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2020-2021 Catalog
2020-2021
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    • Accounting
      • Accounting -​ Associate in Science
      • Accounting -​ Certificate of Achievement
    • Administration of Justice
      • Administration of Justice -​ Associate in Arts
      • Administration of Justice -​ Associate in Science
      • Administration of Justice -​ Associate In Science for Transfer
    • Anthropology
      • Anthropology -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Art
      • Art -​ Design Emphasis -​ Associate in Science
      • Small Metal Arts -​ Certificate of Specialization
      • Studio Arts -​ Associate in Arts
      • Studio Arts -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Automotive Technology
      • American Honda -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Auto -​ Drivetrain and Chassis -​ Associate in Science
      • Auto -​ Drivetrain and Chassis -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Auto -​ Electrical-​Engine Performance -​ Associate in Science
      • Auto -​ Electrical-​Engine Performance -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Automotive Technology Smog Specialist -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Automotive Foundational Skills – Certificate of Achievement
      • Automotive Foundational Skills – Certificate of Specialization
      • Hybrid Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Repair – Certificate of Specialization
    • Biology
      • Biology -​ Associate in Arts
      • Biology -​ Associate in Science for Transfer
      • General Studies with Emphasis in Health Science -​ Associate in Arts
      • General Studies with Emphasis in Natural Science -​ Associate in Arts
    • Building Information Modeling
      • Building Information Modeling (BIM) -​ Certificate of Achievement
    • Business
      • Business Administration -​ Associate in Arts
      • Business Administration -​ Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Entrepreneurship -​ Certificate of Achievement
    • Business Information Systems
      • BIS -​ Information Processing Specialist -​ Associate in Science
      • BIS -​ Information Processing Specialist -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • BIS -​ General Business -​ Associate in Science
      • BIS -​ General Business -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Medical Assistant -​ Front Office -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Patient Community Navigator -​ Certificate of Specialization
    • Chemistry
      • Chemistry -​ Associate in Arts
      • Chemistry – Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Foundational Chemistry – Certificate of Achievement
    • Communication Studies
      • Communication Studies -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Computer Aided Design and Drafting
      • CADD -​ AutoDesk -​ Certificate of Specialization
      • CADD -​ Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) -​ Associate in Science
      • CADD -​ Mechanical Modeling -​ Certificate of Specialization
      • CADD 3-​D -​ Certificate of Specialization
    • Computer and Information Technology
      • Enterprise Cybersecurity -​ Certificate of Specialization
      • Programming in C++ -​ Certificate of Specialization
      • Programming in JAVA -​ Certificate of Specialization
    • Counseling
      • CSU GE-​Breadth -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • IGETC -​ Certificate of Achievement
      • Liberal Studies with Emphasis in Elementary Teacher Preparation -​ Associate in Arts
    • Dance
      • Dance – Certificate of Achievement
      • Dance -​ Certificate of Specialization
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      • Economics -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Engineering
      • Engineering -​ Associate in Arts
      • Engineering -​ Associate in Science
      • Robotics -​ Certificate of Specialization
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      • English -​ Associate in Arts
      • English -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Ethnic Studies
      • Social Justice Studies-​African American Studies – Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Social Justice Studies-​Asian American Studies – Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Social Justice Studies-​Chicano Studies – Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Social Justice Studies-​Ethnic Studies – Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Family Consumer Studies
      • Child and Adolescent Development -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Nutrition and Dietetics-​Associate in Science for Transfer
    • Foreign Language
      • Translation and Interpretation -​ Certificate of Achievement
    • History
      • History -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Kinesiology
      • Kinesiology -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Legal Assistant
      • Paralegal Studies -​ Associate in Arts
      • Paralegal Studies -​ Associate in Science
      • Paralegal Studies -​ Certificate of Achievement
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      • Mathematics -​ Associate in Science for Transfer
    • Music
      • Music -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
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      • Nursing -​ Associate in Science
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      • General Studies with Emphasis in Astronomy -​ Associate in Arts
    • Physics
      • Physics -​ Associate in Science for Transfer
    • Psychology
      • Psychology -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Sociology
      • General Studies with Emphasis in Sociology -​ Associate in Arts
    • Surveying and Geomatics
      • Surveying and Geomatics -​ Associate in Arts
      • Surveying and Geomatics -​ Associate in Science
      • Surveying and Geomatics -​ Certificate of Achievement
    • Women's Studies
      • General Studies with Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies -​ Associate in Arts
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      • Kinesiology (KINS)
      • Legal Assistant (LA)
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      • Manufacturing Technology (MFGT)
      • Mathematics (MATH)
      • Music (MUSIC)
      • Nursing (NURS)
      • Oceanography (OCEAN)
      • Philosophy (PHIL)
      • Photography (PHOTO)
      • Physical Education (PED)
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      • Psychology (PSYCH)
      • Service Learning (SERV)
      • Sign Language (SL)
      • Sociology (SOC)
      • Spanish (SPAN)
      • Surveying and Geomatics (SG)
      • Theatre Arts (THEAT)
      • Vietnamese (VIET)
      • Water/​Wastewater Technology (WWT)
      • Women's Studies (WOMS)
      • Work Experience (WE)
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Physical Education (PED)

PED 022A     Adapted Cross Training     1 Unit

This course is designed to provide an individualized program for overall fitness for the student with a documented disability. The goal is to provide the student with the means to improve the health related components of fitness through a variety of fitness activities.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: O

Recommended: Temporary or permanent verifiable disability and written verification provided by a physician or other appropriate professional.

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

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: E   IGETC: None   District GE: E

PED 024     Beginning Golf     1 Unit

This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of a golf swing using irons, fairway woods, and driver. Putting, chipping, and pitching skills will also be covered. Information on rules, scoring, etiquette, and course play will be included. Students will be required to pay for range balls and green fees.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

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

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: E   IGETC: None   District GE: E

PED 024A     Intermediate Golf     1 Unit

This course is designed to teach the development of intermediate golf skills through instruction, practice, and golf play on local golf courses. The student will learn advanced swing techniques, practice strategies, strategies for positive mental skills, shot selection, and course management skills. Students will be required to pay for range balls and green fees.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

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

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: E   IGETC: None   District GE: E

PED 033     Introduction to Kinesiology and Physical Education     3 Units

This course will explore the broad spectrum of Kinesiology and Physical Education as an academic discipline and the required preparation and training for occupations involved with human movement, education, fitness, recreation, coaching, and wellness. This course is an in-depth overview of current issues in Kinesiology and Physical education.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 1

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: E   IGETC: None   District GE: E

PED 039B     Hatha Yoga - Intermediate     1 Unit

This course is an intermediate level hatha yoga class. This yoga course offers a more in-depth practice of yoga postures including new postures. Different types of breath work will be introduced as well as essential techniques and information about yoga.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: PED 039 with C or better

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

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: E   IGETC: None   District GE: E

PED 039D     Partner Yoga     1 Unit

This course utilizes the forms and principles of Hatha Yoga individual postures while incorporating the presence of a partner to deepen the experience and the integration of trust, balance and creativity.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

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

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: E   IGETC: None   District GE: E

PED 043     Pilates Mat Workout     1 Unit

Pilates is an exercise method that focuses on improving core muscle strength, flexibility, and body awareness through a progression of challenging and functional exercises performed on a mat. Pilates strengthens muscles through controlled movement patterns, focused breathing, and concentration.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

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

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: E   IGETC: None   District GE: E

PED 053     Walk/Jog     1 Unit

Students will learn the principles and concepts of cardiovascular fitness through the activity of walking or jogging.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: O

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

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: E   IGETC: None   District GE: E

PED 056A     Adapted Strength Conditioning     1 Unit

This course is designed to provide an individualized muscle strength and conditioning program for the student with a documented disability. The student will learn proper skills, techniques and how to adapt fitness equipment to enhance muscle strength and endurance.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: O

Recommended: Temporary or permanent verifiable disability and written verification provided by a physician or other appropriate professional.

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

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: E   IGETC: None   District GE: E

PED 062     Soccer Theory     2 Units

This is a soccer theory course designed to provide in-depth analysis and review of competitive soccer programs and team play.

Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: O

Recommended: Competitive playing or coaching experience in soccer

Advisory Level: Read: 2 Write: 2 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

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