82 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. PHYS 2A INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS I 4.0 Units Introduction to the major principles of classical mechanics using pre-calculus mathematics. Includes Newtonian mechanics, energy, gravitation, fluids, thermodynamics, oscillations, and waves. Prerequisite: MATH 39 with a minimum grade of C PHYS 10 DESCRIPTIVE PHYSICS 3.0 Units Motion, gravitation, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, atoms, and nuclei. Present day scientific problems and developments such as alternative energy sources, solar energy, nuclear power, lasers, relativity and black holes. Designed for non-majors in physical science. Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or a higher level of mathematics. PHYS 10L DESCRIPTIVE PHYSICS LAB 1.0 Units Introduction to laboratory principles and techniques with emphasis on the basic concepts of physics such as mechanics, thermodynamics, energy, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or a higher level of math PHYS 10 with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently). POLITICAL SCIENCE POLI 7 INTRO TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 4.0 Units Introduction to the principles, problems and basic issues of government with particular emphasis on the national government in the United States, including discussion of the American Constitution, and California state and local government. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A POLI 12 INTRO CAL STATE AND LOCAL GOVT 3.0 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. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for English 1A. POLI 30 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3.0 Units Introduction to international relations, politics, theories and institutions with an emphasis on contemporary practices. Recommended Course Preparation: POLI 7 with a minimum grade of C, Eligibility for ENG 1A PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELING PCN 5 INTRO. SOCIAL WK & HUMAN SERV. 3.0 Units An introductory overview of social welfare and societal institutions in the U.S. that structures the provision of social services. This course takes a historical perspective on the development of U.S. social work and human services through a social justice lens. Special attention is given to the evolution of social welfare programs and institutions, major U.S. court decisions, contemporary social problems, current service delivery systems, policies, procedures, and the tasks of culturally responsive social workers in those settings. Recommended Course Preparation: ENG 1A or ENG 1AEX with a minimum grade of C PCN 10 CAREER AND EDUC. PLANNING 2.0 Units Exploration of the concept of career, educational and life PHIL 6 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC 3.0 Units An introduction to Logic. This course is designed to develop effective reasoning skills. Valid reasoning through formal deductive logic is emphasized, but the course also covers meaning in language, fallacies, and inductive reasoning methods in philosophy, literature and the sciences. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A STUDENTS MAY TAKE PHILOSOPHY COURSES IN ANY ORDER PHOTOGRAPHY PHTO 50 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY 3.0 Units Introduction to the history and development of photography, basic processes, various types of cameras, materials, basic shooting, processing developing, and printing of photographs. This course has a materials fee of $20. PHTO 56 INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1.5 Units The course covers basics for the beginner’s use of digital cameras, film and flatbed scanners, and use of Adobe software for image adjustments. Exploration of digital photography compared with traditional photographic approaches and processes. Operation of Adobe digital imaging software for preparation of web site photos and print output, in both black and white and in color. This course has a materials fee of $20. PHTO 58 INTRODUCTION TO VIDEOGRAPHY 3.0 Units Introduction to the theory and practice of video production and non-linear video editing, including project production phases, time-based visual and sound design, and recording, lighting basics, camera types and camera operation, video output, working creatively in a collaborative environment, industry standards, and using an Apple computer. This course has a materials fee of $20. PHTO 67 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY 3.0 Units A broad chronological survey of photography from its invention to the present. Considers the medium’s dual role as technology and art, addresses a multiplicity of photographic themes and purposes, and considers the intersections of photography and technology, history, art, and everyday life. PHYSICS PHYS 1A GENERAL PHYSICS I 5.0 Units Introduction to the principles of Newtonian Mechanics and analytical methods of physics using calculus as needed. Topics covered include vectors, kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, and gravitation. Prerequisite: MATH 1 with a minimum grade of C PHYS 1B GENERAL PHYSICS II 5.0 Units Introduction to fluid dynamics, oscillations, mechanical waves, thermodynamics, light and optics. Prerequisite: PHYS 1A and MATH 2 with a minimum grade of C PHYS 1C GENERAL PHYSICS III 5.0 Units Introduction to electricity and magnetism, circuits, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: PHYS 1A with a minimum grade of C and MATH 3 (May be taken concurrently)
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