Chabot College • Summer and Fall 2024 Class Schedule 50 510.723.6600 • www.chabotcollege.edu/welcome24 SUMMER 2024 COURSES PEAC WLK3 ADVANCED CARDIO FITNESS THRU WALKING 0.5 Units Designed to develop advanced cardiovascular fitness through walking and a series of supplemental exercises. Prerequisite: PEAC WLK2 (completed with a grade of “P” or higher). PEAC WLK4 WALK JOG FOR TOTAL FITNESS 0.5 Units The fourth in a series of walking fitness courses to improve cardiovascular fitness. The goal of this course is bridge the gap between walking and jogging through a gradual and progressive training plan. Prerequisite: PEAC WLK3 (completed with a grade of “P” or higher). PEAC YOG1 INTRODUCTION TO YOGA 0.5 Units This course explores the basic principles of Hatha Yoga and how they apply to achieving lifetime fitness. It incorporates yoga postures (asanas) designed to strengthen and tone the body. Breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation techniques are learned and practiced throughout the course. PEAC YOG2 INTERMEDIATE YOGA 0.5 Units Designed for students who have completed beginning yoga (YOG1) and are ready to progress to more complex moves in Hatha yoga. Prerequisite: PEAC YOG1 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). PEAC YOG3 ADVANCED YOGA 0.5 Units Designed for students who have completed intermediate Yoga (YOG2) and are ready to study more advanced and complicated asanas. Prerequisite: PEAC YOG2 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). PEAC YOG4 YOGA FOR LIFE 0.5 Units Designed for advanced yoga students to learn yoga routines that can be performed throughout life. Prerequisite: PEAC YOG3 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). PHYSICS See page 91 for more information about the Physics department. PHYS 18 PREPARATORY PHYSICS 3 Units Basic problem solving techniques in mechanics as preparation for Physics 2A and Physics 4A. Methods and strategies used to solve quantitative Physics problems. Intended for liberal arts, mathematics, engineering, and science students. Emphasis on group problem-solving activities, diversity in problem-solving approaches, and detailed oral and written presentation of solutions. Strongly recommended: Math 36 or Math 37 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) or equivalent. PHYS 25 COMPUTATIONAL METHODS ENGINEERS/SCIENTISTS 3 Units Methodology and techniques for solving engineering/science problems using numerical-analysis computer-application programs MATLAB, SimuLink, MuPad, and EXCEL. Technical computing and visualization using MATLAB software. Examples and applications from applied-mathematics, physical- mechanics, electrical circuits, biology, thermal systems, fluid systems, and other branches of science and engineering. May not receive credit if Engineering 25 or Mathematics 25 has been completed. Prerequisite: MTH 1. POLITICAL SCIENCE See page 91 for more information about the Political Science department. POSC 1 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 3 Units Introduction to the historical development of American political ideals and institutions including the United States Constitutions, civil liberties, civil rights, citizenship duties, political parties, participation and elections. Strongly recommended: eligibility for English 1A. POSC 12 INTRO CA STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT 3 Units Organization and operation of government and politics at the state, county and municipal level; emphasis on current issues and the influences of historical, geographical, political, economic and social factors on public policy. Strongly recommended: Eligibility for English 1A, Political Science 1. POSC 20 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT 3 Units Contemporary forms of government, institutions and political problems of selected national governments. Strongly recommended: Eligibility for English 1A and Political Science 1. POSC 25 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY 3 Units Various theoretical approaches to politics, including selected political thinkers from ancient times to the present, and the application of political theory to current political realities. Strongly recommended: eligibility for English 1A and completion of Political Science 1. PSYCHOLOGY See page 92 for more information about the Psychology department. PSY 1 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units Introduces students to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Provides an overview of major psychological concepts and theories in such areas as consciousness, learning, memory, motivation, perception, personality, stress, and social behavior. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A PSY 5 INTRODUCTION STATS FOR BEH & SOC SCI 4 Units Statistics as applied to the behavioral and social sciences. Applications using data from disciplines including psychology, social sciences, business, life science, techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include: descriptive and inferential statistics; probability and sampling distributions; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance (ANOVA), chi-square and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A. Prerequisite: MTH 53 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) or , MTH 53B (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) or , MTH 54 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) or , MTH 54L (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) or , MTH 55 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) or , MTH 55B (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) or MTH 55L (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) or an appropriate skill level demonstrated through the Early Assessment Program or an appropriate skill level demonstrated through the Mathematics Assessment process. PSY 6 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units An overview of the field of abnormal psychology. Introduces students to the major classifications of mental health disorders from the perspective of symptoms and behavior, causes, diagnosis and treatment. Examines historical, socio-cultural and contemporary understanding of mental illness. Includes disorders of mood, anxiety, psychosis, substance abuse, personality and other disorders in adults and children. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A PSY 12 LIFESPAN PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units Introduction to the psychological, physiological, socio-cultural and socio-historical factors influencing development from conception through death. Emphasis on the process of normal development and its variations. Examination of theoretical models and research for practical application.
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