Administration of Justice 001: Introduction of Administration of Justice I 3 units - UC;CSU

This course presents an introduction to the administration of justice in the United States, its history, philosophy, sub-systems, roles of its members and their relationships. It also introduces theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation and looks at ethics, education, professionalism, and training in the system.

Art 103: Art Appreciation I 3 units - UC;CSU

This course is an introduction to world visual cultures. It involves a comparative study of the visual arts, from selected historical periods, designed to expand visual awareness and experience in order to increase one’s ability to understand and evaluate visual forms that are part of their environment.

Business 001: Introduction to Business 3 units - UC;CSU

Students engage in a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization’s policy and practices within the U.S. and global society. The course demonstrates how these influences impact the primary areas of business including: organizational structure and design, leadership, human resource management, risk management and insurance, organized labor practices, ethics and social responsibility, marketing, organizational communication, e-business/technology, entrepreneurship, legal, accounting, and financial practices, and the stock and securities market; and therefore how they affect a business’ ability to achieve its organizational goals.

Child Development 001: Child Growth and Development 3 units - UC;CSU

This is an introductory child development course that examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There is an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of growth and development at various stages.

Chicano Studies 002: The Mexican-American in Contemporary Society 3 units - UC;CSU

The course introduces the student to the major characteristics of the largest growing ethnic group in the United States. Special attention is given to the social, cultural, economic, and political elements which differentiate Mexican-Americans in relationship to other groups in American society.

Communication 001: Public Speaking 3 units - UC;CSU

In this course, training is offered in effective speech composition and delivery. The course assists in building confidence in the delivery of original presentations, acquaints students with the sources of speech materials, and develops discriminating listening through speech analysis.

Counseling 001: Introduction to College 3 units - UC;CSU

This course is designed to provide students with skills needed to succeed in college. Emphasis is placed on college policies and procedures, campus services and resources, study skills and time management. Additional topics include: Certificate, associate degree requirements, and transfer admission requirements.

Electrical Engineering Technology 123: Introduction to Arduino 2 units

In this course, students gain new skills in programming and electronics engineering. Arduino is a groundbreaking, open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. The Arduino board can read sensors, control motors and lights, and upload your hand-built code that interacts with the real world. Students learn the Arduino programming language, which is based on C/C++.

Health 011: Principles of Healthful Living 3 units - UC;CSU

This course develops health knowledge and values with the goal of promoting a high quality of life for each individual. Areas of focus include nutrition, physical fitness, communicable diseases and other major health problems consumer and environmental health, human sexuality and family life, mental and emotional health, tobacco, alcohol and drugs, aging, death and dying.

Marketing 001: Principles of Selling 3 units - CSU

This course covers the basic principles of selling with emphasis on the partnering process, with recognition of multiple sales models. Additionally this course focuses on the total go-to-market strategies. Emphasis is placed on person-to-person sales strategies and understanding buyers’ social styles, and recognizing multiple sales models.

Manufacturing and Industrial Technology  220 - Introduction to Robotics 3 units - CSU 

This introductory course in robotics emphasizes hands-on experience to build a basic functional robot. Students learn about electric motors, servos, sensors, switches, actuators, and their application in a robot. Students learn Basic Stamp computer programming and its integration into a working robotic unit. The course also includes mechanical assembly, connecting electronic components, wiring, and soldering, and testing.

Political Science 001: The Government of the United States 3 units - UC;CSU

This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States. Students study the theoretical foundations of American political institutions, the U.S. Constitution, the Constitution of California and Federal System including relations between state and federal governments. The structure, function, powers and politics of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the Federal government and California state government are also examined. Special topics include: civil liberties, civil rights, political parties, interest groups, media, public opinion, campaigns, the electoral process and the domestic and foreign policymaking processes. This course fulfills graduation requirements for the U.S. Constitution and California state and local government.

Psychology 001: General Psychology I 3 units - UC;CSU

This course introduces the scientific study of human behavior and experience, including research methods in psychology, the biological basis of behavior, learning and memory, motivation, theories of personality, psychological disorders and their treatments, and other selected topics.

Sociology 001: Introduction to Sociology 3 units - UC;CSU

This course is a general introduction to the subject matter, basic concepts and techniques of sociology as a social science. Patterns and origins of social behavior in a diverse society are analyzed

Theater Arts 260: Acting Fundamentals 3 units - UC;CSU

Students are introduced to the basics of the craft of acting through a structured sequence of lectures, discourse, and assignments regarding theories, steps, and techniques.