Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies, General for Transfer - Major #7663 - Associate in Arts (AA-T) Degree for Transfer

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

Social Justice Studies was created as an "Area of Emphasis" Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT). This ADT includes Programs in Cultural or Ethnic Studies and Women's Studies, and is designed to give students a broad background in the histories of various racial and ethnic groups, and the contemporary challenges faced by these groups in our society. Social Justice is the basic principle that all members of a society are entitled to equal rights and opportunities, and Social Justice Studies seeks to examine existing inequities, particularly as they relate to race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. The Social Justice Studies ADT is designed to transfer into the CSU system, and can be used as the foundation for a Bachelor's Degree in the following areas: American Indian Studies, African American or Africana Studies, American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicana and Chicano or Mexican American Studies, Comparative Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, Women's Studies, Labor Studies, and some Sociology Programs. To earn the Associate in Arts in Social Justice for Transfer students must complete at least 60 required semester units of CSU-transferable coursework, including the Cal-GETC requirements, and at least 18 units within the major. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, including grades C (or 'P') or higher in each course taken to fulfill the major. Local graduation requirements are not required for the transfer degree. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on transfer requirements and university admission. 

1. Demonstrate academic preparedness for transfer to a four-year college.

2. Examine and appraise the intersections of race, class, gender, religion and other cultural indicators in issues of social justice in the United States.

3. Compare and contrast the primary goals of social justice movements of the 20th century and evaluate correlations to contemporary social justice movements.

Program Map

Major Courses without General Education

Term 1

13 units
Cal-GETC Area 1A - English Composition
Part 1: In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research.
Part 2: Critical reading of diverse voices is a major component of this course. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Part 1: In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. This is an honors course.
Part 2: Major components of this course include critical reading of diverse voices and writing strategies. 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, UC, Cal-GETC)
Cal-GETC Area 1C - Oral Communication
Part 1: In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches.
Part 2: Emphasis is placed on the organization and criticism of public discourse. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Part 1: In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience, and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. This is an honors course.
Part 2: Particular emphasis is placed on the organization and criticism of public discourse. As an Honor's section, this course employs enhanced methods such as the use of research, advocacy and debate, in addition to exploring prominent speakers and the analysis of famous speeches. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
ETHNST 10
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
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, UC, Cal-GETC)

Satisfies Cal-GETC area 6

Major Course

Select one of the following:

Satisfies Cal-GETC area 4.

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, UC, Cal-GETC)
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, UC, Cal-GETC)
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, UC, Cal-GETC)
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, UC, Cal-GETC)
This course is an interdisciplinary, relational, and comparative study of women of color in the United States. Centers the voices, activism, and scholarship of Native American, African American, Asian American, Latinx, and other women of color to highlight the critical role and contributions of women of color in the production of knowledge and shaping transformative social and political change. Students will engage with academic texts, literary fiction, and various media, including film, music, art, and podcasts, to analyze the cultural and political significance of the term "women of color" and its relevance to contemporary struggles for equity and liberation. (A, CSU)

Term 2

12-14.5 units
Cal-GETC Area 1B - Critical Thinking and Composition
Part 1: In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (or C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course.
Part 2: (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Part 1: In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (or C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. This is an honors course.
Part 2: Honors sections may cover additional subject matter, such as more in-depth analytical research and extensive analysis of rhetorical discourse. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Part 1: In this course, students receive instruction in analytical, critical, and argumentative writing. Students develop critical thinking, close reading and literary analysis skills, research strategies, information literacy, and knowledge of accurate documentation through the study of diverse literary works from a variety of literary genres, developing an appreciation for literature.
Part 2: This course offers instruction in analytical, critical, and argumentative writing, critical thinking, research strategies, information literacy, and proper documentation through the study of literary works from major genres, while developing students’ close reading skills and promoting an appreciation for the aesthetic qualities of literature. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
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. Students 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, UC, Cal-GETC)
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. Students 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, UC, Cal-GETC)
Cal-GETC Area 2 - Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
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, UC, Cal-GETC)
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)
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)
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, UC, Cal-GETC)
This course covers the study of polynomial, absolute value, radical, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, and polar coordinates. The course will also cover a review of trigonometric functions, their inverses and their graphs, identities and proofs related to trigonometric expressions, trigonometric equations, solving right triangles, solving triangles using the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines, and introduction to vectors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
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, UC, Cal-GETC)
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, UC, Cal-GETC)
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, UC, Cal-GETC)
This course includes topics of probability, statistics, geometry, measurement, motion geometry, and tessellations. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
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, UC, Cal-GETC)
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, UC, Cal-GETC)
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, UC, Cal-GETC)
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, UC, Cal-GETC)
Part 1: A first course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable. Topics include limits and continuity of functions, techniques and applications of differentiation, an introduction to integration, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. This course is primarily intended for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors.
Part 2: (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Part 1: A second course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable. Topics include applications of integration, techniques of integration, infinite sequences and series, and the calculus of parametric and polar equations. This course is primarily intended for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors.
Part 2: (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
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, UC, Cal-GETC)
Part 1: This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines.
Part 2: (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Part 1: This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. This is an honors course.
Part 2: (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
WSTS 10
Changing Roles of Women
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, UC, Cal-GETC)

Satisfies Cal-GETC area 4

Major Course Area 1-4
3 courses are required from at least 2 areas.
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, UC, Cal-GETC)
This course explores the history of the struggle for civil and human rights in the United States. We will study the historical forms of racism and white supremacy -- the many forms of discrimination, segregation and oppression -- and the variety of ways people resisted. We will focus on the modern African American civil rights movement from the end of World War II through the 1960s, but we will also dig into the historical roots of that struggle and the many other parallel movements. Finally, we will also trace the changes since the 1960s and discuss the legacy of the movement for us today. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
A social, economic, and political survey of Mexican history from the colonial (1521) to the contemporary period. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

Course Details:

  1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
    1. CSU Transfer
      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, UC, Cal-GETC)
      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, UC, Cal-GETC)
      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, UC, Cal-GETC)

      Course Details:

          1. CSU Transfer
            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, UC, Cal-GETC)
            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, UC, Cal-GETC)
            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, UC)
            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, UC, Cal-GETC)
            Survey of Chicano-Latino classic and popular literature. Reading and critical analysis of novels, short stories, poetry, and plays. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
            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, UC, Cal-GETC)
            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, UC)
            Survey of literature by women in fiction, drama, poetry, biography, and essay. Covers multicultural and international literature from classical to contemporary periods, in addition to feminist and gender theory, to develop close reading and analytical writing skills, promote appreciation and critical understanding of the diverse cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
            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, UC, Cal-GETC)
            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, UC, Cal-GETC)
            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, UC, Cal-GETC)
            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, UC, Cal-GETC)
            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, UC, Cal-GETC)
            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, UC, Cal-GETC)
            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, UC, Cal-GETC)
            This course provides a chronological in-depth examination of how the systems and social institutions of the United States of America have influenced and impacted the lives of African Americans and their communities from the Colonial Era through the first decade of the 21st Century. This course will examine and analyze cultural norms and value systems retained from traditional African societies that were adapted for survival in the United States; evaluate and analyze the impact of the Great Migration from 1865 through 1975, compare and contrast the social political and economic bases of the Reform Movement, Civil Rights Movement, and Pan African Liberation Movement, and evaluate and interpret how the underlying economic, political, and ethnocentric issues of racism in the United States have impacted African American communities and social institutions from Reconstruction to the election of President Barack Obama. (A, CSU, UC)
            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, UC, Cal-GETC)
            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, UC, Cal-GETC)

            Course Details:

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

                  Term 3

                  9-11.5 units
                  Cal-GETC Area 3A - Arts
                  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, UC, Cal-GETC)

                  Course Details:

                      1. CSU Transfer
                        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, UC, Cal-GETC)

                        Course Details:

                            1. CSU Transfer
                              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, UC, Cal-GETC)

                              Course Details:

                                  1. CSU Transfer
                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)

                                    Course Details:

                                    1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                      1. CSU Transfer
                                        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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                        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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                        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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                        Art History 50 is an introduction to the visual arts and artistic traditions of Africa, Oceania and Indigenous North America. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                        Art History 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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                        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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                        Art History 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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                        Part 1: This course introduces students to visual art and architecture from prehistory to the medieval era with a focus on art from Europe, North Africa, and the near East. The course will further consider global interactions involving these regions.
                                        Part 2: Historical eras and cultures include:  Paleolithic, Neolithic, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                        Part 1: This course introduces students to visual art and architecture from prehistory to the medieval era with a focus on art from Europe, North Africa, and the near East. The course will further consider global interactions involving these regions. This is an honors course.
                                        Part 2: Historical and cultural eras include:  Paleolithic, Neolithic, Mesopotamia, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, early Islamic, Byzantine, Romaneque and Gothic. The Honors section includes research and writing assignments using primary and secondary source material in addition to oral presentations. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                        Part 1: This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the contemporary period with a focus on art from Europe. The course will further consider global interactions involving this region.
                                        Part 2: Historical styles include the Italian and Northern Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism and avant-garde movements in Europe and the United States. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                        Part 1: This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the contemporary period with a focus on art from Europe. The course will further consider global interactions involving this region. This is an honors course.
                                        Part 2: Historical styles include: Italian and Northern Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, 20th-century avant-garde movements and post-modernism. The Honors section will include research and writing assignments using primary and secondary source material and oral presentations. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                        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, UC, Cal-GETC)

                                        Course Details:

                                            1. CSU Transfer
                                              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, UC, Cal-GETC)

                                              Course Details:

                                                  1. CSU Transfer
                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)

                                                    Course Details:

                                                        1. CSU Transfer
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course provides a focused study on the careers of selected film directors, and examines their body of work in artistic, social, historical, industrial, and influential terms. Examines recurring genres, themes, motifs, ideologies, techniques, and aesthetic choices that define various directors' signature visual and narrative styles. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course covers the fundamentals of music theory, including pitch, rhythm, meters, scales, keys, key signatures, and intervals, as well as rhythm and scale dictation. It is designed for the general student, the music major with limited music theory experience, the commercial music student, and the classroom teacher. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          In this course, students examine music from the Middle Ages through the 21st century, learning about the musical features, prominent works, and representative composers of each era. Concert attendance is required. The course is designed for the general student. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course concentrates on the music of western civilization from ancient to the present, with an emphasis on listening. This course is designed for the music major and the general student with a music background. Outside listening and concert attendance is required. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          In this course, students will explore global cultures through music. Students will 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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          In this course, students will explore vocal and instrumental jazz music from the 1890s to the present day. Attendance at concerts is required as part of the curriculum. It is designed for both general education students and those pursuing commercial music studies. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          In this course, students will examine 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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Cal-GETC Area 5A - Physical Sciences - Area 5A or 5B must have a lab component to satisfy this area.
                                                          Part 1: This course introduces fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the Solar System, stars, supernovae, galaxies, black holes, and the expanding universe. Students learn how to study the cosmos through experiments, observations, and/or simulations and discover what the latest science reveals about the origins and fate of the universe.
                                                          Part 2: Optional field trips. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC)
                                                          This course and its laboratory component present the fundamentals of chemistry as applied to selected contemporary environmental topics concerning the atmosphere, water, solids, and green chemistry. Recommended for non-science majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course is an introduction to the earth sciences with an emphasis on basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Optional field trips to classic geologic locations. The course is designed for transfer Liberal Studies and Elementary Education for Transfer students. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course will introduce students to mechanics, thermal physics, oscillations, and waves. It is designed primarily for life science and related majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course introduces students to electricity and magnetism, optics, and introduction to modern physics. It is designed primarily for life science and related majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course will introduce students to classical mechanics: kinematics, Newton's Laws, energy, momentum, gravitation, and fluids. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors that require calculus-based physics. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course will introduce students to electricity and magnetism: electrostatics, electric potential, DC circuits, magnetic fields, induction, and AC circuits. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors that require calculus-based physics. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course introduces students to oscillations, waves, thermodynamics, optics, relativity, quantum mechanics, and nuclear physics. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors that require calculus-based physics. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Major Course Area 1-4
                                                          3 courses are required from at least 2 areas.
                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          This course explores the history of the struggle for civil and human rights in the United States. We will study the historical forms of racism and white supremacy -- the many forms of discrimination, segregation and oppression -- and the variety of ways people resisted. We will focus on the modern African American civil rights movement from the end of World War II through the 1960s, but we will also dig into the historical roots of that struggle and the many other parallel movements. Finally, we will also trace the changes since the 1960s and discuss the legacy of the movement for us today. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          A social, economic, and political survey of Mexican history from the colonial (1521) to the contemporary period. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

                                                          Course Details:

                                                          1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                                            1. CSU Transfer
                                                              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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                              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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                              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, UC, Cal-GETC)

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                                                                  1. CSU Transfer
                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                    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, UC)
                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                    Survey of Chicano-Latino classic and popular literature. Reading and critical analysis of novels, short stories, poetry, and plays. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                    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, UC)
                                                                    Survey of literature by women in fiction, drama, poetry, biography, and essay. Covers multicultural and international literature from classical to contemporary periods, in addition to feminist and gender theory, to develop close reading and analytical writing skills, promote appreciation and critical understanding of the diverse cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                    This course provides a chronological in-depth examination of how the systems and social institutions of the United States of America have influenced and impacted the lives of African Americans and their communities from the Colonial Era through the first decade of the 21st Century. This course will examine and analyze cultural norms and value systems retained from traditional African societies that were adapted for survival in the United States; evaluate and analyze the impact of the Great Migration from 1865 through 1975, compare and contrast the social political and economic bases of the Reform Movement, Civil Rights Movement, and Pan African Liberation Movement, and evaluate and interpret how the underlying economic, political, and ethnocentric issues of racism in the United States have impacted African American communities and social institutions from Reconstruction to the election of President Barack Obama. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)

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                                                                        1. CSU Transfer
                                                                          A sociological examination of the Chicano and Latino in American society: this course examines family, religion, education, race and racialization, social class, gender, and political and social institutions. An emphasis is placed on social problems, social issues, and social change relevant to the Chicano-Latino community. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
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                                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                          ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 transferable units) Recommend POLS C1000 and/or HIST 11 or 12 for CSU graduation requirement.

                                                                          Term 4

                                                                          9-11.5 units
                                                                          Cal-GETC Area 3B - Humanities
                                                                          This survey of classic and contemporary African-American literature aims to promote understanding and appreciation of the complex African-American experience through the development of close reading, analysis, and well-organized writing skills. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                          This is an intermediate course designed to help students develop an understanding of conversational American Sign Language above the beginning and high-beginning levels. It provides students with suggestions for beginning the translation process, along with improvements in speed and fluency. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                          This is a fourth semester American Sign Language course in which a formal method of thinking, organizing, receiving, and sending non-verbal messages in American Sign Language is taught. The cultural context of the Deaf community for which American Sign Language serves as the primary language. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                          This course introduces students to an in-depth study of Deaf culture and the deaf community that will address the cultural values, language, identity, rules of interaction, and traditions. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                          This course introduces students to historical events that have impacted the Deaf community. Students will explore the evolution of Deaf education and American Sign Language while also comparing pathological and cultural views of Deaf people. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                          Students will study American Sign Language literature that has been passed down from one generation to the next by people of Deaf culture. Students will be exposed to Visual Vernacular, ABC stories, satire, and folklore where the values, morals, and life experiences of Deaf people are portrayed. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                          This course continues to teach language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing at the second semester level. The students will continue to interact with authentic language in a cultural context. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                          Survey of Chicano-Latino classic and popular literature. Reading and critical analysis of novels, short stories, poetry, and plays. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

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                                                                              1. CSU Transfer
                                                                                This course is an exploration of the Christian Bible, covering various translations of both the Old and New Testaments, designed to develop close reading and analytical writing skills while fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the cultural, historical, and literary significance of the text. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is a global survey of folklore as expressed in literature, film, and visual art, designed to cultivate close reading and analytical writing skills while deepening appreciation for the rich cultural, historical, and aesthetic dimensions of storytelling across traditions. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This survey of classic and contemporary African-American literature aims to promote understanding and appreciation of the complex African-American experience through the development of close reading, analysis, and well-organized writing skills. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is a survey of classic and contemporary works in Asian American literature. Through close reading, discussion, and analytical writing, students will deepen their appreciation and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and artistic dimensions that shape these texts. Emphasis will be placed on developing interpretive skills and engaging thoughtfully with the diverse voices and experiences represented in the literature. (A, CSU, UC, Cal)
                                                                                This course is a survey of literature by women in fiction, drama, poetry, biography, and essay. It covers multicultural and international literature from classical to contemporary periods, in addition to feminist and gender theory, to develop close reading and analytical writing skills, promote appreciation and critical understanding of the diverse cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course explores literature through thematic, authorial, and genre-based lenses, using close reading, contextual analysis, and critical interpretation to foster a deeper appreciation of diverse cultural, historical, and aesthetic perspectives. Topics vary by instructor and may include Coming of Age in Contemporary America; The Evolution of the Literary Detective Poetic Rebellion: Emily Dickinson, Amanda Gorman, and the Power of Language; Global Voices: The Legacy of Carlos Fuentes and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; or The Novel and Media in Society.(A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is an introduction to basic mythic themes in world literature, film, and the visual arts and their ultimate form and continued presence in the arts. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is a comparative study of selected works, in translation and in English, of literature from around the world, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other areas, from antiquity to the mid or late seventeenth century.(A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is a comparative study of selected works, in translation and in English, of literature from around the world, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other areas, from the mid or late seventeenth century to the present. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is a comparative study of selected works, in translation and in English, of literature from around the world, including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, and other areas, since 1950. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is a survey of Irish and British fiction, poetry, and drama from the earliest writings through 1800 to develop close reading and analytical writing skills, promote appreciation and critical understanding of the diverse cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is a survey of British and Irish prose, poetry, and drama from 1800 to contemporary and post-colonial texts, designed to develop close reading and analytical skills while fostering an appreciation and critical understanding of literature’s diverse cultural, historical, and aesthetic dimensions. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is an introduction to the plays and poetry, as well as the historical context surrounding William Shakespeare. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is a survey of short stories, novels, poetry, essays, and plays from American writers through 1865 in order to develop close reading and analytical writing skills, promote appreciation and critical understanding of the diverse cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is a survey of short stories, novels, poetry, essays, and plays from American writers from 1865 to the present in order to develop close reading and analytical writing skills, promote appreciation and critical understanding of the diverse cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                Part 1: In this course, students are introduced to works by diverse authors and major literary genres, developing close reading and analytical writing skills. Students also develop appreciation for and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature.
                                                                                Part 2: (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course focuses on the relationship between moving images and culture, including the images of race, ethnicity, class, and gender in film; the ways in which ideologies are conveyed through popular movies, and the technological, industrial, and aesthetic factors affecting screen content. Lectures, discussions, and readings are supplemented by screenings of representative films. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course examines the intersections of gender, race, class, and sexuality in American and/or international film using critical and historical perspectives. Surveys the economic, historical, and social influences upon these representations from early cinema to the present, focusing on both images of women onscreen and influences of women behind the scenes. Analyzes women's filmmaking, images of masculinity, the male gaze, and various "screen sexualities" and other representations of women. Introduces a variety of film theories and analytical perspectives. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course continues to teach language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing at the second semester level. The students will continue to interact with authentic language in a cultural context. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course teaches culture and facilitates language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will continue to interact with authentic language in context. Content is expanded beyond “survival” needs of the immediate environment in order to express personal meaning and to apply different strategies and techniques to go beyond casual conversation and express opinions, make suggestions on familiar topics, as well as some abstract issues and plans. Students demonstrate an increased awareness of cultural norms, values, and culturally relevant appropriate customs and events. Accuracy becomes quite high for high frequency structures and vocabulary, but more complex discourse is still developing and requires a somewhat sympathetic listener or reader. Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically by analyzing linguistic structures and reflecting on and making cross-cultural comparisons. This course will be taught in French. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course continues to teach language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing at the second semester level. The students will continue to interact with authentic language in a cultural context. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is 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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course includes the 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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course continues to teach language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing at the second semester level. The students will continue to interact with authentic language in a cultural context. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is an integrated study of the art, music, literature, philosophy, and drama of human civilization from the Greeks through the Renaissance. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is an integrated study of the art, music, literature, philosophy, and drama of human civilization from the seventeenth century to the present. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is an introduction to basic mythic themes in world literature, film, and the visual arts and their ultimate form and continued presence in the arts. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course continues to teach language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing at the second semester level. The students will continue to interact with authentic language in a cultural context. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                In this course, students will explore what language is, how it has developed over time, and how humans acquire it. Together, we’ll look at the building blocks of language, including sounds, words, and structures, and examine how they work in real communication situations. Students will also practice describing language in a clear and systematic way, gaining tools to better understand both their own language use and the way others use language. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                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. Honors sections may also focus on an historical overview, or a more in-depth study of a significant branch of philosophy, e.g., philosophy of race, gender, or global issues. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                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. Honors sections may also involve a more in-depth study of a significant area of ethics or moral philosophy, and will require additional writing. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course introduces major philosophical ideas from the 16th through 18th centuries, focusing on theories of knowledge and reality and the development of rationalism and empiricism from Descartes to Kant. The course may also consider key influences before and after this period and explore why these ideas remain important today. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course continues to teach language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing at the second semester level. The students will continue to interact with authentic language in a cultural context. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course continues to teach language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing at the second semester level. The students will continue to interact with authentic language in a cultural context. This course is not recommended for students who understand and/or speak Spanish at home. This course is not open to students qualified for or with credit in Spanish 3NS or 4NS. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course teaches culture and facilitates language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will continue to interact with authentic language in context. Content is expanded beyond “survival” needs of the immediate environment in order to express personal meaning and to apply different strategies and techniques to go beyond casual conversation and express opinions, make suggestions on familiar topics, as well as some abstract issues and plans. Students demonstrate an increased awareness of cultural norms, values, and culturally relevant appropriate customs and events. Accuracy becomes quite high for high frequency structures and vocabulary, but more complex discourse is still developing and requires a somewhat sympathetic listener or reader. Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically by analyzing linguistic structures and reflecting on and making cross-cultural comparisons. This course will be taught in Spanish. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish or other linguistically qualified students. It provides instruction that builds upon the existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and the cultural heritage and knowledge of these students. The course will increase awareness of linguistic registers, discuss items beyond the familiar routine and develop an appreciation for Hispanic cultures as manifested in Spanish-speaking countries and in the United States. This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course continues to expand upon culture and facilitate language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will interact with more sophisticated authentic language in context. Content continues to expand in order to express more complex ideas in order to express personal meaning and to apply different strategies and techniques to go beyond casual conversation and express opinions, make suggestions on familiar topics, as well as some abstract issues and plans. Students demonstrate an increased awareness of cultural norms, values, and culturally relevant appropriate customs and events. Accuracy becomes quite high for high frequency structures and vocabulary but more complex discourse is still developing and requires a somewhat sympathetic listener or reader. Students will continue to demonstrate the ability to think critically by analyzing linguistic structures and reflecting on and making cross-cultural comparisons. This course will be taught in Spanish. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                It continues to provide instruction that builds upon the existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and the cultural heritage and knowledge of these students. The course will continue to increase awareness of linguistic registers, discuss items beyond the familiar routine and expand upon their appreciation for Hispanic cultures as manifested in Spanish-speaking countries and in the United States. This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course reviews a selection of Hispanic short stories, culture, and civilization. It continues with the development of Spanish-language skills in reading, writing, and speaking. Students will read and discuss articles and short stories, view and discuss films, and will present oral and written reports. This course places emphasis on the U.S., Mexico, and Spain. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course reviews a selection of Hispanic short stories, culture, and civilization. It continues with the development of Spanish-language skills in reading, writing, and speaking. Students will read and discuss articles and short stories, view and discuss films, and will present oral and written reports. This course places emphasis on Latin America. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course offers in-depth development of Spanish written grammar. It is designed for advanced students of Spanish who want to improve their writing skills. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course introduces metrics, rhyme, and rhythm in Spanish poetry. It covers a selection of poems written from Medieval Spain to contemporary Spain and Latin America. Students will analyze poems through close readings of the texts and in connection to their respective historical and cultural contexts. The focus will be on techniques of reading, methods of analysis and the particularities of the poems read. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                This course is a survey of literature by women in fiction, drama, poetry, biography, and essay. It covers multicultural and international literature from classical to contemporary periods, in addition to feminist and gender theory, to develop close reading and analytical writing skills, promote appreciation and critical understanding of the diverse cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

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                                                                                1. Prerequisite: ENGL C1000
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                                                                                    Cal-GETC Area 5B - Biological Sciences - Area 5A or 5B must have a lab component to satisfy this area.
                                                                                    Part 1: In this course, students examine human origins, evolution, and variation with a focus on the adaptations of humans and other primates. Biological evolution and scientific methods are foundations for the course.
                                                                                    Part 2: (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    This course offers an overview of the cellular, molecular, genetic, and systemic basis of life with an emphasis on the human body. The course is for allied health majors and fulfills the prerequisites for Biology 20, 21A, and 31. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    The first of two introductory courses for biology majors, focusing on concepts in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, inheritance, and evolution. This course is intended for biology, pre-medical, pre-veterinarian, and pre-pharmacy majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    Explore the fundamental principles of biology through the lens of the animal kingdom. This course examines how animals are structured and how they function, the mechanisms of inheritance that shape diversity, and the ecological and evolutionary processes that drive adaptation and change. Designed to make biological concepts accessible and relevant, this course welcomes non-biological science majors and liberal studies students seeking to understand the living world. Field trip required. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    This is an introductory course exploring biological concepts as they relate to plant structure and function, inheritance, ecology, and evolution. Recommended for non-biological science majors and liberal studies majors. Field trips required. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    Biology 21A and 21B are designed for students planning to enter allied health programs (such as Nursing) or pursuing a degree in Human Biology. Biology 21A is the first course in this two-semester sequence and introduces the structural organization and functional integration of the human body. Emphasis is placed on anatomical terminology, the chemical and cellular basis of life, tissue organization, embryonic development, and the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems. Typical structure and function are examined alongside common disorders and developmental changes from birth through adulthood to support clinical application and lifespan perspectives. Laboratory investigations reinforce lecture concepts through hands-on examination of tissues, organs, and body systems. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    Biology 21A and 21B are designed for students planning to enter allied health programs (such as Nursing) or pursuing a degree in Human Biology. Biology 21B is the second course in this two-semester sequence and builds on the anatomical and physiological foundations established in Biology 21A by examining the systems responsible for transport, regulation, metabolism, and reproduction in the human body. Emphasis is placed on the structure and function of the cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems, as well as the physiological mechanisms that regulate metabolism and maintain fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. Typical structure and function are explored alongside common disorders and physiological adaptations to illustrate the clinical relevance of these systems and their integration in maintaining homeostasis throughout the lifespan. Laboratory investigations reinforce lecture concepts through hands-on examination of tissues, organs, physiological measurements, and selected animal dissections that allow students to observe system organization and functional relationships. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    This course introduces the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae. Emphasis is placed on classification, morphology, metabolism, growth, identification, genetics, and the role of microorganisms in health, disease, industry, and the environment. Topics include host-microbe interactions, immune responses, principles of infectious diseases, and methods of microbial control. Laboratory exercises develop skills in microscopy, aseptic technique, cultivation, identification, and analysis of microorganisms. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    An introductory human biology class without a laboratory. Designed for students planning to enter medical coding or HIT programs. This course is not an acceptable prerequisite for Biology 20 or Biology 21A. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    Part 1: This combined lecture and laboratory course provides the non-biology major with an introduction to living things and their environment. Students use experimentation and investigation to develop important critical thinking skills. Students learn about the process of science, the building blocks of life, the role and regulation of DNA, how populations change over time, the movement of energy within and between life forms, and how species interact with each other and their surroundings. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply an understanding of biological concepts to current issues and their impacts on society.
                                                                                    Part 2: Recommended for non-biological science majors and liberal studies majors. A field trip is required. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    Major Course: Area 1-4
                                                                                    3 courses are required from at least 2 areas.
                                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    A social, economic, and political survey of Mexican history from the colonial (1521) to the contemporary period. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                    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, UC, Cal-GETC)

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                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer
                                                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                          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, UC)
                                                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                          Survey of Chicano-Latino classic and popular literature. Reading and critical analysis of novels, short stories, poetry, and plays. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                          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, UC, Cal-GETC)

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                                                                                              1. CSU Transfer
                                                                                                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, UC)
                                                                                                Survey of literature by women in fiction, drama, poetry, biography, and essay. Covers multicultural and international literature from classical to contemporary periods, in addition to feminist and gender theory, to develop close reading and analytical writing skills, promote appreciation and critical understanding of the diverse cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                This course provides a chronological in-depth examination of how the systems and social institutions of the United States of America have influenced and impacted the lives of African Americans and their communities from the Colonial Era through the first decade of the 21st Century. This course will examine and analyze cultural norms and value systems retained from traditional African societies that were adapted for survival in the United States; evaluate and analyze the impact of the Great Migration from 1865 through 1975, compare and contrast the social political and economic bases of the Reform Movement, Civil Rights Movement, and Pan African Liberation Movement, and evaluate and interpret how the underlying economic, political, and ethnocentric issues of racism in the United States have impacted African American communities and social institutions from Reconstruction to the election of President Barack Obama. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                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, UC, Cal-GETC)

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                                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer
                                                                                                      A sociological examination of the Chicano and Latino in American society: this course examines family, religion, education, race and racialization, social class, gender, and political and social institutions. An emphasis is placed on social problems, social issues, and social change relevant to the Chicano-Latino community. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                                                      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, UC, Cal-GETC)
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                                                                                                      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, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                      ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 transferable units) Recommend POLS C1000 and/or HIST 11 or 12 for CSU graduation requirement.