2018-2019 Spring Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Academic Courses
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ACCT 1A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
4 Units 4 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
The study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important, and how it is used by investors and creditors to make decisions. Includes the accounting information system and the recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the classified financial statements, and statement analysis. Asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls and ethics are covered.
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ACCT 1B MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
4 Units 4 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ACCT 1A
The study of the use and reporting of accounting data for managerial planning, cost control, and decision making purposes. Includes broad coverage of concepts, classifications, and behaviors of costs. Topics include cost systems, the analysis and use of cost information, cost-volume-profit analysis, contribution margin, profit planning, standard costs, relevant costs and capital budgeting.
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ACCT 120 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL PLANNING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Major topics include money and credit management, comprehensive insurance coverage, and analyzing and developing management tools and strategies for personal investing. Covers investing in common and preferred stock, government and corporate bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and other financial securities. Lifelong financial planning, pension, retirement, and estate planning issues are addressed. Covers the structure and operation of financial markets as well as financial and investment information gathering. The effects of achieving/not achieving financial security on psychological and physiological health are examined.
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ACCT 202A INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 1A
Recommended Preparation: ACCT 1B
Review of fundamental accounting processes; in-depth studies of working capital involving cash and temporary investments, receivables, inventory evaluation procedures and current liabilities; stock investments.
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ACCT 202B INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 1A
Recommended Preparation: ACCT 202A
Continued in-depth studies of noncurrent assets and liabilities including investments in bonds, bond redemption funds; plant and equipment acquisition; use and retirement problems; paid-in capital and retained earnings; analytical processes relating to statement analysis, comparative data, ratios, and measurements; funds-flow and cost-flow reporting.
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ACCT 203 COST ACCOUNTING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 1B
Survey of cost accounting; job-order, process, and standard cost concepts; emphasis on costing methods for materials, labor, and factory overhead; preparation and analysis of financial statements rendered from cost data.
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ACCT 207A ADVANCED ACCOUNTING I
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 1A
Recommended Preparation: ACCT 202A
Studies the nature of and accounting for business combinations, preparation of consolidated financial statements (before and after business combinations), accounting for business ownership changes, insolvency (liquidation and reorganizations). Primary focus is the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with overview of some International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) impacts.
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ACCT 207B ADVANCED ACCOUNTING II
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 207A
Recommended Preparation:ACCT 202A
Continued advanced studies of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP)and International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS) convergence project, foreign currency transactions and foreign affiliate financial statement translations, accounting for partnerships, and identification of the main characteristics of fund accounting and its use with government and some non-profit entities.
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ACCT 208 ACCOUNTING FOR GOVERNMENT AND NOT FOR PROFIT ENTITIES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 1B
This course studies governmental and not-for-profit accounting. Topics include financial reporting; federal, state and local government accounting; budgetary accounting; general and special revenue funds; proprietary funds; trusts and agency funds; fixed assets and long term debt; and nonprofit accounting for entities such as public colleges, universities and health care providers.
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ACCT 210 ACCOUNTING ETHICS
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 1B
Designed to expose students to a comprehensive coverage of ethical and professional issues encountered by accounting professionals. Prepares students to meet part of the Ethics requirement for becoming a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California. Primarily focuses on ethics pertaining to the Accounting profession. Study of the ethical framework includes the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Code of Professional Ethics, Audit Responsibilities and Accounting Fraud, Legal and Regulatory Obligations, Earnings Quality, Corporate Governance, and International Financial Reporting.
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ACCT 214 BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND CALCULATIONS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Reviews mathematics used to solve typical business problems including simple interest, compound interest, installment sales, trade and cash discounts, markup percents, pricing, discounting notes and drafts, depreciation, taxes, insurance, statistics, stocks and bonds, and distribution of ownership and profits.
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ACCT 215 GENERAL ACCOUNTING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Basic theory and principles of elementary accounting applicable to a single-proprietorship business. Practical application of accounting theory to the accounting cycles of service and merchandising business enterprises: bookkeeping practice; debit and credit practice; books of original entry; ledgers, working papers, adjusting and closing entries; income statement, balance sheet, and statement of owners equity, cash, payroll, special journals, merchandising firms. Recommended for students needing a bookkeeping foundation before enrolling in ACCT 1A , and for retailing, sales and merchandising, and office administration majors.
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ACCT 216 INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ACCT 1A
Federal and California state income tax rules and regulations. Practical applications of the Internal Revenue Code and Franchise Tax Board rules and regulations pertaining to the taxation of individuals are presented.
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ACCT 217 PARTNERSHIP AND CORPORATE TAXATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ACCT 1A and 216
Designed to provide an introduction to Federal and California state corporate and partnership income tax rules and regulations. Practical applications of the Internal Revenue Code and Franchise Tax Board rules and regulations pertaining to the taxation of partnerships and corporations are presented.
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ACCT 221 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 1B
Familiarization to accounting information systems development process. Analysis, design, development, and implementation of accounting information systems. Automation of accounting information systems studied through the use and application of computers.
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ACCT 235 ENTREPRENEURIAL ACCOUNTING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Basic accounting course for the entrepreneur that provides the participant with financial statement analysis, tax and implications of decision-making. Assist in determining financing needs and options to facilitate continued operations as well as future growth. Assist in determining the appropriate computer hardware and software system necessary for the accounting needs of the business. The student will learn the necessary skills to use accounting software to set up accounts and manage the financial aspect of the business.
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ACCT 241 CREDIT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS I
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Accounting 1A
This course studies the role of credit in the business world including basic financial statement overviews and liquidity analysis. Topics include credit in the business world, credit department organization and policies and procedures, legal aspects of credit, negotiable instruments, terms and conditions of sale and aspects of the uniform commercial code.
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ACCT 242 CREDIT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS II
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 241
This course studies the role of credit risk and mitigation in the business world including basic financial statement analysis for making credit decisions. Topics include credit investigating, knowing your customer, credit fraud and business insurance, customer visits, legal and bankruptcy code proceedings, international trade, Cash Flow Statement analysis and additional financial analysis for credit making decisions.
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ACCT 275 AUDITING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 1B
Recommended Preparation: ACCT 202A
Examines the use of financial statement audits and details the audit process. Topics include professional responsibilities of auditors, audit design, sampling approaches, substantive testing, and testing controls.
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ACCT 276 ACCOUNTING FRAUD EXAMINATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ACCT 202A
Subjects covered by this course include areas associated with modern forensic accounting and fraud examination. Topics include an examination of the various types of occupational fraud, as well as the techniques to prevent and detect fraud in organizations. Students will gain an understanding of the principals of fraud examination including the types of persons that commit fraud and the reasoning they may have to do so.
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AESL 701T BASIC LITERACY-ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
0 unit 8 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This is a non-credit, open enrollment life skills course within the Adult Education Department designed for students who cannot read or write in English. They may or may not be literate in their primary language. Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of literacy in English. Students will learn to recognize and write the alphabet and numbers, to form English words and to develop their abilities to speak and understand English.
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AESL 702T BEGINNING LOW-ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
0 unit 8 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This is a non-credit, open enrollment life skills course within the Adult Education Department that is designed for students who have emerging literacy skills in English. Students will practice communication skills in everyday situations and build vocabulary through listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar activities.
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AESL 703T BEGINNING HIGH-ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
0 unit 8 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This is a non-credit, open enrollment life skills course within the Adult Education Department that is designed for students who have basic English language skills. Students will learn and communicate in everyday situations and build a larger vocabulary through listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar activities. There will be emphasis on comprehending simple conversations, communicating survival needs, reading phrases and simple sentences, and performing communicative written tasks.
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AESL 704T INTERMED. LOW-ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
0 unit 8 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This is a non-credit, open enrollment life skills course within the Adult Education Department that is designed for students who have intermediate language skills in English. Students will improve their listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing and grammar. There will be emphasis on creative oral language activities, initial critical thinking skills in reading comprehension, and written tasks which begin to focus on academic skills.
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AESL 705T INTERMED. HIGH-ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
0 unit 8 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This is a non-credit, open enrollment life skills course within the Adult Education Department that is designed for students who have intermediate language skills in English. Students will improve their listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing and grammar. Emphasis will be on understanding higher level language activities, reading passages with increased understanding, and increasing focus on creative and academic writing tasks.
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AESL 706T ADVANCED LOW-ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
0 unit 8 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This is a non-credit, open enrollment life skills course within the Adult Education Department that is designed for students who have a low-advanced level of proficiency in written English. Students will improve their reading, composition, grammar, listening comprehension, speaking, and study skills to prepare them for credit courses or high school equivalency (HSE) preparation courses. Emphasizes understanding higher level language activities, reading passages with increased understanding, and increasing focus on creative and academic writing tasks.
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AESL 707T ADVANCED HIGH-ADULT EDUCATION ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
0 unit 8 hours lecture 1 hour lab
This is a non-credit, open enrollment life skills course within the Adult Education Department that is designed for students who have high-advanced level of proficiency in written English. Students will improve their reading, composition, grammar, listening comprehension, speaking, and study skills to prepare them for credit courses or high school equivalency (HSE) preparation courses. Emphasis will be on higher level language activities, conversations which convey complex thought patterns, authentic material which expands the use of critical thinking skills, and realistic and academic writing.
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AESL 708T CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION - ADULT EDUCATION ESL
0 unit 5 hours lecture 1 hour lab
A course in citizenship preparation within the Adult Education Department which provides development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English within the context of history and government in preparation for the United States Citizenship examination. Recommended for students who have completed Beginning High ESL course or score at least 201 on CASAS placement test.
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AEWD 771T MOBILITY SKILLS
0 Unit 9 hours lecture
A class designed for students with disabilities to enhance independence by introducing safe practices and knowledge for using public transportation.
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AEWD 772T INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS
0 Unit 9 hours lecture
The course is designed for students who are working toward independent living situations and future employment, with supervised mobility in the community. The course addresses skills and competencies relevant to those wishing to live and work more independently. Instruction is provided both in the community and in the classroom. The college campus is also utilized.
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AEWD 773T JOB SKILLS
0 Unit 9 hours lecture
An educational program designed to assist adults with developmental and learning disabilities achieve their potential as independent members of the community. The course specifically seeks to support students identify vocational goals, develop requisite job search skills, and acquire the necessary social skills to successfully navigate the workplace. Lecture and field trips are combined to provide the student with a comprehensive and meaningful educational experience.
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AEWD 774T SELF ADVOCACY SKILLS
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
This course is designed for students with developmental and/or learning disabilities. Students will identify their strengths and weaknesses. They will learn about their disability and their abilities. Students will define realistic goals, objectives and the skills needed to reach goals, communicate in a respectful and responsible way, locate advocacy support, and learn rights and laws that pertain to people with disabilities.
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AEWD 775T COMPUTER SKILLS LAB
0 Unit 1 hour lab
Designed for students with disabilities to provide instruction in computer operation, word processing, social media, and the use of adaptive equipment.
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AEWD 781T PERSONAL SAFETY
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
This course is designed to introduce students with developmental disabilities to personal safety awareness. Students with disabilities will be presented with proactive steps to take to avoid dangerous situations in the community and at home. Students with disabilities will also be presented with basic techniques for self-defense and first aid.
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AEWD 782T PERSONAL BUDGETING AND BANKING
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
This class is designed for adults with developmental disabilities to provide students with disabilities with money management skills for employed students living in their own apartment. This is an introductory class that teaches banking and budgeting vocabulary and step by step on how to open and manage a checking account as well as creating personal budgets.
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AEWD 783T COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
A class designed for students with developmental or learning disabilities who want to learn how to improve their communication skills in relationship to employment. This course will include activities to enhance written and verbal skills.
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AEWD 784T CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Designed to assist adults with disabilities in acquiring or improving critical thinking skills necessary to function independently in a variety of activities, situations, and environments. Emphasis on problem-solving and decision making through understanding and evaluating situations, utilizing knowledge of cause and effect relationships, exploring options, and planning and implementing strategies.
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ANTH 1 BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the study of human evolution and human variation. Topics include the scientific method, evolutionary theory, molecular and Mendelian genetics, population genetics and the forces of evolution, primate anatomy and behavior, the fossil and genetic evidence for human evolution, and modern human variation and biocultural adaptations. The supplemental laboratory class may be taken concurrently or within one year of completion of the lecture course.
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ANTH 1H HONORS BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the study of human evolution and human variation. Topics include the scientific method, evolutionary theory, molecular and Mendelian genetics, population genetics and the forces of evolution, primate anatomy and behavior, the fossil and genetic evidence for human evolution, and modern human variation and biocultural adaptations. This honors course in enriched by limited class size, seminar format, an extensive research project, and an academic poster presentation. Letter grade only. Credit for either 1 or 1H, but not both. The supplemental laboratory class may be taken concurrently or within one year of completion of the lecture course.
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ANTH 1L BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY LABORATORY
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with ANTH 1 or within one year after completing ANTH 1
Supplemental lab to the biological anthropology lecture course. Laboratory exercises introduce students to the scientific method, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolutionary theory, human and non-human primate anatomy and behavior, and the paleoanthropological fossil record. The primary focus is on human evolution and modern human variation.
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ANTH 2 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the comparative study of culture and society. Includes an examination of the similarities and differences in cultures around the world. Topics include anthropological theory and methodology, family and kinship, ritual and religion, economic organization, social inequalities, cultural change, and the impact of globalization.
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ANTH 2H HONORS CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the comparative study of culture and society. Includes an examination of the similarities and differences in cultures around the world. Topics include anthropological theory and methodology, family and kinship, ritual and religion, economic organization, social inequalities, cultural change, and the impact of globalization. This honors course will be enriched through limited class size, seminar format and an extensive research project, culminating in an academic poster presentation. Must be taken for a letter grade. Credit may be earned in either ANTH 2 or 2H, but not both.
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ANTH 3 CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ANTH 2
An examination of the complex relationship between culture and language. Topics include the structure of language, language acquisition, the origin of language, bilingualism, non-verbal communication, language change, and linguistic diversity.
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ANTH 4 NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to Native American cultures of North America. Examines the prehistory, history, and linguistic and cultural diversity of the indigenous peoples of the United States and Canada from the pre-conquest period to the present. Topics include religious beliefs, social organization, health and healing, popular representations of Indians, ethnic identity, and questions of tribal sovereignty.
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ANTH 5 ANTHROPOLOGY OF LATIN AMERICA-CULTURE, IDENTITY, AND POWER
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An overview of key issues in the anthropology of Latin America, with an emphasis on cultural practices, identity formation, and the exercise of power. Major themes include the intersection of race, class and gender; violence and terror; forms of transgression; and resistance and change.
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ANTH 6 GLOBAL ISSUES IN ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ANTH 2
Explores anthropological perspectives on issues of importance in an increasingly global society. Topics include culture contact, culture change, ethnic conflict, religion and religious diversity, development, and globalization.
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ANTH 7 NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to Native American cultures of Southern California. Examines the prehistory, history, and linguistic and cultural diversity of the indigenous peoples of the region from the pre-conquest period to the present. Topics include origins, missionization and assimilation policies, religious beliefs, social organization, ethnic identity, federal recognition struggles, and Indian gaming.
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ANTH 8 WORLD PREHISTORY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the archaeology and prehistory of humankind from the earliest traces of hominin evolution to the emergence of state-level societies. Explores several key developments such as the domestication of plants and animals, the rise of social complexity, and the development of new technologies.
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ANTH 9 INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the study of concepts, theories, data and models of anthropological archaeology that contribute to our knowledge of the human past. The course includes a discussion of the nature of scientific inquiry; the history and interdisciplinary nature of archaeological research; dating techniques; methods of survey, excavation, analysis, and interpretation; cultural resource management; professional ethics; and selected cultural sequences.
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ANTH 10 CELTIC CULTURES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Overview of Celtic cultures throughout the world including archaeological evidence, social and economic structures, belief systems, language, and arts.
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ANTH 13 MAGIC, WITCHCRAFT, AND RELIGION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the anthropological study of religious beliefs and practices. The course examines several key topics in the study of religion such as mythology, symbolism, ritual, healing practices, altered states of consciousness, magic, and witchcraft, as well as the impact of religion on society, politics, and economics.
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ANTH 14 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL CULTURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the anthropological use and critique of film, photography, and other visual mediums in the portrayal of culture(s). Questions of the role of power in representational practices will be addressed.
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ANTH 15 THE WORLD OF PRIMATES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to primates and primatology, including species diversity, ecology, primate behavior, and conservation. Topics include communication, hierarchies, male-female interaction, protocultural behavior, social learning, tool use, play, cognition, and self-awareness.
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ANTH 16 ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD METHODS
1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ANTH 9
An introduction to archaeological field and laboratory methods. Students will be introduced to the techniques of excavation, the recording of artifacts, and the analysis and interpretation of sites and excavated materials. Practical field exercises, laboratory analysis, and mandatory field trips are included.
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ANTH 17 THE BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION OF HUMAN NATURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An analysis of what it is to be human based on the works of Lamarck, Darwin, Spencer and others core to the development of natural selection and biological determinism. Works through the concepts of the 20th century, including social Darwinism through the current trends in the evolutionary study of human behavior. Particular emphasis will be placed on the evolution of cooperation and the interaction of biological adaptation and culture in human biological and socio-cultural diversity.
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ANTH 19 FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ANTH 1
An introduction to the methods, techniques, and procedures of forensic anthropology. Topics include human osteology, biological variation, taphonomy, and personal identification in the study of human remains for medico-legal purposes (formerly ANTH 100).
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ANTH 21 WOMEN, GENDER, AND CULTURE - CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An anthropological approach to the cross-cultural study of women and gender. Focus is thematic and comparative, and will include topics such as gender identity, sexuality, the sexual division of labor, the politics of reproduction, childcare, and globalization.
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ARAB 1 ELEMENTARY ARABIC
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Corequisite: ARAB 901
Recommended Preparation: College-level reading ability
Designed to develop the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken Arabic. 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 Arabic.
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ARAB 2 ELEMENTARY ARABIC
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ARAB 1 or two years of high school Arabic.
Corequisite: ARAB 902
Designed to further the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken Arabic. 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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ARAB 3 INTERMEDIATE ARABIC
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ARAB 2 or three years of high school Arabic
Corequisite: ARAB 903
Intermediate level course focuses on fluency on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Continues the study of Arabic culture.
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ARAB 4 INTERMEDIATE ARABIC
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ARAB 3 or four years of high school Arabic
Corequisite: ARAB 904
Emphasizes fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of Arabic. Includes selected readings and discussions from the basic four genres in Arabic and Arabic-American literature, culture, and customs.
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ARAB 10 INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATIONAL ARABIC
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Arabic 2 or four years of high school Arabic
Designed to develop fluency in Arabic. The emphasis is on both formal and informal expressions and conversation in Arabic.
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ARAB 21 INTRODUCTION TO ARABIC CULTURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Traces the development of the culture of Arabic-speaking nations including history, philosophy, political ideas, literature, music, art, science, geography, and customs and its influence on America and the world. Conducted in English. No prior study of the Arabic language or culture is required.
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ARAB 901 ARABIC LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: ARAB 1
Requires concurrent enrollment in Arabic 1 . Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Arabic 1 course.
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ARAB 902 ARABIC LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: ARAB 2
Requires concurrent enrollment in Arabic 2 . Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Arabic 2 course.
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ARAB 903 ARABIC LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: ARAB 3
Requires concurrent enrollment in Arabic 3 . Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Arabic 3 course.
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ARAB 904 ARABIC LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: ARAB 4
Requires concurrent enrollment in Arabic 4 . Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Arabic 4 course.
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ARCH 10 INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduction to the professional field of architecture and related fields such as landscape architecture, engineering, construction, and city planning. Presentations by professionals to introduce students to options, requirements and job possibilities in related fields.
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ARCH 12 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
The study of the architecture and environmental achievements of man from the earliest times to the present. Presenting the important buildings, cities, sites, and civilizations of mankind.
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ARCH 34 BASIC ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I
3 Units 1 hour lecture 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 124A , which may be taken concurrently
Fundamentals of design function; form determinants; the nature, elements, and process of creative environmental design using 2D and 3D studies of space, form, color, and structure.
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ARCH 42 DESCRIPTIVE DRAWING AND PERSPECTIVE
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 124A
Construct 3D drawings, including obliques, isometrics, 1-pt. and 2-pt. perspectives. Construct basic shadows and shade.
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ARCH 44 ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION AND RENDERING
2 Units 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 42 and 124A
Delineate 2D and 3D architectural drawings for presentation. Render three drawings with color, shade, shadows, people, and trees.
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ARCH 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 DR 50 . Credit given in either area, not both.
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ARCH 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 DR 51 . Credit given in either area, not both.
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ARCH 110 STATICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS FOR ARCHITECTURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
A study of structural engineering and the strength of building materials. Investigates the definition of structure and natural forces that act upon buildings and structural components. An in-depth analysis of common structural systems and building types as the basis for study of individual structural components. Beams, columns, foundations, load tracing, cross-sectional capabilities of individual members, bending and shear, structural connections, hybrid structures and lateral design are investigated. Sustainable design and green building methods as well as future trends in building materials are linked to structural design theory.
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ARCH 120 REVIT AND BUILDING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT(BIM)
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 51 or DR 51
Introduction of 3-dimensional building modeling using Autodesk Revit to provide visualization and method of construction information for architectural design. Building Information Modeling (BIM) will be used to provide detailed construction information and coordination of architecture and engineering in simple and complex building systems. Rendering and presentation techniques using Revit are also introduced. Student needs solid knowledge of computer drafting applications, file management and building construction techniques including building materials and methods of construction (formerly ARCH 220).
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ARCH 121 ADVANCED REVIT AND BUILDING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT II
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 220
Advanced study of 3D building modeling using Autodesk Revit to provide visualization and method of construction information for architectural design. Building Information Modeling (BIM) will be used to provide detailed construction information and coordination of architecture and engineering in simple and complex building systems. Rendering and presentation techniques using Revit are also introduced. Student needs solid knowledge of computer drafting applications, file management and building construction techniques including building materials and methods of construction (formerly ARCH 221).
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ARCH 122 ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
An introductory course covering the profession of architecture and the construction industry including professional relations, office procedures, and legal aspects.
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ARCH 124A ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING I
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Principles and techniques of architectural drawing designed primarily for those who plan to enter the field of architecture or a related field such as construction, landscape architecture, city and regional planning, and/or interior design.
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ARCH 124B ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING II
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Draft and organize a set of working drawings for a single-family dwelling including building code requirements, materials, and principles of wood-frame construction. Computer-aided drafting methods will be introduced and used.
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ARCH 124C ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING III
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Draft and organize an advanced set of working drawings for a steel and concrete commercial building. Computer-aided drafting methods will be used.
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ARCH 126 MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Studies various building materials, their use and application in the structural makeup of buildings.
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ARCH 132 RESIDENTIAL PLANNING, PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN
3 Units 1.5 hours lecture 4.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 124A
Design a single-family dwelling. Complete a design process that considers proper site relationships, plan functions, form, structure, and materials.
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ARCH 136 BASIC ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II
3 Units 1 hour lecture 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 34
Learn to design quality form and space for living and working. Through the design process consider site, function, form, structure, color, and materials, as well as social, psychological, and ergonomic factors.
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ARCH 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 DR 152 . Credit given in either area, not both.
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ARCH 161 BLUEPRINT PLANS AND SPECIFICATION READING
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Blueprint and specification reading as applied to California State codes. Includes residential, commercial, and hospital construction.
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ARCH 162 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 4 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Includes bid preparations, material quantity and analysis, labor and material pricing and quantities summations, subcontract summations, subcontract bids, bid corrections, bidding practices, and final-bid form compilation and submittal.
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ARCH 163 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE INSPECTION
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Pursue minimum preparation and upgrading for inspectors seeking certification, construction managers, and architect’s field observers. Examine federal, state, or local codes affecting construction, grading, and performance standards. Evaluate code compliance on-site with emphasis on interpretations.
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ARCH 164 COMBINATION RESIDENTIAL DWELLING INSPECTION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 163
Prepares students for the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) examination to become certified building inspectors. Particular emphasis given to those sections in the International Building Codes which deal with inspection and enforcement of the Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes as they relate to residential and framing. Qualifies as CE for state mandated AB 717.
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ARCH 165 ELECTRICAL CODE INSPECTION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
A comprehensive study and review of the National Electrical Code and local authorities. Also covers regulations for inspection of residential and commercial units.
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ARCH 200 DESIGN IN ARIZONA, RIVERSIDE AND PALM SPRINGS
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Study how architecture and urban design confront context in Arizona, Riverside, and Palm Springs – Taliesin, Biltmore, ASU, MOMA, Phoenix Library, Arcosanti, Sedona, Arizona straw-bale house and Mission Inn in Riverside, CA.
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ARCH 211 CONCRETE INSPECTION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Presents technical knowledge needed by inspectors, code enforcement personnel, contractors and architects. Covers detailed concrete design, placement, mixing and testing.
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ARCH 212 PLUMBING CODES - DRAINS, WASTE, VENTS, WATER, AND GAS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Examine responsibilities of the plumbing inspector. Review rules and regulations defining owner, builder and architect’s responsibilities. Study mechanics of installation and inspection of water, waste, and venting systems.
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ARCH 213 MECHANICAL CODE - HEATING, AC, REFRIGERATION, AND DUCTWORK
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Examine the mechanical code as it affects responsibilities of inspector, contractor, worker, architect and owner. Examine design, sizing, installation and inspection of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
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ARCH 218 FOUNDATION STUDIO IN ARCHITECTURE
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
A design studio based on the Bauhaus Foundation Course that explores the many aspects of visual and spatial design leading to studied solutions in architecture. Concepts include black and white forms and negative space, communication through shapes, textures, color and materials, graphic design and typeface fonts, anthropometrics and designing for human scale. Studio will focus on designing and model building architecture for a specific building type and site, including climatic adaptation, native and locally produced materials, concepts of green design and LEED certification, creating human scaled spaces, and designing functional architectural solutions.
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ARCH 219 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PLANNING
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ARCH 124A
Focuses on the theory, layout, building codes and creativity needed in designing excellent floor plans, with a special emphasis on the scale of the building and the context of the site. Anthropometrics and ergonometric studies are the starting point to human scale design. Scale and arrangement of furnishings, circulation, storage, room proportions, function and users are all brought into the equation of good design. Projects will include typical single family residential design, residential estate design, multifamily residential design, commercial design, institutional design, and parking design with focus on sustainable architectural design practices.
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ARCH 231 LEED AND SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Examines the emerging movement for sustainable practices in architecture and construction. The model of the US Green Building Council for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) defines this course. Certification of buildings is examined including: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation in Design. For residential construction Locations and Linkages, as well as Awareness and Education are discussed. Regional Priorities focus on water and air resources for Southern California. The LEED professional accreditations: LEED Green Associate and the 5 LEED A.P. designations are also investigated. Identify approaches to sustainable architecture.
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ARCH 260 ARCHITECTURE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
1 Unit 1 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Visit architecture in San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo–San Francisco Civic Center, Union Square, Herman Plaza, Haight-Ashbury, Golden Gate Park, Marin Civic Center, Napa valley, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo downtowns, Hearst Castle.
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ARCH 261 ORANGE AND SAN DIEGO ARCHITECTURE
1 Unit 1 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Study architecture which urbanize and texture the region – from the Salk Institute and UC San Diego Library to the Crystal Cathedral, Capistrano Library and San Diego’s live/work housing.
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ARCH 262 LOS ANGELES ARCHITECTURE
1 Unit 1 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Tour LA architecture–including Gamble House, Bradbury Building, Biltmore Hotel, Wright/Eames/Gehry houses, Eric Moss/Morphosis projects, and Getty Museum.
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