Electrical Systems Technology - Formerly Electronic Technology - Major #8171

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: 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: 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: 2022 Fall Semester
Introduction to digital systems and subcomponents. Introduction to analog vs. digital world, numbering systems, logic gates, decoders, encoders, multiplexer and multiplexed transmission, registers and memory devices, as well as, digital circuit design using computer software. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Facility automation fundamentals identifying various aspects of the control systems within a commercial building. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
SCADA software and HMI hardware applications. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Introduction and application of electrical wiring methods as recognized by the National Electrical Code. Includes wiring methods and procedures for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Major emphasis will be placed upon electrical safety. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Investigation and implementation of motor control. Emphasis on the fundamentals of logic and wiring as applied to motor controls. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Application of electronic principles in the industrial environment. Emphasis on variable frequency drives, control circuits and electronic components. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Analog modulation techniques and the frequency spectrum. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Digital multiplexing, digital conversions, and network communication. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
The course focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Basic programming of programmable logic controllers, and input/output device interfacing. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Basic instrumentation and control concepts with application in process control systems. Calibrating, terminology, and Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) symbols as established by the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Skills for computer hardware support; installation, configuration, diagnosing and troubleshooting computer hardware. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Principles and structure of network addressing including applications and equipment operation. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Applications of the architecture, components, protocols, routers, and switches used in commercial and industrial networking environments. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Designed for students interested in an entry level career in the solar industry. Introduction to the fundamental principles and functions of the photovoltaic industry along with the physical installation for a photovoltaic system. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Introduction of photovoltaic system requirements, design and configurations, installation techniques, and their applications in residential, commercial, and industrial. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Equipment (tools, computers and machinery) and processes used in the development and construction of robotics used in manufacturing, medical and aerospace industries. Creating prototype drawings and constructing various prototype robots. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Introduction to the applications of robotics in industry, with emphasis on automated work cells set-up, programming and operations. Course topics will include basic concepts and components of a typical automated work cells end effector designs and production line interfacing are studied. Students will design work cells and develop functional work cell simulators. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
This introduction covers the basic operation, programming, and vision integration with industrial robots. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Advanced industrial robotics programming, integration, and collaborative applications. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
A study of biomedical instrumentation and equipment used in the health care field. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Application of all rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining, and inspecting electrical systems. Designed for newcomers and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. Branch circuits, electrical services, overcurrent protection and grounding Part I. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Application of the rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting installations. Designed for newcomers to the electrical industry and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. General wiring, motors, controls, transformers, other equipment and grounding. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Application of the rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting electrical installations. Designed for newcomers to the electrical industry and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. General wiring, motors, controls, transformers, other equipment and grounding. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Introduction to digital systems and subcomponents. Introduction to analog vs. digital world, numbering systems, logic gates, decoders, encoders, multiplexer and multiplexed transmission, registers and memory devices, as well as, digital circuit design using computer software. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Facility automation fundamentals identifying various aspects of the control systems within a commercial building. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
SCADA software and HMI hardware applications. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Introduction and application of electrical wiring methods as recognized by the National Electrical Code. Includes wiring methods and procedures for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Major emphasis will be placed upon electrical safety. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Investigation and implementation of motor control. Emphasis on the fundamentals of logic and wiring as applied to motor controls. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Application of electronic principles in the industrial environment. Emphasis on variable frequency drives, control circuits and electronic components. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Analog modulation techniques and the frequency spectrum. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Digital multiplexing, digital conversions, and network communication. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
The course focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Basic programming of programmable logic controllers, and input/output device interfacing. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Basic instrumentation and control concepts with application in process control systems. Calibrating, terminology, and Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) symbols as established by the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Skills for computer hardware support; installation, configuration, diagnosing and troubleshooting computer hardware. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Principles and structure of network addressing including applications and equipment operation. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Applications of the architecture, components, protocols, routers, and switches used in commercial and industrial networking environments. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Designed for students interested in an entry level career in the solar industry. Introduction to the fundamental principles and functions of the photovoltaic industry along with the physical installation for a photovoltaic system. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Introduction of photovoltaic system requirements, design and configurations, installation techniques, and their applications in residential, commercial, and industrial. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Equipment (tools, computers and machinery) and processes used in the development and construction of robotics used in manufacturing, medical and aerospace industries. Creating prototype drawings and constructing various prototype robots. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Introduction to the applications of robotics in industry, with emphasis on automated work cells set-up, programming and operations. Course topics will include basic concepts and components of a typical automated work cells end effector designs and production line interfacing are studied. Students will design work cells and develop functional work cell simulators. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
This introduction covers the basic operation, programming, and vision integration with industrial robots. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Advanced industrial robotics programming, integration, and collaborative applications. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
A study of biomedical instrumentation and equipment used in the health care field. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Application of all rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining, and inspecting electrical systems. Designed for newcomers and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. Branch circuits, electrical services, overcurrent protection and grounding Part I. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Application of the rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting installations. Designed for newcomers to the electrical industry and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. General wiring, motors, controls, transformers, other equipment and grounding. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Application of the rules for engineering, designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting electrical installations. Designed for newcomers to the electrical industry and professionals seeking preparation for obtaining additional certifications or further knowledge. General wiring, motors, controls, transformers, other equipment and grounding. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Topics include basic concepts and terminologies, history of public health accomplishments, overview of the functions of public health professions and institutions, and health promotion in public health settings. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2021 Fall Semester
Examines personal financial management from an economic and behavioral perspective. Emphasis on the life-long impact financial decisions have on individuals, families and society. Topics include time value of money, opportunity cost and marginal analysis; tax strategies; financial planning strategies; financial monitoring and reporting; money & credit management; purchasing strategies and large asset acquisition; risk management through home, health, auto and disability insurance; saving and investing; and retirement and estate planning. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course emphasizes the processes of socialization focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. The course examines the influence of multiple societal contexts including race, equity, and language. Students will explore the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children’s development, birth through adolescence. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course examines basic theories, research concepts, and principles of typical and atypical physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development at each major stage of life from conception to death are examined. All major topics of human development (e.g. human behavior, sexuality, nutrition, health, stress, key relationships of humankind to the social and physical environment, and implications of death and dying) are presented in an integrated manner. Observations of children, adolescents and adults are required. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. An emphasis will be on the interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children of varying ages to evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is designed to assist students in developing the necessary tools for future success by providing structures and activities that illustrate the relationship between interpersonal and intrapersonal interactions. Course topics include development of student's personal strengths, interpersonal relationships, personal values, healthy lifestyle choices, and success skills. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Nutrition and diet patterns throughout the life cycle play an integral role in physical health, emotional health, and the prevention of chronic disease. Students will study this relationship through learning about nutrients and their interactions in the human body. Nutrition will be discussed through the lens of different social, psychological, and cultural considerations. This course includes consumer information on food distribution systems and food safety. Not open to students with credit in Food and Nutrition 40. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Nutrition and diet patterns throughout the life cycle play an integral role in physical health, emotional health, and the prevention of chronic disease. Students will study this relationship through learning about nutrients and their interactions in the human body. Nutrition will be discussed through the lens of different social, psychological, and cultural considerations. This course includes nutrient metabolic pathways in its course content. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Contemporary scientific concepts and medical information designed to promote health, prevent disease, increase life span, and improve the quality of life involving the cardiovascular system, physical fitness, nutrition, emotional health, human sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, reproduction and birth control, heredity, substance abuse, cancer, consumer and environmental health and health care systems. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Overview of social, economic, biological and psychological aspects of aging. Exploration of challenges and strengths of the aging people with emphasis on consumerism, housing, health, leisure time, family roles, retirement, widowhood and sexuality. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
The physical and psychological aspects of drug use, including abuse and addiction, physical and psychological dependencies, physiological effects of commonly used drugs, and treatment and prevention. (Not open to students with credit in Human Services 45.) (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Topics include the history of psychology, research methods, biopsychology, lifespan development, sensation and perception, consciousness and altered states, learning and memory, thought and language, intelligence, motivation and emotion, personality, mental illness and therapy, stress and health, social psychology, and the social and cultural influences that affect behavior. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Topics include the history of psychology, research methods, biopsychology, lifespan development, sensation and perception, consciousness and altered states, learning and memory, thought and language, intelligence, motivation and emotion, personality, mental illness and therapy, stress and health, social psychology, and the social and cultural influences that affect behavior. The Honors section of this course places a greater emphasis on understanding the human being as an integrated physiological, social, and psychological organism and further enriches that perspective with data and theories from related disciplines. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Explores human sexual behaviors and values in contemporary society from a biological, psychological, social, cultural, historical and lifespan perspective. Topics include research methods, sexual anatomy and physiology of males and females, gender development and socialization, contraception and abortion, conception and prenatal development, sexual orientation, love, communication and relationships, sexual patterns and techniques, sexual dysfunctions, sexually transmitted infections, the causes and consequences of sexual victimization, atypical sexual behavior and the commercialization of sex presented in an explicit and scientific manner. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2022 Summer Semester
Provides a foundation of knowledge about psychological principles and concepts important to personal and social adjustment. Topics include personality, lifespan development, psychological factors that affect physical health and illness, the effects of stress, stress management, gender roles, interpersonal relationships, sexuality, work and leisure, psychological disorders, and therapy. Topics are explored with an emphasis on both theory and practical application in everyday life. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course examines basic theories, research concepts, and principles of typical and atypical physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development at each major stage of life from conception to death are examined. All major topics of human development (e.g. human behavior, sexuality, nutrition, health, stress, key relationships of humankind to the social and physical environment, and implications of death and dying) are presented in an integrated manner. Observations of children, adolescents and adults are required. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. An emphasis will be on the interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children of varying ages to evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2017 Fall Semester
A micro and macro overview of rape including the history of rape, a study of what creates a rape culture, social and psychological characteristics and pathology of rapists, sociological impact upon and psychology of the survivor. Includes examination of various forms of sexual assault such as acquaintance rape, marital rape, male rape, gang rape and child sexual assault. The sociological foundation and history of current laws and their execution are also explored. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2017 Fall Semester
A micro and macro study of the historical and contemporary problem of domestic violence. Overview of the battered spouse syndrome, characteristics of the survivor and the batterer, therapeutic approaches and development of legislation. Various forms of domestic violence such as child abuse, elder abuse, and violence in same gender relationships are also studied. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Overview of social, economic, biological and psychological aspects of aging. Exploration of challenges and strengths of the aging people with emphasis on consumerism, housing, health, leisure time, family roles, retirement, widowhood and sexuality. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Explores personal and social aspects contributing to the relationships and social problems facing children: socialization, the dysfunctional family, abuse, deprivation, disabilities and special needs, drugs, delinquency and sexuality. (A, CSU)

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Sociological analysis of marriage and the family, including historical and contemporary changes, and the socio-cultural and economic forces shaping these changes. Topics may include but are not limited to: love, courtship, mate selection, sexuality, family planning, pregnancy and childbirth, sexually transmitted diseases, family conflict, conflict resolution, communication skills, divorced families, step-families, aging and widowhood. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2017 Fall Semester
A micro and macro overview of rape including the history of rape, a study of what creates a rape culture, social and psychological characteristics and pathology of rapists, sociological impact upon and psychology of the survivor. Includes examination of various forms of sexual assault such as acquaintance rape, marital rape, male rape, gang rape and child sexual assault. The sociological foundation and history of current laws and their execution are also explored. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2017 Fall Semester
A micro and macro study of the historical and contemporary problem of domestic violence. Overview of the battered spouse syndrome, characteristics of the survivor and the batterer, therapeutic approaches, and development of legislation. Various forms of domestic violence such as child abuse, elder abuse, and violence in same gender relationships are also studied. (A, CSU, UC)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Theories and techniques of public speaking from the perspective of the speaker and the audience. Emphasis on research, logical organization, composition and effective delivery of informative and persuasive speeches. Practice in clearly stating and developing ideas. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Introduction to interaction processes in interpersonal communication settings. Emphasis on effective and appropriate uses of verbal and nonverbal messages in the initiation, development, maintenance, and termination of personal and professional relationships. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Theories and practice of influence, advocacy, and reasoning from the perspective of both persuader and audience. Practice preparing effective and ethical persuasive appeals. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
An introduction to group communication as a vehicle for solving problems, reaching decisions and making recommendations on policy. Students will study and practice the theories, behaviors and processes of group communication. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
An introduction to group communication as a vehicle for solving problems, reaching decisions, and making recommendations on policy. Students will study and practice the theories, behaviors, and processes of group communication. Honors sections will also focus on a more in-depth analysis of group communication theory and its application. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Analysis, reasoning, advocacy, and criticism of ideas. Emphasis on derived conclusions based on valid evidence and sound inferences without using fallacies of thought and language. Demonstration of basic principles through a variety of oral presentations and written assignments. (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
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)