2018-2019 Spring Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Academic Courses
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GD 140 BEGINNING GRAPHIC DESIGN
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Introduction to fundamentals of design concepts that explore organization of visual elements for graphic communication. Studio work will include traditional and computer-generated assignments in layout and typography. Designed to convey current concepts in the graphic design field. Also listed as ART 140 . Credit given in either area, not both.
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GD 141 GRAPHIC RENDERING TECHNIQUES
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Exploration of two-dimensional media for producing graphics and illustrations. Projects encourage development of illustration skills for a variety of design applications. Recognition and choice of techniques for translating concepts into accurate and compelling renderings. Also listed as ART 141 . Credit given in either area, not both.
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GD 142 PACKAGE DESIGN
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Introduction to traditional and computer-generated design and construction of three-dimensional packaging, including labels, overwraps, printed cartons, and point-of-purchase displays. Also listed as ART 142 . Credit given in either area, not both.
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GD 144 TYPOGRAPHY
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Basic principles of typography explored. Students learn the practical, formal, and communicative aspects of typography as applied to graphic design through problem solving and technical training. Emphasis on developing the creativity and analytical skills required for effective type design.
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GD 145 GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Develop illustrations for advertising, informational, graphic, and editorial use. Design and apply illustrations with consideration for reproduction requirements. Illustrations will be done in line art, black and white, and limited and full color in select mediums. Also listed as ART 145 . Credit given in either area, not both.
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GD 147 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Introductory computer graphics course which covers many aspects of computer-generated art and design. The student will use Adobe Creative Suite to create art and graphics with software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
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GD 148 DIGITAL GRAPHIC DESIGN
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: GD/ART 140 or GD 147
Introductory course for students interested in graphic design and the computer as used in design. Integrates the graphic design process with the digital process. Develops skills in composition, color use, and typography using InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Assignments range from logo development to magazine layout.
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GD 149 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Exploration of computer-based vector illustration on the computer. Students will learn and use Adobe Illustrator software to produce finished art.
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GD 150 DIGITAL ANIMATION
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: GD/ART 141, GD 147, 149
Introduction to 2D digital animation production. Modern 2D animation software creates stylish and cost effective presentations that animators, illustrators, and graphic designers use to create dynamic graphic content for animated shorts and TV shows, marketing, and web animation. Course covers complete production process from concept development to final animation.
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GD 151 DIGITAL LAYOUT AND DESIGN
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
A foundation course covering layout design for print and web publishing. Course covers typography, layout theory, pre-press production methods and project management. Emphasizes practical development techniques to produce digital visual images efficiently. Software instruction uses industry standard design software.
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GD 154 DIGITAL PRE-PRESS
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: GD 147 and 151
Digital pre-press production techniques using Macintosh computers to prepare graphic design files for professional printing. Focus on the essential pre-press production skills all graphic designers need to know such as file prep and conversion, trapping, color management, imposition, and color separation. Basic knowledge of graphic design software recommended. Field trips are required.
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GD 160 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: GD 140
Professional requirements and procedures to launch and maintain successful graphic design practice. Course focuses on the essentials of working as a freelance designer including portfolio development, presentation techniques, client relationships, marketing, implementing an accounting system, and establishing a legal entity.
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GD 180 GRAPHIC DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR MOBILE DEVICES
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: GD 140
Basics of designing effective and attractive graphical interfaces for applications (apps) for smart phones and tablets. For beginners and experienced designers, emphasis placed on graphic design principles applied to interface design. Training in industry-standard software to design interfaces for basic apps that run on a variety of operating systems.
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GD 199 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION II
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: GD 149
Recommended Preparation: GD 200
Students will explore more advanced illustration techniques with a greater emphasis on multiple design components and more sophisticated visual concepts. Techniques and processes include digital drawing and painting projects that incorporate the use of vector and raster software programs. Professional applications of digital-based illustration will also be investigated.
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GD 200 PHOTOSHOP SKILLS FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Essentials of Adobe Photoshop as a design and production tool for graphic designers. Focuses on professional studio techniques to master this essential design tool for the creation of sophisticated graphics. Emphasizes efficient workflow, technical proficiency and aesthetic judgment. Students produce portfolio-ready projects using a broad range of imaging skills.
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GD 210 MOTION GRAPHICS
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Introduction to the tools and principles of creating motion graphics. Motion graphics is the dynamic new language of graphic design, combining moving images and typography, special effects, and sound. This course focuses on the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects, and producing impressive and effective motion graphics for advertising and informational uses. Planning, production, and the aesthetic issues of 2-D animation are covered.
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GD 240 INTERMEDIATE GRAPHIC DESIGN
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: GD 140 or ART 140
The further study of design concepts used in graphic design as well as portfolio preparation. Studio work will include conceptualization techniques and layout and production of designed formats. Also listed as ART 240. Credit given in either area, not both.
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GD 249 BIOMEDICAL ILLUSTRATION
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: GD 149 and 200
Explore and create conceptualized illustrations and diagrammatic illustrations created to foster communication between scientist and author, teacher and student, or physician and patient. Create work that transforms complex information and data into images that explain, inform, and record scientific research and discoveries. Emphasizes the use of vector and raster illustration tools in the creation of instructive biomedical media.
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Health |
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HLTH 1 CONTEMPORARY HEALTH ISSUES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An exploration into traditional and holistic health topics as they affect the individual, family, community and society. General topics include mental health and stress reduction techniques, emotional wellness, and communication skills. Specific topics include; sexuality and intimate relationships, nutrition, weight management, fitness, aging, dying, narcotics, alcohol, tobacco, reproductive choices, infectious diseases, cardiovascular health, cancer, sleep, and alternative medicine.
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HLTH 2 FIRST AID, CPR, AND AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR
1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Accident and injury prevention, CPR, AED and first aid for common injuries/illness. Successful completion qualifies a student for American Heart Association - Heartsaver - CPR, AED and First Aid certificate.
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HLTH 3 WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An exploration of health issues that affect the quality of women’s daily lives. The course will emphasize sexuality, intimate relationships, reproductive issues and Pre Menstrual Syndrome, preventative health care, fitness, nutrition, stress management, and emotional well-being,and aging. Additional topics covered in this course will include social, economic, environmental, behavioral, and political factors associated with women’s health.
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Health Information Technology |
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HIT 100 HEALTH INFORMATION SCIENCE
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: CIM 10 OR CIM 1, ENG 1A or ENG 1AH
Introduction to the health information management profession, including health services organization and delivery methods; sources, collection, maintenance, and analysis of health data; structure and use, requirements and standards for health information; information systems. Letter grade only (formerly HIT 200).
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HIT 101 ALTERNATIVE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: CIM 10 or CIM 1
Examines the management of health information in the various delivery systems, other than the acute care hospital setting, including home health, hospice, behavioral health, ambulatory settings, long-term care, rehabilitation facilities, managed care, and correctional facilities. Focuses on the structure and content of the records, flow of information, regulations, accreditation requirements and reimbursement (formerly HIT 203).
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HIT 109 ICD DIAGNOSTIC CODING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: HSC 107 or BIO 113
Recommended Preparation: HSC 108, CIM 10 or CIM 1
Provides overview of the organization and format of the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), and the role of diagnostic coding in the Prospective Payment System. Provides instruction in diagnostic coding of health records by applying ICD guidelines. Students will use specialized software for the completion of the Health Information Management (HIM) processes with emphasis on encoders and groupers for diagnostic coding. Letter grade only (formerly HIT 221).
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HIT 110 ICD PROCEDURE CODING
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: HSC 107 OR BIO 113
Recommended Preparation: CIM 10 or CIM 1, & HSC 108
Designed to provide training in the process of building International Classification of Diseases (ICD) procedure codes. Discusses the Index and Tables of the ICD procedure manual for assigning procedure codes. Prepares students to review the documentation in health records, support and identifies the procedure, determine the objective of the procedure, review the definition of the root operations that match the objective of the procedure, and select the appropriate value for body part, approach, device, and qualifier from the procedural code table. Students will use encoders and groupers to assign ICD procedure codes. Letter grade only (formerly HIT 220).
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HIT 111 HEALTHCARE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (HCIT)
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: HIT 100
Recommended Preparation: CIM 10 or CIM 1
Healthcare Information technologies used in the management of health information; communication and network technologies; data and information file structures; health data collection tools, health information exchanges, data and interchange standards, consumer informatics, data integrity and security. Letter grade only (formerly HIT 207).
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HIT 112 REPORTING HEALTHCARE DATA
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: CIM 10 or CIM 1, and MATH 253
Introduction to statistics in healthcare, reporting of various types of healthcare data, and principles of medical research and planning. This course covers math review and the presentation of data (formerly HIT 212).
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HIT 115 CPT AND AMBULATORY CARE CODING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: HSC 107 or BIO 113
Recommended Preparation: CIM 10 or CIM 1, & HSC 108
Addresses the utilization of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for hospital outpatient, physician, and other ambulatory services. Analysis of medical documentation and application of guidelines for coders and health information professionals. Letter grade only (formerly HIT 215).
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HIT 116 PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTHCARE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: CIM 10 or CIM 1
An introduction to the quality management and performance improvement process in health care settings, and focuses on collecting, analyzing, and presenting data. The course covers introduction to quality management techniques and tools, patient safety, accreditation, utilization and risk management. Letter grade only (formerly HIT 204).
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HIT 119 MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES IN HEALTHCARE
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: CIM 10 or CIM 1 and ENG 1A or ENG 1AH
Management of human, financial, and physical resources in a Health Information department including: leadership, training, teamwork, motivation, staffing and productivity, communication, performance review, tools and techniques for process improvement, budgets, development of policies and procedures, data collection and analysis for strategic planning, information governance, workflow and process monitors, and cultural diversity. Letter grade only (formerly HIT 209).
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HIT 122 REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGIES
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: HIT 109, HIT 110, & HIT 115
Recommended Preparation: CIM 10 OR CIM 1
Explores health insurance billing and current payment methodologies in the various healthcare settings. Focuses on compliance with regulatory requirements and common reimbursement practices. Includes specific payment systems and how the information provided by health information management departments impacts the financial viability of health care organizations. Students will also learn how other payers and quality review organizations utilize data (formerly HIT 202).
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HIT 130 DIRECTED PRACTICE
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: HIT 111, HIT 115, and HSC 106
Limitation: (1) Physical examination and health clearance required (2) Background clearance required (3) Professional liability insurance required
Examines the structure, content, and utilization of health information as it relates to the Health Information Department of an affiliated health care organization. The focus is on the organization, flow of information, functions of the health information department, and other associated departments. Letter grade only (formerly HIT 219).
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HIT 222 ADVANCED CODING APPLICATIONS
4 Units 2 hours lecture 6 hours lab
Prerequisite: HIT 221
Recommended Preparation: CIM 1, HIT 200, HSC 233, HSC 244, HIT 215, HIT 220 & HIT 202
Advanced medical coding for addressing more complex issues relating to International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)/Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding. Assignments focus on using different types of case studies mock records and applying learning at a higher coding skill level. Computerized encoders and groupers emphasized. This course will provide an opportunity for students in the Health Information Technology and Health Information Coding Specialist Programs to demonstrate competencies required for completion of each program.
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Health Science |
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HSC 104 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Application and orientation to medical terminology, basic structure of medical terms and their components–roots, prefixes, suffixes and combining forms. Emphasizes analysis, meaning, spelling and pronunciation to building a medical vocabulary applicable to the specialties of medicine, major diseases and terms used on physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Letter grade only (formerly HSC 201).
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HSC 106 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Covers the legal and ethical issues pertaining to health care, health information, and the health record. Topics include: privacy, confidentiality, patient rights, security, release of information, informed consents, documentation requirements, compliance, fraud and abuse, medical malpractice, labor laws, HIPAA and other government regulations,and E-health. Letter grade only (formerly MA 222 and HSC 233).
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HSC 107 HUMAN BODY FUNDAMENTALS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: HSC 104
Introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Includes structural components, spatial relationships, and body system interactions. Satisfies requirements for Allied Health Sciences such as Health Information Technology, EMT, and Medical Assisting, but will not fulfill requirements for nursing, physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or pre-pharmacy majors (formerly HSC 277).
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HSC 108 DISEASE PROCESSES FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: HSC 104 , HSC 107 or BIO 113
A conceptual approach to the study of disease processes including common assessment strategies and treatments with an emphasis on the body’s response to the disease process. Letter grade only (formerly HSC 244).
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HSC 151 INTRO TO THERAPY AND CAREER EXPLORATION OF REHABILITATION
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Designed to provide information and practical experience to students pursuing a career in physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreation therapy, adapted physical education, speech pathology or other health care fields that work with special populations. Also offered as KNEA 151 . Credit given in either area, not both.
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HSC 217 CARDIAC DYSRHYTHMIAS
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Emphasizes cardiac function, normal and abnormal heart rhythms, causes of dysrhythmias, and interpretation of monitoring equipment printouts.
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HSC 222 BASIC LIFE SUPPORT-CPR FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
0 Unit 0.75 hour lecture
Recommended Preparation: Previous experience or course work in health care field (EMT, Paramedic, Nursing, etc.)
Provides instruction, practice, and return demonstration of CPR and obstructed airway management techniques. This includes one- and two-rescuer resuscitation techniques for adults, children, and infants. Includes a brief review of basic anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and respiratory systems as they relate to high quality CPR and management of airway obstruction. Recognition and treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest and airway obstruction will be emphasized. Satisfactory completion of the course will provide an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support course completion card.
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HSC 223 BASIC LIFE SUPPORT-CPR FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS RENEWAL
0 Unit 0.25 hour lecture
Limitation: Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider course completion card
Review and update of cardiopulmonary resuscitation principles and procedures for health care providers previously educated in one- and two-rescuer adult, child and infant resuscitation and foreign body airway obstruction management. Satisfactory completion of course provides American Heart Association Healthcare Provider course completion card.
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HSC 226 ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Current BLS Healthcare Provider HSC 217
Provides healthcare students with with critical assessment and management skills to treat adults with pre-arrest, cardiac arrest, and stroke. Provides information on team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. Also covers airway management and related pharmacology. Skills are taught in large and small group sessions and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented.
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HSC 227 PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Limitation: Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider course completion card
Recommended Preparation: Previous experience or course work in health care field (EMT, paramedic, nursing etc).
American Heart Association/American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course for healthcare providers to develop proficiency in the knowledge and skill of advanced pediatric resuscitation and emergency care. Satisfactory completion of the course will provide an American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider course completion card.
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HSC 228 CALCULATIONS FOR MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
1 Unit 1 hour lecture
Basic concepts for problem-solving in administering drugs and solutions. Stresses equivalency and unit conversions. Uses dimensional analysis system for problem solving.
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HSC 291 MANAGEMENT OF AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
0.5 Unit 0.5 hour lecture
Provides a general base for recognition and appropriate management of verbal and physical aggression in health care settings. Basics strategies for verbal de-escalation of the aggressive person and kinetic techniques to enhance client, personal and environmental safety will be emphasized.
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HEBR 1 ELEMENTARY HEBREW
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Corequisite: HEBR 901
Recommended Preparation: College level reading ability
Designed to develop the fundamentals of communicative competence in colloquial Hebrew. 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 Hebrew.
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HEBR 2 ELEMENTARY HEBREW
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: HEBR 1 or two years of high school Hebrew
Corequisite: HEBR 902
Designed to further the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken Hebrew. 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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HEBR 3 INTERMEDIATE HEBREW
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: HEBR 2 or three years of high school Hebrew
Corequisite: HEBR 903
Intermediate level course focuses on fluency on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Continues the study of Hebrew culture.
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HEBR 901 HEBREW LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: HEBR 1
Requires concurrent enrollment in Hebrew 1. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Hebrew 1 course.
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HEBR 902 HEBREW LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: HEBR 2
Requires concurrent enrollment in Hebrew 2. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Hebrew 2 course.
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HEBR 903 HEBREW LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: HEBR 3
Requires concurrent enrollment in Hebrew 3. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Hebrew 3 course.
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HIST 4 WORLD HISTORY TO 1500
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A survey of major themes and events in world history from the earliest civilizations to 1500. Emphasis will be placed on the rise of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; the early Indian, Chinese, Latin American, and African empires, and European expansionism and global encounters.
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HIST 5 WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Survey of major themes and events in world history from 1500 to the present. Emphasis will be placed on European expansionism, the Atlantic slave trade and slavery in the Americas, late 18th and early 19th century political revolutions, the Industrial Revolution, imperialism and colonialism, 20th Century nationalist movements and revolutions, and 21st century challenges.
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HIST 11 PERSPECTIVES OF PEACE STUDIES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A comprehensive study of nonviolent philosophies and movements from the ancient world to the present, with particular emphasis on Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and the movements they led.
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HIST 12 REVOLUTIONS AND REVOLTS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Examine from a comparative perspective the origins, phases and results of selected revolutions throughout modern world history. Analyze how issues of gender, race, and class shaped these revolutions.
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HIST 15 THE VIETNAM WAR
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A study of the Vietnam War, including an examination of how the United States became involved, how this war was waged, and reactions to the policy in the United States and within the international community. An analysis of the legacies of the Vietnam conflict will be covered as America confronts world problems today.
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HIST 16 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1876
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
History of the United States from its colonial origins through the period of the Reconstruction, focusing on cultural, economic, political, and social developments as influenced by geographical and cultural expansions and sectional conflicts.
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HIST 17 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1876
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A history of the United States from the Reconstruction period to the present, focusing on topics such as the Industrial Revolution, reform movements from the Progressives to the New Deal, the emergence of the U.S. as a world power, the Cold War, collective security in foreign affairs, and other foreign and domestic issues from 1990 to the present.
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HIST 19 UNITED STATES SINCE 1945
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Survey of the United States and its world relationships following the close of World War II. Special emphasis will be given to the Cold War, American social ferment,the development of the Civil Rights Movement, and American foreign policy through the Persian Gulf War.
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HIST 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 SOC 20. Credit given in either area, not both.
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HIST 21 WOMEN IN UNITED STATES HISTORY - A MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A survey of U.S. women’s history from the 18th century to the present. Focus will be placed on uncovering the similarities and differences in the historical experiences of women based on their class, racial, and ethnic identity. Concentration is on the changing roles of women in the family, community, labor force, and political system, and exploration of the evolution of gender roles and identities.
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HIST 22 SURVEY OF UNITED STATES HISTORY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Survey of cultural, economic, political, and social aspects of the history of the United States from the colonial period to the present.
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HIST 27 LATIN AMERICA - PRE-EUROPEAN TO INDEPENDENT NATIONHOOD
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A survey of the heritage of Latin America from a cradle of civilization in the pre-European era to the beginning of nationhood. The emphasis will be on the political, economic, cultural, and social history of this period. The student will be introduced to pre-European America, the Iberian background, European conquest and dominance, the movements to end European dominance, and the creation of Latin America.
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HIST 28 LATIN AMERICA - 1800 TO THE PRESENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A survey of the political, economic, cultural, and social history of Latin America. Review the development of Latin American nations since independence from European conquest and occupation. Examines the relationship of Latin American nations with the rest of the world, with special emphasis on relations with nations of the Western Hemisphere.
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HIST 29 FILM AND HISTORY IN LATIN AMERICA
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Students evaluate films on Latin America in the context of historical research on similar episodes or issues. Films will focus on the social and psychological consequences of colonialism, forced labor systems, religious beliefs, and “Modernization”.
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HIST 30 HISTORY OF MEXICO
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An exploration of the major historical processes and events in Mexican history from the pre-colonial era to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the economic, political, social, and cultural currents that have shaped the lives of the people of Mexico.
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HIST 32 CALIFORNIA HISTORY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Survey of California history from the Pre-European era to the present, focusing on the economic, political and social factors that influenced the historical development of the state. Topics include early indigenous societies, the founding of the missions, the Mexican-American war, the Gold Rush, the Great Depression and World War II, and the Chicano Rights Movement.
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HIST 33 CHICANO - LATINO AMERICAN HISTORY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Analyzes the principal developments in Chicano/ Latino American history from the 16th century to the present. Focus is on the manner in which Mexican and Latino cultural patterns have been retained or redefined by life in the United States, the impact of the Texas Revolution and the U.S.- Mexican War, the role of urbanization and immigration, regional variation within the Chicano/ Latino communities, and Chicano/ Latino contributions to the development of American society.
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HIST 41 HISTORY OF ENGLAND SINCE 1688
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A survey of English history from the Glorious Revolution to the present. Includes an overview of economic, political, social, cultural, and scientific developments from 1688 to the present.
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HIST 61 HISTORY AND POLITICS OF RUSSIA-SOVIET PERIOD TO THE PRESENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Survey and evaluation of the Russian Revolution followed by an analysis of the major forces which shaped the Soviet Union’s political, economic, and social systems. Course also includes the collapse of the Soviet Union and post-Soviet Russia.
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HIST 62 EUROPEAN HISTORY TO 1650
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Survey of the historical developments of Europe from the Ancient Mediterranean to 1650. Includes an overview of the economic, political, social, cultural, and scientific developments from the emergence of the Greek Empire to the Thirty Years War.
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HIST 63 EUROPEAN HISTORY SINCE 1650
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Survey of the historical developments of Europe from the Age of Absolutism to the present. Includes an overview of political, social, cultural, and scientific developments from the era of 17th Century nation building to the present.
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HIST 70 HISTORY OF ASIA TO 1800
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Survey of major social, religious, political, economic, and cultural traditions of Asia to 1800. Emphasis is placed upon the historical development of China, Japan, and Korea.
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HIST 71 HISTORY OF ASIA SINCE 1800
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A continuation of History of Asia to 1800, with an emphasis on issues of modernization, adaptation, and cultural change since 1800.
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HIST 72 HISTORY OF CHINA
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A survey of Chinese history from the foundations of Chinese culture to the present, focusing on the rise of rice-based agriculture, religion, philosophy, the dynastic system, contact with the West, industrialization, the establishment of the Communist state, and the transition to a capitalist economy.
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HIST 73 JAPANESE POPULAR CULTURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An overview of Japanese popular culture from the Tokugawa era (1600-1868) to the present with an emphasis on contemporary (post-1945) popular culture. Focus is on changes in Japanese culture through movies, anime (animated cartoons), comic books, music, and other artifacts. Topics include the role of mass media, the globalization of Japanese popular culture, and changing ideas of race, gender, and society.
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HIST 74 HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST TO 1800
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A survey of the cultural, economic, and political history of the Middle East from Ancient Era to 1800 C.E. with an emphasis on the rise, spread, and development of Islam. Explores how Islam developed out of earlier Middle Eastern societies and built upon those continuities, and examines the expansion and development of Islam and its interaction with pre-Islamic Middle Eastern societies and the West until 1800 C.E.
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HIST 75 HISTORY OF THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A survey of the history of the Middle East from 1800 to the present, with emphasis on the problems of developing Middle Eastern nations, the Arab-Israeli conflicts, and the political and economic implications of Middle Eastern oil. Includes a brief introduction to Islamic religious institutions, focusing on the importance of these institutions to contemporary global politics.
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HIST 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 PS 80. Credit given in either area, not both.
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HIST 81 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A survey of the history of peoples of African descent in the United States from colonial times to the present. Emphasis will be placed on struggles over the construction of race and identity, slavery and emancipation, the meanings of freedom and democracy, the Civil Rights and Black Power movements’ philosophies and strategies for achieving full citizenship, and the persistence of inequality in the contemporary period.
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HON 11H HONORS CULTURE, SCIENCE, SOCIETY - RENAISSANCE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A or ENG 1AH
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1B or ENG 1BH
Cross-disciplinary seminar. Explores the continuity of cultural traditions through a study of major works of history, literature, philosophy, social thought, fine arts, and the sciences. Compares and contrasts modes of inquiry characteristic of those disciplines. Organized around the theme of renaissance.
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HON 12H HONORS CULTURE, SCIENCE, SOCIETY - THE POSTMODERN WORLD
3 Units 3
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A or ENG 1AH
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1B or ENG 1BH
Cross-disciplinary seminar. Explores the continuity of cultural traditions through a study of major works of history, literature, philosophy, social thought, fine arts, and the sciences. Compares and contrasts modes of inquiry characteristic of those disciplines. Organized around the theme of the postmodern world.
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HON 13H HONORS CULTURE, SCIENCE, SOCIETY - POWER, RESISTANCE, EMPIRE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A or 1AH
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1B or 1BH
Cross-disciplinary Honors seminar designed to focus on European colonialism and indigenous resistance to empire-building through a study of major works of history, literature, philosophy, social thought, fine arts or the sciences, and to compare and contrast the modes of inquiry characteristic of those disciplines. This course is open to all students.
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HON 14H HONORS CULTURE, SCIENCE, SOCIETY - TRANSFORMATION OF EMPIRE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A or ENG 1AH
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1B or ENG 1BH
Cross-disciplinary Honors seminar designed to focus on the transformation of European empire into the post-colonial world through a study of major works of history, literature, philosophy, social thought, fine arts or the sciences, and to compare and contrast the modes of inquiry characteristic of those disciplines. This course is open to all students.
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HON 15H HONORS CULTURE, SCIENCE, SOCIETY- FROM PHILOSOPHY TO SCIENCE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A or ENG 1AH
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1B or ENG 1BH
Cross-disciplinary Honors seminar designed to focus on the development of political and natural philosophy into political science and modern science in Ancient Greece and the Italian Renaissance, through a study of major works of history, literature, philosophy, social thought, fine arts or the sciences, and to compare and contrast the modes of inquiry characteristic of those disciplines. This course is open to all students.
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HON 16H HONORS CULTURE, SCIENCE, SOCIETY- NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 1A or ENG 1AH
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1B or ENG 1BH
Cross-disciplinary Honors seminar designed to focus on natural and social sciences and their political impacts since 1800 through a study of major works of history, literature, philosophy, social thought, fine arts or the sciences, and to compare and contrast the modes of inquiry characteristic of those disciplines. This course is open to all students.
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HORT 7 INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE DESIGN
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
The fundamentals of landscape design as applied to residential landscape projects. Focus is directed at principles of sustainable design, and appropriate use of hardscape and plant materials. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course.
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HORT 10 PLANT MATERIALS-ORNAMENTAL
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Landscape plants and identification. Includes trees, shrubs, plants used as ground covers, bedding plants, and vines. Growth habits and cultural requirements will be studied.
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HORT 11 PLANT MATERIALS-EDIBLES
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Vegetables, fruits, and herbs that are regionally appropriate are identified and studied. Growth characteristics and cultural requirements are presented.
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HORT 20 INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Ornamental horticulture, with scientific emphasis and assessment through lab tasks, including plant structure, growth and development, pest management, soils, fertilization, propagation, pruning, diseases, planting methods, greenhouse management, and landscape design principles will be studied. Includes extensive hands-on lab tasks. Field trips and observations may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course.
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HORT 106 LANDSCAPE CAD-FUNDAMENTALS
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Use of computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) applications in landscape design. Covers applications in computer graphics and drafting, planting design, and landscape development according to industry standards.
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HORT 109 INTRODUCTION TO PLANTING DESIGN
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Elements and principles of planting design are explored. Emphasis is given to organizing and applying plant material to design problems using accepted ecological, functional, and aesthetic standards. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course.
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HORT 110 INTRODUCTION TO URBAN FARMING
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
An introduction to the principles and practices of Urban Farming. Emphasis is given to current trends for designing and growing urban landscapes, farms, and urban gardens. Considerations for various needs and exposures such as a roof top garden, or for a garden watered with grey water will be addressed. Discussions focus on ecological, functional, and aesthetic standards that are unique in an urban setting. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course.
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HORT 111 INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Explores methods of permaculture design that are informed by the concept of working with nature. Different from sustainable landscape design which preserves habitat and ecology, Permaculture design is restorative to habitat and ecology. Students will explore ecological design, ecological engineering, environmental design, construction and integrated water resources management that develops sustainable architecture, regenerative and self-maintained habitat and agricultural systems modeled from natural ecosystems. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course.
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HORT 112 PLANT PROPAGATION
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Theory and practices of plant propagation, including seeds, cuttings, division, tissue culture, layering, budding, and grafting. Study will include propagation structures, plant growth regulators and environmental factors regulating plant growth and development. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course.
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HORT 113 SOILS AND FERTILIZERS
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Soil is a living ecosystem critical to the establishment of healthy plants. Soil texture, aeration, structure, cation exchange and other physical and chemical properties will be studied. Characteristics, uses, and methods of application of fertilizers and soil amendments in practical applications are presented.
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HORT 115 HISTORY OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
A study of landscape design with an introduction to ancient times and an emphasis on the period after 1400 A.D.to the 19th Century, including Italian, French Renaissance, English, Islamic, and American gardens. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course.
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HORT 116 IRRIGATION DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
An irrigation-systems course covering landscape system design, installation, maintenance and repair. Emphasizes water conservation principles and practices.
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HORT 120 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Pest recognition and the methods of environmentally acceptable control in the landscape, nursery, and home will be studied. Insects, spider mites, weeds, fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and vertebrates are included.
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HORT 130 HARDSCAPE AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FUNDAMENTALS
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Materials used in the development of ornamental hardscapes in landscape design include soils, stone,concrete, wood, brick, steel, and plastics. Design considerations in the use of these materials and the laws and regulations that apply are also covered.
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