Las Positas College | Spring 2023 | Class Schedule

56 SPRING 2023 925.424.1000 | [email protected] SPRING 2023 - 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. a business and who need information about the legal issues involved. Legal aspects such as forms of ownership, licensing, and taxes will be covered. NBUS 233 PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 0.0 Units Designed to provide students with the practical, hands-on means of successfully managing their personal finances and of becoming financially empowered upon course completion. Among other topics, the course will cover the basics of credit management, assessing insurance needs, budgeting, personal financial statement preparation, investment and savings accounts, management of taxes, retirement accounts, will preparation and estate planning. NONCREDIT ESL NESL 220A INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR READING 0.0 Units This is the first semester of a one-year course in intermediate grammar for academic writing and reading designed to enable students to identify, comprehend, and use linguistic forms accurately, meaningfully and appropriately in reading and writing. The course focuses on types of sentences, clauses, and phrases, word order, verb forms, verb tenses, and on the connection between vocabulary and grammar. Prerequisite: NESL 230B or ESL 130B with a minimum grade of P or placement through the ESL assessment process Students are advised to enroll concurrently in NESL 220A and NESL 221A, and ESL 123 or ESL 126. NESL 220B HIGH-INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR 0.0 Units This is the second semester of a one-year course in intermediate grammar for academic writing and reading designed to enable students to use linguistic forms accurately, meaningfully and appropriately in written expression. The course focuses on types of sentences, clauses, phrases, word order, verb forms, verb tenses, and on the connection between vocabulary and grammar. This course also emphasizes analyzing grammar and meaning and detecting and correcting grammatical errors. Prerequisite: NESL 220A or ESL 120A with a minimum grade of P or placement through the ESL assessment process Students are advised to enroll concurrently in NESL 220B and NESL 221B, and ESL 123 or ESL 126. NESL 221A INTERMED. READING ANDWRITING 0.0 Units This is the first semester of a one-year course in intermediate academic writing and reading. Classes will focus on writing sentences, paragraphs and compositions, developing strategies for reading comprehension and flexibility, on interactive reading, and on academic vocabulary development. Students will develop cultural understanding, vocabulary, and fluency through a variety of academic writing and reading tasks. Prerequisite: NESL 231B or ESL 131B with a minimum grade of P or placement through ESL assessment process Students are advised to enroll concurrently in NESL 220A and NESL 221A, and ESL 123 or ESL 126. NESL 221B INTERMEDIATE READING &WRITING 0.0 Units This is the second semester of a one-year course in intermediate academic writing and reading. Classes will focus on writing sentences, paragraphs and compositions, developing strategies for reading comprehension and flexibility, on interactive reading, and academic vocabulary development. Students will develop cultural understanding and fluency through a variety of academic writing and reading tasks. automotive students. This class is for students desiring to expand their hands-on experience using shop equipment. This class specializes in rebuilding automotive parts. The instructor will provide technical and supervisory support to guide students in the completion of their self-initiated projects. Service information via computer service manuals will be available for students to use for vehicle information and research. Class is recommended for second year students only. Prerequisite: AUTO INTR or NAUT INTR or AUTO INTL and AUTO INTZ with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently) NAUT LABD LAB SPECIALIZED ELECTRONICWK 0.0 Units Automotive Lab Advanced is an open laboratory class for automotive students. This class is for students desiring to expand their hands-on experience using shop equipment. This class specializes in electronics work. This includes accessories, EV, hybrid, and aftermarket electrical. The instructor will provide technical and supervisory support to guide students in the completion of their self-initiated projects. Service information via computer service manuals will be available for students to use for vehicle information and research. Prerequisite: AUTO INTR or NAUT INTR or AUTO INTL and AUTO INTZ with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently) NONCREDIT AVIATION NAVI 201 DRONES AND AERIAL SYSTEMS(UAS) 0.0 Units This course introduces students to the fundamentals of drones and Unoccupied Aerial System (UAS) focused on mission planning, basic flight operations and the legal (local, state, and federal) and ethical frameworks in order to safely operate a UAS. It includes a hands-on lab component. NAVI 202 DRONE AERIAL, PHOTO AND VIDEO 0.0 Units This course is an introduction to using drones and Unoccupied Aerial Systems (UAS) to capture and process a wide array of remote sensing data and digital imagery. It will cover preflight planning, in-flight choreography, and post processing stages. An emphasis is developing post-processing skills for commercial applications with exposure to the craft of report writing, cartography, and desktop stills/video editing. This is a creative starting point to using drones in multiple disciplines and careers. It involves a hands-on laboratory component. NAVI 203 FAA REMOTE PILOT CERT. PREP 0.0 Units This course prepares students to pass the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate exam. It will focus on the main sections of the exam including: the basic flight operations, the legal and ethical frameworks, safety considerations, airspace classification, operating requirements, flight restrictions and the effects of weather on a drone’s performance. NONCREDIT BUSINESS NBUS 212 DEVELOPING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN 0.0 Units This is a course designed for students considering starting their own businesses. All major elements of a business plan will be covered, including financial statements, marketing, and competitive strategies. NBUS 213 LEGAL ASPECTS SMALL BUSINESS 0.0 Units This course is designed for students interested in establishing

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