2018-2019 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog 
    
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2018-2019 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. Check the current Schedule of Classes for details. 

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English as a Second Language
  

  • ESL 086 Advanced English as a Second Language Speaking/Listening

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ESL 083 High-Intermediate English as a Second Language Speaking/Listening  with a grade of “CR” or better or Appropriate Level I placement based on the the current entry exam and multiple measures.
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Appropriate Level I placement based on the current entry exam and multiple measures or .
    Advisories: - Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL reading/writing course of the appropriate level (ESL 082 , ESL 085 , or ESL 088 ) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures.
    In addition, students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL grammar course of the appropriate level (ESL 081 , ESL 084 , or ESL 087 ) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures. This course is designed to develop listening comprehension and oral proficiency of academic and professional English for the non-native speaker, at the advanced level. Listening focuses on note-taking and comprehension of spoken English in academic and professional situations, media, and discussion. Speaking focuses on fluency of English speech, proficiency in clarifying and restating, and strategies for facilitating discussion. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.
  

  • ESL 087 Advanced English as a Second Language Grammar

    Units: 3
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Appropriate Level I placement based on the the current entry exam and multiple measures.
    Advisories: Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL Speaking/listening course of the appropriate level (ESL 080 , ESL 083 , or ESL 086 ) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures; in addition, students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL reading and writing course of the same level (ESL 088 ).
    This course enhances the student`s foundation in academic English in preparation for employment or for beginning a vocational or academic program. It focuses on advanced grammar and sentence combining, vocabulary, and paragraph and essay writing. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.
  

  • ESL 088 Advanced English as a Second Language Reading/Writing

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: ESL 085 High-Intermediate English as a Second Language Reading/Writing  with a grade of “CR” or better or appropriate Level I placement on the Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA) and multiple measures.
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Appropriate Level I placement on the the current entry exam and multiple measures.
    Advisories: Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL Speaking/listening course of the appropriate level (ESL 080  , ESL 083 , or ESL 086 ) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures; in addition, students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL grammar course of the same level (ESL 087 ).
    This course enhances the student`s foundation in English in preparation for employment or for beginning a vocational or academic program. It focuses on reading strategies, fluency, advanced vocabulary, comprehension, and paragraph and essay writing. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.

Family and Consumer Sciences
  

  • FCS 002 Life Management

    Units: 3
    This course is an introduction to life management skills, providing an understanding of personal development. Students will learn how to function effectively in society. Major topics include effects of cultural forces and future trends on values, goal setting, decision-making; and time, money, stress, and conflict management. Techniques for improving self-understanding and interpersonal relationships will also be discussed. (CSU)
  

  • FCS 003 Home Management and Finance

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to introduce basic home management principles that apply to personal and family finance. Study is given to consumer services available, to the understanding of consumer problems related to family finance management in the current economy, and to financial planning for the future. (CSU)
  

  • FCS 006 Nutrition

    Units: 3
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level II 2. Advisory Eligibility for ENG 001A .
    This course presents scientific concepts of nutrition related to the function of nutrients in basic life processes and current health issues with emphasis on individual needs. Emphasis is given to the role of food choices and physical activity on health, body weight, and risk of disease. Students undertake a self-study of personal dietary intake and habits compared to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. (CSU, UC)
  

  • FCS 015 Selected Topics: Family and Consumer Sciences

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of family and consumer sciences not already covered by existing curricula. (CSU)
  

  • FCS 019 Human Development

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: Reading Level II.
    This course is an integration of the physiological, cognitive, sociological, and psychological aspects of human development throughout the lifespan. The course is a study of the developmental tasks facing individuals at various points in the life cycle and the ways social interaction and cultural institutions shape the development of the individual. The course is designed as a foundation course for careers in educational, social service, psychological, and health fields. (UC, CSU)
  

  • FCS 023 Marriage and the Family

    Units: 3
    This course is an interdisciplinary approach to marriage and family interpersonal relationships, changing family roles, sexuality, cultural diversity of families, the family life cycle, parenthood, and contemporary family issues. Special emphasis is placed on making choices, communication in relationships, understanding flexibility in family structures, and resolving interpersonal problems. (CSU)
  

  • FCS 080 Selected Topics: Family and Consumer Sciences

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of family and consumer sciences not already covered by the existing curriculum. Units in this course do not count toward an associate degree.

Fashion
  

  • FASHION 002 Introduction to the Fashion Industry

    Units: 3
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level II.
    This course is an introduction to the fashion industry, providing an overview of how the business of business works, from raw materials to the production and retail distribution of fashion goods. The areas of fashion design, production, methods of predicting consumer demand, buying, pricing, retailing, and promoting fashion products are analyzed. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 004 Fashion Product Analysis

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to increase the student`s knowledge of fashion products in the market. Areas of production, content, use, value, durability, versatility, care and the price of goods will be evaluated. An in-depth analysis of apparel and accessories for women, men, and children, as well as cosmetics, is covered. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 006 Textiles

    Units: 3
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level II.
    This course is an introduction to textiles used in fashion and interiors. Natural and man-made fibers, yarns, fabric construction, coloring and finishing are examined. Emphasis is placed on fabric performance, serviceability, and the consumer`s role in the textile field. (UC, CSU)
  

  • FASHION 008 History of Fashion to the Twentieth Century

    Units: 3
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level II.
    This course is a survey of costume from ancient times to the twentieth century. The course uses an interdisciplinary approach to show how clothing is used as a universal means of symbolizing roles and social position, emphasizing the ways clothing communicates values and attitudes, and how costume is a reflection of trends in technology, music, literature, art, interior design and social values. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 009 History of Fashion from the Twentieth Century to Present

    Units: 3
    This course is a survey of fashion from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day. The course uses an interdisciplinary approach to show how clothing is used as a universal means of symbolizing roles and social position, emphasizing the ways clothing communicates values and attitudes, and how fashion is a reflection of trends in technology, music, literature, art, interior design and social values. Specific designers who influenced fashion of the past and present will be examined. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 010 Clothing and Culture

    Units: 3
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Advisory Reading Level II.
    This course is a study of clothing and its relationship to culture, society, and the individual. The psychological and sociological influences of dress, the physical aspects of appearance, and the influences of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and class on the development of personal identity are explored through the study of style in traditional cultures, popular culture and everyday life. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 015 Selected Topics: Fashion

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    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)
  

  • FASHION 018 Consumer Behavior in Fashion and Interiors

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 002 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  or ID 002 Introduction to Interior Design  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the important trends in consumer behavior in the fashion and interiors environments. Students will explore the factors that influence consumer purchases of fashion and home goods and patterns of purchasing behavior within the retail environment. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 019 Retailing Fashion and Interiors

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 002 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  or ID 002 Introduction to Interior Design  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides a multi-dimensional approach in educating students for careers in the fashion and interior retail industry by combining studies in business fundamentals with theory. All phases of retailing for fashion and interiors are covered, including business organization, buying, merchandising, marketing and consumer behavior. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 021 Trend Forecasting for Fashion & Interiors

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: FASHION 002 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  or ID 002 Introduction to Interior Design  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course will introduce students to forecasting and its use by the creative design industries with the aim of developing an intuitive and intellectual approach to predicting future trends, on both fashion and interiors, as well as consumer behavior and retailing. The course provides students with in-depth knowledge of the relationship between forecasting, trend prediction, marketing, economics and style movements. The student will develop research skills in historical context, consumer trends and buying patterns, fads, crazes and cults, all of which play a part in the analysis of style movements. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 022 Fashion Promotion and Marketing

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with different activities in fashion promotion and the marketing tools related directly to creating specific promotional strategies used in fashion environments. Students learn to develop an integrated marketing plan through a combination of advertising, direct mail, sales promotion, publicity, public relations, personal selling, special events, and visual merchandising. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 024 Visual Merchandising/Store Design I

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic techniques of effective visual merchandising and retail store design, including history, terminology, types, components, and the structure of visual merchandising products, departments and retail stores. Course activities include designing, constructing and installing visual displays and designing fashion-related retail store environments. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 028A Fashion Event Production

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 002 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  and FASHION 022 Fashion Promotion and Marketing  each with a grade of “C” or better and.
    This course is an overview of fashion event production, including market research, audience identification, visual merchandising, direct marketing, sponsorship, press releases, electronic media, publicity and advertising, and the primary purpose—merchandising the product through special events used in the fashion industry. All areas of event production planning from start to finish will be covered: planning through presentation to wrap-up and evaluation. Students will gain direct “hands-on” experience in the design, development, direction and co-ordination of all aspects required to produce a fashion production. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 028B Fashion Event Production Lab I

    Units: 1.5
    Prerequisites: FASHION 028A Fashion Event Production  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed for students who have completed FASHION 028A  and want to develop further the skills and techniques of event production management they were exposed to in FASHION 028A . The student will gain direct “hands-on” experience in the design, development, direction and co-ordination of all aspects required to produce fashion productions and events. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 030 Basic Industry Sewing

    Units: 3
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level II.
    This course introduces the student to the basic sewing techniques used in apparel design and production. Students learn to select and use sewing equipment, fabric and patterns, interpret and use commercial patterns, minor pattern adjustments. Students learn to use industry construction techniques on commercial sewing machines and sergers. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 031 Intermediate Industry Sewing

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 030 Basic Industry Sewing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to build on the skills learned in Fashion 30 by introducing intermediate industry sewing techniques, pattern fit and alterations, as well as applying and evaluating appropriate construction methods for garments. Unique fashion fabrics, linings and shaping materials are used. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 032 Advanced Industry Sewing

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 031 Intermediate Industry Sewing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides students with advanced methods, techniques, terminology, and equipment used specifically in sample room sewing (as opposed to home sewing), simulating mass production procedures and focusing on the application and evaluation of advanced industrial clothing construction techniques, pattern alterations, and fitting. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 033 Alterations and Fit

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 031 Intermediate Industry Sewing , one.
    This course is designed to provide the student with skills necessary to fit and alter ready-to-wear or custom garments to customer specifications. The student learns techniques for fitting garments to various body types and the skills for altering commercial and custom patterns, as well as operating home and commercial sewing machines, pressing equipment, and sewing tools. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 036 Flat Pattern I

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 030 Basic Industry Sewing , with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of the industry techniques of flat pattern-making and basic slopers for the bodice, sleeve, and skirt to standard sizes. Use of slopers as a foundation for designing workroom sample patterns for shirts, blouses, and skirts to industry sizes are discussed and analyzed. Students create style variations by manipulating basic pattern blocks which are transferred from sketches into usable first patterns for apparel productions. Sample garments are then created from the patterns. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 037 Flat Pattern II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 036 Flat Pattern I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a continuation of Fashion 36. Advanced flat patternmaking techniques are emphasized for both woven and knit fabrics. Students draft style variations for sportswear, activewear and outerwear designs using basic pattern blocks. First patterns are developed and sample garments constructed and tested for fit on industry dress forms. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 038 Fashion Design by Draping

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 031 Intermediate Industry Sewing , with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: FASHION 036  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of the development of fashion designs through draping fabric on dress forms. Students create patterns from completed drapes and construct slopers, samples and finished garments. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 042 Couture Techniques I-Embellishments

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 031 Intermediate Industry Sewing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level II.
    This course will provide students with instruction on the specialist hand stitching skills and decorative techniques of embellishments used in couture sewing. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 050H Special Studies: Fashion

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: FASHION 002 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  or FASHION 031 Intermediate Industry Sewing  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: A student must have completed a total of at least 12 units of transfer course work with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. In addition, an independent study contract must be completed by the student, faculty member, and Division Dean.
    This course is designed for the student qualified to do advanced work in fashion. The course includes research, directed reading, fieldwork or other advanced study which must be arranged and approved by the instructor and the division dean before enrolling in the course. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 051 Beginning Fashion Illustration

    Units: 2
    This course is designed to develop rendering skills necessary for the students pursuing a fashion design career. Emphasis is placed on developing basic techniques for drawing the fashion face and proportioned croqius, as well as rendering the figure, fashion garments and fabrics. Students will learn step-by-step techniques of rendering. It is recommended that students be able to read a ruler. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 052 Advanced Fashion Illustration

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: FASHION 051 Beginning Fashion Illustration  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides students with advanced graphic skills, including advanced techniques for croqius rendering and the figure in motion, fashion styles and fabrics, as well as flats used in marketing fashion to the retail trade. Advanced mediums, including pencil, water color, acrylic, colored pencil, and pens are explored. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 054 Collection Design and Production I

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: FASHION 031 Intermediate Industry Sewing , and FASHION 036 Flat Pattern I , and FASHION 051 Beginning Fashion Illustration , each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides students with the skills to produce a grouping of original apparel garments that would be showcased in an apparel collection. Students apply the skills obtained in previous design and pattern making classes in creating a collection of original garments aimed at a specific target market. Topics include designing a small collection, creating and modifying patterns, constructing original garments, and identifying target consumer markets. Finished collections are showcased on the runway in a fashion show. (CSU)
  

  • FASHION 055 Collection Design and Production II

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: FASHION 054 Collection Design and Production I , with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides students with advanced skills and experience to produce a grouping of original apparel garments that would be showcased in an apparel collection. Students apply the skills obtained in the previous Collection Design and Production class to the creation of a cohesive collection of original garments aimed at a specific target market. Topics include designing collections from an inspiration, creating and modifying patterns, constructing original garments, and identifying target consumer markets. Finished collections are showcased on the runway in a fashion show. (CSU)
  
  

  • FASHION 075 Selected Topics: Fashion

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Fashion not already covered by the existing curriculum.

Foster and Kinship Care
  

  • FKC 075 Selected Topics: Foster and Kinship Care

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Foster and Kinship Care not already covered by the existing curriculum.
  

  • FKC 096 Parenting Children in Foster and Relative Care

    Units: 0.5
    This course is a parenting approach to understanding and managing the care of foster, kinship/guardianship and adoptive children. Topics may include impact of placements, mental health and wellness, self-care, and healthy and unhealthy relationships. This course will apply toward mandated California foster parent continuing education requirements.
  

  • FKC 099L Parenting Premature and Chemically Exposed Infants

    Units: 0.5
    This course is designed to prepare the student for the responsibility of caring for premature and/or chemically exposed infants. Emphasis is placed on parenting foster and adoptive infants, and infants in the care of relatives. This course will apply toward annual foster parent continuing education requirements.
  

  • FKC 099M Parenting Children with Special Needs

    Units: 1
    This course is designed to enhance the skills of parents caring for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other learning disabilities; emotional disorders-including anxiety and depression; and physiological childhood illnesses and disabilities. Emphasis is placed on parenting foster and adoptive children, and children in the care of relatives. This course will apply toward annual foster parent continuing education requirements.
  

  • FKC 196 Parenting Children in Foster and Relative Care

    Units: 0
    This course is a parenting approach to understanding and managing the care of foster, kinship/guardianship and adoptive children. Topics may include impact of placements, mental health and wellness, self-care, and healthy and unhealthy relationships. This course will apply toward mandated California foster parent continuing education requirements.
  

  • FKC 199C Supporting Relationships Between Children and Their Families

    Units: 0
    This course is designed to identify the ongoing role birth families play in the development of foster and adoptive children. Methods for involving birth families in meeting children`s developmental needs will be outlined.
  

  • FKC 199F Using Discipline to Protect and Nurture

    Units: 0
    This course is designed to identify methods of discipline that can be utilized by foster and adoptive parents to protect, to nurture and to meet the developmental needs of children.
  

  • FKC 199G Promoting Children’s Personal and Cultural Identity

    Units: 0
    This course is designed to identify the importance of promoting the self-esteem of foster and adoptive children through personal history and culture. Techniques for promoting a positive sense of identity will be emphasized.
  

  • FKC 199L Parenting Premature and Chemically Exposed Infants

    Units: 0
    This course is designed to prepare the student for the responsibility of caring for premature and/or chemically exposed infants. Emphasis is placed on parenting foster and adoptive infants, and infants in the care of relatives. This course will apply toward annual foster parent continuing education requirements.
  

  • FKC 199M Parenting Children with Special Needs

    Units: 0
    This course is designed to enhance the skills of parents caring for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other learning disabilities; emotional disorders-including anxiety and depression; and physiological childhood illnesses and disabilities. Emphasis is placed on parenting foster and adoptive children, and children in the care of relatives. This course will apply toward annual foster parent continuing education requirements.

French
  

  • FREN 001 Elementary French I

    Units: 5
    This course is an introduction to the French language and French cultures/geographical area studies. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations). (UC, CSU)
  

  • FREN 002 Elementary French II

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: FREN 001 Elementary French I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a second semester introduction to the French language and French cultures/geographical areas. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations). (UC, CSU)
  

  • FREN 003 Intermediate French I

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: FREN 002 Elementary French II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to offer study at the intermediate level of the French language and French cultures/geographical area studies. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations). Efforts to improve reading and composition skills are based on both contemporary and traditional selection of literary texts. (UC, CSU)
  

  • FREN 004 Intermediate French II

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: FREN 003 Intermediate French I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to offer continued study at the intermediate level of the French language and French cultures/geographical area studies. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations). Efforts to improve reading and composition skills are based on both contemporary and traditional selection of literary texts. (UC, CSU)
  

  • FREN 005 Advanced French

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: FREN 004 Intermediate French II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide the student with a more detailed study of grammatical concepts, refinement of vocabulary and further practice in composition at a more advanced level. The student will continue the study of literature, culture and civilization. (UC, CSU)
  

  • FREN 015 Selected Topics: French

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of French not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  

  • FREN 036A Introductory French Conversation

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: FREN 001 Elementary French I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to strengthen fundamental communication patterns based on typical daily situations. (CSU)
  

  • FREN 036B Beginning French Conversation

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: FREN 002 Elementary French II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to achieve conversational ability based on typical daily situations. (CSU)
  

  • FREN 050H Special Studies: French

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: FREN 004 Intermediate French II  with a grade of “B” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: A student must have completed a total of at least 12 units of transfer course work with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. In addition, an independent study contract must be completed by the student, faculty member, and Division Dean.
    This course is designed to allow the student to do advanced work in the language. The course includes research, directed reading, field work, or other advanced study which must be arranged and approved by the instructor and the division dean before enrolling in the course. (CSU)
  

  • FREN 075 Selected Topics: French

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of French not covered by the existing curriculum. Units in this course do not count toward an associate degree.

Geography
  

  • GEOG 001 Physical Geography

    Units: 3
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level II.
    This course is designed as a study of the natural environment. Individual topics include maps, time zones, seasons, weather, climate, the hydrologic cycle, natural vegetation, soils and landforms. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 110)
  

  • GEOG 001L Physical Geography Laboratory

    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: GEOG 001 Physical Geography  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: GEOG 001 Physical Geography .
    This course is designed as a series of laboratory exercises involving weather, climate and landforms with emphasis on problem solving, map reading and landscape interpretation. The course correlates with topics from Physical Geography. Physical Geography Laboratory plus Physical Geography satisfies the laboratory science requirements for general education. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 111)
  

  • GEOG 002 Cultural Geography

    Units: 3
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level II.
    This course is designed as a systematic review of the major topics in human geography: population, culture, (race, language, religion, music), economic activities, settlement patterns, including urbanization, and political geography. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 120)
  

  • GEOG 003 Geography of California

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to introduce the student to California`s unique physical, cultural and economic environments. The emphasis is on the interactions of landforms, climate, natural vegetation, soils and resources with people. The diversity of geographic regions will be analyzed together with human modifications of the landscape. Also, California`s changing demographics will be examined in light of cultural and ethnic distributions and influences. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 140)
  

  • GEOG 010 World Regional Geography

    Units: 3
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level II.
    This course is designed to survey the physical, cultural, and economic geography of the world`s regions: Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania using a regional geographic approach. Current events and regional problems are examined. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 125)
  

  • GEOG 015 Selected Topics: Geography

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Geography not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  

  • GEOG 050H Special Studies: Geography

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: GEOG 001 Physical Geography  or GEOG 002 Cultural Geography  or GEOG 003 Geography of California  or GEOG 010 World Regional Geography  each with a grade of “B” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: A student must have completed a total of at least 12 units of transfer course work with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. In addition, an independent study contract must be completed by the student, faculty member, and Division Dean.
    This course is designed for the student qualified to do advanced work in geography. The course includes research, directed reading, fieldwork or other advanced study which must be arranged and approved by the instructor and the division dean before enrolling in the course. (CSU)
  

  • GEOG 075 Selected Topics: Geography

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Geography not already covered by the existing curriculum.

Geology
  

  • GEOL 001A Physical Geology w/Lab

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 090 Beginning Algebra  or higher-level Math (min C), or a minimum of Level 4 on the Math Skills assessment and ENG 079 Preparatory English  each with a grade of “C,” or better or higher-level ENG (min C), or a minimum of level 3 on the Composition/Writing Skills assessment.
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level II or higher.
    This course is an introduction to the principles of geology with emphasis on Earth processes. This course focuses on the internal structure and origin of the Earth and the processes that change and shape it. The laboratory component focuses on the identification of rocks and minerals, topographic and geologic map exercises demonstrating the work of water, wind, ice and gravity and effects of tectonic activity. Field trip(s) may be required. This course is designed for science majors. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 101)
  

  • GEOL 001B Historical Geology w/Lab

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: GEOL 001A Physical Geology w/Lab  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to Earth`s history and the life it supports. Subjects include geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet`s origin and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years. The laboratory component includes geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet`s origin and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 111)
  

  • GEOL 005 Earth Science

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH-080 Elementary Algebra (or higher MATH), or assessment Level 4 or higher on the Math placement test, AND ENG 079 Preparatory English  each with a grade of “C” or better (or higher ENG), or Composition Level 3 or higher.
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Reading Level II.
    This course is an introduction to the essentials of Earth Science including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. (UC, CSU, CID GEOL 120)
  

  • GEOL 005A Earth Science w/Laboratory

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 090 Beginning Algebra , or assessment Level 4 or higher on the Math placement test; and ENG 079 Preparatory English , each with a grade of “C” or better or Composition Level 3 or higher.
    This course is an introduction to the essentials of Earth Science with a laboratory. Topics include the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 121)
  

  • GEOL 005L Earth Science Laboratory

    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: GEOL 005 Earth Science  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: GEOL 005 Earth Science .
    This course is the laboratory component to the essentials of Earth Science including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 120L)
  

  • GEOL 015 Environmental Geology

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH 090  with a minimum grade of “C” or better or higher level math or level 4 or higher on the math placement test; ENG 079  with a minimum grade of “C” or better or higher level ENG or composition level 3 or higher.
    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Environmental Geology, including the interactions between and impacts of humans with the environment in a geologic context. The course emphasizes the Earth system and connections between the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. (UC, CSU, CID GEOL 130)
  

  • GEOL 015A Environmental Geology w/Lab

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 090 Beginning Algebra , or Level 4 or higher on the Math placement test, and ENG 079 Preparatory English , each with a grade of “C” or better or Composition Level 3 or higher.
    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Environmental Geology with laboratory. Topics include the interactions between and impacts of humans with the environment in a geologic context. Course emphasizes the Earth system and connections between the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 131)
  

  • GEOL 016 Oceanography

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH 090  with a minimum grade of “C” or better or a minimum of level 4 on the math assessment test; ENG 079  with a minimum grade of “C” or better or composition level 3 or higher.
    This course is an introduction to the marine environment. Students explore the physical, geological, chemical and biological characteristics of the world ocean. Topics include plate tectonics, waves and tides, ocean circulation, coastal features and beach processes, origin and structure of ocean basins, sediments, ocean chemistry, productivity, and life in the ocean. (CSU, UC)
  

  • GEOL 016A Oceanography w/Lab

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 090 Beginning Algebra  or higher-level Math minimum “C” or better, or a minimum of Level 4 on the Math placement test; and ENG 079 Preparatory English  each with a minimum grade of “C” or better or higher-level ENG minimum “C” or better, or Composition Level 3 or higher assessment.
    This course is an introduction to the marine environment. Students explore the physical, geological, chemical and biological characteristics of the world ocean. Topics include plate tectonics, waves and tides, ocean circulation, coastal features and beach processes, origin and structure of ocean basins, sediments, ocean chemistry, productivity, and life in the ocean. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GEOL 025 Selected Topics: Geology

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Geology not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  

  • GEOL 075 Selected Topics: Geology

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Geology not already covered by the existing curriculum.

German
  

  • GERM 001 Elementary German I

    Units: 5
    This course is an introduction to the German language and the cultures of the German-speaking countries. It develops proficiency in elementary German listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. It explores the cultures of German-speaking countries by analyzing behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations. It affords opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GERM 002 Elementary German II

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: GERM 001 Elementary German I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course continues to develop proficiency in German listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on the advanced elementary level. It continues to explore the cultures of German-speaking countries by analyzing behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations. It affords opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GERM 003 Intermediate German I

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: GERM 002 Elementary German II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course offers continued study of the German language and cultures. Efforts to improve reading and composition skills are based on both contemporary and traditional selection of literary texts. It affords opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GERM 004 Intermediate German II

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: GERM 003 Intermediate German I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course offers continued study of the German language on the advanced intermediate level. Efforts to further develop reading and composition skills are based on both contemporary and traditional selection of literary texts. It continues to explore the culture of the German-speaking countries. It affords opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. (UC, CSU)
  

  • GERM 015 Selected Topics: German

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of German not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  

  • GERM 075 Selected Topics: German

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of German not covered by the existing curriculum. Units in this course do not count toward an associate degree.

Graphic Arts
  

  • GRART 001A Digital Imaging I

    Units: 3
    This introductory course covers the core concepts associated withdigital imaging. Adobe Photoshop is used for creating, manipulating,and enhancing digital images for print and screen-based media.Students learn how to effectively use this software in a graphic design environment, planning and carrying out professional digital imaging projects. This course introduces both basic visual design concepts and a comprehensive understanding of digital workflow, providing thestudent with a foundation for print, web, and interactive design projects. (CSU, UC)
  

  • GRART 001B Digital Imaging II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: GRART 001A Digital Imaging I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course centers on graphic design process and productionemploying advanced image editing techniques using the current version of Adobe Photoshop software. In addition to learning advanced capabilities, students will learn how to alter existing images realistically, creatively apply techniques to original artwork and images, visuallycommunicate ideas and messages successfully, and prepare and present their projects to meet professional industry standards. (CSU/UC)
  

  • GRART 002A Graphic Design and Layout I

    Units: 3
    This course prepares students pursuing a career in the graphic communication fields with exploration of the principles ofgraphic design and layout. Strong emphasis is given to the development of visualacumen. Specific focus will be on design and gestalt principles; integration of text and image on the two-dimensional page; page grid layout, and introduction to typographic exploration. (CSU/UC)
  

  • GRART 002B Graphic Design and Layout II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: GRART 002A Graphic Design and Layout I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an in-depth graphic design course focusing on explorations in principles of graphic design and layout. Students will create “real world” projects. Topics include branding, experimental image creation, multi-page publication design, layout design and portfolio design.(CSU/UC)
  

  • GRART 003A Digital Illustration for Graphic Design I

    Units: 3
    This introductory course covers core concepts associated with digital illustration using Adobe Illustrator. Students will explore the techniques and tools used by artists, designers, and illustrators to produce artwork for print, publishing, multi-media graphics, web page design or illustration. This course offers students several processes for designing graphics and illustrations for graphic design. (CSU/UC)
  

  • GRART 003B Digital Illustration for Graphic Design II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: GRART 003A Digital Illustration for Graphic Design I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course covers advanced concepts associated with digital illustration using Adobe Illustrator. It takes an in-depth look at applying digital illustration tools to graphic design investigations. Topics include color, typography, composition, visual theme, drawing technique, and understanding the offset and digital printing processes. Students complete the course with several professionally designed, original illustrations for their portfolios. (CSU/UC)
  

  • GRART 004A Web Design I

    Units: 3
    Advisories: CSW 023  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course introduces design, technical and conceptual aspects of creating web designs. It concentrates on designing standards-based web sites and applying standardized best practices to web design. The course introduces the basics of layout for visual communication by tightly integrating the design concepts with technical execution in a web environment. This course provides an overview of HTML and CSS, usability (UI/UX), project and client management, preparing images for screens, and responsive design. Industry-standard authoring tools are applied. (CSU)
  

  • GRART 004B Web Design II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: GRART 004A Web Design I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course covers advanced design concepts and processes for the web with an emphasis on visual design. Various industry standard software applications are employed to create original graphics, control layout and type, process images, and publish professional web pages and/or sites. Topics include an in-depth discussion on the processes and the strategies of combining text, images, animation, video and audio elements to create compelling visual experiences for web users.(CSU)
  

  • GRART 005 Selected Topics: Graphics Arts

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

  • GRART 006A Digital Design for Publication I

    Units: 3
    This course introduces the basic principles of publication design related to print, page layout, composition, and electronic publishing using Adobe InDesign. Principles of typography and the development of the printed page are applied to individual portfolio-quality projects. Areas of focus include book, magazine, and newspaper design. As well as publications such as newsletters, fliers, brochures and posters. (CSU)
  

  • GRART 006B Digital Design for Publication II

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: GRART 006A Digital Design for Publication I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This is an in-depth course covering advanced creative layout, production, and electronic publishing in the graphic design industry. Utilizing industry-standard software Adobe InDesign, students will conceive and produce dynamic portfolio-quality projects. Topics include brand and identity design, advertising design, typography, grid, color theory, composition, multipage publication design, brochure and packaging layout, Gestalt principles, basic interactive media design, and book design. (CSU)
  

  • GRART 008 Typography I

    Units: 3
    An introduction to typography for visual communications in the graphic design industries. The course emphasizes the use of typography in the design process, including aspects of analytical and creative design through typical media, for example: a brochure, poster, or magazine ad. Typographic graphic design projects for traditional and emerging technologies will be covered. Students explore the evolution and classification of letterforms from ancient to contemporary, and feature the investigation of structure, format, legibility, and expression. Exercises include both hand and digital skills, with an emphasis on the application of typography. (CSU)
  

  • GRART 050H Special Studies: Graphic Arts

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: GRART 001A Digital Imaging I  or GRART 002A Graphic Design and Layout I  or GRART 004A Web Design I  or GRART 006A Digital Design for Publication I  each with a grade of “B” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: A student must have completed a total of at least 12 units of transfer course work with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. In addition, an independent study contract must be completed by the student, faculty member, and Division Dean.
    Advisories: GRART 003A  with a grade of “B” or better or.
    This course is designed to allow a qualified student to do advanced work in the field of graphic arts. The course includes research, directed reading, field work, and/or other advanced study which must be arranged and approved by the instructor and the division dean before enrolling in the course. (CSU)
  

  • GRART 069V Graphic Art Digital Media Internship

    Units: 1-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Prerequisite or Corequisite 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 internship in graphic art. 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 Applied Science, Business, and Technology Division Office, Holt 140. (CSU)
  

  • GRART 080 Selected Topics: Graphic Arts

    Units: 0.5-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Determined by topic.
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of graphic arts not already covered by the existing curriculum. Units in this course do not count toward an associate degree.
  

  • GRART 098V Work Experience: Graphic Arts

    Units: 1-4
    Prerequisite Skills: 1. Prerequisite or Corequisite 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.
    Advisories: GRART 001B  or GRART 002B  or GRART 003B  or GRART 004B  or GRART 006B  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed for the student participating in an occupational work experience or internship in Department. 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 Applied Science, Business, and Technology Division Office, Holt 140.
 

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