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San Bern. Valley College
701 Mt. Vernon Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92410

Phone: (909) 384-4401
Available M-F, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
E-mail: here

Online Course Technical Support:
Phone: (877) 241-1756
Available: Always, 24-7

Summer Hours:
Closed on Fridays

Browse All Spring 2010 Online and Hybrid Courses

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Academic Advancement
Accounting
Administration of Justice
Anthropology
Architecture and Environmental Design
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Information Technology
Computer Science
Economics
English
Health
History
Human Services
Library Technology
Mathematics
Philiosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Radio, Television, and Film
Reading and Study Skills
Real Estate
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
Water Supply Technology

Course Descriptions


ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT

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ACAD 100

1 UNITS

STRATEGIES FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 1 contact hours per week.

Introduces students to college environment, educational opportunities, college services, academic procedures and policies, graduation and transfer requirements. College survival skills such as educational planning, goal-setting, learning styles, time management, and interpersonal skills are key components.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU for elective credit only.


ACAD 100 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3012
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


ACCOUNTING

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ACCT 047

3 UNITS

COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Provides a comprehensive overview of accounting software. Topics covered include the analysis of source documents and the use of accounting software to prepare, understand, and interpret financial statements for a variety of management purposes. Also includes the solution of accounting problems using spreadsheet software and creating spreadsheets using formulas and graphics.

Associate Degree Applicable


ACCT 047 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3046
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


ACCT 090

3 UNITS

PAYROLL ACCOUNTING

PREREQUISITE: None.
DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORIES: ACCT 101 or ACCT 200.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Accounting aspects of the Social Security Act, the California Unemployment Insurance Act and the California Worker's Compensation Insurance Act.

Associate Degree Applicable


ACCT 090 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3048
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


ACCT 200

4 UNITS

PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I

PREREQUISITE: None.
DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORIES: BUSCAL 050 or ACCT 010.
LECTURE: 4 contact hours per week.

Development of the basic principles and practices applicable to the general accounting process, primarily in a sole proprietorship including transaction analysis, statement preparation and analysis, internal control, payroll, revenue recognition, and user analysis of accounting information and systems.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfer to CSU, *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


ACCT 200 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3056
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


ACCT 201

4 UNITS

PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II

PREREQUISITE: ACCT 200 or ACCT 100 and ACCT 101.
LECTURE: 4 contact hours per week.

Examination of the basic principles and practices of financial and managerial accounting relevant to partnerships and corporations. Application of these concepts in the fields of cost; income tax; department and branch accounting; income projections and decision making; and financial statement preparation and analysis.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


ACCT 201 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3064
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

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ADJUS 104

3 UNITS

LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Origin, development, philosophy, and constitutional basis of the use of evidence; constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure; types of evidence, and rules governing admissibility; interpretation of individual rights; and case studies.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


ADJUS 104 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3088
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


ANTHROPOLOGY

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ANTHRO 100

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO ARCHEOLOGY

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

The study of material remains, usually from the past, to describe and explain human behavior. Includes the methods, objectives, and history of archeology; a survey of the biological and cultural development of humanity as revealed by archaeological discoveries from around the world; and the contribution of archeology to an understanding of the present and the future.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


ANTHRO 100 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3126
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


ANTHRO 102

3 UNITS

CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

The focus is on human behavior, studied through the approaches of archaeology, linguistics, and ethnology. Selected topics cover the range of cultural phenomena including material culture, social organization, and religion. This course qualifies for continuing education credit for nurses.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


ANTHRO 102 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3134
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3136
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here


ANTHRO 106

3 UNITS

PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

The systematic study of humans as biological organisms including the origin and antiquity of humanity, our place in nature, modern biological diversity including race, and the future prospects for the human species.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


ANTHRO 106 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3142
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3144
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3146
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here


ANTHRO 106H

3 UNITS

PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY - HONORS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

The systematic study of humans as biological organisms including the origin and antiquity of humanity, our place in nature, modern biological diversity including race, and the future prospects for the human species. Enrollment is limited to students eligible for the Honors Program.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


ANTHRO 106H is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3152
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


ANTHRO 109

3 UNITS

TRIBAL AND ETHNIC ART

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

A world-wide survey of the artistic achievement of past and present tribal peoples with an emphasis on the meaning of art in each society. Art works are surveyed through films, slides, field trips and examination of actual art works and include cultures of North American Indians, ancient America, the Pacific, Africa and Australia.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


ANTHRO 109 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3154
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


ANTHRO 110

3 UNITS

TRIBAL AND ETHNIC RELIGIONS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

A comparative study of supernaturalism in tribal societies, both past and present including witchcraft, magic, totemism, mythology and ritual, nativistic movements, and the religious context of drug usage. Prehistoric religion will be examined, as well as the belief systems of selected tribal peoples. This course is also offered as RELIG 110.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


ANTHRO 110 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3158
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here


ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

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ARCH 145

3 UNITS

HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE: EARLY DESIGN TO GOTHIC

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

A survey of Western architectural history from the early Egyptians to the Gothic Period, including a comparative study of architecture and architects with emphasis on the people, locations, structures, materials, and methods of construction.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


ARCH 145 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3170
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3172
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3174
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here


ARCH 146

3 UNITS

HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE: RENAISSANCE TO MODERN

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Survey of Western architectural history, including a comparative study of architecture and architects, with emphasis on the people, locations, structures, materials, and methods of construction. Includes Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque, Rococo, Native American, American Colonial, Neoclassicism, Romantic Revival, 19th Century Industrialization, Ecole des Beaux Arts, Late 19th Century, Chicago School, Sullivanesque, Arts and Crafts, International Style, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Art Moderne, German Expressionism, Neo-Expressionism, Late Modernism, and Postmodernism.

Associate Degree Applicable.
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


ARCH 146 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3176
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3178
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here


ART

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ART 110

3 UNITS

HISTORY OF AMERICAN CINEMA

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Covers the history and cultural influences of the American Cinema, including the origins of the motion picture, the rise and dominance of Hollywood, the decline of the Studio Era, and the emergence of the independent film. Topics include the historical context of the motion picture industry and its relevance to the contemporary viewer, the aesthetics of film, the director, and the studio system.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


ART 110 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3202
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


BIOLOGY

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BIOL 260

4 UNITS

HUMAN ANATOMY

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week.

This is a comprehensive laboratory course in human anatomy. It is organized to explore the body regionally and systemically. It is primarily oriented toward gross anatomy with extensive dissection of the cat. Histological and cellular anatomy are included as they apply to various structures.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfer to CSU, *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


BIOL 260 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3460
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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BUSAD 039

3 UNITS

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT

PREREQUISITE: None.
DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORIES: CIT 010 and CIT 009
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is designed to help students develop the skills needed to successfully seek employment, including job search strategies, career paths, cover letter and resume writing, mock interviews, job applications, and positive workplace attitudes.

Associate Degree Applicable


BUSAD 039 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3490
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


BUSAD 103

3 UNITS

MARKETING PRINCIPLES

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Principles and methods of marketing as practiced by all successfully managed business firms. Course is management-oriented, covering demand analysis, forecasting, product development, price determination, distribution channels, material handling, advertising and personal selling.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


BUSAD 103 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3502
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


BUSAD 108

3 UNITS

PERSONAL FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Preparation for managing personal finances including budgeting, borrowing, insurance, investments and home ownership.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


BUSAD 108 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3508
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3510
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here


CHEMISTRY

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CHEM 101

4 UNITS

INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY

PREREQUISITE: MATH 090 or SBVC assessment into MATH 095 or higher.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week.

This comprehensive course provides a foundation for the concepts of chemistry. Some of the areas studied include the physical and chemical properties of common elements and compounds, the metric system, measurements and conversions, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical equations and calculations, gases, solutions, ionization, and an introduction to organic and biochemistry. 

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfer to CSU, *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


CHEM 101 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3568
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


CHEM 104

4 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

PREREQUISITE: CHEM 101
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week.

An introduction to the structure, bonding and typical chemical properties of the different classes of organic compounds and biomolecules

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


CHEM 104 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3592
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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CIT 010

3 UNITS

BEGINNING KEYBOARDING

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 2 contact hours per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week.

Fundamentals of keyboarding including operation of a standard keyboard by touch. Instruction and practice in formatting a variety of personal and business documents, such as letters, reports, and tables. Use of speed and accuracy drills designed to develop a keyboarding speed of 30 words per minute for five minutes. This is a combined Part I and Part II course students can complete in one semester.

Associate Degree Applicable


CIT 010 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3710
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3712
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3714
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3716
Section Number: 73
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 020

3 UNITS

WORD PROCESSING: MICROSOFT WORD

PREREQUISITE: None.
DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORIES: CIT 010 or CIT 009
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is an introduction to word processing and the creation of professional quality documents using Microsoft Word software.

Associate Degree Applicable


CIT 020 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3718
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3720
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 025

2 UNITS

MICROSOFT OFFICE OUTLOOK

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 2 contact hours per week.

This course is an introduction to a personal information management program that helps organize a busy schedule. Students will learn how to track schedules, organize meetings, create e-mail messages, share information and data within workgroups, and maintain contact lists.

Associate Degree Applicable


CIT 025 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3722
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 080

3 UNITS

INSIDE THE PERSONAL COMPUTER

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

An introduction to the personal computers at the machine level. Topics include the system board, keyboard, floppy and hard disk drives, interface cards, monitors, printers, machine organization, and design conventions.

Associate Degree Applicable


CIT 080 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3728
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 081

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS - A+

PREREQUISITE: None.
DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORIES: CIT 080 and CIT 105
LECTURE: 2 contact hours per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week.

Basic, hands-on instruction and practice with computer Operating Systems. Prepares the student to use, install, configure, upgrade, manage and troubleshoot Windows type Operating Systems. Topics include the function of major components of the Operating System Desktop; installation, configuration, and upgrade of Operating Systems in both a stand-alone and networked environment; and diagnosis and troubleshooting of Operating System errors. Prepares the student to take the CompTIA A+ Operating System Technologies certification exam. Recommended for students interested in pursuing a career as a computer technician or being able to resolve their own Windows technical problems.

Associate Degree Applicable


CIT 081 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3730
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 091

3 UNITS

NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS, SEMESTER ONE
( CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY )

PREREQUISITE: None.
DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORIES: MATH 952 AND CIT 105
LECTURE: 2 contact hours per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week.

Designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in the fundamentals of current and emerging networking technology. Topics covered include network topology, cabling, electrical considerations, the OSI model, Internet protocol, addressing, bridges, switches, hubs, and routers. This is the first course in a four-course CCNA preparation sequence.

Associate Degree Applicable


CIT 091 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3732
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 092

3 UNITS

BASIC ROUTING, SEMESTER TWO
( CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY )

PREREQUISITE: CIT 091
LECTURE: 2 contact hours per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is the second in a series of four semester courses designed to prepare the student to test for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. CCNA certification includes a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking for the small home/office market. Topics covered include router fundamentals, router setup and configuration, network management, routing and routed protocols, and network troubleshooting.

Associate Degree Applicable


CIT 092 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3734
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 093

3 UNITS

FUNDAMENTALS OF LANS, LOCAL AREA NETWORKS, SEMESTER THREE
( CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY )

PREREQUISITE: CIT 091.
LECTURE: 2 contact hours per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in configuring routers, switches, and Wireless Access Points for various industry standard protocols. Includes LAN design fundamentals, Virtual LANs and Virtual Trunking Protocol. Equipment is configured to handle standard security issues as well as additional security concerns that are inherent with wireless access.

Associate Degree Applicable


CIT 093 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3736
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 094

3 UNITS

FUNDAMENTALS OF WANS, WIDE AREA NETWORKS, SEMESTER FOUR
( CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY )

PREREQUISITE: CIT 091.
LECTURE: 2 contact hours per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week.

The fourth semester of the Cisco Academy program provides students with classroom and laboratory experience with Wide Area Networks (WANs) and network security. WAN design, configuration, installation and management topics are included. Security issue relating to WAN access including user access control, packet and protocol filtering, and security policies are also covered.

Associate Degree Applicable


CIT 094 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3738
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 100

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL COMPUTERS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

A survey course for the use of software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, presentation and database using Microsoft Office.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


CIT 100 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3748
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3742
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3744
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 101

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY

PREREQUISITE: None.
DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORIES: CIT 010 or CIT 008
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

The course covers basic computer concepts including hardware components and application software programs. Topics include components of a computer system (CPU, memory, ports, busses, etc.), operating systems and utilities programs, communication and network, ethical issues, and usage of the Internet. The course covers also the use of word processing software to generate business documents, the use of the spreadsheets. Students will learn how to create, modify, insert formulas, use what-if-analysis/goal seek concepts, and format worksheets professionally. In addition the course covers the use of database software and covers concepts such as creating tables, queries, forms, and reports, and the use of presentation software and personal information management software such as Outlook.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and *UC
* Contact a counselor for details.


CIT 101 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3762
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3766
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3764
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3768
Section Number: 73
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3750
Section Number: 74
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3756
Section Number: 75
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3754
Section Number: 76
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 102

3 UNITS

ADVANCED COMPUTER LITERACY

PREREQUISITE: CIT 101
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course utilizes the complex fundamentals of hardware computer concepts and software applications. It provides the skills to create advanced word processing documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU for elective credit only.


CIT 102 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3772
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 105

2 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 1 contact hour per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is an introduction to the computer operating system that simplifies the process of working with documents and applications. It will provide the necessary background to understand the graphical user interface of the most widely used operating system.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU for elective credit only.


CIT 105 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3774
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 114

3 UNITS

SPREADSHEETS: EXCEL

PREREQUISITE: None.
DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORIES: CIT 100 or CIT 101
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Production of workbooks using EXCEL, which integrates spreadsheet analysis, information management, and graphics. Includes the design and the use of worksheets; how to enter labels, numbers, formulas, and create graphs; how to format worksheets professionally; how to use Excel functions in different applications and understand the concept of data management in Excel; how to use the concept of what-if-analysis; how to consolidate data in a 3-D workbook and establish File Linking; and how to integrate Excel with the Web.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


CIT 114 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3778
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 116

3 UNITS

DATABASE MANAGEMENT: ACCESS

PREREQUISITE: None.
DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORIES: CIT 100 or CIT 101
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Development and maintenance of a database. Provides a working knowledge of designing a database and setting field properties, storing, retrieving, printing, and indexing records; creating informational and technical queries; developing customized forms and reports; establishing different types of relationships; integrating Access with the Web; and creating a database Switchboard. Emphasis on developing a practical ability to use a database in a Windows environment with full graphical user interface functionality.

Asscoiate Degree Applicable
Course credit transferfs to CSU.


CIT 116 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3780
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3782
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 118

3 UNITS

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT

PREREQUISITE: None.
DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORIES: CIT 105
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Introduction to a presentation graphics program for those who plan to make effective and compelling presentations. Instruction includes developing and customizing presentations by using charts, clip art, pictures, presentation templates, WordArt, and information and graphics from Word, Excel, and Access.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


CIT 118 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3784
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 120

2 UNITS

INTERNET

PREREQUISITE: CIT 101
LECTURE: 1 contact hour per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week.

This course provides the basics of the Internet using current technology browser software. The course includes the effective use of web search portals, online collaboration software, and implications of security, privacy and ethical usage.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


CIT 120 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3786
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


CIT 232

3 UNITS

DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS

PREREQUISITE: CIT 101
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

An introduction to human-to-computer and computer-to-computer communications. Topics include data transmission, modems, network configurations, protocols and software, telecommunication, teleprocessing, security, and the control and management of LAN’s and WAN’s.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU


CIT 232 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3790
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


COMPUTER SCIENCE

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CS 110

3 UNITS

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

PREREQUISITE: MATH 095
LECTURE: 2 contact hours per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week.

An orientation in computer science for computer science majors. Topics include an overview of the computer discipline, the design and use of the computer devices, the art of problem solving and programming, and the representation of data. Includes hands-on experience in computer programming using languages such as Visual Basic.NET and C++.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


CS 110 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3802
Section Number: 70
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ECONOMICS

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ECON 200

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Introduction to macroeconomic theory and the role of fiscal and monetary policies in economics with emphasis on national economic problems.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfer to CSU, *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


ECON 200 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3866
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 3868
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here


ECON 201

3 UNITS

PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Introduction to microeconomic theory including international economics, economic development, and comparative economic systems with emphasis on microeconomic problems.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


ECON 201 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 3878
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


ENGLISH

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ENGL 061

3 UNITS

WOMEN WRITERS

PREREQUISITE: ENGL 914 or eligibility for ENGL 015 as determined by SBVC assessment process.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

A survey of poetry and prose by prominent women writers, exploring historical and contemporary issues in women's lives. This non-transfer course is taught simultaneously with ENGL 161, a transfer-level course. Assignments differ for the two courses although students participate in the same lectures.

Associate Degree Applicable


ENGL 061 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4070
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


ENGL 075

3 UNITS

LITERATURE AND RELIGION OF THE BIBLE

PREREQUISITE: ENGL 914 or eligibility for ENGL 015 as determined by SBVC assessment process.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

The English Bible as literature and as religion including an examination of the types of literature found in the Bible, the historical and religious context in which the literature was developed and an extensive reading of the two testaments. This non-transfer course is taught simultaneously with ENGL 175, a transfer-level course. Assignments differ for the two courses although students participate in the same lectures.

Associate Degree Applicable


ENGL 075 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4074
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


ENGL 101

4 UNITS

FRESHMAN COMPOSITION

PREREQUISITE: ENGL 015 or eligibility for ENGL 101 as determined through the SBVC assessment process.
LECTURE: 4 contact hours per week.

A writing course which emphasizes expository and argumentative essays. Includes reading and analysis of various forms of writing, instruction in library research and preparation of documented papers.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfer to CSU, *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


ENGL 101 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4114
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4116
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4118
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4120
Section Number: 73
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4122
Section Number: 74
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4124
Section Number: 75
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ENGL 102

4 UNITS

INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION AND CRITICAL THINKING

PREREQUISITE: ENGL 101
LECTURE: 4 contact hours per week.

Further work in the expository and argumentative essay with emphasis on the critical examination of literature and on analytical and explicatory writing.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfer to CSU, *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


ENGL 102 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4146
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4148
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4150
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here


ENGL 161

3 UNITS

WOMEN WRITERS

PREREQUISITE: ENGL 101.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

A survey of poetry and prose by prominent women writers, exploring historical and contemporary issues in women's lives.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


ENGL 161 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4170
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


ENGL 175

3 UNITS

LITERATURE AND RELIGION OF THE BIBLE

PREREQUISITE: ENGL 101.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

The English Bible as literature and as religion including an examination of the types of literature found in the Bible, the historical and religious context in which the literature was developed and an extensive reading of the two testaments. This course is also offered as RELIG 175.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


ENGL 175 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4174
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


HEALTH

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HEALTH 101

3 UNITS

HEALTH EDUCATION

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

The meaning of health as a fundamental quality of human life with emphasis on the importance of participation in a positive health program for the individual and the community.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


HEALTH 101 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4280
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4282
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here


HISTORY

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HIST 100

3 UNITS

UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1877

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

General survey of the history of the United States with an emphasis on political, economic, social and cultural developments from the discovery of the United States through the Civil War and Reconstruction period.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


HIST 100 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4308
Section Number: 50
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4298
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4300
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4302
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here


HIST 101

3 UNITS

UNITED STATES HISTORY: 1865 TO PRESENT

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

A general survey of the history of the United States from the Reconstruction era to present times. This course will emphasize the various social, political, cultural and economic forces which shaped North American history.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


HIST 101 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4332
Section Number: 50
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4318
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4320
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4322
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4324
Section Number: 73
Online Web Site: Click Here


HIST 170

3 UNITS

WORLD CIVILIZATIONS TO 1500

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Explores the origin and development of civilizations in Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Near East and East Asia. Using a global perspective and a comparative approach between the world's major civilizations, students will examine social structure and daily life, evolution of complex political systems, cultural values and economic development to 1500.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


HIST 170 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4352
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4354
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4356
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here


HIST 171

3 UNITS

WORLD CIVILIZATIONS SINCE 1492

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Survey of the modern world from 1500 to the present. The course emphasizes the unique characteristics of world cultures as they entered into a critical period of increasing interaction, a process that led to the shaping of the modern world. Specific themes include religious, economic and political revolution; the development of modern science; industrialism; imperialism; rise and fall of super powers: colonization and de-colonization, fascism, communism, world wars, and contemporary history.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


HIST 171 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4364
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4366
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4368
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here


HUMAN SERVICES

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HUMSV 175

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO EATING DISORDERS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

An introduction to the description, explanation, and treatment of eating disorders (e.g., bulimia, anorexia). Includes patterns of compulsive eating, chronic dieting, and the history and attitudes toward eating disorders. Biological, psychoanalytic, behavioral, and other theoretical perspectives and treatment approaches are surveyed. This course qualifies for continuing education credit for nurses. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number 01480, for 45 contact hours.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


HUMSV 175 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4392
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY

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LIB 066

3 UNITS

ACQUISITIONS FOR LIBRARY TECHNICIANS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Introduction to the publishing industry; principles of collection development; bibliographic searching; acquisitions tools and techniques; accounting and budgeting procedures; an overview of ordering, receiving and claiming procedures; and weeding procedures.

Associate Degree Applicable


LIB 066 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4478
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


MATHEMATICS

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MATH 090

4 UNITS

ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA

PREREQUISITE: MATH 952, MATH 952D or eligibility for MATH 090 as determined through the SBVC assessment process.
LECTURE: 4 contact hours per week.

Covers the basic concepts typically presented in an introductory algebra course; operations with polynomials and rational expressions; rules of exponents; methods of factoring polynomials; solving linear, literal, and rational equations; solving linear inequalities; and solving applications modeled by linear equations.

Associate Degree Applicable


MATH 090 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4702
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4704
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4706
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here


MATH 095

4 UNITS

INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

PREREQUISITE: MATH 090 or eligibility for MATH 095 as determined through the SBVC assessment process OR BUSCAL 091.
LECTURE: 4 contact hours per week.

This is a second course in algebra which builds on the skills of solving equations. This course includes finding rational solutions to quadratic, absolute value and rational equations, solving linear and absolute value inequalities, rational exponents and radicals, graphic linear equations and inequalities in two variables, and solving systems of linear equations.

Associate Degree Applicable


MATH 095 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4756
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4758
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4760
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here


MATH 102

4 UNITS

COLLEGE ALGEBRA

PREREQUISITE: MATH 095 or eligibility for MATH 102 as determined through the SBVC assessment process.
LECTURE: 4 contact hours per week.

This course includes the study of quadratic equations and inequalities and their applications, an introduction to functions including operations and inverses, exponential functions and their graphs, logarithmic functions and their graphs and properties, in depth work graphing functions with transformations, an introduction to sequences, series, and the Binomial Expansion Theorem. This course is designed for students with a strong foundation in algebra.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfer to CSU, *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


MATH 102 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4798
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


PHILIOSOPHY

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PHIL 101

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is a general introduction to the major problems in philosophy, with attention directed to both classical and modern philosophy as a basis for discussion of issues such as epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfer to CSU, *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


PHIL 101 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5072
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5074
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here


PHIL 102

3 UNITS

CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING

PREREQUISITE: ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

An introduction to critical thinking focusing on argument and evidence and the ability to write coherent argumentative essays. Topics include recognition of the structures of reasoning in natural language, the evaluation of such reasoning (including informal fallacies), the uses and abuses of language, and an investigation of the rhetorical devices common in our culture. Students practice critical thinking by writing substantive arguments and essays.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


PHIL 102 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5076
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


PHIL 103

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC: ARGUMENT AND EVIDENCE

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Introduction to the techniques of critical thought including language analysis, inductive and deductive logic, symbolic logic and the development of scientific method.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


PHIL 103 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5082
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


PHIL 105

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is an introduction to ethics focusing on the analysis of the basic ideas and principles underlying moral conduct. Theories such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and many others will form the basis of the course. Specific ethical problems arising in disciplines such as business, health care, administration of justice, and politics, as well as specific ethical problems confronting individuals, will also be addressed in this course.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


PHIL 105 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5086
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5088
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here


PHIL 112

3 UNITS

PHILOSOPHY IN LITERATURE

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course addresses ethical and metaphysical themes as presented in literature from the classical to the modern period. Philosophical problems such as freedom and determinism, the nature of virtue, the meaning of death, and the individual's relationship to the state and the structure of reality are explored through the encounter with novels, plays, short stories, and film.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


PHIL 112 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5090
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


PHIL 180

3 UNITS

DEATH AND DYING

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is a study of dying, death, and bereavement. Medical, ethical, legal, philosophical, and religious considerations will be explored (also offered as RELIG 180).

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


PHIL 180 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5094
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


POLITICAL SCIENCE

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POLIT 100

3 UNITS

AMERICAN POLITICS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Basic introduction to American government and politics designed to meet the state requirement in United States and California constitution and government, primarily concerned with American national government. Includes an introduction to democratic political theory, the scope of modern government, and state and local government in California.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


POLIT 100 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5450
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5466
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5470
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5472
Section Number: 73
Online Web Site: Click Here


PSYCHOLOGY

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PSYCH 100

3 UNITS

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course surveys the nature of human behavior and examines theories and principles pertaining to the topics of experimental design, perception, thinking, learning, personality, psychological testing, emotion and motivation. Includes essential features of the biological and neurological bases of behavior.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfer to CSU, *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


PSYCH 100 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5526
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5528
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5530
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5532
Section Number: 73
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5534
Section Number: 74
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5536
Section Number: 75
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5538
Section Number: 76
Online Web Site: Click Here


PSYCH 100H

3 UNITS

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - HONORS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course surveys the nature of human behavior and examines of theories and principles pertaining to the topics of experimental design, perception, thinking, learning, personality, psychological testing, emotion and motivation. Includes essential features of the biological and neurological bases of behavior. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


PSYCH 100H is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5562
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


PSYCH 111

3 UNITS

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: LIFESPAN

PREREQUISITE: PSYCH 100 or PSYCH 100H.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is a survey of lifespan developmental psychology from conception through aging. The focus is on five areas: (1) physical development, (2) social development, (3) cognitive development, (4) personality development, and (5) current theory and research which contribute to an understanding of human development over the lifespan.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


PSYCH 111 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5570
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


RADIO, TELEVISION, AND FILM

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RTVF 104

3 UNITS

BASIC WRITING FOR BROADCASTING

PREREQUISITE: ENGL 914
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course provides instruction and practice in writing and editing news for radio and television, including rewriting from wire copy, newspapers, and documents. Topics include how to write for speaking, writing objectively, journalism ethics, and legal issues such as libel and right to privacy.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


RTVF 104 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5582
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


RTVF 106

3 UNITS

MEDIA WRITING

PREREQUISITE: ENGL 914
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Introduction to the techniques of narrative and documentary writing and scripting. Course includes the analysis and writing of radio, television, and film materials as well as storytelling and screenwriting.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


RTVF 106 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5584
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


RTVF 120

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO RADIO PRODUCTION

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 1 contact hour per week and
LABORATORY: 6 contact hours per week.

This course is an introduction to the principles of radio and audio aesthetics and production. It provides laboratory practice in conceiving, scripting, developing, and producing a variety of radio programs using a range of field and studio equipment including emerging digital technology.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


RTVF 120 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5586
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


RTVF 121

3 UNITS

DIGITAL AUDIO POST PRODUCTION

PREREQUISITE: RTVF 120.
LECTURE: 2 contact hour per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week.

This post production course provides specialized training in digital audio work stations and synchronization with the visual image for radio, television, film, and multimedia. Topics include the use of audio post production techniques and the skills necessary to compete in the entertainment, communications, and multimedia industries.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


RTVF 121 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5587
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


RTVF 221

3 UNITS

BROADCAST STATION MANAGEMENT

PREREQUISITE: RTVF 120 or RTVF 130 or RTVF 133.
LECTURE: 2 contact hours per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week

This course deals with radio and television station management functions, models, and operations. Students will program and manage the student radio and television stations and produce remote broadcasts. Students gain experience in station management by serving as the program director, music director, production supervisor, and on-air announcers. Students will develop an understanding of the operation of radio and television stations, audience rating methods, and their impact on programming design.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


RTVF 221 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5610
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5608
Section Number: 74
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5612
Section Number: 75
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5614
Section Number: 76
Online Web Site: Click Here


RTVF 231

3 UNITS

ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION

PREREQUISITE: RTVF 131 and RTVF 230
LECTURE: 1 contact hour per week and
LABORATORY: 6 contact hours per week.

In this second-level course students plan, produce, write, shoot, and edit television programs using both studio production and single video camera and editing equipment. The course includes hands-on experience using remote video cameras, and linear and nonlinear editing equipment. Students will create their own video productions, individually and in teams.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


RTVF 231 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5616
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


READING AND STUDY SKILLS

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READ 015

4 UNITS

PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE READING

PREREQUISITE: READ 950 or eligibility for READ 015 as determined through the SBVC assessment process.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week and
LABORATORY: 3 contact hours per week.

Designed to foster general reading improvement with an emphasis on reading comprehension and vocabulary. Required laboratory practice assignments are based on diagnostic tests, which identify strengths and weaknesses.

Associate Degree Applicable


READ 015 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5650
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5652
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here


REAL ESTATE

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REALST 100

3 UNITS

REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Fundamentals of real estate covering basic laws and principles of California real estate. Includes the background and terminology necessary for advanced study of real estate. The California Real Estate Commission requires this course in order to take the State of California Real Estate Salesperson License exam.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU.


REALST 100 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5662
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5660
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here


REALST 200

3 UNITS

REAL ESTATE PRACTICE

PREREQUISITE: None.
DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORIES: REALST 100.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Day-to-day operations in real estate; overview of brokerage procedures and the various roles of the employee. Mandatory prerequisite to real estate broker’s examination.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU for elective credit only.


REALST 200 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5664
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


REALST 205

3 UNITS

REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL: RESIDENTIAL

PREREQUISITE: REALST 100
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course addresses purpose of appraisals, appraisal process and the different methods, approaches and techniques used to determine the value of various types of property. Successful completion of this course meets elective qualification for salesperson or broker licensing approval.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU for elective credit only.


REALST 205 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5666
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


RELIGIOUS STUDIES

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RELIG 100

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS STUDIES

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is an introductory study of religion, with emphasis on religious experience, the origins and function of religion, and the various modes of religious expression. Necessarily broad in scope, this course will draw on Eastern, Western, ancient, and modern religious phenomena to help students understand various religious components, such as myth, ritual, scripture, art, doctrine, and mysticism.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


RELIG 100 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5096
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


RELIG 100H

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS STUDIES - HONORS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is an introductory study of religion, with emphasis on religious experience, the origins and function of religion, and the various modes of religious expression. Necessarily broad in scope, this course will draw on Eastern, Western, ancient, and modern religious phenomena to help students understand various religious components, such as myth, ritual, scripture, art, doctrine, and mysticism. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging coursework.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


RELIG 100H is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5098
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


RELIG 101

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is an introduction to the major religious traditions of the world with an emphasis on the beliefs, practices, and histories of Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Taoism.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


RELIG 101 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5100
Section Number: 70
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OR

Reference Number: 5102
Section Number: 71
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RELIG 110

3 UNITS

TRIBAL AND ETHNIC RELIGIONS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

A comparative study of supernaturalism in primitive societies, both past and present including witchcraft, magic, totemism, mythology and ritual, nativistic movements, and the religious context of drug usage. Prehistoric religion will be examined, as well as the belief systems of selected tribal peoples. This course is also offered as ANTHRO 110.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


RELIG 110 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5106
Section Number: 70
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RELIG 135

3 UNITS

RELIGION IN AMERICA

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is an introduction to the diverse expression of religion in the United States. Although limited by the history and geography of one country, the course necessarily draws from religions around the globe to help students understand how religion has grown and developed in the U.S. So, this course deals with a wide variety of expressions of religion, including the Puritans, slave religion, the religious reform movements, the Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim communities, the African American religious experience, Eastern religions in America, and contemporary syncretistic religious movements.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


RELIG 135 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5108
Section Number: 70
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RELIG 150

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO MYTHOLOGY

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is an introduction to myth and its function in culture through an examination of creation stories, end-of-the world stories, hero stories, and trickster stories. Although focusing on the narrative expression of religion, this course necessarily draws from many traditions, including Native American, Greek, Roman, European, Islamic, Chinese, Hindu, and Japanese traditions of myth. In addition, this class will examine modern American myths.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


RELIG 150 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5110
Section Number: 70
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RELIG 175

3 UNITS

LITERATURE AND RELIGION OF THE BIBLE

PREREQUISITE: ENGL 101.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

The English Bible as literature and as religion including an examination of the types of literature found in the Bible, the historical and religious context in which the literature was developed and an extensive reading of the two testaments. This course is also offered as ENGL 175.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


RELIG 175 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5112
Section Number: 70
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RELIG 176

3 UNITS

JESUS AND HIS INTERPRETERS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

A study of images and interpretations of Jesus with three principle divisions: Jesus and the gospels or biblical tradition; Jesus and the historians including the quest of historians and theologians for the Jesus of history; and Jesus and the arts (Jesus in art, music, film, and the literary arts, such as novels, poems, and plays).

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


RELIG 176 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5114
Section Number: 70
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RELIG 180

3 UNITS

DEATH AND DYING

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is a study of dying, death, and bereavement. Medical, ethical, legal, philosophical, and religious considerations will be explored (also offered as PHIL 180).

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


RELIG 180 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5118
Section Number: 70
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SOCIOLOGY

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SOC 100

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Examination of the social influences on human behavior focusing on American social patterns and process; structure and function; conflict and change in society; multicultural conflicts; and a comparison of these processes with international and global patterns.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfer to CSU, *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


SOC 100 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5720
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5722
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5724
Section Number: 72
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5726
Section Number: 73
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5728
Section Number: 74
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OR

Reference Number: 5730
Section Number: 75
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SOC 100H

3 UNITS

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY - HONORS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Careful examination of the social influences on human behavior focusing on social patterns and processes, structure and function, conflict and change in society and culture in general with emphasis on American institutions in a multicultural society and their relationship to global patterns. Enrollment limited to students eligible for the Honors Program.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfer to CSU, *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


SOC 100H is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5736
Section Number: 70
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SOC 110

3 UNITS

CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course is an analysis of issues of concern in American society with an emphasis on social institutions and other areas such as crime, racism, sexism, aging, substance abuse, divorce, social inequality, poverty and social change.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


SOC 110 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5738
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


SOC 130

3 UNITS

MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

A descriptive and analytical survey of the structure and process of contemporary families and marriages. Includes analysis of these relationships as intimate relationships and social institutions.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


SOC 130 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5740
Section Number: 70
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SOC 141

3 UNITS

RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

An analysis of the major sociological perspectives, race, and ethnic relations, domestic and global, with emphasis on the nature and trends in race/ethnic relations in American society and comparative cultures, focusing on inter-ethnic and inter-group conflicts.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


SOC 141 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5742
Section Number: 70
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SOC 145

3 UNITS

SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER

PREREQUISITE: None.
DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORIES: ENGL 015 or eligibility for ENGL 101.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Examines the changing roles of women and men in contemporary American society. A sociological and humanistic approach will be utilized to analyze gender roles in major social institutions: the family, religion, education, work, mass media, law, medicine, and political and economic structures.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


SOC 145 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5744
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here


SPANISH

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SPAN 101

5 UNITS

COLLEGE SPANISH I

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 5 contact hours per week.

In this course students will develop the ability to converse, read, and write in Spanish. The course includes the study of essentials of pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms and grammatical structures along with an introduction to the cultures of Spanish speaking countries. This course corresponds to the first two years of high school study.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


SPAN 101 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4882
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 4884
Section Number: 71
Online Web Site: Click Here


SPAN 102

5 UNITS

COLLEGE SPANISH II

PREREQUISITE: SPAN 101
LECTURE: 5 contact hours per week.

In this course students continue to develop conversational, reading and writing skills in Spanish with emphasis on past tense verbs, grammar, vocabulary expansion and the culture of Spanish speaking countries.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


SPAN 102 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 4900
Section Number: 70
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SPEECH

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SPEECH 100

3 UNITS

ELEMENTS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

Training in the application of the concepts, principles, and skills of effective speech communication situations and public speaking.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfer to CSU, *UC.
* Contact a counselor for details.


SPEECH 100 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5760
Section Number: 70
Online Web Site: Click Here

OR

Reference Number: 5780
Section Number: 71
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SPEECH 135

3 UNITS

MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

An exploration of the history, effects, and role of the mass media in the U.S. The major forms of mass communication are studied (television, radio, film, newspapers and magazines). Focuses on critical analysis of media messages, effects of media on individual and society, and theories of communication. Students move beyond being "consumers" of media to "analysts" of media.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


SPEECH 135 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5822
Section Number: 70
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SPEECH 174

3 UNITS

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

PREREQUISITE: None.
DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORIES: ENGL 015 or eligibility for ENGL 101 as determined through the SBVC assessment process.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course focuses on the communication behavior and values common to all cultures and ethnic groups and on the differences that insulate and divide people. Students will examine influences on the communication process, including stereotyping, perception, prejudice, values, expectations, etc. Students will learn to overcome the communication problems that can result when members of other cultures communicate by evaluating their own intercultural communication patterns and learning skills to increase their effectiveness. Students will also acquire a greater appreciation for others.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


SPEECH 174 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5826
Section Number: 70
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SPEECH 176

3 UNITS

GENDER DIFFERENCES IN COMMUNICATION

PREREQUISITE: None.
DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORIES: ENGL 015 or eligibility for ENGL 101 as determined through the SBVC assessment process.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

This course explores the gender differences evident in communication. Students will examine the theories concerning gender differences, issues of gender in a variety of contexts (families, relationships, the workplace, the media, school), and the differences in the communication patterns resulting from gender. Students will evaluate their own communication for evidence of gender patterns, and will discuss effective communication skills.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.


SPEECH 176 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5828
Section Number: 70
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OR

Reference Number: 5830
Section Number: 71
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WATER SUPPLY TECHNOLOGY

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WST 140

3 UNITS

WATER UTILITIES DISTRIBUTION I

PREREQUISITE: None.
LECTURE: 3 contact hours per week.

A general introduction to the principles and practice of hydraulics and water quality in the field of water supply distribution. Prepares students for the Department of Health Services (DHS) Grade I exam.

Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU as elective credit only.


WST 140 is offered during the Spring 2010 session. To register, copy down the following information before entering the online registration system:

Reference Number: 5914
Section Number: 70
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