2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Academic Courses
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PHYS 1B PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS FOR CHEMISTRY AND LIFE SCIENCES II
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Phys 1A
A continuation course from Physics 1A. Study of electrostatics, electromagnetism, optics, atomic, and nuclear physics. Topics include electric charge, fields, circuits, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves, electric applications, lenses and mirrors, wave optics, optical applications, waves and particles, special relativity, the Bohr atom, quantum concepts, the nucleus, nuclear processes and energy. This course is specifically intended for Biology and Chemistry majors; not intended for Engineering and Physics majors.
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PHYS 2A INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS
5 Units 4 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: MATH 124
Recommended Preparation: PHYS 20 or high school physics
A study of mechanics, vibration and waves, fluids, and thermodynamics. Topics include kinematics and dynamics in one and two dimensions, Newton’s Laws of motion, energy and momentum, conservation principles, statics, kinematics and dynamics of rotation, elasticity, Hook’s Law, simple harmonic motions, wave behavior, interference and standing waves, properties of fluids, Pascal’s and Bernoulli’s principles, temperature, heat calorimetry, the gas laws, and the laws of thermodynamics. Intended for students in the sciences and related subjects who are required to complete a physics course based on trigonometry.
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PHYS 2B INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS
5 Units 4 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PHYS 2A
A continuation course from PHYS 2A . Study of electrostatics, electromagnetism, optics atomic and nuclear physics. Topics include electric charge, fields, circuits, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves, electric applications, lenses and mirrors, wave optics, optical applications, waves and particles, special relativity, the Bohr atom, quantum concepts, the nucleus, nuclear processes and energy.
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PHYS 4A GENERAL PHYSICS
5 Units 4 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: MATH 3A or MATH 3AH
Recommended Preparation: CS 1A and PHYS 20 or high school physics
A calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics of solids and fluids. The main topics are kinematics, Newtonian mechanics including translational and rotational statics and dynamics, universal gravitation, work, energy, momentum, fluid statics, dynamics, and oscillations. Experiments in lab examine the basic laws of the mechanics of solids and fluids. Objectives include the use of common measuring instruments, the principles of data taking and analysis, and the writing of scientific reports.
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PHYS 4B GENERAL PHYSICS
5 Units 4 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PHYS 4A & MATH 3B
A calculus-based introduction to classical electromagnetism. Topics include electrostatics, electric potential, capacitance, electrodynamics, direct and alternating current circuits, magnetic forces and fields, fields, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations, and electromagnetic waves. Experiments in labs examine some of the basic phenomena in electromagnetism. Students are to become proficient in the use of common, modern measuring instruments e.g. digital and analog voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters and the oscilloscope. The principles of data taking and analysis, and the writing of scientific reports are emphasized.
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PHYS 4C GENERAL PHYSICS
5 Units 4 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PHYS 4A & MATH 3B
A calculus-based introduction to the basic principles of wave motion, thermodynamics, optics and modern physics. Topics include classical wave theory, thermodynamics, wave-particle duality, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, optical elements and systems, applications of Schrodinger’s equation, atomic structure, molecular structure, the quantum nature of solids, special and general relativity, nuclear physics, particle physics, and cosmology. Experiments in lab will examine some of the basic phenomena in wave motion, thermodynamics, optics, and modern physics. The use of common, modern instruments, e.g. digital storage oscilloscopes, lasers, spectrometers, will be learned and practiced during the experiments.
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PHYS 20 THE IDEAS AND EVENTS OF PHYSICS
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Major discoveries, ideas and methods in physics. Includes simple motions, the nature of matter and energy, electric and magnetic effects, and 20th-century ideas in relativity, and atomic and nuclear science. Emphasis is on understanding concepts rather than mathematical aspects. This course is also suggested for students having no previous physics training as preparation for more advanced physics courses.
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PS 1 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Survey of principles, personalities, problems, and issues of government. Emphasizes developing trends of government, including local, state, and federal branches. Credit may be earned in either PS 1 or PS 1H, but not both.
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PS 1H HONORS AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Survey of principles, personalities, problems, and issues of government. Emphasizes developing trends of government, including local, state, and federal branches. The honors course emphasizes a multicultural approach to the study of American politics and is enriched by limited class size, more independent reading, expectation of a greater degree of student participation and involvement, and research assignments that allow the student to pursue topics and projects of individual interest. Credit may be earned for either 1 or 1H, but not both. Letter grade only.
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PS 4 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduces the study of politics. Designed to familiarize the student with the basic systems, ideologies, and models of political analysis.
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PS 10H HONORS POLITICAL THEORY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A survey and analysis of selected political theorists and concepts. Ancient, classical, medieval, Renaissance, and modern political theory will be studied. The lineage of political concepts such as justice, freedom, power, and property will be traced as they evolved over time. Letter grade only.
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PS 11 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Focuses on the relations between the political and economic systems within the global economy. Covers the impact of political decisions on world economies and international organizations. Further emphasis is on a comparison-contrast of various national economies. Geographic areas of concern include Africa, Europe, the Pacific Rim, the Middle East, Latin America, Russia, China, and the United States. Also listed as ECON 11 . Credit given in either area, not both.
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PS 12 COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Comparison of different political systems with analysis of governmental institutions and political processes. Description and explanation of different combinations of events and structures found in the politics of various societies.
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PS 14 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An examination of theory in international relations and a study of world trends with emphasis on conflict resolution as it relates to international problems.
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PS 80 INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY AFRICA
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
This course challenges stereotypes and misperceptions about Africa and its history. It focuses on the political achievements of African kingdoms and empires, economic innovation and adaptation, resilience in the face of European incursions in the forms of the slave trade and colonial rule, the relationship between Africa and the rest of the world, responses to contemporary challenges, and the ways in which Africans created for themselves vibrant modern cultures, states and societies. Also listed as HIST 80. Credit given in either area, not both.
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Portuguese |
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PORT 1 ELEMENTARY PORTUGUESE
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Corequisite: PORT 901
Recommended Preparation: College-level reading ability
Designed to develop the fundamentals of communicative competence in colloquial Portuguese. The emphasis is on listening, comprehension, and conversational skills. Early reading and writing skills are introduced, as well as fundamental aspects of culture. Equivalent to two years high school Portuguese.
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PORT 2 ELEMENTARY PORTUGUESE
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PORT 1 or two years of high school Portuguese
Corequisite: PORT 902
Designed to further the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken Portuguese. Although the focus remains on listening comprehension and speaking, reading and writing skills will be expanded. This course continues the familiarization with customs and cultural achievements begun in the previous semester.
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PORT 3 INTERMEDIATE PORTUGUESE
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PORT 2 or three years of high school Portuguese
Corequisite: PORT 903
Intermediate level course focuses on fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Continues the study of Portuguese speaking cultures.
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PORT 4 INTERMEDIATE PORTUGUESE
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PORT 3 or four years of high school Portuguese
Corequisite: PORT 904
Emphasizes fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of Portuguese. Includes selected readings and discussions from the basic four genres in Portuguese speaking countries, literature, culture, and customs.
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PORT 21 INTRODUCTION TO PORTUGUESE AND BRAZILIAN CULTURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A lecture and discussion course covering a variety of aspects of Portuguese and Brazilian culture: geography, history, literature, art, music, philosophy, and customs. Conducted in English. No prior study of Portuguese language or Portuguese and/or Brazilian culture required.
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PORT 901 PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: PORT 1
Requires concurrent enrollment in Portuguese 1. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Portuguese 1 course.
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PORT 902 PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: PORT 2
Requires concurrent enrollment in Portuguese 2. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Portuguese 2 course.
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PORT 903 PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: PORT 3
Requires concurrent enrollment in Portuguese 3. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Portuguese 3 course.
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PORT 904 PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: PORT 4
Requires concurrent enrollment in Portuguese 4. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Portuguese 4 course.
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Psychology |
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PSYC 1 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to historical and contemporary psychological research and thought. Topics will include biological psychology, perception, consciousness, memory, language, problem solving, intelligence, emotions, personality, psychotherapy, social psychology, and development. Emphasis will be placed on the science of psychology and the ways psychological science has impacted our understanding of human nature as well as animal and human behavior.
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PSYC 1H HONORS INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to historical and contemporary psychological research and thought. Topics will include biological psychology, perception, consciousness, memory, language, problem solving, intelligence, emotions, personality, psychotherapy, social psychology, and development. Emphasis will be placed on the science of psychology and the ways psychological science has impacted our understanding of human nature as well as animal and human behavior. The Honors course is enriched by a smaller class size, seminar format, and the accomplishment of a research project involving scholarly sources and first-hand research. Credit may be earned for either PSYC 1 or 1H, but not both. Letter grade only.
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PSYC 2 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PSYC 1 and PSYC 44 or MATH 10
Introduction to basic research methods in psychology and the use of the scientific method to answer questions about behavior. Theoretical and applied research methods will be covered, with emphasis on critical analysis of experimental research design and data interpretation.
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PSYC 2H HONORS RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PSYC 1 and either PSYC 44 or MATH 10
Introduction to basic research methods in psychology and the use of the scientific method to answer questions about behavior. Theoretical and applied research methods will be covered, with emphasis on critical analysis of experimental research design and data interpretation.The honors course is enriched by increased use of scholarly sources and the development and presentation of original research in oral or poster form at a conference. Letter grade only. Credit may be earned for PSYC 2 or 2H, but not both.
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PSYC 3 BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PSYC 1
Introduction to the study of behavior from a biological perspective. Neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, psychopharmacology, and the biological systems and processes underlying behavior. Emphasis will be placed on brain mechanisms underlying behavior and their relation to issues in psychology.
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PSYC 4 INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the basic concepts and experimental study of cognitive psychology. Includes topics related to higher mental procedures such as pattern recognition, perception, memory, thinking, problem solving, and comprehension of language.
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PSYC 5 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN SEXUALITY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1
Examines the fundamentals of the development and practice of sexuality in the human being and the historical, psychological, and psychosocial aspects of human sexuality from childhood to old age, including human sexual anatomy, fulfillment differences among the sexes, sexual dysfunction and corrective therapy.
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PSYC 7 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY - CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADOLESCENCE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1
Focuses on the major theoretical viewpoints and research approaches in the field of developmental psychology. Covers developmental stages of children from conception through adolescence focusing on children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
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PSYC 16 INTRODUCTION TO CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1
An introduction to the field of cross-cultural psychology. Focuses on the social and psychological impact of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, and disability. Special emphasis is given to research on African American, Latina/o, Asian American, Native American, Middle Eastern American, and Jewish cultures among other minority groups in America. Topics include stereotyping, institutional racism and discrimination, “reverse discrimination”, ageism, and sexism.
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PSYC 21 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduction to the psychology of women. Topics include gender similarities and differences and gender roles, including psychological, biological, and social origins. Covered are contemporary social issues. Throughout the course there will be emphasis on how psychology has studied women and the ways scientific and cultural assumptions about the sexes are reflected in psychological research.
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PSYC 30 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1 or SOC 1
Phenomena related to social behavior and social influences on behavior. Topics include social perception and cognition, personality, attitudes and attitude change, attraction, altruism, aggression, interpersonal influence, social norms and group processes. Also listed as SOC 30. Credit given in either area, not both.
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PSYC 33 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Study of the processes involved in adjustment of individuals to their personal and social environments; focuses on different psychological perspectives and theoretical foundations and how these are applied across a person’s life taking into account the influence of factors such as culture, gender, ethnicity, historical cohort, and socio-economic status. A broad understanding of how scientists, clinicians, and practitioners study and apply psychology is emphasized.
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PSYC 37 ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PSYC 1
An introduction to symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of psychological disorders including anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychophysiological disorders, psychoses, substance use disorders, sexual disorders, eating disorders and organic disorders.
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PSYC 44 STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 253 with a “C” or better.
Introduces psychology and behavioral science majors to descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Knowledge of these methods is essential to the understanding, interpretation, and performance of scientific research. Topics covered include probability theory, hypothesis testing, correlation, analysis of variance, the graphical representation of data, basic research design, and the use of computer software to perform statistical analyses. (formerly PSYC 144)
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PSYC 125 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1
Focuses on old age and introduces the theoretical and methodological issues in the field of gerontology, while dispelling the myths that often accompany older adulthood. Throughout the course, the psychological, physiological, and social changes that often accompany older adults will be discussed. Social issues that older adults often face will be addressed, while discussing the societal implications of an aging population. Death and dying will also be covered.
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PSYC 140 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCH AS A MAJOR AND PROFESSION
1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Introduces students to the broad major of psychology and its related professions. Focus is on the many possible types of psychologists and activities performed by these individuals. The course is designed especially for students at the sophomore level who have completed an introductory psychology course and are seeking further information before deciding upon psychology as a potential major or career field.
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RE 170 REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
The fundamental real estate course covering the basic laws and principles of California real estate. Required by the CalBRE (California Bureau of Real Estate) for those preparing for the state salesperson’s exam, and serves as an elective for those preparing for the state broker’s exam. For professionals, consumers, and investors.
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RE 172 REAL ESTATE PRACTICE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
A foundational real estate course covering day-to-day operations in real estate sales and brokerage, including: Listing, prospecting, advertising, financing, sales techniques, and escrow. Required course for Salesperson’s and Broker’s license by CalBRE ( California Bureau of Real Estate). For professionals, consumers, and investors.
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RE 174 LEGAL ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
A study of California real estate law, including consumer rights, agency, and contracts, probate proceedings, trust deeds, and foreclosures, as well as recent legislation governing real estate transactions. Applies toward State’s elective educational requirements for the Real Estate Salesperson License. Applies toward state’s core educational requirements for the broker’s examination. Applies toward CalBRE (California Bureau of Real Estate) basic education. For professionals, consumers and investors.
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RE 175 REAL ESTATE FINANCE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Analysis of real estate financing, including lending policies and problems in financing transactions in residential properties. Methods of financing properties are emphasized. Applies toward state’s elective educational requirements for the Real Estate Salesperson’s License. Applies toward state’s core educational requirements for the broker’s examination. Applies toward California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) basic education. For consumers, professionals, and investors.
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RE 176A REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL I
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Introduction to residential real estate appraisal. Applies toward Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) State’s elective educational requirements for the Real Estate salesperson’s exam. Applies toward BRE state core educational requirements for the broker’s exam. Applies toward 50 hours of Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) credit. For consumers, professionals, and investors.
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RE 176B REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL II
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
An advanced course in real estate appraisal with emphasis on investment-property appraisal. Includes the appraisal of certain types of apartment properties. Concepts of loan appraisal and various methods of appraisal are delineated and are included in a student project. Applies toward state’s core educational requirements for the broker’s examination and toward basic and continuing educational hours of Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) credit.
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RE 176C REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL III MARKET ANALYSIS AND STUDIES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
An advanced course in real estate appraisal to evaluate the productive attributes of parcels of real estate as they relate to the demand for a particular use and supply of competitive properties within a specified market. The student will learn the process of property analysis through the study of property productivity, supply and demand factors, and comparative analysis. Focus is placed on the role of market analysis and highest and best use analysis in decision making and evaluation. Counts toward 50 hrs BREA (Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers).
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RE 178 REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Covers the impact of national, regional, and local trends on real estate values. Includes the role of the government in the economy and how that role affects real estate issues, cycles, business fluctuations, credit markets, real property taxation concepts, land use controls, development of real property, and limitations imposed on real estate markets. Applies toward state’s elective educational requirements for the Real Estate Salesperson License. Applies toward state’s core educational requirements for the broker’s exam. For consumers, professionals, and investors.
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RE 190 ESCROW
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Provides students with a real-life application of the steps in a real estate sale including completing and reviewing the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) Joint Purchase Agreement and Escrow Instructions, reviewing the Preliminary Report and solving title problems, learning lenders’ closing requirements and the recording process, and balancing and figuring the settlement of the closing funds. Applies toward the State’s elective educational requirements for the Real Estate Salesperson license and toward the requirements for the broker’s examination. Letter grade of “C” or above applies toward the requirements of California Escrow Association professional designation. For consumers, investors, and professionals.
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RE 195 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Professional management of residential, commercial, retail, and industrial properties: organization, staffing, marketing, accounting, operations, maintenance, landlord/tenant relations. Addresses antitrust, disclosure, tenant screening, antidiscrimination, employment, land use, and environmental laws and compliance therewith. Excellent preparation for the real estate practitioner wishing to specialize in property management. Applies toward California’s elective educational requirements for the Real Estate Salesperson License and Broker license.
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RE 200 UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL PRACTICE (USPAP)
1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture
A 15 hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) course developed by the Appraisers Qualification Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation. Emphasizes professional appraisal standards and the basic rules of competent performance and ethical behavior required for appraisers. Taught by an experienced AQB Certified USPAP Instructor/Certified Real Estate Appraiser. Approved for 15 hours of pre-licensing appraisal education by the CA Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) and for 14 Hours of continuing education by the BREA. Cannot be used as a substitute for the 7-Hour USPAP Update course. Satisfies the appraisal education requirements for the Trainee License from the BREA upon completion of RE 176A/B/C.
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RE 202 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN REAL ESTATE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Provides real estate assistants, real estate agents or soon-to-be agents, and other real estate professionals with the information needed to use the technologies currently employed in the real estate industry. Covers web applications, social media marketing technologies, web sites, email, mobile devices, MLS, digital cameras, virtual tours, WinForms, and other current technologies. Applies toward CA Bureau of Real Estate (BREA) Salesperson’s and Broker’s exam elective requirements. For consumers, professionals, and investors.
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RE 250 REAL ESTATE LICENSE PREPARATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: For Sales License: RE 170, 172 and one Real Estate elective. For Broker License: The eight broker courses. See www.bre.ca.gov
Real estate licensure preparation. Fundamental information regarding practice of real estate with emphasis on real estate law, principles, practice, and other topics covered in the state licensure examination. Important preparation for those intending to take the California real estate salesperson’s or broker’s license examination.
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RE 280 MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERING AND LENDING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Introduces the principles and operations of the mortgage loan brokering field. The emphasis is on the lending rules for residential property. Students learn lending laws of Regulation Z, usury laws, disclosures, maximum fees and charges, agency relationships, advertising laws, HUD/RESPA calculations, and the loan process. Satisfies the elective requirements for the California Real Estate Salesperson’s and Broker’s licenses. For consumers, professionals, and investors.
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SL 1 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ENG 1A
Beginning study of American Sign Language (ASL) fundamentals emphasizing comprehension skills, basic information relating to Deaf culture, and beginning grammatical structure. Provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP60 for 30 contact hours. Equivalent to 2-year high school ASL.
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SL 2 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SL 1 with a grade of “C” or better
Continuing study of American Sign Language (ASL) fundamentals emphasizing comprehension skills, intermediate grammatical structures, beginning practice in expressive aspects of the language, and exposure to deaf culture. Provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP60.
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SL 3 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SL 2 with a grade of “C” or better
Continuation of American Sign Language (ASL) shifting focus from comprehension to sign production. Includes advanced grammatical structures, with emphasis on advanced expressive skills. Provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP60.
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SL 4 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SL 3 with a grade of “C” or better
Emphasizing advanced expressive/conversational skills in American Sign Language (ASL). Develops fluency and a continued focus on grammatical and cultural features. Provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP60.
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SL 101 DEAF CULTURE AND ITS HISTORY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Designed for those interested in sociology of deafness as it relates to the culture of people in the community. Emphasizes the history and evolution of education of the Deaf community. Added updated text/reference
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SOC 1 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduction to the scientific study of society and human behavior, including core concepts and theories. Topics explored through the sociological perspective include: social institutions, culture, human behavior and relationships, social forces, socialization, social structure, social class, social inequality, gender, and social change.
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SOC 2 SOCIAL PROBLEMS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Emphasis on the extent, causes, and consequences of a number of social problems including: poverty, juvenile delinquency, family disorganization, gender inequality, and race relations. Course includes a Service Learning requirement.
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SOC 6 INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN CULTURES IN THE UNITED STATES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Compares the diverse experiences of Asian Americans, including the sociological, psychological, and historical backgrounds of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Asian Indian, and Vietnamese Americans. Includes immigration history, cultural practices, beliefs, gender perception, family life, religion, politics, prejudice, discrimination, assimilation, economic and educational success, and the changing roles of Asian Americans within American society.
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SOC 10 INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduction to the scientific study of marriage and the family, including core concepts and theories. Topics include family as a social institution, kinship systems, gender, social class, race and ethnicity, partner selection, marital roles, sexuality and sexual norms, work, parenting and childrearing, older adults in the family, family violence, divorce, remarriage, stepfamilies, and social policies.
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SOC 15 SOCIALIZATION OF THE CHILD
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: SOC 1
The sociological study of the main institutions which socialize the child, such as the family, peer groups, education, child care, community, and the media. Other topics include: social theory, parenting, culture, religion, economics, politics, and social change.
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SOC 20 ETHNIC CULTURES OF THE UNITED STATES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An overview of major theories and issues concerning the historical and contemporary experience of selected racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Topics include the origins and development of racial ideologies; the nature, causes, and consequences of racism, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination; and affirmative action and immigration. Also listed as HIST 20. Credit given in either area, not both.
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SOC 21 WOMEN IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introductory survey of the lives, roles, and status of women in contemporary American society. The cultural, social, psychological, and economic conditions of women will be explored. Topics include life-cycle, sex role socialization, sexuality and intimate relationships, the family, self-image, health and reproduction, crime and deviance, work, religion, politics, education, the media, cultural diversity, feminism, and social reform.
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SOC 23 FOOD AND SOCIETY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Course examines multiple perspectives of the past, present, and future food system in the United States and globally. Topics include: theoretical perspectives of the food system, the history of the food system, industrialization, agricultural practices, the food industry, global food, food labor, access and food insecurity, food politics, food policy, culture, health and nutrition, the media and marketing, schools and education, water, and social change.
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SOC 25 SOCIAL STRATIFICATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
American social class structures and their functions. Different styles of life, determinants of class status, social mobility, social inequality, and changes in class systems are discussed and evaluated. Specific dimensions of social stratification discussed are economic and social class status, race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, political participation and power, and global stratification. Specific consequences of social status are evaluated. Both a macro and micro analysis will be applied to social stratification and its consequences on society and the individual.
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SOC 30 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1 or SOC 1
Phenomena related to social behavior and social influences on behavior. Topics include social perception and cognition, personality, attitudes and attitude change, attraction, altruism, aggression, interpersonal influence, social norms and group processes. Also listed as PSYC 30. Credit given in either area, not both.
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SOC 125 SOCIOLOGY OF AGING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Examines age as a social construct and aging as a social process. Course explores the effects of social institutions and social norms on the aging individuals. Topics covered are: the study of aging, ageism, sociological theories/perspectives of aging, current social research on issues of aging, views of aging in other societies past and present, demographics of the aging population, the life course, race and ethnicity, the healthcare system, retirement and work, gender inequalities, housing and transportation, recreation and leisure, family life, and politics and social policies. Particular attention to the sociological perspective of the aging process will be investigated. Course includes a service learning requirement.
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SOC 126 DEATH AND DYING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Provides a background on historical and contemporary perspectives on death and dying. Course focuses on the social, political, and cultural and cross-cultural meanings and practices regarding death in the United States. Topics include: attitudes, beliefs, and meanings of death and dying through the life course, the American experience of death, sociological theoretical perspectives, the dying process, living with dying, the American Health Care System, hospice care, end-of-life decisions, suicide, types of death, euthanasia and biomedical issues, bereavement, grief, mourning, the funeral process, legal and business aspects of dying, cultural norms, and dealing with the death of a loved one.
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SOC 180 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of gerontology through biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. The area of focus is on the adult years of the life span. Topics include: the aging process, growth of the older population, cultural differences, consequences of physical aging, health and well-being, mental health, sexuality, social support networks, caregiving, social interactions, role changes, death and dying, social policies affecting older adults, and careers options in the field.
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SPAN 1 ELEMENTARY SPANISH
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: College-level reading ability
Designed to develop the fundamentals of communicative competence in colloquial Spanish. The emphasis is on listening, comprehension, and conversational skills. Early reading and writing skills are introduced, as well as fundamental aspects of culture. Equivalent to two years high school Spanish.
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SPAN 1H HONORS ELEMENTARY SPANISH
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: College-level reading ability
Designed to develop the fundamentals of communicative competence in colloquial Spanish. The emphasis is on listening, comprehension, and conversational skills. Early reading and writing skills are introduced, as well as fundamental aspects of culture. Equivalent to two years high school Spanish. The Honors course is enriched through limited class size; expanded writing assignments and oral presentations; additional content in history, politics, and culture; and the development of listening comprehension and conversational skills in a socio-linguistic framework. Credit may be earned for either 1 or 1H, but not both. Letter grade only.
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SPAN 2 ELEMENTARY SPANISH
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SPAN 1 or two years of high school Spanish
Designed to further the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken Spanish. Although the focus remains on listening comprehension and speaking, reading and writing skills will be expanded. Continues the familiarization with customs and cultural achievements begun in the previous semester.
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SPAN 2H HONORS ELEMENTARY SPANISH
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SPAN 1 or SPAN 1H
Designed to further the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken Spanish. Although the focus remains on listening comprehension and speaking, critical thinking, reading and writing skills will be expanded. This course continues the familiarization with customs and cultural achievements begun in the previous semester. This Honors course offers an enriched experience for accelerated students through limited class size, a seminar format, the reading of level-appropriate adapted Hispanic works and cultural studies, and the application of higher critical thinking skills. Equivalent to two years high school Spanish. Credit may be earned for either 2 or 2H, but not both. Letter grade only.
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SPAN 3 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SPAN 2 or four years of high school Spanish
Intermediate level course focuses on fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Includes selected readings and discussions from poetry, short stories, and essays in Hispanic, and Hispanic-American literature, culture and customs.
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SPAN 4 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SPAN 3 or four years of high school Spanish
Emphasizes fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of Spanish. Includes selected readings and discussions from the basic four genres in Hispanic and Hispanic-American literature, culture, and customs.
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SPAN 6 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SPAN 4
Brief review and intensive practice of fundamentals of Spanish grammar followed by study and application of advanced grammatical concepts. Practice in writing essays and summaries in Spanish based on literature, and in a variety of topics and sources from print and online magazines and newspapers. Continues to refine speaking and listening skills.
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SPAN 10 INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SPAN 2 or four years of high school Spanish
Designed to develop fluency in Spanish. The emphasis is on both formal and informal expression and conversation in Spanish.
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SPAN 11 ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SPAN 3 or SPAN 10
Designed to increase the student’s ability to comprehend native spoken Spanish and increase oral fluency. Reading texts, watching Hispanic films to examine various aspects of Hispanic culture, and written and oral responses enable students to acquire new vocabulary and structures.
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SPAN 20A CIVILIZATION OF SPAIN THROUGH 1898
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SPAN 2 or four years of high school Spanish
Focuses on the geography, history, and institutions of Spain, life and culture of the people, literature, music, and art through 1898. Conducted in Spanish.
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SPAN 20B CIVILIZATION OF SPAIN 1898 TO PRESENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SPAN 2 or four years of high school Spanish
Focuses on the geography, history, and institutions of Spain, life and culture of the people, literature, music, and art from 1900 to present. Conducted in Spanish.
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SPAN 21A CIVILIZATION OF LATIN AMERICA THROUGH 1900
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SPAN 2 or four years of high school Spanish
Focuses on the geography, history, and institutions of Latin America, life and cultures of the people, literature, music, and art through 1900. Conducted in Spanish.
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SPAN 21B CIVILIZATION OF LATIN AMERICA 1900-PRESENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SPAN 2 or three years of high school Spanish
Focuses on the geography, history, and institutions of Latin America, life and culture of the people, literature, music, and art from 1900 to present. Conducted in Spanish.
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SPAN 21C HISPANIC CULTURE AND LITERATURE IN THE UNITED STATES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: SPAN 2 or three years of high school Spanish
Focuses on the influence in the life, culture and literature of the different Hispanic groups in the United States.
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SPS 115 ALTERNATIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Provides students with learning disabilities an opportunity to identify their individual learning styles and to develop effective individualized study and test-taking strategies. The course introduces disability terms and concepts and various learning modes and encourages students to explore alternative learning strategies and study techniques.
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SPS 300 EDUCATIONAL PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND ORIENTATION
0 Unit 0.5 hour lab
Recommended Preparation: Conference with DSPS counselor or specialist
Designed to assess and evaluate educational, cognitive, communication, and achievement levels for students with disabilities in order to determine appropriate accommodations for learning. In conjunction with faculty, this course develops the student education contract and plan. Orientation to supportive services and specialized learning outcomes are provided. Offered on an open-entry/open-exit basis.
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SPS 310 MEMORY AND ATTENTION SKILLS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Designed to provide students with disabilities an understanding of how the memory system is organized and how it works. The relationship between attention and memory is addressed and factors impacting these skills recognized. Students will identify individual attention and memory difficulties and learn practical strategies to compensate for deficits.
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SPS 315 LEARNING DEVELOPMENT PRACTICUM
1.5 Units 3 hours lab
Designed as specialized prescriptive instruction based on individual needs focusing on basic skills development. Structured for the student with learning disabilities and is offered on an open-entry/open-exit, credit/no-credit basis. This course is offered on a pass/no-pass basis.
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SPS 316 SUCCESS STRATEGIES FOR BASIC MATHEMATICS
1 Unit 1 hour lecture
Designed for those needing support and instruction in test taking, study skills, organization, critical thinking and self-management while enrolled in a basic or developmental arithmetic course. Awareness of anxiety and stress management techniques will be discussed in addition to specific learning strategies (note-taking, reading a text book, test-taking, etc) as they apply to mathematics. Provides support in test taking, study skills, organization, critical thinking and self-management while enrolled in basic/developmental math. Awareness of anxiety and stress management techniques will be discussed in addition to specific learning strategies (note-taking, reading a text book, test-taking) as they apply to situations commonly occurring in a basic arithmetic course.
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SPS 325 BASIC COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Designed for students with learning disabilities who need to review the basics of mathematical computation. Topics include learning and compensatory strategies such as taking quality notes in a mathematics course, managing stress and anxiety, and employing good study skills. Learning and compensatory strategies are taught in relation to basic computation, including: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions.
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SPS 330 WRITING DEVELOPMENT PRACTICUM
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Designed as specialized prescriptive instruction based on diagnosis of individual need in the specific area of written communication. Structured for the student with specific learning disabilities. This course is offered on a pass/no-pass basis.
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SPS 340 VOCABULARY STRUCTURE FOR READING AND SPELLING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Designed as specialized prescriptive instruction based on diagnosis of individual need in the specific areas of spelling and reading. Structured for the student with learning disabilities. This course is offered on a pass/no-pass basis.
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SPS 360 ADAPTED COMPUTER ACCESS LAB
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Provides students with physical and/or learning disabilities with the opportunity to acquire and reinforce skills on the computer using their access technology with supervision. This is an open-entry/open-exit class. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis.
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SP 1 COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Understand and use the processes of communication in making personal and social decisions in everyday life, including an understanding of problems and propositions; organization and development of ideas; evidence; methods of research, criticism and evaluation. Presentation of ideas in informative and persuasive contexts. Platform speaking experience will be required.
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SP 1H HONORS COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Understand and use the processes of communication in making personal and social decisions in everyday life, including an understanding of problems and propositions; organization and development of ideas; evidence; methods of research, criticism and evaluation. Presentation of ideas in informative and persuasive contexts. Platform speaking experience will be required. The Honors course is enriched by the development of ePortfolios, competitive speaking experiences, and reduced class size. Credit may be earned for either Speech 1 or Speech 1H, but not both. Letter grade only.
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SP 2 PERSUASION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: SP 1 and/or ENG 1A/1AH with a grade of “C” or better
Examines the components of persuasive messages in advertising, politics and sales. Analyze persuasive themes, such as: ethics, logic, reasoning, and fallacies as they relate to the use of evidence, speaker credibility, and emotional appeals directed toward various types of audiences. A minimum of two persuasive speech claims will be developed through a series of written outlines, essays, and manuscripts.
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SP 3 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: SP 1 and ENG 1A with a grade of “C” or better
Focuses on the application of argumentative methods, analysis, sound reasoning, and critical thinking. Through participation in two types of debates on current topics and writing a series of persuasive essays totaling eight to ten thousand words, students will research, formulate propositions, and discover culturally diverse issues as they apply to social and personal decision-making.
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SP 5 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduction to strategies and behaviors in all aspects of the interpersonal communication process. Includes study of self concept, relationships, perception, listening, verbal and non-verbal communication.
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