2016-2017 College Catalog 
    
    May 12, 2024  
2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Academic Courses


  

 

Food and Nutrition

  
  • FN 223 ASIAN CUISINE


    2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: FN 171 or FN 210 or current ServSafe Certification
    Cuisines of the Philippines, Japan, China, Thailand, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Regional, ethnic, religious, and geographic influences on food patterns and customs will be examined. Professional catering and restaurant applications are included.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FN 226 MEXICAN CUISINE


    2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: FN 171 or FN 210 or current ServSafe Certification
    Focus on the art of preparing and presenting the many regional cuisines of Mexico. Practical experience in preparing authentic Mexican dishes is an integral part of the course. Emphasis is on developing professional skills and techniques applicable to the commercial food industry.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FN 227 MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE


    2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: FN 171 or FN 210 or current ServSafe Certification
    The cuisines and cultures of the following Mediterranean countries are included in course study: Spain, France, Italy, Morocco, Egypt, Greece, and Turkey. Laboratory experiences with food from the Mediterranean will be stressed as well as commercial applications. Included will be appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, meat, game preparation, sauces, dressings, and desserts appropriate to the region.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FN 228 ITALIAN CUISINE


    2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: FN 171 or FN 210 or current ServSafe Certification
    Theory and study of Italian cuisine. Regional and cultural differences are explored as to how they are represented in traditional specialties. Students will gain practical experience in the techniques, preparation, and presentation of Italian cuisine. Development of professional skills for catering and the restaurant industry will be emphasized.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FN 230 VEGETARIAN CUISINE


    2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: FN 171 or FN 210 or current ServSafe Certification
    Focus on the art of preparing and presenting vegetarian foods. Practical experience in preparing vegetarian dishes, variety of cultural and ethnic dishes included. Also includes an exploration of nutrition information including health benefits and recommendations for healthy food planning, and use of specialized ingredients. Emphasis is on developing professional skills and techniques applicable to the commercial food industry.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FN 232 TECHNIQUES OF HEALTHY COOKING


    2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: FN 171 or FN 210 or current ServSafe Certification
    Focus on the art of preparing and presenting healthy cuisine to support life-long eating patterns that promote good health. Practical experience in planning and preparing healthy dishes using innovative methods–a variety of cultural and ethnic dishes included. Emphasizes exploration of nutrition information, modification of less healthy recipes, substituting ingredients to include more healthful item-including health benefits and recommendations for healthy food choices, planning, and use of specialized ingredients.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FN 236 AMERICAN REGIONAL CUISINE


    2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: FN 171 or FN 210 or current ServSafe Certification
    Culinary history and survey of major influences and origins of American foods. Regions covered include the Northeast, Southern, Middle America, Pacific Northwest, Southwest and California. A unique cuisine has been created from the contributions of Native Americans and many immigrant groups. This diverse culinary heritage will be investigated through hands-on preparation of traditional regional foods.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FN 240 CULINARY PRINCIPLES I


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: FN 171 or FN 210 or current ServSafe Certification
    Recommended Preparation: FN 246
    Introduction to the professional field of Culinary Arts. Beginning students will gain a general understanding of cooking theory while developing professional culinary arts skills. Basic cooking principles of stocks, sauces, soups, poultry, vegetable and starches will be included. Development of culinary skills through lab applications.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FN 241 CULINARY PRINCIPLES II


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: FN 171 or FN 210 or current ServSafe Certification
    Recommended Preparation: FN 240  
    Advanced principles and techniques of culinary arts will be covered. Practical experience in techniques, preparation, presentation and service of poultry, meats, fish and shellfish, charcuterie will be explored. Purchasing, storage and quality control of products will be taught.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FN 244 BAKING FUNDAMENTALS I


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: FN 171 or FN 210 or current ServSafe Certification
    Fundamental principles of baking, including weights and measurement techniques, ingredients and their uses. Includes cookies, pies and pie fillings, quick breads, yeast doughs and custards.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FN 245 BAKING FUNDAMENTALS II


    2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: FN 171 or FN 210 or current ServSafe Certification
    Recommended Preparation: FN 244  
    Emphasis on specialty and advanced baking skills, techniques, methods and presentation. Hands-on production of pastries, cakes and fillings, puff dough, mousses and bavarians integrated with accompaniments from international cuisines.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FN 246 PANTRY


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: FN 171 or FN 210 or current ServSafe Certification
    Fundamental principles of pantry preparation will be covered. Practical experience in techniques, preparation, presentation and service of cold sauces, salads, sandwiches and breakfast items and cheese selection will be explored. Purchasing, storage and quality control of pantry products are included.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FN 261 INTERNSHIP


    1 Unit 1 hour lecture
    Students will be taught the skill set necessary to secure an internship/job placement, learn desirable professional skills, resume writing, interview techniques and time management skills.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FN 275 FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Food, beverage, and labor cost controls for careers in food and beverage operations. Specific areas covered include purchasing, receiving, storage, issuing, production, and sales. Introduces the basics of cost-volume-profit analysis. Also covers management theory, marketing plan development, food and beverage service, facility design and equipment.
    Repeatability NR

French

  
  • FR 1 ELEMENTARY FRENCH


    5 Units 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Corequisite: FR 901 
    Recommended Preparation: College level reading ability
    Designed to develop the fundamentals of communicative competence in colloquial French. 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 French.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FR 2 ELEMENTARY FRENCH


    5 Units 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: FR 1  or two years of high school French
    Corequisite: FR 902 
    Designed to further the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken French. 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.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FR 3 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH


    5 Units 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: FR 2  or three years of high school French
    Corequisite: FR 903 
    Reviews the fundamentals with further study of the French language and culture.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FR 4 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH


    5 Units 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: FR 3  or four years of high school French
    Corequisite: FR 904 
    Concentrates on the development of fluency in the skills needed to communicate in French. Further study of cultural topics.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FR 10 INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: FR 2  or three years of high school French
    Designed to develop fluency in French. The emphasis is on both formal and informal expression and conversation in the language.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FR 21 INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: College-level reading ability
    Traces the development of French culture from Roman period to modern times. Conducted in English. No prior study of French language or culture required.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FR 901 FRENCH LANGUAGE LAB


    0.25 Unit 1 hour learning center
    Corequisite: FR 1 
    Requires concurrent enrollment in French 1. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in French 1 Language course.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FR 902 FRENCH LANGUAGE LAB


    0.25 Unit 1 hour learning center
    Corequisite: FR 2 
    Requires concurrent enrollment in French 2. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in French 2 Language course.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FR 903 FRENCH LANGUAGE LAB


    0.25 Unit 1 hour learning center
    Corequisite: FR 3 
    Requires concurrent enrollment in French 3. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in the French 3 course.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • FR 904 FRENCH LANGUAGE LAB


    0.25 Unit 1 hour learning center
    Corequisite: FR 4 
    Requires concurrent enrollment in French 4. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in the French 4 course.
    Repeatability NR

Geographic Information Systems

  
  • GIS 110 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)


    2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management. Identification and acquisition of GIS data. Assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Spatial analysis and modeling with GIS. Also listed as GEOG 110 . Credit given in either area, not both.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GIS 211 INTERMEDIATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)


    2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: GEOG 110 /GIS 110  
    Intermediate GIS course prepares students for advanced geographic analysis. Students will integrate geographic and spatial concepts into acquisition and creation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning system (GPS) and varied data types, cartography, programming, and raster data. Laboratory exercises will allow students of various disciplines to explore the use of GIS in their fields. Also applicable to those already in the GIS field seeking additional skills. Also listed as GEOG 211 . Credit given in either area, not both.
    Repeatability NR

Geography

  
  • GEOG 1 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Focuses on the basic physical elements of geography: Earth-sun relationships, weather, climate, landforms, soils, water and natural vegetation, and their integrated patterns of world distribution. C-ID: GEOG 110
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOG 1H HONORS PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Focuses on the basic physical elements of geography: Earth-sun relationships, weather, climate, landforms, soils, water and natural vegetation, and their integrated patterns of world distribution. The honors course is enriched by a smaller class size, allowing mentored individual research, the level of sources used in research, and presentation of research in a public poster session. Credit may be earned for 1 or 1H, but not both. Letter grade only. C-ID: GEOG 110
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOG 1L PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LABORATORY


    1 Unit 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: Taken concurrently with GEOG 1  or after completing GEOG 1  
    An earth environment laboratory that explains in greater depth the ideas and relationships of physical geography. Stresses the scientific method in interpreting Earth-sun relations; time; earth representation through globes and maps; weather (temperature, moisture, pressure and winds); climate; natural vegetation; soils and landform evolution by tectonic forces, erosion and deposition. C-ID:GEOG 111
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOG 2 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Introduction to social and political elements of geography and a survey of major cultural patterns.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOG 2H HONORS CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Introduction to social and political elements of geography and a survey of major cultural patterns. The Honors course is enriched by a smaller class size, allowing mentored individual research, the level of sources used in research, and presentation of research in a public poster session. Credit may be earned for either 2 or 2H, but not both. Letter grade only. C-ID: GEOG 120
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOG 3 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Introduction to the world’s geographical regions and major countries with an emphasis on human cultural patterns and their evolution in diverse physical environments.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOG 38 CALIFORNIA GEOGRAPHY


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    The natural and cultural environment of California with special emphasis on the effects of the climate, topography, resources and location upon the social, political and economic development of the state.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOG 102 GEOGRAPHY FIELD STUDIES


    1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    A lecture and laboratory field course to study the physical and cultural geography of Western North America. Thematic emphasis and course content will vary depending on location.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOG 106 FIELD STUDIES OF DESERT REGIONS


    1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Studies the physical and cultural geography of deserts. Thematic emphasis and course content will vary depending on location.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOG 107 FIELD STUDIES OF MOUNTAIN AREAS


    1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Studies the physical and cultural geography of mountain areas. Thematic emphasis and course content will vary depending on location.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOG 108 FIELD GEOGRAPHY


    2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Studies physical and cultural geography in the field. Thematic emphasis and course content will vary depending on location.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOG 109 FIELD STUDIES OF COASTAL REGIONS


    1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Studies the physical and cultural geography of coastal areas. Thematic emphasis and course content will vary depending on location.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOG 110 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)


    2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management. Identification and acquisition of GIS data. Assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Spatial analysis and modeling with GIS. Also listed as GIS 110. Credit given in either area, not both. C-ID: GEOG 155
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOG 211 INTERMEDIATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)


    2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: GEOG 110 /GIS 110  
    Intermediate GIS course prepares students for advanced geographic analysis. Students will integrate geographic and spatial concepts into acquisition and creation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS) and varied data types, cartography, programming, and raster data. Laboratory exercises will allow students of various disciplines to explore the use of GIS in their fields. Also applicable to those already in the GIS field seeking additional skills. Also listed as GIS 211 . Credit given in either area, not both.
    Repeatability NR

Geology

  
  • GEOL 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY


    4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Integrated study of the principles of geology and the use of geologic clues to determine earth history. Emphasis will be placed on the composition of earth’s crust and interior, plate tectonics, volcanism, earthquakes, mountain building, surface processes and natural resources such as minerals, fossil fuels, and water. Includes laboratory exercises in identifying common minerals and rocks, reading and interpreting aerial photos, topographic, and geologic maps. Field trips will supplement laboratory work.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOL 2 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY


    4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Recommended Preparation: GEOL 1  or GEOL 20 
    A study of the geological and biological evolution of the Earth. Includes an introduction to geologic time; relative and absolute dating methods; stratigraphic principles; the origin of the universe, solar system, atmosphere, oceans and life; plate tectonics; and the evolution of Earth’s surface and development of organisms through geologic time. Required lab allows application of lecture content. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOL 3 GEOLOGY OF CALIFORNIA


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    A study of California’s geologic provinces and their direct affect on the human history of the state. How the San Andreas Fault system, other earthquake faults, volcanoes, mountain ranges, glacial valleys, and other geological features relate to and influence our life in this state. How our energy resources and recreation are directly related to the geology of the state. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOL 4 NATURAL DISASTERS


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Examines how human evolution, society, culture, and even where we choose to work and live, are dictated by natural hazards. The entire time scale from formation of the universe to the present earth system will be considered. The physical processes causing earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, floods, windstorms, and asteroid impacts will be described, along with the role played by these random, rapid processes in the geological and biological evolution of the planet.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOL 7 WEATHER AND CLIMATE


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    A survey course in meteorology, emphasizing atmospheric composition and variability as well as interactions between atmosphere, oceans and continents to produce our weather. Includes the terminology and tools that meteorologists employ to observe, study, and predict storm systems, storm fronts, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and wind-driven ocean waves. Current topics such as air pollution and climate change will also be addressed.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOL 20 INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCE


    4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    An introduction to the Earth sciences, including geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Study of the universe, solar system, solid earth (rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, mountain-building, and earthquakes), oceans, coastlines, the atmosphere, and life, past and present. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOL 21 THE SOLAR SYSTEM


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    A study of the origin and evolution of our solar system, from the beginning to the present, as deduced from sampling, remote sensing, exploration, imagery, and theory. We will discuss and compare composition; tectonics; volcanism; surface processes; and atmospheric and thermal evolution of earth, the moon, terrestrial, and Jovian planets and their satellites. Additional topics will include meteorite and comet impacts and the possible existence of life elsewhere in the solar system. Field trips may be required to fulfill the objectives of this course. Also listed as ASTR 21 . Credit given in either area, not both.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOL 23 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY


    4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Environmental Geology is the study of the nature and dynamics of the interactions between Earth materials, its deep and near-surface processes, its hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere as well as how humans interact with it. Topics include climate and climate change, natural hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides and floods), resource management (mining, surface and groundwater), energy resources (fossil fuels and alternatives), pollution (water quality and air pollution), monitoring, and human influence. Field trips may be required. Also listed as ENV 23. Credit given in either area, not both.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOL 170 GEOLOGY OF THE NATIONAL PARKS


    2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    A grand geologic tour of some of the most scenic areas in the western states. Itineraries vary, but major parks like Zion, Bryce, Arches, Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons and the Grand Canyon are examples of locales visited. Thematic emphasis will vary depending on parks visited. Students in geology and earth sciences are encouraged to enroll.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOL 172 GEOLOGY OF THE MOJAVE DESERT


    1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Studies the origin, evolution, and geology of the Mojave Desert and adjacent areas. Students in geology and earth sciences are encouraged to enroll.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOL 173 GEOLOGY OF DEATH VALLEY


    1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Studies the origin, evolution, and geology of Death Valley National Park and adjacent areas. Thematic emphasis and course content will vary.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOL 174 GEOLOGY OF THE EASTERN SIERRA NEVADA


    1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Studies the origin, evolution, and geology of Eastern Sierra region and adjacent areas. Thematic emphasis and course content will vary.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOL 182 GEOLOGY MORRO BAY & THE CENTRAL COAST


    1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Studies the origin, evolution, and geology of the Coast Range, Morro Bay, and adjacent areas. Thematic emphasis and content will vary.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOL 183 GEOLOGY OF THE COLORADO DESERT


    1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Studies the origin, evolution, and geology of Anza-Borrego Desert Park and adjacent areas. Thematic emphasis and course content will vary. Students in geology and earth sciences are encouraged to enroll.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GEOL 185 GEOLOGY OF YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK


    1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Application of geologic principles to study the rocks, tectonic settings, and active geologic processes of Yosemite National Park and the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains. Trip will involve group camping and hiking. Previous geology course recommended but not required. Course may require ability to work and study under rigorous conditions.
    Repeatability NR

German

  
  • GER 1 ELEMENTARY GERMAN


    5 Units 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Corequisite: GER 901 
    Recommended Preparation: College-level reading ability
    Designed to develop the fundamentals of communicative competence in colloquial German. 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 German.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GER 2 ELEMENTARY GERMAN


    5 Units 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: GER 1  or two years of high school German
    Corequisite: GER 902 
    Designed to further the fundamentals of communicative competence in daily spoken German. 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.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GER 3 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN


    5 Units 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: GER 2  or three years of high school German
    Corequisite: GER 903 
    Reviews the fundamentals with further study of the German language and culture.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GER 4 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN


    5 Units 5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Prerequisite: GER 3  or four years of high school German
    Corequisite: GER 904 
    Concentrates on the development of fluency in the skills needed to communicate in German. Further study of cultural topics.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GER 901 GERMAN LANGUAGE LAB


    0.25 Unit 1 hour learning center
    Corequisite: GER 1 
    Requires concurrent enrollment in German 1. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in German 1 course.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GER 902 GERMAN LANGUAGE LAB


    0.25 Unit 1 hour learning center
    Corequisite: GER 2 
    Requires concurrent enrollment in German 2. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in German 2 course.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GER 903 GERMAN LANGUAGE LAB


    0.25 Unit 1 hour learning center
    Corequisite: GER 3 
    Requires concurrent enrollment in German 3. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in German 3 course.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GER 904 GERMAN LANGUAGE LAB


    0.25 Unit 1 hour learning center
    Corequisite: GER 4 
    Requires concurrent enrollment in German 4. Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in German 4 language course.
    Repeatability NR

Graphic Communication

  
  • GC 63 INTRODUCTION TO SCREEN PRINTING


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Principles, basic methods and techniques of preparing handcut and photographic stencils, printing techniques, simple color separation, and equipment and material handling. Care, use, and safety precautions in operating and cleaning the silkscreen unit. Also listed as ART 63 . Credit given in either area, not both.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GC 101 INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Designed to introduce the graphics major as well as the non-major to the broad field of graphic communications. Includes experience in design, press operations, and bindery, as well as hands-on-experience in each of the major printing processes, including offset lithography, letterpress, and screen printing.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GC 106 ADVANCED SCREEN PRINTING


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Prerequisite: GC 63  
    Recommended Preparation: GD 140, 147, 149, 154
    Advanced theory, methods and techniques of the screen printing process including both spot and process color separations, multiple color registration, screen construction and prep, alternative media and specialized ink systems. Emphasis placed on improving a student’s basic printing technique to an advanced skill level.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GC 195 GRAPHICS STUDIO


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: GC/ART 63 and GC 101
    For the advanced graphics student who requires actual production experience or additional training in a specific area. Skills will be enhanced by hands-on experience in the production of graphics in computer graphics, graphic communications, design or illustration/animation.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GC 210 LETTERPRESS


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    The traditional art of letterpress printing. Today many designers are returning to the craft of letterpress–printing from metal and wooden type and photopolymer plates–as a unique option to digital printing. Letterpress offers a tactile quality and nostalgic look that can’t be achieved with any other printing technique.
    Repeatability NR

Graphic Design

  
  • GD 1 HISTORY OF ANIMATION


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Critical and historical survey of animation as a form of communication and cultural expression, from prehistoric origins to present digital formats. Animation studied in relation to the culture and society in which they were created including U.S., Europe, and Japan. Students analyze and evaluate a large cross-section of animated works (formerly GD 155).
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 140 BEGINNING GRAPHIC DESIGN


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Introduction to fundamentals of design concepts that explore organization of visual elements for graphic communication. Studio work will include traditional and computer-generated assignments in layout and typography. Designed to convey current concepts in the graphic design field. Also listed as ART 140 . Credit given in either area, not both.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 141 GRAPHIC RENDERING TECHNIQUES


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Exploration of two-dimensional media for producing graphics and illustrations. Projects encourage development of illustration skills for a variety of design applications. Recognition and choice of techniques for translating concepts into accurate and compelling renderings. Also listed as ART 141 . Credit given in either area, not both.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 142 PACKAGE DESIGN


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Introduction to traditional and computer-generated design and construction of three-dimensional packaging, including labels, overwraps, printed cartons, and point-of-purchase displays. Also listed as ART 142 . Credit given in either area, not both.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 144 TYPOGRAPHY


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Basic principles of typography explored. Students learn the practical, formal, and communicative aspects of typography as applied to graphic design through problem solving and technical training. Emphasis on developing the creativity and analytical skills required for effective type design.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 145 GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Develop illustrations for advertising, informational, graphic, and editorial use. Design and apply illustrations with consideration for reproduction requirements. Illustrations will be done in line art, black and white, and limited and full color in select mediums. Also listed as ART 145 . Credit given in either area, not both.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 147 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Introductory computer graphics course which covers many aspects of computer-generated art and design. The student will use Adobe Creative Suite to create art and graphics with software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 148 DIGITAL GRAPHIC DESIGN


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: GD/ART 140 or GD 147
    Introductory course for students interested in graphic design and the computer as used in design. Integrates the graphic design process with the digital process. Develops skills in composition, color use, and typography using InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Assignments range from logo development to magazine layout.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 149 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Exploration of computer-based vector illustration on the computer. Students will learn and use Adobe Illustrator software to produce finished art.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 150 DIGITAL ANIMATION


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: GD/ART 141, GD 147, 149
    Introduction to 2D digital animation production. Modern 2D animation software creates stylish and cost effective presentations that animators, illustrators, and graphic designers use to create dynamic graphic content for animated shorts and TV shows, marketing, and web animation. Course covers complete production process from concept development to final animation.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 151 DIGITAL LAYOUT AND DESIGN


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    An introduction to layout design for print and web publishing covering typography, layout theory, pre-press production methods and project management. Emphasizes practical development techniques to produce digital visual images efficiently. Software instruction uses industry standard design software.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 154 DIGITAL PRE-PRESS


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: GD 147 and 151
    Digital pre-press production techniques using Macintosh computers to prepare graphic design files for professional printing. Focus on the essential pre-press production skills all graphic designers need to know such as file prep and conversion, trapping, color management, imposition, and color separation. Basic knowledge of graphic design software recommended. Field trips are required.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 160 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: GD 140  
    Professional requirements and procedures to launch and maintain successful graphic design practice. Course focuses on the essentials of working as a freelance designer including portfolio development, presentation techniques, client relationships, marketing, implementing an accounting system, and establishing a legal entity.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 180 GRAPHIC DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR MOBILE DEVICES


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Recommended Preparation: GD 140  
    Basics of designing effective and attractive graphical interfaces for applications (apps) for smart phones and tablets. For beginners and experienced designers, emphasis placed on graphic design principles applied to interface design. Training in industry-standard software to design interfaces for basic apps that run on a variety of operating systems.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 199 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION II


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Transfers: CSU
    Prerequisite: GD 149 
    Recommended Preparation: GD 200 
    Students will explore more advanced illustration techniques with a greater emphasis on multiple design components and more sophisticated visual concepts. Techniques and processes include digital drawing and painting projects that incorporate the use of vector and raster software programs. Professional applications of digital-based illustration will also be investigated.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 200 PHOTOSHOP SKILLS FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Essentials of Adobe Photoshop as a design and production tool for graphic designers. Focuses on professional studio techniques to master this essential design tool for the creation of sophisticated graphics. Emphasizes efficient workflow, technical proficiency and aesthetic judgment. Students produce portfolio-ready projects using a broad range of imaging skills.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 210 MOTION GRAPHICS


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Introduction to the tools and principles of creating motion graphics. Motion graphics is the dynamic new language of graphic design, combining moving images and typography, special effects, and sound. This course focuses on the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects, and producing impressive and effective motion graphics for advertising and informational uses. Planning, production, and the aesthetic issues of 2-D animation are covered.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 240 INTERMEDIATE GRAPHIC DESIGN


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Recommended Preparation: GD 140 or ART 140
    The further study of design concepts used in graphic design as well as portfolio preparation. Studio work will include conceptualization techniques and layout and production of designed formats. Also listed as ART 240. Credit given in either area, not both.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • GD 249 BIOMEDICAL ILLUSTRATION


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Recommended Preparation: GD 149 and 200 
    Explore and create conceptualized illustrations and diagrammatic illustrations created to foster communication between scientist and author, teacher and student, or physician and patient. Create work that transforms complex information and data into images that explain, inform, and record scientific research and discoveries. Emphasizes the use of vector and raster illustration tools in the creation of instructive biomedical media.
    Repeatability NR

Health

  
  • HLTH 1 CONTEMPORARY HEALTH ISSUES


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    An exploration into traditional and holistic health topics as they affect the individual, family, community and society. General topics include mental health and stress reduction techniques, emotional wellness, and communication skills. Specific topics include; sexuality and intimate relationships, nutrition, weight management, fitness, aging, dying, narcotics, alcohol, tobacco, reproductive choices, infectious diseases, cardiovascular health, cancer, sleep, and alternative medicine.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • HLTH 2 FIRST AID, CPR, AND AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR


    1.5 Units 1.5 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    Accident and injury prevention, CPR, AED and first aid for common injuries/illness. Successful completion qualifies a student for American Heart Association - Heartsaver - CPR, AED and First Aid certificate.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • HLTH 3 WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Transfers: CSU, UC
    An exploration of all health issues that affect the quality of women’s daily lives. A special emphasis on women’s issues, including sexuality, and intimate relationships, reproductive issues and PMS, communication skills, fitness concepts, nutrition, and food awareness, belief systems and emotional management, relaxation, visualization and stress reduction, and aging and dying. Also includes setting and attaining goals.
    Repeatability NR

Health Information Technology

  
  • HIT 200 HEALTH INFORMATION SCIENCE


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Introduction to the health information management profession, including health services organization and delivery methods; sources, collection, maintenance, and analysis of health data; structure and use, requirements and standards for health information; information systems. Letter grade only.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • HIT 202 REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGIES


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Explores health insurance billing and current payment methodologies in the various healthcare settings. Focuses on compliance with regulatory requirements and common reimbursement practices. Includes specific payment systems and how the information provided by health information management departments impacts the financial viability of health care organizations. Students will also learn how other payers and quality review organizations utilize data.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • HIT 203 ALTERNATIVE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS


    2 Units 2 hours lecture
    Examines the management of health information in the various delivery systems, other than the acute care hospital setting, including home health, hospice, behavioral health, ambulatory settings, long-term care, rehabilitation facilities, managed care, and correctional facilities. Focuses on the structure and content of the records, flow of information, regulations, accreditation requirements and reimbursement.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • HIT 204 PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTHCARE


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    An introduction to the quality management and performance improvement process in health care settings, and focuses on collecting, analyzing, and presenting data. The course covers introduction to quality management techniques and tools, patient safety, accreditation, utilization and risk management. Letter grade only.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • HIT 207 HEALTHCARE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (HCIT)


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: HIT 200  
    Healthcare Information technologies used in the management of health information; communication and network technologies; data and information file structures; health data collection tools, health information exchanges, data and interchange standards, consumer informatics, data integrity and security. Letter grade only.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • HIT 209 MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES IN HEALTHCARE


    3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Recommended Preparation: CIM 112  
    Management of human, financial, and physical resources in a Health Information Management (HIM) department including: leadership, training, teamwork, motivation, staffing and productivity, communication, performance review, tools and techniques for process improvement, budgets, development of policies and procedures, data collection and analysis for strategic planning, information governance, workflow and process monitors, and cultural diversity. Letter grade only.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • HIT 212 REPORTING HEALTHCARE DATA


    2 Units 2 hours lecture
    Recommended Preparation: MATH 253  
    Introduction to statistics in healthcare, reporting of various types of healthcare data, and principles of medical research and planning. This course covers math review and the presentation of data.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • HIT 215 CPT AND AMBULATORY CARE CODING


    3 Units 3 hours lecture
    Prerequisite: BIO 113  
    Addresses the utilization of CPT-4 and HCPCS codes for hospital outpatient, physician, and other ambulatory services. Analysis of medical documentation and application of guidelines for coders and health information professionals. Letter grade only.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • HIT 219 DIRECTED PRACTICE


    4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
    Prerequisite: HIT 215 
    Limitation: (1) Physical examination and health clearance required (2) Background clearance required (3) Professional liability insurance required 
    Examines the structure, content, and utilization of Health Records, with emphasis on Health Information Management as it relates to the Health Information Department of an affiliated health care organization. The focus is on the organization, flow of information, functions of the health information department, and other associated departments. Letter grade only.
    Repeatability NR
  
  • HIT 220 ICD PROCEDURE CODING


    2 Units 2 hours lecture
    Prerequisite: HSC 277 
    Designed to provide training in the process of building ICD procedure codes. Discusses the Index and Tables of the ICD procedure manual for assigning procedure codes. Prepares students to review the documentation in health records, support and identifies the procedure, determine the objective of the procedure, review the definition of the root operations that match the objective of the procedure, and select the appropriate value for body part, approach, devise, and qualifier from the procedural code table. Students will use encoders and groupers to assign ICD procedure codes. Letter grade only.
    Repeatability NR
 

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