Las Positas College | Spring 2023 | Class Schedule

58 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. 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. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A 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. 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 INTRODUCTION TO 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 INTRODUCTION TO 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. Students enrolled in PHTO 50 will be assessed a $20 materials fee at registration. PHTO 51A INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS A 1.5 Units Individual projects in digital or film-based photography at the intermediate to advanced level. Development of knowledge and skills acquired in previous or current photography work with emphasis on current projects. Strongly Recommended: PHTO 50 or PHTO 56 with aminimumgrade of C 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 PHTO 58 will be assessed a $20 materials fee at registration. PHTO 68 COLOR FIELD PHOTOGRAPHY 3.0 Units This course covers the use of either digital photography or color slide or negative film to explore the solution of special technical and visual problems encountered in location shooting. Strongly Recommended: PHTO 50, PHTO 56 with a minimum grade of C NMAT 264 MATH JAM FOR SLAM PREP 0.0 Units Math Jam for SLAM Prep is for students preparing for math courses in Statistics and Probability or Mathematics for Liberal Arts. Math Jam is a FREE noncredit program designed to help students prepare for their upcoming math class at a community college. Embedded are essential study and life skills to develop each student holistically, including career development. Students will be learning prerequisite algebraic and basic probability material with the goal of preparing them to be successful in their upcoming first-level transfer course of Statistics or Math for Liberal Arts class. It is strongly recommended that students taking this course be enrolled in Math 40: Statistics and Probability or Math 47: Mathematics for Liberal Arts at Las Positas College. NMAT 265 MATH JAM FOR BSTEM PREP 0.0 Units Math Jam for BSTEM Prep is for students preparing for math courses in College Algebra, Trigonometry, Business Calculus and review prior to Calculus I. Math Jam is a noncredit program designed to help students prepare for their upcoming STEM focused math class at a community college. Embedded are essential study and life skills to develop each student holistically, including career development. Students will be learning pre-transfer level material with the goal of preparing them to be successful in their upcoming class. It is strongly recommended that students taking this course are enrolled in a community college math course. NUTRITION NTRN 1 INTRO TO NUTRITION SCIENCE 3.0 Units Scientific concepts of nutrition related to the function of nutrients, sources and recommended intakes. Nutritional assessment and the role of nutrition in the maintenance of health. Strongly Recommended: CHEM 30A, MATH 110 with a minimum grade of C NTRN 5 SPORTS NUTRITION 3.0 Units Students will study the role of nutrition in sports, performance and physical fitness. Optimal food, nutrient, and activity choices to maximize athletic performance for all athlete types. Strongly Recommended: NUTR 1 with a minimum grade of C OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH OSH 67 COMP REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 3.0 Units An introductory review of State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Acts, awareness of life safety, fire safety and building codes and standards, Workers’ Compensation laws, and other important regulations as they relate to occupational safety and health management. Includes interactive discussion of key regulatory requirements, focusing on employer responsibilities, 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

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