Las Positas College | Spring 2023 | Class Schedule

59 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. 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 PHTO 69 will be assessed a $20 materials fee at registration. PHTO 70 PHOTOSHOP AND LIGHTROOM 3.0 Units Learn to use Lightroom and Photoshop in a workflow designed for digital photographers. Learn Best practices for digital workflows, databasemanagement, non-destructive parametric editing, color management, and output to print, web, slideshows, and photo book. Students who have completed, or are enrolled in VCOM 70 may not receive credit. Strongly Recommended: PHTO 56 with a minimum grade of C 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 1D GENERAL PHYSICS IV 3.0 Units Introduction to relativity and modern physics, including: introduction to quantum theory; atomic, molecular, nuclear and particle physics; condensed matter physics; astrophysics and cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 1B, PHYS 1C and MATH 5 with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently) PHYS 2B INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS II 4.0 Units This algebra-based course is an introduction to the basic principles of electricity, magnetism, andmodernphysics. Topics include electrostatics, magnetism, circuits, electromagnetic waves, optics, relativity, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 2A with a minimum grade of C 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 12 INTRO CAL STATE AND LOCAL GOVT 3.0 Units Organization and operation of government and politics at the state, county and municipal level; emphasis on current issues and the influences of historical, geographical, political, economic and social factors on public policy. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for English 1A. POLI 20 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT 3.0 Units Contemporary forms of government, institutions, and political problems of selected national governments. Strongly Recommended: POLI 7 with a minimum grade of C, Eligibility for ENG 1A POLI 26 INTRO GENDER, SEXUALITY, POLI. 3.0 Units Gender, Sexuality, and Politics illustrates that politics involves more than the institutions of government and representation. Politics also revolves around social, cultural, economic, and legal structures as well. The course examines the impact of politics on the lives of cis women and LGBTQ people and their reciprocal impact on politics, primarily in United States but contextualized using intersectional and comparative methods. Students will think critically about the theories and relationship of gender, sexuality, and power. Assessment of the role and impact of individuals, groups, and cultural attitudes and traditions involved in the women’s and LGBTQ rights movements, exploring the debates over theory and strategy that have worked to their advantage and disadvantage to achieve social policy aimed at bringing equality. The course uses historical and topical approaches, analyzing the struggles for gaining a political voice and participation, with discussion of public policies, and a critique of contemporary issues and self-perceptions that affect cis women and LGBTQ people’s political rights. Strongly Recommended: POLI 7 with a minimum grade of C PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELING PCN 10 CAREER AND EDUC. PLANNING 2.0 Units Exploration of the concept of career, educational and life planning focusing on personal career development through self-assessment. Emphasis on clarification of individual interests, values, needs, abilities and decision making styles, investigation of occupational opportunities in the world of work, and introduction to job search strategies, resume writing and interview skills. Designed for those undecided or uncertain about their career and educational plans. PCN 13 MULTICULTURAL ISSUES: AMERICA 3.0 Units Exploration of issues relating to the multicultural community in whichwe livetoday. Interpersonal relationsandcommunication. Focus on improving individuals understanding of other cultures and how those cultures impact the American lifestyle. Includes exploration of myths and misunderstandings. Discussion of four specific cultures or sub-cultures from the following groups: 1)African-American, 2) Asian-American, 3) Hispanic-American, Scan here to visit the current Spring 2023 class schedule online

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