2020-2021 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog 
    
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2020-2021 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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Psychology
  

  • PSYCH 45A Beginning Field Practicum

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: PSYCH 1 Introduction to Psychology  and PSYCH 13 Law, Ethics and Communicable Disease in Counseling  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to have guided experiences in one of the following settings:  drug and alcohol, mental health, or human service agencies.  The student observes professional staff working with clients in public agencies and engages in supervised field experience at a social service or related agency.  Two hours in class is required each week to integrate practical experiences with theory learned in social science courses. A minimum of 80 hours of field experience in addition to class schedule is required to receive credit for the course. (CSU)
  

  • PSYCH 45B Intermediate Field Practicum

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: PSYCH 45A Beginning Field Practicum  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to have advanced guided experiences in one of the following settings: drug and alcohol, mental health, or human service agencies. The student observes professional staff working with clients in public agencies and engages in supervised internship at a social service agency. Two hours in class is required each week which will focus on sharing, evaluation, and discussion of students supervised field experiences and placement. Continued development of clinical skills, assessment, strategies and techniques and competence will be the focus. A minimum of  80 hours of practicum time is required in addition to the class schedule in order to receive credit. (CSU)
  

  • PSYCH 50H Special Studies: Psychology

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: PSYCH 1 Introduction to Psychology  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 Dean.
    This course is designed for the student qualified to do advanced work in psychology. The course includes research, directed reading, fieldwork or other advanced study which must be arranged and approved by the instructor and the Dean before enrolling in the course. (CSU)
  

  • PSYCH 52 Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling

    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an overview of the substance abuse/addiction counseling industry. Course content will examine the history of alcohol and other mood changing drugs in the US; the patterns and progression of addiction, regulatory issues; the myths and stereotypes of alcohol/drug use; sociocultural factors that contribute to the use of drugs; disease model including signs and symptoms, research, neurobiological, AMA definition, and Jellinek’s work. It covers the eight domains of knowledge in the field of addiction: Clinical Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Referral, Service Coordination, Counseling Clients, Family and Community Education, Documentation and Professional and Ethical Responsibility. Additionally, the 12 core functions (Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Counseling, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Client Education, Referrals, Record-keeping and Consultation with Relevant Professionals) are explored. Community resources, advocacy and educational programs will be covered. Career pathways, employment opportunities, coupled with state and national licensing requirements, will be discussed (including a review of the State of California Counselor Regulations and code of conduct). This course includes 7 hours of personal and professional growth content. (CSU)
  

  • PSYCH 53 Drugs and Society

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to give the student a basic pharmacology of the drugs of abuse as well as some effective skills to deal with the lifestyle of the abuser.  The information provided aids the human services students in establishing a positive counseling relationship with drug dependent individuals and in giving those individuals life-skills. (CSU)
  

  • PSYCH 70 Corequisite Support for Statistical Methods for Psychology and Social Science

    Units: 1
    Corequisites:  PSYCH 2 .
    This course is designed to be a review of core prerequisite skills, concepts, and techniques used in various statistical analyses. The topics include review of descriptive and inferential statistics, probability, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing and statistical inference, with applications in psychology and social science. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree. 
  

  • PSYCH 75 Selected Topics: Psychology

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

Radio and Television
  

  • RTV 1 Introduction to Broadcasting/Electronic Media

    Units: 3
    This course introduces the history, structure, function, economics, content and evolution of radio, television, film, the Internet, and new media, including emerging, traditional and mature formats. The social, theoretical, political, regulatory, ethical and occupational impact of the electronic media, including media literacy, are also studied. (CSU)
  

  • RTV 2 Writing for Digital Media

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to offer the student fundamental instruction in writing for digital media. Topics covered include writing for the following mediums: television, film, social media, and online news channels. Focus will be on complementing writing with digital content production. Emphasis on preparing scripts in proper formats, including fundamental technical, conceptual and stylistic issues related to writing fiction and non-fiction scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. Journalistic principles and styles will be covered, as well as technical writing for corporate communications, public information, advertising, and marketing. Study of legal and ethical issues pertaining to media writing will also be examined. (CSU)
  

  • RTV 5 Selected Topics: Radio/Television

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

  • RTV 11 Fundamentals of Audio Production

    Units: 3
    This course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice of audio production for radio, television, film and digital recording applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of sound design and aesthetics, microphone use, and digital recording equipment. Students gain hands on experience recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio. Upon completion, students will have basic knowledge of applied audio concepts, production workflow, equipment functions, and audio editing software. Students will have an opportunity to apply the learned materials to actual audio production. (CSU)
  

  • RTV 12 Techniques of Audio Production

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: RTV 11 Fundamentals of Audio Production  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to emphasize the use of digital audio workstations for audio, radio, and multimedia production and synchronization with the visual image. The course provides the opportunity for specialized training in the use of audio post production techniques and the skills necessary to compete in the entertainment, communications, and multimedia industries. The course also offers training in developing research, interviewing and production skills to a professional standard within the context of contemporary radio production. Student work may air on KWDC 93.5, Delta College Radio (CSU)
  

  • RTV 13 Audio Production Workshop

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: RTV 12 Techniques of Audio Production  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide opportunity for the student’s development in all aspects of audio production. The course includes development of operational activities, including live broadcasting, music, public service, and community service broadcasting. Develop proficiency in the skills required to work in a professional radio studio environment. (CSU)
  

  • RTV 21 Fundamentals of Video Production

    Units: 3
    The course provides an introduction to the theory, terminology, and operation of single camera video production, including composition and editing techniques, camera operation, portable lighting, video recorder operation, audio control and basic editing. This course focuses on the aesthetics and fundamentals of scripting, producing, directing on location, postproduction, and exhibition/distribution. Emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing the three major phases of video production. (CSU)
  

  • RTV 22 Techniques of Video Production

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: RTV 21 Fundamentals of Video Production  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide intermediate video production skills intended for the student seeking employment in the television, editing, video production, and multimedia industries. Emphasis will be placed on theory and practice in video production, including planning, writing, producing, staging, and directing interviews, commercials, public service announcements, dramatic pieces, multimedia, and other program segments. Special emphasis will be placed on non-linear video editing techniques. (CSU)
  

  • RTV 23 Video Production Workshop

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: RTV 22 Techniques of Video Production  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide student development in all aspects of video production. The course includes development of operational activities as well as public service and community service broadcasting. (CSU)
  

  • RTV 31 Media Performance

    Units: 3
    This course focuses on individual speech improvement through the study and practice of voice control and manipulation, proper breathing, and diction. Students gain practice with commercial material and ad lib announcing. Students will complete a digital media portfolio. (CSU)
  

  • RTV 50H Special Studies: Radio/Television

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: RTV 1 Introduction to Broadcasting/Electronic Media  with a grade of “B” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Present a project proposal acceptable to the instructor and Dean.
    This course is designed to allow a qualified student to do advanced work in the field of radio/television. The course includes research, directed reading, field work, or other advanced study, which must be arranged and approved by the instructor and the Dean before enrolling in the course. (CSU)
  

  • RTV 69V Radio Television Digital Media Internship

    Units: 1-4
    Limitations on Enrollment: Students must enroll in a minimum of one course at San Joaquin Delta College in a discipline related to their work experience. This course may be taken concurrently or may have been taken in the semester immediately prior.
    This course is designed for the student participating in an occupational internship in Radio Television or Digital Media production. 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)
  

  • RTV 75 Selected Topics: Radio and Television

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

  • RTV 98V Work Experience: Radio and Television

    Units: 1-4
    Prerequisites: RTV 11 Fundamentals of Audio Production  or RTV 31 Media Performance  or RTV 21 Fundamentals of Video Production  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Students must enroll in a minimum of one course at San Joaquin Delta College in a discipline related to their work experience. This course may be taken concurrently or may have been taken in the semester immediately prior.
    This course is designed for the student participating in an occupational work experience in radio, television or multimedia. Application of discipline-related skills and knowledge are emphasized. Each student is engaged in on-the-job learning activities under the supervision of a work site 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 in Holt 140.

Radiologic Technology
  
  

  • RAD 10A Beginning Clinical Laboratory

    Units: 3
    Corequisites: RAD 10 Introduction to Radiography .
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program. Finger printing & Criminal Record Clearance.
    This course is designed to provide an introduction to clinical radiographic training. The course includes practical training in the functions of the darkroom, office, computer systems, file rooms, and training involving patient transportation. An introduction to x-ray equipment and technical factor selection is included, as well as lab practice in venipuncture. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 10B Intermediate Clinical Laboratory

    Units: 6
    Prerequisites: RAD 10A Beginning Clinical Laboratory , with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program due to contractual agreement with hospital.
    This course is designed to provide clinical radiographic training. The course includes examinations of the chest, extremities, shoulder and pelvic girdles and abdomen all done under direct supervision. Technical factor selection and equipment manipulation are included. Portable and operating room radiography are also included in this course. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 11 Radiographic Positioning and Terminology

    Units: 6
    Prerequisites: RAD 10 Introduction to Radiography  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: RAD 12  and RAD 13 .
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to introduce positioning techniques, medical terminology, and anatomy as they relate to the chest, abdomen, extremities, shoulder and pelvic girdles, spinal column, and alimentary system. Portable and operating room procedures, proper equipment selection, immobilization, and radiation protection procedures are stressed. Identification of anatomical structures is supported through film critique sessions of radiographs. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 12 Radiographic Anatomy

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: RAD 10 Introduction to Radiography  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: RAD 11  and RAD 13 .
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to introduce anatomical terminology; cell division; structure of skin, bones and joints; as well as structure of the extremities, vertebral column, and thorax. Radiographic imaging methods of these structures are presented, as well as common pathological conditions identified in radiography. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 13 Principles of Radiographic Technique

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: RAD 10 Introduction to Radiography  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: RAD 11  and RAD 12 .
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles involved in producing a diagnostic radiograph. The course includes detailed instruction in radiographic film, equipment, and accessories utilized in image production. The primary factors of kilovoltage (KV), milliamperage (MA), time, and distance are explained. Practical application of exposure calculations is performed. Also included is: discussion of the sensitometric properties of x-ray film; quality control, patient characteristics; pathological conditions relative to technique selection; the principles and designs of radiographic technique charts; and fundamental principles of digital radiography and fluoroscopy. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 14 Imaging Processing

    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: RAD 13 Principles of Radiographic Technique , with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with: the principles associated with processing room design and function; film storage and handling, manual, automatic and digital processing chemicals and techniques; automatic processor systems and functions; latent image formation; identification and causes of film artifacts, and silver recovery/fixer recycling systems. To stay abreast of the transitions and current developments in the field of Medical Imaging, the course will progressively emphasize digital image processing and deemphasize film processing. Also included are quality control and repeat analysis. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 20 Advanced Radiographic Positioning and Terminology

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: RAD 11 Radiographic Positioning and Terminology  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: RAD 20A , RAD 21 , and RAD 22 .
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to introduce positioning techniques, medical terminology, related anatomy, and preparation for specialized procedures including radoigraphy: the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses, mastoids, urinary and biliary systems, circulatory systems, female reproductive system, sialography, tomography, pediatric radiography, and arthrography. Proper equipment selection, immobilization, and radiation protection procedures are stressed. Proper demonstration and identification of required anatomical structures are supported through film critique sessions of radiographs. An introduction to Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is included. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 20A Advanced Clinical Laboratory

    Units: 8
    Prerequisites: RAD 10B Intermediate Clinical Laboratory  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: RAD 20 , RAD 21 , and RAD 22 .
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to emphasize positioning techniques and technical factor calculation. An introduction to positioning of the skull, facial bones, mastoids, and the thorax is included. The student participates in specialized radiographic procedures including myelography, sialography, hysterography, arthrography, arteriography, and other specialized procedures requiring sterile and aseptic techniques. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 21 Advanced Radiographic Anatomy

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: RAD 12 Radiographic Anatomy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: RAD 20 , RAD 20A , and RAD 22 .
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to introduce the student to complex systems of the body. The course includes the structures of the various parts of each specialized system. The systems involved are the muscular, circulatory, digestive, genitourinary, nervous, endocrine, and others. Radiographic application of these systems is presented as well as common anomalies and pathologies related to these systems as indicated by radiographic examination. Detailed study of the skull and facial bones is included. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 22 Fundamentals of X-Ray and Radium Physics

    Units: 4
    Corequisites: RAD 20 , RAD 20A , and RAD 21 .
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to introduce the structure of the atom, concepts of mechanics, electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetism, electrodynamics, electrostatics, electric generators and motors. The production and control of high voltage rectifiers, and the components and principles of operation of the x-ray circuit are also included. Properties of x-rays, x-ray production, and x-ray interaction with matter are detailed. Performing calculations utilizing the English and metric systems are covered. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 23 Positioning and Technical Laboratory

    Units: 0.5
    Prerequisites: RAD 13 Principles of Radiographic Technique  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to introduce the practical application of technical exposure calculations, accessory equipment, positioning techniques, and radiation protection procedures. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 30 Intermediate Positioning and Technical Laboratory

    Units: 0.5
    Prerequisites: RAD 23 Positioning and Technical Laboratory  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to explore the practical application of technical exposure calculations, accessory equipment, positioning techniques, and radiation protection at the intermediate level. The student learns how to identify and obtain radiographs of optimal quality. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 30A Senior Clinical Laboratory

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: RAD 20A Advanced Clinical Laboratory  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to provide clinical training in radiographic procedures under direct or general supervision. The course includes rotation through surgery magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, mammography, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine, special procedures, radiation therapy, and general radiography. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 30B Advanced Senior Clinical Laboratory

    Units: 10
    Prerequisites: RAD 30A Senior Clinical Laboratory  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to provide advanced clinical training in radiographic procedures. The student obtains experience in a surgical setting with axial tomography, ultrasound, mammography, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine, special procedures, radiation therapy, and general radiography. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 31 Advanced Positioning and Technical Laboratory

    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: RAD 30 Intermediate Positioning and Technical Laboratory  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to introduce the application of test tools used for quality control in routine radiography, fluoroscopy, and for determining radiation exposure doses. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of techniques which limit radiation dosage to the patient. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 32 Sectional Anatomy

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: RAD 21 Advanced Radiographic Anatomy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to provide student with an understanding of anatomy in three dimensions. Transverse, sagittal, and coronal sections of anatomy are discussed, along with dimensional relationships. Utilizing examination examples of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound, each region of the body is studied. The student gains an understanding of disease process and abnormal pathology as presented in three dimensions. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 40 Senior Review, Adv. Radiation Protection, & Fluoroscopic Systems

    Units: 6
    Prerequisites: RAD 10 Introduction to Radiography  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed for advanced student qualifying for graduation from a 24-month program. The course includes formal instruction in radiation protection, specifically California Code of Regulations Title 17, Public Health, and the standards of the National Council on Radiation protection (NCRP). In preparation for the state and national examinations, a comprehensive review of materials covered throughout the two-year period is included with additional information on imaging equipment and innovative technology. (CSU)
  

  • RAD 40A Radiographic Laboratory

    Units: 9
    Prerequisites: RAD 30B Advanced Senior Clinical Laboratory  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to continue the practical training in radiographic procedures under general supervision with emphasis on perfecting all radiologic examination techniques. Further exposure to angiographic procedures and specialized fluoroscopic examinations is included as well as rotations through computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). (CSU)
  

  • RAD 41 Radiographic Pathology and Image Critique

    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: RAD 32 Sectional Anatomy  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program.
    This course is designed to provide an overview of human pathologies. The student identifies changes that occur with disease and injury and their application to radiologic Technology. The student gains an understanding of these disease processes in order to handle seriously ill or injured patients by selecting positions and technical factors which produce quality diagnostic radiographs. (CSU)

Reading
  

  • READING 75 Selected Topics: Reading

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

  • READING 91A Contextualized Reading

    Units: 4.5
    This course is designed to improve reading through intensive work in word attack, comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills with a focus on career exploration. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.
  

  • READING 91B Contextualized Reading

    Units: 4.5
    Advisories: READING 91A  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to improve reading comprehension while building background knowledge in academic and vocational subjects. The student learns to use comprehension techniques and becomes acquainted with the basic concepts and vocabulary needed for college and vocational courses. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.
  

  • READING 91C Contextualized Reading

    Units: 4.5
    Advisories: READING 91B  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This accelerated reading course is designed to improve reading comprehension while building background knowledge in academic and vocational subjects. The student learns to use comprehension techniques and becomes acquainted with the basic concepts and vocabulary needed for college and vocational courses. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.
  

  • READING 93 Reading and Writing for Careers

    Units: 5
    This course is designed to be part of a career advancement academy. It develops the reading, writing, and personal skills required for success in the workplace. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.
  

  • READING 99A Individualized Reading Skills I

    Units: 0.5-2
    The Reading 99A lab provides individualized and/or small group instruction in basic reading and learning skills. Course material is customized to the assessed needs and abilities of each student. Successful completion of this course will be determined by successful completion of assignments, attendance, and various assessments. Units earned in this course do not count toward an associate degree.
  

  • READING 99B Individualized Reading Skills II

    Units: 0.5-2
    Prerequisites: READING 99A Individualized Reading Skills I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    The Reading 99B lab course provides individualized and/or small group instruction in intermediate reading and learning skills. Course material is customized to the assessed needs and abilities of each student. Successful completion of this course will be determined by successful completion of assignments, attendance, and various assessments. Units earned in this course do not count toward an associate degree.
  

  • READING 99C Individualized Reading Skills III

    Units: 0.5-2
    Prerequisites: READING 99B Individualized Reading Skills II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    The Reading 99C lab provides individualized and/or small group instruction in advanced reading and learning skills. Course material is customized to the assessed needs and abilities of each student. Successful completion of this course will be determined by successful completion of work, attendance, and various assessments. Units earned in this course do not count toward an associate degree.
  

  • READING 99D Individualized Reading Skills IV

    Units: 0-0.5
    Prerequisites: READING 99C Individualized Reading Skills III  with a grade of “C” or better.
    The Reading 99D lab provides individualized and/or small group instruction in pre-college reading and learning skills. Course material is customized to the assessed needs and abilities of each student. Successful completion of this course will be determined by successful completion of assignments, attendance, and various assessments. Units earned in this course do not count toward an associate degree.

Religion
  

  • RELGN 14A Great Religions of the Eastern World

    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is a survey of the historical development and essential beliefs of the major religions of the Eastern world.  Primary emphasis is on the major phases of development and comparative insights among the great religions of the world.  Course work consists of readings, lectures, and discussions in  Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Confucianism, and Daoism.  (UC, CSU)
  

  • RELGN 14B Great Religions of the Western World

    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is a survey of the historical development and essential beliefs of the major religions of the Western world.  Primary emphasis is on the major phases of development and comparative insights among the great religions of the world.  Course work consists of readings, lectures, and discussions in the areas of ancient religious beliefs, Mesopotamian religions, Graeco-Roman religions, Teutonic religion, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  (UC, CSU)
  

  • RELGN 15 Selected Topics: Religion

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

  • RELGN 75 Selected Topics: Religion

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

Sign Language
  

  • SL 1 Elementary American Sign Language I

    Units: 4
    Advisories: SL 71 , ENG 1A  , and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This is a beginning course in a series of four in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. Emphasis is placed on receptive and expressive skills respectively. (UC, CSU)
  

  • SL 2 Elementary American Sign Language II

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: SL 1 Elementary American Sign Language I  or two years high school sign language with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: SL 72 .
    This is the second in a series of four courses in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. Emphasis is placed on receptive and expressive skills respectively. (UC, CSU)
  

  • SL 3 Intermediate American Sign Language I

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: SL 2 Elementary American Sign Language II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: SL 73 .
    This course is the third in a series of four courses in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. Emphasis is on improving speed and fluency. (UC, CSU)
  

  • SL 4 Intermediate American Sign Language II

    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: SL 3 Intermediate American Sign Language I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: SL 74 .
    This course is the last in a series of four courses in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. Emphasis is on improving speed and fluency. (UC, CSU)
  

  • SL 15 Selected Topics: Sign Language

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

  • SL 71 Elementary American Sign Language Laboratory I

    Units: 0.5-1
    Prerequisites: SL 1 Elementary American Sign Language I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: SL 1 .
    This first course is designed to reinforce and expand American Sign Language (ASL) skills in a laboratory setting. Emphasis is placed on fingerspelling, numbers, conversational regulators, basic American Sign Language vocabulary, and basic American Sign Language communication skills. This course may be taken for up to one (1) units.
  

  • SL 72 Elementary American Sign Language Laboratory II

    Units: 0.5-1
    Prerequisites: SL 71 Elementary American Sign Language Laboratory I  and SL 2 Elementary American Sign Language II  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: SL 2 .
    This second course is designed to reinforce and expand American Sign Language (ASL) skills. In a laboratory setting, emphasis is placed on fingerspelling, numbers, conversational regulators, beginning American Sign Language vocabulary, and beginning American Sign Language communication skills. This course may be taken for up to one(1) units.
  

  • SL 73 Intermediate American Sign Language Laboratory I

    Units: 0.5-1
    Prerequisites: SL 72 Elementary American Sign Language Laboratory II  and SL 3 Intermediate American Sign Language I  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: SL 3 .
    This third course is designed to reinforce and expand American Sign Language (ASL) skills. In a laboratory setting, emphasis is placed on fingerspelling, numbers, conversational regulators, intermediate American Sign Language vocabulary, and specific American Sign Language grammatical structure at an intermediate level. This course may be taken for up to one (1) unit.
  

  • SL 74 Intermediate American Sign Language Laboratory II

    Units: 0.5-1
    Prerequisites: SL 73 Intermediate American Sign Language Laboratory I  and SL 4 Intermediate American Sign Language II  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: SL 4 .
    This is the fourth course designed to reinforce and expand American Sign Language (ASL) skills. In a laboratory setting, emphasis is placed on fingerspelling, numbers, conversational regulators, intermediate American Sign Language vocabulary, and specific American Sign Language grammatical structure at an intermediate level. This course may be taken for up to one (1) unit.
  

  • SL 75 Selected Topics: Sign Language

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

Sociology
  

  • SOCIO 1A Introduction to Sociology

    Units: 3
    Advisories: ENG 1A  with a grade of “C” or better and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    An introductory study of the basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology. Topics typically include the analysis and explanation of social structure, group dynamics, socialization and the self, social stratification, culture and diversity, social change, and global dynamics. Course objectives include the ability to apply sociological ideas to everyday life. (UC, CSU, C-ID SOCI 110)
  

  • SOCIO 1B Social Problems

    Units: 3
    Advisories: ENG 1A  with a grade of “C” or better and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    An identification and analysis of contemporary social problems including (1) the role of power and ideology in the definition of social problems, (2) their causes and consequences, (3) evaluations of proposed solutions, and (4) methods of intervention. Topics will vary. (UC, CSU)
  

  • SOCIO 5 Sociology of the Family

    Units: 3
    This course is designed to address the sociology of family and the social processes of family organization. Topics in the course include the diverse forms of the family found worldwide, family connections to the economy, marriage and divorce trends, myths about the declining family and “family values,” and the realities of families living in poverty. The course examines the social, economic, gendered, and racial experiences of families in the U.S. The main goal of the course is to develop a sociological understanding of family as a social institution. (UC, CSU)
  

  • SOCIO 15 Selected Topics: Sociology

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

  • SOCIO 27 Introduction to Gender

    Units: 3
    Advisories: ENG 1A  with a grade of “C” or better and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    Sociological analysis of the social construction of gender, masculinity, and femininity historically and cross-culturally. It examines the debates on sex and gender. It analyzes the impact of economic and political change on gender expectations and practices. It focuses on macro-analyses of how institutions shape gender and microanalyses of how individuals are socialized and how they “do” and practice gender. (UC, CSU, C-ID SOCI 140)
  

  • SOCIO 33 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity

    Units: 3
    Advisories: ENG 1A  with a grade of “C” or better and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is a sociological analysis of race, ethnicity, and racism. It examines the cultural, political, and economic practices and institutions that support or challenge racism, racial and ethnic inequalities, as well as historical and contemporary patterns of interaction between various racial and ethnic groups. (UC, CSU)
  

  • SOCIO 45A Beginning Field Practicum

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: PSYCH 1 Introduction to Psychology  and PSYCH 13 Law, Ethics and Communicable Disease in Counseling  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to have guided experiences in one of the following settings:  drug and alcohol, mental health, or human service agencies.  The student observes professional staff working with clients in public agencies and engages in supervised field experience at a social service or related agency.  Two hours in class is required each week to integrate practical experiences with theory learned in social science courses. A minimum of 80 hours of field experience in addition to class schedule is required to receive credit for the course. (CSU)
  

  • SOCIO 45B Intermediate Field Practicum

    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: SOCIO 45A Beginning Field Practicum  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to have advanced guided experiences in one of the following settings:  drug and alcohol, mental health, or human service agencies.   The student observes professional staff working with clients in public agencies and engages in supervised internship at a social service agency.  Two hours in class is required each week which will focus on sharing, evaluation, and discussion of students supervised field experiences and placement.  Continued development of clinical skills, assessment, strategies and techniques and competence will be the focus. A minimum of  80 hours of practicum time is required in addition to the class schedule in order to receive credit. (CSU)
  

  • SOCIO 50H Special Studies: Sociology

    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: SOCIO 1A Introduction to Sociology  or SOCIO 1B Social Problems  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 Dean.
    This course is designed for the student qualified to do advanced work in Sociology. The course includes research, directed reading, fieldwork or other advanced study which must be arranged and approved by the instructor and the Dean before enrolling in the course. (CSU)
  

  • SOCIO 75 Selected Topics: Sociology

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

Spanish
  

  • SPAN 1 Elementary Spanish I

    Units: 5
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and Spanish cultures/area studies. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations). The students will interact with authentic language in a cultural context. (UC, CSU, C-ID SPAN 100)
  

  • SPAN 2 Elementary Spanish II

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: SPAN 1 Elementary Spanish I  or two years high school Spanish with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course continues to teach Spanish language acquisition in a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations.) The student will continue to interact with authentic language in a cultural context. (UC, CSU, C-ID SPAN 110)
  

  • SPAN 3 Intermediate Spanish I

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2 Elementary Spanish II  or three years high school Spanish with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course teaches culture and facilitates language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will continue to interact with authentic language in context. Content is expanded beyond “survival” needs of the immediate environment in order to express personal meaning and to apply different strategies and techniques to go beyond casual conversation and express opinions, make suggestions on familiar topics, as well as some abstract issues and plans. Students demonstrate an increased awareness of cultural norms, values, and culturally relevant appropriate customs and events. Accuracy becomes quite high for high frequency structures and vocabulary but more complex discourse is still developing and requires a somewhat sympathetic listener or reader. Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically by analyzing linguistic structures and reflecting on and making cross-cultural comparisons. This course is taught in Spanish. (UC, CSU, C-ID SPAN 200)
  

  • SPAN 3A Spanish for Spanish Speakers I

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2 Elementary Spanish II  with a grade of “C” or better or two years of high school Spanish or equivalent.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students. It provides instruction that builds upon the existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and the cultural heritage and knowledge of these students. The course will increase awareness of linguistic registers, discuss items beyond the familiar routine and develop an appreciation for Hispanic cultures as manifested in Spanish speaking countries and in the United States. This course is entirely conducted in Spanish. (UC, CSU, C-ID SPAN 220)
  

  • SPAN 4 Intermediate Spanish II

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: SPAN 3 Intermediate Spanish I  or four years high school Spanish with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course continues to expand upon culture and facilitate language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will interact with more sophisticated authentic language in context. Content continues to expand in order to express more complex ideas in order to express personal meaning and to apply different strategies and techniques to go beyond casual conversation and express opinions, make suggestions on familiar topics, as well as some abstract issues and plans. Students demonstrate an increased awareness of cultural norms, values, and culturally relevant appropriate customs and events. Accuracy becomes quite high for high frequency structures and vocabulary but more complex discourse is still developing and requires a somewhat sympathetic listener or reader. Students will continue to demonstrate the ability to think critically by analyzing linguistic structures and reflecting on and making cross-cultural comparisons. This course is taught in Spanish. (UC, CSU, C-ID SPAN 210)
  

  • SPAN 4A Spanish for Spanish Speakers II

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: SPAN 3A Spanish for Spanish Speakers I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course continues to provide instruction that builds upon the existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and the cultural heritage and knowledge of these students. The course will continue to increase awareness of linguistic registers, discuss items beyond the familiar routine and expand upon their appreciation for Hispanic cultures as manifested in Spanish speaking countries and in the United States. This course is entirely conducted in Spanish. (UC, CSU, C-ID SPAN 230)
  

  • SPAN 5 Advanced Spanish Introduction to Literature I

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: SPAN 4 Intermediate Spanish II  or SPAN 4A Spanish for Spanish Speakers II  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course surveys culture and literature within the literary movements of Spain and Latin America at the third year level of the college curriculum. The course introduces the basic literary concepts and analysis of all literary genres. Lectures and discussions are conducted entirely in Spanish. (UC, CSU)
  

  • SPAN 6 Advanced Spanish Introduction to Literature II

    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: SPAN 5 Advanced Spanish Introduction to Literature I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is a continuation that surveys culture and literature within the literary movements of Spain and Latin America at the third year level of the college curriculum. The course expands on the literary concepts and analysis of all literary genres. Lectures and discussions are conducted entirely in Spanish. (UC, CSU)
  

  • SPAN 15 Selected Topics: Spanish

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

  • SPAN 75 Selected Topics: Spanish

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

Welding
  

  • WELDING 10 Basic Welding for the Trades

    Units: 4
    This course is designed to serve students who need basic welding skills. The course covers basic theory, practice and application of metal joining processes, metal cutting, and welding for ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys. Welding methods include shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene (O/A), and an introduction to gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). (CSU)
  

  • WELDING 15 Selected Topics: Welding

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

  • WELDING 75 Selected Topics: Welding

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

  • WELDING 82 Introduction to Welding and Cutting Processes for the Trades

    Units: 7.5
    This course is designed to introduce the theory and application of various metal joining and cutting processes in ferrous and non-ferrous metals/alloys as they apply to the trades. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Oxyfuel process manipulative skills are emphasized and Gas Metal Arc Welding/Gas Tungsten Arc Welding processes are introduced. Weld symbol/blueprint reading are also incorporated in course of study. AWS/ASME codes, standards, and safety procedures are discussed and incorporated throughout course of study.
  

  • WELDING 84 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Oxyfuel (O/F) Processes

    Units: 7.5
    This course is designed to prepare students for the extensive skills required in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Oxyfuel welding/cutting processes, in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals/alloys, as it applies in the commercial and industrial trades. Theory and application, as well as weld symbol/blueprint reading are emphasized. Manipulative skills in this process is stressed by completion of laboratory exercises and projects. AWS/ASME codes, standards, and safety procedures are discussed and incorporated throughout course of study.
  

  • WELDING 86 Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc (FCAW) Welding Processes

    Units: 7.5
    This course is designed to prepare students for the extensive skills required in the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and the Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) processes as they apply in the commercial and industrial trades. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals/alloys are explored. Theory and application, as well as weld symbol/blueprint reading are emphasized. Manipulative skills in these processes are stressed by completion of laboratory exercises and projects. AWS/ASME codes, standards, and safety procedures are discussed and incorporated throughout course of study.
  

  • WELDING 88 Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding Processes

    Units: 7.5
    This course is designed to prepare students for the extensive skills required in the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process, in both ferrous and non-ferrous metals/alloys, as it applies in the commercial and industrial trades. Theory and application, as well as weld symbol/blueprint reading are emphasized. Manipulative skills in this process is stressed by completion of laboratory exercises and projects. AWS/ASME codes, standards, and safety procedures are discussed and incorporated throughout course of study.
  

  • WELDING 90 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) - Laboratory Skills

    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Health and Safety
    Advisories: WELDING 10  or WELDING 82  or WELDING 84  or WELDING 86  or WELDING 88  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to develop enhanced manipulatory abilities for students requiring extensive Shielded Metal Arc Welding skills for the field in which they are entering. The course includes theory and practical application of Shielded Metal Arc Welding in a variety of positions on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
  

  • WELDING 92 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) - Laboratory Skills

    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Health and Safety
    Advisories: WELDING 10  or WELDING 82  or WELDING 84  or WELDING 86  or WELDING 88  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to develop enhanced manipulatory abilities for students requiring extensive Gas Metal Arc Welding skills for the field in which they are entering. The course includes theory and practical application of Gas Metal Arc Welding in a variety of positions on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
  

  • WELDING 94 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) - Laboratory Skills

    Units: 2
    Limitations on Enrollment: Health and Safety
    Advisories: WELDING 10  or WELDING 82  or WELDING 84  or WELDING 86  or WELDING 88  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to develop enhanced manipulatory abilities for students requiring extensive Gas Tungsten Arc Welding skills for the field in which they are entering. The course includes theory and practical application of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding in a variety of positions on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
  

  • WELDING 98 Metal Trade Layout, Forming, and Fabrication

    Units: 5
    Advisories: INDUS 94  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to teach skills in basic layout, forming, and fabrication to better prepare the student for employment areas such as: welding/fabrication, machine shop, heating and air conditioning, and industrial/commercial maintenance personnel in metal trade industries.
 

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