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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

This course examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population. Topics may include the consensus and conflicting values in Cultural, Religion, and the Law. Through interaction and study, the student will become aware of the relationship and role law enforcement, the courts and corrections have in our multicultural society and how that role is evolving to an ever changing population. Emphasis will be placed upon the development of positive relationships between members in the criminal justice system and the public they serve. Concepts of community-oriented policing as they apply to administration of justice issues, future trends, and training will be discussed. (C-ID AJ 160) (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)

Prerequisite: MATH 091 with a grade of "C" or better.
A comprehensive one semester general biology course for non-majors. Includes life from the molecular to the organismic level of both plants and animals and their interactions within the environment. Special emphasis is put on human biology within appropriate areas of study. Appropriate for general education as well as nursing, pre-professional, and higher level biology courses. Includes laboratory component. (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)

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)

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 C-ID 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)

Hands-on practice with the Microsoft Word word processing software using a windows environment. The course is designed for beginners and will focus on document creation including multipage documents; basic editing and text enhancement; line and page formatting; cut, copy, and paste, spell check and thesaurus. (CSU)

Recommended Preparation: CIS 120
Hands on practice with the Microsoft Word word processing software using a windows environment. The course is a continuation of CIS 120, Microsoft Word, and will focus on editing and formatting features including multiple windows and documents, managing files, tables, columns, merge, labels, sort, and graphics. (CSU)

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

A course designed to present the basic database concepts. The student will become acquainted with a windows based business database application and its implementation. (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)

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)

This course is the first course in the CISCO Networking Academy and covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts. Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software. Students will also be able to connect to the Internet and share resources in a network environment. (Nontransferable, AA/AS degree only)

Prerequisite: CIS 162 with grades of "C" or better.
This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. (Nontransferable, AA/AS degree only)

This course introduces event driven computer programming using the Visual Basic Programming language. Topics include building an interface with objects, modular design, programming structures, working with files, and other related topics. (CSU, UC)

This course is designed to assist students in learning how to reach their collegiate and life planning goals. Topics include college orientation, study skills, cultural diversity awareness, self-evaluation of personal characteristics related to educational success, and transitioning to college life. The central theme of the course is a holistic approach to the individuality of students in higher education, which include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and age. Strategies covered will include skills such as creative goal setting, note-taking, listening, time-management, learning styles, critical thinking, test taking, library and financial resources and educational program planning. Course is recommended for new and continuing students. (CSU, UC)

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)

A survey of the historical development of probation and parole from early court procedures through modern practices with an emphasis on the operation of probation and parole agencies in California including such topics as probation and parole laws and procedures. (CSU)

An overview of the techniques available to practitioners in Corrections in counseling and interviewing. The student will learn the use of appropriate techniques and theories in confidence building which may be used by the correctional employee in client interviews and counseling. A basic course for students planning to enter or already employed within the Correctional Science Field. (CSU)

Recommended Preparation: ENGL 110 with a grade of "C" or better.
This course introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today’s contemporary schools, Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12). Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary educational issues, California’s content standards and frameworks, and teacher performance standards. In addition to class time, the course requires a minimum of 30 hours of structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms that represent California’s diverse student population, and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. (C-ID EDUC 200) (CSU)

Prerequisite: ENGL 008 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. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)

Prerequisite: ENGL 009 or ENGL 010 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)

Prerequisites: ESL 013 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement.
Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 004
ESL 014 is a grammar-based speaking class in an English-only Environment for the high-intermediate ESL student. Students will further develop listening comprehension and will demonstrate greater fluency, accuracy, and confidence in oral production. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)

Prerequisites: ESL 014 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement.
Recommended Companion Courses: ESL 004, ESL 044, ESL 045, ESL 053, ESL 054, ESL 055
ESL 015 is a grammar-based speaking class in an English-only Environment for the advanced ESL student. Students will further develop listening comprehension and the ability to speak with greater fluency, accuracy, and confidence in oral production. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)

Prerequisites: ESL 024 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement.
This course is designed to assist advanced ESL students in further developing reading skills and reading efficiency in English. Focus will be placed on understanding text understanding text structure and overall comprehension of a variety of texts. Further development of reading skills will also be emphasized. (Nontransferable, nondegree applicable)

This course is the study of the components of building that relates to fire safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at fires. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to past fires in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. This is one of six CORE courses required for an associate degree in Fire Technology. (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. (C-ID 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. (C-ID 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 will engage the student in learning the key concepts and scientific principles of Climate Science the Earth’s atmosphere by analyzing interactions among and between the Earth’s Systems as matter and energy are continuously exchanged. Topics included in the course are atmospheric structure and composition, solar radiation and energy balances, temperature, seasonal changes, moisture in the atmosphere, clouds and fog, precipitation, air pressure, winds, air masses, fronts and cyclonic activity, weather forecasting, climates and climate change. This course also focuses on the Earth and its inhabitants have changed though time, how humans interact with the aforementioned topics, and strategies to counter negative impacts associated with global climate change. (CSU, UC)

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. (C-ID PHS 100) (CSU, UC)

Early World History is a broad survey of the diverse societies of Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania from prehistory through the 1400s. This course seeks to describe the emergence and development of civilizations, societies, trade, religions and cultures, and to recognize the interconnections between different peoples and across time. (C-ID HIST 150) (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)

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)

This course is designed to prepare students for pharmacology calculations related to dosage, measurements of strength, and safe preparation of medication. There is a focus on unit-cancellations for solving pharmacy situation problems. Principles of pharmacology are utilized with an emphasis on the classification, indication, interaction, and common side effects of major drug classes. (Formerly AHP 130) (CSU)

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.)