2020-2021 Spring Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Academic Courses
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N 172 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING LAB
5 Units 15 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: N 160, 165, 170, and 171, with grades of “C” or better
Corequisite: N 172 Lecture
Limitation: Admission to nursing program
Recommended Preparation: HSC 228 N 212
Application of the nursing process to care for moderately complex, adult patients in medical-surgical and community settings. Focuses on providing patient centered care, application of nursing practice and professional standards, evidenced based practice, safety and quality improvement, nursing informatics and effective collaboration with health care team members. Principles of pathophysiology, physical and psychosocial needs for moderately complex adults with respiratory, endocrine, renal, musculoskeletal, immunity, cardiac, neurological and gastrointestinal dysfunction are emphasized. The following concepts are integrated: diversity among US cultural groups, geriatric nursing, disease process and illness prevention, restorative care, end of life care, and the values and attitudes required of the professional registered nurse.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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N 173 NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: N 161 and N 172 with lab with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite: N 173 Lab
Limitation: Official admission to the nursing program; Tb test negative; If Tb test positive must have negative chest x-ray and symptoms evaluation
Recommended Preparation: HSC 228 and N 245
Provides the theoretical basis for integration of the nursing process to care for neonates, infants, children and adolescents and their families. The focus is on providing family centered care, the application of nursing practice and professional standards, evidence based practice, safety and quality improvement, nursing informatics and effective collaboration with health care team members. Nutrition, medication/fluid administration, physiology, growth and development, comfort/pain management and advocacy are emphasized. The following concepts are integrated: diversity among US cultural groups, disease process and illness prevention, restorative care, end of life care, and the values and attitudes required of the professional registered nurse. Letter grade only.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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N 173 NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LAB
2 Units 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: N 161 and 172 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite: N 173 Lecture
Limitation: Official admission to the nursing program
Recommended Preparation: HSC 228 and N 245
Focuses on integration and application of the nursing process to care for neonates, infants, children and adolescents and their families. Providing family centered care, the application of nursing practice and professional standards, evidence based practice, safety and quality improvement, nursing informatics and effective collaboration with health care team members. Nutrition, medication and fluid administration, physiology, growth and development, comfort/pain management, and advocacy are emphasized. The following concepts are integrated: diversity among US cultural groups, disease process and illness prevention, restorative care, end of life care, and he values and attitudes required of the professional nurse.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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N 174 WOMEN’S HEALTH NURSING
1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: N 173 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite: N 174 Lab
Limitation: official admission to the nursing program.
Provides the theoretical basis for integration of the nursing process to care for women, newborns and to their families/significant others. The focus is on providing family centered care while applying nursing practice and professional standards, evidence based practice, safety and quality improvement, nursing informatics and effective health care team collaboration. Nutrition, medication/fluid administration, physiology, development and advocacy are emphasized. The following concepts are integrated: US cultural group diversity, legal/bioethical considerations, health promotion, disease process and illness prevention, restorative care, end of life care and the values and attitudes required of the professional registered nurse. Letter grade only.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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N 174 WOMEN’S HEALTH NURSING LAB
2 Units 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: N 173 with grade of “C” or better
Corequisite: N 174
Limitation: Official admission to the nursing program.
Focuses on integration and application of the nursing process to care for women, newborns, and families/significant others. The focus is on providing family centered care, application of nursing practice and professional standards, evidence-based practice, safety and quality improvement, nursing informatics and effective health care team effective collaboration with health care team members. Nutrition, medication/ fluid administration, physiology, growth and development, comfort/pain management, and advocacy are emphasized. The following concepts are integrated: diversity among US cultural groups, disease process and illness prevention, restorative care, end of life care, and the values and attitudes required of the professional nurse. Letter grade only.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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N 176 ADVANCED NURSING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: N 174 with a “C” grade or better
Corequisite: N 176 Lab
Limitation: Admission to the nursing program
Recommended Preparation: HSC 217, 226
Provides the theoretical basis for integration of the nursing process to care for acutely and critically ill adults. Emphasizes pathophysiology and the biopsychosocial needs for acutely ill adults with: cardiovascular, respiratory renal, neurological, gastrointestinal, endocrine and complex multisystem dysfunction. Principles of leadership and management, professional development, scope of practice, legal and ethical issues, principles of nutrition, the role of the nurse in the community and transition to the role of a registered nurse are integrated throughout the course. Concepts of diversity and culturally competent care for cultural groups in the United States are presented.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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N 176 ADVANCED NURSING LAB
5 Units 15 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: N 174 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite: N 176 Lecture
Recommended Preparation: HSC 217 and 226
Focuses on the application and integration of the nursing process to care for acutely and critically ill adults in a variety of acute care settings. Through clinical rotations, community health experiences and preceptorship, students appraise and model principles of leadership and management, scope of practice, legal and ethical issues, principles of nutrition, the role of the nurse in the community and transition to the role of a registered nurse. Letter grade only.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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N 202 SUCCESS STRATEGIES IN NURSING
1 Unit 1 hour lecture
Limitation: Official admission to the nursing program is needed as course is designed to be a support course to promote success in N170 and prepare for N172.
Develops strategies to be a successful student in the nursing program. Assesses personal aptitudes, learning and communication styles as barriers to successful completion of the nursing program. Develops skills to proactively meet the student’s learning needs.
Grading Method: PN - Pass/No Pass
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N 204 BEGINNING NURSING CONCEPTS
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Introduces the theoretical basis of nursing and healthcare to provide knowledge to students considering a nursing career and to instill a successful transition into the student nurse role. Emphasis placed on Saddleback College nursing program’s conceptual-nursing-process framework and program entrance requirements. Roles of the nursing student including requirements and expectations are delineated. Students are provided opportunity to begin exploring principles of critical thinking and clinical reasoning. Integrated concepts include: development of nursing, legal and ethical issues in health care, professional nursing practice, leadership and management in nursing, cultural awareness, nursing informatics, quality and safety in health care, communication, disease prevention, and role options of the professional nurse.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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N 212 LABORATORY VALUES, INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION
1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture
Provides the theoretical basis for the interpretation and application of laboratory test results for adult medical-surgical clients with moderately complex diseases/disorders in acute care facilities. Emphasis is on laboratory results of moderately complex clients with respiratory, endocrine, renal, musculolskeletal, cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, and immune diseases/disorders. Principles of nutrition, drug therapy, health education, concepts of diversity and culturally competent care for individuals from cultural groups within the United States are integrated.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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N 238 PERIOPERATIVE NURSING I
10 Units 3 hours lecture 21 hours lab
Limitation: Current or pending RN license, current CPR card, and current malpractice insurance
Perioperative nursing theory and practice necessary for entry level into the operating room. Focuses on utilization of the nursing process to provide care for clients undergoing surgical intervention. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP60.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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N 245 I.V. THERAPY TECHNIQUES FOR NURSES
1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture
Prerequisite: N 170 or licensed registered nurse in the State of California
The focus of this course is to prepare the student for initiation, administration and maintenance of common intravenous therapies. Emphasis is placed on IV therapies common to adult patients in the medical-surgical setting. The course is appropriate for nursing students who have successfully completed N 170 and for current California licensed RNs needing a refresher.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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N 263NC SKILLS LAB–BASIC
0 Unit 1 hour lab
Includes demonstration and practice of basic nursing skills and procedures necessary for the student at the fundamental level. Develops competency in performance of skills such as physical assessment, isolation, oxygenation, wound care, urinary catheters, medication administration, and other beginning skills. Recommended for students in N 170. Non-credit, open-entry/open-exit.
Grading Method: NC - Noncredit
R-E-1
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N 264NC SKILLS LAB–SPECIALTIES
0 Unit 1 hour lab
Prerequisite: N 172
Includes demonstration and practice of nursing skills and procedures necessary for the student at the maternal child health-care level. Develops competency in performance of skills such as newborn assessment, fetal monitoring, and pediatric intravenous medications. Recommended for nursing students enrolled in N 173/N 174. Offered for non-credit only. Open entry/open exit.
Grading Method: NC - Noncredit
R-E-1
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N 265NC SKILLS LAB–ADVANCED
0 Unit 0.5 hour lab
Includes demonstration and practice of nursing skills and procedures necessary for the student at the advanced medical-surgical level. Develops competency in performance of complex skills such as intravenous fluid administration, airway management, and Mock Code. Recommended for students enrolled in N 176. Open-entry/ open-exit. Offered non-credit only.
Grading Method: NC - Noncredit
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N 267NC SKILLS LAB–INTERMEDIATE
0 Unit 1 hour lab
Includes demonstration and practice of intermediate skills and procedures necessary for the student at the intermediate medical-surgical level. Develops competency in performance of skills such as suctioning, IV insertion, and other sterile procedures. Open-entry/open-exit. Offered for non-credit only. Recommended for students in N 172.
Grading Method: NC - Noncredit
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N 268NC SKILLS LAB REVIEW
0 Unit 1 hour lab
Recommended Preparation: Currently enrolled or on a remediation plan for re-entry into the nursing program.
Includes demonstration and practice of nursing skills and procedures performed by registered nurses in various settings. Is geared towards the student who has learned the skill in a previous course and desires more practice or application of the skill in a new setting. Open entry/open exit. Offered for non-credit only. Recommended for students in any core nursing course.
Grading Method: NC - Noncredit
R-E-1
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N 280 NURSING CAREPLANS AND MAPS
1 Unit 1 hour lecture
Assists nursing students who want a more in-depth study of the nursing process including the creation of nursing careplans and maps. Focuses on the biopsychosocial needs of case study patients including assessment and the formation of appropriate nursing diagnosis, goals, nursing intervention, and evaluation. Use of APA formatting will be reviewed. Intended for the student who is already enrolled in a nursing program.
Grading Method: PN - Pass/No Pass
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N 400NC HOME HEALTH AIDE
0 Unit 0.48 hour lecture
The Home Health Aide program provides the student with the knowledge and skills required of home health agencies for basic personal care skills with effective communication to provide in-home assistance with nutrition, meal preparation, housekeeping, environmental safety and patient mobility. Program focuses on the role of the home health aide.
Grading Method: SP - Noncredit Graded Pass/SP/No Pass
R-E-3
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N 401NC HOME HEALTH AIDE PRACTICUM
0 Unit 0.48 hour lab
Prerequisite: N 400NC
The Home Health Aide practicum provides the student with the basic knowledge and skill to provide in home client assistance, personal care with nutrition, meal preparation, housekeeping, environmental safety and mobility.
Grading Method: SP - Noncredit Graded Pass/SP/No Pass
R-E-3
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N 402NC EMERGENCY NURSE TRAINING THEORY
0 Unit 1.81 hours lecture
Limitation: Registered Nurse License AHA BLS Provider CPR card Negative TB test Insurance coverage Basic computer skills
An introduction for experienced and new graduate registered nurses to emergency nursing emphasizing the adaptive behaviors for critical thinking and skilled response to emergency department patient care. Provides the theoretical foundation for emergency nurses to learn critical knowledge and skills to effectively communicate, prioritize, problem solve and implement decisive care successfully in the emergency care setting. Intended for new graduate RNs and RNs transferring from other areas of nursing to emergency care. The course uses the Emergency Nurses Association, Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum text book as a guide to focus on physical, psychosocial, and clinical practice issues presented by patients in the emergency setting.
Grading Method: SP - Noncredit Graded Pass/SP/No Pass
R-E-3
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N 403NC EMERGENCY NURSE TRAINING PRACTICUM
0 Unit 13.01 hours lab
Prerequisite: N 402NC
Limitation: Registered Nurse License AHA BLS Provider CPR card Negative TB test Insurance coverage Basic computer skills
An introduction to emergency nursing emphasizing the adaptive behaviors for critical thinking and skilled response to emergency department patient care. This course will focus on the critical practicum in an Emergency setting providing patient care as well as integrate the skill to communicate, prioritize, problem solve and implement decisive care successfully in the emergency care setting. Intended for new graduate RNs and RNs transferring to Emergency Care nursing. The course uses the Emergency Nurses Association, Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum text book as a guide to focus on physical, psychosocial clinical practices issues presented by patients in the emergency setting.
Grading Method: SP - Noncredit Graded Pass/SP/No Pass
R-E-3
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N 422NC CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT THEORY
0 Unit 5 hours lecture
Limitation: AHA BLS Provider card Criminal background check Fingerprinting
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program provides student with the knowledge and skills required to provide basic nursing care and understand psychosocial/cultural differences of patients. Program focuses on the role of the certified nurse assistant, safety precautions, emergency procedures, infection control and prevention, recognition of abuse and neglect, ability to provide for activities of daily living, personal hygiene, nutrition, safe food handling, body mechanics and transferring of patients. This program is the theory to prepare students to take the examination for the Certified Nurse Assistant issued by the California State Department of Health Services after the practicum is complete. Successful CNA’s are employed in acute, long term and skilled health care facilities, residences and medical offices.
Grading Method: SP - Noncredit Graded Pass/SP/No Pass
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N 423NC CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT PRACTICUM
0 Unit 6 hours lab
Prerequisite: N 422NC
Limitation: AHA BLS Provider card Criminal background check Fingerprinting
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) practicum course provides student with the opportunity to demonstrate skills required to provide basic nursing care and demonstrate understanding of the psychosocial /cultural differences of patients. Program focuses on clinical application and skills for a CNA integrating safety precautions, emergency procedures, infection control and prevention, recognition of abuse and neglect, ability to provide for activities of daily living, personal hygiene, nutrition, safe food handling, body mechanics, transferring of patients. Course is the practicum preparing students to take the examination for the Certified Nurse Assistant issued by the California State Department of Health Services. Successful CNA’s are employed in acute, long term and skilled health care facilities, residences and medical offices.
Grading Method: SP - Noncredit Graded Pass/SP/No Pass
R-E-3
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N 478NC NURSING COMMUNICATION SKILLS, PART I
0 Unit 0.36 hour lecture
Limitation: Enrolled in Saddleback College Nursing Program.
Effective communication is essential in today’s healthcare setting for promoting inter-professional collaboration, teamwork, patient-centered care, and ultimately, the improvement of patient outcomes. This course will serve to remediate nursing students who have been identified as needing to acquire and apply evidence-based communication techniques, either through self-referral or by a nursing instructor. Students will learn the value of positive, effective communication in the healthcare setting and in their own lives. This course is a part one of a two-part certification that will include communication in all forms: verbal and nonverbal, reading, writing and listening.
Grading Method: SP - Noncredit Graded Pass/SP/No Pass
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N 479NC NURSING COMMUNICATION SKILLS, PART II
0 Unit 0.36 hour lecture
Prerequisite: N 478NC
Effective communication is essential in today’s healthcare setting for promoting inter-professional collaboration, teamwork, patient-centered care, and ultimately, the improvement of patient outcomes. This course will serve to remediate nursing students who have been identified as needing to acquire and apply evidence-based communication techniques, either through self-referral or by a nursing instructor. Students will learn the value of positive, effective communication in the healthcare setting and in their own lives. This course is a part two of a two-part certification that will include communication in all forms: verbal and nonverbal, reading, writing and listening.
Grading Method: SP - Noncredit Graded Pass/SP/No Pass
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Paramedic |
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PM 220 PARAMEDIC THEORY
14 Units 14 hours lecture
Prerequisite: High school graduation or GED, current EMT-B certification background check, CPR certification,and official admission to the paramedic program
Corequisite: PM 230
Limitation: Physical examination required
Recommended Preparation: EMT 219, HSC 217, 226
Contains the didactic material necessary to establish a foundation to practice as a paramedic. Includes applied anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, intravenous therapy, basic and advanced life support, patient assessment, management of trauma, medical conditions emergency medical system operations and special considerations when caring for patients throughout the life span and those with special challenges.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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PM 230 PARAMEDIC CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
7.5 Units 23 hours lab
Prerequisite: High school graduate or GED, current EMT-B certification, CPR, background check and official admission to the paramedic program
Corequisite: PM 220
Limitation: Physical examination required
Skills assessment and hospital clinical requirements for students enrolled in the paramedic program.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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PM 240 PARAMEDIC FIELD INTERNSHIP
12 Units 36 hours lab
Prerequisite: PM 220 and 230
Under the direct supervision and evaluation of a licensed paramedic, students will complete a field internship experience on a designated advanced life support unit. This provides students with prehospital patient care experience and is the last course in the series preparing the student for licensure as a paramedic.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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Persian |
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PRSN 1 ELEMENTARY PERSIAN
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Corequisite: PRSN 901
Recommended Preparation: College-level reading ability or ENG 340
Designed to develop the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken modern Persian (Farsi). Emphasizes listening, comprehension, and conversational skills. Early reading and writing skills are introduced, as well as fundamental aspects of culture. Equivalent to two years of high school Persian (Farsi).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PRSN 2 ELEMENTARY PERSIAN
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PRSN 1 or two years of high school Persian/Farsi
Corequisite: PRSN 902
Designed to further the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken modern Persian (Farsi). Focuses 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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PRSN 3 INTERMEDIATE PERSIAN
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PRSN 2 or three years of high school Persian
Corequisite: PRSN 903
Reviews the fundamentals with further study of the Persian language, culture, and customs. Intermediate level course focuses on fluency in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PRSN 4 INTERMEDIATE PERSIAN
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PRSN 3 or four years of high school Persian
Corequisite: PRSN 904
Emphasizes fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of Persian. Includes selected readings and discussions from the basic four genres in Persian and Persian-American literature, culture, and customs.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PRSN 21 INTRODUCTION TO PERSIAN CULTURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: College level reading ability
Traces the development of the culture of Persian-speaking nations including history, philosophy, political ideas, literature, music, arts, science, geography, and customs and its influence on the United States and the World. Conducted in English. No prior study of the Persian Language or culture is required.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PRSN 901 PERSIAN LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: PRSN 1
Requires concurrent enrollment in Persian 1. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Persian 1 course.
Grading Method: PN - Pass/No Pass
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PRSN 902 PERSIAN LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: PRSN 2
Requires concurrent enrollment in Elementary Persian 2. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Elementary Persian courses.
Grading Method: PN - Pass/No Pass
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PRSN 903 PERSIAN LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: PRSN 3
Requires concurrent enrollment in Persian 3. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Persian 3 course.
Grading Method: PN - Pass/No Pass
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PRSN 904 PERSIAN LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: PRSN 4
Requires concurrent enrollment in Persian 4. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Persian 4 course.
Grading Method: PN - Pass/No Pass
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A
Investigates many of the major philosophical themes within the Western tradition. Among these themes will be the nature of the self, free will and determinism, the ground and nature of human knowledge, the nature of human values, ethical theory, aesthetic value, and the nature of society in relation to the individual. Other topics include the nature and methods of the sciences, philosophical psychology and the theory of language.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHIL 1H HONORS INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A
Investigates many of the major philosophical themes within the Western tradition. Among these themes will be the nature of the self, free will and determinism, the nature of mind and consciousness, the ground and nature of human knowledge, the nature of human values, ethical theory, aesthetic value, and the nature of society in relation to the individual. Other topics include the nature and methods of the sciences, philosophical psychology and the theory of language. The honors course emphasizes a seminar rather than lecture format for study of primary sources, an increased reliance on peer-reviewed articles, and research assignments that allow the student to pursue topics of individual interest. Credit may be earned for either PHIL 1 or 1H, but not both. Letter grade only.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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PHIL 5 HISTORY OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A or ENG 1AH
A survey of the major trends in Western philosophical thought from the 16th century to the 18th century. Major figures will include Descartes, Locke, Hume, and Kant. The course will focus on the transition from a pre-modern to a modern worldview as it is reflected in Western philosophy. Students will investigate the powers and limits of human reason to understand humanity, language, religion, and the world.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHIL 10 WORLD RELIGIONS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A
A comparative study of some of the major religions of the world including the Buddhist, Confucianist, Hindu, Islamic, Judeo-Christian, Shinto and Taoist traditions. These religions will be explored from a historical standpoint; in addition, the philosophical presuppositions of each view will be discussed. Topics include the nature of human beings, the world, transcendent beings, transcendental experiences, ethics, religious rituals and rites of passage.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHIL 12 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ENG 1A or ENG 1AH
An examination and analysis of reasoning employed in formal and informal arguments. Arguments will be formulated in class and evaluated for logical structure, validity, and soundness. Topics include the nature of arguments, the inductive-deductive distinction, fallacies, truth tables, and the proof method in sentential logic.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHIL 14 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: PHIL 1
Introduces the student to the theoretical orientations, central concepts, basic problems, and classical arguments of Western philosophy of religion. The course will systematically clarify and critically analyze a range of topical problems in the philosophy of religion. These include the concept of God, traditional arguments for the existence of God (e.g. the design argument), religious ethics, the problem of evil, and philosophical atheism. Students will engage in theoretical discussions, develop critical reasoning skills, and gain reflective insight into their personal philosophy of religion.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHIL 15 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A or ENG 1AH
Acquaints the student with the major concepts and methods of ethical theory within the Western tradition. Topics will include the nature of evaluation, appraisals of the good life, the source and justification of obligations to others, the possible relativity of ethical codes as they vary from culture to culture, and the connection between individual desires and social restraint. Application of these topics to issues of contemporary importance, such as the moral implications of abortion, sexual freedom of expression, changing social roles, the role of religious belief in moral theory, and the social sources of ethical perspectives.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHLB 240 PHLEBOTOMY
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Corequisite: CWE 180
Limitation: Official admission to the Medical Lab Technology program. Current malpractice insurance, TB test results, CPR card, background check required.
Recommended Preparation: HSC 104
A California state approved full training program in phlebotomy. Provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of venipuncture, skin puncture, specimen collection and handling, standard precautions, laboratory safety, and basic medical terminology. Concepts of diversity and culturally competent care for individuals from culture groups within the United States are integrated.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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Photography |
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PHOT 25 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A survey of the history of photography from its origins to the present. An examination of critical and philosophical approaches to the photographic medium.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHOT 50 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduction to digital photography to cover technical and aesthetic aspects. Includes operation of camera and lenses and photographic software. Fundamentals of composition, light, and portraiture are covered.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHOT 51 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP AND DIGITAL IMAGING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: CIM 120 or basic operational knowledge of a computer
An introduction to digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop software on the computer. The course will cover the various equipment and techniques utilized in the production of digital imagery: scanning, manipulation, and output. Aesthetic issues and their relationship to photography will be covered.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHOT 55 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PHOT 50
Designed for further exploration of photographic imagery and techniques. Electronic flash, wide angle, and telephoto lenses are utilized. Continued refinement of photographic software, image management and workflow. Work is executed in color and black and white.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHOT 101 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
An introductory-level course in digital photography intended for the complete novice or technically challenged. Covers basic camera controls, functions, and settings. Also includes digital image management, storage, archiving and printing techniques. Composition, light and portraiture are explored. Digital camera required, no lab (formerly PHOT 201).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHOT 152 INTERMEDIATE PHOTOSHOP AND DIGITAL IMAGING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: PHOT 51
Recommended Preparation: PHOT 50
An intermediate-level course in photographic manipulation using Adobe Photoshop. Relevant technical and aesthetic issues will be covered. Scanning and inkjet printing included.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHOT 153 ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP & DIGITAL IMAGING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: PHOT 152
Recommended Preparation: PHOT 50
An advanced level course in photographic manipulation using Adobe Photoshop and third party plug-ins. Relevant technical and aesthetic issues will be covered. Large format and alternative media inkjet printing will also be included.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHOT 154 ALTERNATIVE DIGITAL PROCESSES
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: PHOT 51
An intermediate level course that explores analog and digital photography based techniques used to create unique art works. The course covers digital printing on alternative media, image lifts, transfers, photographic multimedia and assemblage. The course also includes scanning of positive and negative images and 3D objects. Book and portfolio presentation are also covered. Macintosh lab environment utilizing Adobe software.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHOT 156 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY III
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: PHOT 55
Emphasis on creating visual imagery through advanced photographic techniques. Includes fundamentals of studio lighting, with tungsten and electronic flash systems. Continued refinement of photographic software techniques.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHOT 157 STUDIO LIGHTING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: PHOT55
An introductory level course in photographic studio lighting intended for the advanced photographer. Covers lighting equipment and its application in a studio environment. Includes technical and aesthetic instruction with single and multiple light setups, lighting styles, and subject compositional concerns. Manually adjustable digital camera required. Macintosh lab, utilizing Adobe software.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHOT 167 CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC LIGHTING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: PHOT 55
Exploration of various lighting styles and techniques used in contemporary photography. Utilization of specialized lighting equipment both in and out of studio, with emphasis on event and location specific photographic lighting.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHOT 177 PORTRAITURE PHOTOGRAPHY
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: PHOT 55
An exploration of various styles and techniques used in contemporary portraiture. Essential basics of lighting (natural and artificial), composition, and direction will be covered (formerly PHOT 200).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHOT 190 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: PHOT 50
Continued exploration of advanced photographic concepts and their development through various processes. Includes vintage and contemporary techniques.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHYS 1A PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS FOR CHEMISTRY AND LIFE SCIENCES I
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: MATH 3A or 3AH
The study of mechanics, vibration and waves, fluids and thermodynamics. Topics include kinematics, and dynamics in one and two dimensions; Newton’s Laws of motion; energy and momentum; conservation principles, statics; kinematics and dynamics of rotation; elasticity; Hooke’s Law; simple harmonic motions; wave behavior; interference and standing waves; properties of fluids; Pascal’s and Bernoulli’s principles; temperature, heat, calorimetry, the gas laws, laws of thermodynamics. This course is specifically intended for Biology and Chemistry majors; not intended for Engineering and Physics majors.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHYS 1B PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS FOR CHEMISTRY AND LIFE SCIENCES II
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Phys 1A
A continuation course from Physics 1A. Study of electrostatics, electromagnetism, optics, atomic, and nuclear physics. Topics include electric charge, fields, circuits, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves, electric applications, lenses and mirrors, wave optics, optical applications, waves and particles, special relativity, the Bohr atom, quantum concepts, the nucleus, nuclear processes and energy. This course is specifically intended for Biology and Chemistry majors; not intended for Engineering and Physics majors.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHYS 2A INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS
5 Units 4 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: MATH 124
Recommended Preparation: PHYS 20 or high school physics
A study of mechanics, vibration and waves, fluids, and thermodynamics. Topics include kinematics and dynamics in one and two dimensions, Newton’s Laws of motion, energy and momentum, conservation principles, statics, kinematics and dynamics of rotation, elasticity, Hook’s Law, simple harmonic motions, wave behavior, interference and standing waves, properties of fluids, Pascal’s and Bernoulli’s principles, temperature, heat calorimetry, the gas laws, and the laws of thermodynamics. Intended for students in the sciences and related subjects who are required to complete a physics course based on trigonometry.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHYS 2B INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS
5 Units 4 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PHYS 2A
A continuation course from PHYS 2A. Study of electrostatics, electromagnetism, optics atomic and nuclear physics. Topics include electric charge, fields, circuits, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves, electric applications, lenses and mirrors, wave optics, optical applications, waves and particles, special relativity, the Bohr atom, quantum concepts, the nucleus, nuclear processes and energy.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHYS 4A GENERAL PHYSICS
5 Units 4 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: MATH 3A or MATH 3AH
Recommended Preparation: CS 1A and PHYS 20 or high school physics
A calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics of solids and fluids. The main topics are kinematics, Newtonian mechanics including translational and rotational statics and dynamics, universal gravitation, work, energy, momentum, fluid statics, dynamics, and oscillations. Experiments in lab examine the basic laws of the mechanics of solids and fluids. Objectives include the use of common measuring instruments, the principles of data taking and analysis, and the writing of scientific reports.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHYS 4B GENERAL PHYSICS
5 Units 4 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PHYS 4A & MATH 3B
A calculus-based introduction to classical electromagnetism. Topics include electrostatics, electric potential, capacitance, electrodynamics, direct and alternating current circuits, magnetic forces and fields, fields, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations, and electromagnetic waves. Experiments in labs examine some of the basic phenomena in electromagnetism. Students are to become proficient in the use of common, modern measuring instruments e.g. digital and analog voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters and the oscilloscope. The principles of data taking and analysis, and the writing of scientific reports are emphasized. C-ID: PHYS 210
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHYS 4C GENERAL PHYSICS
5 Units 4 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PHYS 4A & MATH 3B
A calculus-based introduction to the basic principles of wave motion, thermodynamics, optics and modern physics. Topics include classical wave theory, thermodynamics, wave-particle duality, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, optical elements and systems, applications of Schrodinger’s equation, atomic structure, molecular structure, the quantum nature of solids, special and general relativity, nuclear physics, particle physics, and cosmology. Experiments in lab will examine some of the basic phenomena in wave motion, thermodynamics, optics, and modern physics. The use of common, modern instruments, e.g. digital storage oscilloscopes, lasers, spectrometers, will be learned and practiced during the experiments. C-ID: PHYS 215
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHYS 20 THE IDEAS AND EVENTS OF PHYSICS
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Major discoveries, ideas and methods in physics. Includes simple motions, the nature of matter and energy, electric and magnetic effects, and 20th-century ideas in relativity, and atomic and nuclear science. Emphasis is on understanding concepts rather than mathematical aspects. This course is also suggested for students having no previous physics training as preparation for more advanced physics courses.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PHYS 30 PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATORS
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 253 with a “C” or better.
Designed especially for the prospective elementary teacher, this course investigates the basic principles of physics and chemistry including matter, physical and chemical properties, energy, motion, light, atomic structure, bonding, solutions, and chemical reactions. The inter-dependence of chemistry and physics will be emphasized, and lectures and labs will examine physical science concepts such as conservation of energy through real-world examples including renewable and nonrenewable resources and their use in society, global warming, kitchen science, and the automobile. This course is intended for non-science majors.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PS 1 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Survey of principles, personalities, problems, and issues of government. Emphasizes developing trends of government, including local, state, and federal branches. Credit may be earned in either PS 1 or PS 1H, but not both.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PS 1H HONORS AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Survey of principles, personalities, problems, and issues of government. Emphasizes developing trends of government, including local, state, and federal branches. The honors course emphasizes a multicultural approach to the study of American politics and is enriched by limited class size, more independent reading, expectation of a greater degree of student participation and involvement, and research assignments that allow the student to pursue topics and projects of individual interest. Credit may be earned for either 1 or 1H, but not both. Letter grade only.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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PS 4 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduces the study of politics. Designed to familiarize the student with the basic systems, ideologies, and models of political analysis.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PS 10H HONORS POLITICAL THEORY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A survey and analysis of selected political theorists and concepts. Ancient, classical, medieval, Renaissance, and modern political theory will be studied. The lineage of political concepts such as justice, freedom, power, and property will be traced as they evolved over time. Letter grade only.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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PS 11 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Focuses on the relations between the political and economic systems within the global economy. Covers the impact of political decisions on world economies and international organizations. Further emphasis is on a comparison-contrast of various national economies. Geographic areas of concern include Africa, Europe, the Pacific Rim, the Middle East, Latin America, Russia, China, and the United States. Also listed as ECON 11. Credit given in either area, not both.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PS 12 COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Comparison of different political systems with analysis of governmental institutions and political processes. Description and explanation of different combinations of events and structures found in the politics of various societies.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PS 14 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An examination of theory in international relations and a study of world trends with emphasis on conflict resolution as it relates to international problems.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PS 80 INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY AFRICA
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
This course challenges stereotypes and misperceptions about Africa and its history. It focuses on the political achievements of African kingdoms and empires, economic innovation and adaptation, resilience in the face of European incursions in the forms of the slave trade and colonial rule, the relationship between Africa and the rest of the world, responses to contemporary challenges, and the ways in which Africans created for themselves vibrant modern cultures, states and societies. Also listed as HIST 80. Credit given in either area, not both.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PORT 1 ELEMENTARY PORTUGUESE
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Corequisite: PORT 901
Recommended Preparation: College-level reading ability
Designed to develop the fundamentals of communicative competence in colloquial Portuguese. The emphasis is on listening, comprehension, and conversational skills. Early reading and writing skills are introduced, as well as fundamental aspects of culture. Equivalent to two years high school Portuguese.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PORT 2 ELEMENTARY PORTUGUESE
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PORT 1 or two years of high school Portuguese
Corequisite: PORT 902
Designed to further the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken Portuguese. Although the focus remains on listening comprehension and speaking, reading and writing skills will be expanded. This course continues the familiarization with customs and cultural achievements begun in the previous semester.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PORT 3 INTERMEDIATE PORTUGUESE
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PORT 2 or three years of high school Portuguese
Corequisite: PORT 903
Intermediate level course focuses on fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Continues the study of Portuguese speaking cultures.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PORT 4 INTERMEDIATE PORTUGUESE
5 Units 5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PORT 3 or four years of high school Portuguese
Corequisite: PORT 904
Emphasizes fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of Portuguese. Includes selected readings and discussions from the basic four genres in Portuguese speaking countries, literature, culture, and customs.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PORT 901 PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: PORT 1
Requires concurrent enrollment in Portuguese 1. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Portuguese 1 course.
Grading Method: PN - Pass/No Pass
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PORT 902 PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: PORT 2
Requires concurrent enrollment in Portuguese 2. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Portuguese 2 course.
Grading Method: PN - Pass/No Pass
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PORT 903 PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: PORT 3
Requires concurrent enrollment in Portuguese 3. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Portuguese 3 course.
Grading Method: PN - Pass/No Pass
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PORT 904 PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours learning center
Corequisite: PORT 4
Requires concurrent enrollment in Portuguese 4. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in Portuguese 4 course.
Grading Method: PN - Pass/No Pass
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PSYC 1 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to historical and contemporary psychological research and thought. Topics will include biological psychology, perception, consciousness, memory, language, problem solving, intelligence, emotions, personality, psychotherapy, social psychology, and development. Emphasis will be placed on the science of psychology and the ways psychological science has impacted our understanding of human nature as well as animal and human behavior. C-ID: PSY 110
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PSYC 1H HONORS INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to historical and contemporary psychological research and thought. Topics will include biological psychology, perception, consciousness, memory, language, problem solving, intelligence, emotions, personality, psychotherapy, social psychology, and development. Emphasis will be placed on the science of psychology and the ways psychological science has impacted our understanding of human nature as well as animal and human behavior. The Honors course is enriched by a smaller class size, seminar format, and the accomplishment of a research project involving scholarly sources and first-hand research. Credit may be earned for either PSYC 1 or 1H, but not both. Letter grade only.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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PSYC 2 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PSYC 1 and PSYC 44 or MATH 10
Introduction to basic research methods in psychology and the use of the scientific method to answer questions about behavior. Theoretical and applied research methods will be covered, with emphasis on critical analysis of experimental research design and data interpretation. C-ID: PSYC 200
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PSYC 2H HONORS RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PSYC 1 and either PSYC 44 or MATH 10
Introduction to basic research methods in psychology and the use of the scientific method to answer questions about behavior. Theoretical and applied research methods will be covered, with emphasis on critical analysis of experimental research design and data interpretation. The honors course is enriched by increased use of scholarly sources and the development and presentation of original research in oral or poster form at a conference. Letter grade only. Credit may be earned for PSYC 2 or 2H, but not both.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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PSYC 3 BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PSYC 1
Introduction to the study of behavior from a biological perspective. Neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, psychopharmacology, and the biological systems and processes underlying behavior. Emphasis will be placed on brain mechanisms underlying behavior and their relation to issues in psychology.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PSYC 4 INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to the basic concepts and experimental study of cognitive psychology. Includes topics related to higher mental procedures such as pattern recognition, perception, memory, thinking, problem solving, and comprehension of language.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PSYC 5 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN SEXUALITY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1
Examines the fundamentals of the development and practice of sexuality in the human being and the historical, psychological, and psychosocial aspects of human sexuality from childhood to old age, including human sexual anatomy, fulfillment differences among the sexes, sexual dysfunction and corrective therapy.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PSYC 7 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY - CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADOLESCENCE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1
Focuses on the major theoretical viewpoints and research approaches in the field of developmental psychology. Covers developmental stages of children from conception through adolescence focusing on children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PSYC 16 INTRODUCTION TO CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1
An introduction to the field of cross-cultural psychology. Focuses on the social and psychological impact of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, and disability. Special emphasis is given to research on African American, Latina/o, Asian American, Native American, Middle Eastern American, and Jewish cultures among other minority groups in America. Topics include stereotyping, institutional racism and discrimination, “reverse discrimination”, ageism, and sexism.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PSYC 21 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduction to the psychology of women. Topics include gender similarities and differences and gender roles, including psychological, biological, and social origins. Covered are contemporary social issues. Throughout the course there will be emphasis on how psychology has studied women and the ways scientific and cultural assumptions about the sexes are reflected in psychological research.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PSYC 25 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1
Focuses on old age and introduces the theoretical and methodological issues in the field of gerontology, while dispelling the myths that often accompany older adulthood. Throughout the course, the psychological, physiological, and social changes that often accompany older adults will be discussed. Social issues that older adults often face will be addressed, while discussing the societal implications of an aging population. Death and dying will also be covered (formerly, PSYC 125).
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PSYC 30 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1 or SOC 1
Phenomena related to social behavior and social influences on behavior. Topics include social perception and cognition, personality, attitudes and attitude change, attraction, altruism, aggression, interpersonal influence, social norms and group processes. Also listed as SOC 30. Credit given in either area, not both. C-ID: PSYC 170
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PSYC 33 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Study of the processes involved in adjustment of individuals to their personal and social environments; focuses on different psychological perspectives and theoretical foundations and how these are applied across people’s lives taking into account the influence of factors of culture, gender, ethnicity, historical cohort, and socio-economic status. A broad understanding of how scientists, clinicians, and practitioners study and apply psychology is emphasized. C-ID: PSYC 115
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PSYC 37 ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: PSYC 1
An introduction to symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of psychological disorders including anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychophysiological disorders, psychoses, substance use disorders, sexual disorders, eating disorders and organic disorders.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PSYC 44 STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of MATH 253 with a “C” or better.
Introduces psychology and behavioral science majors to descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Knowledge of these methods is essential to the understanding, interpretation, and performance of scientific research. Topics covered include probability theory, hypothesis testing, correlation, analysis of variance, the graphical representation of data, basic research design, and the use of computer software to perform statistical analyses. (formerly PSYC 144)
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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PSYC 140 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCH AS A MAJOR AND PROFESSION
1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Introduces students to the broad major of psychology and its related professions. Focus is on the many possible types of psychologists and activities performed by these individuals. The course is designed especially for students at the sophomore level who have completed an introductory psychology course and are seeking further information before deciding upon psychology as a potential major or career field.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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