Las Positas College | Fall 2021 Class Schedule

1 Courses, dates, and times are subject to change without notice. Refer to the college website for the most current course information. MISSION STATEMENT Las Positas College provides an inclusive, learning-centered, equity- focused environment that offers educational opportunities and support for completion of students’ transfer, degree, and career-technical goals while promoting life-long learning. VISION STATEMENT Las Positas College strives to support and empower students to develop the knowledge, skills, values, and abilities needed to become engaged participants and leaders in their local and global communities. VALUES STATEMENT Las Positas College thrives as a collaborative teaching and learning community committed to integrity and excellence by: 1. Encouraging and celebrating lifelong learning 2. Responding to the needs of the ever-changing workplace and society 3. Demonstrating civic, social and environmental responsibility 4. Promoting ethical behavior, mutual trust, equity, and respect within our diverse community 5. Fostering a climate of discovery, creativity, personal development, and physical and mental health 6. Ensuring that Las Positas is a sanctuary campus for undocumented students 7. Holding firm to the belief that each of us makes an astonishing difference. ACCREDITATION Las Positas College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. TABLE OF CONTENTS Statement Concerning COVID-19 Pandemic In response to the evolving challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety of our communities and the success of our students remain our top priorities. At the time of this printing, many of the published policies, established in accordance with board policy and/or college governance, have been temporarily adjusted. During the 2021-2022 academic year, be sure to ask about the latest developments or check the class schedule, available online. Please see pages 15-16 for the LPC COVID 19 SAFETY PLAN Mission, Vision and Values . . . . . .1 COVID-19 Statement . . . . . . . . 1 Fall 2021 Academic Calendar . . . . 2 Registration Dates . . . . . . . . . 3 President’s Letter . . . . . . . . . .4 Steps to Success . . . . . . . . . . 5 Admission Information . . . . . . 6-7 Course Registration Procedures . . .8 ZoneMail / Stay Connected . . . . . 9 Enrollment Policies and Procedures .10-11 Forwarding Your Zonemail . . . . .11 Orientation, Assessment and Educational Plan . . . . . . . . . .12 Degree, Certificate and Transfer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14 COVID 19 Safety Plan . . . . . . 15-16 Fall 2021 Course Listings . . . . . 17-73 Explanation of terms for In-Person Course Listings . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 In-Person Course Listings . . . . . . . . . 20-35 Explanation of terms for Online Course Listings . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Online Course Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-71 Math Pathways . . . . . . . . 72-73 Fees and Payment Policy . . . . 74-75 Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Academic and Student Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 77-79 Umoja Flyer . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Community Education Flyer . . . . 81 College Policies and Procedures . . 82-84 Campus Safety and Security . . 85-87 Parking Permits . . . . . . . . . 88 Emergency Alert System . . . . . 88 Bookstore Information . . . . . . 89 Transit (Bus) Pass Information . . . 89 Final Exam Schedule . . . . . . 90-91 Campus Directory . . . . . . . . . 92 Off-Campus Instructional Sites . . 92 Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 College Pathways Event . . . . . . 94 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95-96