2019-2020 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2019-2020 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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Computer Science Programming

  
  • CSP 17 Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies


    Units: 3
    Advisories: MATH 90  with a grade of “C” or better and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    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 28B Advanced Visual Basic .NET Programming


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CSP 28A Visual Basic .NET Programming  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This is an advanced course in Visual Basic .NET programming. This course focuses on the advanced features of Visual Basic .NET. Topics include object-oriented programming, database applications, using Web forms and Web services, and using collections. (CSU)
  
  
  • 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 43A Database Design and Implementation Using Oracle


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CS 11 Fundamentals of Computer Science  or CSA 20 Computer Information Systems Applications  each 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  each 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)
  
  • CSP 75 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.

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 an introduction to JavaScript programming. Topics include using JavaScript to add functionality to web pages, create dynamic web pages, and implement web page interactivity. 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. (CSU)
  
  • CSW 23 Basic Website Design


    Units: 3
    Advisories: CS 11  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide the student an understanding of the basic Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) code required to construct web pages. The student learns and applies text formatting, links, tables, image maps, forms and frames, multimedia integration, and cascading style sheets (CSS). (CSU)
  
  • CSW 38 Web Animation


    Units: 3
    This course is designed to provide the student 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. (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 web site. 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 87A Introduction to Plumbing


    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of a plumbing and pipefitting career, plumbing materials and tools, and introduce the industry requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • A-CON 89A Water Supply, Pumps and Installations


    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course is designed to provide students with a review of applied plumbing mathematics, and an introduction to water supply systems, design and installation.
  
  • A-CON 89B Gas Installation and Drainage


    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of the major characteristics of drainage systems, their function, and installation procedures. The course also includes applied mathematics to solve plumbing calculations.
  
  • 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.
  
  • A-CON 90B Codes and Steam Systems


    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of the characteristics and installation procedures for swimming pools and special purpose systems, including application of appropriate plumbing codes.
  
  • 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.
  
  • A-CON 90D Medical Gas and Installation


    Units: 4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
    This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the fundamentals of medical gas system fabrication including pipe fitting, brazing, system testing, and certification.

Culinary Arts

  
  • CUL ART 1 Introduction to Hospitality Industry


    Units: 2
    This course is an introduction to the organization and structure of hotels, restaurants, and clubs. Students will also be introduced to the importance of industry contacts, resume writing, time management, and will perform a hospitality occupational interview. The student will receive an overview pertaining to forces that shape the hospitality industry, tourism, destinations, and how they interact with the hospitality industry, related businesses that serve the traveler, how services affect the industry, managing and working in the international market, and what the future holds for the industry. (CSU)
  
  • CUL ART 3 Sanitation and Safety


    Units: 2
    This course is an introduction to sanitation practices affecting individual operations. Prevention and control of foodborne illnesses through flow of food and HACCP management are addressed. The course includes study of worker safety. (CSU)
  
  • CUL ART 4 Food and Beverage Cost Technologies


    Units: 2
    Advisories: MATH 76  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to enable the student to study food, beverage, and labor cost controls. The student learns recipe conversions, menu pricing, and food and labor cost percentages. A working knowledge of culinary mathematics as it applies directly to food cost analysis is stressed as well as the necessary mathematics proficiency required to function effectively in the foodservice industry. (CSU)
  
  • CUL ART 5 Commercial Food Preparation


    Units: 4
    Advisories: CUL ART 3  with a grade of “C” or better or ServSafe Managers Certificate.
    This course is designed to explore the theory of basic commercial food production techniques and applications. The students develop skills in knife, tool, and equipment operation and apply principles of food preparation to produce a variety of food products. Students are involved in meal production and rotate through commercial foodservice job stations. (CSU)
  
  • CUL ART 7 Baking


    Units: 3
    Advisories: CUL ART 3  with a grade of “C” or better or ServSafe Managers Certificate.
    This course is designed to provide the student with the basic skills that are involved in dessert and bread production from formulas used in quantity food service. Care and use of bakeshop equipment are included. (CSU)
  
  • CUL ART 8 European Pastry Production


    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: CUL ART 7 Baking  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: CUL ART 3  with a grade of “C” or better or ServSafe Managers Certificate.
    This course is designed to enable the student to prepare European style pastries including cheesecakes, individual cakes, tortes and tarts. The student develops skills in the production of fine pastry such as tea cookies, petit fours, and individually plated desserts. Specialty breads are produced. (CSU)
  
  • CUL ART 9 Restaurant Operations


    Units: 9
    Prerequisites: CUL ART 5 Commercial Food Preparation  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: CUL ART 5 .
    Limitations on Enrollment: California Food Handlers Card ServeSafe Certification Examination within 5 years.
    This course is designed to enable the student to serve food in an a la carte restaurant. The student gains experience and practices in the business of restaurant operations during performance of cooking and serving in the campus restaurant and catered events. The student performs dining room service using a variety of types of service. The student learns to operate a point of sale computer. (CSU)
  
  • CUL ART 11 Menu Planning


    Units: 1.5
    This course is designed to summarize the basic principles of menu planning and layout for various foodservice operations. Factors considered are nutritional adequacy, economic requirements, types of operations, skill of personnel, clientele, and equipment. (CSU)
  
  • CUL ART 13 Purchasing and Receiving


    Units: 1.5
    This course is designed to survey purchasing and receiving practices in commercial food service operations. The course includes the writing of specifications, standards and grades of food. Analysis of food quality and the factors influencing pricing are included. This course utilizes the Canvas learning platform for online homework assignments. (CSU)
  
  • CUL ART 15 Selected Topics: Culinary Arts


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of culinary arts not already covered by existing curricula. (CSU)
  
  • CUL ART 16 Gastronomies of the World


    Units: 3
    This course is an exploration of the gastronomies of the world and the styles of cooking as they apply to a particular region. Cuisines from around the world in the context of cultural, social, and historical perspectives are presented. Emphasis is on cultural contrast that reflects the ethnic culinology of different countries. The student develops an understanding of ethnic gastronomy in today’s multi-cultural society and its significance and influence on American culture. (CSU)
  
  • CUL ART 19 Kitchen Management


    Units: 9
    Prerequisites: CUL ART 9 Restaurant Operations  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to examine advanced principles of preparation of foods served in hotels, country clubs, catering operations and restaurants. The student gains experience in quantity food preparation while working in the Student Chef campus restaurant as well as on and off site catering. Career options are explored. (CSU)
  
  • CUL ART 25 Food Service Management


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: CUL ART 1 Introduction to Hospitality Industry  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: CUL ART 1 .
    This course is designed to enable the student to study the principles of managing all types of commercial and institutional food service. Areas such as human resources, legal aspects, and labor-management relations are covered. Styles of leadership and problem solving are evaluated. Human relations and personnel management skills are discussed.  (CSU)
  
  • CUL ART 29 Beverage Management


    Units: 1.5
    This course is a study of beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, used in the food service industry. Topics include: beverage composition, production methods and regions, quality, characteristics, used in drinks and food, beverage service; wine analysis, service and pairing with food; government regulations and licenses. Alternative meetings off campus may be required. (CSU)
  
  
  • CUL ART 71 Plated Desserts


    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: CUL ART 7 Baking  and CUL ART 8 European Pastry Production  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to give the student repeated opportunities in plated desserts design and components of desserts including, but not limited to, chocolate tempering, template manufacturing, various tuilles, frozen desserts, cake layers, sauces, sugar garnishes, mousses, and curds.
  
  • CUL ART 72 Retail Bakery Management


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: CUL ART 7 Baking  and CUL ART 8 European Pastry Production  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to enable the student to manage a retail bakery. The student learns seasonal and specialty production planning for a retail bakery. The student develops skills in financial management of a bakery.
  
  • CUL ART 73 Garde Manger


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: CUL ART 5 Commercial Food Preparation  and CUL ART 3 Sanitation and Safety  each with a grade of “C” or better or California Food Handlers Card.
    This course focuses on the art of the cold kitchen with emphasis on both modern and classical techniques. Topics include hors d’oeuvre, platters, plates canape, salads, brining, pickling, curing, and smoking. This course also includes basic garnishing and fruit carving.
  
  • CUL ART 75 Intro to Safe Food Handling


    Units: 0.5
    This course is designed to introduce the basics of safe food handling and preparation to take the Food Handlers Card exam.
  
  • CUL ART 80 Selected Topics: Culinary Arts


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of culinary arts not already covered by the existing curriculum.
  
  • CUL ART 93V Work Experience: Culinary Arts


    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.
    Advisories: CUL ART 3  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed for the student employed in the area of culinary arts. The course objectives are developed by the students in consultation with his or her supervisor. The student is engaged in a specific research project or on-the-job learning activities under the supervision of a worksite supervisor and a college work experience 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.

Dance

  
  • DANCE 2 Selected Topics: Dance


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of dance not already covered by existing curricula. (CSU)
  
  • DANCE 3 Choreography


    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course is an introduction to choreography through a series of problem solving activities. Choreographic process and application will be introduced to assist in the development of dance composition. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 4 Choreography


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 3 Choreography  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to study the intermediate and advanced elements of choreography. Short studies in dance composition in relation to musical and dramatic forms are presented. Lectures, discussions, and demonstrations are included. Practical application through class projects plus college and community performances directed by the student are presented. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 5A Dance Production: Repertory Company I


    Units: 3
    This course is an introduction to group dance experiences through rehearsal, performance, dance technique training and technical theater practice. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 5B Dance Production: Repertory Company II


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: DANCE 5A Dance Production: Repertory Company I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This is a continuing introduction course to group dance experiences through rehearsals, performances, dance technique training, technical theater practices and performance skills such as dance etiquette, quick pick up of choreography or stage presence. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 5C Dance Production: Repertory Company III


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: DANCE 5B Dance Production: Repertory Company II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This is an intermediate dance production course involving group dance experiences through rehearsal, performance, dance technique training and technical theater practice. It introduces the concept of composing a choreography. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 5D Dance Production: Repertory Company IV


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: DANCE 5C Dance Production: Repertory Company III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This is an advanced dance production level course involving dance collaboration, rehearsals, performances, dance technique training and technical theater practice such as, staging, lighting, design, costume and make up. It presents the opportunity to choreograph, collaborate in creation dances and develop improvisation techniques. The focus is placed on fostering the emerging dance artist. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 6A Ballet I


    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course is designed to introduce the fundamental theory and practice of ballet techniques. Emphasis is placed on placement, body alignment, muscular control, and the development of vocabulary of basic ballet positions and steps. This course also offers a study of ballet history from 1600 to the present. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 6B Ballet II


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 6A Ballet I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a continuation of the fundamental theory and practice of ballet techniques. Emphasis is placed on placement, body alignment, muscular control, and the development of vocabulary of basic ballet positions and steps. This course also offers a study of ballet history from 1600 to the present. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 7A Ballet III


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 6B Ballet II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a review of the fundamental theory and practice of classical ballet and an introduction to intermediate level. Combinations are stressed. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 7B Ballet IV


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 7A Ballet III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a review of the intermediate theory and practice of classical ballet and an introduction to advanced level. A strong emphasis is placed on stylization and performance. Technique for basic beginning pointe work may be introduced. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 10A Modern Dance I


    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course explores the fundamental structure and technique of Modern Dance. It also emphasizes on body control, conditioning, strengthening, flexibility. An overview of Modern dance history is introduced. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 10B Modern Dance II


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 10A Modern Dance I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course reviews and expands the concepts of dynamics, space and the use of the body in Modern Dance. It also introduces the concept of gravity, time and use of breath. This course lays the stress on body control, conditioning, strengthening and flexibility. An overview of Modern dance history is studied. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 11A Modern Dance III


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 10B Modern Dance II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of intermediate dance techniques and patterns in modern dance. Creative dances are practiced with the express purpose of establishing individual and group choreographies for public performances. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 11B Modern Dance IV


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 11A Modern Dance III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of high intermediate and advanced dance skills and techniques in modern dance. Creative dances are practiced with the express purpose of establishing individual and group dances for public performances. Performance skills and stylization are highly stressed. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 12A Jazz Dance I


    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course is an introduction to standard beginners jazz dance with emphasis placed on anatomy, primary stretches, isolations, port de bras, terminology and fundamental jazz combinations. The course also offers an overview of jazz history and its cultural influence. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 12B Jazz Dance II


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 12A Jazz Dance I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a continuation of beginning skills and techniques in jazz. Various styles of jazz are studied. Emphasis is placed on body control, alignment, rhythms, combinations and terminology. The course also offers an overview of jazz history and its cultural influence. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 13A Jazz Dance III


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 12B Jazz Dance II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide further opportunities to extend the student’s knowledge of jazz dance, and to acquire techniques and skills at intermediate level. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 13B Jazz Dance IV


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 13A Jazz Dance III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide further opportunities to extend the student’s knowledge of various styles of jazz dance, and to acquire techniques and skills at a high intermediate and advanced level. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 20A Theatre Dance and Movement I


    Units: 1
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course is an introduction to the study of the role of choreographed dance and the development of skills, techniques, styles and body agility necessary for participation in theater productions. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 20B Theatre Dance and Movement II


    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: DANCE 20A Theatre Dance and Movement I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course is the continuing study of the role of theater choreographed dance. Emphasis is placed on refining the development of skills, techniques and body agility necessary for participation in theater productions. This course also introduces progressively combinations with various advanced techniques and styles. (CSU)
  
  • DANCE 20C Theatre Dance and Movement III


    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: DANCE 20B Theatre Dance and Movement II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course further develops dance skills, technique & movements in a variety of theater dance styles. Dance sequences, and stories related to characters are introduced for rehearsals and performances. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 20D Theatre Dance and Movement IV


    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: DANCE 20C Theatre Dance and Movement III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Qualified Performer.
    This course is the continuation of dance skills, techniques development at an advanced level. Emphasis is placed on style, expression and presence and the learning of new dance theater materials for rehearsal and performances. (CSU)
  
  • DANCE 29 Dance Appreciation


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is a brief study of dance history that examines dance and its artistic, social, historical and cultural contexts. Ballet, American modes of expression (such as modern and jazz forms), and other contemporary theatrical dance genres are explored. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 30 Introduction to Dance


    Units: 2
    This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of dance. Students will be acquainted with various dance forms, movements, techniques and skills (Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Ethnic and Social dance). Students will also be exposed to the historical context of dance. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 35A African-Caribbean Dance I


    Units: 3
    This course is an introduction to the study of African and Caribbean dances. It introduces dance as a vehicle for cultural, historical and religious functions in the Caribbean through the lens of anthropologist, Katherine Dunham. Students will explore Caribbean dances with strong roots in the African culture, connections to black dance in North America and train in Dunham dance technique. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 35B African-Caribbean Dance II


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 35A African-Caribbean Dance I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a continuation of the study of African and Caribbean dances. It emphasizes the role of dance in African culture, its connections to Voodoo and to Katherine Dunham’s technique. Emphasis is also placed on polyrhythmic patterns as well as developing alignment, and muscular control. This course also introduces African and Caribbean movement aesthetics. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 35C Intermediate African-Caribbean Dance III


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 35B African-Caribbean Dance II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of intermediate African Caribbean dance techniques and patterns in the Caribbean. Creative dances are practiced with the express purpose of establishing individual and group choreographies for public performances. Emphasis will be placed on comparing and contrasting the original African dance form to the Caribbean one. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 35D Advanced African-Caribbean Dance IV


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 35C Intermediate African-Caribbean Dance III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of high advanced dance skills and techniques in African Caribbean dance. Creative dances are practiced with the express purpose of establishing individual and group dances for public performances. Performance skills and stylization are highly stressed. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 36A Hip Hop


    Units: 2
    This course introduces students to basic skills and technique of Hip Hop dance styles. Students will learn, explore dance combinations using a variety of popular music. This course also offers a study of the cultural and social expression of Hip Hop. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 36B Hip Hop Dance


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 36A Hip Hop  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course continues the exploration of Hip Hop dance techniques and styles - both historical and current. Emphasis will be placed on musicality, rhythms, and basic movements required to develop performance skills. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 37A West African Dance I


    Units: 2
    This course is an introduction to West African dance. Through dance movements, chants, and story-telling students will be immersed in and have an understanding of poly-rhythmic movements, aesthetics diversity, and societal purpose of dance. Students will also explore the traditions, values system, and history of West African cultures. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 37B West African Dance II


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 37A West African Dance I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a continuation to West African dance. It reviews and expands the concept of West African dance and culture, history, value systems and impact on the society. Students will explore the connection of dance and religion. Emphasis is also placed on polyrhythmic movements, body control, conditioning. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 37C Intermediate West African Dance III


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 37B West African Dance II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of intermediate West African dance techniques. Creative dances are practiced with the express purpose of establishing individual and group choreographies for public performances. Emphasis is placed on styles. African dance influences within the diaspora will be explored. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 37D Advanced West African Dance IV


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 37C Intermediate West African Dance III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of high intermediate and advanced dance skills and techniques in West African dance. Creative dances are practiced with the express purpose of establishing individual and group dances for public performances. Performance skills and stylization are highly stressed. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 40A Hatha Yoga I


    Units: 1
    This course is an introduction to Hatha yoga theory and practices. The focus is on developing clear, basic and safe alignment in foundational poses, movements correctness and sequencing. Flexibility and strength core exercises are introduced. This course is open to and appropriate for all students. It is ideal for dancers for injury prevention. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 40B Hatha Yoga II


    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: DANCE 40A Hatha Yoga I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a continuation to Hatha yoga theory and practices. The focus is to keep on developing clear, and safe alignment in Hatha yoga poses, movements correctness and sequencing. Included are intermediate core strength, resistive and flexibility exercises. It is open to and appropriate for dancers and non-dancers. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 40C Hatha Yoga III


    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: DANCE 40B Hatha Yoga II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This is an intermediate yoga level course. Emphasis is placed on meditation practice and more complex breathing techniques. Complex intermediate level poses are introduced involving deep core muscles. Flexibility and balance are also integrated in numerous postures and variations. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 40D Hatha Yoga IV


    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: DANCE 40C Hatha Yoga III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This is a continuation for Yoga III to advanced level. It is an in-depth yoga course. Students gain a more in-depth knowledge of yoga as well as a deeper insight into the different types of yoga and their philosophies of the practice. Emphasis is placed on increasing flexibility and strength as well as introducing more advanced poses and variations. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 41A Pilates I


    Units: 1
    This course is an introduction to Pilates Mat work with an emphasis on body/mind awareness, flexibility, core strength and efficiency of movement. Pilates leads to improved performance in all dance techniques, athletics and fitness. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 41B Pilates II


    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: DANCE 41A Pilates I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a continuation of Pilates I. Offered to students with limited previous experience, this course reviews the basic concepts of Pilates and keeps the focus on body awareness, flexibility, core strength and efficiency of movement. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 41C Pilates III


    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: DANCE 41B Pilates II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is for the intermediate level. It introduces an intermediate level repertoire that focuses on building up a strong core muscles, alignment and the efficiency of movement (cadence and rhythm on a mat). In addition, this course strengthens the body and mind interaction. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 41D Pilates IV


    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: DANCE 41C Pilates III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a continuation of Pilates III. It introduces an advanced level of Pilates activities and repertoire. It emphasizes on precision, efficiency and body awareness. (UC, CSU)
  
  • DANCE 50H Special Studies: Dance


    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: DANCE 7B Ballet IV  or DANCE 11B Modern Dance IV  or DANCE 13B Jazz Dance IV  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 dance. 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)
  
  • DANCE 75 Selected Topics: Dance


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

Developmental Education

  
  • DV ED 120 Tutorial Assistance


    Units: 0
    This course is designed to provide tutoring support for students enrolled in regular classes. The course offers one hour of tutoring for each course unit. Tutoring is provided with special attention to learning styles, study skills such as notetaking, textbook reading, problem solving, and test-taking. Students are provided computer access. The course goal is to help the student become a self-sufficient, independent learner.

Diesel Technology

  
  • DIESL 75 Selected Topics: Diesel Technology


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Diesel Technology not already covered by the existing curriculum.
  
  • DIESL 87A Diesel Specialization


    Units: 1.5
    Prerequisites: DIESL 91 Heavy Duty Brakes  or DIESL 94 Diesel Engine Principles  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Present a project proposal acceptable to the instructor and division dean.
    This course is designed for the advanced student in diesel technology. The student completes an advanced specialized project developed in consultation with the instructor.
  
  • DIESL 87B Diesel Specialization


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: DIESL 91 Heavy Duty Brakes  or DIESL 94 Diesel Engine Principles  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed for the advanced student in diesel technology. The student completes an advanced specialized project developed in consultation with the instructor.
  
  • DIESL 89 Introduction to ADA Wheelchair Ramp and Lifts


    Units: 1
    This course will provide information on how the ADA wheelchair ramps and lifts operate on a transit vehicle. Students will learn how to maintain as well as troubleshoot the systems.   
     
  
  • DIESL 91 Heavy Duty Brakes


    Units: 3
    This course is designed to provide technical information and to develop skill in working on air brake systems. Basic instruction is provided through practical work on truck brake systems and related mock-ups in preparation for employment in the truck and diesel industry.
 

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