Las Positas College | Summer-Fall 2022 Class Schedule

80 FALL 2022 925.424.1000 | [email protected] FALL 2022 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the onl ine schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section detai ls and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. Students enrolled in this class will be assessed a $20 materials fee at registration. 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. 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. Prerequisite: PHYS 1A and MATH 2 with a minimum grade of C PHYS 1C GENERAL PHYSICS III 5.0 Units Introduction to electricity and magnetism, circuits, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: PHYS 1A with a minimum grade of C and MATH 3 (May be taken concurrently) PHYS 2A INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS I 4.0 Units Introduction to themajor principles of classical mechanics using pre-calculus mathematics. Includes Newtonian mechanics, energy, gravitation, fluids, thermodynamics, oscillations, and waves. Prerequisite: MATH 39 with a minimum grade of C PHYS 10 DESCRIPTIVE PHYSICS 3.0 Units Motion, gravitation, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, atoms, and nuclei. Present day scientific problems and developments such as alternative energy sources, solar energy, nuclear power, lasers, relativity and black holes. Designed for non-majors in physical science. Prerequisite: MATH 55 with a minimum grade of C PHYS 10L DESCRIPTIVE PHYSICS LAB 1.0 Units Introduction to laboratory principles and techniques with emphasis on the basic concepts of physics such as mechanics, thermodynamics, energy, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Prerequisite: MATH 55 with a minimum grade of C Corequisite: PHYS 10 (may also be taken after successful completion of PHYS 10) POLITICAL SCIENCE POLI 7 INTRO TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 4.0 Units Introduction to the principles, problems and basic issues of government with particular emphasis on the national government in the United States, including discussion of the American Constitution, and California state and local government. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A POLI 25 INTRO TO POLITICAL THEORY 3.0 Units Various theoretical approaches to politics including selected aspects of political thought from ancient times to the present PHTO 56 INTRO TO 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. Students enrolled in this class will be assessed a $20 materials fee at registration. 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 Students enrolled in this class will be assessed a $20 materials fee at registration. PHTO 58 INTRODUCTION TO VIDEOGRAPHY 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. Students enrolled in this class will be assessed a $20 materials fee at registration. PHTO 60 INTERMEDIATE BLACK&WHITE PHOTO 3.0 Units Using exposure/development controls related to black and white negative materials. Development of intermediate/ advanced print making skills. Emphasis on visual and critical problems related to black and white photography. Strongly Recommended: PHTO 50 with a minimum grade of C Students enrolled in this class will be assessed a $20 materials fee at registration. PHTO 69 INTERMEDIATE VIDEOGRAPHY 3.0 Units This course covers intermediate level digital video production to integrate and build upon prior video making skills. emphasis is on creative expression, improving all production values, edited quality of finished presentation, distribution of quality video piece to festivals and the web. Class is taught on the Macintosh computer platform. Strongly Recommended: PHTO 58 with a minimum grade of C Students enrolled in this class will be assessed a $20 materials fee at registration. 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. Students who have completed, or are enrolled in JAMS 12 may not receive credit. Strongly Recommended: PHTO 50 and/or PHTO 56, and/or GDDM53 with a minimum grade of C

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