Chabot College • Summer and Fall 2024 Class Schedule 74 510.723.6600 • www.chabotcollege.edu/welcome24 FALL 2023 COURSES FRNC 2A INTERMEDIATE FRENCH 4 Units In this course, you will further study the French-speaking cultures of the world through a review of first-year content, read works of modern authors, and practice conversation and composition. Prerequisite: FRNC 1B (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) or , FRNC 1B2 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) FRNC 2B ADVANCED FRENCH 4 Units In this course, you will continue the study of the French-speaking cultures of the world through a review of advanced linguistic content, read works of Francophone authors, and put emphasis on conversation and composition. Prerequisite: FRNC 2A (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) GENERAL STUDIES GNST 33A STUDENT LEAD AND AFRICAN AMERICAN EXP 3 Units Students will develop leadership capacity through studying current and historical African and African American leaders, as well as, practicing their leadership skills on campus and in the community. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). It is strongly recommended that students enrolled in this class have completed at least 12 units at Chabot College, including ENGL 1A. GNST 33B STUDENT LEAD AND AFRICAN AMERICAN EXP 3 Units Development of a leadership vision, strategy and theory focusing on African and African American leaders past and present. Prerequisite: GNST 33A (completed with a grade of “C” or higher) GEOGRAPHY Geography courses weave together the natural and social sciences with the main goal to explore spatial patterns in both the physical and human landscape. Physical geography courses focus on the physical or natural environment including climate, weather, plants, animals, landforms, and water resources while human geography courses explore societies, culture, economies, histories, and development. The field of geography emphasizes human-environment relationships, making it a unique discipline that can explore the complex web of economic, political, historical and practical approaches to social and environmental issues. GEO 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 3 Units This course is a spatial study of the Earth’s dynamic physical system and processes. Topics include: Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere with emphasis on spatial characteristics, change over time, interactions between environmental components, and human-environment interactions. Tools of geographic inquiry are also briefly covered; they include maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Field trips may be included. GEO 1L INTRODUCTION TO PHYS GEOG LABORATORY 1 Unit Practical application of the concepts, techniques, tools, and materials of physical geography. Prerequisite: GEO 1 may be taken concurrently. GEO 2 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY 3 Units Spatial analysis of human populations, their cultural traits, and activities. Emphasis on how diverse peoples, through their interactions and through their perceptions and use of the physical environment, create distinctive cultural landscapes. Social, political, and economic elements of geography which contribute to the evolution of these global and regional cultural patterns. Field trips may be included. GEO 5 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY 3 Units Regions of the world and the way humans live within those regions. Includes physical and cultural characteristics of world regions, how they are similar and how they are different, economic patterns, agriculture, industrial development and population dynamics. Emphasis on contemporary major issues and their geographic impact. GEO 8 INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER AND CLIMATE 3 Units Introduction to weather and climate and their impact on and modification by human activities. GEO 20 INTRODUCTION TO GEOG INFO SYS (GIS) 3 Units Computer-based information technology tools and techniques that analyze spatial relationships between locations and attributes of physical, cultural, and economic features. Strongly Recommended: previous PC experience GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES GEOS 11 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 3 Units Introduction to the study of the scientific composition and dynamics of the Earth. Topics include the formation of the Earth, geochemistry, geophysics, hydrology, geomorphology and the interactions between humans and the geologic environment. GEOS 11L PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LAB 1 Unit Laboratory course to supplement GEOS 11 Physical Geology lecture course. Introduction to the materials and techniques of geology. Includes minerals, rocks, topographic and geologic maps, structural geology, identification and interpretation of landforms, geologic time and relative age dating analysis, etc. Prerequisite: GEOS 11 May be taken concurrently HEALTH Explore health issues and behaviors from various perspectives that includes: physical, emotional, intellectual/mental, social, spiritual, and environmental. Some of our Health and Nutrition courses can be taken to fulfill various General Education Requirements. Additionally, our courses carry transfer credit and can prepare you for transferring to earn a four-year degree in physical education, health education, elementary education, and other related majors. HLTH 1 INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL HEALTH 3 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. HLTH 4 WOMEN AND HEALTH 3 Units Health issues that affect women in contemporary American society. Emphasis on diversity of women’s health experiences. HLTH 8 HUMAN SEXUALITY 3 Units This course is an introductory overview of the field of human sexuality. Human sexuality will be examined from biopsychosocial perspectives.
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