ART C100 - HISTORY/APPRECIATION OF ART PRIOR TO RENAISSANCE
Multicultural survey of art from prehistoric times
to the Renaissance period, stressing basic principles and history of
art. Introduction to form and content and the media and methods of the
visual arts. Illustrated lectures, reading and study of related
exhibitions.
3.0 - Credit
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ART C101 - HISTORY/APPRECIATION OF ART AFTER THE RENAISSANCE
Multicultural survey of art from the Renaissance
to the 21st Century, stressing the basic principles of art (line, form
and content) and the media and methods of visual art. The course is a
history of man and his relationship with art.
3.0 - Credit
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ASTR
C100 - INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY
Introduction to the origin, characteristics and
evolution of the solar system, the stars, the galaxies and the universe
and historical milestones.
3.0 - Credit
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BIOL C100 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY
Biology for non-science majors. A general study of
the basic concepts of biology including the human body and the
environment. Emphasis on the characteristics of plant and animal life,
human body systems, health, genetics and the interaction of organisms in
their environment.
3.0 - Credit
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BIOL C101 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY LAB
Biology lab for non-science majors. A general
study of plant and animal life processes to acquaint the non-biology
major with basic biological concepts and instruments in the laboratory.
1.0 - Credit
ADVISORY: Biology 100 or concurrent enrollment in Biology
100
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BLDG C300 - BUILDING INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
This class will teach you the basics of the
building industry. We will be using the International Building Code,
which is a collection of laws that mandates the minimum standards
required to build buildings or structures.
3.0 -Credit
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BLDG C301 - BUILDING INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO BLUEPRINT READING
Analysis of blueprints as they apply to
residential wood frame construction; architectural graphic
representations and their symbols for materials of construction; basic
drafting principals related to working drawings.
3.0 -Credit
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BLDG C303 - BUILDING INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
This course looks exclusively at the Fire and Life
Safety Provisions of the IBC. The student’s earlier studies will have
familiarized him with the IBC’s overall framework and organization. The
IBC Fire and Life Safety Course is different from other Building Code
courses in that we are more concerned with the intent and background of
safe building design than the memorization of measurements and section
numbers.
3.0 -Credit
ADVISORY: Completion of
BLDG 300
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BLDG C305 - BUILDING INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY
WOOD AND METAL FRAME CONSTRUCTION
This course will concentrate on the International
Building Code chapters concerning wood and steel framing; roofing and
re-roofing; drywall; stucco; plaster; plastics; soil classification and
foundation investigation.
3.0 -Credit
ADVISORY: Completion of
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BLDG
C307 - MECHANICAL INSPECTION
Interpretation of the Uniform Mechanical Code
as it pertains to heating and air conditioning installations; includes
venting, heater and air conditioning selection, gas, electrical
and solar installation specifications.
3.0 -Credit
ADVISORY: Knowledge of
building construction
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BLDG C311 - BUILDING INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
Assists candidates preparing for the California
Contractor's Examination; terminology, laws pertaining to contracting,
estimating and estimation problems.
3.0 -Credit
ADVISORY: Completion of
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BLDG C312 - BUILDING INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY
BASIC ESTIMATING FOR CONSTRUCTION
Fundamentals of Construction Estimating takes a
comprehensive approach to estimating, offering readers a well-rounded,
up-to-date perspective on the estimating process. It is designed for
entry level courses and focuses on the process of utilizing the latest
technology to compile cost estimates for general contractors.
3.0 -Credit
ADVISORY:
Completion of BLDG301
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BUS C100 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
Update traditional introductory business
curriculum with new business models, impact of the internet and other
changes brought about by technology.
3.0 - Credit
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BUS
C110 – LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
Introduction to basic business law, basic principles
of American law, sources of law, the courts and the court system(s).
Specific coverage of the law of contracts, torts, administrative
agencies, as well as Constitutional law as it pertains to business.
3.0 - Credit
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BUS C120 - PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING
Update traditional introductory business
curriculum with new business models, impact of Internet and other
changes brought about by technology.
3.0 - Credit
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BUS C150 - CONTEMPORARY MARKETING
This course presents the problems of marketing and
how today's marketers solve them. The course focuses on concepts and
principles by teaching the theory and practice of marketing through the
use of practical examples and cases. Studies include: marketing
planning, forecasting and research, strategies and elements of
productive/service marketing, distribution, promotion, pricing,
marketing segmentation, consumer-oriented marketing and international
and nonprofit marketing.
3.0 - Credit
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BUS C222 - SMALL BUSINESS OPERATION & MANAGEMENT
Introductory study of small business in the
American economy including current trends and opportunities. Emphasis on
retailing and business operation analysis and management control
techniques. Students construct an actual business plan, including a loan
package.
3.0 - Credit
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BC C150 - MICROSOFT OFFICE PROFESSIONAL I
An introduction to Office XP applications -
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. This
hands-on course includes projects that feature integrating data between
applications to form documents.
3.0 - Credit
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CHEM C110 – INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY
A study and analysis of the major media - newspapers, magazines, radio
and television - covering how they function and affect society.
3.0 - Credit
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COMM C100 - INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS
A study and analysis of the major media - newspapers, magazines,
radio and television - covering how they function and affect society.
3.0 - Credit
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CS C100 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS INFORMATION
Introduction to electronic data processing concepts emphasizing the
application to problem-solving and management decision-making in
business, science and industry. Includes an overview of computer
terminology, computer system components, program development and
maintenance issues, automation and how computers impact society.
3.0 - Credit
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ECOL C100 - HUMAN ECOLOGY
Develops understanding of the biological implication of human's
interplay with the planet. Examines the biosphere and biogeochemical
cycles to predict the biological prospects of the future and promote
good planet management.
3.0 - Credit
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ECON C180 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO)
Course analyzes recession, unemployment and inflation;
focuses on business cycles, output and income measurements, the
equilibrium level of national income, money creation, the banking system
and public debt. Also examines monetary and fiscal policy.
3.0 -Credit
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ECON C185 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO)
Introduction to concepts and tools of economic
analysis. Studies include price theory, supply and demand, cost and
revenue concepts, competition, production and factors marked. Analyzes
problems affecting industrial organization, environment, public choice
and income distribution.
3.0 -Credit
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ENGL C099 - COMPOSITION FUNDAMENTALS
Training and practice in the basics of composition, grammar,
and mechanics to enable the student to express ideas clearly in essay
form.
PREREQUISITE: Achieve qualifying score on
the English
Placement Test.
3.0 - Credit
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ENGL C100 - FRESHMAN COMPOSITION
Essay development with emphasis on the thesis,
topic sentences, paragraph structure, argumentation, critical analysis
and logic. Includes a research paper..
PREREQUISITE: English099 with a "C" or
better or achieve qualifying score on the
English Placement
Test.
3.0 - Credit
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ENGL C143 – CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
A survey of classic and contemporary children's
literature. The course will provide an overview of the literary
content and social values found in selected works of children's
literature.
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ENGL C145 - AMERICAN LITERATURE: THE SHORT STORY
Designed for the General Education student, this
course is an introduction to the American short story, emphasizing major
American writers from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and from
various cultures in modern/contemporary America. Included is a view of
each historical period and mindset and the study of character, plot,
theme, point of view, setting, tone, style, and other literary devices
as they function within the context of a particular story.
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GEOL C100 - GENERAL GEOLOGY
A study of the composition and structure of the
earth and the internal and external processes which modify the crust and
the surface. A non-laboratory science class.
3.0 -Credit
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GEOL C141 - INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY LAB
Laboratory study of basic physical geology.
Emphasizes skills needed for identification of minerals and rocks,
interpretation of land surface features based on topographic maps and
the understanding of folding, faulting and rock relationships through
interpretation of geologic maps.
PREREQUISITE: Geology 100 or concurrent enrollment
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HLTH
C100 - HEALTH
Examines personal and community health issues.
Stresses positive behavior and personal responsibility. Emphasis on life
cycles, emotional and sexual adjustment, disease prevention and control,
fitness, nutrition, substance abuse and consumer health.
3.0 - Credit
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HIST C160 - WORLD HISTORY TO 1500
This course traces the economic, political,
social and cultural evolution of civilizations in Asia, the Near
East, Europe, Africa and the Americas from antiquity to 1500 CE.
3.0 - Credit
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HIST C165 - WORLD HISTORY FROM 1500
This course traces the economic, political, social and cultural evolution of civilizations in Asia, the Near East, Europe, Africa and the Americas from 1500 to present.
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HIST C170 - U.S. HISTORY TO 1876
A comprehensive examination of history of the
United States from the beginnings of exploration to the end of the Civil
War and Reconstruction. It will cover the political, economic,
diplomatic, social and cultural aspects of American life.
3.0 - Credit
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HIST C175 - U.S. HISTORY SINCE 1876
A comprehensive examination of history of the
United States from Reconstruction to the present time. Covers the
political, economic, diplomatic, social and cultural aspects of American
life.
3.0 - Credit
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HIST
C180 - WESTERN CIVILIZATION TO 1550
A study of the development of present day Western
culture from the earliest beginnings to 1550; emphasis on the impact of
philosophical, social and economic factors on Western Civilization.
3.0 - Credit
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HIST
C185 - WESTERN CIVILIZATION SINCE 1550
A study of the development of Western culture from 1550 to the present.
3.0 - Credit
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HUM C110 - HUMANITIES THRU ARTS
A survey of Western Civilization cultural achievement as expressed
through music, literature, drama, film, painting, sculpture and
architecture.
3.0 - Credit
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HUM C130 - HISTORY & APPRECIATION OF THE CINEMA
Historical development of film in America as an
art form and as a business.
3.0- Credit
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HSVC C100 - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES
A comprehensive survey of the development and
scope of the human resources field. With a global sensitivity, covers
the history of human services, current theories and models of helping,
ethics, administration and careers in human services.
3.0- Credit
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HSVC C101 - HELPING THEORIES AND INTERVENTION SKILLS
An overview of the major helping theories and
practices. Emphasis will be placed upon enabling students to develop
theoretical foundations and intervention helping strategies.
3.0- Credit
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HSVC C102 - INTRODUCTION TO CRISIS INTERVENTION
Examines crisis theory, types of crises, crisis
intervention strategies, and referral procedures.
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MS C100 - ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
An introduction to organizations and the theory
and practice of management. Emphasis on organizational functions, design
and decision making and the application of leadership and managerial
skills in various organizational environments.
3.0 -Credit
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MS C104 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Introduction to current human resource management practices
in the following areas: equal opportunity and affirmative action;
personnel planning and recruiting, job analysis; interviewing
techniques; human resource strategic planning, and employee development
and training.
3.0 -Credit
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MRSC C100 - INTRODUCTION TO MARINE SCIENCE
A general study of the marine environment.
Examines the chemical, biological and geological properties of the sea,
the sea as a natural resource and its geopolitical and economic impact.
3.0 - Credit
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MATH C008 - PRE-ALGEBRA
Review of arithmetic functions and introductory
operations of algebra, including real numbers, algebraic expressions,
solving equations/inequalities and operations on polynomials with
emphasis on factoring polynomials.
PREREQUISITE:
Achieve qualifying score on ASSET
or Coastline’s Math Placement Test
1.
3.0 -
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MATH C010 - ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA
Numerical and algebraic operations including
number systems, linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, factors,
roots and exponents and applications.
PREREQUISITE: Math 008 Pre-Algebra
with a grade of "C" or better or achieve qualifying score on the
ASSET or
Coastline’s Math Placement Test 1.
4.0 -
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MATH C030 - INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Reviews elementary algebra, linear and quadratic
equations; curve plotting, exponents, radicals, logarithms,
progressions, binomial theorem, variation, permutations, combinations,
systems of equations and determinants; with applications.
PREREQUISITE: Math 010 with a grade
of "C" or better or achieve qualifying score on the
ASSET or
Coastline’s Math Placement Test 1.
4.0 -
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MATH C100 - QUANTITATIVE REASONING: A LIBERAL ARTS MATH CLASS
Examines the mathematics involved in personal
finance, environmental issues, the social sciences, politics and voting,
business and economics, graph theory, fractals, art and music.
PREREQUISITE: Math 030 with a
grade of "C" or better or achieve qualifying score on the
ASSET or
Coastline’s Math Placement Test 1.
3.0 -
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MATH C115 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA
Basic concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities
along with functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions,
exponential and logarithmic functions, systems, matrices and determinants,
linear programming conic sections, sequences, series and combinatorics.
PREREQUISITE: Math 030
with a "C" or better or achieve qualifying score on the
ASSET or
Coastline’s Math Placement Test 1.
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MATH C160 - INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
Emphasizing on understanding statistical methods,
the course will cover the following topics: data collection, sampling,
probability, hypothesis testing, variance and correlation for
applications in the natural sciences, social sciences, business and
management.
PREREQUISITE: Math 030 with a
"C" or better or achieve qualifying score on the
ASSET or
Coastline’s Math Placement Test 1.
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MUS C100 - HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC
Study of major genres, forms, styles and historical
periods in music since the Middle ages. Emphasis on listening techniques,
appreciation of classical and popular music and recognition of styles,
composers and periods.
ADVISORY: You
must have access to RealPlayer and Shockwave for this course.
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PE C190 - PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE
Course will provide a basic knowledge of the physiology of physical
fitness and athletic training for fitness professionals, aerobic
instructors, trainers, and individuals interested in more in depth
understanding of their own body's response to exercise conditioning.
Ideal for Sports Medicine students.
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PHIL C100 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
An introduction to the main ideas, methods, and
problems of philosophy. Topics will include the nature of philosophy and
reality, human nature, Determinism and free will, relationship between
mind and body, God, sources of knowledge, personal and social ethics.
Multicultural and feminist issues are woven into traditional Western
material, including contributions from India (Hinduism and Buddhism),
China (Confucianism), and Japan (Zen Buddhism) among others.
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PHIL C115 - LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING
The elements of logic and semantics (cogent and
fallacious reasoning), deductive and inductive proofs, accurate use of
language, analogy, definition and clarity and precision of expression;
effect on advertising, politics, religion, managing the news and
textbooks; managing world views: indoctrinating, commodities,
censorship, distorting history, gulf between theory and practice.
3.0 -Credit
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PHIL C120 - ETHICS TO MAKING MORAL CHOICES
A comprehensive look at the major ethical and
moral issues of today.
3.0 -Credit
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PSCI C100 - POLITICAL SCIENCE
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
An introduction to the principles and problems of
government, with particular attention to the American political system
at all levels. Emphasis is on the human factor in politics and the
realities of government at work.
3.0 -Credit
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PSYC C100 - THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
Fundamentals of human psychology. Using a
scientific approach to the study of human behavior, this course examines
and integrates physiological, intrapsychic, and social/behavioral
perspectives on human thought and behavior. Major units include:
biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, motivation,
learning and memory, maturation and development, personality and social
psychology.
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PSYC C115 - CHILD GROWTH/DEVELOPMENT
Examination of human development from conception through adolescence.
Includes the biological, psychological and sociocultural aspects of the
maturation process.
3.0 - Credit
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SOC C100 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Introduction to the scientific study of human society and social
behavior. Analyzes social interrelationships and human group
organization, culture, social differentiation and social institutions.
3.0 - Credit
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SOC C110 - MARRIAGE & FAMILY
Study of the nuclear family as a social institution. Examines the
process of family development including: dating, courtship, engagement,
mate selection, marriage, parenthood and divorce. Examines crises and
challenges facing families today from a sociological perspective.
3.0 - Credit
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SPAN C180A - INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY SPANISH
Introduction to the Spanish comprehension and conversation, reading and
writing skills and customs and cultures of the Spanish speaking world.
2.5 - Credit
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SPAN C180B - CONTINUING ELEMENTARY SPANISH
(Satisfies with Spanish 180B Group "D" and Global Degree Requirements)
Review and expansion of Spanish comprehension and conversation, reading
and writing skills and customs and cultures of the Spanish speaking
world. Prerequisite: Spanish 180A
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