81 FALL 2024 925.424.1000 | [email protected] FALL 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. Math Jam for BSTEM Prep is for students preparing for math courses in College Algebra (MATH 30), Trigonometry (MATH 39), Business Calculus (MATH 34) and review prior to Calculus I. Math Jam is a non-credit program designed to help students prepare for their upcoming STEM-focused math class at a community college. Embedded are essential study and life skills to develop each student holistically, including career development. Students will be learning with the goal of preparing them to be successful in their upcoming Math class. For more information on math supports please visit: https://www.laspositascollege.edu/math/ mathjam.php NONCREDIT MUSIC NMUS 215 JAZZ BAND FOR OLDER ADULTS 0.0 Units This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of standard jazz ensemble literature for the older adult. Emphasis is on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. New literature will be studied each term so that different technical and artistic issues are addressed. Opportunities to arrange and compose for the ensemble as well as to conduct. Opportunity to apply improvisation techniques in a group setting. Enrollment Limitation: Audition Required: Standardized audition demonstrating musical ability and technical proficiency at a level suitable to the course. NMUS 216 ORCHESTRA FOR OLDER ADULTS 0.0 Units This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of the orchestral literature for the older adult, with a continued emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature is studied each semester so that various technical, historical and artistic issues are addressed. Attendance at all scheduled performances is required. Audition required. Enrollment Limitation: Audition Required. Standardized audition demonstrating musical ability and technical proficiency at a level suitable to the course. NONCREDIT PSYCH-COUNSELING NPCN 209 CAREER/MAJOR EXPLORATION 0.0 Units This noncredit, zero cost course introduces students to on-line tools and campus services available for major or career selection. Basic exploration of individual interests, values, skills, and how to research particular occupations. Emphasis is placed on next steps for continued exploration, goal-setting, and strategies for decision making. Designed for students who are undecided or uncertain of their career or educational plans. NPCN 211 CAREER PREPARATION 0.0 Units This noncredit, zero cost course is an introduction to jobreadiness skills and tools to help students enter the workforce. Exploration of campus and community resources for career preparation, job search and networking. Emphasis on creating a plan for students’ next steps. Designed for students who are decided on their career choice and preparing to enter the workforce. NUTRITION NTRN 1 INTRO TO NUTRITION SCIENCE 3.0 Units Scientific concepts of nutrition related to the function of nutrients, sources and recommended intakes. Nutritional assessment and the role of nutrition in the maintenance of health. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for college-level composition (ENG 1A, ENG 1AEX, or ESL 1A) as determined by college assessment or other appropriate method. NTRN 5 SPORTS NUTRITION 3.0 Units Students will study the role of nutrition in sports, performance and physical fitness. Optimal food, nutrient, and activity choices to maximize athletic performance for all athlete types. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH OSH 50 INTRO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY/HLTH 3.0 Units This course provides an introduction to the principles and techniques of occupational safety and health management. Content includes a review of the historical evolution of occupational safety and health, attributes and responsibilities of the occupational and safety practitioner, and development, implementation and analysis of a typical safety program. PHILOSOPHY PHIL 1 GOD, NATURE, HUMAN NATURE 3.0 Units An exploration of the nature and range of philosophical inquiry in relation to everyday problems of humans as individuals, as citizens, as physical creatures, and as creators of spiritual and artistic works. Philosophical texts are analyzed with special attention given to the development of skills in analysis and argumentation. NOTE: Philosophy 2 and 4 are also introductory courses and may be taken before Philosophy 1 if a more detailed examination of ethical problems, the theory of knowledge, or political philosophy is desired. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A STUDENTS MAY TAKE PHILOSOPHY COURSES IN ANY ORDER PHIL 2 ETHICS 3.0 Units This course covers the concepts of morality; and values and explores influential ethical theories. Students taking this course will be required to use philosophical methods to evaluate these theories for themselves and show how these theories can apply to everyday ethical questions. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for college-level composition as determined by college assessment or other appropriate method. STUDENTS MAY TAKE PHILOSOPHY COURSES IN ANY ORDER PHIL 4 INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY: KNOWLEDGE 3.0 Units Systematic analysis of documents that constitute the major statements in the theory of knowledge. Investigation of the nature of knowledge, truth and belief. Emphasis placed on enabling students to analyze, critique and defend their own systems of beliefs. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A STUDENTS MAY TAKE PHILOSOPHY COURSES IN ANY ORDER Scan here to visit the current Fall 2024 class schedule online
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