53 FALL 2023 925.424.1000 | [email protected] FALL 2023 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. Students who have completed or are enrolled in BUS 43, CNT 43, or CIS 43 may not receive credit. CS 45 DATABASE PROGRAMMING 4.0 Units This is a programming course that goes beyond mere “desktop” database management. Participants will learn how to design and manage cloud based databases and explore dynamic applications that interact with databases using compiled and interpreted client/server programming languages. Learn databases concepts, relational database principles, database design/modeling techniques and Structured Query Language (SQL). Prerequisite: CS 1 or CS 7 or CS 31 with a minimum grade of C DANCE DANC 4A MODERN/CONTEMPORARY DANCE A 1.0 Units Beginning level instruction in the Contemporary Modern Dance technique. Emphasis on proper body alignment and body connectivity will be addressed. Students will be introduced to the elements of dance and transfer these elements into their technical practice. DANC 4B MODERN/CONTEMPORARY DANCE B 1.0 Units Elementary to Intermediate level instruction in the Contemporary Modern Dance technique. Continued emphasis on proper body alignment and body connectivity will be addressed. Students will be expected to incorporate the elements of dance into their technical practice. Recommended Course Preparation: DANC 4A with a minimum grade of C EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION ECE 50 EARLY CHILDHOOD PRINCIPLES 3.0 Units Historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education for children birth through age eight. Explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. Identifies professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. Introduces best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children, including how play contributes to children’s learning, growth, and development. ECE 56 CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 3.0 Units A study of the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/ language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There will be an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. ECE 60 CHILD WITH EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS 3.0 Units Introduces the variations in development of infants and children with exceptional needs and the resulting impact on families. Includes an overview of historical and societal influences, laws relating to children with exceptional needs and the identification and referral process. Assessments, interventions and learning environments for infants and children with exceptional needs. Prerequisite: ECE 56 with a minimum grade of C ECE 62 CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY 3.0 Units The processes of socialization and identity development, focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. Examines the influence of multiple societal contexts. Explores the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children’s development. ECE 63 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM 4.0 Units This course offers students the opportunity for professional application of the principles of child growth and development in the study of play based, inclusive emergent curriculum within the physical environment of the infant, toddler and preschool classrooms. Students will learn of a variety of program models used and explore how program models inform curriculum planning. The learning experiences will include program content pertaining to the use of materials, the facilitation and guidance of all children’s experiences based on what is culturally and developmentally appropriate for children; utilizing best practices in meeting the children’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive and creative needs. Prerequisite: ECE 50 and ECE 56 with a minimum grade of C ECE 67 INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT 3.0 Units A study of infants and toddlers from preconception to 36 months including physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional growth and development. Applies theoretical frameworks to interpret behavior and interactions between heredity and environment. Examination of best practices, responsive caregiving techniques, environments, infant/ toddler learning foundations, health, safety, and licensing requirements. Prerequisite: ECE 56 with a minimum grade of C ECE 79 TEACHING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY 3.0 Units Examines the impact of various societal influences such as privilege, oppression, bias, and discrimination on the development of children’s social and personal identity. Selfexamination and reflection on values, beliefs and attitudes related to social identity, stereotypes, conscious and unconscious bias will be emphasized. Recognize and confront barriers that interfere with one’s ability to work effectively with diverse populations of children and families. Enhance teacher skills for educating children in a pluralistic society. The class will focus heavily on anti-bias approaches to teaching, curriculum and family partnerships. Recommended Course Preparation: ECE 62 with a minimum grade of C ECE 80D PRESCHOOL FND ENGLISH LANG. DEV 1.0 Units Introduction to the English language learners domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including strands of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. Scan here to visit the current Fall 2023 class schedule online
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