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CDE 258 CA PRESCHOOL FOUNDATIONS & FRAMEWORKS - HISTORY-SOC SCIENCE
1 Unit 1 hour lecture
Introduction to the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks in the domain of History and Social Science including strands of self and society, civics, history, geography, ecology, and economics. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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CDE 259 CA PRESCHOOL FOUNDATIONS AND FRAMEWORKS - SCIENCE
1 Unit 1 hour lecture
Introduces the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks: Science. Includes the strands of scientific inquiry, physical, life, and earth sciences and provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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CDE 263 REFLECTIVE PRACTICE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Limitation: Current employment working as a lead teacher in a licensed child care or public school setting.
Recommended Preparation: Completion of 24 units in early childhood education.
Designed for teachers currently teaching in an early childhood program serving children from birth through early primary grades. This course offers a guided pathway to reflective practice, developmental observations, intentional teaching, differentiated instruction, self-assessment and visual documentation of classroom learning. Students will use a variety of instructional strategies, including purposeful play, to assess and support children’s learning and development. Cannot be used to satisfy supervised field experience requirement for the Child Development Permit.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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CHI 1 ELEMENTARY CHINESE
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Corequisite: CHI 901
Recommended Preparation: College-level reading ability
Designed to develop the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken Chinese. Emphasis is on reading and writing skills, as well as fundamental aspects of culture. Equivalent to two years high school Chinese.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CHI 2 ELEMENTARY CHINESE
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: CHI 1 or two years of high school Chinese
Corequisite: CHI 902
Designed to further the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken Chinese. 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.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CHI 3 INTERMEDIATE CHINESE
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: CHI 2 or three years of high school Chinese
Corequisite: CHI 903
Intermediate level course focuses on fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Continues the study of Chinese cultures.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CHI 4 INTERMEDIATE CHINESE
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: CHI 3 or four years of high school Chinese
Corequisite: CHI 904
Emphasizes fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of Chinese. Includes selected readings and discussions from the basic four genres in Chinese and Chinese-American literature, culture, and customs.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CHI 21 INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CULTURE AND INFLUENCE IN THE U.S.
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: College-level reading ability
Provides a brief overview in English of the historical contours of Chinese culture. Areas of study include the present implications of the five thousand-year-long history, developmental imbalances as a consequence of geographical and communication barriers, the integrative power of the written language, the stability of the family system, and the tension between tradition and modernity. No prior study of the Chinese language or culture is required.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CHI 901 CHINESE LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: CHI 1
Requires concurrent enrollment in Chinese 1. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Chinese 1 course.
Grading Method: PN - Pass/No Pass
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CHI 902 CHINESE LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: CHI 2
Requires concurrent enrollment in Chinese 2. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Chinese 2 course.
Grading Method: PN - Pass/No Pass
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CHI 903 CHINESE LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: CHI 3
Requires concurrent enrollment in Chinese 3. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Chinese 3 language courses.
Grading Method: PN - Pass/No Pass
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CHI 904 CHINESE LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: CHI 4
Requires concurrent enrollment in Chinese 4. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Chinese 4 language courses.
Grading Method: PN - Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 1 MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A study of mass media and media technology as they apply to society. Includes a study of media functions, responsibilities, practices, and influences, as well as a study of media law, ethics, history, development, and potential for the future. The course is designed to increase student awareness of the impact of mass media in shaping society. Also listed as JRN 1. Credit given in either area, not both.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 2 HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF TELEVISION BROADCASTING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Evaluation of television broadcasting as a medium of mass communication through exploration of its history, creative techniques, and relationship to society. Exploration of historical development and analysis of major works (formerly CTVR 102).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 3 THE HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF AMERICAN CINEMA
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Evaluation of American Cinema as an art form and a medium of mass communication through exploration of its history, literature, creative techniques, and relationship to society. Viewing and critiquing outstanding films from different eras of cinema’s history.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 4 CINEMATIC STORYTELLING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Critical evaluation of principles, techniques and their implication in narrative, documentary and experimental filmmaking. Viewing and and critiquing films of various movements, analyzing the appearance of film space and film time through cinematography, mise-en-scene, editing, sound and special effects.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 5 HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF INTERNATIONAL CINEMA
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Evaluation of International Cinema as an art form and cultural force through exploration of its history, techniques, and relationship to society. Viewing and critiquing outstanding examples of international cinema including genre from European, Latin, and Asian origins.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 7 CROSS CULTURAL CINEMA
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Perspectives of underrepresented groups in US films. Examination of political, economic, and philosophical highlights of their work in front of and behind the camera. Analysis of the societal impact of these films.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 9 WOMEN IN CINEMA AND TELEVISION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A historical perspective on the role of women in film. Examination of political, economic, and philosophical highlights of the work of women in front of and behind the camera. Societal impact women have had in film.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 31 FILM PRODUCTION I
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: CTVR 101
Single-camera style narrative film production from pre-production and shooting to post-production. Skills specifically for narrative film production including language of cinematography, telling a visual story, character development, blocking and composition, basic lighting techniques and audio acquisition techniques, and master scene technique.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 32 FILM PRODUCTION II
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: CTVR 31
Recommended Preparation: CTVR 40
Production of short films to compete in film festivals. Emphasis on professional level films and personal development of skills. Single-camera narrative film style production with advanced digital film production equipment and non-linear editing programs.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 40 TELEVISION AND FILM SCRIPTWRITING I
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Emphasizes the theories, formats, practices, and organization in writing scripts for television broadcasting and film production. Includes character development, the rewrite, dialogue, format, story and structure. Student work will be considered for production by film production courses.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 42 TELEVISION AND FILM DIRECTING
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: CTVR 101
Specialized training in the elements of directing for film and television, including camera, directing talent, blocking and directing in post-production.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 100 INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA, TELEVISION, AND RADIO
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Exploration of the history and organization of the radio, TV, and film industry. Overview of the technologies and organizational structure of the industry with emphasis on career opportunities in radio, TV, and film. Investigation of skills needed to be successful in broadcasting and film business.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 101 VIDEO PRODUCTION BASICS
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Introduction to video production including camera, audio, lighting, and editing. Development of an understanding of video technology and vocabulary. Application of video techniques and tools such as cameras, lights, audio, and non-linear editing. Application of aesthetic theory to student productions.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 104 COLD READING AND INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Acquisition of cold reading and interview techniques for performance related positions in film, television and radio.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 106 VIDEO JOURNALISM
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: JRN 2 and CTVR 101
Incorporates print and broadcast techniques to produce multimedia pieces for the web, tablets and emerging platforms with a focus on video journalism. Topics include multimedia storytelling that incorporates shooting and editing video, recording and editing sound, writing, and still photographs. An emphasis will be placed on journalistic, documentary-style video storytelling for the news media. Also listed as JRN 106. Credit given in either area, not both.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 110 AUDIO PRODUCTION
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Introduction to the basic principles and techniques of acquiring, developing, and producing material for various audio applications including: radio, internet, and other forms of media production.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 111 AUDIO AND SOUND DESIGN FOR TELEVISION AND FILM
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: CTVR 101
An advanced hands-on course in audio-production and sound design techniques used for radio, television, film, and new media. Applications and techniques in the areas of recording, mixing, effects, and mastering. Audio terminology and current equipment technology in pre-production, production, and post-production.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 113 RADIO BROADCASTING
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CTVR 110
Development of “on-air” skills for a variety of radio formats. Exploration of radio career opportunities in programming, promotion, news, sales, and music industry relations. Basic elements of radio broadcasting, including station organization, music and talk programming formats, promotions, sales, announcing, and FCC regulations.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 114 RADIO STATION ACTIVITIES
2 Units 2 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: CTVR 110 and 113
A practical course providing the student with regular and continuing experience in the operation of the college radio stations, KSBR-FM and OC Rock Radio, including on-air announcing, special production, programming, and news and public affairs.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 115 ADVANCED RADIO PERFORMANCE AND STUDIO OPERATIONS
2 Units 2 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: CTVR 113
Provides students with advanced practical instruction in broadcast and internet radio performance, regulations, studio equipment, and software. Students will have opportunity to hold live and recorded air shifts on the college radio stations.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 124 TELEVISION PRODUCTION I
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: CTVR 101
A hands-on course in producing, directing, and shooting television shows. Extensive studio experience through 3-camera shooting, using all crew positions as well as field production. Projects will be broadcast on Cox Channel 39.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 125 TELEVISION PRODUCTION II
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: CTVR 124
An in-depth course emphasizing 3-camera studio and single-camera field production. Producing professional-level television shows for marketing and distribution.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 129 DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: CTVR 101
A hands-on production course focusing on documentary projects. Investigation of various styles of documentaries and production of documentary films.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 138 ADVERTISING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Contemporary advertising. Examines strategies, design, media selection and ethics. Addresses good copy, layout, and production of print and electronic media, including email, e-marketing, e-retailing, web sites, and social media. Covers profit and non-profit organizations; addresses business to business and business to consumer communications. Also listed as BUS 138. Credit given in either area, not both.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 140 TELEVISION AND FILM SCRIPTWRITING II
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: CTVR 40
Comprehensive script writing from initial concept to final product including character development, 3-act story structure, dialogue and narrative in a middle- to feature-length format.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 151 NON-LINEAR EDITING I
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Introduction to the aesthetics and physical elements of editing on industry standard digital non-linear editing systems including Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro. Application of editing skills to different types of media production.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 191 VOICE-OVER AND ANNOUNCING
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Development of effective radio and television performance techniques stressing skills in narration, dubbing, and voice-over for industry, education, entertainment and commercials.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 233 FILM PRODUCTION III
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Prerequisite: CTVR 32
Recommended Preparation: CTVR 42, 140, 262
Advanced course focusing on producing large-scale narrative films for film festivals, using professional filmmaking tools including RED Digital Cinema. Acquisition of specialized skills in the pre-production, production and post-production of the picture.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 251 NON-LINEAR EDITING II
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Prerequisite: CTVR 151
Comprehensive non-linear post-production techniques. Emphasis on the integration of picture editing, special digital effects, animation and sound design for various media formats.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 253 DIGITAL SPECIAL EFFECTS
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Recommended Preparation: CTVR 151
Introduction to creating digital special effects in the non-linear editing suite, using state-of-the-art special effects software including After Effects. Application of graphic images in digital video projects with techniques including key-frame animations, text effects, visual effect filters, and compositing.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 262 PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Role of the producer, production manager, coordinator and assistant director through the pre-production, production, and post production phases. Emphasis on script breakdown, crew selection and hiring practices, industry work rules, production procedures, safety requirements and legal issues.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 264 CINEMATOGRAPHY
2 Units 1.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Prerequisite: CTVR 101
Introduction to the art and science of lighting for the camera. Proper set-up, identification, uses, and effects of lighting needed to create dramatic visual images. Relationship of lighting to the camera, exposure, shutter speed, ISO ratings, and filters.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 280 CINEMA-TELEVISION-RADIO EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: CTVR 31 or 110 or 124 or 290 or 291
Training for job search and on the job skills needed to work successfully in any professional setting. Job skills in a professional working environment, such as a radio station, television production company, talent agency, or film studio. Development of a job marketing strategy and effective interview skills.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 290 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA I
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
An on-camera process class that develops technical and performance skills specific to film and television.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CTVR 291 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA II - CREATING A CHARACTER
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
An on-camera process class that develops technical skills and acting skills specific to the mediums of film and television. Using Meisner and Hagen techniques to create the reality of doing while working on immediacy, conditioning forces, character action and particularization.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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COMM 1 COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ENG 1A/1AH with a grade of “C” or better
Understand and use the processes of communication in making personal and social decisions in everyday life, including an understanding of problems and propositions; organization and development of ideas; evidence; methods of research, criticism and evaluation. Presentation of ideas in informative and persuasive contexts. Platform speaking experience will be required (formerly SP 1).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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COMM 1H HONORS COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ENG 1A or 1AH with a grade of “C” or better
Understand and use the processes of communication in making personal and social decisions in everyday life, including an understanding of problems and propositions; organization and development of ideas; evidence; methods of research, criticism and evaluation. Presentation of ideas in informative and persuasive contexts. Platform speaking experience will be required. The Honors course is enriched by the development of ePortfolios, competitive speaking experiences, and reduced class size. Credit may be earned for either COMM 1 or COMM 1H, but not both (formerly SP 1H). Letter grade only.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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COMM 2 PERSUASION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: COMM 1/1H and/or ENG 1A/1AH with a grade of “C” or better
Examines the components of persuasive messages in advertising, politics and sales. Analyze persuasive themes, such as: ethics, logic, reasoning, and fallacies as they relate to the use of evidence, speaker credibility, and emotional appeals directed toward various types of audiences (formerly SP 2).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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COMM 3 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduction to the principles of argumentation and competitive debate. Students gain a practical understanding of effective strategies for the construction and refutation of arguments that can be utilized in myriad personal and public situations. Research methodology, use of evidence, communication ethics, and the fundamentals of critical thinking will be emphasized (formerly SP 3).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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COMM 5 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduction to strategies and behaviors in all aspects of the interpersonal communication process. Includes study of self concept, relationships, perception, listening, verbal and non-verbal communication (formerly SP 5).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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COMM 8 GENDER COMMUNICATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Focuses on the interactive relationships between gender and communication. Includes verbal and nonverbal aspects of communication; social and cultural expectations and roles; problem analysis and decision-making specific to gender conflict. Enables students to appreciate gender differences and to listen and interact with others more effectively (formerly SP 8).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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COMM 20 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Designed to reveal how culture influences interaction patterns. Includes the theory and the process of communicating with people across cultural, ethnic, and racial divides, interaction in various contexts such as interpersonal relationships, small groups, and work environments. Current events, film, and multimedia used to analyze the impact of intercultural studies in today’s society (formerly SP 20).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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COMM 30 INTRODUCTION TO ORAL INTERPRETATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Survey of prose, poetry, and drama. Focuses on the analysis and criticism of literature, examines various interpretive theories within the context of the period written. Students will present and perform literary selections (formerly SP 30). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in COMM/SP/TA 30 and COMM/SP/TA 32.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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COMM 32 INTERPRETERS’ THEATRE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: COMM 30
Stressing the techniques of script preparation, direction, and staging of literature. Coursework will culminate in a student-performed and directed Interpreters’ Theatre (formerly SP 32). Students are limited to a combined total of four enrollments in COMM/SP/TA 30 and COMM/SP/TA 32.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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COMM 106 FORENSICS ACTIVITY
1 Unit 1 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Preparation for and presentation of materials for college-sponsored speech and debate activities and tournaments. Events include debate, platform speaking, and oral interpretation of literature. Participation is required for credit. Offered as open-entry/open-exit (formerly SP 106).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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COMM 106 FORENSICS ACTIVITY
2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Preparation for and presentation of materials for college-sponsored speech and debate activities and tournaments. Events include debate, platform speaking, and oral interpretation of literature. Participation is required for credit. Offered as open-entry/open-exit (formerly SP 106).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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COMM 106 FORENSICS ACTIVITY
3 Units 1 hour lecture 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Preparation for and presentation of materials for college-sponsored speech and debate activities and tournaments. Events include debate, platform speaking, and oral interpretation of literature. Participation is required for credit. Offered as open-entry/open-exit (formerly SP 106).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIM 1 COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Examination of computer information systems and their role in business including computer hardware and software, networking, ethics, security, the Internet, and system and application software. Students apply these concepts and methods through hands-on projects to develop computer-based solutions to business problems.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIM 10 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introductory concepts and applications software course. Emphasis on hardware and software analysis and design of computers and other types of information systems used for creating, maintaining, retrieving, printing, and communicating computer files. Exercises using word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and communications software and an introduction to the Internet. Provides the experience necessary to recognize the major capabilities available in each software application and how the software applications work together in an integrated information systems environment.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIM 112 MICROSOFT OFFICE
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Provides a computer exploration of Microsoft Office. Extensive activities are provided using word processing, database management, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Focus includes creating, maintaining, and querying a database management system and creating, editing, formatting, and printing text and spreadsheet documents.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIM 120 COMPUTER LITERACY
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Provides students with basic knowledge of how computers are used in today’s world. Focuses on using the computer as a tool to manage information, access the Internet, using modern day mobile devices like tablets and smartphones, Use of intelligent devices as a method to telecommunicate with others, and enhance life-long learning in a technologically-changing society. Exercises in using word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and communications software. No computer experience is required.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIM 121A KEYBOARDING FOR COMPUTERS - BEGINNING
1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture 0.5 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Designed to introduce touch keyboarding of letter, number, and symbol keys on the computer. For business and/or personal use. Introduces basic computer operation; no previous computer or typewriting experience required.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIM 121B KEYBOARDING FOR COMPUTERS - INTERMEDIATE
1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture 0.5 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: CIM 121A
Builds keyboarding speed and accuracy. Introduces word processing command keys and formats to produce basic tables, business letters, memos, and reports.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIM 121C KEYBOARDING FOR COMPUTERS - ADVANCED
1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture 0.5 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: CIM 121B
Improves keyboarding speed and accuracy. Expands use of word processing command keys and format features to produce complex memorandums, letters, tables, bound and unbound reports, and job application documents.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 102 WORD PROCESSING - WORD
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Provides training on the use of word processing software. Students will utilize program features to create, edit, and format documents for personal and business use.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 104 SPREADSHEETS - EXCEL
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Provides information and training in the use of computer-based spreadsheet software for business applications. Workbooks will be produced for a variety of applications.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 104A SPREADSHEETS - EXCEL–BEGINNING
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Entry-level course provides beginning information and training in the use of computer-based spreadsheet software for business applications (formerly CIM 216A).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 104B SPREADSHEETS - EXCEL–INTERMEDIATE
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: CIMA 104A
Provides information and training in the use of computer-based spreadsheet software for business applications (formerly CIM 216B).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 106 DATABASE - ACCESS
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Utilize database management software to generate applications for solving business problems. Emphasis is on concepts and procedures for designing databases and producing reports. Database objects such as tables, forms, queries, and reports will be created.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 108 BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS - POWERPOINT
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Surveys the concepts, structures, and processes utilized in developing and managing professional business presentations using commercially available software packages. Students will create a variety of presentation formats (formerly CIM 230).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 202 ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING - WORD
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Recommended Preparation: CIMA 102 or 283E
Develops competencies in the advanced topics of word processing software. Students will learn to create reusable content and build documents using reusable content; revise documents using markup tools; create, apply, and modify table styles; sort tables; work with nested tables; use formula fields in tables; create, manage and protect forms; work with long documents; create index, bookmarks, table of contents, and table of figures; use linking and embedding objects; create and edit macros; and use advanced mail merge features.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 204 ADVANCED SPREADSHEETS - EXCEL
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Recommended Preparation: CIMA 104 or CIMA 283F
Develop competencies in the advanced topics of spreadsheet software. Create PivotTables and PivotCharts. Use advanced specialized math, statistical, logical, financial and lookup functions. Create macros, sumifs,templates and styles and prepare workbooks for distribution. Use collaboration tools, data analysis, solver, and scenario features. Audit worksheets.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 206 ADVANCED DATABASE - ACCESS
3 Units 3 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Recommended Preparation: CIMA 106 or CIMA 283H
Develops competencies in the advanced topics of database software. Learn to validate data, normalize data tables, use analysis and design tools, and export and import data. Create advanced action, parameter, append, delete and crosstab queries. Perform data mining with PivotTables. Create advanced forms and reports. Create macros and write SQL statements. Encrypt/decrypt databases and improve database performance.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 212 MANAGING PROJECTS WITH MICROSOFT PROJECT
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Learn to create a complete project schedule with tasks and task relationships. Edit and organize a project, assign resources to the tasks, and use Project views to get information. Learn to sort, find, and filter tasks or resources in a project; use views, tables, details, groups, and filters to view project information; create and edit views, tables, and filters; shorten the critical path of the project and use task paths; manage the project’s resources; manage and view cost information; format and print views, Gantt charts, calendars, and reports; and track the completion of tasks in the project.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 223A COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING - QUICKBOOKS–BEGINNING
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: CIMN 100A
Provides background and training in the use of QuickBooks software in the Windows environment. Will cover four active versions of QuickBooks: Online, Pro, Premier and Enterprise. Business accounting records are set up to handle chart of accounts, merchandise, customers and receivables, vendors and payables, banking, inventory, and reports (formerly CIM 223A).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 223B COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING - QUICKBOOKS–ADVANCED
1.5 Units 1 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: CIMA 223A
Provides training in advanced business accounting procedures in QuickBooks using the Windows environment. All four versions of QuickBook: pro, online, premier and Enterprise will be discussed. Focus is on small business. Includes inventory setup, employee and payroll setup, sales tax setup, estimates, time tracking, pass through expenses, and adjustment and year-end procedures (formerly CIM 223B).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 283A OFFICE SKILLS–OFFICE PROCEDURES
2.5 Units 2.5 hours lecture
Prepares students to work efficiently in today’s offices. Topics include characteristics of a successful employee, organization and time management, written, oral, and interoffice communications, records management, planning meetings, arranging for business travel, career advancement, and business etiquette (formerly CIM 213A).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 283B OFFICE SKILLS–KEYBOARDING
0.5 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Designed to introduce touch keyboarding of letter, number, and symbol keys on the computer. Introduces basic computer operation. No previous computer or typewriting experience required (formerly CIM 213B).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 283D OFFICE SKILLS–WINDOWS
0.5 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Entry-level course introduces the fundamentals of the Windows operating system. Topics include the desktop, manipulating Windows, using Help, launching applications, managing files and folders with Explorer and My Computer, and handling disk maintenance (formerly CIM 213D).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 283E OFFICE SKILLS–WORD PROCESSING (WORD)
0.5 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Entry-level course provides instruction on the use of computer-based word processing software and/or applications. The functions of creating, editing, and manipulating documents of varying sophistication will be introduced(formerly CIM 213E).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 283F OFFICE SKILLS–SPREADSHEETS (EXCEL)
0.5 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Entry-level course provides beginning information and training in the use of computer-based spreadsheet software for business applications. Spreadsheet worksheets will be produced for a variety of applications (formerly CIM 213F).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 283G OFFICE SKILLS–DESKTOP PRESENTATION FOR BUS (POWERPOINT)
0.5 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Entry-level course to provide beginning information and training in the use of desktop presentation software for business applications. Students create, modify, and enhance desktop presentations (formerly CIM 213G).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 283H OFFICE SKILLS–DATABASE (ACCESS)
0.5 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Entry-level course provides beginning information and training in the use of database software for business applications. Database queries, tables, and forms will be produced for a variety of applications (formerly CIM 213H).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 283J OFFICE SKILLS–DESKTOP PUBLISHING (PUBLISHER)
0.5 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Entry-level course designed to provide beginning information and training in the use of desktop publishing software for business applications. Desktop published examples will be produced for a variety of applications (formerly CIM 213J).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 283K OFFICE SKILLS–BUSINESS EMAIL (OUTLOOK)
0.5 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Entry-level course to provide beginning information and training in the use of email software. Covers sending and receiving e-mail messages, managing contacts, and business email etiquette. Provides instruction in using Calendar for scheduling appointments, planning meetings, scheduling events, and tasks feature.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMA 288 DATABASE REPORTING
3.5 Units 3 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to turn data into information through use of business intelligence tools such as Crystal Reports or alternatives and Microsoft SQL Reporting Services. Students will create desktop reports using local databases and web based enterprise level reports from relation data engines such as SQL Server.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMN 100 COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS- WINDOWS
3 units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Skills include manipulating files and folders in Window’s scheme of file management. Competency will be gained using Windows supplied programs to create, save, and print files and customize the desktop. Ability to manage applications and notifications. Use of Edge and Internet Explorer which provides web access will be covered. Ability to install and manage peripheral devices. Set up and use a small network to share information will be introduced. Ability to manage user and accounts and settings and manage power and access options. Students will learn to maintain and optimize their computer’s performance, backing up files, using the Microsoft Account and One Drive. End-user techniques for diagnostic and trouble-shooting procedures will be learned. Assignments include weekly hours in BGS 248 or other location. Formerly CIM 174.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMN 110 NETWORKING ESSENTIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR IT CYBERSECURITY
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Presents LAN and WAN technologies and also covers network operations, design concepts, and protocols. This course also provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level Information Communication Technology (ICT) professionals. The fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts such as security, cybersecurity, networking and the responsibilities of an ICT professional will be introduced. Preparation for the CompTIA A+ certification exams (formerly CIMN 210).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMN 120 INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING:COMPTIA NETWORK+
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Includes preparation for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP (Internet Protocol) addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for further study of computer networks. It uses the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) and TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers (formerly CIMN 200).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMN 130 COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS - UNIX AND LINUX
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Provides an overview of operating system concepts. Presents implementation through the use of UNIX/Linux commands. Operating system concepts such as file systems, variables, and permissions are discussed. Students use a computer system to execute problem-solving exercises using UNIX/Linux commands, both in the shell and in the GUI (Graphical User Interface). Students learn and use commands that are necessary for maintaining a UNIX/Linux workstation including file and directory management commands, editors, pipes, filters and redirection commands, permissions, processes and elementary shell scripting (formerly CIMN 230).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMN 140 FUNDAMENTAL UNIX/LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: CIMN 230
Course includes test preparation for COMPTIA Linux+ and Server+ certifications. Specifically course provides a student with the knowledge and skills required to build, maintain, troubleshoot and support server hardware and software technologies. The student will be able to identify environmental issues; understand and comply with disaster recovery and physical / software security procedures; become familiar with industry terminology and concepts; understand server roles / specializations and interaction within the overall computing environment. Topics include installing UNIX/Linux; configuring X windows and system hardware; file system creation, backup and maintenance; boot process; administering user and group accounts; network and printing integration. (formerly CIMN 240)
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMN 160 CISCO CCNA: ROUTING AND SWITCHING ESSENTIALS
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Qualifies the student to take the Cisco CCNA exam.This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Provides a firm foundation of Cisco’s IOS, routing and protocols, layered communications, and WAN strategies. (Formerly CIMN 260).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMN 220A MCSE CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP I
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Prepares students for Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) initial Windows Server exam. Specifically course covers installing and configuring both the latest and most popular version of Windows Server Operating System through simulations, practice tests, and feedback (formerly CIM 292A).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMN 220B MCSE CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP II
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Prepares students for Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Windows Server exam II, presently either MCSE 70-741 and/or 70-411. Specifically course covers intermediate concepts in configuring and administering latest and/or most popular Windows Server operating system through simulations, practice tests, and feedback.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMN 220C MCSE CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP III
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Prepares students for Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) advance Windows Server exams, presently either MCSE 70-742/743 and/or 70-412. Specifically course covers advance service concepts using the latest and/or most popular Windows Server operating system through through simulations, practice tests, and feedback (formerly CIM 292C).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMP 3 INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO GAME DESIGN
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Specifically the course covers: languages both scripting and programming, AI concepts, level design, storytelling, careers, relationship to technology (especially CPU/GPU/SOC), video game history, development cycles, DirectX, OpenGL, game engines like unity and unreal. Course also covers delivery systems, case studies, level design, interdisciplinary nature of video game design, ethical, social and economic impact, effects of video game on violent behavior, and critical analysis of game reviews separating objective reporting from a subjective bias. Class uses strategy video games to demonstrate concepts and theory. Also includes Virtual reality, mobile gaming, immersion, virtual, augmented reality glasses and the future of computers/video games. (formerly, CIMP 230)
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMP 5 BUSINESS PROGRAMMING I - VISUAL BASIC
3.5 Units 3 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of event driven, object-oriented programming using Microsoft Visual Basic. Emphasis is on business application development. Topics include graphical design of Windows, programming event procedures, general procedures, and application development with multiple windows. Students will create complete applications in addition to weekly exercises in visual programming.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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CIMP 7A BUSINESS PROGRAMMING - JAVA–BEGINNING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Java language and object-oriented programming will be utilized to develop business applications. Discussion topics include: the significance of Java as an object-oriented programming tool, classes and methods, input and output, arrays, inheritance, information hiding, polymorphism, encapsulation, primitive types, flow control, interfaces, packages, and the Java API (formerly CIM 7A).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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