Design/Technical Theatre Studies – Major #5482

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This introductory course teaches the use of appropriate and effective language to explain and argue ideas. Major components include critical reading of diverse voices, writing as a process, writing strategies, and research. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This introductory course teaches the use of appropriate and effective language to explain and argue ideas. Major components include critical reading of diverse voices, writing as a process, writing strategies, and research. Honors sections may include more extensive research with a focus on academic journals, as well as critical thinking that includes in-depth analysis and synthesis of ideas. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course surveys the art of theatre. Students will learn about the process of creating theatre through study of the production process and the many artists who participate in the creation of theatre. Through videos and attendance at live theatre, students will also learn the various forms of theatre, such as tragedy and comedy and various modes of presentation, both presentational and representational. Students will also be introduced to theatre's historical roots and its diversity as expressed in various cultures throughout the globe. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Survey of the Theatre history and dramatic literature of Western culture from Ancient Greeks through 18th Century. The history and development of theatre and drama are studied in relationship to cultural, political, and social conditions of the time. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Principles, theories and techniques of play script analysis for theatrical production. This course explores an in-depth methodology of reading, analyzing and understanding play scripts in a variety of genres and styles intended for production. Investigating techniques used to determine how to read a play for its structure, scrutinizing the playwright's methods of creating theatre through plot, character and imagery, and understanding what scripts "mean" to the professional theatre artist and theatre-goer as distinct from other forms of literature. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Analysis and writing of plays for critical review. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Introduction to Scene Design is a discussion and project-based course which studies the skills, techniques, communication and collaboration, thought process, and presentation that goes into designing scenery for the stage at an introductory level. The course will examine the work of prominent scenic designers and their relevant works as well as looking at other types of careers that a scenic design background can nurture. Students will be challenged to conceptualize, develop, and curate the "world of the play" through their own thoughtful analysis and interpretation of the script. Research, rendering, drafting, model building, storyboarding, and presentation skills will be explored through the various projects. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Designed to acquaint the student with the art and practice of lighting design for the theatre, this course will include lighting equipment and control, script analysis, design methodologies, drafting, cueing, additive and subtractive color theory, lighting for dance, musicals and alternate theatre. Assignments include theoretical and realized lighting designs for theatre or dance productions. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Introduction to methods of designing and applying makeup for theatrical use. Instruction and practice in a lecture/laboratory setting. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Topics in more advanced technical theatre and stage crew leadership beyond the scope of TA23. Students may specialize in one or more of the following areas (with instructor approval): scenery, properties, costumes, make-up, lighting, sound, projection and special effects. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Topics in advanced technical theatre beyond the scope of TA 29A. Students may specialize in one or more of the following areas (with instructor approval): scenery, properties, costumes, make-up, lighting, sound, projection, and special effects. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Survey of the Theatre history and dramatic literature of Western culture from Ancient Greeks through 18th Century. The history and development of theatre and drama are studied in relationship to cultural, political, and social conditions of the time. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Survey of the theatre history and dramatic literature of Western culture from 19th century to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Introduction to the creation of costumes for the stage. The study of costume history, design and basic construction techniques. Fabrics and their various uses will be investigated. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Principles, theories and techniques of play script analysis for theatrical production. This course explores an in-depth methodology of reading, analyzing and understanding play scripts in a variety of genres and styles intended for production. Investigating techniques used to determine how to read a play for its structure, scrutinizing the playwright's methods of creating theatre through plot, character and imagery, and understanding what scripts "mean" to the professional theatre artist and theatre-goer as distinct from other forms of literature. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An intermediate exploration of application of production responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, sound, and running crew. Students will serve on the crew for a department or community production, requiring some night and weekend hours. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An advanced exploration of leadership roles in production responsibilities leading small teams in one or more of the following areas: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, sound, and running crew. Students will serve on the crew for a department or community production, requiring some night and weekend hours. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Rehearsal and performance of plays for public presentation. Credit given for the performance of acting roles, stage management, direction or assistant direction of a Fresno City College theatre production. Participation in a Fresno City College theatre production required. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed to prepare technical theatre and acting students who wish to attend and participate at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (a.k.a. KCACTF). KCACTF is both a regional and national theater arts festival in which those participating are provided the opportunity to join in masterclasses, attend the invited theatrical performances and partake in adjudication/competition events. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
A survey of scenery, sound, costumes, makeup, properties, theatrical equipment and construction techniques through demonstration, and laboratory experience. Information is application to all formal theatrical applications. Through demonstration and laboratory experiences, students gain an understanding of the organization of theatre (technical personnel) as well as an appreciation for theatrical design. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
In this course students will learn the following mathematical concepts: applications of linear; exponential and logarithmic functions; solving systems of linear equations using matrix operations and inverses; solving linear programming techniques using graphing methods and simplex methods; applying interest theory concepts to solve mathematical finance problems; calculate probability; determine the number of values within sets using Venn Diagrams and counting principles; use graphs and properties to determine limits, rates of change, and derivatives of a function. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course covers using probability and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making using data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life sciences, health sciences, and education. The analysis will incorporate EXCEL/Other Statistical Software and a graphing calculator. Descriptive measures include central tendency and dispersion, probability theory, discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling distributions, central limit theorem, time series, index numbers, statistical inference using one and two sample hypothesis tests using both the standard and t distributions for both means and proportions, estimation, correlation, regression, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and nonparametric methods including Chi-squared. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This is a college level course in algebra for majors in business, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students will study polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; theory of polynomial equations; analytic geometry; and sequences/series. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This is a college-level course with topics including angles, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, right and oblique triangles, graphs, identities, trigonometric equations, vectors, polar coordinates, DeMoivre’s Theorem, and applications. (A, CSU-GE)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course covers advanced algebra and trigonometric topics including; equations and inequalities; polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; graphing; analytic geometry; and conic sections; vectors; matrices; systems of equations, the binomial theorem, sequences, and series. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course is an introduction to differential and integral calculus. This includes analytical geometry, differentiation and integration of functions, limits, continuity, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and applications of differentiation. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This is a second course in single variable differential and integral calculus that covers advanced applications and techniques of integration, differential equations, and sequences and series. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course includes solid analytical geometry; partial differentiation; integral calculus of multivariable functions; two and three dimensional vectors; vector valued functions; topics in vector calculus including Green’s, Divergence, and Stokes’ Theorems. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including applications from a variety of disciplines. The course introduces the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing when solution(s) exist, and techniques for obtaining solutions, including, series solutions, Laplace transforms and linear systems. This course is not intended for students who have taken Math 17.(A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
In this course students will develop quantitative reasoning through an in-depth study of topics including real number systems and subsystems. The emphasis is on comprehension and analysis of mathematical concepts and applications of logical reasoning. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course includes topics of probability, statistics, geometry, measurement, motion geometry, and tessellations. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course includes the following topics: descriptive measures, probability and sampling distributions, central limit theorem, one and two sample hypothesis tests, analysis of variance, predictive techniques, correlation and regression. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course includes the following topics: descriptive measures, probability and sampling distributions, central limit theorem, one and two sample hypothesis tests, analysis of variance, predictive techniques, correlation and regression. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) include descriptive measures, probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, central limit theorem, one and two sample hypothesis tests, estimation, correlation, regression and analysis of variance. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical through expanded assignments. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This is an introductory course in ordinary differential equations and linear algebra. Topics for this course include first-order ordinary differential equations, including separable, linear, homogeneous of degree zero, Bernoulli and exact with applications and numerical methods. Students will also study solutions to higher order differential equations using undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, power series, with applications; solutions to linear and non-linear systems of differential equations, including numerical solutions; matrix algebra, solutions of linear systems of equations, and determinants; vector spaces, linear independence, basis and dimension, subspace and inner product space, including the Gram-Schmidt procedure; as well as linear transformations, kernel and range, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization and symmetric matrices. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course includes applications of linear, exponential, and logarithmic functions; matrix operations; and inverse matrices; linear programming techniques, mathematics of finance, probability, and counting theory; as well as limits, rates of change, and derivatives. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This class covers topics including matrices and linear transformations; vector spaces; determinants; eigenvalues and eigenvectors. This course is not intended for students who have taken Math 17. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course includes the following topics: descriptive statistics, sampling, hypothesis testing, estimation, selected non-parametric techniques, ANOVA, and regression, with applications from psychology, biology, and social sciences. This course is designed for psychology majors and UC transfers. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course is an introduction to mathematical problem-solving, statistics, social choice (voting and fair division), and management science. The mathematical concepts taught in this course emphasize application for quantitative analysis that can be used in daily life. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Students will study angles; parallel lines; congruent and similar triangles; geometric constructions; right triangle trigonometry; application of formulas for perimeter, area, and volume of geometric figures; and inductive and deductive reasoning. (A)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course covers topics include polynomial, rational, and algebraic expressions and equations; linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; radicals; graphing functions and relations. (A)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course includes the following topics: descriptive statistics, sampling, hypothesis testing, estimation, selected non-parametric techniques, ANOVA, and regression, with applications from psychology, biology, and social sciences. This course is designed for psychology majors and UC transfers. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2017 Spring Semester
Designed for students with disabling conditions. Development and/or maintenance of basic physical/mental skills with an introduction to basic nutrition, disability and pharmaceutical issues. Measured cardiovascular fitness, stretching, nutritional evaluation and current disability/pharmaceutical topics. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2017 Spring Semester
Designed for students with disabling conditions. Development and/or maintenance of basic physical skills, knowledge, and attitude for successful participation in aquatics. Measured skill performance and cardiovascular fitness. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2017 Spring Semester
Designed for students with disabling conditions. Sports skills of Frisbee, Frolf, Bocci, Horseshoe. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2017 Spring Semester
Designed for students with disabling conditions. Development and/or maintenance of strength. Adapted fundamental/advanced strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course is designed for students with disabilities. The emphasis is on the development and/or maintenance of basic physical/mental conditioning through walking. There will be cardiovascular fitness, stretching, nutritional evaluation and current topics about disability will be covered. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course is designed for students with disabilities. The emphasis is on the development and/or maintenance of flexibility, strength, and fitness using progressive resistance, stretching, and cardiovascular fitness activities. A very basic introduction to nutrition and current topics that may pertain to various disabilities. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students will learn basic techniques and styles of Beginning Hip Hop dance, both historical and current, emphasizing musicality, rhythms, and the basic movement required to develop Beginning Hip Hop skills. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students will learn Intermediate level techniques and styles of Hip Hop dance, both historical and current, emphasizing musicality, rhythms, and the movement required to develop intermediate Hip Hop skills. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students will learn skills and techniques that promote body awareness, mental health and conditioning to improve body alignment, enhance and expedite body ability for dance skills, and aid in preventing injuries common to various dance styles. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students will study modern dance technique, exercises and improvisations involving body movement, rhythm, design, dynamics, and expression. This will include body conditioning exercises for posture, strength, and flexibility. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students will study pre-intermediate modern dance technique, exercises and improvisations involving body movement, rhythm, design, dynamics, and expression. Body conditioning exercises for posture, strength, technique and flexibility. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students will learn the beginning level of classical ballet technique, using barre exercises and center work. Students will learn beginning ballet terminology and concepts. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students will learn part two, beginning level of classical ballet technique, using barre exercises and center work. Students will learn beginning ballet terminology and concepts. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students will learn Intermediate level Ballet technique. They will use barre exercises, across the floor and center work. The class will include a demonstration of creating and teaching a ballet phrase. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students will learn pre-advanced ballet technique. They will use barre exercises, across the floor and center work. The class will include a demonstration of creating and teaching a ballet phrase and a short combination. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This class will teach students the fundamental technique of Jazz dance. Students will utilize basic steps and isolated body parts. They will be instructed to use appropriate conditioning exercises for strength, flexibility, balance, and alignment done to a rhythmic form of jazz and other contemporary music. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This class will be a progressive refinement of the jazz dance technique. Students will be building upon the skills and technique covered in Dance 14. A variety of jazz styles will be introduced to the students. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students will be introduced to a variety of tap styles, sequences, and dance patterns to develop rhythm, coordination, and balance. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
History and origin of Mexican dance, from the pre-Columbian era through the arrival of the Spaniards. Analysis of the form, function, and symbolism of the music, musical instruments, movements, and choreography. Examination of the role of gender in this art form. Dances practiced and performed at the beginning level. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
History and origin of Mexican dance, from the pre-Columbian era through the arrival of the Spaniards. Analysis of the form, function, and symbolism of the music, musical instruments, movements, and choreography. Examination of the role of gender in this art form. Dances practiced and performed at the pre-intermediate level. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students will progressively refine their tap dance technique, building upon skills and techniques covered in Dance 16. Students will be presented with more advanced tap steps and styles. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students in this class will learn modern dance technique warm up and exercises for development of movement vocabulary, strength, flexibility, alignment, range of motion, and rhythmic coordination. Guided group improvisations will be used for the development of personal movement vocabulary, creative outlet, and to hone in on basic cognitive and improvisational skills. There will be a study of modern dance as an art form, including brief discussions on history and theory. The study of dance composition theories and conceptual approaches will be discussed. Students will create work studies in the form of solos and group work. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students in this class will learn intermediate level modern dance technique warm up and exercises for the further development of movement vocabulary, strength, flexibility, alignment, range of motion, and rhythmic coordination. Guided group improvisations will be used for the development of personal movement vocabulary, creative outlet, and to hone intermediate level cognitive and improvisational skills. There will be a study of modern dance as an art form, including brief discussions on history and theory. The study of dance composition theories and conceptual approaches will be discussed. Students will create solo and group work on a complex and multi-dimensional level. The student will be guided to hone in on one’s own artistic voice and to be able to articulate their reasons for creation in an intelligent, comprehensive manner. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course introduces students to the experience of performing a dance concert on the stage. The students will be utilizing various dance techniques, learning the rehearsal process, memorizing choreography and the expectations included in performance etiquette. This course includes opportunities for students to learn production activities that support the dance concert. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course is an intro/beginning level for students who want to experience performing a dance concert on the stage. The students will be utilizing various dance techniques, learning the rehearsal process, memorizing choreography and expectations included in performance etiquette. This course includes opportunities for students to learn production activities that support the dance concert. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students selected for this course will be preparing to be dance participants in American College Dance Association conference. The student will partake in a variety of workshop classes and participate as a viewer at the adjudication concerts. The students will have the opportunity to perform before professional dance experts. Students selected for this course will participate and help coordinate the annual FCC Dance Expo event. NOTE: faculty select students for this course. The number of students who can partake varies from year to year. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
History of the origin of Mexican dance, from the arrival of the Spaniards to the present time. Analysis of the form, function, and symbolism of the music, musical instruments, movements, and choreographies. Dances practiced and performed at the intermediate level. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
History of the origin of Mexican dance, from the arrival of the Spaniards to the present time. Analysis of the form, function, and symbolism of the music, musical instruments, movements, and choreographies. Dances practiced and performed at the advanced level. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students will develop Intermediate-level modern dance technique. This course will have emphasis on inverted movement, fast-pace locomotor patterns, and weight sharing. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Students will develop pre-advanced level modern dance technique. This course will have emphasis on honing previous skills of DANCE 28A, including a variety of locomotor patterns, creativity, and a deeper understanding of modern dance concepts. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course is a beginning level for students who want to experience performing a dance concert on the stage. The students will be utilizing various dance techniques and learning the rehearsal process at a beginning level. Students will hone their skills in memorizing choreography and/or how to clean and prepare the dance for the stage. This will include communication etiquette for the roles of choreographer, performer, designer and technician in relation to the dance theater production. This course includes opportunities for students to learn production activities that support the dance concert. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course is a beginning/pre-intermediate level for students who want to experience performing a dance concert on a stage. The students will be utilizing various dance techniques and learning the rehearsal process at a beginning/pre-intermediate level. Students will hone their skills in memorizing choreography and/or how to clean and prepare the dance for the stage. The skill of improvisation will be honed as a choreographic skill. This will include communication etiquette for the roles of choreographer, performer, designer and technician in relation to the dance theater production. This course includes opportunities for students to learn production activities that support the dance concert. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this activity course, students will learn about basic skills, rules, and strategies as they relate to Badminton. This course is suitable for all genders and fitness levels. This course is suitable for all genders and fitness levels. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This is an expanded approach to the fundamental badminton strokes and strategies obtained in beginning badminton. Students will build upon their knowledge of the game of badminton, and be able to successfully compete with peers of their skill level. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will participate in basketball-related activities. Participation in various drills includes dribbling, shooting, and passing. Different playing styles will be incorporated throughout the semester, including half and full court games against other students. Throughout the course, students will develop motor skills, coordination, and teamwork. This course is suitable for all genders and fitness levels. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this activity class, explores various activities to develop posture, strength, flexibility, endurance and relaxation. This class will serve as a survey of different exercise techniques and modalities. This course is suitable for all genders and fitness levels. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this activity course, students will learn and practice grip, stance, and swing fundamentals. Instruction will be based on the short game basics. Each student will receive instruction on golf etiquette, equipment, and the rules of golf. This course is suitable for all genders and fitness levels. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this activity course, students will learn theory and techniques of self-defense and personal safety. Students will experience mental and physical aspects of basic self-defense. Content includes recognizing and avoiding dangers, and skills and strategies for employing physical defense when necessary. This course is suitable for all genders and fitness levels. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this activity course, students will participate in swimming skills and techniques for the beginning swimmer. Development of swimming as a fitness activity, beginning stroke skills and proper breathing techniques for adequate lap swimming. This course is suitable for all genders and fitness levels. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
A progression from PE 12, this course is an advanced swim class to further develop swim skills and techniques for intermediate swimmers. Development of swimming fitness activity, stroke development, and techniques for lap swimming. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this activity course, students cover the basic skills of tennis, including learning proper grip, forehand, backhand, volley and serving. The class will also cover the rules and etiquette of tennis for singles and doubles tennis matches. This course is suitable for all genders and fitness levels. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
A progression from PE 13, this course is an advanced tennis class to further develop the forehand, backhand, volley, and serving. The class will also cover strategies for singles and doubles match play. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this activity course, students will learn about the volleyball serve, positions, technique, drills, and conditioning. This activity course is designed for all skill levels. This course is suitable for all genders and fitness levels. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
An expanded approach to the fundamental of volleyball strategies. Students will build upon their knowledge of the game of volleyball, and be able to successfully compete with peers of their skill level. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
In this activity course, students will learn total body development by exercising against resistance. The class is structured to satisfy the strength building needs of beginner individuals with little to no experience lifting weight. Students will safely learn how to exercise, the use of various fitness equipment, and the importance of lifelong physical activity. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
In this activity course, students will learn total body development by exercising against weighted resistance. The class is structured to satisfy the strength building needs of individuals with small to moderate experience in weight lifting and weight lifting techniques. Students will safely learn how to exercise, the use of various fitness equipment, and the importance of lifelong physical activity. Not required to take PE-15A prior to this course. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
In this advanced course, students will learn total body development by exercising against weighted resistance. The class is structured to satisfy the strength building needs of individuals with moderate and above experience in weightlifting and powerlifting exercises. Students will safely learn how to exercise, the use of various fitness equipment, and the importance of lifelong physical activity. Not required to take PE-15 A/B prior to this course, but powerlifting experience is recommended. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn how to become the calm, serene person you would like to be and relieve the tension of everyday life with regular yoga practice. Yoga is a mental and physical conditioning program that brings the mind, body and spirit together in union. The ultimate goal is to develop a calm mind and a strong, healthy and relaxed body. This yoga class is for people of all ages, shapes and sizes, regardless of injuries or surgery. This course is suitable for all genders and fitness levels. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Instruction and practice in the fundamentals of yoga-based postures and transitions are designed to enhance strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. Emphasis on safety, proper body alignment, improved posture, and developing breathing and meditation techniques that encourage mind-body connection and relaxation response. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this activity course, students will design to improve cardiovascular fitness using various exercise intervals. Students will perform a variety of body weight, strength training, and cardio exercises to increase endurance, strength, and knowledge of this type of health and fitness program. This course is suitable for all genders and fitness levels. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn badminton rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of badminton. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season badminton student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn baseball rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of baseball. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season baseball student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn basketball rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of basketball. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season basketball student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn cross-country rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of cross country. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn football rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of football. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor or head coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season football student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn golf rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of golf. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season golf student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed primarily for students possessing the desire, ability, and skills necessary to participate in cheer and stunt on the collegiate level. Prospective participants should confer with the instructor before enrollment. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn soccer rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of soccer. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season soccer student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn softball rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of softball. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season softball student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn tennis rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of tennis. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season tennis student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn track and field rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of track and field. This course is designed for intercollegiate student athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season track and field student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn women's volleyball rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of women's volleyball. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season women's volleyball student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn to men's wrestle rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of men's wrestling. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season men's wrestling student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn women's water polo rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of women's water polo. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season women's water polo student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn women's swimming and diving rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of women's swimming and diving. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season women's swimming and dive student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn women's beach volleyball rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of women's beach volleyball. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season women's beach volleyball student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This activity course is designed for intercollegiate student-athletes only. This course is sport specific and includes resistance, cardiorespiratory, flexibility, agility, and power training at the intercollegiate level. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
In this course, students will learn women's wrestling rules and strategy. Students will identify and demonstrate skills related to the sport of women's wrestling. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is designed for off-season women's wrestling student-athletes. This course is designed for intercollegiate Student-Athletes only. Please contact your counselor and coach. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course covers the basic skills of soccer and futsal; including dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. The class will also cover the official (FIFA) rules of soccer and futsal. The emphasis is to teach the skills and playing games under the official rules of futsal inside the gym for the first half of the semester. The second section of the class will cover skills and playing games under the official rules of soccer on the soccer field. This course is suitable for all genders and fitness levels. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
In this activity course, students will improve overall physical fitness and health through the use of stationary spin bikes. Proper spin techniques and safety practices are demonstrated. This course is suitable for all genders and fitness levels. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and application to the human species. Topics include: genetics, evolutionary theory, human variation and biocultural adaptations, comparative primate anatomy and behavior, and the fossil evidence for human evolution. Scientific method serves as foundation of the course. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
A hands-on laboratory experience to supplement Biological Anthropology. May be taken either concurrently with Anthropology 1 or in a subsequent term. Exercises will provide additional experience and hands-on activities to expand student learning in the following major subject areas: the scientific method, evolution and natural selection with a specific focus on human evolution, evolutionary genetics, modern human variation, forensic anthropology, primate anatomy and behavior, and the hominid fossil record. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Introductory overview of astronomy. Topics include local sky observing, the motions of the sun, moon, and stars in the sky, Kepler's laws of planetary motion, the solar system, star formation and stellar evolution, black holes, galaxies, and cosmology. Optional field trips. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is a descriptive introduction to the origin, evolution, and current state of the solar system. The topics in this course include the history of astronomy; the Sun and its role within the solar system; the origins and characteristics of planets, satellites, ring systems, dwarf planets, comets, asteroids, and other interplanetary debris; and Kepler's laws of planetary motion. The discussion of current interplanetary missions and exoplanetary systems around other stars will also be included. There may be optional field trips. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is a descriptive introduction to the nature and evolution of stars and galaxies as well as the origin and evolution of the universe. An emphasis will be placed on the observational evidence used by cosmologists to help develop their theories. A study of the types of stars, including the sun, binary stars, variable stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars is included. Types of galaxies and their distribution in the universe, dark matter, dark energy, supernovae, and black holes will be examined. There may be optional field trips. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Introductory course exploring biological concepts as they relate to organismal structure and function, inheritance, ecology, and evolution. Recommended for non-biological science majors and liberal studies majors. Field trips required. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An overview of the cellular, molecular, genetic, and systems basis of life with an emphasis on the human body. For allied health majors. Fulfills prerequisites for Biology 20, 21A, and 31. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Field-based investigation of plants, animals, and fungi emphasizing natural history, taxonomy, and ecology of local species and methods of field study. Weekly required field trips with moderate hiking and a multi-day field trip are included. This is a required course for the Field Biologist Certificate at FCC. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
The first of two introductory courses for biology majors, focusing on concepts in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, inheritance, and evolution. Intended for biology, pre-medical, pre-veterinarian, and pre-pharmacy majors. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
The second of two introductory courses for biology majors, focusing on concepts surrounding the evolution and classification of Earth's biodiversity, the structure and function of organisms, and ecology. Intended for biology, pre-medical, pre-veterinarian, and pre-pharmacy majors. Field trips are included in this course. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An introductory course in conservation biology. An exploration of phenomena influencing Earth's biological diversity with an emphasis on ecological principles and human impacts. A focus on natural resource use, management and future challenges for a growing human population. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Introductory course exploring biological concepts as they relate to animal structure and function, inheritance, ecology, and evolution. Recommended for non-biological science majors and liberal studies majors. Field trips required. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Introductory course exploring biological concepts as they relate to plant structure and function, inheritance, ecology, and evolution. Recommended for non-biological science majors and liberal studies majors. Field trips required. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course is intended for students planning to complete allied health programs (e.g. Nursing, RadTech) or seeking a degree in Human Biology, although it may also be useful for artists or others interested in the human form. The focus is on the structures of the human body, both large and small. The course includes the dissection of animal specimens. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Biology 21A and 21B have been designed for students planning to complete allied health programs (e.g. Nursing) or seeking a degree in Human Biology. This is the first class in the 2-semester sequence. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Biology 21A and 21B have been designed to prepare students planning to complete allied health programs (e.g. Nursing), or seeking a degree in Human Biology. Biology 21B is the second course in the sequence. This course will include animal dissections. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An introductory and elective course that provides the student with an understanding of the basic principles and practices in the propagation, growth, and care of ornamental and vegetable plants. The course covers plant anatomy, general maintenance, weeds, pests, diseases, fertilizers, soils, propagation, pruning, and training. Intended for students wanting to learn about horticulture and gardening or those preparing for careers relating to horticulture. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An introductory human biology class without a laboratory. Designed for students planning to enter medical coding or HIT programs. Not an acceptable prerequisite for Biology 20 or Biology 21A. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Summer Semester
Investigation of plants, animals, and fungi with an emphasis on the natural history and ecology of the High Sierra and its eastern slope. This is a short-term field-based course with required field trips. Multi-day camping and moderate hiking at high elevation are a part of this course. Additional costs for food, campground and entrance fees. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Investigation of plants, animals, and fungi with an emphasis on the natural history and ecology of the Central California Coast. This is a short-term field-based course with required field trips. Multi-day camping and moderate hiking in the elements are a part of this course. Additional costs for food, campground and entrance fees. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Development of atomic theory; atoms, isotopes, molecules, and ions; compounds; classification of matter; formulas and equations; stoichiometry; introduction to aqueous reactions: precipitation, acids and bases, and gas forming and redox reactions; gas laws; kinetic molecular theory of gases; thermochemistry; modern atomic theory; VSEPR theory; valence bond (hybridization) and molecular orbital theories; intermolecular forces; properties of liquids; solids and crystal structures; solution behavior; colligative properties; associated laboratory experiments; and volumetric (titrimetric) and gravimetric analysis methods. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Chemistry for applied science and non-science majors. The scientific method; chemical computations; composition of matter, energy, and physical and chemical changes; fundamental laws and principles; atomic and molecular structure; bonding; inorganic nomenclature, kinetic molecular theory, gas laws, solutions, acid-base theories, oxidation-reduction, equilibrium, nuclear chemistry, and qualitative and quantitative theories and techniques. MATH 103 is recommended as a prerequisite for allied health and nursing majors and MATH 3A is recommended as a prerequisite for STEM majors. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Introduction to the basic concepts of organic and biochemistry. Structure and behavior of organic and biological compounds, metabolism, and regulation. Primarily for students in the health-oriented professions. Not a substitute for Chemistry 3A. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
The Earth’s dynamic physical systems and processes. Topics include weather, climate, geomorphology, soils, and the biosphere. Emphasis on interrelationships among systems and processes and their resulting patterns and distributions. Tools of geographic inquiry include maps, remote sensing, graphic data, and models. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Introduction to atmospheric processes, energy and moisture exchanges, atmospheric pressure, global atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns, precipitation processes, weather systems, and severe weather. Analysis of world, regional, and local climate systems, emphasizing an understanding of the mechanisms and consequences of global climate change. Course incorporates lab work focusing on observation and analysis of atmospheric data using charts. meteorological instruments and their use, weather maps, and radar and satellite imagery. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course consists of an introduction to the principles and unifying concepts of earth science including geologic time, formation and internal structure of the Earth, plate tectonics, rock and mineral identification, weathering processes, landforms, earthquakes, volcanic activity, flooding and groundwater resources. Laboratory exercises will include rock and mineral identification, and interpretation of topographic and geologic maps. Optional field trips to classic geologic locations. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to Earth’s history using geologic dating techniques, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, and the processes that have shaped the global environment. Fossil evidence for the origin and evolution of life, natural selection, and environmental change in shaping both ancient and modern living communities are also presented. Emphasis will be given to North American paleogeography and tectonics. Laboratory activities use rocks, fossils, geologic maps and cross sections to interpret ancient environments, tectonic settings and geologic history. At least one field trip or an appropriate alternative activity are required. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to the geologic setting and evolution of California using the concepts of plate tectonics, stratigraphy, and processes that have and are still shaping the landscape, including volcanism, earthquakes, and erosion. Optional field trips. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to the study of water on earth with an emphasis on physical oceanography. Topics include ocean and shoreline processes, plate tectonics, sea floor morphology, types and distribution of seafloor sediments, ocean sediment transport, ocean chemistry, ocean currents, marine resources, and environmental concerns. Optional field trips. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to the earth sciences with an emphasis on basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Optional field trips to classic geologic locations. The course is designed for transfer Liberal Studies and Elementary Education for Transfer students. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course covers the application of scientific principles to the understanding of environmental problems and issues. Seeking solutions to contemporary environmental problems; historical, economical, political and social implications; relationships to scientific principles; ecosystems, urban affairs, housing, land planning, transportation, air and water pollution, water development, food production, wildlife, pest control, and population studies. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course covers basic concepts of physics and chemistry and their relation to the everyday environment. It includes laboratory and demonstrations with special application to K-6 teachers. It is specifically designed to satisfy the requirements of students who intend on transferring to the CSU Liberal Studies Major. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Mechanics, thermal physics, oscillations, and waves. Designed primarily for life science and related majors. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Electricity and magnetism, optics, and introduction to modern physics. Designed primarily for life science and related majors. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Classical mechanics: kinematics, Newton's Laws, energy, momentum, gravitation, and fluids. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course is an emphasis on a survey of physics, chemistry, and earth science, including mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, modern physics, nuclear physics, chemical systems, chemical reactions, geologic time, weather phenomena, astronomy, and cosmology. It is designed primarily for non-science majors. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Introduction to Scene Design is a discussion and project-based course which studies the skills, techniques, communication and collaboration, thought process, and presentation that goes into designing scenery for the stage at an introductory level. The course will examine the work of prominent scenic designers and their relevant works as well as looking at other types of careers that a scenic design background can nurture. Students will be challenged to conceptualize, develop, and curate the "world of the play" through their own thoughtful analysis and interpretation of the script. Research, rendering, drafting, model building, storyboarding, and presentation skills will be explored through the various projects. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Designed to acquaint the student with the art and practice of lighting design for the theatre, this course will include lighting equipment and control, script analysis, design methodologies, drafting, cueing, additive and subtractive color theory, lighting for dance, musicals and alternate theatre. Assignments include theoretical and realized lighting designs for theatre or dance productions. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Introduction to methods of designing and applying makeup for theatrical use. Instruction and practice in a lecture/laboratory setting. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Introduction to the creation of costumes for the stage. The study of costume history, design and basic construction techniques. Fabrics and their various uses will be investigated. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Apply basic acting theory to performance and develop the skills of interpretation of drama through acting. Special attention is paid to skills for performance: memorization, stage movement, vocal production, and interpretation of text. Not open to students enrolled in Theatre Arts 42. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Designed for theatre arts majors and stresses acting technique, character building, scene and monologue performance, and scene analysis from selected plays from Modern Realism. Not open to students currently enrolled in Theatre Arts 41. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Introduction to African-American Studies: a critical interdisciplinary study of African American culture, history, and heritage from Pre Colonial West Africa through the 21st Century. This course will include an introduction to West African societies of the 15th and 16th centuries, prior to European Colonial Expansion; an examination of the transition into the era of African enslavement in Colonial America; an exploration of African American cultural development during the era of Reconstruction; an evaluation of African American political movements in response to social injustice and African American creative production; an analysis of the assimilation of African American culture into mainstream American culture during the 20th century; and finally, to examine and evaluate the African American community of the 21st Century. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course provides a chronological in-depth examination of how the systems and social institutions of the United States of America have influenced and impacted the lives of African Americans and their communities from the Colonial Era through the first decade of the 21st Century. This course will examine and analyze cultural norms and value systems retained from traditional African societies that were adapted for survival in the United States; evaluate and analyze the impact of the Great Migration from 1865 through 1975, compare and contrast the social political and economic bases of the Reform Movement, Civil Rights Movement, and Pan African Liberation Movement, and evaluate and interpret how the underlying economic, political, and ethnocentric issues of racism in the United States have impacted African American communities and social institutions from Reconstruction to the election of President Barack Obama. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course provides an in-depth analysis of African Civilization from its earliest origins through the European Colonial period that includes geographical and topographical survey of the African continent, examination of the traditional African cultural traits represented in cultures and societies throughout the African continent, and evaluation and analysis of contact between African and Non-African societies during Arab and European Colonial eras. Topics covered in this course will include ancient African societies; classical African civilizations along the Nile River Complex; African cultural institutions including: religion, law, art, science, education, social obligations, and the centrality of the family unit; and the consequences of the subordination of African people throughout the world at the beginning of the European Colonial era. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the disbursement of African people throughout the world through European Colonialism and African enslavement through the analysis of the importance of African enslavement to racism and capitalism in the United States of America; examine the legacy of African resistance to enslavement and racial oppression; identify the historical contributions of Africans to the Americas and the Caribbean; and, finally, compare and contrast the creative production process of African Americans during the 20th Century. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
History of the struggle for civil and human rights in American history, focusing on the African American movement. Legal, moral, ethical, religious and humanistic foundations of the Movement. Forms of discrimination, segregation and oppression and various forms of resistance to them. Efforts to protect human and civil rights in the United States. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course analyzes the social, political, and cultural history of African American women in US society from an interdisciplinary perspective through lectures, discussions, films and other collaborative activities. This course will analyze the complex ways that ethnicity, class and gender have shaped African American women’s lives and the strategies they have used to empower themselves and their communities within and in comparison to structures of white supremacy and patriarchy and the intersections of socialization, familial relationships, history, art, language, politics, laws, economics, health, psychology, domestic violence, rape, sexuality, and gender. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
The Native nations of North American (American Indians) from antiquity to the present. An interdisciplinary approach to examining pre- and post settler-colonial American Indian societies and cultures. Studying the effects of invasion and colonization with an emphasis on self-preservation and maintaining tribal sovereignty. This course analyzes the racialization of American Indians, Eurocentrism, relationship to place, forced assimilation, intergenerational trauma, Indigenous cosmology and ceremony, social justice, and self-determination. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
The history of the American Indian nations from antiquity to the mid-20th century, with an emphasis on pre-Columbian life, the European invading nations, settler-colonial policy, and federal-Indian relations in the United States. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
American Indian in North America after the Second World War to the present; emphasis on current events and legislation; issues involving the inherent sovereignty of American Indian nations, civil rights, cultural preservation, and place in modern global society. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and application to the human species. Topics include: genetics, evolutionary theory, human variation and biocultural adaptations, comparative primate anatomy and behavior, and the fossil evidence for human evolution. Scientific method serves as foundation of the course. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Explores how anthropologists study human culture. The broad arc of human experiences: subsistence, social, political, and economic organization, communication and creative expression, family and kinship, belief systems. Includes discussion of gender, racial and ethnic identity labels, and the effects of colonialism and globalization. Ethnographic case studies; professional anthropological research ethics; the application of anthropology to understanding humans around the globe. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Explores how anthropologists study human culture. The broad arc of human experiences: subsistence, social, political, and economic organization, communication and creative expression, family and kinship, belief systems. Includes discussion of gender, racial and ethnic identity labels, and the effects of colonialism and globalization. Ethnographic case studies; professional anthropological research ethics; the application of anthropology to understanding humans around the globe. Honors takes a greater cross-disciplinary perspective, places greater emphasis on the use of anthropology on the understanding of the modern world, and more critically evaluates the methods and theory of anthropology. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
A broad survey of physical and cultural evolution of the human species from the earliest signs of "humanness" through the rise of civilization as understood through the archaeological record. Includes a brief introduction to the methods of archaeology and the interdisciplinary nature of archaeological research. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Introduction to the study of concepts, theories, data and models of anthropological archaeology that contribute to knowledge of the human past. Includes discussion of the nature of scientific inquiry, the history and interdisciplinary nature of archaeological research; dating techniques, methods of survey, excavation, analysis, and interpretation incorporating selected cultural sequences; cultural resource management; professional ethics. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Introduction to the use of film by anthropologists as a research and educational tool. Films depicting different cultures from around the world are viewed and evaluated. Various attributes of ethnographic film are examined. (A, CSU, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
A survey of history, geography, socio-political, religious systems, and cultural achievements of Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Olmec, Zapotec, Teotihuacano, Mayan, Toltec, and Aztec/Mexican. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Examine the histories, cultures, migration, and U.S. settlement patterns of diverse peoples from Southeast Asia. These people include the Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao, Khmu, Mien, and the Hmong. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Exploration of the history of Imperial China, the major religions/philosophies, and the culture of the Chinese. Cultural topics will include written language, martial arts, games, art, and mythology. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Explore historical and cultural background of Hmong people who have migrated into the United States of America. Examine their cultural identity, acculturation process, clan system, family dynamics, influential factors that shape their culture, and successes in America. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Historical and cultural background of major Asian groups that have immigrated into the United States; including Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Filipinos, South Asians, and Southeast Asians. Examines immigration patterns, cultural identity, family influences, community formation, interracial relationships, civic participation, and experiences with discrimination. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Issues of contemporary relevance related to Asian Americans, including: stereotypes, anti-Asian violence, educational inequities, workplace discrimination, media representations, race relations, community leadership, law and public policy, and civic and political engagement. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
What every educated citizen should know about law as a social process and about American law and legal institutions. The historical origins of law as well as the role law plays in modern western and non-western societies. Institutional sources of law; legal reasoning; judicial decision making and remedies; an overview of the civil and criminal litigation process; administrative law and procedure; alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; ethics and the legal system. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
The introductory course explores the Chicano/a/x and Mexican American community, culture(s) and heritage(s) in American society from an interdisciplinary approach. Focus on sociocultural challenges, struggles, and social justice movements that define the Chicano/a/x experience. Examination of the ancestral roots, dynamic migration/immigration trends, conflict, racialization processes, liberation struggles, socialization process, and sociopolitical patterns from ancient Indigenous civilizations of Mesoamerica to the present. Overview of trends and patterns in Latino/a/x populations at-large will also be explored. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
A survey of Mexican American history from the ancient Indigenous civilizations of Mesoamerica to the Mexican American War of 1846-48. Special emphasis is placed on American History from 1492 into the mid 1800's, and upon understanding the historical and contemporary dynamics of colonialism and imperialism. Introduction of concepts such as race, racism, racialization, white supremacy, settler colonialism, indigeneity, and mestizaje. Focus on the impact of European arrival in the Americas, the history of Indigenous, African, and mixed-race people in the formation of Mexico. Spanish and Mexican settlement in what would become the U.S. Southwest, and the early history of Mexicans in the United States. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
A survey of Mexican American history from the Mexican-American War of 1846-48 to the present, with an emphasis on understanding the historical and contemporary dynamics of racism and white supremacy. Introduction of concepts such as race, racism, racialization, eurocentrism, settler colonialism, indigeneity, and self-determination. Focus on the history of people of Mexican descent in the United States, and exploration of topics such as the Mexican-American War and its aftermath, interpersonal and institutional racism, segregation, immigration and the border, the Zoot Suit Riots and Chicano/a/x participation in WWII, and the many facets of the Chicano/a/x Civil Rights Movement. Introduction to the study of U.S.-Mexico relations, 1848-present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An examination of Chicano-Latino political issues, interaction with governmental and political structures, legislation, political parties, pressure groups, political socialization, and political change. In-depth discussion of the Chicano Movement and Chicano-Latino political organizations. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
A sociological examination of the Chicano and Latino in American society: this course examines family, religion, education, race and racialization, social class, gender, and political and social institutions. An emphasis is placed on social problems, social issues, and social change relevant to the Chicano-Latino community. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course offers an interdisciplinary analysis of Chicana and Mexican American women in contemporary society. Special emphasis is placed on the role and impact of family, church, education, economics, and politics. An exploration of gender, sexuality, racialization, and intersectionality will occur, as well as a critical review of how struggle, resistance, racial and social justice, solidarity, and liberation emerge in Chicana experiences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
A survey of history, geography, socio-political, religious systems, and cultural achievements of Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Olmec, Zapotec, Teotihuacano, Mayan, Toltec, and Aztec/Mexican. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
A social, economic, and political survey of Mexican history from the colonial (1521) to the contemporary period. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)