Las Positas | Summer-Fall 2024

21 SUMMER 2024 925.424.1000 | [email protected] SUMMER 2024 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE ASL 1A AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I 3.0 Units Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) including expressive and receptive sign, the manual alphabet, facial expression, and body gestures. Emphasis on conversational skills in functional situations, knowledge of Deaf culture and the Deaf community. ANTHROPOLOGY ANTR 1 BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3.0 Units This course introduces the concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and their application to the human species. Issues and topics will include, but are not limited to, genetics, evolutionary theory, human variation and biocultural adaptations, comparative primate anatomy and behavior, and the fossil evidence for human evolution. The scientific method serves as foundation of the course. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A APPRENTICESHIP MARINE TECH APMT 94 OCCUPATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE 1.0 Units College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives. Student must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Each Unit of Credit requires 75 hours of paid work experience. Students can earn 1 to 8 units per semester for a maximum of 16 units of Cooperative Work Experience, which includes General Work Experience and Occupational Work Experience/Internship. Enrollment Limitation: Admission to this course is limited to apprentices registered with the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Students must first be accepted into a registered Boatworks 101 apprenticeship. ART - HISTORY ARHS 1 INTRO TO ART HISTORY 3.0 Units Architecture, sculpture, painting, photography and design in relation to human inventiveness in providing for material and aesthetic needs. This course provides a general introduction to art that offers a look at works of art through the study of theory, terminology, themes, design principles, media, techniques, with an introduction to art that offers a look at works of art through the study of theory, terminology, themes, design principles, media, techniques, with an introduction to the visual arts across time and diverse cultures. 3 hours lecture. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A Students may take Art History courses in any order. ARHS 2 ART OF THE ANCIENT AMERICAS 3.0 Units Survey of visual culture within the historical context of select ancient civilizations in Mexico, Central American, and South America up to European contact. Recommended Course Preparation: ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C Students may take Art History courses in any order. ARHS 4 WESTERN ART HISTORY- ANCIENT 3.0 Units History of Western art from prehistoric times through Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic civilizations. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A ART ARTS 2A INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING 3.0 Units Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter. Estimated cost of supplies $100 ARTS 7A INTRO TO WATERCOLOR PAINTING 3.0 Units Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of watercolor painting. Focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C ARTS 7B WATERCOLOR PAINTING 3.0 Units Development of knowledge and skills introduced in Arts 7A with an emphasis on experimenting with the watercolor medium, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. Prerequisite: ARTS 7A with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C ARTS 7C ADVANCED WATERCOLOR PAINTING I 3.0 Units Development of knowledge and skills introduced in 7B directed towards individual needs with an emphasis on individual expression. Prerequisite: ARTS 7B with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C ARTS 7D ADVANCE WATERCOLOR PAINTING II 3.0 Units Advanced projects in watercolor painting with emphasis on demonstrating functional competence and an intellectual understanding of personal ideas. Further development of knowledge and skills introduced in 7C directed towards individualized needs. Prerequisite: ARTS 7C with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C

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