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2025-2026 Catalog
2025-2026
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      • Administration of Justice -​ Associate in Arts
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      • Biology -​ Associate in Arts
      • Biology -​ Associate in Science for Transfer
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      • Business Administration -​ Associate in Arts
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      • Entrepreneurship -​ Certificate of Achievement
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      • Social Justice Studies-​African American Studies – Associate in Arts for Transfer
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Digital Literacy (DLIT)

DLIT 101     Introduction to Digital Literacy     1 Unit

This course is designed to help students develop a solid foundation for responsibly finding, using, and creating online information. Students will learn skills to be able to navigate the internet safely as well as to evaluate information that they find online. They will also review the best practices in digital presence and effective online communication techniques and tools. Finally, students will create their own digital presence plan using the information, tools, and techniques learned in this course.

Lecture Hours: 1  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: AS

DLIT 102     Basic Computers and Devices     0.5 Units

This course will provide students with knowledge about the different hardware parts of a computer and the skills to explore the fundamentals of working with operating systems and applications and how to keep your computer secure.

Lecture Hours: 0.5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

DLIT 103     MS Office 365 Basic     1 Unit

This course provides a brief introduction into the basics of Microsoft 365 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Lecture Hours: 1  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: AS

Credit by Exam: Yes

DLIT 104     Introduction to Online Learning     1 Unit

This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to use Canvas. Taking this course will help students to keep track of the work they are assigned by their instructor, grades, and feedback. It will also help students to organize all the learning materials. Finally, it will help them stay in touch with the instructor and other class members.

Lecture Hours: 1  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: AS

DLIT 105     Virtual Online Meeting Tools/Zoom     1 Unit

This course provides students with the skills needed to use virtual online meeting tools effectively. It is focused on effectively using Zoom but also addresses additional online meeting tools, including Google Hangouts, WebEx, and BigBlueButton. The course will also share information on meeting etiquette, security, and privacy topics.

Lecture Hours: 1  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: AS

DLIT 106     Getting Started With Chromebook     0.5 Units

This course provides the skills needed to use a Chromebook, including getting started, caring and cleaning, troubleshooting problems, unique keys, and shortcuts. Using a Chromebook safely, securely, and responsibly online will also be covered.

Lecture Hours: 0.5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: AS

DLIT 107     Getting Started With Mobile Devices     1 Unit

This course will provide learners with an understanding of mobile devices that will help provide a broad understanding of Digital Literacy. Students will learn skills on mobile devices (smartphones, tablets and iPads) that can support them in their educational endeavors as well as workplace and employment skills.

Lecture Hours: 1  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: AS

DLIT 108     Introduction to Google Apps     0.5 Units

This course will provide the students with skills to effectively use the free online tools in the Google Suite, including Google Docs, Spreadsheet, Slides, Drive, and other Google tools. Students will need a Gmail account to participate in this course.

Lecture Hours: 0.5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: AS

DLIT 109     Creating Effective Digital Portfolios     1 Unit

This course will help students develop a solid foundation for creating and sharing an ePortfolio. E-Portfolios are an effective way to highlight your skills and knowledge to your instructors or even future employers. Learn how to build an effective and well-designed ePortfolio in Canvas ePortfolio, Portfolium, and Google Sites.

Lecture Hours: 1  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: AS

DLIT 110     Getting Started With Adobe Acrobat Pro DC (PDFs)     0.5 Units

In this course, students will learn the basics of creating and modifying PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. Students will learn to edit, comment, annotate PDFs, use security features to protect PDFs, and manage PDF pages and files. Finally, students will learn how to use the digital signing tools in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.

Lecture Hours: 0.5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: AS

DLIT 111     AI Basics for Digital Literacy     1 Unit

This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence (AI). It will explore the basics of AI, its concepts, applications, and societal impact in the digital world and gain hands-on experience with AI tools. The course emphasizes developing critical thinking skills and understanding the ethical implications of AI in everyday life, preparing students to engage confidently in a technology-driven society.

Lecture Hours: 1  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: AS

Credit by Exam: Yes

DLIT 501     Introduction to Digital Literacy     0 Units

This course is designed to help students develop a solid foundation for responsibly finding, using, and creating online information. Students will learn skills to be able to navigate the internet safely as well as to evaluate information that they find online. They will also review the best practices in digital presence and effective online communication techniques and tools. Finally, students will create their digital presence plan using the information, tools, and techniques learned in this course.

Lecture Hours: 1  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

DLIT 502     Basic Computers and Devices     0 Units

This course will provide students with knowledge about the different hardware parts of a computer and the skills to explore the fundamentals of working with operating systems and applications and how to keep your computer secure.

Lecture Hours: 0.5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

DLIT 503     MS Office 365 Basic     0 Units

This non-credit course provides a brief introduction to the basics of Microsoft 365 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Lecture Hours: 1  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

DLIT 504     Introduction to Online Learning     0 Units

This non-credit course provides the knowledge and skills needed to use Canvas. Taking this course will help students to keep track of the work they are assigned by their instructor, grades, and feedback. It will also help students to organize all the learning materials. Finally, it will help students stay in touch with the instructor and other class members.

Lecture Hours: 1  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

DLIT 505     Virtual Online Meeting Tools/Zoom     0 Units

This non-credit course provides students with the skills to use virtual online meeting tools effectively. It is focused on effectively using Zoom but also addresses additional online meeting tools, including Google Hangouts, WebEx, and BigBlueButton. The course will also share information on meeting etiquette, security, and privacy topics.

Lecture Hours: 1  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

DLIT 506     Getting Started With Chromebook     0 Units

This non-credit course provides the skills to use a Chromebook, including getting started, caring and cleaning, troubleshooting problems, unique keys, and shortcuts. Using a Chromebook safely, securely, and responsibly online will also be covered.

Lecture Hours: 0.5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

DLIT 507     Getting Started With Mobile Devices     0 Units

This non-credit course will provide learners with an understanding of mobile devices that will help provide a broad understanding of Digital Literacy. Students will learn skills on mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, and iPads) to support their educational endeavors and workplace and employment skills.

Lecture Hours: 1  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

DLIT 511     AI Basics for Digital Literacy     0 Units

This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence (AI). It will explore the basics of AI, its concepts, applications, and societal impact in the digital world and gain hands-on experience with AI tools. The course emphasizes developing critical thinking skills and understanding the ethical implications of AI in everyday life, preparing students to engage confidently in a technology-driven society.

Lecture Hours: 1  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

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