Las Positas | Summer-Fall 2024

23 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. to the legal process. Topics include sources of legal concepts and ethics, torts, contracts, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), warranties, product liability, consumer financial transactions, environmental, competition, agency, employment and labor, business organizations, and judicial and administrative processes. Recommended Course Preparation: BUSN 40, ENG 1A or ENG 1AEX or ESL 1A with a minimum grade of C BUSN 40 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3.0 Units A multidisciplinary examination and introduction to business operations within the U.S. and internationally. Provides an overview of global economic systems, business formations, business ethics and laws, general accounting practices and financing, facility location and layout, production, organizational structures and management functions. Fundamentals of risk management, marketing, human resources, and employee motivation are covered. Demonstrates how culture, society, and external business environments impact a business’ ability to achieve its organizational goals. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for college-level composition (ENG 1A, ENG 1AEX, or ESL 1A) as determined by college assessment or other appropriate method. CHEMISTRY CHEM 1A GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I 5.0 Units Introduction to atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, matter and energy, oxidationreduction, chemical equations, liquids and solids, solutions, chemical energetics and equilibrium. Laboratory includes both quantitative and qualitative experiments. Chabot Prerequisite: MTH 55 or MTH 55B CHEM 31 or skill level demonstrated through the Chemistry Placement Process. LPC Prerequisites: CHEM 31 with a grade of C. The CHEM 31 prerequisite can be fulfilled by demonstrating the appropriate skill level in the Chemistry Placement Process. Intermediate Algebra or a higher level of mathematics. CHEM 1B GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II 5.0 Units Continuation of Chemistry 1A. Includes chemical energetics and equilibria, solutions and ionic equilibria, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, kinetics, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and the chemistry of family groups of the periodic table. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques, including instrumentation, and qualitative analysis. Prerequisite: Chemistry 1A with a minimum grade of C CHEM 30A INTRO AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY I 4.0 Units Chemistry of inorganic compounds, atomic theory, bonding, equations, gas laws, solutions, acid-base theory and oxidationreduction. Designed to meet the requirements of certain programs in allied health and technological fields and for general education. Chabot Prerequisite: MTH 65, MTH 65B or, MTH 65L or, MTH 53 or, MTH 53B (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) LPC Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra or a higher level of mathematics. CHEM 31 INTRO TO COLLEGE CHEMISTRY 4.0 Units Elementary concepts of chemistry with emphasis on mathematical calculations; includes nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic structure, gas laws, and acids and bases. Designed for majors in science and engineering. Chabot Prerequisite: MTH 55 or MTH 55B. LPC Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or a higher level of mathematics. COMMUNICATION STUDIES CMST 1 FUNDAMENTALS PUBLIC SPEAKING 3.0 Units Theory and techniques of public speaking. Discovery, development, and criticism of ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, presentation, and evaluation of various types of speeches including informative and persuasive speeches; includes developing the faculties of critical listening and problem solving. Recommended Course Preparation: ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C CMST 10 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3.0 Units Exploration, discussion, and evaluation of the principles of the verbal and non-verbal communication process in relationships. Study of theory and research findings and their application to communication in interpersonal relationships in personal and professional contexts. Recommended Course Preparation: ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C CMST 46 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE 3.0 Units Methods of critical inquiry and advocacy of contemporary moral, political, economic, and philosophical issues in a diverse multicultural society. Identifying fallacies in reasoning and language, testing evidence and evidence sources, advancing a reasoned position, and defending and refuting arguments. Analysis, presentation, and evaluation of oral and written arguments. Recommended Course Preparation: ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS CIS 50 INTRO TO COMPUTING INFO TECH 3.0 Units A comprehensive introduction to the concepts of management and information systems used in business and similar organizations. Covers the role of information systems in business, the need for data and information, how computers are used in business and other organizations to provide information. Focus on information systems, database management system, networking, e-commerce, ethics and security, computer system hardware and software components. Students will interactively solve applied problems utilizing software productivity tools such as: word processors, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, WWW, and programming languages. Introduce the analytical, written and oral communication skills necessary to communicate effectively in a business computing environment. Scan here to visit the current Summer 2024 class schedule online

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