Course of study is designed to develop competency in the accurate use of medical vocabulary to include anatomy, physiology, diseases, and descriptive terms to prepare students for entry-level positions as medical transcribers, clinical editors, health insurance processors, patient administration specialists. (CSU)

Recommended Preparation: ENGL 009 and READ 019
The course will cover the philosophy of Administration of Justice in America and identify its various sub-systems. It will examine the roles and role expectations of criminal justice agents and their interrelationship in society. The concepts of crime causations, punishment and rehabilitation are introduced. This basic course provides a better understanding of the criminal justice system and orients the students to career opportunities. Ethics, education and training for professionalism in the system are discussed. (C-ID AJ 110) (CSU, UC)

Recommended Preparation: ENGL 110 and READ 111
The course covers the historical development of law and constitutional provisions; definitions and the classification of crime and their application to the system of administration of justice; legal research, study of case law, methodology, and concepts of law as a social force are presented. Crimes against persons, property, government, and organized crime are discussed. (C-ID AJ 120) (CSU, UC)

Recommended Preparation: AJ 100, ENGL 009 and READ 019.
Origin, development, and philosophy and constitutional basis of evidence; constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies. (C-ID AJ 124) (CSU)

Recommended Preparation: ENGL 009 and READ 019.
The course provides an examination and analysis of due process in criminal proceedings from pre-arrest through trial and appeal utilizing statutory law and state and constitutional law precedents. (C-ID AJ 122) (CSU)

A survey of the Visual Arts from the Prehistoric period to the Renaissance, with emphasis on painting, sculpture and architecture. (C-ID ARTH 110) (CSU, UC)

This course is designed to develop speed and accuracy in the use of the computer keyboard. The student will learn to operate by touch the letter, number, and symbol keys using the proper typing technique. (CSU)

Recommended Preparation: Ability to keyboard 20 nwpm.
An individualized diagnostic, prescriptive method of developing accuracy and speed. Emphasis is placed on development of keyboarding speed and accuracy ratings between 20-90 nwpm. (CSU)

Prerequisite: BUS 210 or BUS 100 (Formerly BUS 010) with a grade of "C" or better.
A practical course in which students will have an opportunity to utilize computerized financial software that is currently being used in the business field. A "case study" will be completed by the students which will help them to gain computer skills. (CSU)

This course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There will be an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. (Same as PSY 104) (C-ID CDEV 100) (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)

Prerequisite: MATH 091 with a grade of "C" or better.
Elementary principles of general inorganic chemistry, a preparatory course for CHEM 200. Previous science background is recommended but not required. This course is designed for non-science majors and students who need only a one-semester general chemistry course, and also for students entering a paramedical and allied health fields, and industrial applications such as power plants. This course will satisfy the prerequisite for CHEM 200. (C-ID CHEM 101) (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)

This course presents the basics of taking a course through the Internet. It is designed to acquaint students with the skills required for success in an online course. Students will learn to navigate in an online environment, to communicate electronically with the instructor and other students, to submit course assignments and take tests, and to perform other related skills. Hardware and software needs are addressed as well as characteristics of successful online learners. Students must have access to a computer that is connected to the Internet and must have an e-mail account. (Nontransferable, AA/AS Degree only)

An introductory course designed to teach the basic understanding of computer information systems, survey computer hardware and software, and give the student hands-on experience on common business applications. (C-ID BUS 140 or ITIS 120) (CSU, UC)

A beginning course in the creation and use of spreadsheet applications including templates, spreadsheets, and beginning graphic presentation. (CSU)

This course is a continuation of CIS 124, Microsoft Excel. The course develops expertise in worksheet applications, teaches the use of graphic presentations and develops database use. (CSU)

This course provides students with the basic knowledge of how to create, modify, and present PowerPoint slide shows. Students add and modify both text and graphics; insert and modify information, graphics, and multimedia. This course is designed for students and professionals acquiring or updating basic skills in creating and editing professional presentations. (CSU)

Recommended Preparation: CIS 130
A continuation of CIS 130 that includes adding, modifying and creating templates; adding, importing, and formatting data for tables and charts; customizing presentations; adding interactivity features; and incorporating PowerPoint with other applications. This course is intended for all students and professionals who wish to acquire skills in digital presentations. (CSU)

This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components and models of the Internet and computer networks. The principles of IP addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. (Nontransferable, AA/AS degree only)

Prerequisite: CIS 163 with a grade of "C" or better.
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a large and complex network. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network. (Nontransferable, AA/AS degree only)

Recommended Preparation: CIS 101
This course introduces students to the latest Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) languages used to create and style web pages. Topics include remote development using a web server, page construction using HTML, page layout using CSS, selectors and the box model, creating accessible tables, getting user input using HTML forms and other related topics. This course also includes adding interactivity to Web pages using JavaScript. (CSU)

Recommended Preparation: Completion of ENGL 009 and READ 019 (Formerly ENGL 019).
A study and survey of the history, philosophy and trends of adult and juvenile corrections processes. The relationship between corrections and other components of the judicial system will be examined. (C-ID AJ 200) (CSU)

Prerequisite: ENGL 008 or ENGL 097 or ENGL 098 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement.
Preparation for ENGL 110. The course seeks to facilitate the student's mastery of the short essay at the college level. The course follows in sequence from ENGL 008 (ENGL 098). (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)

Prerequisite: ENGL 009 or ENGL 010 or ENGL 099 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement.
Recommended Preparation: READ 019 (Formerly ENGL 019)
The standard course in freshman English. The course seeks to improve the student's ability to understand serious and complex prose and to improve the student's ability to write an exposition that is thoughtful and clear, including the production of a well-documented research paper. (C-ID ENGL 100) (CSU, UC)

Prerequisite: ENGL 110 or ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better.
Emphasizes critical thinking in reading and writing beyond that achieved in ENGL 110. Written argumentation will focus on deduction and induction, an understanding of the fallacies of language and thought, the application of valid evidence, and refutation. (C-ID ENGL 105) (CSU, UC)

This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services. (CSU)

An introduction to the physical characteristics of the earth. Topics include: climate, landforms, natural vegetation, and the water and mineral resources of the earth. (C-ID GEOG 110) (CSU, UC)

This course is a study of diverse human populations, cultural origins, cultural diffusion, and contemporary special variations. The topics studied include: demographics, languages, religions, urbanization, modification of landscapes, political geography, ethnicity and nationalism, economic systems, and development. (C-ID GEOG 120) (CSU, UC)

World Regional Geography is a survey course which introduces students to the physical and cultural geographic aspects of the world's realms. Geography's interdisciplinary approach is used to analyze regions and illustrate their interdependence. (C-ID GEOG 125) (CSU, UC)

Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or Concurrent Enrollment in GEOG 100
GEOG 111 is the laboratory course in Physical Geography. The course provides laboratory exercises in topics covered in GEOG 100, Physical Geography, which covers the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and lithosphere. The laboratory experience includes the observation and interpretation of weather data, statistical analysis of climate data, map analysis and interpretation, analysis of earth materials, along with landform processes, plate tectonics, and biogeography. (GEOG 111) (CSU, UC)

This course thematically covers various issues faced by the state of California that are relevant to the discipline of geography, including water resources, vegetation patterns, landforms and geomorphology, climate, agriculture, cultural landscapes, ethnic diversity, urbanization and economic patterns. Special attention is paid to human-environment interactions that have resulted in the formation of California's unique human and cultural landscapes. (GEOG 140) (CSU, UC)

This introductory earth and space science course covers basic principles from the fields of geology, astronomy, oceanography, and meteorology. Minerals and rocks, natural processes acting at the earth's surface and within the Earth, plate tectonics, geologic time and dating, composition and motions of the Earth, solar system, phases of the moon, origin and life cycles of stars, galaxies, water movements, ocean floor, weather and climate, along with other related topics, will be studied. (C-ID GEOL 120) (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a Counselor.)

This course studies aspects of physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual and environmental health. Emphasis is placed on the development of attitudes and practices of a preventive lifestyle for healthy living and optimal wellness. Specific instructional areas include chronic diseases, physical activity, nutrition, weight management, birth control methods, human sexuality, alcohol, tobacco, illicit drug abuse, stress, and factors that contribute to wellness and longevity. Experience in personal health assessment and the changing of health behaviors is also stressed. This course satisfies the State of California Health Education requirement for a teaching credential. (CSU, UC)

This course is a survey of American history from the pre-Columbian era to the end of Reconstruction. This course will cover the major political, economic, social, gender, racial, cultural and intellectual transformations of the colonial and early American eras. At the completion of this course students will have a broad understanding of the most important ideas, personalities, movements, and events in the colonial and early American periods. (C-ID HIST 130) (CSU, UC)

Prerequisite: MATH 081 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement.
A further study of the concepts of algebra. Topics covered include linear and quadratic equations, relations, functions and graphs, systems of equations, logarithms and exponential functions, conic sections, and sequences and series. (Nontransferable, AA/AS degree only)

Prerequisites: MATH 091 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement.
The use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests; and supervised use and practice in the application of technology for statistical analysis including the production of graphics, finding confidence intervals, test statistics, and regression lines, as well as the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applications using data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education. (C-ID MATH 110) (CSU, UC)

Recommended preparation: MATH 091 or higher.
This course focuses on those components of safe medication calculation and administration. The emphasis is on accuracy of calculation and the critical thinking involved in client safety. This is an intense class on med math calculations that is required of all nursing majors. Clinical application is integrated into the clinical nursing course. (CSU)

This course is designed to emphasize a comprehensive understanding of the entire scope of the fitness for life process. The student will be equipped to assess their present fitness status; with the ability to write a personalized fitness program; and engage in that fitness program. The course will focus on five areas: cardiovascular endurance, weight control, strength, flexibility, and relaxation. (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a Counselor.)

This course is designed to emphasize physical conditioning and development. Equips the student with a repertoire of exercises and conditioning activities which can be used to maintain physical fitness throughout college and adult life. (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor)

The origin, development and operation of local, state and national political institutions within the United States emphasizing the contemporary operations of the American political system. (C-ID POLS 110) (CSU, UC)

Recommended Preparation: Twelfth grade reading level highly recommended.
An introduction to the study of human behavior and cognition. Includes consideration of many of the major topics in psychology including, but not limited to, the biology of behavior, learning, human development, sleep and consciousness, personality, mental disorders and therapy, and social processes. (C-ID PSY 110) (CSU, UC)

This course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There will be an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. (Same as CDEV 104) (C-ID CDEV 100) (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)

Prerequisite: The student must be able to speak and read English.
Not open to students with native ability in Spanish or those who have studied in a Spanish speaking country. (See SPAN 220). For additional oral practice, concurrent enrollment in SPAN 113 is recommended.
The beginning Spanish course is based on a contrastive analysis between Spanish and English and is designed to develop in the English-speaking student rudimentary abilities in the four basic language skills: hearing, speaking, reading, and writing. The main emphasis is on the present tense of both regular and irregular verbs. The student will be familiarized with those features of Hispanic culture through authentic language and cultural products, which reflect the different frame of reference from which the native speaker of Spanish views the world. The class is conducted in Spanish. (C-ID SPAN 100) (CSU, UC)

Prerequisite: SPAN 100 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.
A continuation of SPAN 100 with the main emphasis on the imperfect, preterit, and the present perfect forms for both regular and irregular verbs. The course continues teaching language acquisition in a cultural context through the four basic language skills: hearing, speaking, reading, and writing. Not open to students with native fluency in Spanish and to those students who have studied in a Spanish Speaking country. Course is conducted in Spanish. (See SPAN 220) (CSU, UC)

Prerequisite: Spanish speaking fluency, native or near-native or 3 years of high school Spanish.
The course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students. The course provides instruction that builds upon the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing; placing emphasis on acquiring proficiency using formal Spanish at the intermediate level. The course also focuses on language challenges particular to Heritage and Native speakers such as orthography, the inappropriate mix of English and Spanish, and contrasts between standard Spanish and regional variations. Emphasis will be on the indicative tenses: present, preterit, imperfect, and future. These skills will be explored through reading in the contemporary culture of Spain, Latin America, and the Spanish speaking communities in the United States - Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Central American. (C-ID SPAN 220) (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)

Prerequisite: SPAN 220 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.
Continuation of SPAN 220. It is designed for Heritage Speakers of Spanish to improve their writing, reading, and grammar skills. It focuses on the mastery of formal, written communication in Spanish at the intermediate-advanced level, while integrating authentic cultural and literary readings from Spanish speaking countries. The course focuses also on language challenges that Spanish speakers still encounter at intermediate-advanced level, such as orthography, the inappropriate mix of English and Spanish in specific contexts, and standard Spanish as contrasted with regional variations. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Emphasis on the conditional and the subjunctive forms. (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)

Course of study is designed to develop competency in the accurate use of medical vocabulary to include anatomy, physiology, diseases, and descriptive terms to prepare students for entry-level positions as medical transcribers, clinical editors, health insurance processors, patient administration specialists. (CSU)

Recommended Preparation: ENGL 009 and READ 019
The course will cover the philosophy of Administration of Justice in America and identify its various sub-systems. It will examine the roles and role expectations of criminal justice agents and their interrelationship in society. The concepts of crime causations, punishment and rehabilitation are introduced. This basic course provides a better understanding of the criminal justice system and orients the students to career opportunities. Ethics, education and training for professionalism in the system are discussed. (C-ID AJ 110) (CSU, UC)

A survey of the Visual Arts from the Prehistoric period to the Renaissance, with emphasis on painting, sculpture and architecture. (C-ID ARTH 110) (CSU, UC)

An introductory course designed to teach the basic understanding of computer information systems, survey computer hardware and software, and give the student hands-on experience on common business applications. (C-ID BUS 140 or ITIS 120) (CSU, UC)

This course is an introduction to the features of Microsoft Outlook. Students learn how to manage email messages, schedule appointments, organize and manage the calendar, contact lists, tasks, and customize Outlook. This course is designed for students intending to use Microsoft Outlook for academic, professional and/or personal purposes. (CSU)

Recommended Preparation: CIS 101
The course includes an introduction to the basic working environment of Photoshop; basic photo corrections; retouching and repairing; working with selections; layer basics; masks and channels; correcting and enhancing digital photographs; advanced layer techniques; advanced compositing; and web publishing techniques. The student will create an integrated project that simulates a real-world graphic design job, drawing on the skills learned. (CSU)