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2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 298 Individual Project in Chemistry


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of CHEM. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • CHEM 299 Individual Project in Chemistry


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of CHEM. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • CHEM& 110 Chemical Concepts with Lab


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    A non-science majors lab course. Presents basic chemical principles and examines contemporary social and environmental role of chemistry.
    Prerequisite Required: ENGL 99  or EAP 99  with 2.0 or better, or test placement into ENGL& 101  or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Science Lab
  
  • CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    A general introduction to chemistry focusing on applications to health and life sciences for allied health fields. Introduces simplified atomic/molecular theory & the quantitative/qualitative relationships in the chemistry of solutions, gases, liquids, solids & their reactions. Mandatory 2-hour lab is taken concurrently.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ENGL& 101  ; AND placement into MATH 99  (above Math with Support Level) or completion of MATH& 146  or MATH& 107  with a 2.0 or better.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    Meets Requirements for Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning: Prof/Tech Degree, Prof/Tech Certificate
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Science Lab
  
  • CHEM& 131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Emphasis on chemical systems/processes as they influence living systems. Study of organic compounds: properties/reactions of functional groups, lipids, proteins & carbohydrates. Intro to enzymes & neurotransmitters. Weekly lab explores reactions of hydrocarbons, alcohols, acids, & amines.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM& 121  with a minimum grade of 2.0 and placement into ENGL& 101 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Science Lab
  
  • CHEM& 241 Organic Chemistry I


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    First course for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry with two labs. Structure, nomenclature, reactions, and synthesis of the main types of organic compounds. Course requires a lab component and CHEM 271  must be taken concurrently.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM 173 /CHEM 183  and ENGL& 101  with minimum grades of 2.0; or Instructor Permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Science Lab
  
  • CHEM& 242 Organic Chemistry II


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Second course for students taking three quarters of organic chemistry with lab. Further discussion of physical & chemical properties of organic molecules, especially aromatic and carbonyl compounds. Course requires a lab component and CHEM 272  must be taken concurrently.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM& 241 /CHEM 271  with minimum grades of 2.0 or Instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Science Lab
  
  • CHEM& 243 Organic Chemistry III


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Third course for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry. Polyfunctional compounds and natural products, lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Course requires a lab component and CHEM 273  must be taken concurrently.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM& 242 /CHEM 272  with a minimum grade of 2.0 or Instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Science Lab

Child Advocacy Studies

  
  • CAST 102 Child Maltreatment & Advocacy


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    This introductory course for Child Advocacy Studies covers the history, perspectives, legal framework and responses to child maltreatment. It is approached from a variety of diverse professional perspectives. The course is designed for students interested in gaining knowledge of child maltreatment. SOC 102  
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CAST 202 Professional and Systemic Responses


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    This course focuses on the responses of professionals and the system to allegations of child maltreatment. Designed for students entering fields in which knowledge of child maltreatment investigation and advocacy are necessary. SOC 202  
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Social Sciences
  
  • CAST 285 Gender, Violence and Social Change


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Study of gendered violence, its history, current research and contemporary issues. Social, psychological, legal and political implications of abuse are considered. Areas of study include child abuse, rape, domestic violence and sexual harassment. Recommend ENGL& 101 . GWS 285  
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Social Sciences

Chinese

  
  • CHIN 297 Individual Project in Chinese


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of Chinese. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • CHIN 298 Individual Project in Chinese


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of Chinese. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • CHIN 299 Individual Project in Chinese


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of Chinese. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • CHIN& 121 Chinese I


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Introduction to Mandarin Chinese. Pronunciation and grammar taught in communicative approach. Listening, speaking, reading and writing Chinese. Simplified Chinese characters and Pinyin are introduced. Topics: self-introduction, greetings, directions and daily routines. No previous knowledge of the language required.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • CHIN& 122 Chinese II


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    A continuation of CHIN& 121  with more vocabulary, more complicated sentence structure. Topics: shopping, directions, activities, hobbies, likes and dislikes.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of CHIN& 121  with a grade of 2.0 or better.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • CHIN& 123 Chinese III


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Continuation of CHIN& 122  with more vocabulary, more complicated sentence structures, continued work on Chinese characters.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of CHIN& 122  with a grade of 2.0 or better.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General

Cinema

  
  • CINEM 201 Introduction to Cinema History


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    This survey course examines cinema history from pre-motion picture influences to modern day advances. Covers the historical, cultural and artistic impact of film and filmmaking.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • CINEM 201W Introduction to Cinema History


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    This survey course examines cinema history from pre-motion picture influences to modern day advances. Covers the historical, cultural and artistic impact of film and filmmaking.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement in ENGL& 101  or instructor’s permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • CINEM 202 The Language of Cinema


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Introductory course in cinema theory and analysis with a focus on the techniques and elements of cinematic language; including narrative structure, mise-en-scene, cinematography, lighting, editing, sound and production design.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • CINEM 295 Special Topics in Cinema


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in cinema.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
  
  • CINEM 297 Individual Project in Cinema


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of cinema. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
  
  • CINEM 298 Individual Project in Cinema


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of cinema. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
  
  • CINEM 299 Individual Project in Cinema


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of cinema. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Clean Energy Technology

  
  • NRG 101 Intro to Renewable NRG


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Survey course on Renewable Energy Systems. This course fulfills the need for a basic understanding of electricity, conservation, and entropy. It includes measuring energy, OHM’s Law, and renewable fuel.
    Prerequisite Required: None
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 102 Calculations for Energy Technologies


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Applied mathematics and physics concepts used in building energy technologies.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of BUS 102  OR MATH 70  OR placement into MATH 98  OR Instructor Permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 103 Introduction to Battery Technology


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    This is an introductory course covering battery fundamentals, theory, and applications. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of basic electrical (voltage, amperes, ohms, DC-AC, and wave-forms). They will develop knowledge of high voltage safety and precautions, and applications of batteries in automotive and clean energy. Dual listed as AUTOA 103 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 104 Buildings in Context


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Students develop and articulate a personal sustainable design philosophy that informs their contribution to an integrated design process which creates buildings that are sustainable solutions in their social, cultural, public policy, ecological and aesthetic contexts.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of NRG 101 , NRG 102 , or NRG 110  and ENGL& 101  or BTWRT 215  with a grade of 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 105 Electricity & Jobsite Safety


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    This is a foundation course for Energy System Designers. It includes Jobsite Safety, Electrical Awareness, and Basics of Electricity. After completion of the 10 hour OSHA curriculum, students will receive the OSHA Construction Industry Card. Grading: Optional Pass/NC.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • NRG 110 Intro Energy/Sustainability in Built Environment


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Overview of energy issues from multiple perspectives, including resource & species depletion, climate impacts and public energy policy decisions, processes, & strategies.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
  
  • NRG 115 Introduction to Renewable Resources


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Introduction to design and application of renewable technology including solar, wind, hydro and biomass.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • NRG 120 Solar Electric Design & Applications


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Explore the use of sunlight to produce electricity. Practical & economical design of photovoltaic power systems, site analysis, system sizing, equip. specs & component selection, code requirements, economics of PV systems, and energy efficiency and conservation impacts on system design will be covered.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • NRG 122 Energy Audit 2: Commercial


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Energy audits for large commercial buildings.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 121.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 123 PV Performance Analysis


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Deals with system performance & commissioning including pre-inspection checkout, startup, troubleshooting, verification, and monitoring. Focus is on a safe and properly installed system with overview of advanced metering tools.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 120 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 130 Solar Thermal Space/Hot Water Design & Install


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Learn theory, setting, design, procurement & techniques required to install & maintain a solar hot water system. Examine passive/active, unglazed/glazed, & evacuated tube technologies, optimal designs, alternative space heating, building codes, utility conservation programs, and site & federal incentives.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
  
  • NRG 160 LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Prepare students to pass the LEED GA examination.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • NRG 161 Energy Audit 1: Residential


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Energy audits for residential and small commercial buildings.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 162 Large Building Assessment: Building Technology


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Survey of large building assemblies, systems and energy efficiency technologies that affect building energy performance.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of NRG 102  and NRG 180  or Instructor Permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 163 Large Building Energy: Methods & Measurements


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Methods and measurements used for large building energy audits and assessments.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of NRG 162  or Instructor Permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 180 Building Systems and Blueprint Reading


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Use and interpret technical drawings and specifications depicting building energy technologies. Mac computer not recommended.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 181 Virtual Design for Energy Technologies


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Course provides foundational technical skills in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for high performing/renewable energy systems in the built environment. Topics include whole building energy systems modeling for design, analysis, and detailing. The course focuses on Autodesk Revit MEP.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of NRG 180  with a 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 200 Zero Energy Building Design


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Covers principles behind design & building residential/commercial lowrise structures that approach or exceed net zero energy use over lifecycle. Examines historical/contemp. methods for optimal year-round comfort, reduced energy consumption, air quality improvement & environmental impacts.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 101 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 201 Zero Energy Design Practicum


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Students will gain hands-on, practical knowledge of the methods and materials explored in NRG design.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 120 , NRG 130 , and NRG 200  each with a 2.0 or better or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 202 Career Seminar for Clean Technology


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Prepare students for internships and jobs in the Clean Technology industry. Will include networking strategies, cover letters, resume, interviewing skills.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of at least 2 NRG classes.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 220 Advanced PV Design


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Focus in on PV systems compliance with NEC codes & regulations. Emphasis on component selection, string sizing, inverter/module matching, conductor sizing, overload protection, grounding, mounting systems, battery backup. Accurate 3D drawings.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 101  and NRG 120  or permission by instructor.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 221 PV Technical Sales


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    This course provides students with the complex skills and knowledge for Photovoltaic (PV) Technical Sales. This course reviews PV equipment, site survey, best rooftop practices, sales skills, customer needs, project tracking, preparing proposal and presentations, and PV and the Electric Vehicle (EV) interaction.
    Prerequisite Required: Have completed NRG 120  and NRG 220  with a minimum 2.0 prior to taking this course.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 223 Battery Based PV System Design


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Preparation for the complex design requirements of battery based PV systems. Design, code requirements, maintenance, and safety consideration for both utility interactive (grid-tied) and stand-alone (off-grid) battery based PV systems.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 105  and NRG 120   with grades of 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 225 Introduction to SketchUp


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Introduction to the use of the software for improving and evaluating the design of solar energy projects.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 226 Advanced Sketch-Up


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    This course reviews Basic SketchUp tools and introduces more complicated modeling techniques with SketchUp Pro and LayOut.
    Prerequisite Required: NRG 225  completion with 2.0 grade or better.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 290 Renewable Energy/Solar Internship


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 5
    This course provides students with work experience in the Renewable Energy industry.
    Prerequisite Required: At least 10 NRG credits toward the AAAS degree or Certificate of Proficiency in Clean Energy Technology program.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer
  
  • NRG 292 Special Topics in Zero Energy Technology


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Zero Energy Technology.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
  
  • NRG 297 Individual Project in Zero Energy Technology


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
  
  • NRG 298 Individual Project in Zero Energy Technology


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • NRG 299 Individual Project in Zero Energy Technology


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded

College & Career

  
  • COL 101 College and Career Success


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    In this first year course students engage in self-discovery by identifying their personal, professional, and academic goals. Students collaborate with peers to explore how to make the most of the college resources available to them. By the end of the course, students will have developed skills such as time-management, goal-setting, and advocating for themselves which will help them in college and beyond.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into EAP 99 , ENGL 99 , or permission of instructor.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Instructor Drop Consent
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Every Quarter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer

Communication Studies

  
  • CMST 140 The Art of Storytelling


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Storytelling, one of our oldest art forms, varies in forms from entertainment to information transfer, healing, and community building. Discover the excitement and empowerment of performing stories from the personal to folktales of a variety of cultures. Plan, organize and perform in a live storytelling program.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • CMST 203 Communication for Social Change


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Engage in reflection, discussion and thought-provoking activities to experience a wide range of cultural perspectives, to think critically, and to build empathy. Explore the ways that power and privilege shape perceptions of race, class, gender, sexuality, age, etc. Learn communication skills to effect social change.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL 99  required or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Meets Requirements for Multicultural Understanding: Transfer, Prof/Tech Degree, Prof/Tech Certificate
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • CMST 244 News Writing


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 3
    Explore journalism, with a focus on reporting, news gathering and writing. The course covers links to public relations, advertising and digital journalism as well as ethical and legal concerns. Newspaper production is introduced. The class may be taken again for credit.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • CMST 244W News Writing


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 3
    Explore journalism, with a focus on reporting, news gathering and writing. The course covers links to public relations, advertising and digital journalism as well as ethical and legal concerns. Newspaper production is introduced. The class may be taken again for credit.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • CMST 245 Student Newspaper


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 3
    Experience hands-on learning in one or more aspects of the college newspaper, including reporting, writing, editing, photography, production or advertising. May be repeated for credit.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • CMST 245W Student Newspaper


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 3
    Experience hands-on learning in one or more aspects of the college newspaper, including reporting, writing, editing, photography, production or advertising. May be repeated for credit.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • CMST 247 Journalistic Writing


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Learn journalistic principles and practices. Write news articles, features, opinions and arts reviews. Explore ethical questions, legal concerns, and journalism’s links to public relations. Photojournalism, design, and online journalism are introduced.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • CMST 247W Journalistic Writing


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Learn journalistic principles and practices. Write news articles, features, opinions and arts reviews. Explore ethical questions, legal concerns, and journalism’s links to public relations. Photojournalism, design, and online journalism are introduced.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • CMST 285 Critical Intercultural Communication


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Explore the complexities of intercultural communication in both U.S. and global contexts through an experiential, skill-building framework. Analyze how we are shaped by culture and positions of power and privilege. Develop and apply intercultural skills to affect social change. Note: CMST 285 and CMST 203  have different content.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of EAP 99 , ENGL 99  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    Meets Requirements for Multicultural Understanding: Transfer, Prof/Tech Degree, Prof/Tech Certificate
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • CMST 291 Special Topics in Communication Studies


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in communications.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • CMST 292 Special Topics in Communications


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in communications.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • CMST 293 Special Topics in Communications


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in communications.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • CMST 294 Special Topics in Communications


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in communications.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance
  
  • CMST 295 Special Topics in Communication Studies


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in communications.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • CMST 297 Individual Project in Communication Studies


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of communications. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • CMST 298 Individual Project in Communication Studies


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of communications. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • CMST 299 Individual Project in Communication Studies


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of communications. By arrangement with instructor.
    Prerequisite Required: Instructor permission based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Students learn verbal, nonverbal and listening skills essential to effective living and become competent communicators by applying interpersonal, small group, public speaking, and cross-cultural communication theories to a variety of contexts including the workplace, communities, and families.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of EAP 99 /ENGL 99  or higher.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    Meets Requirements for Communication Skills: Prof/Tech Degree, Prof/Tech Certificate
    Meets Requirements for Human Relations: Prof/Tech Degree, Prof/Tech Certificate
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • CMST& 102 Introduction to Mass Media


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Explore the history, technologies and processes of mass communication systems including newspapers, magazines, books, radio, sound recordings, television, film and Internet. Recognize the cultural impacts, theories, related ethics and laws of mass communications.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ENGL& 102 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General, Social Sciences
  
  • CMST& 102W Introduction to Mass Media


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Explore the history, technologies and processes of mass communication systems including newspapers, magazines, books, radio, sound recordings, television, film and Internet. Recognize the cultural impacts, theories, related ethics and laws of mass communications.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ENGL& 102 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General, Social Sciences
  
  • CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    This course is designed to enhance your awareness, knowledge and skills in interpersonal communication in order to assist you in making more thoughtful, ethical choices in life. The focus is on experiences with friends, family, peers, coworkers and significant others.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of EAP 99 /ENGL 99  or higher.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • CMST& 220 Public Speaking


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Build confidence when speaking with others. Learn to influence others by critically listening to and crafting organized, informative and persuasive speeches. Conduct responsible research on topics appropriate for your audience. Use sound reasoning and strong delivery to achieve effective presentation skills.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of EAP 99 /ENGL 99  or higher.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • CMST& 220H Public Speaking HC


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Build confidence when speaking with others. Learn to influence others by critically listening to and crafting organized, informative and persuasive speeches. Conduct responsible research on topics appropriate for your audience. Use sound reasoning and strong delivery to achieve effective presentation skills.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of EAP 99 /ENGL 99  or higher.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities General
  
  • CMST& 230 Small Group Communication


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Using real-world situations, explore how roles, leadership, and other factors affect group communication and problem-solving. Examine how the rules of interaction affect group communication and individual experience. Develop skills to effectively communicate in groups.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of EAP 99 /ENGL 99  or higher.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Humanities - Performance

Computer Science

  
  • CS 90 Independent Study Computer Science


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 3
    Students study computer science topics individually or in small groups using the Computer Science and Engineering Learning Center. This course is an opportunity for tutorial instruction, exploration of available campus resources, and college success topics. No appointments are necessary.
    Prerequisite Required: Concurrent enrollment in any CS or CS& course required.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  
  • CS 121 Introduction to Programming


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Use a computer language such as Python to learn programming, problem solving, analysis, modular design & debugging - concepts for all programming languages. No prior programming experience needed. Topics: syntax, classes, data types, control flow, loops, if, procedures, parameters, output & arrays.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ENGL& 101 , and MATH 99  with grade of 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • CS 143 Computer Science II - Java Data Structures


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    This course is a continuation of Computer Science fundamentals. Students explore a deeper look at object-oriented programming. Data abstraction and implementation topics include abstract data types, stacks queues, linked lists, trees, predefined collection classes, recursion, complexity, searching, and sorting.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of CS& 141  with a grade of 2.0 or better.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • CS 151 Object Oriented Design: C++ Data Structures


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    This course is an optional continuation of Computer Science Fundamentals and an introduction to C++ for those familiar with object-oriented programming in Java. The class covers beginning memory management concepts, standard C++ library data structures, command-line debugging, and cross-language evaluation of program designs.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of CS 143  with a 2.0 or better, or concurrent enrollment in CS 143 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Student Option
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • CS 211 Computing & Society


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    This course explores issues related to the development, usage, and impact of computing technology on society. Students will engage in critical thinking about computing by gathering evidence, monitoring news, researching controversial topics, participating in discussion, and presenting findings and conclusions.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into ENGL& 101 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective
  
  • CS& 141 Computer Science I - Java


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Design and implement computer solutions using object oriented technology. Data types, algorithms, abstraction, classes, methods, inheritance, exceptions, arrays, control structures, sorting and searching.
    Prerequisite Required: ENGL& 101  (may be taken concurrently) and MATH& 141  or MATH 111  with grades of 2.0 or better. CS 121  with a grade of 2.0 or better or prior programming experience required.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Elective

Criminal Justice

  
  • CJ 120 Administration of Justice


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    A study of the structure and processes of the federal and state courts in American, their organization and jurisdiction and the impact of the Constitution. We will examine the roles of judges, attorneys, and law enforcement when citizens are charged with crimes.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CJ 130 Information Gathering


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Students will examine the procedure of interviewing, note taking and recording the scene as well as conducting preliminary investigation and the documentation of this information. The fundamentals of police record systems will also be studied.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CJ 135 Current Issues in Crime and Society


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Explore criminal justice through the lens of social service and community advocacy. Focus on current issues facing individuals and families, with emphasis on understanding how to advocate for vulnerable populations. Dual listed as SOC 135 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CJ 136 Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    This course presents the social and psychological factors found in crisis situations. Students will develop strategies for professional assessment, intervention, and follow-up in these situations. Dual listed as SOC 136 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CJ 137 Theories of Professionalism in Criminal Justice


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Focuses on the social, political, and economic theories and concepts of professionalism in criminal justice and other related careers. Designed for students entering law enforcement, social work, and mental health-related fields. Dual listed as SOC 137 .
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CJ 238 Criminal Evidence and Constitutional Law


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Examines the role played by the U.S. and Washington State Constitutions in the application of criminal law and procedures. Students will analyze U.S. Supreme Court decisions and their effect on the admissibility of evidence.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CJ 241 Principles of Investigation I


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    An in-depth study of the fundamentals, functions and elements of criminal investigations including preliminary & follow-up investigations leading to successful prosecutions. Challenges faced in investigations will be discussed.
    Prerequisite Required: CJ& 101  or instructor permission.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CJ 245 Theory of Defensive & Control Tactics


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Introduces the theories and applications of physical and verbal force based on the ‘use of force continuum.’ Understand the criminal and civil context of application of force and control tactics. Perform control, defensive and handcuffing techniques.
    Prerequisite Required: Previous or concurrent enrollment in other CJ course.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CJ 249 Police Operations


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    A study of the organizational culture, organization structures, staffing, and utilization of resources within police departments. The support and staff functions which assist patrol and other line operations in accomplishing the department’s mission will be examined. Patrol operations will be emphasized.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall
    Meets Requirements for Human Relations: Prof/Tech Degree, Prof/Tech Certificate
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CJ 290 Internship


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    A program in which the student will work directly with a criminal justice agency in a wide variety of tasks to give the student a better understanding of day to day operation and the tasks performed by a part of the criminal justice system.
    Add Consent: Instructor Add Consent
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CJ 291 Special Topics in Criminal Justice


    Minimum Units: 1
    Maximum Units: 1
    Courses for criminal justice personnel desiring emphasis in a particular area relating to the criminal justice system.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CJ 292 Special Topics in Criminal Justice


    Minimum Units: 2
    Maximum Units: 2
    Courses for criminal justice personnel desiring emphasis in a particular area relating to the criminal justice system.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CJ 293 Special Topics in Criminal Justice


    Minimum Units: 3
    Maximum Units: 3
    Courses for criminal justice personnel desiring emphasis in a particular area relating to the criminal justice system.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CJ 294 Special Topics in Criminal Justice


    Minimum Units: 4
    Maximum Units: 4
    Courses for criminal justice personnel desiring emphasis in a particular area relating to the criminal justice system.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
  
  • CJ 295 Special Topics in Criminal Justice


    Minimum Units: 5
    Maximum Units: 5
    Courses for criminal justice personnel desiring emphasis in a particular area relating to the criminal justice system.
    Add Consent: Not Required
    Drop Consent: Not Required
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    This course fulfills a distribution requirement for: Restricted Transfer
 

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