2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DANC 11 DANCE REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Entry level course emphasizing rehearsal and performance techniques in a theatre venue. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 10, 11, 12, and 14.
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DANC 11 DANCE REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE
2 Units 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Entry level course emphasizing rehearsal and performance techniques in a theatre venue. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 10, 11, 12, and 14.
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DANC 12 INTERMEDIATE DANCE PRODUCTION
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 10
Emphasizes the development of group and solo composition, staging, lighting and performance in a mastery level experience for a theatre venue. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 10, 11, 12, and 14. Formerly DANC 112.
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DANC 12 INTERMEDIATE DANCE PRODUCTION
2 Units 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 10
Emphasizing the development of group and solo composition, staging, lighting and performance in a mastery level experience for a theatre venue. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 10, 11, 12, and 14. Formerly DANC 112.
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DANC 14 INTERMEDIATE DANCE REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 11
An intermediate level course that emphasizes building and developing performance skills in the presentation and staging of dances for professional auditions and theatre venues. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 10, 11, 12, and 14. Formerly DANC 114.
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DANC 14 INTERMEDIATE DANCE REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE
2 Units 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 11
An intermediate level course that emphasizes building and developing performance skills in the presentation and staging of dances for professional auditions and theatre venues. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 10, 11, 12, and 14. Formerly DANC 114.
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DANC 15 REPERTORY I
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Limitation: Audition mandatory at beginning of the semester
Students will learn, rehearse and perform set repertory for college and community events. Auditions mandatory at start of semester (formerly DANC 115). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 15, 16, 17, and 18.
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DANC 15 REPERTORY I
2 Units 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Limitation: Audition mandatory at beginning of the semester
Students will learn, rehearse and perform set repertory for college and community events. Based on skills gained in class, students will assist with ensemble activities at performing sites. Auditions mandatory at start of semester. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 15, 16, 17, and 18.
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DANC 16 REPERTORY II
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Limitation: Audition by dance faculty
Advanced level performing ensemble representing Saddleback College dance department. Students will learn valuable skills through preparing, rehearsing and performing for local high schools and throughout the community while working in a professional environment as a performer (formerly DANC 116). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 15, 16, 17, and 18.
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DANC 17 SITE SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Overview of techniques and approaches for performance and design outside the context of a proscenium theatre. Covers movement, sound, text, image, design, improvisation and composition. Opportunities for rehearsal, choreography, improvisation and performance in multiple styles and settings. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 15, 16, 17, and 18.
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DANC 18 DANCE ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE
2 Units 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Limitation: Audition adjudicated by dance faculty at the beginning of the semester.
Students will audition, rehearse and perform choreography in an ensemble company in venues throughout the community. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 15, 16, 17, and 18.
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DANC 19 CHOREOGRAPHY II
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: DANC 9
Students build upon skills gained in DANC 9 , and explore choreography and technical theatre elements in greater depth through individual, small-group and ensemble choreography projects and writing assignments. Advanced topics include working with technology (music/video editing, projections and social media), adding improvisational scores, costume design, non-proscenium work, interdisciplinary studies, and application of theory fundamentals. Students will also create movement studies based on the work and theories of international choreographers. Culminates in an informal studio showing of a full work of choreography, demonstrating the student’s understanding of artistic skills and techniques gained over the course of the semester (formerly DANC 119). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 9 & 19.
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DANC 28 YOGA FOR DANCERS
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed for the dancer to build and maintain balance, flexibility and strength through postures, exercises and breathing techniques. Sequences will provide a methodical way for the dancer to condition the body and calm the mind in preparation for audition and performance (formerly DANC 128). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in KNES 28, 39, 40, and DANC 28.
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DANC 38 INTERMEDIATE MAT PILATES
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 65 /KNES 65
Intermediate progression of mat exercises emphasizing the principles of Joseph Pilates. Improvement of back strength, flexibility, and postural alignment by integration of physical and mental aspects of movement. Proper breathing techniques are emphasized. Also listed as KNES 38, credit given in either area, not both. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in KNES 9, DANC/KNES 38, DANC 63, and DANC/KNES 65.
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DANC 38 INTERMEDIATE MAT PILATES
1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 65 /KNES 65
Intermediate progression of mat exercises emphasizing the principles of Joseph Pilates. Improvement of back strength, flexibility, and postural alignment by integration of physical and mental aspects of movement. Proper breathing techniques are emphasized. Also listed as KNES 38. Credit given in either area, not both (formerly DANC 138). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in KNES 9, DANC/KNES 38, DANC 63, and DANC/KNES 65.
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DANC 51 INTRODUCTION TO BALLET
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed for students with no experience in dance as well as those wishing to perfect basic dance skills. Fundamentals of ballet techniques are presented and practiced in class with presentations of historical and stylistic perspectives of this dance form. Emphasizes class participation providing the student with knowledge and understanding of the physical demands of ballet dance. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 51, 52, 53, 67, and 71.
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DANC 51 INTRODUCTION TO BALLET
1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed for students with no experience in dance as well as those wishing to perfect basic dance skills. Fundamentals of ballet techniques are presented and practiced in class with presentations of historical and stylistic perspectives of this dance form. Emphasizes class participation providing the student with knowledge and understanding of the physical demands of ballet dance. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 51, 52 , 53 , 67 , and 71 .
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DANC 52 BALLET DANCING LEVEL I
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed to teach the fundamentals of ballet. Technical work at the ballet barre, center-floor exercises, adagio, and allegro work. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 51, 52, 53, 67, and 71.
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DANC 52 BALLET DANCING LEVEL I
1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed to teach the fundamentals of ballet. Technical work at the ballet barre, center-floor exercises, adagio, and allegro work. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 51, 52, 53, 67, and 71.
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DANC 53 INTERMEDIATE BALLET
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 52
Emphasis on improving ballet technique and continuing to build vocabulary at the ballet barre and in center. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 51, 52, 53, 67, and 71.
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DANC 53 INTERMEDIATE BALLET
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 52
Emphasis on improving ballet technique and continuing to build vocabulary at the ballet barre and in center at the intermediate level. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 51, 52, 53, 67, and 71.
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DANC 54 INTRODUCTION TO MODERN DANCE
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed for students with no experience in dance as well as those wishing to perfect basic dance skills. Fundamentals of modern dance techniques are presented and practiced in class, and presentation of historical and stylistic perspectives of this dance form. An emphasis is placed on class participation to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the physical demands of modern dance. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 54, 55, 56, and 72.
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DANC 54 INTRODUCTION TO MODERN DANCE
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed for students with no experience in dance as well as those wishing to perfect basic dance skills. Fundamentals of modern dance techniques are presented and practiced in class, with presentation of historical and stylistic perspectives of this dance form. An emphasis is placed on class participation to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the physical demands of modern dance. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 54, 55, 56, and 72.
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DANC 55 MODERN DANCE LEVEL I
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 54
Provides students with a progressive modern dance experience to perfect techniques presented and practiced in class. The presentation of historical and stylistic perspectives of this dance form will included. An emphasis is placed on class participation to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the physical demands of modern dance. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 54, 55, 56, and 72.
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DANC 55 MODERN DANCE LEVEL I
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 54
Provides students with a progressive modern dance experience to perfect techniques presented and practiced in class. The presentation of historical and stylistic perspectives of this dance form will included. An emphasis is placed on class participation to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the physical demands of modern dance. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 54, 55, 56, and 72.
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DANC 56 INTERMEDIATE MODERN DANCE
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 55
Provides an opportunity for students to increase their proficiency in modern dance technique with emphasis on improving individual skills. Continued development of the body through stylized movement. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 54, 55, 56, and 72.
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DANC 56 INTERMEDIATE MODERN DANCE
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 55
Provides an opportunity for students to increase their proficiency in modern dance technique with emphasis on improving individual skills. Continued development of the body through stylized movement. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 54, 55, 56, and 72.
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DANC 57 INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ DANCING
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed for students with no experience in dance, as well a as those wishing to perfect basic dance skills. Fundamentals of jazz dancing technique are presented and practiced in class with presentation of the historical and stylistic perspectives of this dance form. An emphasis is placed on class participation to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the physical demands of jazz dancing. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 57, 58, 59, and 73.
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DANC 57 INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ DANCING
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed for students with no experience in dance, as well as those wishing to perfect basic dance skills. Fundamentals of jazz dancing technique are presented and practiced in class with presentation of the historical and stylistic perspectives of this dance form. An emphasis is placed on class participation to provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of the physical demands of jazz dancing. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 57, 58, 59, and 73.
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DANC 58 JAZZ DANCING LEVEL I
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed for students with beginning experience in dance, as well as those wishing to perfect jazz dancing skills. Jazz dancing techniques are presented and practiced in class including historical and stylistic perspectives of this dance form. An emphasis is placed on class participation to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the physical demands of jazz dancing. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 57, 58, 59, and 73.
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DANC 58 JAZZ DANCING LEVEL I
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed for students with no experience in dance, as well as those wishing to perfect basic dance skills. Fundamentals of jazz dancing technique are presented and practiced in class with presentation of the historical and stylistic perspectives of this dance form. An emphasis is placed on class participation to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the physical demands of jazz dancing. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 57, 58, 59, and 73.
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DANC 59 INTERMEDIATE JAZZ DANCING
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 58
Intermediate jazz dancing techniques are presented and practiced with an emphasis on stylistic qualities. Participation provides students with the knowledge and understanding of the physical demands of jazz dancing. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 57, 58, 59, and 73.
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DANC 59 INTERMEDIATE JAZZ DANCING
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 58
Intermediate jazz dancing techniques are presented and practiced with an emphasis on stylistic qualities. Participation provides students with the knowledge and understanding of the physical demands of jazz dancing. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 57, 58, 59, and 73.
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DANC 60 INTRODUCTION TO TAP DANCING
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed for students with no experience in dance, as well as those wishing to perfect basic dance skills. Fundamentals of tap-dancing techniques are presented and practiced in class with presentations of the historical and stylistic perspectives of this dance form. An emphasis is placed on class participation to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the physical demands of tap dancing. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 60, 61, 62, and 75.
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DANC 61 TAP DANCING LEVEL I
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed for students with beginning experience in tap dancing as well as those wishing to progress in tap dancing skills. Fundamentals of tap dancing techniques are presented and practiced in class with presentations of the historical and stylistic perspectives of this dance form. An emphasis is placed on class participation to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the physical demands of tap dancing. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 60, 61, 62, and 75.
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DANC 62 INTERMEDIATE TAP DANCING
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 61
Review and continuation of tap dancing skills with emphasis on improving individual technique and knowledge based concepts. Higher level steps and dance combinations will be presented. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 60, 61, 62, and 75.
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DANC 63 EXERCISE FOR DANCERS
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed for the dance student to increase fitness, flexibility, endurance, and strength in all types of dance techniques. Includes weight training, nutrition, care and prevention of injuries, and exercise. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in KNES 9, KNES/DANC 38, DANC 63, and KNES/DANC 65.
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DANC 64 HISTORY OF DANCE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Follows the historical development of theatrical forms of dance in the Western world. The course moves chronologically from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century, with particular attention to the progress of ballet, modern, musical theatre, tap, and dance media in the United States and Europe. Readings, class discussions, viewings and assignments are all integral parts of the course, and lectures will be supplemented with film excerpts, creative activities, and discussion of both assigned reading and materials viewed in class.
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DANC 65 INTRODUCTION TO MAT PILATES
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Fundamentals of mat exercise emphasizing the principles of Joseph Pilates. Exercises to improve abdominal and back strength, flexibility, and postural alignment. Pilates involves integrating the physical and mental aspects of movement to correct imbalances in the body. Enhancement in any movement-based program, such as dance, sports, or exercise programs. Proper breathing techniques are emphasized. Also listed as KNES 65, credit given in either area, not both. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in KNES 9, KNES/DANC 38, DANC 63, and KNES/DANC 65.
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DANC 65 INTRODUCTION TO MAT PILATES
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Fundamentals of mat exercise emphasizing the principles of Joseph Pilates. Exercises to improve abdominal and back strength, flexibility, and postural alignment. Pilates involves integrating the physical and mental aspects of movement to correct imbalances in the body. Enhancement in any movement-based program, such as dance, sports, or exercise programs. Proper breathing techniques are emphasized. Also listed as KNES 65, credit given in either area, not both. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in KNES 9, KNES/DANC 38, DANC 63, and KNES/DANC 65.
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DANC 66 INTRODUCTION TO LATIN DANCE
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Explores the international forms of Latin dance such as salsa, tango, mambo, paso doble. Combinations will be presented to gain strength, coordination and agility. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 66 and 70.
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DANC 67 POINTE BALLET
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 53
Pointe ballet training with an emphasis on individual ballet skills in balance, strength, alignment and positions for dance in pointe shoes. Adagio and allegro exercises will be presented at the ballet barre and center-floor. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 51, 52, 53, 67, and 71.
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DANC 67 POINTE BALLET
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 53
A more advanced approach in pointe technique emphasizing sequences at the barre. Center-floor work will challenge the student through adagio and allegro combinations for pointe. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 51, 52, 53, 67, and 71.
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DANC 68 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL DANCE
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Explores the various forms of social dance such as Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing/Jive, and Quick Step. Combinations will be presented to gain coordination, strength, and agility. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 68 and 69.
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DANC 69 INTERMEDIATE SOCIAL DANCE
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 68
Review and continuation of social dance with emphasis on improving individual skills. More advanced steps and dance sequences will be presented. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 68 and 69. Formerly DANC 169.
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DANC 70 INTERMEDIATE LATIN DANCE
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 66
Continued instruction in Latin Dance with emphasis on improving individual skills. More advanced steps and dance sequences will be presented. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 66 and 70. Formerly DANC 170.
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DANC 71 ADVANCED BALLET
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 53
Advanced ballet technique with emphasis on performance. Improving individual skills at the ballet barre and center-floor with adagio and allegro combinations (formerly DANC 171). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 51, 52, 53, 67, and 71.
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DANC 71 ADVANCED BALLET
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 53
Advanced ballet technique with emphasis on performance. Improving individual skills at the ballet barre and center-floor with adagio and allegro combinations (formerly DANC 171). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 51, 52, 53, 67, and 71.
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DANC 72 ADVANCED MODERN DANCE
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 56
Expand and develop advanced modern dancing techniques with emphasis on improving individual skills. Advanced modern dance concepts and combination will be presented (formerly DANC 172). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 54, 55, 56, and 72.
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DANC 72 ADVANCED MODERN DANCE
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 56
Expand and develop advanced modern dancing techniques with emphasis on improving individual skills. Advanced modern dance concepts and combination will be presented (formerly DANC 172). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 54, 55, 56, and 72.
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DANC 73 ADVANCED JAZZ DANCE
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 59
A course for the more advanced student emphasizing various and combined styles, complex isolations and heightened tempos found in jazz dancing (formerly DANC 173). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 57, 58, 59, and 73.
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DANC 73 ADVANCED JAZZ DANCE
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 59
A course for the more advanced student emphasizing various and combined styles, complex isolations and heightened tempos found in jazz dancing (formerly DANC 173). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 57 , 58 , 59 , and 73.
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DANC 74 MULTICULTURAL DANCE HISTORY IN THE UNITED STATES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduction to artistic, historical, and social context of dance forms, cultures, and traditions in the United States. Investigation of the origins, influences and the dissemination of various world dance forms as they have developed in the United States (formerly DANC 174).
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DANC 75 ADVANCED TAP DANCE
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 62
Advanced skills in multiple tap techniques emphasizing rhythmic complexity, various tempos and improvisation (formerly DANC 175). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 60, 61, 62, and 75.
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DANC 77 DANCE ACTIVITIES - LATIN AEROBICS
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Combines Latin music with stretching sequences and high energy movement combinations for health and fitness (formerly DANC 177). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in KNES 1 , 3 , 7 , 50 , and DANC 77.
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DANC 78 HIP HOP
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Emphasizes various styles of hip hop dance such as breaking, locking, popping and freestyle. Preparation in auditioning for entertainment, commercial, and competitive events (formerly DANC 178). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 78, 79, 80, and 81.
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DANC 79 HIP HOP LEVEL I
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 78
Emphasizes various styles of hip hop dance. Further study in hip hop techniques such as street dance, breaking, B-boying and freestyle. Continued preparation in auditioning for entertainment, commercial, and competitive events. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 78 , 79, 80 , and 81 .
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DANC 80 INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP
1 Unit 0.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 79
Emphasizes various styles of hip hop dance. A more advanced study in hip hop techniques. Preparation for performing and choreographing entertainment, commercial, and competitive venues. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 78 , 79 , 80, and 81 .
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DANC 81 ADVANCED HIP HOP
1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DANC 80
Students will increase knowledge and technique in hip hop forms as a result of continued instruction. Students will learn, create and analyze hip hop movement preparing for auditions in performance venues. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 78 , 79 , 80 , and 81.
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DANC 83 AFRICAN DANCE II
1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
History, technique and performance of various styles of African Dance, with an emphasis on class participation and further development of movement skills. The course will also emphasize musicality and study of increasingly complex percussive rhythms (formerly DANC 183). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 83 and 182 .
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DANC 182 AFRICAN DANCE I
1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Introduction to the history, technique and performance of various styles of African Dance, with an emphasis on class participation and development of basic movement skills. The course will also emphasize musicality and an introduction to percussive rhythms. Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in DANC 83 and 182.
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DR 23 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Principles of communicating product design requirements via multiview projections, auxiliary views, and working drawings, including dimensions and notes using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD). Planar geometric projections in orthographic relationships are used to define points, lines, planes, intersections and developments, and to describe spatial relationships.
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DR 50 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 4 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 124A or DR 100
Introductory course covering the operation and application of computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems used to create, modify, store, and plot technical drawings. Also listed as ARCH 50 . Credit given in either area, not both.
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DR 51 COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 4 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: DR or ARCH 50
An intermediate to advanced level course in the operation and application of computer aided drafting systems, used to create, edit, save, and plot technical 2D and 3D drawings. Also listed as ARCH 51 . Credit given in either area, not both.
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DR 100 FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL AND MECHANICAL DESIGN
3 Units 2 hours lecture 4 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Develops basic design skills including proper use of CAD software, geometric construction, multiview projection, sections, pictorial drawings, auxiliary views, and dimensioning. A current version of a computer-aided design (AutoCAD) system will be used to present design concepts. Processes for design development include considering design constraints (customer requirements, schedule, cost factors, safety, aesthetics) with marketability and product placement targets.
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DR 101 MECHANICAL DESIGN
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: DR 100 or one year of high school mechanical drafting
Develops the basic skills required to produce industrial-quality assembly and detailed drawings including sections, first and second auxiliary views, advanced dimensioning, tolerancing, and further development of mechanical drawing skills. A computer-aided drafting (CAD) system will be used.
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DR 102 MECH DESIGN AND MARKETING PORTFOLIO
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Develops basic skills needed for industrial-level mechanical and conceptual design including assembly drawings, detail drawings, fundamentals of mechanical design, and strategies for creative design. A computer aided design (CAD) system will be used. Create and develop a hybrid Electronic-Physical Portfolio of Technical Drawings/Architectural Drawings, which showcase the student work.
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DR 120 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Comprehensive program to introduce and train students in the areas of Engineering Technology to provide skills and competencies to integrate design knowledge with practical job skills.
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DR 152 ADVANCED COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
3 Units 2 hours lecture 4 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: DR /ARCH 50 or DR /ARCH 51
Advanced computer-aided design and drafting with emphasis on advanced 3D CAD knowledge and skills in the completion of technical drawings that support 3D modeling. Also listed as ARCH 152 . Credit given in either area, not both.
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DR 200 3D PARAMETRIC MODELING - SOLIDWORKS
3 Units 2 hours lecture 4 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: DR/ARCH 50
Operation and application of modern computer-aided design using Solidworks. Includes development of 3D computer models from concept to component parts, drawings, and assemblies.
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DR 201 ADVANCED 3D PARAMETRIC MODELING - SOLIDWORKS
3 Units 2 hours lecture 4 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: DR 200
Advanced operation and application of modern computer-aided design using Solidworks. Includes development of 3D computer models from concept to component parts, drawings, and assemblies. Creation of parts using surface modeling, the study of parts using Finite Element Analysis, and the application of Motion Analysis in Assemblies.
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DR 202 GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 4 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: DR/ARCH 50
Review of conventional dimensioning (non geometric dimensioning) and the introduction of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing using Solidworks.
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DR 203 GREEN & SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING DESIGN
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Presents the developing and evolving fields for innovative designs of products that minimize the carbon footprint and reduce the impact of product manufacture and life-cycle use upon the environment.
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ECOL 201 ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION TECHNIQUES
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Introduces students to specific theory and techniques for ecological restoration in a variety of habitats. Laboratory exercises will include site visits to restoration projects.
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ECOL 202 ADVANCED ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION TECHNIQUES
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
An advanced course in practical and theoretical ecological restoration techniques. Political, social, and scientific considerations in restoration will be discussed. Laboratory exercises will include field techniques for planting, irrigating, and monitoring restoration sites. Field trips will be required.
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ECON 2 PRINCIPLES (MACRO)
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: MATH 253
Economic analysis of theories of income determination including national income measurement, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, monetary and fiscal policy, banking and money creation, and international finance. Explores consumption, saving, investment, government spending, exports, and imports.
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ECON 2H HONORS PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: MATH 253
Analysis of income determination including national income measurement, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, monetary and fiscal policy, money creation, and international finance. Explores consumption, saving, investment, government spending, exports, and imports. The honors course is enriched by smaller class size, additional analytical techniques, increased use of mathematical modelling, and the completion of a research project. Credit may be earned for either 2 or 2H, but not both. Letter grade only.
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ECON 4 PRINCIPLES (MICRO)
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: MATH 253
Economic analysis of resource use and the production and distribution of goods and services by markets and other allocation mechanisms. Topics include: supply and demand, economic decision-making, imperfect competition, antitrust, regulation, environmental economics, the distribution of income, efficient resource use, international trade, and efficiency vs. other criteria for judging microeconomic success.
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ECON 4H HONORS PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: MATH 253
Economic analysis of resource use and the production and distribution of goods and services by markets and other allocation mechanisms. Topics include: supply and demand, economic decision-making, imperfect competition, antitrust, regulation, environmental economics, the distribution of income, efficient resource use, international trade, and efficiency vs. other criteria for judging microeconomic success. This honors course will be enriched through limited class size, seminar format and more intensive application of mathematical modelling techniques, and application of those techniques to a greater number of specialized applications. Credit may be earned in either ECON 4 or 4H, but not both. Letter grade only
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ECON 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 PS 11 . Credit given in either area, not both.
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ECON 20 THE AMERICAN ECONOMY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A general education course surveying the American economy from both microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives. Intended for non-majors and those preparing to take ECON 2 and 4. Topics include business cycles; unemployment; inflation; international trade; income distribution; market structure and performance; and the economic behavior of firms, households, and government.
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Electronic Technology |
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ET 101 SURVEY OF ELECTRONICS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Basics of electronics for non-majors or those exploring possible interest in the field.
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ET 114 DIGITAL ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: ET 133
Fundamentals of logic and circuits for digital electronics. Includes binary arithmetic, Boolean algebra, logic gates, digital technologies, memory circuits, A/D and D/A converters, addition/subtraction circuits, shift registers, counters, clock and timing circuits, and multiplexers/ demultiplexers. Laboratory experiments emphasize testing and troubleshooting of common circuits.
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ET 118 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: ET 114 and 135
Principles of modern electronic communication systems, including radio, data, digital, and opto-electronic systems. Study of noise analysis, modulation methods, networks, transmission lines, antennas, and other important system components and considerations. Includes analytical principles and equations as well as practical applications and troubleshooting.
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ET 133 DC AND AC FUNDAMENTALS
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Fundamentals of DC and AC electronic components and circuits. Includes basic DC and AC terms, resistors, capacitors, inductors, Ohm’s law, series and parallel circuits, circuit theorems, magnetism, transformers, time constants, reactance, resonance, and passive filters. Laboratory experiments utilize common test equipment such as the digital multimeter, power supply, function generator, and oscilloscope.
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ET 135 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND CIRCUITS
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: ET 133
Fundamentals of semiconductor devices and circuits, both discrete and integrated. Includes diodes, transistors, amplifiers, thyristors, operational amplifiers, active filters, oscillators, and voltage regulators. Lab exercises include building and testing devices and circuits studied.
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ET 200 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING AND MICROCONTROLLERS
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ET 114
Fundamentals of digital signal processing, microcontrollers, analog -to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) interface circuits, and other advanced digital circuits. Includes related hardware, software, testing, and troubleshooting. Lab exercises including building and testing circuits and devices studied.
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ET 201 ROBOTICS FUNDAMENTALS
2 Units 1.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Fundamentals of robotics, including hardware, software, testing, and troubleshooting. Study of the basics of the major hardware and software of a small robot while building and programming it for various activities.
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ET 202 INTERMEDIATE ROBOTICS
2 Units 1.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ET 201
Study of intermediate level robotics systems, including mechanical and electronic components and subsystems, microcontrollers, sensors, motors/servos, and software. Each student will purchase a robotic arm and construct, program, test, and troubleshoot it to perform specified tasks.
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ACCT 229X IMPROVING INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE (EI)
0 Unit 1 hour lecture
Focuses on maximizing investment performance for the beginning and experienced investor, including strategies critical to the formation, preservation and growth of financial assets.
R-R-99
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ACCT 229X IMPROVING INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE (EI)
0 Unit 2 hours lecture
Focuses on maximizing investment performance for the beginning and experienced investor, including strategies critical to the formation, preservation and growth of financial assets.
R–99
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ACCT 232X STOCKS AND BONDS MANAGEMENT (EI)
0 Unit 1 hour lecture
Studies global economics, stock and bond markets, with an emphasis on helping investors develop an informed and strategic investment philosophy.
R–99
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ACCT 232X STOCKS AND BONDS MANAGEMENT (EI)
0 Unit 2 hours lecture
Examines the dynamics of global economics, stock and bond markets, and mutual funds with an emphasis on helping investors develop an informed and strategic investment philosophy.
R–99
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ART 10X CERAMICS HANDBUILDING (EI)
0 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1 hour lab
A practical and historical introduction to the ceramics process. The course will include handbuilding, trimming and finishing, firing and glazing.
R 99
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ART 10X CERAMICS HANDBUILDING (EI)
0 Unit 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
A practical and historical introduction to the core aspects of the ceramics process. The course will include handbuilding, trimming and finishing, firing and glazing.
R 99
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ART 11X BEGINNING CERAMICS-WHEEL (EI)
0 Unit 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Introduction to potter’s wheel techniques, with emphasis on traditional shapes and forms. Includes wheel throwing techniques, trimming and finishing, firing and glazing.
R 99
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ART 12X INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS (EI)
0 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Recommended Preparation: ART 10X
Covers theory, materials, and techniques of ceramics at an intermediate level. Includes design-forming techniques, the potter’s wheel, glazing, and firing.
R 99
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ART 12X INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS (EI)
0 Unit 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ART 10X
Covers theory, materials, and techniques of ceramics at an intermediate level. Includes design-forming techniques, use of the potter’s wheel, glazing, and firing.
R 99
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ART 13X ADVANCED CERAMICS (EI)
0 Unit 1 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ART 12X
Course directs advanced projects in ceramics with emphasis on the use of the potter’s wheel. Evaluation of forms and creative use of ceramic concepts and materials will be emphasized. Design, forming and glazing techniques will be presented.
R 99
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ART 14XA BEGINNING CERAMICS-SLIPCASTING (EI)
0 Unit 1 hour lecture 0.5 hour lab
Theory and history of ceramics as well as basic techniques in ceramic slipcasting, including pouring low fire slip into molds, finishing, carving, underglazes, glazes, and overglaze applications plus firing processes.
R 99
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