Las Positas College | Summer/Fall 2023 Class Schedule

62 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. HISTORY HIST 1 WESTERN CIVILIZATION TO 1600 3.0 Units Origin and development of civilization in the Mediterranean and its expansion into Europe - the Near East, Greece, Rome and the Middle Ages, Renaissance and the Reformation. HIST 4 WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 3.0 Units This course covers the experience of all the world’s people from the early modern era to the present. Emphasis is upon the interaction of people with the environment based on the development of technology and conflict between traditional systems and new(er) orders. Broader forces that affect civilizations such as borderlands, exploration and travel, gender and class will be studied. HIST 7 US HIST.THROUGH RECONSTRUCTION 3.0 Units A survey of United States history from its pre-colonial, indigenous origins through the end of Reconstruction. Emphasis on (1) distinctively American patterns of political, economic, social, intellectual and geographic developments, (2) the interaction amongst and the experiences of diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups in American History, and (3) the evolution of American institutions and ideals including the U.S. Constitution, the operations of the U.S. government, and the rights and obligations of U.S. citizens under the Constitution. HIST 8 US HIST. POST-RECONSTRUCTION 3.0 Units History of the United States from the post-Civil War period to the present. Emphasis on (1) distinctively American patterns of political, economic, social, intellectual and geographic developments, (2) the framework of California state and local government, and the relationship between state/local government and the federal government. HIST 14 AMERICAN CULTURES OF CALI. 3.0 Units The history of California from its pre-contact societies to the present, with particular attention to the following periods: Spanish exploration and colonization; the Mexican Revolution; American conquest and the Gold Rush; the Progressive Era; the Great Depression and World War II; and the social movements of the 1960’s. In addition to exploring the major political, economic, technological, social, cultural, and environmental developments that have shaped California’s history, this course will focus on the distinct and overlapping experiences of the state’s Native American, Latino American, African American, Asian American, and European American populations. HIST 25 AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY 3.0 Units Historical survey of American Indians in the United States from earliest times to the present day. Emphasis on Indian societies and cultures, Indian relations with predominant cultures, Indian movement for self-preservation and historical background necessary to understand contemporary problems of the Indians. Emphasis on the Indians of California and the West. HIST 32 U.S. WOMENS HISTORY 3.0 Units A survey of United States women’s history from its indigenous origins through the present. This course emphasizes the interaction and experiences of diverse racial/ethnic groups that include at least three of the following groups: Africantables, and images for the web. Emphasis is placed on appropriate design for the web - beginning with a graphic user interface balanced with HTML5 code and CSS3 hand-coding that is functional, logical, and attractive, and bringing the concept to life using Dreamweaver. The course also includes detailed instructions on how to use Dreamweaver to create web content, as well as a introduction to Content Management Systems such as WordPress, Joomla! and Drupal. Recommended Course Preparation: GDDM 50 with a minimum grade of C GDDM 56 INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN 3.0 Units Design and skills development course exploring the creative processes, methods, strategies and tools used in developing concepts and final designs in any visual field including the basic elements of design: line, texture, value, shape, color, light, and spatial concepts Emphasis is placed on experience applying design principles and conventions to create 2-dimensional work. Use of computers as digital design tool along with basic manual techniques relating to effective preparation, presentation, craftsmanship and professionalism in presentation. HEALTH HEA 1 INTRO TO PERSONAL HEALTH 3.0 Units An exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health (physical, emotional, intellectual/ mental, social, spiritual, and environmental). Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. Topics include psychological health, mental health, stress management, nutrition, exercise, weight management, chronic and infectious diseases, healthy relationships, sexual health, drug use and misuse, aging, and the health care system. HEA 3 WOMENS HEALTH 3.0 Units Physiological, psychological, social, cultural, and political influences on women’s health. Emphasis on diversity of women’s health experiences and factors involved with both population level health outcomes and individual decisionmaking. Focus on empowerment for primary prevention. HEA 7 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH 3.0 Units An introduction to the discipline of Public Health including basic concepts and terminologies of public health, as well as the history and accomplishments of public health professionals and agencies. An overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines will be covered. Topics include epidemiology of infectious and chronic diseases; prevention and control of diseases in the community; analysis of the social determinants of health; health disparities among various populations; strategies for disease reduction; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A

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