English:

English 101-Freshman English:
English 101 is a foundation course in critical reading and writing skills required of those students intending to transfer to a university. Through their reading and discussion of selected prose works, students learn to identify problems, examine possible solutions, recognize unstated assumptions and values, appraise evidence, evaluate arguments, draw inferences, and test conclusions. Through their writing, students learn to analyze, synthesize, organize information logically, and propose original ideas.

English 104- Critical Thinking and Argumentation:
English 104 is designed to be a continuation of English 101. Consequently, the primary focus of the course is instruction in writing. In addition, students learn to read and think critically and to develop their analytical and argumentative writing skills. The course takes students beyond the level of English 101 by providing a more advanced understanding of the relationship of language to logic and by further promoting the ability to reason effectively and reach valid conclusions. Writing forms and strategies are taught within the contexts of contemporary ideas and cultural diversity as reflected in selected readings.

Writing 340 - Advanced Writing
Instruction in writing for various audiences on topics related to a student’s professional or disciplinary interests, with some emphasis on issues of broad public concern.

Art:

Art History 101- Survey of Art History I:
Art 101 is a survey of architecture, painting, sculpture, and related art forms created by early western cultures and civilizations. The visual arts of prehistoric times, Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome and the development of Christian art from its origins through the medieval era are discussed. Emphasis is placed on integrating the development of art forms with the geographic, social, political, philosophical, and religious characteristics of these cultures.

Theater Arts 101- Introduction to Theater, Television, and Motion Pictures:
Theatre Arts 101 is designed to give students a broad introduction to the performing arts and technical skills of television, film, and theatre. The course uses field trips, play analysis, lectures, and audiovisual presentations to give students a first or renewed appreciation of these three dramatic media.

Art 186- Ceramics I:
Art 186 is an introductory study in the field of ceramics. Students learn various forming techniques, with an emphasis on wheel-throwing and the production of functional pottery forms. Surface techniques such as texturing, under glazing, slip decoration, glaze application, and the use of lusters are explored; procedures to analyze and substitute (or create from beginning) glazes and clay bodies. The course involves simple arithmetical computations and includes certain ceramic laboratory skills and safety precautions for handling chemicals.

Fine Arts 102 - Design Fundamentals
Introduction to the basic elements and processes of visual communication and design. Instruction includes studio projects, lectures and readings. Various media used.

Culinary Arts 124- Basic Baking:
Culinary Arts 124 is a professional approach to all aspects of the pastry kitchen as related to the food service industry. The course emphasizes various methods of cake preparation, as well as the basics of baking technology. The course is designed to give students enough knowledge to understand the works of the pastry kitchen and bake shop.

Physical Sciences:

Biology 122- Introduction to Biology:
Biology 122 is designed to give an overview of the biological sphere of life and an elementary working knowledge of the fields studied. It takes a liberalized approach to the study of five kingdoms of living organisms. The emphasis is on the dynamic processes and functional inter-relationships between which shape and influence the world. The problems facing the planet today are emphasized. Primarily for students
majoring in fields other than the biological sciences.

Dance 164- Rhythmic Aerobics:
Dance 164 offers vigorous exercise set to contemporary music. The course is designed for students wishing to develop or maintain aerobic fitness while also learning about the physiology of fitness. Routines of rhythmic exercise are designed to develop or maintain cardio-respiratory endurance and body flexibility. The course is designed for students at all levels of fitness.

Physical Education- Cardiovascular Fitness:
Physical Education 102 is an open laboratory physical fitness course designed to enhance the student's cardiovascular fitness level. The course emphasizes the development of positive attitudes and habits with regard to cardiovascular efficiency, body composition, muscular toning, and flexibility. Students are assessed in these areas and an individual fitness profile is established. Fitness activities primarily utilize exercise equipment which is organized into an aerobic super circuit. Additional activities are prescribed in an aerobic machine arena, cross training area, and a flexibility area.

Linguistics 275Lg - Language and Mind
Language within cognitive science: speech physiology and acoustics, language acquisition, reading, language disorders, perception and mental representation of words, linguistic diversity and computer analysis of speech.

Mathematics:

Mathematics 101- Intermediate Algebra:
Mathematics 101 includes fundamental laws, curve plotting, linear equations, negative and fractional exponents, quadratic equations, arithmetic and geometric progressions, the binomial theorem, the remainder theorem, the factor theorem, logarithms, second and third order determinants.

Mathematics 110- Pre Calculus:
Mathematics 110 is a course designed for review of those algebraic concepts needed for the study of calculus. The course includes a more thorough study of algebraic and trigonometric functions. The course emphasizes linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, graphs of linear and quadratic functions, conic sections, polynomial functions, systems of equations, matrices and determinants mathematical induction,
trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, and right and oblique triangles.

MATH 200- Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint
An explication of arithmetic and geometry, including the algebraic operations, number bases, plane and solid figures; and coordinate geometry.

Social Sciences:

Anthropology 102- Cultural Anthropology:
Anthropology 102 is a study of the origin and development of human cultures and includes description of the material culture as well as social organization. It includes description of the material kinship patterns, political systems, religious beliefs and insights gained through linguistic study. The emphasis is placed on recent and contemporary tribal societies.

Philosophy 101- Introduction to Philosophy:
Philosophy 101 is an overview of the classical and modern problems of philosophy. A consideration of the nature of knowledge, views of the cosmos or world, and the problems of truth, beauty, ethics, and theology.

Political Science 101- Introduction to Government:
Political Science 101 is an introduction to the principles and problems of government in the United States with emphasis placed on the Federal government and politics at the national level. Political Science 101 meets the California State requirement in the United States Constitution.

Sociology 101- Introduction to Sociology:
Sociology 101 is an introduction to sociology, its methods and resources. The course focuses on the following areas: society and culture, personality organization, social interaction and social processes, human groups and collective behavior, role and status, class and stratification, ethnic and other inter-group relations, ecology and urban sociology, population and social change.

Psychology 100 - Introduction to Psychology
Factors that influence human behavior, including learning, thinking, perception, motivation, and emotion; analysis of determinants of development, adjustment, and maladjustment.

Exercise Science 310 - Sociopsychological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity
Examination of the individual in a social environment related to sport and physical activity; personality, motivation, attitude, and group behavior viewed in physical activity contexts.

History:

History 200g - The American Experience
Patterns of American development from Colonial times to the present.

History 104g - Europe and Its Influence Since 1750: From the Rise of Democracy to the Age of Extremes
Political, socioeconomic, and cultural transformation of Europe since 1815; aftermath of the French Revolution.

History 335 - History of Japan to 1550
Growth of Japanese civilization from the mythological “age of the gods” through the feudal “age of the samurai” foundations of a great Asian power.

History 360 - 19th Century U.S. History
The social, political, and economic history of the United States from the formation of the Constitution to 1900.