work. It is particularly useful for those anticipating a career in an industrial environment. Content includes: mathematical symbols, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, graphing, unit factoring, and applications to technical/trade work. Calculator is required. --- # THEA 100 — THEA-100 3 Units Introduction to Theater This course focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists. This course introduces students to elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including required attendance of theatre productions. --- # THEA 110 — THEA-110 3 Units Acting I This course provides students with a study of the essential skills required for acting. Course content includes movement, speech, theater games and improvisation, reading and viewing plays. --- # THEA 111 — THEA-111 3 Units Acting II This course follows Acting 1 and continues the exploration of theories and techniques used in preparation from the interpretation of drama through acting. The emphasis will be placed on deepening the understanding of the acting process through character analysis, monologues, and scenes. --- # THEA 114 — THEA-114 3 Units Reader's Theater Reader's Theater provides instruction and participation in play readings and performance by using vocal expression as the primary means to communicate a script's story and characters while exploring principles, theories and techniques of script analysis. --- # THEA 115 — THEA-115 3 Units Acting Shakespeare This course is designed to provide a basic approach to the creation of effective dramatic presentations of the plays of William Shakespeare. Students will study Elizabethan and contemporary stage technique; and develop skills dealing with interpretive, vocal and physical demands of contemporary Shakespearean performance. --- # THEA 120 — THEA-120 3 Units History of Theater This course covers the development of world theater and its origin through French Neoclassicism with a focus on the evolution of theater spaces, traditions, and productions. --- # THEA 122 — THEA-122 3 Units Improvisation and Physical Theater This interactive course explores improvisation and physical theater through theater games, somatic awareness, individual and ensemble performance and devised work. The course also increases spontaneity, in the moment problem solving and dynamism on stage through physical expression. Topics may include the works of Spolin, Johnstone, Bogart, Meyerhold, Barba and Grotowski. --- # THEA 130 — THEA-130 3 Units Stage Combat Stage combat aims to provide student actors with an in-depth exploration of stage violence techniques, emphasizing safety, realism, and artistic expression. Through a combination of theory, practical exercises, complex choreography, and analysis of fight scenes, students will develop a deep understanding of portraying physical conflicts on stage convincingly and safely. --- # THEA 140 — THEA-140 1-3 Units Technical Theatre in Production This course covers the study and practice of technical theater.Topics will include theatrical design, scenic painting and construction techniques, sound, lighting, and computer technology, special effects, costume and makeup, stage and front of house management, theater safety, and production crews. --- # THEA 141 — THEA-141 3 Units Stagecraft An introduction to technical theater and the creation of scenic elements. Course content includes basic concepts of design, painting techniques, set construction, set movement, prop construction, backstage organization, and career possibilities. May include stage management, lighting, and/or sound techniques. Lecture, reading, projects, and practical experience. --- # THEA 142 — THEA-142 3 Units Introduction to Stage Costume Students will study costume history, design and fashion, as well as basic construction techniques as an introduction to theatrical costuming. --- # THEA 151 — THEA-151 1-3 Units Rehearsal and Performance: Non Musical Rehearsal and Performance: Non Musical provides instruction and supervised participation in rehearsals and performances of straight plays to be presented before the campus and community with full production support. --- # THEA 153 — THEA-153 1-3 Units Rehearsal and Performance: Musical Rehearsal and Performance: Musical provides instruction and supervised participation in rehearsals and performances of musicals to be presented before the public with full production support. --- # THEA 155 — THEA-155 1-3 Units Dance Theater Production Theater Dance Production provides instruction and supervised participation in choreography for musicals to be presented for the campus and community with full music and production support. --- # THEA 158 — THEA-158 1-3 Units Dramatic Literature: Page to Stage This course explores plays and other dramatic works with an emphasis on how the written word becomes embodied on the stage. Figurative language, character development, and cultural contexts will be examined for how they inform performances and theatrical production. --- # THEA 170 — THEA-170 3 Units International Performance This course is a survey of global performance and practices, including acting, movement, voice and speech, improvisation, rehearsal, performance in an international environment. --- # THEA 174 — THEA-174 3 Units Culture and Gender in Theater This course explores the contributions and perspectives of various cultural, ethnic and gender groups to contemporary American drama. Students in this course will study plays by African Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans and other cultural and gender groups. Cross-listed with HUMA-174. --- # THEA 175 — THEA-175 0.5-3 Units Acting for Standardized Patient Practice This course will provide students with the skills necessary to portray a specific set of health problems and symptoms for use in the evaluation of clinical competencies. --- # THEA 199 — THEA-199 1-3 Units Independent Study in Theater Arts Allows students to explore in depth an area of theater arts practice, production or performance under the guidance of an instructor. Production and performance projects culminate with a final work evaluated by the instructor. --- # THEA 210 — THEA-210 3 Units Acting III This course is a more intermediate level of study in acting with emphasis on scene analysis and performance skills training. --- # THEA 220 — THEA-220 3 Units Acting for Fun and Profit This course provides students with a study of the fundamental skills required for gaining employment as an actor on stage and in film as well as other mediums. Course content includes audition techniques, voice over and on-camera acting skills, guidance for securing an agent, working with casting directors,preparing photographs and resumes, and joining the entertainment unions. In addition, students will prepare monologues and other materials necessary for transfer and work as a professional actor. --- # THEA 244 — THEA-244 3 Units Acting IV The exploration and development of advanced acting skills through technique and performance. --- # VWT 130 — VWT-130 3 Units General Viticulture Introduction to grape growing, including: history, varieties and rootstocks, anatomy and physiology, climate, soils, propagation, planting and vine training, cultural practices, common grapevine pests and diseases. --- # VWT 132 — VWT-132 3 Units Vineyard Soils, Fertilizers & Irrigation Introduction to basic principles of soil science, mineral nutrition and plant/water relationships for North Coast grape production. --- # VWT 134 — VWT-134 1 Unit Vineyard Pruning This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of pruning grapevines. Lectures explain vine responses to pruning and introduce terminology. Laboratory consists of pruning and vine-training field work. --- # VWT 136 — VWT-136 3 Units Wines of the World Introduction to world wine regions, including history; viticulture practices; winemaking styles. Sensory evaluation of representative wines. Laboratory materials fee. --- # VWT 137 — VWT-137 3 Units Wines of California Introduction to the wines of California, including history, viticulture practices and winemaking styles. Sensory evaluation of representative wines. Laboratory materials fee. --- # VWT 140 — VWT-140 3 Units Cultural Appreciation of Wine A survey of wine and its role in religion, art, culture and society from pre-history to the modern day. Sensory evaluation of representative wines. Laboratory materials fee. --- # VWT 147 — VWT-147 1 Unit The Greatest Wines of the New World A survey of the greatest wines of the new world, including sparkling, white and red table, dessert and fortified wines. Sensory evaluation of representative wines. Lab fee. Six week course. --- # VWT 150 — VWT-150 1 Unit The Wines of the Napa Valley A survey of the varietal wines, blends and wine styles of the Napa Valley, including sparkling, white and red table, dessert and fortified wines. Includes sensory evaluation of representative wines. Lab fee. --- # VWT 151 — VWT-151 1 Unit The Wines of France A survey of the wines of France, including sparkling, white and red table, dessert and fortified wines. Includes sensory evaluation of representative wines. Lab fee. --- # VWT 152 — VWT-152 1 Unit The Wines of Italy A survey of the wines of Italy, including sparkling, white and red table, dessert and fortified wines, this course includes sensory evaluation of representative wines and a lab fee. --- # VWT 153 — VWT-153 1 Unit The Wines of Spain and Portugal A survey of the wines of Spain and Portugal, including sparkling, white and red table, dessert and fortified wines. Includes sensory evaluation of representative wines. Lab fee. --- # VWT 154 — VWT-154 1 Unit The Wines of Germany and Austria A survey of the wines of Germany and Austria, including sparkling, white and red table, dessert and fortified wines. Includes sensory evaluation of representative wines. Lab fee. --- # VWT 160 — VWT-160 3 Units Wine Hospitality This course provides an introduction to Wine Hospitality including wine history, a background on grape and wine production, local history, and communication. There is a focus on how to communicate with customers about wines. --- # VWT 170 — VWT-170 3 Units European Viticulture A survey of the winegrowing beliefs, practices, academics, and governmental regulations encountered in the most historic viticultural areas in the world. --- # VWT 172 — VWT-172 0.5-3 Units Laboratory Analysis of Musts & Wines An introduction to winery laboratory practices, including basic principles, techniques and common methods of analysis for musts and wines. Students learn laboratory methods used to determine when to add amendments to wines and how to stabilize and clarify wines. --- # VWT 173 — VWT-173 0.5-3 Units Sensory Evaluation of Wine Introduction to wine sensory evaluation, including statistical analysis of trials; study of wine styles; sensory testing techniques; identification of wine traits. Sensory evaluation of representative wines. Laboratory materials fee. --- # VWT 180 — VWT-180 0.5-3 Units Fundamentals of Enology An introduction to the science of winemaking, including grape maturation, harvesting, fermentation, wine development, blending, filtration and preparation for bottling. Students learn the winemaking options available to create different wine styles. --- # VWT 190 — VWT-190 2 Units Viticulture & Winery Technology WOEX 1 Supervised practical work experience. Intended to help the student integrate classroom study with on-the-job training in the wine industry. Student must meet with the Program Coordinator before enrolling. --- # VWT 191 — VWT-191 2 Units Viticulture & Winery Technology WOEX 2 Supervised practical work experience. Intended to help the student integrate classroom study with on-the-job training in the wine industry. Student must meet with the Program Coordinator before enrolling. --- # VWT 229 — VWT-229 1 Unit Summer Vineyard Operations Vineyard practices for the summer season. This class will operate in the NVC Student Vineyard, with an emphasis on the practical applications of viticulture theory. --- # VWT 230 — VWT-230 3 Units Fall Vineyard Operations Vineyard practices for the late summer, fall, and winter seasons. This class operates at the NVC Student Vineyard, with an emphasis on the practical applications of viticulture theory. --- # VWT 231 — VWT-231 3 Units Spring Vineyard Operations Vineyard practices for the winter and spring seasons. This class operates in the NVC Student Vineyard, with an emphasis on practical applications of viticulture theory. --- # VWT 232 — VWT-232 3 Units Vineyard Management A survey of vineyard management practices, this course includes: annual farm plans and budgets; labor management and supervision; crop sale contracts, and legal compliance. --- # VWT 233 — VWT-233 3 Units Advanced Viticulture Advanced course in viticulture, including more in depth study of rootstocks, grapevine propagation, cover cropping, grape development, and new technologies in precision viticulture. Study of viticultural impacts on grape and wine quality. Sustainable farming practices are emphasized. --- # VWT 234 — VWT-234 3 Units Integrated Pest Control for Grapes Introduction to the theory and practice of integrated pest control in grape growing including biology and control of common insects and disease problems of North Coast vineyards. --- # VWT 241 — VWT-241 3 Units Wine Marketing Introduction to wine marketing methods, to basic approaches to packaging, and the advertising and promotion of wine. --- # VWT 270 — VWT-270 0.5-3 Units Advanced Winemaking Advanced course in winemaking, including development of winemaking style, experimentation in production practices and enhancement of wine quality. Course provides essential skills for a career in commercial winemaking. --- # VWT 271 — VWT-271 0.5-3 Units Winery Management Fundamentals of winery management including the preparation of annual plans and budgets; labor management; legal compliance, and record-keeping. --- # VWT 272 — VWT-272 3 Units Fundamentals of Wine Chemistry & Microbiology Chemistry and microbiology of winemaking, this course includes: the use of enzymes and yeasts; fermentation management; wine micro-organisms; phenols; aging; flavor development, and wine stability. --- # VWT 275 — VWT-275 1 Unit Winery Compliance and Recordkeeping This course provides an introduction to federal, state and county laws and regulations for California wineries. Topics include: bonded winery establishment; winery operations recordkeeping; label compliance; government reporting. --- # VWT 280 — VWT-280 3 Units Fall Winery Operations Winery operations for the fall season, including grape maturity monitoring; grape harvesting; fermentation, handling and storage of new wines; maintenance of wines from previous vintages; general cellar practices. Class operates the Teaching Winery. --- # VWT 281 — VWT-281 3 Units Spring Winery Operations Winery operations for the winter and spring seasons, including handling and storage of new wines; maintenance of wines from previous vintages; general cellar practices. Class operates the Teaching Winery. --- # VWT 283 — VWT-283 0.5-3 Units Cellar Master Operations Advanced course in cellar operations investigating leadership skills required for cellar supervision including winery planning, coordination, directing resources, and measuring outcomes to produce wines consistent with winery goals and winemaking protocols. --- # VWT 290 — VWT-290 3 Units Viticulture & Winery Technology WOEX 3 Supervised practical work experience. Intended to help the student integrate classroom study with on-the-job training in the wine industry. Student must meet with the Program Coordinator before enrolling. --- # VWT 291 — VWT-291 3 Units Viticulture & Winery Technology WOEX 4 Supervised practical work experience. Intended to help the student integrate classroom study with on-the-job training in the wine industry. Student must meet with the Program Coordinator before enrolling. --- # WELD 100 — WELD-100 3 Units Welding Theory & Practice 1 This is a basic welding course which provides an awareness of welding and cutting processes and develops or upgrades limited manipulative skills involving oxy-fuel and plasma cutting and stick and wire feed welding. It is designed to introduce welding to community members and students in other vocational areas, and upgrade welders already in industry. This course satisfies the degree requirement for Machine Tool and DDGT. --- # WELD 101 — WELD-101 3 Units Welding Theory & Practice 2 The second of a two-semester welding course designed to fit the needs of students in other vocational areas and upgrade welders already in the industry. This welding course is designed to upgrade and develop manipulative skills, technical knowledge and an appreciation of welding. --- # WELD 120 — WELD-120 7 Units Welding Technology 1 This class provides a basis for all intermediate and advanced level courses.It is the first course of an extensive two-year program preparing the student for a skilled job in the field of welding. Beginning with trade safety, it provides training in manipulative skills in all phases of oxygen-fuel gas cutting, stick electrodes in various joints and positions, introduces GMAW, PAC, CAC-A, and related theory. Students will need to purchase some safety equipment. --- # WELD 121 — WELD-121 7 Units Welding Technology 2 The second semester of Welding Technology advances into Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, SMAW electrode selection and the semi-automatic processes of hardwire and Flux core. Concepts and skills are developed with TIG, stick electrodes, core wire and Innershield in the vertical and overhead positions. Materials, preparation of joints and their design and related subjects will be covered. --- # WELD 150 — WELD-150 3 Units Metal Fabrication 1 Course in metal fabrication techniques to improve employable skills of the vocational technical student. Will include safety, the understanding and use of blueprints, use and care of tools, layout from blueprints, use of materials handbooks, hand-on fabrication of various projects, and joining processes. Students will need to purchase some safety equipment. --- # WELD 240 — WELD-240 7 Units Welding Technology 3 The third semester of Welding Technology continues with the advancement of welding skills in all areas. The study of joint design, materials, layout, symbols, metallurgy, material identification is expanded; material preparation and finishing, including patination is introduced. --- # WELD 241 — WELD-241 7 Units Welding Technology 4 This is the capstone class of Welding Technology and applies the manipulative skills of welding with fabricating techniques. The student will be required to use the skills developed by drafting a project, prepare a materials list, time estimate, and then amount of time to fabricate the project. This is the fourth semester in a series of Welding Technology courses leading to an A.S. Degree or Certificate. This class prepares the student for AWS Qualification Tests in the use of stick electrodes and inert gas processes. Students will need to purchase some safety equipment. --- # WOEX 100 — WOEX-100 3 Units Work Experience This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation for success in the professional world. Through a combination of practical experience and classroom instruction, students will develop a wide range of essential skills and attitudes necessary for excelling in real-world work environments. The course requires 108 hours of work experience.