2023-2024 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog 
    
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2023-2024 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information

A complete list of San Joaquin Delta College courses is provided.  In addition to being held on the Stockton campus, many of these courses are offered online, as hybrid classes, and at regional sites such as the South Campus at Mountain House and the Manteca Center. Check the current Schedule of Classes for details. 

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Chinese
  

  • CHIN 1 Elementary Chinese I

    Units: 5
    This course is an introduction to the Chinese language and Chinese cultures. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives, and artistic manifestations). It affords opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. Students will interact with authentic language in a cultural context. (UC, CSU)
  

  • CHIN 2 Elementary Chinese II

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: CHIN 1 Elementary Chinese I  or two years high school Chinese with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course develops proficiency in Mandarin listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on the advanced elementary level. It explores the cultures of China by analyzing behaviors, institutions, perspectives, and artistic manifestations. Students interact with authentic language in a cultural context. This course affords opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. (HBCSU, UC, CSU)

Civilization
  

  • CIVIL 3 Autobiography of Civilization

    Units: 3
    This course is a survey of the artistic traditions of our western cultural heritage. The arts including painting, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, drama, and literature are studied as vehicles in the search for meaning and value from the ancient world to modern times. Since CIVIL 3 and HUM 3 are cross listed courses, credit may be awarded for either CIVIL 3 or HUM 3 but not both. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • CIVIL /HUM 3 Autobiography of Civilization

    Units: 3
    This course is a survey of the artistic traditions of our western cultural heritage. The arts including painting, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, drama, and literature are studied as vehicles in the search for meaning and value from the ancient world to modern times. Since CIVIL 3 and HUM 3 are cross listed courses, credit may be awarded for either CIVIL 3 or HUM 3 but not both. (HBCU, UC, CSU)

Communication Disorders
  

  • COMM DIS 1A Introduction to Communication Disorders

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to introduce speech and language disorders in children and adults. Topics include speech, hearing, and language disorders, trends in Legislation and education, and a review of available community resources. The course provides information to the student exploring a career related to speech and language therapy. (CSU)
  

  • COMM DIS 1B Speech, Language and Hearing Development

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: COMM DIS 1A Introduction to Communication Disorders  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is the study of speech, language and hearing development across the normal human life span. It includes genetic, cultural, and social aspects of communication development. Theories of language acquisition are discussed. Phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic and pragmatic development will be considered and language sample analysis with typically developing children is practiced. (CSU)
  
  

  • COMM DIS 5 Therapy Materials and Procedures

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: COMM DIS 1B Speech, Language and Hearing Development  or COMM DIS 3 Therapy Analysis and Field Observation  with a grade of “C” or better, or
    Corequisites: COMM DIS 3 .
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission into the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program.
    This course is a survey of materials and procedures found in Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) clinical programs in public schools, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. Topics include record keeping, report writing, behavior modification techniques, computer assisted programs, International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), Code of Ethics, and state and national guidelines for speech therapy. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • COMM DIS 7 Service Delivery Issues for the SLPA

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: COMM DIS 3 Therapy Analysis and Field Observation  with a grade of “C” or better, or
    Corequisites: COMM DIS 3 .
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission into the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program.
    This course introduces principles and practices for management of individuals with communicative disorders including consideration for cultural and linguistic variations, an introduction to treatment and behavior management strategies related to Autism Spectrum Disorders and the needs of non-oral children and adults, as well as the preparation, use and maintenance of selected adaptive communication equipment. Legal and ethical considerations, requirements for employment in various work settings, including interdisciplinary and supervisory relationships, and scope of relationships are presented. State and national regulations, laws, and guidelines from professional organizations for Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPA) are also reviewed. (CSU)
  

  • COMM DIS 9 Remediation Techniques

    Units: 6-6.5
    Prerequisites: COMM DIS 3 Therapy Analysis and Field Observation , COMM DIS 5 Therapy Materials and Procedures , and COMM DIS 7 Service Delivery Issues for the SLPA  with a grade of “C” or better, or
    Corequisites: COMM DIS 5  and COMM DIS 7 .
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission into the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program.
    This course explores in-depth specific disorders of communication, with a focus on evidence-based practice. It covers remediation techniques and rationales for commonly used therapeutic approaches, assessment within the scope of SLPA practice, hearing screening, IPA transcription at the sentence level as well as principles of learning, data collection, clinical documentation, and record-keeping. This course provides supervised fieldwork experience assisting with the clinical management of persons with communicative disorders. There are opportunities to interact with clients/patients while implementing a prescribed treatment plan, and assisting with screening or evaluation under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist. The experience also includes opportunities for record-keeping and managing client data, setting up/preparing for sessions as needed, and performing various clerical duties as needed. All fieldwork is done in specified off-campus locations. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • COMM DIS 15 Selected Topics: Speech Language Pathology

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Department not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)

Communication Studies
  

  • COM ST 1A Public Speaking

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to explore the theory and techniques of public speaking in a democratic society. Discovery, development, and criticism of ideas in public discourse will be emphasized through research, reasoning, organization, composition, presentation, and evaluation of various types of speeches including informative and persuasive speeches. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID COMM 110)
  

  • COM ST 2 Oral Interpretation of Literature

    Units: 3
    This course is an introduction to performance studies. Analysis, appreciation, and application of theories of interpretive performance of various forms of literature including poetry, prose, and drama. Through selecting, reading, analyzing, editing and interpreting culturally diverse literature, students will better understand the structural and aesthetic components of narrative and performance. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID COMM 170)
  

  • COM ST 3 Interpersonal Communication

    Units: 3
    This course focuses on principles of verbal and nonverbal transactions that occur in relationships. Study of theory and research findings and their application to communication in interpersonal relationships in personal and professional contexts are addressed. This course is designed as an overview of interpersonal communication including analysis of relationships with family, friends, significant others, acquaintances, and co-workers. Practical application of skills for effective interpersonal communication with others is emphasized in face-to-face, supervised interactions, and computer-mediated communication and includes understanding the significance of psychological, sociological, and anthropological research, nonverbal communication, resolving conflicts and intercultural differences. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID COMM 130)
  

  • COM ST 4 Introduction to Human Communication

    Units: 3
    This introductory communication course focuses on the basic foundations of interpersonal communication, small group communication and public speaking. Students will be introduced to the breadth of the communication discipline. Additionally, students will examine and practice human communication principles and theories, at a basic level, to develop critical thinking and communication competencies in a variety of contexts. (UC, CSU, C-ID COMM 115)
  

  • COM ST 5 Argumentation and Debate

    Units: 3
    This course is a study of the methods of critical inquiry and advocacy. Students will identify fallacies in reasoning and language, test evidence and evidence sources, advance a reasoned position, and defend and refute arguments. Analysis, presentation, and evaluation of oral and written arguments will be completed. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID COMM 120)
  

  • COM ST 6 Workplace Communication

    Units: 3
    This is the study and application of effective workplace communication. The focus of this course will be on mastering communication skills related to workplace day-to-day interactions, group discussions, written documents, oral presentations, and job interviewing. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • COM ST 7 Intercultural Communication

    Units: 3
    This course is designed as an introduction to intercultural communication in domestic and/or global contexts. Influence of cultures, languages, and social patterns on how members of groups relate among themselves and with members of different ethnic and cultural groups, theory and knowledge of effective communication within and between cultures, and appreciation and comparison of communication among diverse groups within the larger context of American culture are included. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID COMM 150)
  

  • COM ST 8 Small Group Communication

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to explore the principles of communication in a variety of group contexts. Theory, application, and evaluation of group communication processes, including oral communication (including group and individual informative and persuasive presentations), problem solving, conflict management, decision making, and leadership will be covered. (HBCU, UC, CSU, C-ID COMM 140)
  

  • COM ST 11 Intracultural Communication

    Units: 3
    Intracultural Communication is designed to explore multicultural communication within the national culture. The course content includes a wide range of perspectives to provide an informed discussion about the similarities and differences among cultural groups. The lectures, discussions and films explore topics including: ethnicity, race, (dis)ability, social class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and identity politics and how these issues affect intracultural communication. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • COM ST 12 Introduction to Persuasion

    Units: 3
    Introduction to Persuasion will examine historical and contemporary approaches to persuasive messages throughout time. It will also focus on the presentation of persuasive appeals, and learning to construct, deliver, and critique persuasive messages. (UC, CSU, C-ID COMM 190)
  

  • COM ST 13 Readers Theater

    Units: 3
    This course is a study of the principles and dynamics of group performances. It includes an emphasis on theories and techniques used to prepare Readers Theater productions. Using prose, poetry, and dramatic literature, students will create, analyze, stage, and perform Readers Theater material. (UC, CSU)
  

  • COM ST 14 Statistical Analysis for Communication

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or appropriate placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process . 
    This course provides an introduction to basic statistical concepts and applications in communication research. Students will be exposed to principles and procedures involved in quantitative data analysis. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • COM ST 15 Selected Topics: Communication Studies

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed for the student who wishes to explore special topics while refining communication skills. Specific topics appear in the semester schedule of classes. (CSU)
  
  

  • COM ST 52 Speech Activities and Advocacy

    Units: 1-3
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course is designed to provide academic credit for participation in community speech activities and intercollegiate speech tournaments, workshops, and intramural speech activities. The student researches, writes, develops programs, works on debate and extemporaneous speech files, and delivers public speaking assignments including but not limited to debates, public speaking activities, oral interpretation of literature, and readers’ theatre. This course is repeatable per Title 5 section 55041(a)(3). (CSU, C-ID COMM 160B)

Computer Network Technology
  

  • CNT 30A Introduction to Computer Networks

    Units: 4
    This course covers the first of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification and the fundamentals of networking, including the OSI model and industry standards, concepts, network topologies, cabling, network hardware, basic network design, LANs, and network configuration and troubleshooting. It will also cover TCP/IP basics, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, VLSM, CIDR, subnetting, router IOS and configuration, switching concepts, CDP and CSMA-CD. Students will get hands-on experience configuring Cisco routers and switches. Students should have strong basic computer skills and knowledge of Internet use. (CSU)
  

  • CNT 30B Routing and Switching Essentials Computer Networks

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: CNT 30A Introduction to Computer Networks  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of Cisco routers and switches. It includes router and routing concepts and terminology OSPF, RIP, EIGRP routing protocols, distance vector and link state routing, routing theory, TCP/IP basics, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Mask, CIDR (Classless Inter-domain Routing), router IOS (Internetwork Operating System) and configurations, switching concepts, CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol) and CSMA-CD. Students will get hands-on experience configuring Cisco routers and switches. (CSU)
  

  • CNT 30C Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: CNT 30B Routing and Switching Essentials Computer Networks  with a grade of “C” or better or ICND 1, CCNA industry Certification.
    This course describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks. Students will implement the OSPF dynamic routing protocol, identify and protect against cybersecurity threats, configure access control lists (ACLs), implement Network Address Translation (NAT), and learn about WANs and IPsec VPNs. Students will also learn about QoS mechanisms, network management tools, network virtualization, and network automation. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • CNT 30D Enterprise Networking

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: CNT 30C Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation  with a grade of “C” or better or ICND-1, CCNA Certification.
    This course covers the architecture, components, operations, and security to scale for large, complex networks, including wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) concepts. It emphasizes network security concepts and introduces network virtualization and automation. In addition, it covers concepts and configuration of OSPFv2, IPv4 ACLs, NAT, DHCP, and SLAAC on enterprise network devices. Students learn how application programming interfaces (API) and configuration management tools enable network automation. This is one of four courses that prepare students for the CCNA exam. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • CNT 30E Network Hardware Application

    Units: 2
    Advisories: CNT 30D  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides a study in practical applications of networking techniques for Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN). Topics include planning, installing, and maintaining a LAN/WAN, responsibilities of the system administrator, and human implications. This course provides hands-on training in LAN/WAN applications and network administration. Applications include wireless access, peer-to-peer communication, web base cameras, and voice/data wiring. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • CNT 32A Enterprise Networking ENCOR

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: CNT 30D Enterprise Networking  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course covers the architecture, components, operations, and security to scale for large, complex networks, including wide area network (WAN) technologies and quality of service (QoS) concepts. It emphasizes network security concepts and introduces network virtualization and automation. The course also covers concepts and configuration of OSPFv2, IPv4 ACLs, NAT, DHCP, and SLAAC on enterprise network devices. Students learn how application programming interfaces (API) and configuration management tools enable network automation. This is one of three courses that prepare students for the CCNA exam. (CSU)
  

  • CNT 34 CCNP Security

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: CNT 30D Enterprise Networking  with a grade of “C” or better or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Industry Certificate.
    This course will teach students to design and implement security solutions that will reduce the risk of revenue loss and hardware vulnerability. The course will introduce network security and overall security processes with particular emphasis on security technologies, products and solutions, firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration and maintenance, and securing the network at layers 2 and 3 of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model. This course prepares the students for industry professional level certification such as the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Security) Certification. (CSU)

Computer Science
  

  • CS 11 Fundamentals of Computer Science

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the hardware, software, terminology, and uses of modern computer systems. Sociological, physiological, and psychological impacts of computers and technological changes are included. Computer programming and the use of word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database, and presentation software are introduced. (UC, CSU)
  

  • CS 12 Introduction to Management Information Systems

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CS 11 Fundamentals of Computer Science  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an examination of information systems and their role in business. It focuses on information systems, database management systems, networking, e-commerce, ethics and security, computer systems hardware and software components. The course also addresses application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions to business problems. (UC, CSU, C-ID ITIS 120, C-ID BUS 140)
  

  • CS 15 Selected Topics: Computer Science

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Computer Science not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  

  • CS 16 Introduction to Game Design

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CS 11 Fundamentals of Computer Science  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: CSP 17  or CSP 31A  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to current and future techniques for electronic game design and programming. Topics include graphics, game programming, game engines, motion control, narrative in games, game interfaces, artificial intelligence, music and sound, mobile games, “Serious Games” and social and interface issues of multi-user play. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • CS 22 Computer Interface and Web Design

    Units: 3
    Advisories: CSW 23  or CSW 39  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to the study of human/computer interface design and web page design. Topics covered include mental models, understanding users, interaction design principles, use of control elements and menus, designing for different needs, and similar topics. Computer laboratory assignments are required. (CSU)
  

  • CS 32 Introduction to Computer Operating Systems

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CS 11 Fundamentals of Computer Science  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to the inner workings of an operating systems. It covers how memory is allocated in main memory and secondary memory, how programs are executed as processes and threads, multitasking and multiprocessing, networking, distributed systems, system performance, and security. Students will study various examples of an operating system such as Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS or the Google Android operating system. (UC, CSU)
  

  • CS 33 Systems Analysis and Design

    Units: 3
    This course is an introduction to systems analysis and design. (UC, CSU)
  

  • CS 42 Introduction to Unix/Linux

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CS 11 Fundamentals of Computer Science  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to the Linux and UNIX operating systems primarily focused on command line usage. It covers history, kernel, file systems, shells, command-line tools, and user utilities. It also introduces students to the fundamentals of shell programming, processes, communications, and basic security. (CSU)
  

  • CS 50SS Special Studies: Computer Science

    Units: 1-4
    Prerequisites: CS 11 Fundamentals of Computer Science  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: A student must have completed a minimum of 12 units at the District and have a 2.5 minimum overall grade point average within the course discipline. In addition, an independent study contract must be signed by the student, instructor of record, and dean who will certify the student is qualified for enrollment and a grade of “C” or better in at least one course in any CS, CSA, CSP, CSN or CSW discipline for follow-up study.
    This course is designed for the student of Computer Science who is qualified to do advanced work to expand his/her knowledge beyond the established curriculum. The student selects or is assigned a project approved by a faculty member and the Dean. The student pursues the project through individual laboratory effort, research, or other advanced study and reports progress at scheduled meetings with the faculty member. (CSU)
  

  • CS 55 Discrete Structures for Computer Science

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CSP 31A C++ Programming I  or CSP 26A Java Programming  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: MATH 1 , MATH 38A , or MATH 39  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to the discrete structures used in Computer Science with an emphasis on their applications. Topics covered include: functions, relations and sets; basic logic; proof techniques; basics of counting; graphs and trees; and discrete probability. (UC, CSU, C-ID COMP 152)
  

  • CS 56 Networking Essentials

    Units: 3
    Advisories: CS 11  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a general introduction to current network technologies for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and the Internet. The course includes an introduction to the hardware, software, terminology, components, design, and connections of a network, as well as the topologies and protocols for LANSs. This course includes LAN-user concepts and the basic functions of system administrations and operation. (CSU)
  

  • CS 69V Internship: Computer Science

    Units: 1-4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Students must enroll in a minimum of one course at San Joaquin Delta College in a discipline related to their work experience. This course may be taken concurrently or may have been taken in the semester immediately prior.
    This course is designed for the student participating in an occupational work experience or internship in computer science. Application of discipline-related skills and knowledge are emphasized. Each student is engaged in specific on-the-job learning activities under the supervision of a work site supervisor and a college internship instructor. Students must work 75 paid or 60 non-paid hours per unit earned. To register, complete an application form available at the Occupational Work Experience (OWE) Office, Holt 140. (CSU)
  

  • CS 76 Selected Topics: Computer Science

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Computer Science not already covered by the existing curriculum.
  

  • CS 98V Work Experience: Computer Science

    Units: 1-4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Students must enroll in a minimum of one course at San Joaquin Delta College in a discipline related to their work experience. This course may be taken concurrently or may have been taken in the semester immediately prior.
    This course is designed for the student participating in an occupational work experience or internship in Computer Science. Application of discipline-related skills and knowledge are emphasized. Each student is engaged in specific on-the-job learning activities under the supervision of a work site supervisor and a college internship professor. Students must work 75 paid or 60 non-paid hours per unit earned. To register, complete an application form available at the Occupational Work Experience (OWE) Office, Holt 140.

Computer Science Applications
  

  • CSA 15 Selected Topics: Computer Science Applications

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized area of Computer Science Applications not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  

  • CSA 20 Computer Information Systems Applications

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to introduce the student to a microcomputer and the PC based programs such as Internet Explorer, Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word (word processor), Excel (spreadsheet), and PowerPoint (presentation graphics). (CSU)
  

  • CSA 35 Multimedia Presentations

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to introduce concepts required for creating business presentations with text, graphics, and multimedia capabilities. Presentation layout and design techniques are emphasized. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • CSA 71 Microsoft Windows

    Units: 1
    This course is designed to present beginning and intermediate topics in the use of the Microsoft Windows operating system. These topics include: exploring the desktop; working with windows; examining system properties; exploring disk organization; managing files; using accessories (calculator, WordPad, and Paint); controlling print features; copying, moving, exchanging, and sharing data; and running applications.
  

  • CSA 75 Selected Topics: Computer Science Applications

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Computer Science Applications not already covered by the existing curriculum.

Computer Science Cybersecurity
  

  • CSC 32 Ethical Hacking

    Units: 3
    Advisories: CS 56  and CSN 40  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to the ethical and legal issues pertaining to network and computer security testing. Students will explore an introduction to the hacking methodology and network penetration testing using industry-recognized tools. Hands-on assignments will be used to help students develop introductory technical skills relevant to entry-level cybersecurity professionals, including demonstration of tools that can be used to gain information about a computer network, web applications, and databases. This course is intended for students with computer experience and an interest in cyber defense for private organizations. (HBCU, CSU)

Computer Science Networking
  

  • CSN 15 Selected Topics: Computer Science Networking

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Computer Science Networking not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  

  • CSN 40 Information Security Fundamentals

    Units: 3
    Advisories: CS 56  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of Information Security and Assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. Students will be exposed to the spectrum of Security activities, methods, methodologies, and procedures. Coverage will include inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets, and examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, technical and managerial responses and an overview of the Information Security Planning and Staffing functions. (CSU)
  

  • CSN 58A Introduction to Desktop Operating Systems

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CS 56 Networking Essentials  with a grade of “C” or better.
    In this course, students learn to install and configure the current Windows client workstation for a professional business network using virtualization and/or online using virtual labs. Students install applications and learn to configure laptop computers. Course content follows the Microsoft Official Academic course curriculum and is intended to prepare students to take the Microsoft client component of the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), or the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification exam. Topics include creation of user and group accounts, group policies, administrating access to shared resources, configuration of hardware devices, monitoring of system resources, troubleshooting, and ensuring data integrity and security. (CSU)
  

  • CSN 58B Installation and Configuring Windows Server

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CS 56 Networking Essentials  or CSN 58A Introduction to Desktop Operating Systems  or CNT 30A Introduction to Computer Networks  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course prepares students for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification, the first of a series of three exams, which validate the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server Infrastructure into an existing enterprise environment. This course focuses on skills for real jobs and prepares students to master core services such as Active Directory and networking services. This course also covers such skills as: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects, Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration, Implementing Local Storage, Implementing File and Print Services, Implementing Group Policy, and Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V. (CSU)
  

  • CSN 58C Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CSN 58B Installation and Configuring Windows Server  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: CSN 58A  with a grade of “C” or better.
    The Administering Windows Server course prepares students for the second of three exams required for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification. The three MCSA exams collectively validate the skills and knowledge necessary for implementing, maintaining, and provisioning services in a Windows Server environment. This course prepares students to prove mastery of services such as user and group management, network access, and data security. In addition, this course also covers: Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure, Managing User and Service Accounts, Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services, Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS, Remote Access, Network Policy Server Role, Optimizing File Services, Increasing File System Security, and Implementing Update Management. (CSU)
  

  • CSN 58D Implementing Windows Active Directory Services

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CSN 58B Installation and Configuring Windows Server  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: CSN 58C  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course prepares students for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification, the third of a series of three exams, which validates the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server Infrastructure into an existing enterprise environment. The three MCSA exams collectively validate the skills and knowledge necessary for implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server environment. This course focuses on skills for real jobs and prepares students to master Advanced Windows Server Services such as tasks necessary to deploy, manage, and maintain a Windows Server infrastructure. This course also includes these topics: Implementing Advanced Network Services, Implementing Advanced File Services, Implementing Dynamic Access Control, Implementing Network Load Balancing, Implementing Failover Clustering, Implementing Disaster Recovery, Implementing Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), and Implementing Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS). (CSU)
  

  • CSN 60 Network Security

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CS 56 Networking Essentials  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course teaches students how to design network security through lectures, discussions, paper exercises, and lab projects. Students will learn how to assemble a design team and how to analyze current business and technical environments. In addition, they will learn how to design a security solution, a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and network services security. Students will also learn to create security solutions for access between networks, as well as in a heterogeneous network environment. They will learn how to create an application-level security plan and how to create a security implementation plan. (CSU)
  

  • CSN 75 Selected Topics: Computer Science Networking

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Computer Science Networking not already covered by the existing curriculum.

Computer Science Programming
  

  • CSP 15 Selected Topics: Computer Science Programming

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Computer Science Programming not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  

  • CSP 17 Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies

    Units: 3
    Advisories: Successful completion of Beginning Algebra or appropriate placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process .
    This course introduces the student to the basics of programming logic and algorithm design and development. Students will learn the basic constructs of programming, including variables, constants, expressions, control structures, functions and arrays. (UC, CSU, C-ID COMP 112)
  

  • CSP 25 Assembly Language Programming

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CS 11 Fundamentals of Computer Science  and CSP 17 Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course introduces students to the organization and behavior of real computer systems at the assembly language level. The mapping of statements and constructs in a high-level language onto sequences of machine instructions is studied, as well as the internal representation of simple data types and structures. Numerical computation is examined, noting the various data representation errors and potential procedural errors. (UC, CSU, C-ID COMP 142)
  
  

  • CSP 26B Data Structures with Java

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CSP 26A Java Programming  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course applies object-oriented techniques for systematic problem analysis and the managing of program complexity using abstraction. Specification, design, coding, testing, and documentation of large multi-file programs are covered. It uses advanced language features such as classes, strings, non-text files, pointers, and recursion. Abstract data types such as stacks, queues, lists, binary trees, heaps/priority queues, hash tables, and graphs are examined. Various sorting and searching algorithms are presented and analyzed using Big-O notation. (UC, CSU, C-ID COMP 132)
  
  

  • CSP 31B C++ Programming II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CSP 31A C++ Programming I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course addresses application of software engineering techniques to the design and development of large programs using C++, data abstraction and structures, and associated algorithms. (UC, CSU, C-ID COMP 132)
  

  • CSP 32A C# Programming

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CS 11  and CSP 17  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to introduce the student to programming skills using the object oriented programming language C#. Topics such as event-driven programming, standard controls, and objects are included. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • CSP 43A Database Design and Implementation Using Oracle

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CS 11 Fundamentals of Computer Science  or CSA 20 Computer Information Systems Applications  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to the design and implementation of a database using the Oracle Relational Database Management System (RDBMS). The database design and conceptual modeling is accomplished by analyzing various business scenarios and creating a data model, a conceptual representation of an organization’s information. By analyzing the detailed data requirements of each operating unit and creating conceptual models, students learn how large, complex and dynamic organizations operate. The implementation of the database design will be accomplished by using SQL, the industry-standard database programming language, and Oracle RDBMS. (CSU)
  

  • CSP 43B Oracle: PL/SQL Programming

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CSP 43A Database Design and Implementation Using Oracle  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to Procedural Language (PL), which is an extension of Structured Query Language (SQL) studied in CSP 043A. Students will learn procedural logic constructs such as variables, constants, conditional statements and iterative controls, PL/SQL block structure, PL/SQL packages, dynamic SQL, and database triggers that are used to execute code automatically. Advanced data types, such as user-defined record types and multi-media file types, will also be addressed. In addition, students will learn how to manage object dependencies. The Oracle Application Express, which is a browser-based development environment, will be used for writing PL/SQL code. (CSU)
  

  • CSP 45 Web Database Programming with PHP and MySQL

    Units: 3
    Advisories: CS 11  or CSP 43A  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to creating a dynamic website using PHP and MySQL. Students will learn about client/server data processing, relational database concepts, an introduction to structured query language using MySQL, PHP scripting, and the use of HTML in database programming. (CSU)

Computer Science Web Design
  

  • CSW 15 Selected Topics: Computer Science Web Design

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Computer Science Web Design not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  

  • CSW 21 Interactive Website Development

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CSW 23 Basic Website Design  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a continuation from work done in CSW 23. Topics include using JavaScript to add functionality to web pages, create dynamic web pages, implement web page interactivity and manipulate Javascript Document Object Model (DOM). Laboratory projects include integrating JavaScript into HTML files to create special functions such as pop-up windows, adding scrolling messages, adding images and forms, creating and modifying cookies, using frames and objects, and detecting keystrokes in a browser. Will also use JQuery, JSON and Node.js. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • CSW 23 Basic Website Design

    Units: 3
    Advisories: CS 11  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course will provide a fundamental understanding of the methods and techniques of developing a simple to moderately complex website. Topics include: creating webpages with current standard webpage language (HTML), cascading style sheets (CSS), and Javascript. Exploration of incorporating images, audio/visual media and interactive tools like forms and image maps. This course prepares apprentice Web developers to identify the information needs of a client, design appropriate WWW solutions, and implement them. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • CSW 38 Web Animation

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of incorporating animation, sound, graphics, and interactivity into Web pages using the HTML Canvas tag. The student explores the ins and outs of Canvas’ capabilities to create and manipulate web page animation and interactivity using Javascript. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • CSW 39 Dreamweaver

    Units: 3
    Advisories: CS 11  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide the student an understanding of the Dreamweaver web publishing tool used to develop a website. Topics will include Dreamweaver’s workspace, formatting, tables, forms, images, frames, style sheets, layers, behaviors, timelines, and libraries. The student will also learn web architecture as applied to navigation, content, and platform issues. (CSU)
  

  • CSW 75 Selected Topics: Computer Science Web Design

    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Computer Science Web Design not already covered by the existing curriculum.

Construction Technology: Apprenticeship
  

  • A-CON 87B Related Math and Rigging

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of fundamental mathematics, pipe and pipe fitting measurement, drawing interpretation, plan reading and rigging skills necessary for the plumbing and pipefitting industry.
  

  • A-CON 88A Drawing, Plan Reading and Science

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course is designed to provide students with the applied scientific principles utilized in plumbing systems. The course includes plumbing print reading, piping drawing, sketching, and writing specifications. A review of basic electricity is included. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.
  

  • A-CON 88B Welding

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of basic welding skills for steel plate and pipe. The course includes the basic theory, practice, and application of arc welding and oxy-acetylene cutting and welding. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.
  

  • A-CON 90A Advanced Plan Reading, Fixtures and Appliances

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge of plan interpretation skills, characteristics of fixtures, characteristics of appliances, and installation procedures for fixtures and gas appliances. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.
  

  • A-CON 90C Pipe Fitting Calculations

    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of advanced layout techniques, medical gas installation requirements, and back flow prevention systems. This course also includes advanced print reading. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.

Counseling
  

  • COUN 5 Enhancing Self-Esteem, Cultural Awareness, and College Success

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to enable the student to focus on the development of self-esteem and personal responsibility leading to college success. The course includes discussions of cultural awareness and diversity. This course is also designed to enhance academic skills, and knowledge about campus resources. Other aspects covered are choosing a major, and career exploration. (HBCU, UC, CSU)
  

  • COUN 8 Education and Interpersonal Growth

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to foster personal development through a decision-making process. This includes self-awareness, value systems, patterns of communication, changing lifestyles, and how these factors impact a student’s education, growth, and goals. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • COUN 11 New Student Orientation

    Units: 0.5
    This is an eight-hour orientation for new and returning students. This course provides an overview of certificates, associate degrees and transfer requirements. Also, the course reviews the registration process and student services. Students create a one semester course list with a counselor. (UC, CSU)
  

  • COUN 13 Introduction to College & Educational Planning for ESL Students

    Units: 1
    This course is an introduction to the college experience and the educational planning process through counseling and advising for ESL (English as a Second Language) students. This course assists ESL students in the development of a comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP). The course topics include student services and resources, reviewing higher education systems and establishing academic and career goals. (CSU)
  

  • COUN 18A Single Parents as Students: Codependency Issues

    Units: 1
    This course is designed for Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) students enrolled in Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE). The goal of this course is to provide information on gaining self-awareness by understanding the roots of codependency and movement towards personal recovery. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • COUN 18B Single Parents as Students: Campus and Community Resources

    Units: 1
    This course is designed for the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) student enrolled in Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE). The student obtains educational support information through a series of campus and community presentations. The goal of this course is to empower the student to access the necessary resources to be successful in college. (CSU)
  

  • COUN 18C Single Parents as Students: Stress Management

    Units: 1
    This course is designed for the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) student enrolled in Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE). The goal of this course is to assist the student in lowering their level of stress by understanding, recognizing, and managing interpersonal stressors. (CSU)
  

  • COUN 19 Introduction to College and Educational Planning

    Units: 1
    This course is an introduction to the college experience and the educational planning process through counseling and advising. This course assists students in the development of a Student Education Plan (SEP). The course topics include student services and resources, reviewing higher education systems, and establishing academic and career goals. (CSU)
  

  • COUN 20 Transition to University Life

    Units: 1
    This course is designed to assist community college students with transferring to a public or private four-year university. The course provides students with information on higher education systems such as University of California (UC), California State University (CSU) and University of the Pacific. Students explore transfer options from academic, financial, and personal development perspectives. Topics include understanding admission requirements and deadlines, identifying financial aid resources, and housing options. Students will meet with a counselor and build an individual Student Education Plan (SEP) based on their educational and career goals. (CSU)
  

  • COUN 30 Career Self-Assessment

    Units: 1
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the career life planning process. The course emphasizes self-assessment as the first major step in the career life planning process. The student identifies his/her personality, values, interests, skills and accomplishments leading to potential career choices. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • COUN 31 Career Exploration

    Units: 1
    This course is designed to provide the student with opportunities to explore specific careers through the utilization of career resources. The course includes investigation of job duties, training, educational requirements, desired employee characteristics, salary ranges, and future employment trends. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • COUN 32 Career Information Interviewing

    Units: 1
    This course is designed to assist the student in obtaining career information directly from individuals employed in areas of student’s career interest by conducting information interviews. The course includes information on how to create a networking system, make initial contacts, prepare interview questions, direct the information interview, and analyze information obtained. (HBCU, CSU)
  

  • COUN 33 Job Seeking Skills

    Units: 1
    This course is designed to assist the student with development of successful job search techniques including networking, resume writing, and job interviewing skills. The course includes techniques on how to find and obtain a desired job. Information about the hidden job market is included. (CSU)
  

  • COUN 35 Extended Activities I: Choosing a Career Path

    Units: 0.5
    This course is designed for the student who seeks to further study, research, and choose a career path in a structured and supportive lab environment devoted to career and education resources. The student completes assignments that provide additional opportunities to self-assess, examine, and create a plan chosen from among his/her career options. Students may also participate in approved workshops and utilize campus and community resources. (CSU)
  

  • COUN 35B Pathway to Law Program Seminar: College Success and Counseling

    Units: 1
    This course provides students with an introduction to student learning expectations and the outcomes of higher education with regard to the law-related career and education plan identified by the students. Students will establish their Student Educational Plans, which will guide them toward completion of the required courses, and they will identify undergraduate transfer pre-requisites, as applicable. This course also develops the foundational knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a rigorous academic environment in the field of law, including through development of the Shultz Zedeck Lawyering Effectiveness Factors (Skills), such as information organization, management, communication, research and problem-solving skills, additional educational planning, and campus/community resource identification to be successful in their plan for higher education and a law-related career. (CSU)
  

  • COUN 36 Extended Activities II: Resources for Program Completion

    Units: 0.5
    Advisories: COUN 20  and COUN 35  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed for the student who seeks individualized assistance with various admission and graduation processes. The student completes assignments that may include self-assessment of academic and career interests in a structured and supportive lab environment devoted to career and transfer resources. Students may complete assignments that include identifying a college major, creating a UC TAP or CSU Mentor account, attending workshops, meeting with University Representatives, submitting applications, and participating in campus tours. (CSU)
  

  • COUN 70 Portfolio Development

    Units: 1
    This course is a preparation course for creating a portfolio to gain credit from experience. This course serves a multitude of other courses and programs and helps students to complete in a more timely fashion.
 

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