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[email protected] SUMMER 2020 - COURSE LISTINGS CODES: OP = Course taken for letter grade or pass/no pass; P/NP = Course taken is Pass/No Pass only; GR = Course taken for letter grade only D/E CRN DAYS TIMES ROOM INSTRUCTOR DATES CODES SEC D/E CRN DAYS TIMES ROOM INSTRUCTOR DATES CODES SEC ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ESL 100 BEGINNING SPELLING FOR ENGLISH 1.0 Units This is a one semester beginning spelling class, designed to enable English language learners to recognize and use beginning sound/spelling patterns in English, develop an understanding of the sounds and symbols of English, including open/closed syllables, short and long vowel sounds, consonant and consonant cluster sounds, as well as the spelling of homophones and other problem words in everyday English. The course will also focus on basic dictionary skills to improve student autonomy. Web 10857 ONLINE PODEVYN 06/22-07/30 P/N DE1 All ESL 100 sections are online courses. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www.laspositascollege . edu/onlinelearning. ESL 115 INTERMEDIATEVOCABULARY SKILLS 1.0 Units This is an intermediate level vocabulary skills class, designed to enable English language learners to improve language proficiency by learning new vocabulary and developing vocabulary-building skills. The class will focus on the 1000-2000 most common words in English, dictionary skills, and intermediate morphology including prefixes, suffixes and roots. Prerequisite: ESL 131B with a minimum grade of P or placement through assessment or NESL 231B with a minimum grade of P Web 10858 ONLINE PABLEY 06/15-08/06 P/N DE1 All ESL 115 sections are online courses. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www.laspositascollege . edu/onlinelearning. GEOGRAPHY GEOG 1 INTROTO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 3.0 Units This course is a spatial study of the Earth’s dynamic physical system and processes. Topics include: Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere with emphasis on spatial characteristics, change over time, interactions between environmental components, and human- environment interactions. Tools of geographic inquiry are also briefly covered; they include maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Web 10036 ONLINE ORF 06/22-07/30 GR DE1 Web 10106 ONLINE ORF 06/22-07/30 GR DE2 All GEOG 1 sections are online courses. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www.laspositascollege . edu/onlinelearning. GEOLOGY GEOL 5 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY: HAZARDS 3.0 Units Understanding and planning for the effects of natural hazards and disasters on the earth, the ecosystem and human populations. Content covers the basic natural hazard processes, where and why they occur, as well as considerations for environmental land-use planning. Environmental hazards studied include earthquakes, volcanoes, river systems (including floods and dams), landslides, coastal erosion, tsunamis, sinkholes, etc. Web 10472 ONLINE CHRISTEN 06/22-07/30 OP DE1 All GEOL 5 sections are online courses. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www.laspositascollege . edu/onlinelearning. GEOL 12 INTRODUCTIONTO OCEANOGRAPHY 3.0 Units Introduction to the oceans, the history of oceanic science, instrumentation and exploration; marine geology including plate tectonics and shoreline processes; physical and chemical properties of sea water; causes and effects of currents, tides, and waves; introduction to the basic types of marine life, the basic marine habitats and ecosystems; distribution of marine resources and the Law of the Sea. Web 10195 ONLINE HANNA 06/22-07/30 OP DE1 All GEOL 12 sections are online courses. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www.laspositascollege . edu/onlinelearning. HEALTH HLTH 1 INTROTO PERSONAL HEALTH 3.0 Units An exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health (physical, emotional, intellectual/mental, social, spiritual, and environmental). Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. Topics include psychological health, mental health, stress management, nutrition, exercise, weight management, chronic and infectious diseases, healthy relationships, sexual health, drug use and misuse, aging, and the health care system. Web 10222 ONLINE EVERETT 06/22-07/30 OP DE1 Web 10487 ONLINE EVERETT 06/22-07/30 OP DE2 Web 10035 ONLINE SAPSFORD 06/22-07/30 OP DE3 All HLTH 1 sections are online courses. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www.laspositascollege . edu/onlinelearning. HISTORY HIST 1 WESTERN CIVILIZATIONTO 1600 3.0 Units Origin and development of civilization in the Mediterranean and its expansion into Europe-the Near East, Greece, Rome and the Middle Ages, Renaissance and the Reformation. Web 10420 ONLINE RUTKOWSKY 07/06-08/06 GR DE1 All HIST 1 sections are online courses. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www.laspositascollege . edu/onlinelearning. HIST 2 WESTERN CIVILZATION SINCE 1600 3.0 Units History of the Modern Western World: Romanticism and the Industrial Revolution to the present. Web 10347 ONLINE HIGDON 06/22-07/30 GR DE1 All HIST 2 sections are online courses. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www.laspositascollege . edu/onlinelearning.. HIST 7 US HIST.THROUGH RECONSTRUCTION 3.0 Units A survey of United States history from its pre-colonial, indigenous origins through the end of Reconstruction. Emphasis on (1) distinctively American patterns of political, economic, social, intellectual and geographic developments, (2) the interaction amongst and the experiences of diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups in American History, and (3) the evolution of American institutions and ideals including the U.S. Constitution, the operations of the U.S. government, and the rights and obligations of U.S. citizens under the Constitution. Web 10003 ONLINE GOUVEIA 06/22-07/30 GR DE1