Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer – Major #5341

Associate in Arts (AA-T) Degree for Transfer Program Map

The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

An Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer is designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. An Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer is a great way to develop critical and creative reasoning skills, enhance an ability to read complex materials with comprehension, and improve communication skills. These assets will be valuable as a transfer student to a four-year institution, whether you major in philosophy or some other field, and will enhance your preparation for a wide range of career opportunities. To earn the Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer, students must complete a maximum of 60 required semester units of CSU-transferable coursework, including either the CSU-GE Breadth or IGETC requirements and 18 semester units within the major. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, including grades of C (or 'P') or higher in each course taken to fulfill the major. Local graduation requirements are not required for the transfer degree. For more information on university admission and transfer requirements, students should consult with a counselor.

Upon completion of the program, students will:

1. Demonstrate independent and critical thinking regarding important topics in philosophy.
2. Analyze and evaluate arguments, both philosophical and non-philosophical, in accordance with the standards taught in our philosophy courses.

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester

Term 1

13 units

CSU GE AREA A.1: Oral Communication

3 units

COMM 1

Introduction to Public Speaking

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course presents theories and techniques of communication to enhance public speaking skills. This is achieved through research, organization, composition, presentation, delivery, and evaluation of various types of informative and persuasive speeches. Communication and rhetorical theories are presented to enhance understanding of public communication processes. Particular emphasis is placed on the organization and criticism of public discourse. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

COMM 2

Interpersonal Communication

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
In this course students will study a variety of interpersonal communication theories, research, concepts, and principles. Students will learn and apply the importance of interpersonal communication, verbal and nonverbal communication, diversity and culture, relationships, and conflict. This will be achieved through research and analysis of interpersonal interactions and self reflection. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

COMM 4

Persuasion

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course explores the theories and practices of influence, advocacy, and reasoning from the perspective of both persuader and audience. Rhetorical and social theories of persuasion are studied, and historical and contemporary persuasive messages are analyzed. Students also practice by preparing effective and ethical persuasive speeches and other appeals. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

COMM 8

Group Communication

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to group communication as a vehicle for solving problems, reaching decisions, making recommendations on policy and communicating group decisions to a larger audience. Students will study and practice the theories, behaviors and processes of group communication. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

COMM 8H

Honors Group Communication

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
An introduction to group communication as a vehicle for solving problems, reaching decisions, making recommendations on policy, and communicating group decisions to a larger audience. 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)

CSU GE AREA A.2: Written Communication

4 units

ENGL 1A

Reading and Composition

4 units

Effective Term: 2024 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)

ENGL 1AH

Honors Reading and Composition

4 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring 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)

CSU GE AREA C.1: Arts

3 units

AFRAM 3

African-American Art

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
This course provides a survey of African American Art from Pre Colonial Africa through the 21st century that includes an introduction to Nile Valley Civilizations, 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, explore African American cultural development during Reconstruction, analyze African American political movements in response to social injustice and evaluate the assimilation of African American culture into mainstream American culture during the 20th century, and evaluate the African American community of the 21st Century. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

AFRAM 8

African-American Creative Workshop

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Summer Semester
This course will focus on the unique and creative contributions of African American Women in the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st century. The historical evaluation of the role of women creatives will include an introduction to the general spiritual principles from traditional African perspectives; specifically, Ancient Kemet (Egypt), Yoruba, and South African societies prior to European Colonial Expansion, and will examine the various ways African American Women have been ongoing facilitators in the areas of writing, performance, music, and the visual arts through immersive art lab work on projects. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

AFRAM 15

African American Music

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
This course will assess the importance and influence of the history and development of the music of African Americans from the colonial era through the 21st century. Through the analysis of the music traditions of West Africa, and the relationship that music has to African traditions and ceremony; this course will evaluate the sustained African roots through the development of African American culture. This course will include in depth examination of innovations in African American music, such as Gospel, Soul and Hip Hop, as well as contributions to the music industry as a whole, and the influence that music has had in socio-economic and political institutions of the United States and internationally. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

AMIND 35

American Indian Art

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An interdisciplinary approach examining American Indian cultures and art traditions of North America. Introducing pre-contact and early-contact-era traditions, spiritual practices, and the evolution of American Indian art forms in contemporary times. Exploring the concepts, designs, and techniques of Indigenous art of the Americas. Emphasis on North American Indian tribes and the impact of settler-colonial policy on the traditional Indigenous relationship to place. The art studied will begin from ancient Indigenous civilizations to contemporary art movements. This course also examines socio-political critiques expressed in post-modern Native American art that are responding to topics concerning Social Justice, Eurocentrism, Cultural Appropriation, and Primitivism. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts
C: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ARCH 15A

History of Architecture I

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course will focus on the history of architecture from prehistory to the Middle Ages including Europe, Asia, Africa, and Pre-Columbian America. Also included is the relationship between social, cultural, religious, and physical conditions that influenced the built environment. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ARCH 15B

History of Architecture II

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course covers history of architecture from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Included is the relationship between social, cultural, religious, and physical conditions that influenced the built environment. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 2

Introduction to the Visual Arts

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is an introduction to the visual arts and human creativity across history and diverse global cultures. Topics include the media of art, techniques, design principles, subject matter, style and theories of art within a historical context. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 3

Two-Dimensional Design

3 units

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
This course is an introduction to the elements and principles of two-dimensional design which are common to the visual arts. Students will develop a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations, studio projects, and problem solving. Art-3 is required for art majors. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

ART 5

History of Western Art - Prehistoric to Medieval

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Art 5 is a survey of Western art and visual culture from prehistory to the Gothic era. Historical eras and cultures studied include Paleolithic, Neolithic, ancient Near East, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Byzantine, Romanesque and Medieval Europe. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 5H

Honors History of Western Art - Prehistoric to Medieval

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Art 5H is a survey of Western art and visual culture from pre-history to the Gothic era. Historical and cultural eras include the Paleolithic, Neolithic, ancient Near East, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, early Islamic and Medieval Europe. The Honors section includes research and writing assignments using primary and secondary source material in addition to oral presentations. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 6

History of Western Art - Renaissance to Modern

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Art 6 course covers the development of major historical styles in European and American art and architecture from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Historical styles include the Italian and Northern Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism and avant-garde movements of the 20th century. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 6H

Honors History of Western Art - Renaissance to Modern

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Art 6H is an introductory survey of European and American art and architecture from the Renaissance to the 20th century covering the major historical styles. The Honors section will include research and writing assignments using primary and secondary source material and oral presentations. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1AH

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 7

Beginning Drawing

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Beginning Drawing is an introduction to the principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a range of subject matter and drawing media. The focus of this course is on perceptually-based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 9

Beginning Painting: Oil/Acrylic

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Art 9 is an introduction to painting through the study of historical and contemporary procssses, principles and best practices. The course will focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ART 3
Advisory: ART 7

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 10

Beginning Ceramics

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Art 10 is an introduction to ceramics materials, concepts, and processes, including hand-building, wheel throwing, glaze techniques, and firing. Students will learn the creative development of aesthetics through design principles and modes of personal expression. Topics will also include historical and contemporary ceramic practices and styles across cultures. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 11

Beginning Sculpture

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Beginning sculpture is an introduction to creative self-expression. It introduces a variety of sculptural media which may include but is not limited to clay, steel fabrication, bronze casting, glass casting, stone, wood, plaster, and new media such as installation and 3D printing/scanning. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ART 4

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 12A

Craft Workshop: Living Traditions

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Introduction to the materials, tools, processes and concepts of a variety of craft media that may include work in fibers, paper, metal, leather, and/or wood. Course topics include historical traditions and contemporary global craft practices. (A, CSU-GE)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 12B

Intermediate Craft Workshop: Living Traditions

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is an advanced exploration into the tools, materials, and processes of a variety of craft media. Projects may include work in fibers, textiles, papermaking, metal, wood, glass or leather. Topics will include global cultural and historical traditions and contemporary craft practices. (A, CSU-GE)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ART 12A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 14

Beginning Printmaking

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is an introduction to printmaking with special attention to relief printing, monotypes, and intaglio processes. Prints are produced by drawing or carving a composition on a carrier surface (the matrix) such as a wood block, metal plate or stone. This surface is then inked and the image is transferred to paper by the application of pressure, thus creating an impression or print. The goal is for students to gain the skills and confidence to produce multiple images by hand printing and on a press while exploring personal visual expression. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

ART 15

Ceramic Sculpture

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Art 15 is an introduction to ceramic sculpture as a means of self-expression by examining the global historical and contemporary role of sculptural practices using ceramics. Technical aspects of ceramic construction and coloring techniques will be introduced in the projects. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 17

Intermediate Drawing

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course explores artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ART 7
Prerequisite: ART 8

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 50

Arts of Africa, Oceania and Indigenous North America

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Art 50 is an introduction to the visual arts and artistic traditions of Africa, Oceania and Indigenous North America. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 55

Introduction to Asian Art

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Art 55 is an introduction to the visual arts and artistic traditions of Asia including the Indian subcontinent, China, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ART 60

Art of the Ancient Americas

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is an introduction to the art and architecture of the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica (Mexico & Central America) and Andean South America prior to European contact. Students will learn about the visual culture of civilizations such as the Olmec, Maya, Toltecs, Aztecs, Paracas, Nazca, Moche, & Inca. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

ART 70

Modern and Contemporary Art

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Art 70 is a global survey of modern and contemporary art from the 19th to the 21st centuries. Topics and historical styles covered include Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Modernism, Abstract Expressionism and Post-Modern globalism. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

ASAMER 55

Introduction to Asian Art

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
ASAMER 55 is an introduction to the visual arts and artistic traditions of Asia including the Indian subcontinent, China, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

CLS 17A

Beginning Mexican Folk Dance

3.5 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

CLS 20

Chicano Art

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Analysis of Mexican, Chicano, and Latino art from the historical to the contemporary. The course explores contemporary art forms and their ancestral cultural base, and includes a survey of Mexican, Chicano, and Latino artistic expressions. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

CLS 22

Art of the Ancient Americas

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

CLS 27B

Advanced Mexican Folk Dance

3.5 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: CLS 27A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

COMM 12

Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An introduction to performance studies: analysis, appreciation, and application of theories of interpretive performance of various forms of literature including poetry, prose, and drama. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

DANCE 17A

Beginning Mexican Folk Dance

3.5 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities
E1 - PE and/or Dance

DANCE 27B

Advanced Mexican Folk Dance

3.5 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: CLS 27A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities
E1 - PE and/or Dance

DANCE 30

Dance Appreciation

3 units

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course is a survey of dance as a historical form of cultural and theatrical expression. Emphasis on the growth of ballet, modern and jazz dance from their origins to the current trends in the United States will be studied. Dance 30 does not meet the Physical Education requirement. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

FILM 1

Introduction to Media Aesthetics and Cinematic Arts

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course introduces the close analysis of film and television texts. Examines the broad questions of form and content, aesthetics and meaning, and history and culture. Explores the diverse possibilities presented by the cinematic art form through an examination of a wide variety of productions, national cinemas, and film movements. Topics include modes of production, narrative and non-narrative forms, visual design, editing, sound, genre, ideology and critical analysis. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts
B: Humanities

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

FILM 2A

History of Cinema 1895-1960

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course offers a survey of international film history from the invention of cinema in the 1890s to 1960, including the development of narrative, documentary, and avant-garde film of the period; the aesthetic, technological, economic, and social factors that shaped this medium; and its impact on diverse societies and cultural values. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

FILM 2B

History of Cinema 1960-Present

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course offers a survey of international film history from 1960 to the present, including the development of narrative, documentary, and avant-garde film of the period; the aesthetic, technological, economic, and social factors that shape this medium; and its impact on diverse societies and cultural values. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

FILM 6

Film Genres

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course provides a clear context for appreciating the fundamental components of film as art and as social expression. It Investigates the origins, evolution, and transformations of various film genres such as film noir, the Western, science-fiction, the musical, horror, war, or the crime film. The course covers the formal and thematic conventions of each genre and the genre as a reflection of the social environments that produced them. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

MUS 3

Music Fundamentals

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Fundamental theory of music: pitch, rhythm, meters, scales, keys, key signatures, intervals, rhythm, and scale dictation. Designed for the general student, the music major with limited music theory experience, the commercial music student, and the classroom teacher. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

MUS 12

Music Appreciation

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Middle Ages through the 21st century. Concert attendance required. Designed for the general student. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

MUS 13

History of Music

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Music of western civilization from ancient to the present; emphasis on listening. Designed for the music major and the general student with a music background. Outside listening and concert attendance required. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

MUS 15

Global Music Appreciation

3 units

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
An exploration of global cultures through music. Students discover the characteristics and social contexts of indigenous, historical, and popular music from cultures including African, American Indian, Central Asian, Latin American, Pacific Island, and South Asian/Indian. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

MUS 16

Jazz History and Appreciation

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Vocal and instrumental jazz music from the 1890’s through the present. Concert attendance required. Designed for the general student and commercial music student. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

MUS 17

History of Rock

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
This course examines the music of the most important rock artists and groups from the 1950s through the present. The sociological, economic and cultural factors that shaped rock music, as well as the music’s influence on popular culture, will also be covered. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

PHOTO 5

Introduction to Photography

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This non-lab, beginning photography course introduces the basic principles, practices, and aesthetics of image making using digital cameras. Survey of photography's historical and contemporary role in our multicultural society. Emphasis on: using the camera, light, and visual language for expressing ideas photographically. Students must provide their own basic camera. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

TA 12

Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An introduction to performance studies; analysis, appreciation, and application of theories of interpretive performance of various forms of literature including poetry, prose, and drama. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

TA 30

Theatre Appreciation

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

TA 31

Theatre History and Dramatic Literature I

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Fine Arts

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

TA 44A

Actors Workshop

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Skill development for actors with intermediate acting experience. Explores elements of performance styles, scene work of classical and contemporary materials, and auditioning techniques. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: TA 41
Prerequisite: TA 42
Advisory: TA 43
Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

PHIL 1A

Theories of Knowledge and Reality

3 units

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course explores some of the deepest questions about human life. What does it mean to be human? How can God coexist with evil? What is the evidence for God’s existence anyway? Do we have free will or are our thoughts and actions determined by forces outside our control? What is your mind? Is it nothing more than activity in your brain, or is your mind a soul? What is a soul, and are there good reasons to think souls are real? What is knowledge, why is it valuable, and how can you tell when you have it? Can we know anything with certainty, and does that matter? This class will provide an opportunity to explore these and similar questions, in conversation with texts from some of the greatest minds in human history. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Corequisite: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

Satisfies CSU GE area C.2

ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 transferable units)

Term 2

12-14 units

CSU GE AREA A.3: Critical Thinking

3 units

COMM 25

Argumentation

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course covers the analysis, reasoning, advocacy, and criticism of ideas. It emphasizes derived conclusions based on valid evidence and sound inferences without using fallacies of thought and language. Students demonstrate basic principles through a variety of oral presentations and written assignments, and students are required to write a minimum of 5000 words during the semester. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

CRIM 13

The Constitution and Your Individual Rights

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
History and development of the Constitution; analysis of notable cases; historic protection of individual rights; ability of government to limit those prerogatives. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

A3 - Critical Thinking
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

ENGL 3

Critical Reading & Writing

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Critical Thinking-English Composition

CSU GE

A3 - Critical Thinking
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

ENGL 3H

Honors Critical Reading and Writing

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
This course offers instruction in critical thinking skills in reading and writing, argumentation, research strategies, and analytical evaluation of primarily non-fiction texts. Honors sections may cover additional subject matter, such as more in-depth analytical research and extensive analysis of rhetorical discourse. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ENGL 1A
Prerequisite: ENGL 1AH

General Education

IGETC

B: Critical Thinking-English Composition

CSU GE

A3 - Critical Thinking
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

PHIL 2

Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing

3 units

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course examines the principles and methods of good reasoning and analytic writing, emphasizing deductive logic (including formal techniques of sentential logic), thesis-driven argumentation, and research strategies.Student will learn how to identify arguments, develop and assess basic deductive and inductive written arguments, common fallacies, and apply each element to various areas of study and real-world situations. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Critical Thinking-English Composition

CSU GE

A3 - Critical Thinking
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

PHIL 2H

Honors Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing

3 units

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course examines the principles and methods of good reasoning and analytic writing, emphasizing deductive logic (including formal techniques of sentential logic), thesis-driven argumentation, and research strategies. Student will learn how to identify arguments, develop and assess basic deductive and inductive written arguments, common fallacies, and apply each element to various areas of study and real-world situations. Honors sections may also focus on a more in-depth study of a significant branch of philosophy, e.g., philosophy of race, gender, or global issues. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Critical Thinking-English Composition

CSU GE

A3 - Critical Thinking
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

PHIL 6

Introduction to Logic

3 units

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to methods of reasoning, including instruction in induction and deduction included, with an emphasis on deduction. The topics covered will include formal and informal fallacies, as well as symbolization, syntax, and natural deduction for sentential and predicate logic. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

A3 - Critical Thinking
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

POLSCI 13

Legal and Judicial Reasoning

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Statutory, common law and constitutional interpretation; examination of judicial and legal reasoning; and the evolution of fundamental constitutional rights and principles. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

A3 - Critical Thinking

Fresno City College GE

CSU GE AREA B.4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning

3-5 units

CSCI 26

Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

4 units

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Elements of discrete mathematics which have applications to computer science. Topics include sets, propositional and predicate logic, relations and functions, mathematical induction, graphs, and trees. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: CSCI 40
Prerequisite: MATH 4A

General Education

IGETC

A: Mathematic

CSU GE

B4 - Mathematics/Quantitative Thinking
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

DS 21

Finite Mathematics

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: MATH 103

General Education

IGETC

A: Mathematic

CSU GE

B4 - Mathematics/Quantitative Thinking
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

D2 - Analytical Thinking: Mathematics

DS 23

Business Statistics

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: MATH 103

General Education

IGETC

A: Mathematic

CSU GE

B4 - Mathematics/Quantitative Thinking
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

D2 - Analytical Thinking: Mathematics

MATH 3A

College Algebra

4 units

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)

MATH 4A

Trigonometry

4 units

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)

MATH 4B

Pre-Calculus

4 units

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)

MATH 5A

Mathematical Analysis I

5 units

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)

MATH 5B

Mathematical Analysis II

4 units

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)

MATH 6

Mathematical Analysis III

4 units

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)

MATH 10A

Structure and Concepts in Mathematics I

3 units

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)

MATH 10B

Structure and Concepts in Mathematics II

3 units

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

MATH 11

Elementary Statistics

4 units

MATH 11H

Honors Elementary Statistics

4 units

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)

MATH 17

Differential Equations and Linear Algebra

5 units

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)

MATH 21

Finite Mathematics

3 units

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)

MATH 26

Elementary Linear Algebra

3 units

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)

MATH 42

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

4 units

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)

MATH 45

Contemporary Mathematics

3 units

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)

PSY 42

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

4 units

CSU GE AREA E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development

3 units

*Three units of physical education alone is insufficient to fulfill Area E.

CHDEV 38

Lifespan Development

3 units

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)

CHDEV 39

Child Growth and Development

3 units

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)

COUN 53

College and Life Management

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E2 - Lifetime Skills

FN 35

Nutrition and Health

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A
Anti Requisite: FN 40

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E2 - Lifetime Skills

FN 40

Nutrition

3 units

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)

HLTH 1

Contemporary Health Issues

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E2 - Lifetime Skills

PE 4

Badminton

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 4B

Intermediate Badminton

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: PE 4

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 5

Basketball

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 6

Fitness and Health

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 7

Golf

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 8

Basic Self Defense

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 12

Swimming

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 12B

Intermediate Swimming

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: PE 12

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 13

Tennis

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 13B

Intermediate Tennis

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: PE 13

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 14

Volleyball

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 14B

Intermediate Volleyball

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: PE 14

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 15A

Beginner Weight Training

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 15B

Intermediate Weight Training

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 15C

Advanced Weight Training

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 17

Yoga

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 17B

Intermediate Yoga

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 27

High Intensity Interval Training

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 29B

Intercollegiate Badminton

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 29C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Badminton

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 30B

Intercollegiate Baseball

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 30C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Baseball

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 31B

Intercollegiate Basketball

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 31C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Basketball

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 32B

Intercollegiate Cross Country

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 33B

Intercollegiate Football

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 33C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Football

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 34B

Intercollegiate Golf

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 34C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Golf

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 35B

Intercollegiate Cheer and Stunt

2 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 36B

Intercollegiate Soccer

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 36C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Soccer

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 37B

Intercollegiate Softball

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 37C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Softball

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 38B

Intercollegiate Tennis

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 38C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Tennis

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 39B

Intercollegiate Track and Field

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 39C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Track and Field

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 40B

Intercollegiate Women's Volleyball

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 40C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Volleyball

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 41B

Intercollegiate Men's Wrestling

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 41C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Men's Wrestling

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 42B

Intercollegiate Women's Water Polo

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 42C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Water Polo

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 43B

Intercollegiate Women's Swimming and Diving

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 43C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Swimming and Diving

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 44B

Intercollegiate Women's Beach Volleyball

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 44C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Beach Volleyball

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 45

Performance Training and Conditioning Techniques for Intercollegiate Athletics

0.5-1 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 46B

Intercollegiate Women's Wrestling

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 46C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Wrestling

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 47B

Intercollegiate Electronic Sports

3 units

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

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 47C

Off-Season Intercollegiate Electronic Sports

1 unit

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

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 71

Soccer

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PE 72

Spinning for Fitness

1 unit

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

E1 - PE and/or Dance

PSY 2

General Psychology

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The content focuses on the exploration of major psychological theories and concepts, research methods and findings, and the social and cultural influences that affect behavior and mental processes. Topics include the biological bases of behavior, perception, cognition and consciousness, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, human development across the lifespan, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and types of therapy, and stress and health. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

PSY 2H

Honors General Psychology

3 units

PSY 25

Human Sexuality

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course explores human sexual attitudes, behaviors and values in contemporary society from a biological, psychological, social, cultural, historical and lifespan perspective. The topics included in this course include research methods used to study sexuality, the sexual anatomy, physiology and reproductive structures of males and females and related health issues, gender identity and gender roles, contraception and abortion, conception, pregnancy and birth, sexual orientation, attraction and love, relationships and communication, sexual response and variations in sexual behavior, sexual dysfunctions, sexually transmitted infections, the causes and consequences of sexual victimization, atypical sexual behavior, and the commercialization of sex. The topics are presented in an explicit and scientific manner. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

PSY 33

Personal and Social Adjustment

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course provides students with information about psychological principles and concepts important to their personal and social adjustment, taking into account the influence of factors such as their culture, gender, ethnicity, generational cohort, and socio-economic status. An emphasis is placed on the way in which students can apply psychological research and principles to their everyday lives. Topics include personality, lifespan development, physical and mental health, the effects of stress and stress management, gender roles, interpersonal relationships, sexuality, work, and leisure. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

PSY 38

Lifespan Development

3 units

PSY 39

Child Growth and Development

3 units

PHIL 1C

Ethics

3 units

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course examines the concepts of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and their applications to contemporary moral problems. Ethical theories covered may include the good life, moral relativism, deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, and feminist and social justice approaches to ethics. Contemporary moral problems may include abortion, environmental ethics, racial and gender justice, euthanasia/assisted suicide, etc. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Corequisite: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

Satisfies CSU GE area C.2

ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 transferable units)

Term 3

15-16 units

CSU GE AREA B.1: Physical Sciences Area B1 or B2 must have a lab component to satisfy this area.

3-4 units

ASTRO 10

Basic Astronomy

4 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring 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)

ASTRO 15

The Solar System

4 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring 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, I)

ASTRO 20

Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology

4 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring 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, I)

CHEM 1A

General Chemistry I

5 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: MATH 3A
Prerequisite: CHEM 3A

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

CHEM 1B

General Chemistry II

5 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Acid-base theory; chemical kinetics; equilibrium (acid-base, hydrolysis, and solubility); chemical thermodynamics and electrochemistry; selected topics in nuclear chemistry, coordination chemistry, and/or chemistry of selected groups; inorganic qualitative and quantitative analysis. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: CHEM 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

CHEM 3A

Introductory General Chemistry

4 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: MATH 3A
Prerequisite: MATH 103

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

CHEM 3B

Introductory Organic & Biological Chemistry

4 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: CHEM 3A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

CHEM 8A

Elementary Organic Chemistry

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Properties and reaction of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, theories of structure, and reaction mechanisms. For biology majors and students in prehealth sciences, environmental sciences, and programs that do not require a full-year sequence organic chemistry. Recommended for students requiring a one-semester organic chemistry course. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: CHEM 1A
Prerequisite: CHEM 3A

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

CHEM 28A

Organic Chemistry I

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Structures, properties, reactions, and nomenclature of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, amines, ethers, epoxides, and organometallic compounds. Radical, substitution, and elimination reactions. Synthesis, separation, and identification of representative compounds. Reactions and nomenclature of stereoisomers. Introduction to Infrared, nuclear magnetic, and mass spectroscopies. Resonance and conjugation. Kinetic versus thermodynamic control of reactions. Multistep synthesis. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: CHEM 1B

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

CHEM 28B

Organic Chemistry II

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Structures, properties, reactions, and nomenclature of aromatic compounds, benzene derivatives, amines, carbonyl compounds and their derivatives, carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, and nucleic acids. Structural analysis of aromatic, carbonyl, and amine containing compounds. Oxidation-reduction chemistry of organic functional groups. Multi-step synthesis, separation, identification, and reaction mechanisms of representative compounds. Protecting groups in multi-step synthesis. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: CHEM 28A

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

GEOG 1

Physical Geography

4 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring 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)

GEOG 8

Physical Geography: Weather and Climate

4 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring 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)

GEOL 1

Physical Geology

4 units

Effective Term: 2025 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)

GEOL 2

Historical Geology

4 units

Effective Term: 2025 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)

GEOL 4

Geology of California

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

GEOL 5

Introduction to Oceanography

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

GEOL 12

Environmental Science

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

NATSCI 1A

Integrated Science: Physics and Chemistry

4 units

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, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A
Advisory: MATH 103

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

PHYSC 11

Introductory Physical Science

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

PHYS 2A

General Physics 1

4 units

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

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: MATH 4A

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

PHYS 2B

General Physics 2

4 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: PHYS 2A

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

PHYS 4A

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

4 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Corequisite: MATH 5B

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

PHYS 4B

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

4 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Electricity and magnetism: electrostatics, electric potential, DC circuits, magnetic fields, induction, and AC circuits. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: PHYS 4A
Corequisite: MATH 5B
Advisory: MATH 6

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

PHYS 4C

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

4 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Oscillations, waves, thermodynamics, optics, relativity, quantum mechanics, and nuclear physics. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: PHYS 4A
Corequisite: MATH 5B
Advisory: MATH 6

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

CSU GE AREA D: Social Sciences Recommend POLSCI 2 and/or HIST 11 or 12 for CSU graduation requirement.

3 units

ASTRO 10

Basic Astronomy

4 units

ASTRO 15

The Solar System

4 units

ASTRO 20

Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology

4 units

CHEM 1A

General Chemistry I

5 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: MATH 3A
Prerequisite: CHEM 3A

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

CHEM 1B

General Chemistry II

5 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: CHEM 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

CHEM 3A

Introductory General Chemistry

4 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: MATH 3A
Prerequisite: MATH 103

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

CHEM 3B

Introductory Organic & Biological Chemistry

4 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: CHEM 3A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

CHEM 8A

Elementary Organic Chemistry

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: CHEM 1A
Prerequisite: CHEM 3A

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

CHEM 28A

Organic Chemistry I

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: CHEM 1B

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

CHEM 28B

Organic Chemistry II

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: CHEM 28A

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

GEOG 1

Physical Geography

4 units

GEOG 8

Physical Geography: Weather and Climate

4 units

GEOL 1

Physical Geology

4 units

GEOL 2

Historical Geology

4 units

GEOL 4

Geology of California

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

GEOL 5

Introduction to Oceanography

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

GEOL 12

Environmental Science

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

NATSCI 1A

Integrated Science: Physics and Chemistry

4 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A
Advisory: MATH 103

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

PHYSC 11

Introductory Physical Science

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

PHYS 2A

General Physics 1

4 units

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

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: MATH 4A

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

PHYS 2B

General Physics 2

4 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: PHYS 2A

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

PHYS 4A

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

4 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Corequisite: MATH 5B

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

PHYS 4B

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

4 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: PHYS 4A
Corequisite: MATH 5B
Advisory: MATH 6

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

PHYS 4C

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

4 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: PHYS 4A
Corequisite: MATH 5B
Advisory: MATH 6

General Education

IGETC

A: Physical Science Lab or Physical Science Lab only (non-sequence)
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B1 - Physical Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

PHIL 6

Introduction to Logic

3 units

Satisfies CSU GE area A.3

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

A3 - Critical Thinking
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

Major Course

3 units

Select one course from the following: (Three courses required, minimum of two in Philosophy.)

HIST 1

Western Civilization to 1648

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
A survey of the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual developments of European civilization from its prehistoric antecedents in the Middle East to the rise of modern European nations in the seventeenth century. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 2

Western Civilization Since 1648

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Social, economic, political, military, and cultural history of European civilizations, and their relationship with the world, from the 17th century to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HUMAN 10

Classical Humanities

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An integrated study of the art, music, literature, philosophy, and drama of human civilization from the Greeks through the Renaissance. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

HUMAN 11

Modern Humanities

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An integrated study of the art, music, literature, philosophy, and drama of human civilization from the seventeenth century to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

PHIL 1B

Social and Political Philosophy

3 units

Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
Western political theory is grounded in philosophy. This class introduces Western political theory as it was first formulated by ancient philosophers like Plato and Aristotle; as it was expanded by philosophers such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Mill; as it was modernized by philosophers like Rawls and Nozick; and as it has been criticized by philosophers such as Charles Mills, Gloria Anzaldua, and other contemporary theorists. The class engages in examination of theoretical approaches to politics, of fundamental problems that arise in political contexts, and of proposed solutions to those problems. Students will analyze the relevance of political theory to contemporary political problems. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Corequisite: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

PHIL 1D

World Religions

3 units

Effective Term: 2018 Spring Semester
Basic beliefs and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

PHIL 2

Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Critical Thinking-English Composition

CSU GE

A3 - Critical Thinking
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

PHIL 3A

Ancient Philosophy

3 units

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course is an introduction to ancient philosophy with an emphasis on Greek thought from the Pre-Socratic philosophers to Aristotle. Students will examine early explanations about the origins of the universe, the nature of the universe, as well as early theories about knowledge and human nature. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

PHIL 3B

Modern Philosophy

3 units

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course examines 16th through 18th century philosophy, with an emphasis on broad epistemological and/or metaphysical developments of empiricism and rationalism in philosophical thought from Descartes to Kant and may include approximate precursors and successors. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

PHIL 5

Philosophy of Religion

3 units

Effective Term: 2018 Spring Semester
The philosophical, critical, scrutiny of some of the issues arising from the monotheistic classical tradition. For example: the nature of God; the existence of God; experience of God; the relation between faith and reason; the problem of evil; free will; immortality.

Major Course

3 units

Select one course from the following: (Three courses required, minimum of two in Philosophy.)

HIST 1

Western Civilization to 1648

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 2

Western Civilization Since 1648

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HUMAN 10

Classical Humanities

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An integrated study of the art, music, literature, philosophy, and drama of human civilization from the Greeks through the Renaissance. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

HUMAN 11

Modern Humanities

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An integrated study of the art, music, literature, philosophy, and drama of human civilization from the seventeenth century to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

PHIL 1B

Social and Political Philosophy

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Corequisite: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

PHIL 1D

World Religions

3 units

Effective Term: 2018 Spring Semester
Basic beliefs and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

PHIL 2

Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Critical Thinking-English Composition

CSU GE

A3 - Critical Thinking
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

PHIL 3A

Ancient Philosophy

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

PHIL 3B

Modern Philosophy

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

PHIL 5

Philosophy of Religion

3 units

Term 4

12-13 units

CSU GE AREA B.2: Life Sciences Area B1 or B2 must have a lab component to satisfy this area.

3-4 units

ANTHRO 1

Biological Anthropology

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course explores concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and its 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. The scientific method serves as the foundation of the course. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

BIOL 3

Introduction to Life Science

4 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring 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)

BIOL 4

Principles of Zoology

5 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
An introductory course for biology majors studying the form, function, and ecology of animals using an evolutionary approach. Field trips are included in this course.(A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: BIOL 11A
Prerequisite: MATH 103

General Education

IGETC

B: Biological Science
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B2 - Life Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

BIOL 5

Human Biology

4 units

Effective Term: 2025 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)

BIOL 6

Principles of Botany

5 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An introductory course for biology majors studying the form, function, and ecology of plants using an evolutionary approach. Field trips are included in this course. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: BIOL 11A
Prerequisite: MATH 103

General Education

IGETC

B: Biological Science
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B2 - Life Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

BIOL 7

Field Biology

5 units

Effective Term: 2024 Fall 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, I)

BIOL 11A

Biology for Science Majors I

5 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: MATH 103
Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Biological Science
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B2 - Life Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

BIOL 11B

Biology for Science Majors II

5 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: BIOL 11A
Prerequisite: MATH 103

General Education

IGETC

B: Biological Science
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B2 - Life Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

BIOL 14

Conservation Biology

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Biological Science

CSU GE

B2 - Life Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

BIOL 20

Human Anatomy

4 units

Effective Term: 2024 Fall 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)

BIOL 21A

Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4 units

Effective Term: 2024 Fall 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)

BIOL 21B

Human Anatomy & Physiology II

5 units

Effective Term: 2024 Fall 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)

BIOL 22

Human Physiology

5 units

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. The focus is on the function of the human body systems. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: BIOL 20
Prerequisite: CHEM 3A
Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Biological Science
C: Science Laboratory

CSU GE

B2 - Life Science
B3 - Laboratory Activity
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

BIOL 31

Microbiology

5 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
Classification, morphology, identification, physiology, genetics, host microbe interactions related to disease, and industrial uses of microorganisms. Field trips may be required. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

BIOL 55

Introduction to the Biology of Humans

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Biological Science

CSU GE

B2 - Life Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

A: Natural Sciences

CSU GE AREA D: Social Sciences Recommend POLSCI 2 and/or HIST 11 or 12 for CSU graduation requirement.

3 units

AFRAM 1

Introduction to African American Studies

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

AFRAM 4

Classical African Societies

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

AFRAM 34

History of the American Civil Rights Movement

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
F: History

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
D6 - History

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

AMIND 31

American Indian Culture

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

AMIND 34

The American Indian in Contemporary Society

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

ANTHRO 2

Cultural Anthropology

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course explores how anthropologists study and compare human cultures. Cultural anthropologists seek to understand the diversity of human experience, focusing on a set of central issues: how people around the world make their living (subsistence patterns); how they organize themselves socially, politically and economically; how they communicate; how they relate to each other through marriage, family and kinship ties; what they believe about the world (religion and belief systems); how they express themselves creatively (the arts and expressive culture); how they make distinctions among themselves; how they have shaped and been shaped by the past; and how they navigate culture change and processes of globalization. Ethnographic case studies highlight these similarities and differences, and introduce students to how anthropologists do their work, employ professional anthropological research ethics and apply their perspectives and skills to understand humans around the globe. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

ANTHRO 2H

Honors Cultural Anthropology

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course is an enhanced exploration of how anthropologists study and compare human culture. Cultural anthropologists seek to understand the diversity of human experience, focusing on a set of central issues: how people around the world make their living (subsistence patterns); how they organize themselves socially, politically and economically; how they communicate; how they relate to each other through marriage, family and kinship ties; what they believe about the world (religion and belief systems); how they express themselves creatively (the arts and expressive culture); how they make distinctions among themselves; how they have shaped and been shaped by the past; and how they navigate culture change and processes of globalization. Ethnographic case studies highlight these similarities and differences, and introduce students to how anthropologists do their work, employ professional anthropological research ethics and apply their perspectives and skills to understand humans around the globe. The Honors section of this course places greater emphasis on various anthropological theories and data-gathering methods, as well as historical and contemporary debates within the discipline of anthropology. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

ANTHRO 3

Archaeology and World Prehistory

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the physical and cultural evolution of the human species, tracing its development from the earliest manifestations of "humanness" to the emergence and growth of civilization. Looking at the archaeological record is the methodology of the course. The curriculum encompasses a brief introductory overview of the methodologies employed in archaeology, highlighting the interdisciplinary character inherent in modern archaeological research. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

ANTHRO 4

Introduction to Archaeology

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course serves as an introduction to the examination of concepts, theories, data, and models within the field of archaeology, aiming to enhance understanding of the human past. It encompasses discussions on the characteristics of scientific inquiry, delves into the historical context and interdisciplinary facets inherent in modern archaeological research. The curriculum covers various aspects such as dating techniques, survey methods, excavation procedures, analytical approaches, and interpretation methodologies, incorporating selected cultural sequences for a comprehensive exploration. Additionally, the course addresses cultural resource management and emphasizes the importance of professional ethics. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

ANTHRO 8

Language and Culture

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course explores how anthropologists study language and communication in real-life social contexts across different cultures. Students will be exposed to the great variety of ways humans communicate both verbally and non-verbally. Using specific cross-cultural examples, the class will survey three core areas in linguistic anthropology: Structural Linguistics, which focuses on phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics; Historical linguistics, which focuses on origins and evolution of language, the development of language over time including its changes, variations, and language loss; and Sociolinguistics, which focuses on language acquisition in a cultural context, how culture shapes language, and the intersection of language and systems of power.(A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

ANTHRO 12

Visual Anthropology: Introduction to Ethnographic Film

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course is an 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)

ASAMER 1

Southeast Asian Americans (Peoples of Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam)

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

ASAMER 10

Hmong Culture

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

ASAMER 15

Introduction to Asian American Studies

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

ASAMER 25

Asian American Social Issues

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

BA 20

Law and the Legal System

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

CHDEV 30

Child and Family in a Diverse Community

3 units

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)

CHDEV 38

Lifespan Development

3 units

CHDEV 39

Child Growth and Development

3 units

CLS 11

Introduction to Chicano-Latino Studies

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

CLS 12A

Mexican American History: From Mesoamerica to the Mexican American War

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

CLS 12B

Mexican American History: From the Mexican-American War to the Present

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

CLS 29

History Of Mexico, Colonial to Contemporary Period

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

ECON 25

Introduction to Economics

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Introduction to Economics provides an introduction to market economies and contemporary economic issues through a survey of microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. Topics include supply and demand, gains from specialization and trade, the role of government in the economy, market failures, measuring the macroeconomy, economic policy, and economic growth. This course is not designed for students majoring in Business or Economics. (A, CSU-GE, UC)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: MATH 201
Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

D2 - Economics
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

ECON 40

Introduction to Microeconomics

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Introduction to Microeconomics provides an introductory analysis focusing on the economic choices of households, businesses, and the government. Topics include supply and demand, market equilibrium, elasticity, gains from specialization and trade, consumer and producer welfare, production costs, market structures, factor markets and market failure. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: MATH 103
Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Economics

CSU GE

D2 - Economics
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

ECON 40H

Honors Introduction to Microeconomics

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Honors Introduction to Microeconomics provides an introductory analysis focusing on the economic choices of households, businesses, and the government. Topics include: supply and demand, market equilibrium, elasticity, gains from trade, consumer and producer welfare, production costs, market structures, factor markets and market failure. Honors sections will discuss and analyze contemporary economic society in a historical context. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: MATH 103
Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Economics

CSU GE

D2 - Economics
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

ECON 50

Introduction to Macroeconomics

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Introduction to Macroeconomics provides an introductory analysis of the economy as a whole. Topics include market-based economic systems, measurements of economic activity, macroeconomic equilibrium, money and financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics and economic growth. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: MATH 103
Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Economics

CSU GE

D2 - Economics
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

ECON 50H

Honors Introduction to Macroeconomics

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Honors Introduction to Macroeconomics provides an introductory analysis of the economy as a whole. Topics include: market-based economic systems, measurements of economic activity, macroeconomic equilibrium, money and financial institutions, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics and economic growth. Honors sections will discuss and analyze the works of historical economic figures. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: MATH 103
Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Economics

CSU GE

D2 - Economics
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

ETHNST 10

Introduction to Ethnic Studies

3 units

Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Interdisciplinary examination of race, ethnicity, racism, and racial and ethnic identity in U.S. society with focus on African American, Asian American, Native American, and Latina and Latino American communities. Emphasis on comparative and relational analysis and exploration of the intertwined histories of racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., institutional racism, resistance against racism, solidarity across racial and ethnic lines, and social and racial justice movements. Introduction to the history of Ethnic Studies as a discipline and key concepts in the field, such as the intersection of race and racism as they relate to class, gender, sexuality, religion, spirituality, national origin, immigration status, ability, tribal citizenship, sovereignty, language, and/or age in African American, Asian American, Native American, and Latina and Latino American communities. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

G: Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D7 - Interdisciplinary Social and Behavioral Science
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

ETHNST 11

Law and Democracy

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Evaluation, debate, and critical analysis of law and legal issues that affect individuals, their families, and communities. Practical and historical aspects of civil, criminal, constitutional, immigration, and consumer law in a diverse society, with an orientation toward civic involvement in the local community. Includes an interdisciplinary exploration of themes such as equality, citizenship, access, and social justice. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

H: Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions

CSU GE

D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

GEOG 2

Cultural Geography

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is a survey of basic concepts, theories, and patterns in human and cultural geography. Emphasis is placed on spatial patterns of culture, the interaction between culture and the physical environment, and cultural change. Specific topics may include reading and interpretation of maps, human impacts on the environment, agriculture and food systems, cultural landscapes, urban geography, geography of religion, gender and sexuality, geopolitics, and globalization. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

E: Geography

CSU GE

D5 - Geography
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

GEOG 4A

World Geography

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is an introductory survey of world regional geography. Emphasis is placed on cultural, economic, political, and physical characteristics of regions, and the influence of geography on population patterns, use of natural resources, and geopolitical relationships amongst countries. Covers Europe, Russia and the Post-Soviet region, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and Southwest Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

E: Geography

CSU GE

D5 - Geography
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

GEOG 4B

World Geography

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is an introductory survey of world regional geography. Emphasis is placed on cultural, economic, political, and physical characteristics of regions, and the influence of geography on population patterns, use of natural resources, and geopolitical relationships amongst countries. Covers North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Australia and Oceania. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

E: Geography

CSU GE

D5 - Geography
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

GEOG 6

World Regional Geography

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course is a survey of world regional geography. Emphasis is placed on cultural, economic, political, and physical characteristics of regions, and the influence of geography on population patterns, use of natural resources, and geopolitical relationships amongst countries. This course covers all the following regions: Europe, Russia and the Post-Soviet region, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and Southwest Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Australia and Oceania. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

E: Geography

CSU GE

D5 - Geography
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

GEOG 20

Geography of California

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course covers the physical, human, and regional geography of California. Course content includes geology and geomorphology (landforms), weather and climate, vegetation patterns, water resources, and natural hazards; historical patterns of Native American and Spanish settlement; statehood and 19th century American settlement; and contemporary patterns of population, migration, ethnic diversity, and political and economic geography. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

E: Geography

CSU GE

D5 - Geography
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

GLST 1

Introduction to Global Studies

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Study of the interconnectedness and interdependence of global processes. Review of the complexity of world societies and issues and related policy dilemmas, through an interdisciplinary approach. Special attention paid to political, economic, social, historical, and cultural patterns that mark globalization processes. Included among explored topics are the environment, migration, human rights, peace, conflict, global trade, and economic linkages. (A, CSU, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

G: Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences

CSU GE

D7 - Interdisciplinary Social and Behavioral Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

GLST 2

Global Issues

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Introduces origins, current status, and future trends of major transnational issues. Focus on global governance and responsibilities. Topics can include population trends, economic development, basic human needs, human rights, international conflict and security, and environmental concerns. (A, CSU, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

G: Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences

CSU GE

D7 - Interdisciplinary Social and Behavioral Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 1

Western Civilization to 1648

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 2

Western Civilization Since 1648

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 3

History of Ancient Rome

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
The history, politics, social life, literature, art, architecture, religion and archaeology of Rome from the foundation of the city to the early Byzantine period. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A
Advisory: HIST 1

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 11

History of the United States to 1877

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Political, social, and economic development from the colonial period through the Reconstruction Era. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 12

History of the United States since 1877

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Political, social and economic development since Reconstruction Era; the US as a world power. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 12H

Honors History of the United States since 1877

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Political, social and economic development since the Reconstruction Era; the US as a world power. In addition, honors sections offer more in-depth study of modern U.S. history, critically evaluate controversies in historiography, and place greater emphasis on the use of history in understanding the modern world. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 15

History of the British Isles

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Political, social, economic, and cultural history of the British Isles from pre-history to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 17

History of the Muslim World to 1405

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
An analytical survey of Islamic history from the life of Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire. Discussion of the political and military aspects of Islam, Islamic science and medicine, and mystical movements within Islam. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A
Advisory: HIST 1

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 18

History of Ancient Greece

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
An intensive survey of Greek history from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. Discussion of the Homeric poems, the development of the polis system in Athens and Sparta, the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, and Hellenistic science and technology. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A
Advisory: HIST 1

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 20

World History I, to 1600

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
Economic, political, and social developments in World Civilization from the emergence of human communities to around 1600. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 21

United States Civil War

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Causes, events, and consequences of the American Civil War. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A
Advisory: HIST 11

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 22

History of American Women

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Social, political, cultural, and economic history of women in American society; employment, domesticity, feminism, struggles for equal rights; racial, ethnic, religious, geographic, and class differences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

D: Gender Studies
F: History

CSU GE

D4 - Gender Studies
D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 23

World History II, since 1500

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Economic, political, and social development in world history from around 1500 to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

HIST 25

History of Religion in the United States

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Survey of religion in the United States from the colonial period to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 26

History of American Business, Labor, and Technology

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course introduces students to the historical development of various forms of business and labor organization, and technological innovation in the United States. Students will focus on the relationship between these developments and the social, political, and economic history of the United States from 1789 to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 29

History of Mexico, Colonial to Contemporary Period

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 30

California History

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Growth and development of California politically, economically and culturally from Spanish colonization to the present, emphasizing the period since statehood. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 34

History of the American Civil Rights Movement

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
F: History

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 35

History of East Asia

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course covers political, social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development in East Asia from prehistory to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HS 10

Introduction to Aging Studies

3 units

Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course presents an overview of social, economic, biological and psychological aspects of aging. Course study includes exploration of challenges and strengths of aging people with emphasis on consumerism, housing, health, leisure time, family roles, retirement, widowhood and sexuality. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

JOURN 1

Introduction to Mass Communication

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
A survey of major mass mediums and their influence on the artistic and cultural expression of contemporary society. From books through the internet, and from pop culture to advertising, public relations, media law and ethics, a close examination of the historical and technological developments that have shaped the structures and practices of mass media as well as emerging trends in mass communication, audiences, and technologies. Students learn analytical skills to help become critical consumers/developers of media. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

G: Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences

CSU GE

D7 - Interdisciplinary Social and Behavioral Science
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

JOURN 16

Race, Gender and the Media

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
A critical examination of the role of media in enabling, facilitating, or challenging the social construction of race and gender in our society. Using a variety of entertainment and news content in print, electronic, and the internet, an appreciation and evaluation of how the media influence everyday notion of race and gender and review the historical roles news and entertainment media have played in creating awareness about the experiences of minoritized communities. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
D: Gender Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
D4 - Gender Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

POLSCI 1

Modern Politics

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An introduction to political science, designed to familiarize students with basic political concepts, ideologies, systems, and discipline subfields. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

H: Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions

CSU GE

D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

POLSCI 2

American Government

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

H: Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions

CSU GE

D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

POLSCI 2H

Honors American Government

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
The field of American politics deals with the organization, distribution and orientation of political power in American society. This course surveys the processes and institutions of United States national government including California state and local government. Among the topics discussed are individual political attitudes and values, political participation, voting, parties, interest groups, Congress, the presidency, Supreme Court, the federal bureaucracy, civil liberties and civil rights, and domestic and foreign policy making. Attention is paid both to the present state of the American political system and to its historical roots. In addition, Honors sections investigate in detail the original design of the American political system, including the values imbued in the Constitution, the construction of the federal system, and the legal responsibilities of the major actors, and contrast those features with the current conditions in American politics. Emphasis is given to explaining the differences between the two situations, and requiring students to suggest how access to the present system can be gained and used. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

H: Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions

CSU GE

D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

POLSCI 3

Introduction to Political Theory and Thought

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Examination of various theoretical approaches to politics and of basic political problems and proposed solutions. Analysis of selected political theories and of the relevance of theory to contemporary problems. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

H: Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions

CSU GE

D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

POLSCI 5

Comparative Government

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Comparative analysis of different kinds of political systems; their history, political institutions, processes and policies; the environments in which they occur and their consequences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: POLSCI 2
Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

H: Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions

CSU GE

D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

POLSCI 24

International Relations

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
How nations manage their relations with other nations, their perceptions of themselves and of each other, and their use of power to achieve their objectives. Issues facing the U.S. and the world community. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

H: Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions

CSU GE

D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

PSY 2

General Psychology

3 units

PSY 2H

Honors General Psychology

3 units

PSY 38

Lifespan Development

3 units

PSY 39

Child Growth and Development

3 units

SOC 1A

Introduction to Sociology

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

J: Sociology & Criminology

CSU GE

D10 - Sociology and Criminology
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

SOC 1AH

Honors Introduction to Sociology

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology. Analysis and explanation of social structure, culture, socialization, the self and social interaction, group dynamics, institutions, deviance, stratification, social change, social problems, and global dynamics. Places a greater emphasis than SOC 1A on methods of conducting scientific research in the field of sociology. Additional emphasis is placed on contemporary social issues as explored through supplemental readings. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

J: Sociology & Criminology

CSU GE

D10 - Sociology and Criminology
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

SOC 1B

Critical Thinking about Social Problems

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
Critical thinking is an important component of sociology; the sociological imagination requires us to step back, to ask questions, and to evaluate evidence. Using critical thinking, this course will identify and analyze contemporary social problems including causes, consequences, and possible solutions. Application of critical thinking skills, specifically taught in the course, is designed to result in heightened critical thinking ability as well as strengthened social awareness concerning social problems. In the study of social problems, theoretical perspectives and sociological methods of research and analysis will be applied. This course uses both inductive and deductive forms of reasoning, including identifying formal and informal fallacies and analyzing the evidence on which conclusions are based. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A
Advisory: ENGL 1AH
Advisory: SOC 1A
Advisory: SOC 1AH

General Education

IGETC

CSU GE

D10 - Sociology and Criminology
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

SOC 2

American Minority Groups

3 units

Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
Overview of sociological, institutional, demographic, and social-psychological aspects of ethnicity and race. Examination of non-dominant groups in the United States. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

J: Sociology & Criminology

CSU GE

D10 - Sociology and Criminology
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

SOC 10

Introduction to Aging Studies

3 units

SOC 32

Introduction to Marriage and Family

3 units

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, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

J: Sociology & Criminology

CSU GE

D10 - Sociology and Criminology
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences
E2 - Lifetime Skills

WSTS 10

Changing Roles of Women

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
The traditional and changing roles of women in Western society, including the effects of these roles on women as individuals, in their personal relationships, and their status in society. The contributions and contrasting perspectives of minority/ethnic women are an integral part of the course content. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

D: Gender Studies

CSU GE

D4 - Gender Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

WSTS 22

History of American Women

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

F: History

CSU GE

D4 - Gender Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

WSTS 47

Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
The interdisciplinary field of LGBTQ+ Studies through the disciplines of history, literature, law, science, political science, media, psychology, and education. Issues to be covered will include but not be limited to identity development and coming out, cultural ideology, sub-cultures, activism, marriage, parenting, and community. Theoretical perspectives concerning the historical development of sexual identity and the marginalization of sexual minority communities within social institutions in contemporary U.S. society and around the world will be explored. The intersectionality of class, race, and gender is an integral component of the course. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

D: Gender Studies

CSU GE

D4 - Gender Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

CSU GE AREA F: Ethnic Studies

3 units

AFRAM 1

Introduction to African American Studies

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

AMIND 31

American Indian Culture

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

ASAMER 15

Introduction to Asian American Studies

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

ASAMER 25

Asian American Social Issues

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

CLS 11

Introduction to Chicano-Latino Studies

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

CLS 12A

Mexican American History: From Mesoamerica to the Mexican American War

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

CLS 12B

Mexican American History: From the Mexican-American War to the Present

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D3 - Ethnic Studies
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

CLS 24

La Chicana and Latina

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

CLS 33

Community Involvement: Service Learning

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
Service learning in community, civic, or legal setting from a Chicano/a/x Studies and community-based perspective and approach. Develop a working understanding of issues impacting the political, economic, and social fabric of the Chicano/a/x community. An introduction to Participatory Action Research and grassroots organizing. A working understanding of issues impacting the political, economic, and social fabric of the Latino community. Civic engagement related to coursework utilizing practical applications of course concepts. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

G: Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

ETHNST 10

Introduction to Ethnic Studies

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

G: Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

D7 - Interdisciplinary Social and Behavioral Science
F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

WSTS 24

La Chicana and Latina

3 units

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)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

General Education

IGETC

C: Ethnic Studies
7: Ethnic Studies

CSU GE

F - Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Major Courses

3 units

Select one course from the following: (Three courses required, minimum of two in Philosophy.)

HIST 1

Western Civilization to 1648

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HIST 2

Western Civilization Since 1648

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
D6 - History
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

B - Social and Behavioral Sciences

HUMAN 10

Classical Humanities

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An integrated study of the art, music, literature, philosophy, and drama of human civilization from the Greeks through the Renaissance. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

HUMAN 11

Modern Humanities

3 units

Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
An integrated study of the art, music, literature, philosophy, and drama of human civilization from the seventeenth century to the present. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

PHIL 1B

Social and Political Philosophy

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Corequisite: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

PHIL 1D

World Religions

3 units

Effective Term: 2018 Spring Semester
Basic beliefs and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

PHIL 2

Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Prerequisite: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Critical Thinking-English Composition

CSU GE

A3 - Critical Thinking
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

PHIL 3A

Ancient Philosophy

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

PHIL 3B

Modern Philosophy

3 units

Course Details:

Requisites & Advisories

Advisory: ENGL 1A

General Education

IGETC

B: Humanities

CSU GE

C2 - Humanities
CSU Transfer Course

Fresno City College GE

C - Humanities

PHIL 5

Philosophy of Religion

3 units

ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 transferable units)

Total: 52-56 units

Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer – Major #5341

Term 1

CSU GE AREA A.1: Oral Communication

COMM 1 Introduction to Public Speaking

COMM 2 Interpersonal Communication

COMM 4 Persuasion

COMM 8 Group Communication

COMM 8H Honors Group Communication

CSU GE AREA A.2: Written Communication

ENGL 1A Reading and Composition

ENGL 1AH Honors Reading and Composition

CSU GE AREA C.1: Arts

AFRAM 3 African-American Art

AFRAM 8 African-American Creative Workshop

AFRAM 15 African American Music

AMIND 35 American Indian Art

ARCH 15A History of Architecture I

ARCH 15B History of Architecture II

ART 2 Introduction to the Visual Arts

ART 3 Two-Dimensional Design

ART 5 History of Western Art - Prehistoric to Medieval

ART 5H Honors History of Western Art - Prehistoric to Medieval

ART 6 History of Western Art - Renaissance to Modern

ART 6H Honors History of Western Art - Renaissance to Modern

ART 7 Beginning Drawing

ART 9 Beginning Painting: Oil/Acrylic

ART 10 Beginning Ceramics

ART 11 Beginning Sculpture

ART 12A Craft Workshop: Living Traditions

ART 12B Intermediate Craft Workshop: Living Traditions

ART 14 Beginning Printmaking

ART 15 Ceramic Sculpture

ART 17 Intermediate Drawing

ART 50 Arts of Africa, Oceania and Indigenous North America

ART 55 Introduction to Asian Art

ART 60 Art of the Ancient Americas

ART 70 Modern and Contemporary Art

ASAMER 55 Introduction to Asian Art

CLS 17A Beginning Mexican Folk Dance

CLS 20 Chicano Art

CLS 22 Art of the Ancient Americas

CLS 27B Advanced Mexican Folk Dance

COMM 12 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation

DANCE 17A Beginning Mexican Folk Dance

DANCE 27B Advanced Mexican Folk Dance

DANCE 30 Dance Appreciation

FILM 1 Introduction to Media Aesthetics and Cinematic Arts

FILM 2A History of Cinema 1895-1960

FILM 2B History of Cinema 1960-Present

FILM 6 Film Genres

MUS 3 Music Fundamentals

MUS 12 Music Appreciation

MUS 13 History of Music

MUS 15 Global Music Appreciation

MUS 16 Jazz History and Appreciation

MUS 17 History of Rock

PHOTO 5 Introduction to Photography

TA 12 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation

TA 30 Theatre Appreciation

TA 31 Theatre History and Dramatic Literature I

TA 44A Actors Workshop

PHIL 1A Theories of Knowledge and Reality

ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 transferable units)

Term 2

CSU GE AREA A.3: Critical Thinking

COMM 25 Argumentation

CRIM 13 The Constitution and Your Individual Rights

ENGL 3 Critical Reading & Writing

ENGL 3H Honors Critical Reading and Writing

PHIL 2 Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing

PHIL 2H Honors Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing

PHIL 6 Introduction to Logic

POLSCI 13 Legal and Judicial Reasoning

CSU GE AREA B.4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning

CSCI 26 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

DS 21 Finite Mathematics

DS 23 Business Statistics

MATH 3A College Algebra

MATH 4A Trigonometry

MATH 4B Pre-Calculus

COMM 1

Introduction to Public Speaking

COMM 2

Interpersonal Communication

COMM 4

Persuasion

COMM 8

Group Communication

COMM 8H

Honors Group Communication

ENGL 1A

Reading and Composition

ENGL 1AH

Honors Reading and Composition

AFRAM 3

African-American Art

AFRAM 8

African-American Creative Workshop

AFRAM 15

African American Music

AMIND 35

American Indian Art

ARCH 15A

History of Architecture I

ARCH 15B

History of Architecture II

ART 2

Introduction to the Visual Arts

ART 3

Two-Dimensional Design

ART 5

History of Western Art - Prehistoric to Medieval

ART 5H

Honors History of Western Art - Prehistoric to Medieval

ART 6

History of Western Art - Renaissance to Modern

ART 6H

Honors History of Western Art - Renaissance to Modern

ART 7

Beginning Drawing

ART 9

Beginning Painting: Oil/Acrylic

ART 10

Beginning Ceramics

ART 11

Beginning Sculpture

ART 12A

Craft Workshop: Living Traditions

ART 12B

Intermediate Craft Workshop: Living Traditions

ART 14

Beginning Printmaking

ART 15

Ceramic Sculpture

ART 17

Intermediate Drawing

ART 50

Arts of Africa, Oceania and Indigenous North America

ART 55

Introduction to Asian Art

ART 60

Art of the Ancient Americas

ART 70

Modern and Contemporary Art

ASAMER 55

Introduction to Asian Art

CLS 17A

Beginning Mexican Folk Dance

CLS 20

Chicano Art

CLS 22

Art of the Ancient Americas

CLS 27B

Advanced Mexican Folk Dance

COMM 12

Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation

DANCE 17A

Beginning Mexican Folk Dance

DANCE 27B

Advanced Mexican Folk Dance

DANCE 30

Dance Appreciation

FILM 1

Introduction to Media Aesthetics and Cinematic Arts

FILM 2A

History of Cinema 1895-1960

FILM 2B

History of Cinema 1960-Present

FILM 6

Film Genres

MUS 3

Music Fundamentals

MUS 12

Music Appreciation

MUS 13

History of Music

MUS 15

Global Music Appreciation

MUS 16

Jazz History and Appreciation

MUS 17

History of Rock

PHOTO 5

Introduction to Photography

TA 12

Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation

TA 30

Theatre Appreciation

TA 31

Theatre History and Dramatic Literature I

TA 44A

Actors Workshop

PHIL 1A

Theories of Knowledge and Reality

COMM 25

Argumentation

CRIM 13

The Constitution and Your Individual Rights

ENGL 3

Critical Reading & Writing

ENGL 3H

Honors Critical Reading and Writing

PHIL 2

Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing

PHIL 2H

Honors Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing

PHIL 6

Introduction to Logic

POLSCI 13

Legal and Judicial Reasoning

CSCI 26

Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

DS 21

Finite Mathematics

DS 23

Business Statistics

MATH 3A

College Algebra

MATH 4A

Trigonometry

MATH 4B

Pre-Calculus

MATH 5A

Mathematical Analysis I

MATH 5B

Mathematical Analysis II

MATH 6

Mathematical Analysis III

MATH 10A

Structure and Concepts in Mathematics I

MATH 10B

Structure and Concepts in Mathematics II

MATH 11

Elementary Statistics

MATH 11H

Honors Elementary Statistics

MATH 17

Differential Equations and Linear Algebra

MATH 21

Finite Mathematics