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[email protected] SPRING 2021 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. interpretation of key regulations and techniques to implement an effective, comprehensive occupational safety and health program. PHILOSOPHY PHIL 1 GOD, NATURE, HUMAN NATURE 3.0 Units An exploration of the nature and range of philosophical inquiry in relation to everyday problems of humans as individuals, as citizens, as physical creatures, and as creators of spiritual and artistic works. Philosophical texts are analyzed with special attention given to the development of skills in analysis and argumentation. NOTE: Philosophy 2 and 4 are also introductory courses and may be taken before Philosophy 1 if a more detailed examination of ethical problems, the theory of knowledge, or political philosophy is desired. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A PHIL 2 ETHICS 3.0 Units This course covers the concepts of morality, values and influential ethical theories. Students taking this course will be required to use philosophical methods to evaluate these theories for themselves and show how these theories can apply to everyday ethical questions. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A PHIL 3 AESTHETICS 3.0 Units An introduction to the philosophical analysis of art. Topics include the nature of art and beauty, the value of art, and philosophical methods of evaluating, critiquing, and drawing meaning from artistic works. PHIL 6 INTRODUCTIONTO LOGIC 3.0 Units An introduction to Logic. This course is designed to develop effective reasoning skills. Valid reasoning through formal deductive logic is emphasized, but the course also covers meaning in language, fallacies, and inductive reasoning methods in philosophy, literature and the sciences. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A PHOTOGRAPHY PHTO 50 INTRODUCTIONTO PHOTOGRAPHY 3.0 Units Introduction to the history and development of photography, basic processes, various types of cameras, materials, basic shooting, processing developing, and printing of photographs. PHTO 56 INTROTO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1.5 Units The course covers basics for the beginner’s use of digital cameras, film and flatbed scanners, and use of Adobe software for image adjustments. Exploration of digital photography compared with traditional photographic approaches and processes. Operation of Adobe digital imaging software for preparation of web site photos and print output, in both black and white and in color. PHTO 57 INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTO 1.5 Units This course covers digital photography including intermediate and advanced digital image capture assignments, camera use, digital manipulation using software such as Adobe Photoshop, and preparation of image files for display printing and use on the Web. Strongly Recommended: PHTO 56 with a minimum grade of C PHTO 58 INTRODUCTIONTOVIDEOGRAPHY 3.0 Units Introduction to the theory and practice of video production and desktop video editing including project production phases, time-based visual and sound design, digitizing footage, video output issues, working creatively in a collaborative environment, industry standards, using a Macintosh computer platform. PHTO 64A ARTIFICIAL LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY 3.0 Units Photography using light sources selected and manipulated by the photographer, use of light sources in a controlled situation to achieve technically accurate renditions of subject matter and to make successful visual statements, and lighting techniques for product, still life, and portrait photography. Strongly Recommended: PHTO 50, PHTO 56 with a minimum grade of C PHTO 72 INTRO.TO PHOTOJOURNALISM 3.0 Units This course deals with the photographer as a journalist, focusing on theory and practice in press and publications photography, with emphasis on using the camera as a reporting and communications tool. Covered are news and feature photography and photographic essays, including composition, impact, and creativity, for newspapers, magazines, the Internet, and other mass communications media. Understanding and applying photojournalistic and basic technical and visual skills in the making of successful reportage photographs. Consideration of the work of major 20th and 21st century photojournalists. Course is cross listed with PHTO 72. Student will receive credit for taking either MSCM 72 or PHTO 72. Strongly Recommended: PHTO 50 and/or PHTO 56, and/or VCOM 53. PHYSICS PHYS 1A GENERAL PHYSICS I 5.0 Units Introduction to the principles of Newtonian Mechanics and analytical methods of physics using calculus as needed. Topics covered include vectors, kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, and gravitation. (Previously PHYS 8A) Prerequisite: MATH 1 with a minimum grade of C PHYS 1B GENERAL PHYSICS II 5.0 Units Introduction to fluid dynamics, oscillations, mechanical waves, thermodynamics, light and optics. (Previously PHYS 8C) Prerequisite: PHYS 1A and MATH 2 with a minimum grade of C.