2020-2021 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
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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English

  
  • ENG 57 Children’s Literature


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is a survey of literature written for children. Through an exploration of children’s literature from various time periods, cultures, and genres, students will develop a criteria for evaluating the literary merit of these works. This course is intended for prospective teachers, ECE majors, parents, and anyone who is interested in learning about the literature written for children. (UC, CSU, C-ID ENGL 180)
  
  • ENG 60 Practical English Grammar


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is designed to prepare the student with a knowledge of the grammar and mechanics of the English language. Emphasis is placed on identifying and generating grammatical sentences and exploring how both simple and complex grammatical structures augment clarity and sentence variety. Students will apply correct English usage to their writing as well as build varied, precise vocabularies for writing proficiency. (CSU)
  
  • ENG 73A Writing Laboratory I


    Units: 1
    This is an introductory course designed to give students individualized practice in writing standard English sentences and in composing paragraphs and essays. The student’s current skill level is determined, and instruction starts at that point. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.
  
  • ENG 73B Writing Laboratory II


    Units: 1
    This course is designed for individualized practice in the basic conventions of English and beginning essay writing. The student’s current skill level is determined, and instruction starts at that point. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.
  
  • ENG 75 Selected Topics: English


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of English not already covered by the existing curriculum.
  
  • ENG 77 Selected Topics: Basic Skills


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to encourage the study of special topics in Basic Skills. Special topics may include, but are not limited to, reading and writing, vocabulary, sentence construction, research, and grammar. This course is offered in the traditional classroom setting and does not duplicate catalog offerings. It is not a course of independent study.
  
  • ENG 87 Basic Writing Skills


    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: ESL 88 Advanced College Reading/Writing for Multilingual Students I  with a grade of “P”.
    English 87 is designed for the student needing development in writing fluency and accuracy. Emphasis is placed on writing and editing of paragraphs and short essays based on readings. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.
  
  • ENG 94 Accelerated Pre-Transfer Level Composition and Reading


    Units: 4
    This course is designed to prepare students for reading and writing on the college-level. Students will gain the skills and strategies they need to comprehend college-level texts and produce academic essays that demonstrate that they are ready for college work. The students will write a minimum of 9,000 words, with a minimum of 3,750 final draft words. Successful completion of this course will allow students to enroll directly into ENG 1A .
  
  • ENG 95 Intensive Reading and Composition Lab


    Units: 1
    Corequisites: ENG 1A Reading and Composition .
    This lab course offers intensive instruction in writing, research, reading, and critical thinking skills to promote success in a concurrent section of ENG 1A Reading and Composition . Each section of this lab is paired with a specific ENG 1A section. With the help of additional instruction time and in-class tutors, these paired classes are designed to develop reading strategies, conduct research, prewrite, draft, peer review, do just-in-time grammar instruction, and complete final drafts. Units earned in this course do not count toward an associate degree.

English as a Second Language

  
  • ESL 75 Selected Topics: English as a Second Language


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of English as a Second Language not already covered by the existing curriculum. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.
  
  • ESL 80 Intermediate College Listening/Speaking for Multilingual Students I


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL reading/writing course of the appropriate level (ESL 82 , ESL 85 , or ESL 88 ) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures. In addition, students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL grammar course of the appropriate level (ESL 82 , ESL 85 , or ESL 88 ) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures.
    This course is designed to develop listening comprehension and oral proficiency of standard spoken English at the low-intermediate level. Listening focuses on comprehension of modified spoken English, vocabulary in context, and ideas in speeches and discussions. Speaking focuses on clear pronunciation of common words and phrases, continued development of fluency in conversation, and proficiency in initiating, sustaining, and ending oral communication in a variety of contexts. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree.
  
  • ESL 81 Intermediate College Grammar for Multilingual Students I


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL Speaking/listening course of the appropriate level (ESL 80 , ESL 83 , or ESL 86 ) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures. In addition, students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL reading and writing course of the same level (ESL 82 ).
    This course develops the student’s understanding and use of academic English in preparation for employment or for beginning a vocational or academic program. It focuses on grammar and sentence structure, low-intermediate level vocabulary and paragraph writing. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.
  
  • ESL 82 Intermediate College Reading/Writing for Multilingual Students I


    Units: 5
    Advisories: Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL Speaking/listening course of the appropriate level (ESL 80 , ESL 83 , or ESL 86 ) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures. In addition, students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL grammar course of the same level (ESL 81 ).
    This course develops the student’s understanding and use of English in preparation for employment or for beginning a vocational or academic program. It focuses on reading strategies and comprehension, low-intermediate level vocabulary, and paragraph writing. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.
  
  • ESL 83 Intermediate College Listening/Speaking for Multilingual Students II


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ESL 80 Intermediate College Listening/Speaking for Multilingual Students I  with a minimum grade of “C” or “P”.
    Advisories: Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL reading/writing course of the appropriate level (ESL 82  , ESL 85  , ESL 88  , or ESL 90) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures.  In addition, students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL grammar course of the appropriate level (ESL 81  , ESL 84  , ESL 87  , or ESL 89  based on placement exam scores and multiple measures.
    This course is designed to develop listening comprehension and oral proficiency of academic English for the non-native speaker, at the high-intermediate level. Listening focuses on note-taking and comprehension of spoken English in academic situations, media, and discussion. Speaking focuses on English fluency, proficiency, and strategies for discussion and personal interaction. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.
  
  • ESL 84 Intermediate College Grammar for Multilingual Students II


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL Speaking/Listening course of the appropriate level (ESL 80 , ESL 83 , or ESL 86 ) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures. In addition, students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL reading and writing course of the same level (ESL 85 ).
    This course develops the student’s understanding and use of academic English in preparation for employment or for beginning a vocational or academic program. It focuses on grammar and sentence structure, high-intermediate level vocabulary and paragraph and short essay writing. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.
  
  • ESL 85 Intermediate College Reading/Writing for Multilingual Students II


    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: ESL 82 Intermediate College Reading/Writing for Multilingual Students I  with a minimum grade of “C” or “P”, or appropriate ESL placement.
    Advisories: Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL Speaking/Listening course of the appropriate level (ESL 80 , ESL 83 , or ESL 86 ) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures. In addition, students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL grammar course of the same level (ESL 84  ).
    This course builds on the student’s understanding and use of English in preparation for employment or for beginning a vocational or academic program. It focuses on reading strategies and comprehension, high-intermediate level vocabulary, and paragraph and short-essay writing. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.
  
  • ESL 86 Advanced College Listening/Speaking for Multilingual Students I


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: ESL 83 Intermediate College Listening/Speaking for Multilingual Students II  with a minimum grade of “C” or “P.” 
    Advisories: Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL reading/writing course of the appropriate level (ESL 82 , ESL 85 , ESL 88  , or ESL 90) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures.In addition, students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL grammar course of the appropriate level (ESL 81  , ESL 84  , ESL 87  , or ESL 89  ) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures.
    This course is designed to develop listening comprehension and oral proficiency of academic and professional English for the non-native speaker, at the advanced level. Listening focuses on note-taking and comprehension of spoken English in academic and professional situations, media, and discussion. Speaking focuses on fluency of English speech, proficiency in clarifying and restating, and strategies for facilitating discussion. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.
  
  • ESL 87 Advanced College Grammar for Multilingual Students I


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL Speaking/listening course of the appropriate level (ESL 80 , ESL 83 , or ESL 86 ) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures. In addition, students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL reading and writing course of the same level (ESL 88 ).
    This course enhances the student’s foundation in academic English in preparation for employment or for beginning a vocational or academic program. It focuses on advanced grammar and sentence combining, vocabulary, and paragraph and essay writing. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.
  
  • ESL 88 Advanced College Reading/Writing for Multilingual Students I


    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: ESL 85 Intermediate College Reading/Writing for Multilingual Students II  with a minimum grade of “C” or “P”, or appropriate ESL placement.
    Advisories: Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL speaking/listening course of the appropriate level (ESL 80 , ESL 83 , or ESL 86 ) based on placement exam scores and multiple measures. In addition, students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL grammar course of the same level (ESL 87 ).
    This course enhances the student’s foundation in English in preparation for employment or for beginning a vocational or academic program. It focuses on reading strategies, fluency, advanced vocabulary, comprehension, and paragraph and essay writing. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.
  
  • ESL 89 Advanced College Grammar for Multilingual Students II


    Units: 3
    Advisories: ESL 90 with a minimum grade of “C” or “P”.
    This course solidifies the student’s foundation in academic English. It focuses on complex grammar and language structures applicable to academic writing by focusing on academic language used to write expository essays. This course also provides students with advanced strategies for editing their own writing. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.
  
  • ESL 90 Advanced College Reading/Writing for Multilingual Students II


    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: ESL 88 Advanced College Reading/Writing for Multilingual Students I  with a minimum grade of “C” or “P”, or appropriate ESL placement.
    Advisories: Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in the ESL grammar course of the same level (ESL 89 ).
    This course solidifies the student’s foundation in English in preparation for higher employment or for success in a vocational or academic program.  It focuses on advanced reading strategies, fluency, academic vocabulary, and essay writing. An emphasis will be placed on composing coherent, logical, expository essays based on a thorough analysis of complex texts, as well as utilizing advanced English language structure and vocabulary. Units earned in this course do not count toward the Associate Degree.

Family and Consumer Sciences

  
  • FCS 2 Life Management


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


    Units: 3
    This course is designed to introduce basic home management principles that apply to personal and family finance. Study is given to consumer services available, to the understanding of consumer problems related to family finance management in the current economy, and to financial planning for the future. (CSU)
  
  • FCS 6 Nutrition


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course presents scientific concepts of nutrition related to the function of nutrients in basic life processes and current health issues with emphasis on individual needs. Emphasis is given to the role of food choices and physical activity on health, body weight, and risk of disease. Students undertake a self-study of personal dietary intake and habits compared to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. (UC, CSU)
  
  • FCS 15 Selected Topics: Family and Consumer Sciences


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of family and consumer sciences not already covered by existing curricula. (CSU)
  
  • FCS 19 Human Development


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an integration of the physiological, cognitive, sociological, and psychological aspects of human development throughout the lifespan. The course is a study of the developmental tasks facing individuals at various points in the life cycle and the ways social interaction and cultural institutions shape the development of the individual. The course is designed as a foundation course for careers in educational, social service, psychological, and health fields. (UC, CSU)
  
  • FCS 23 Marriage and the Family


    Units: 3
    This course is an interdisciplinary approach to marriage and family interpersonal relationships, changing family roles, sexuality, cultural diversity of families, the family life cycle, parenthood, and contemporary family issues. Special emphasis is placed on making choices, communication in relationships, understanding flexibility in family structures, and resolving interpersonal problems. (CSU)
  
  • FCS 80 Selected Topics: Family and Consumer Sciences


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

Fashion

  
  • FASHION 2 Introduction to the Fashion Industry


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to the fashion industry, providing an overview of how the business of business works, from raw materials to the production and retail distribution of fashion goods. The areas of fashion design, production, methods of predicting consumer demand, buying, pricing, retailing, and promoting fashion products are analyzed. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 4 Fashion Product Analysis


    Units: 3
    This course is designed to increase the student’s knowledge of fashion products in the market. Areas of production, content, use, value, durability, versatility, care and the price of goods will be evaluated. An in-depth analysis of apparel and accessories for women, men, and children, as well as cosmetics, is covered. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 6 Textiles


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to textiles used in fashion and interiors. Natural and man-made fibers, yarns, fabric construction, coloring and finishing are examined. Emphasis is placed on fabric performance, serviceability, and the consumer’s role in the textile field. (UC, CSU)
  
  • FASHION 8 History of Fashion to the Twentieth Century


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is a survey of costume from ancient times to the twentieth century. The course uses an interdisciplinary approach to show how clothing is used as a universal means of symbolizing roles and social position, emphasizing the ways clothing communicates values and attitudes, and how costume is a reflection of trends in technology, music, literature, art, interior design and social values. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 9 History of Fashion from the Twentieth Century to Present


    Units: 3
    This course is a survey of fashion from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day. The course uses an interdisciplinary approach to show how clothing is used as a universal means of symbolizing roles and social position, emphasizing the ways clothing communicates values and attitudes, and how fashion is a reflection of trends in technology, music, literature, art, interior design and social values. Specific designers who influenced fashion of the past and present will be examined. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 10 Clothing and Culture


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is a study of clothing and its relationship to culture, society, and the individual. The psychological and sociological influences of dress, the physical aspects of appearance, and the influences of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and class on the development of personal identity are explored through the study of style in traditional cultures, popular culture and everyday life. (UC, CSU)
  
  • FASHION 15 Selected Topics: Fashion


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Department not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 18 Consumer Behavior in Fashion and Interiors


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 2 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  or ID 2 Introduction to Interior Design  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the important trends in consumer behavior in the fashion and interiors environments. Students will explore the factors that influence consumer purchases of fashion and home goods and patterns of purchasing behavior within the retail environment. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 19 Retailing Fashion and Interiors


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 2 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  or ID 2 Introduction to Interior Design  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides a multi-dimensional approach in educating students for careers in the fashion and interior retail industry by combining studies in business fundamentals with  theory. All phases of retailing for fashion and interiors are covered, including business organization, buying, merchandising, marketing and consumer behavior. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 21 Trend Forecasting for Fashion & Interiors


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: FASHION 2 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  or ID 2 Introduction to Interior Design  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course will introduce students to forecasting and its use by the creative design industries with the aim of developing an intuitive and intellectual approach to predicting future trends, on both fashion and interiors, as well as consumer behavior and retailing. The course provides students with in-depth knowledge of the relationship between forecasting, trend prediction, marketing, economics and style movements. The student will develop research skills in historical context, consumer trends and buying patterns, fads, crazes and cults, all of which play a part in the analysis of style movements. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 22 Fashion Promotion and Marketing


    Units: 3
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with different activities in fashion promotion and the marketing tools related directly to creating specific promotional strategies used in fashion environments. Students learn to develop an integrated marketing plan through a combination of advertising, direct mail, sales promotion, publicity, public relations, personal selling, special events, and visual merchandising. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 24 Visual Merchandising/Store Design I


    Units: 3
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic techniques of effective visual merchandising and retail store design, including history, terminology, types, components, and the structure of visual merchandising products, departments and retail stores. Course activities include designing, constructing and installing visual displays and designing fashion-related retail store environments. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 28A Fashion Event Production


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 2 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  and FASHION 22 Fashion Promotion and Marketing  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an overview of fashion event production, including market research, audience identification, visual merchandising, direct marketing, sponsorship, press releases, electronic media, publicity and advertising, and the primary purpose—merchandising the product through special events used in the fashion industry. All areas of event production planning from start to finish will be covered: planning through presentation to wrap-up and evaluation. Students will gain direct “hands-on” experience in the design, development, direction and co-ordination of all aspects required to produce a fashion production. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 28B Fashion Event Production Management


    Units: 1.5
    Prerequisites: FASHION 28A Fashion Event Production  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed for students who have completed FASHION 28A  and want to develop further the skills and techniques of event production they were exposed to in FASHION 28A . The student will gain direct “hands-on” experience in the management of a fashion production, including design, development, direction and co-ordination of all aspects of fashion productions and events. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 30 Basic Industry Sewing


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course introduces the student to the basic sewing techniques used in apparel design and production. Students learn to select and use sewing equipment, fabric and patterns, interpret and use commercial patterns, and minor pattern adjustments. Students learn to use industry construction techniques on commercial sewing machines and sergers. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 31 Intermediate Industry Sewing


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 30 Basic Industry Sewing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to build on the skills learned in FASHION 30  by introducing intermediate industry sewing techniques, pattern fit and alterations, as well as applying and evaluating appropriate construction methods for garments. Unique fashion fabrics, linings and shaping materials are used. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 32 Advanced Industry Sewing


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 31 Intermediate Industry Sewing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides students with advanced methods, techniques, terminology, and equipment used specifically in sample room sewing (as opposed to home sewing), simulating mass production procedures and focusing on the application and evaluation of advanced industrial clothing construction techniques, pattern alterations, and fitting. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 33 Alterations and Fit


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 30 Basic Industry Sewing   with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide the student with skills necessary to fit and alter ready-to-wear or custom garments to customer specifications. The student learns techniques for fitting garments to various body types and the skills for altering commercial and custom patterns, as well as operating home and commercial sewing machines, pressing equipment, and sewing tools. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 36 Flat Pattern I


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 30 Basic Industry Sewing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of the industry techniques of flat pattern-making and basic slopers for the bodice, sleeve, and skirt to standard sizes. Use of slopers as a foundation for designing workroom sample patterns for shirts, blouses, and skirts to industry sizes are discussed and analyzed. Students create style variations by manipulating basic pattern blocks which are transferred from sketches into usable first patterns for apparel productions. Sample garments are then created from the patterns. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 37 Flat Pattern II


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 36 Flat Pattern I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a continuation of FASHION 36 . Advanced flat patternmaking techniques are emphasized for both woven and knit fabrics. Students draft style variations for sportswear, activewear and outerwear designs using basic pattern blocks. First patterns are developed and sample garments constructed and tested for fit on industry dress forms. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 38 Fashion Design by Draping


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 31 Intermediate Industry Sewing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: FASHION 36  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a study of the development of fashion designs through draping fabric on dress forms. Students create patterns from completed drapes and construct slopers, samples and finished garments. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 42 Couture Techniques I-Embellishments


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: FASHION 31 Intermediate Industry Sewing  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course will provide students with instruction on the specialist hand stitching skills and decorative techniques of embellishments used in couture sewing. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 50H Special Studies: Fashion


    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: FASHION 2 Introduction to the Fashion Industry  or FASHION 31 Intermediate Industry Sewing  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: A student must have completed a total of at least 12 units of transfer course work with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. In addition, an independent study contract must be completed by the student, faculty member, and Dean.
    This course is designed for the student qualified to do advanced work in fashion. The course includes research, directed reading, fieldwork or other advanced study which must be arranged and approved by the instructor and the Dean before enrolling in the course. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 51 Beginning Fashion Illustration


    Units: 2
    This course is designed to develop rendering skills necessary for the students pursuing a fashion design career. Emphasis is placed on developing basic techniques for drawing the fashion face and proportioned croqius, as well as rendering the figure, fashion garments and fabrics. Students will learn step-by-step techniques of rendering. It is recommended that students be able to read a ruler. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 52 Advanced Fashion Illustration


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: FASHION 51 Beginning Fashion Illustration  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides students with advanced graphic skills, including advanced techniques for croqius rendering and the figure in motion, fashion styles and fabrics, as well as flats used in marketing fashion to the retail trade. Advanced mediums, including  pencil, water color, acrylic, colored pencil, and pens are explored. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 54 Collection Design and Production I


    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: FASHION 31 Intermediate Industry Sewing , FASHION 36 Flat Pattern I , and FASHION 51 Beginning Fashion Illustration  each with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides students with the skills to produce a grouping of original apparel garments that would be showcased in an apparel collection. Students apply the skills obtained in previous design and pattern making classes in creating a collection of original garments aimed at a specific target market. Topics include designing a small collection, creating and modifying patterns, constructing original garments, and identifying target consumer markets. Finished collections are showcased on the runway in a fashion show. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 55 Collection Design and Production II


    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: FASHION 54 Collection Design and Production I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course provides students with advanced skills and experience to produce a grouping of original apparel garments that would be showcased in an apparel collection. Students apply the skills obtained in the previous Collection Design and Production class to the creation of a cohesive collection of original garments aimed at a specific target market. Topics include designing collections from an inspiration, creating and modifying patterns, constructing original garments, and identifying target consumer markets. Finished collections are showcased on the runway in a fashion show. (CSU)
  
  • FASHION 75 Selected Topics: Fashion


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

Foster and Kinship Care

  
  • FKC 75 Selected Topics: Foster and Kinship Care


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Foster and Kinship Care not already covered by the existing curriculum.
  
  • FKC 199C Supporting Relationships Between Children and Their Families


    Units: 0
    This course is designed to identify the ongoing role birth families play in the development of foster and adoptive children. Methods for involving birth families in meeting children’s developmental needs will be outlined.
  
  • FKC 199F Using Discipline to Protect and Nurture


    Units: 0
    This course is designed to identify methods of discipline that can be utilized by foster and adoptive parents to protect, to nurture and to meet the developmental needs of children.
  
  • FKC 199G Promoting Children’s Personal and Cultural Identity


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

French

  
  • FREN 1 Elementary French I


    Units: 5
    This course is an introduction to the French language and French cultures/geographical area studies. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations). (UC, CSU)
  
  • FREN 2 Elementary French II


    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: FREN 1 Elementary French I  or two years high school French with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is a second semester introduction to the French language and French cultures/geographical areas. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations). (UC, CSU)
  
  • FREN 3 Intermediate French I


    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: FREN 2 Elementary French II  or three years high school French with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to offer study at the intermediate level of the French language and French cultures/geographical area studies. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations). Efforts to improve reading and composition skills are based on both contemporary and traditional selection of literary texts. (UC, CSU)
  
  • FREN 4 Intermediate French II


    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: FREN 3 Intermediate French I  or four years high school French with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to offer continued study at the intermediate level of the French language and French cultures/geographical area studies. Emphasis is placed on communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and cultural understanding (behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations). Efforts to improve reading and composition skills are based on both contemporary and traditional selection of literary texts. (UC, CSU)
  
  • FREN 5 Advanced French


    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: FREN 4 Intermediate French II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to provide the student with a more detailed study of grammatical concepts, refinement of vocabulary and further practice in composition at a more advanced level. The student will continue the study of literature, culture and civilization. (UC, CSU)
  
  • FREN 15 Selected Topics: French


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of French not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  
  • FREN 36A Introductory French Conversation


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: FREN 1 Elementary French I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to strengthen fundamental communication patterns based on typical daily situations. (CSU)
  
  • FREN 36B Beginning French Conversation


    Units: 2
    Prerequisites: FREN 2 Elementary French II  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is designed to achieve conversational ability based on typical daily situations. (CSU)
  
  • FREN 50H Special Studies: French


    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: FREN 4 Intermediate French II  with a grade of “B” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: A student must have completed a total of at least 12 units of transfer course work with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. In addition, an independent study contract must be completed by the student, faculty member, and Dean.
    This course is designed to allow the student to do advanced work in the language. The course includes research, directed reading, field work, or other advanced study which must be arranged and approved by the instructor and the Dean before enrolling in the course. (CSU)
  
  • FREN 75 Selected Topics: French


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

Geography

  
  • GEOG 1 Physical Geography


    Units: 3
    Advisories: MATH 90  with a grade of “C” or better and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is a spatial study of the Earth’s dynamic physical systems and processes. Topics include: Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere. Emphasis is on the interrelationships among environmental and human systems and processes and their resulting patterns and distributions. Tools of geographic inquiry are also briefly covered; they may include: maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 110)
  
  • GEOG 1L Physical Geography Laboratory


    Units: 1
    Prerequisites: GEOG 1 Physical Geography  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Corequisites: GEOG 1 .
    This course is designed as a series of laboratory exercises involving weather, climate and landforms with emphasis on problem solving, map reading and landscape interpretation. The course correlates with topics from Physical Geography. Physical Geography Laboratory plus Physical Geography satisfies the laboratory science requirements for general education. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 111)
  
  • GEOG 2 Cultural Geography


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is designed as a systematic review of the major topics in human geography: population, culture, (race, language, religion, music), economic activities, settlement patterns, including urbanization, and political geography. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 120)
  
  • GEOG 3 Geography of California


    Units: 3
    This course is designed to introduce the student to California’s unique physical, cultural and economic environments. The emphasis is on the interactions of landforms, climate, natural vegetation, soils and resources with people. The diversity of geographic regions will be analyzed together with human modifications of the landscape. Also, California’s changing demographics will be examined in light of cultural and ethnic distributions and influences. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 140)
  
  • GEOG 10 World Regional Geography


    Units: 3
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is designed to survey the physical, cultural, and economic geography of the world’s regions: Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania using a regional geographic approach. Current events and regional problems are examined. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOG 125)
  
  • GEOG 15 Selected Topics: Geography


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Geography not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  
  • GEOG 50H Special Studies: Geography


    Units: 1-2
    Prerequisites: GEOG 1 Physical Geography  or GEOG 2 Cultural Geography  or GEOG 3 Geography of California  or GEOG 10 World Regional Geography  each with a grade of “B” or better.
    Limitations on Enrollment: A student must have completed a total of at least 12 units of transfer course work with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. In addition, an independent study contract must be completed by the student, faculty member, and Dean.
    This course is designed for the student qualified to do advanced work in geography. The course includes research, directed reading, fieldwork or other advanced study which must be arranged and approved by the instructor and the Dean before enrolling in the course. (CSU)
  
  • GEOG 75 Selected Topics: Geography


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

Geology

  
  • GEOL 1A Physical Geology w/Lab


    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 90 Beginning Algebra  with a grade of “C” or better or qualifying placement .
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to the principles of geology with emphasis on Earth processes. This course focuses on the internal structure and origin of the Earth and the processes that change and shape it. The laboratory component focuses on the identification of rocks and minerals, topographic and geologic map exercises demonstrating the work of water, wind, ice and gravity and effects of tectonic activity. Field trip(s) may be required. This course is designed for science majors. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 101)
  
  • GEOL 1B Historical Geology w/Lab


    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: GEOL 1A Physical Geology w/Lab  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an introduction to Earth’s history and the life it supports. Subjects include geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet’s origin and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years. The laboratory component includes geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet’s origin and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 111)
  
  • GEOL 2 Introduction to Environmental Science


    Units: 3
    Advisories: ENG 1A  and MATH 90  or high school elementary algebra each with a grade of “C” or better, and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to environmental issues from a scientific perspective, focusing on physical, chemical, and biological processes within the Earth’s system, the interaction between humans and these processes, and the role of science in finding sustainable solutions. Topics include ecological principles, biodiversity, climate change, sustainability, renewable and nonrenewable energy, water resources, air and water pollution, and solid waste management. This course is required for the Associate of Science for Transfer degree in Environmental Science. (CSU)
  
  • GEOL 5 Earth Science


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: MATH 92S Intermediate Algebra (STEM)  or MATH 92G Intermediate Algebra  each with a grade of “C” or better or qualifying placement .
    Advisories: ENG 1A  with a grade of “C” or better and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to the essentials of Earth Science including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 120)
  
  • GEOL 5A Earth Science w/Laboratory


    Units: 4
    Prerequisites:  MATH 90 Beginning Algebra  with a grade of “C” or better or qualifying placement .
    Advisories: Ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to the essentials of Earth Science with a laboratory. Topics include the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 121)
  
  • GEOL 15 Environmental Geology


    Units: 3
    Advisories: ENG 1A   and MATH 90  or high school elementary algebra each with a grade of “C” or better, and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Environmental Geology, including the interactions between and impacts of humans with the environment in a geologic context. The course emphasizes the Earth system and connections between the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. (UC, CSU, CID GEOL 130)
  
  • GEOL 15A Environmental Geology w/Lab


    Units: 4
    Prerequisites: MATH 90 Beginning Algebra  with a grade of “C” or better or qualifying placement .
    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Environmental Geology with laboratory. Topics include the interactions between and impacts of humans with the environment in a geologic context. Course emphasizes the Earth system and connections between the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. (UC, CSU, C-ID GEOL 131)
  
  • GEOL 16 Oceanography


    Units: 3
    Advisories: MATH 90  and ENG 1A  each with a minimum grade of “C”, and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to the marine environment. Students explore the physical, geological, chemical and biological characteristics of the world ocean. Topics include plate tectonics, waves and tides, ocean circulation, coastal features and beach processes, origin and structure of ocean basins, sediments, ocean chemistry, productivity, life in the ocean, oceans, and climate change. (UC, CSU)
  
  • GEOL 16A Oceanography w/Lab


    Units: 4
    Advisories: ENG 1A  and MATH 90  or high school elementary algebra each with a “C” or better, and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
    This course is an introduction to the marine environment. Students explore the physical, geological, chemical and biological characteristics of the world ocean. Topics include plate tectonics, waves and tides, ocean circulation, coastal features and beach processes, origin and structure of ocean basins, sediments, ocean chemistry, productivity, and life in the ocean. (UC, CSU)
  
  • GEOL 25 Selected Topics: Geology


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of Geology not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  
  • GEOL 75 Selected Topics: Geology


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

German

  
  • GERM 1 Elementary German I


    Units: 5
    This course is an introduction to the German language and the cultures of the German-speaking countries. It develops proficiency in elementary German listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. It explores the cultures of German-speaking countries by analyzing behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations. It affords opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. (UC, CSU)
  
  • GERM 2 Elementary German II


    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: GERM 1 Elementary German I  or two years high school German with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course continues to develop proficiency in German listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on the advanced elementary level. It continues to explore the cultures of German-speaking countries by analyzing behaviors, institutions, perspectives and artistic manifestations. It affords opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. (UC, CSU)
  
  • GERM 3 Intermediate German I


    Units: 5
    Prerequisites:  GERM 2 Elementary German II  or three years high school German with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course offers continued study of the German language and cultures. Efforts to improve reading and composition skills are based on both contemporary and traditional selection of literary texts. It affords opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. (UC, CSU)
  
  • GERM 4 Intermediate German II


    Units: 5
    Prerequisites: GERM 3 Intermediate German I  or four years high school German with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course offers continued study of the German language on the advanced intermediate level. Efforts to further develop reading and composition skills are based on both contemporary and traditional selection of literary texts. It continues to explore the culture of the German-speaking countries. It affords opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. (UC, CSU)
  
  • GERM 15 Selected Topics: German


    Units: 0.5-4
    This course is designed to enable the College to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of German not already covered by the existing curriculum. (CSU)
  
  • GERM 75 Selected Topics: German


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

Graphic Arts

  
  • GRART 1A Digital Imaging I


    Units: 3
    This introductory course covers the core concepts associated with digital imaging. Adobe Photoshop is used for creating, manipulating, and enhancing digital images for print and screen-based media. Students learn how to effectively use this software in a graphic design environment, planning and carrying out professional digital imaging projects. This course introduces both basic visual design concepts and a comprehensive understanding of digital workflow, providing the student with a foundation for print, web, and interactive design projects. (UC, CSU)
  
  • GRART 1B Digital Imaging II


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: GRART 1A Digital Imaging I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course centers on graphic design process and production employing advanced image editing techniques using the current version of Adobe Photoshop software. In addition to learning advanced capabilities, students will learn how to alter existing images realistically, creatively apply techniques to original artwork and images, visually communicate ideas and messages successfully, and prepare and present their projects to meet professional industry standards. (UC, CSU)
  
  • GRART 2A Graphic Design and Layout I


    Units: 3
    This course prepares students pursuing a career in the graphic communication fields with exploration of the principles of graphic design and layout. Strong emphasis is given to the development of visual acumen. Specific focus will be on design and gestalt principles; integration of text and image on the two-dimensional page; page grid layout, and introduction to typographic exploration. (UC, CSU)
  
  • GRART 2B Graphic Design and Layout II


    Units: 3
    Prerequisites: GRART 2A Graphic Design and Layout I  with a grade of “C” or better.
    This course is an in-depth graphic design course focusing on explorations in principles of graphic design and layout. Students will create “real world” projects. Topics include branding, experimental image creation, multi-page publication design, layout design and portfolio design. (UC, CSU)
  
  • GRART 3A Digital Illustration for Graphic Design I


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

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