Spring 2020 Courses
Art - History (ARHS)
Museum & Gallery Techniques
ARHS 6 · crn: 32558 · 3 units
Tuesday & Thursdays
1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Plan and install exhibits for the LPC Gallery, create exhibition models, and learn about the Art World in this hands on course.
An examination of the methodology and technique of displaying visual art within a museum/gallery space. Opportunities to meet artists from the Bay Area and beyond, learn the meaning behind their artwork, and gain hands-on practice in a range of activities covering the presentation, handling, and security of original artwork in the LPC Center for the Arts Gallery.
American Sign Language (ASL)
American Sign Language I
ASL 1A · crn: 30879 · 3 units
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) including expressive and receptive sign, the manual alphabet, facial expression, and body gestures. Emphasis on conversational skills in functional situations, knowledge of Deaf culture and the Deaf community.
American Sign Language IV
ASL 2B · crn: 30303 · 3 units
Tuesdays
7:00 pm - 9:50 pm
Further development of American Sign Language (ASL) receptive/expressive skills and knowledge learned in ASL 2A. Emphasis on conversational skills in functional situations, continued expansion of vocabulary and knowledge of Deaf culture and the Deaf community.
Prerequisite: ASL 2A with a minimum grade of C.
Automotive Technology (AUTO)
Auto Service & Introduction
AUTO INTR · 4 units
crn: 31883 · Mondays & Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 9:50 pm
crn: 32561 · Saturdays
9:00 am - 4:50 pm
Bumper-to-Bumper Automotive Knowledge. Starting with hazardous waste handling, tool identification, maintenance and lubrication, moving into engine mechanical, emissions controls, suspension systems, air conditioning, airbags and safety, transmissions, axles, and finishing off with the future of the automotive industry. This is an introductory class for people who want to know more about their vehicle or who are planning an automotive career.
Biological Sciences (BIO)
Business (BUSN)
Organizational MGT Leadership
BUSN 87 · crn: 33512 · 3 units
Mondays
12:00 pm - 2:20 pm
8 week fast track Hybrid course and starts on March 16
This course examines the special case of detailed planning and implementation of management decisions in strategic business units. Attention is focused on three areas: developing action plans and implementation strategies, developing awareness of the contingencies to be considered in taking strategic actions, and investigating how different academic disciplines interpret the leadership phenomenon. This course highlights key criteria used in assessing the viability of an organizational action plan, and the role of leadership in managing constructive change processes.
Strongly Recommended: BUSN 40 with a minimum grade of C.
Early Care and Education (ECE)
Early Childhood Principles
ECE 50 · crn: 32724 · 3 units
Mondays & Wednesdays
9:30 am - 10:45 am
Historical context and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education. Examines the role of the early childhood educator, identification of best practices for environmental design, curriculum, and teaching strategies. Explores constructive teacher -child interactions and relationships, the role of the family in education, culture and inclusion, professional ethics, career pathways and professional standards.
Child, Family and Community
ECE 62 · 3 units
crn: 32732 · Wednesdays
9:30 am - 10:45 am
crn: 33477 · Saturdays
9:30 am - 10:45 am
The processes of socialization and identity development, focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. Examines the influence of multiple societal contexts. Explores the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children's development.
Quality Environments Infants
ECE 87 · crn: 32738 · 3 units
Thursdays
7:00 pm - 9:50 pm
Applies current theory and research to the care and education of infants and toddlers in group care. Examines essential policies, classroom environments, caregiving principles and practices that lead to quality care and developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants and toddlers which is culturally sensitive and supports families.
Strongly Recommended: ECE 67 with a minimum grade of C.
Engineering (ENGR)
English (ENG)
Critical Reading and Comp
ENG 1A · 3 units
crn: 31935 · Thursdays
7:00 pm - 9:50 pm
crn: 30529 · Mondays & Wednesdays
12:00 am - 1:50 pm
crn: 30235 · Mondays & Wednesdays
2:00 pm - 3:50 pm
crn: 32131 · Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 am - 11:50 am
Integrated approach to reading, writing, and critical thinking intended to develop ability to read and write complex, college-level prose. Examination of ideas in relation to individual's worldview and contexts from which these ideas arise. Some research required.
To determine which English level to take, take the Guided Self-Placement for English online by signing into your Class-Web Account.
Critical Reading and Comp Expanded
ENG 1AEX · 4 units
crn: 33258 · Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 9:15 pm
crn: 33253 · Mondays & Wednesdays
8:00 am - 10:40 am
crn: 33257 · Mondays & Wednesdays
2:00 pm - 4:40 pm
crn: 33530 · Mondays & Wednesdays
11:00 am - 1:40 pm
Integrated approach to reading, writing, and critical thinking intended to develop ability to read and write complex, college-level prose. Examination of ideas in relation to individual's worldview and contexts from which these ideas arise. Some research required. Integrated approach to reading, writing, and critical thinking intended to develop ability to read and write complex, college-level prose. English 1AEX provides students with an extra unit of lab to support students in reading and writing complex, college-level prose. Students who have completed, or are enrolled in, ENG 1A may not receive credit.
To determine which English level to take, take the Guided Self-Placement for English online by signing into your Class-Web Account.
Critical Thinking/Writing Lit
ENG 4 · crn: 31797 · 3 units
Thursdays
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Develops critical thinking, reading, and writing skills as they apply to the analysis of fiction, poetry and drama; literary criticism; and related non-fiction from diverse cultural sources and perspectives. Emphasis on the techniques and principles of effective written argument as they apply to literature. Some research required.
Prerequisite: ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C.
Critical Thinking/Writing
ENG 7 · crn: 31680 · 3 units
Wednesdays
7:00 pm - 9:50 pm
Develops critical thinking, reading, and writing skills as they apply to the textual analysis of primary and secondary book-length works from a range of academic and cultural contexts. Emphasis on the techniques and principles of effective written argument in research-based writing across disciplines.
Prerequisite: ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C.
French (FREN)
Elementary French
FREN 1B · crn: 33479 · 5 units
Tuesdays
6:30 pm - 9:20 pm
This is the second semester of the introductory level course and will enable students to continue to learn to speak, read and write elementary level French as well as to understand the spoken language. Students are introduced to concepts of grammar, vocabulary and verb tenses in a variety of auditory, visual and written contexts.
Prerequisite: FREN 1A with a minimum grade of C or appropriate skill level demonstrated through the assessment process.
Geography (GEOG)
Cultural Geography
GEOG 2 · crn: 30521 · 3 units
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
The course is a study of diverse human populations, their cultural origins, diffusion and contemporary spatial expressions. Topics include: demography, languages and religions, urbanization and landscape and religions, urbanization and landscape modification, political units and nationalism, and economic systems and development.
AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: D5; IGETC: 4E; C-ID# GEOG 120
Intro to Atmospheric Science
GEOG 8 · crn: 31154 · 3 units
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:00 am - 12:25 pm
Introduction to the Earth's atmosphere: topics include atmospheric structure and composition, solar radiation and energy balances, temperature, seasonal changes, atmospheric moisture, clouds and fog, precipitation, air pressure, winds, air masses and fronts, cyclones, weather forecasting, climate and climate change.
AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: B1; IGETC: 5A; C-ID# GEOG 130
Introduction to GIS
GEOG 15 · crn: 31169 · 3 units
Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:50 pm
Study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management. Identification and acquisition of GIS data. Assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Spatial analysis and modeling with GIS.
Geology (GEOL)
Physical Geology Laboratory
GEOL 1L · crn: 33761 · 1 unit
Mondays
9:30 am - 12:20 pm
Laboratory course to supplement the physical geology lecture course. Introduction to the materials and techniques of geology. Includes minerals, rocks, topographic and geologic maps, structural geology, identification and interpretation of landforms, geologic time and relative age dating analysis, etc.
Prerequisite: GEOL 1 or GEOL 5 or GEOL 7 with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently).
Historical Geology with Lab
GEOL 2 · crn: 33323 · 4 units
Tuesdays
2:00 pm - 4:50 pm
An introduction to Earth's history and the life it supports with a laboratory. Subjects include geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet's origin and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years.
AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; C-ID# GEOL 111
Global Studies (GS)
Global Issues
GS 2 · crn: 32554 · 3 units
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
This course introduces students to the origins, current status, and future trends of major transnational issues confronting the global community. Topics can include population trends, economic development and inequality, basic human needs (for food, water health care), human rights, international conflict and security concerns, and environmental problems. The course also focuses on global governance, including the study of collective global responsibilities.
Strongly Recommended: ENG 104 with a minimum grade of P
Humanities (HUMN)
Nature and Culture
HUMN 6 · crn: 33482 · 3 units
Mondays & Wednesdays
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
An examination of the aesthetic value of the natural environment leading to the development of an individual critical aesthetic of the natural world. Studies in visual art, including painting, photography, sculpture, land art, mixed media, film, literature, and music. 54 hours lecture.
AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: C2; IGETC: 3B.
Interior Design (INTD)
Drafting for Interior Design
INTD 15 · crn: 33223 · 3 units
Mondays
5:30 pm - 10:20 pm
Provides a working knowledge of tools and techniques for interior architectural drafting. emphasis on lettering, dimensioning floor plans, elevation and sections. Also, covers procedures for developing finished presentational drawings and boards.
Kinesiology (KIN)
Eskrima - Tenio Decuerdas
KIN ETD · 1 unit
Tuesdays & Thursdays
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
An introductory course of the Filipino martial art system of Tenio DeCuerdas Eskrima: a complete system combining 18 styles of eskrima, kali, and arnis. The course will focus on history of the system, basic movement and striking, increasing hand speed, defenses against daga, daga versus daga, and how to receive techniques safely.
Danzan Ryu Jujutsu
KIN JDR · 1 unit
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
An introductory course of the martial art system of Danzan Ryu Jujutsu: a hybrid of Japanese Jujitsu, Judo, and Kenpo, and the Hawaiian art of Lua. Techniques are not strength based and primarily involve the use of joint and nerve manipulation, precision striking, and throwing to subdue an attacker. This course will focus on history of the system and founder, basic movement, escapes, trip throws, strikes, and how to receive techniques safely.
Sport Psychology
KIN 24 DE1 · crn: 30807 · 3 units
100% online
A formal introduction to the study of sport psychology focusing upon both the psychological factors that influence participation in sport and exercise and the psychological effects derived from that participation.
Including: Sport confidence, leadership, team cohesion, motivation, imagery, goal-setting, and concentration.
Golf 1
KIN GF1 · crn: 31673 · 1 unit
Mondays & Wednesdays
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Held at the Tri-Valley Golf Center, 1780 Freisman Road (next to the Outlet Mall) - All abilities welcome, as we incorporate the fundamentals including grip, stance, posture, swing plane and swing sequence.
Students enrolled in Golf will be assessed an additional $50, $100, or $200 bucket of ball choices, payable to the facility, at the first class meeting.
Library Skills (LIBR)
College Research Techniques
LIBR 4 · crn: 31908 · 0.5 units
Mondays
5:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Introduction to basic research techniques in a college library. Focus on use of the library catalog, search strategies, organization of materials in the library including reference, faculty reserves, circulating books, audiovisuals, use of reference materials, evaluation of relevant resources, recognition of plagiarism, and bibliographic citation of books, audiovisuals, and magazines and journals.
Mass Communications (MSCM)
Intro to Mass Communications
MSCM 5 · crn: 33267 · 3 units
Tuesdays
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Survey of mass communication and the interrelationships of media with society, including history, structure, and trends in a digital age. Discussion of theories and effects, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues, including gender and cultural diversity.
Strongly recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A.
Express College Newspaper
MSCM 16A · crn: 31026 · 3 units
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
1:00 pm
An applied course in which students practice and refine beginning journalism skills, including recognizing, acquiring, producing, and distributing content for the print and online editions of the student newspaper, The Express. The focus of study is on basic news, feature, and opinion stories. Students are introduced to concepts related to photojournalism, business management, graphic arts, design, social media, and leadership and editing skills. The course includes ethical, practical, and legal issues in journalism.
Strongly recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A.
Havik
MSCM/ENG 19A · crn: 31095 · 3 units
Mondays & Wednesdays
11:00 am
Creation of a literary-style student magazine. Practical training in the managing, editing, formatting, and printing of a literary magazine. Enrollment constitutes the staff of the magazine. Cross listed with ENG 19A. A student who has successfully completed ENG 19A cannot enroll in MSCM 19A.
Create a book containing art, photography, fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and academic work.
Music (MUS)
Jazz Workshop / Jazz Ensemble
MUS 14 · crn: 30284 · 1 unit
MUS 15 · crn: 30285 · 1 unit
Mondays
6:00 pm - 8:50 pm
Jazz Workshop - Reading, preparation and performance of contemporary Jazz music. Opportunity to apply improvisation techniques in a group setting.
Jazz Ensemble - This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of standard jazz ensemble literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. New literature will be studied each term so that different technical and artistic issues are addressed. Opportunities to arrange and compose for the ensemble as well as to conduct. Opportunity to apply improvisation techniques in a group setting.
Philharmonic Orchestra
MUS 16 · crn: 30387 · 1 unit
Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 8:50 pm
This course is for the study, rehearsal, and public performance of the standard Classical orchestra literature, with an emphasis on the development of skills needed to perform within an ensemble. Different literature is studied each semester so that different technical, historical and artistic issues are addressed. Attendance at all scheduled performances is required. Audition required.
Studies in Music Composition
MUS 19 · crn: 32158 · 3 units
Wednesdays
1:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Presents a technical and historical analysis of works in various music languages. Students will compose individual pieces to be performed by college-based music ensembles.
Strongly Recommended: MUS 8A with a minimum grade of B. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC.
Religious Studies (RELS)
Sociology (SOC)
Spanish (SPAN)
Elementary Spanish
SPAN 1B · crn: 30233 · 5 units
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:30 am - 11:45 am
This is the second semester of the introductory level course. It continues to offer a balanced approach to language and culture. It enables students to continue learning to speak, read and write elementary level Spanish as well as to understand the spoken language as they explore the culture and countries of the Spanish-speaking world. Students continue to review and improve upon concepts of grammar, vocabulary and verb tenses in a variety of auditory, visual and written contexts. The course will continue to examine the culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
Prerequisite: SPAN 1A with a minimum grade of C.
Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 2B · crn: 33248 · 5 units
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 7:50 pm
A course covering the reading of contemporary works, advanced review of grammar emphasis on speaking and composition, and further discussion of cultural topics.
Prerequisite: SPAN 2A with a minimum grade of C.
Spanish Speakers II
SPAN 22 · crn: 32518 · 5 units
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
This course is the second semester of Spanish for bilingual students. It's designed for students whose heritage language is Spanish and for linguistically qualified students who wish to improve their reading and writing Spanish skills. It continues to provide students with instruction that builds upon their existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and their cultural heritage and knowledge. The course will continue helping students increase awareness of linguistic registers, discuss topics beyond the students' familiar routine and expand upon appreciation for Hispanic cultures as manifested in Spanish speaking countries and in the United States. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish: oral fluency in Spanish is strongly recommended.
Prerequisite SPAN 21 with a minimum grade of C.
Political Science (POLI)
Intro to American Government
POLI 7 · 4 units
crn: 30878
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:00 am - 12:50 pm
crn: 31956
Tuesdays & Thursdays
2:00 pm - 3:50 pm
crn: 32060
Mondays & Wednesdays
11:00 am - 12:50 pm
crn: 30497
Mondays & Wednesdays
9:00 am - 10:50 am
crn: 33324
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:00 am - 10:50 am
crn: 30878
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:00 am - 12:50 pm
Introduction to the principles, problems and basic issues of government with particular emphasis on the national government in the United States, including discussion of the American Constitution, and California state and local government.
Intro to Political Theory
POLI 25 · crn: 30727 · 3 units
Mondays
1:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Various theoretical approaches to politics including selected aspects of political thought from ancient times to the present with application to current political thought.
Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A, POLI 7 with a minimum grade of C.
Psychology (PSYC)
General Psychology
PSYC 1 · crn: 33557 · 3 units
Tuesdays & Thursdays
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Introduces students to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Provides an overview of major psychological concepts and theories in such areas as consciousness, learning, memory, motivation, perception, personality, stress, and social behavior.
Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C.
Brain, Mind, and Behavior
PSYC 4 · crn: 30189 · 3 units
Mondays & Wednesdays
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Introduction to the field of biopsychology. The biopsychology of cognitive, perceptual, emotional, developmental, and social processes. Includes the biopsychology of personality, gender, emotions, learning, learning disabilities, drugs, neurological and developmental disorders, and mental health. Examination of information and theory for practical application.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1 with a minimum grade of C.
Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 6 · crn: 30181 · 3 units
Mondays & Wednesdays
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
An introduction to mental health and the major mental health disorders in adults and children; includes anxiety, mood, personality, sexual, and psychotic disorders. The course will include the study of the major psychological, biological, and sociocultural models of mental health disorders and their treatment.