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200 • HUMANITIES (HUMAN) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog D E S C R I PH TU I M O AN N IO TFI E CSO U R S E S HUMANITIES (HUMAN) What is the Humanities? H umanities is an HUMAN 3 interdisciplinary field that involves the study of creative Future Studies human thought and ex pression. The main obj ective 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) of study ing H umanities at College of Alameda is to Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC examine significant cultural artifacts, enduring artistic The study of how individuals and communities imagine creations, and touchstone ideas and beliefs from a and plan for the future: the ex ploration of technological variety of scholarly and personal perspectives. trends, scientific discoveries, economic forecasts, religious prophecies, speculative/science fiction, political As an integral part of general education, H umanities strategies, architectural design, ecological changes, and encourages students to ex amine diverse forms of emerging lifesty les. 195.0 creativity and innovation to gain perspective on their AA/AS area 3; C S U area C2, E ; I GETC area 3B ow n lives and the w orld around them. COA courses in the Humanities typically explore such fields as the HUMAN 13A visual arts, literature, media, popular culture, folk lore, Myth, Symbol and Folklore story telling, humor, games, religion, music, dance, 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) cuisine, fashion, tourism, and technology . Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC S tudy of my ths, sy mbols, and folk lore: Psy chological Humanities will help you to: transfer to any discipline basis underly ing my ths, sy mbols, and folk tales w hich at a college or university ; improve y our creative and has assured their perpetuation and w hich can lead to a critical think ing, cultural competence, and social deeper understanding of life. 951.0 aw areness; and develop sk ills in community building AA/AS area 2, ;3 C S U area C2, D , E; I GETC area B3 , 4 and conflict resolution. HUMAN 15 HUMAN 1 Popular Culture Introduction to Humanities 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC S tudy of the meaning and impact of American popular H umanities seen through various forms of ex pression: culture in the tw entieth century : the cultural evolution The arts and society , such as dance, painting, music, of consumerism, amusement, leisure, media, and sculpture, and my thology ; theory and practice in artistic entertainment industries. 91.5 0 creation to stimulate personal aw areness. 95.1 0 Acceptable for credit: CS U AA/AS area 3; C S U area C;2 I GETC area B3 AA/AS area 3, C S U area C;2 I GETC area B3 HUMAN 2 HUMAN 0 Human Values Religions of the orld 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC S tudy of human values: The individual in relation to Comparative study of the w orld’s great religions: the environment as it affects conduct among diverse H induism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, cultures, past and present. .159 0 Christianity and I slam; original sources stressed. 195.0 AA/AS area ;3 C S U area C,2 E ; I GETC area 3B AA/AS area 3; C S U area C2; I GETC area B3

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog HUMANITIES (HUMAN) • 201 HUMAN D E S C R I PH TU I M O AN N IO TFI E CSO U R S E S Independent Study in Humanities .5- 5 units, .-5 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U I n- depth ex ploration of an area or problem of the student’s choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in H umanities. S tudent must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. 159 .0 HUMAN 60 Introduction to LGBT Studies 3 U nits, 3 H ours L ecture( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC I nterdisciplinary and multiperspectival overview of L GBTQ S tudies: multicultural and global aspects of gay , lesbian, bisex ual, transgender/transsex ual aspects of history , politics, psy chology ; ex amination of same- sex attraction and gender diversity in the natural sciences, law and civil rights; and L GBTQ involvement in the Arts and H umanities. AA/AS area 2, ;3 C S U area C2, D ; I GETC area 4 HUMAN AA-F Selected Topics in Humanities .-5 5 units, 0- 5 h ours lecture, -0 15 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) S ee section on S elected Topics. 9.15 0

202 • INESIOLOG ( IN) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog D E S C R I K P I TN I E O SN I O O LFO GC YO U R S E S INESIOLOG : ATHLETIC TRAINER AIDE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEV EMENT Certificate of Achievement (CA) Students satisfactorily completing the required courses in the following certificate options will be eligible for the Certificate of Achievement. Career Opportunities Many employment opportunities are available through Kinesiology i.e., Allied Health, sports, fitness, teaching and coaching. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Prepare for entry-level opportunities in athletic training through the development of specific educational competencies and clinical proficiencies. • Prepare to become proficient and capable health care professionals in future employment in athletic training or other allied health settings, as well as receive an certificate of completion. • Develop their skills in a college athletic program, a high school athletic program or a clinical setting with a variety of phy sically - active individuals. • Embrace the college’s M ission to serve the educational needs of its diverse community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources that empower students to achieve their goals. Certificate of Achievement Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units KI N 150 I ntroduction to Kinesiology 3 KI N 134 Care and Prevention of Athletic I nj uries 3 BI OL 2 H uman Anatomy 5 BI OL 4 H uman Phy siology 5 H L TED 9 First Aid and S afety 2 Choose for the KIN activity courses listed for a total of 3 units KI N 54A Cross Fitness I –F undamentals ( 1) KI N 54B Cross Fitness I I – Beginning ( )1 KI N C45 Cross Fitness I I I – I ntermediate ( 1) KI N D45 Cross Fitness I V E– x perienced ( )1 KI N 58A Fitness Center S trength Training I – F undamentals ( 0.)5 KI N 58B Fitness Center S trength Training I I – B eginning ( .0 5) KI N 58C Fitness Center S trength Training I I I – I ntermediate ( 0.)5 KI N 8D5 Fitness Center S trength Training I V – E x perienced ( .0 )5 KI N 36 Aerobic Circuits ( .0 )5 KI N 6A7 S ports Training I F– undamentals ( .0 5) COPED 415 Occupational Work Ex perience ( -1 2) 3 21 Total Requited Units:

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog INESIOLOG ( IN) • 203 KINESIOLOGY D E S C R IK P I TN I E O SN I O O LFO G C YO U R S E S ( IN) Also see listing for Athletics. KIN 33 Aerobics Kinesiology is an introduction to the interdisciplinary .5- 1 u nits, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) approach to the study of human movement related to Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC phy sical activity and sport. Our k inesiology courses Activity class: Development of personal fitness with a teach students an appreciation of the role ex ercise, focus on cardiovascular and respiratory fitness through activity and sports play in the development of w ell- various group ex ercise activities. 30.85 0 rounded individuals interested in phy sical w ell- being CS U area E and the productive use of leisure time. The College of Alameda Department of K inesiology is in the STEAM division IN 3 (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Step Aerobics .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Why study Kinesiology? I t provides each person the Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC opportunity to acquire a strong k now ledge base in Activity class: Development of personal fitness using Kinesiology and its applications that is comparable to a step platform and step combinations that focus on that offered by four year institutions. developing the cardiovascular sy stem. 8.053 0 CS U area E What can you do with Kinesiology? Four y ear universities/colleges, throughout the country, offer KIN 36 undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of Aerobic Circuits k inesiology . Related maj ors such as health, phy sical .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) therapy , athletic training, sports training, recreation, and Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC coaching may require I“ ntroduction to Kinesiology .” Activity class: This course w ill focus on the development of personal fitness with an emphasis on The College of Alameda offers a program encompassing the cardiovascular, muscular and respiratory sy stems both phy sical education activities and academic courses. through a variety of ex ercise activities. 035.8 0 Our activity courses include both sports and phy sical CS U area E fitness. The fitness center provides a fully-equipped and supportive environment for strength and aerobic KIN 51A training. Our state of the art gy mnasium is the location oga I - Fundamentals for both our sports, aerobics, cross-fit, and circuit training activities. The Kinesiology academic offerings .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) include I“ ntroduction to Kinesiology ” and “C are and Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Prevention,” both are requirements for our Certificate of Activity class: I ntroduction to y oga stretches and Achievement “ Athletic Trainer Aide.” postures, conscious breathing patterns and relaxation techniques. Demonstration of modifications for injuries. 0835.0 KIN 51B oga II - Beginning .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Activity class: D evelopment of beginning y oga stretches, postures, and relax ation techniques. I ncreased use of conscious breathing patterns. 0835.00 IN 5 A Cross Fitness I - Fundamentals 1 u nit, 3 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Activity class: Basic introduction to an individualized program for achieving muscle tone and endurance. 0835.0

D E S C R I K P I TN I E O SN I O O LFO GC YO U R S E S 0 • INESIOLOG ( IN) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog IN 5 B KIN 58D Cross Fitness II - Beginning Fitness Center Strength Training IV - 1 u nit, 3 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Experienced Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Activity class: M oderate introduction to an Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC individualized program for achieving muscle tone and I nstruction of techniques for an ex perienced training endurance. 5380.0 in the use of resistance equipment to improve strength, endurance and size of sk eletal muscles. 0358.0 IN 5 C Cross Fitness III - Intermediate KIN 60A 1 u nit, 3 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Circuit Training for Strength I - Fundamentals Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC 1 u nit, 3 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Activity class: This course employ s resistive ex ercises Acceptable for credit: CS U which will improve lifetime fitness and overall body Activity Class: Conditioning through the use of ex ercises fitness with an emphasis on weights. 0835.00 and apparatus w ith emphasis on overall improvement of muscle tone, endurance and cardiovascular sy stem. IN 5 D .5380 0 Cross Fitness IV - Experienced 1 u nit, 3 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) KIN 60B Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Circuit Training for Strength II - Beginning Activity class: This course employ s an advanced principle 1 u nit, 3 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) of resistive exercises which will improve lifetime fitness Acceptable for credit: CS U and overall body fitness with an emphasis on weights. Activity Class: Conditioning through the use of ex ercises 0835.0 and apparatus w ith emphasis on overall improvement of muscle tone, endurance and cardiovascular sy stem. KIN 58A 08.53 0 Fitness Center Strength Training I - Fundamentals KIN 60C .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Circuit Training for Strength III Intermediate Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC -1 2 u nits, -3 6 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Activity class: I nstruction of fundamentals of techniques Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC for a strength training in the use of resistance equipment Activity class: Conditioning through the use of ex ercises to improve strength, endurance and size of sk eletal and apparatus w ith emphasis on overall improvement muscles. 3805.0 of muscle tone, endurance and cardio- vascular sy stem. 0835.0 KIN 58B Fitness Center Strength Training II - Beginning KIN 60D .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Circuit Training for Strength IV - Experienced Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC 1- 2 u nits, -3 6 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Activity class: I nstruction for beginners of techniques Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC for a strength training in the use of resistance equipment Activity class: Conditioning through the use of ex ercises to improve strength, endurance and size of sk eletal and apparatus w ith emphasis on overall improvement muscles. 380.5 0 of muscle tone, endurance and cardio- vascular sy stem. 0835.0 KIN 58C Fitness Center Strength Training III - Intermediate KIN 67A .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Sports Training I - Fundamentals Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Activity class: I nstruction for intermediate levels of Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC techniques for a strength training in the use of resistance Activity class: Fundamental level of sport specific fitness equipment to improve strength, endurance and size of training to increase sport performance. 538.0 0 sk eletal muscles. .5803 0

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog INESIOLOG ( IN) • 205 D E S C R I K P I TN I E O SN I O O LFO GC YO U R S E S IN A KIN 80D Badminton I - Fundamentals Basketball IV - Competitive .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Activity class: Basic fundamentals and sk ills in Activity Class: Advance introduction of bask etball badminton. 80.35 0 fundamentals through practice drills. 305.8 0 CS U area E CS U area E IN B IN A Badminton II - Beginning Bo ling I - Fundamentals .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Activity class: Beginning principles and fundamentals in Activity class: Basic fundamentals and sk ills in bow ling. badminton. 083.5 0 0835.0 CS U area E CS U area E IN C IN B Badminton III - Intermediate Bo ling II - Beginning .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Activity class: I ntermediate fundamentals and sk ills in Activity course: Beginning principles and fundamentals badminton. .5380 0 of bow ling. 0538.0 CS U area E IN C IN D Bo ling III - Intermediate Badminton IV - Competitive .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Activity class: I ntermediate fundamentals and sk ills in Activity class: Competitive strategies and sk ills in bow ling. 083.5 0 0 badminton. 0835.0 CS U area E IN D Bo ling IV - Competitive KIN 80A .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Basketball I - Fundamentals Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Activity class: Advanced fundamentals and sk ills in Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC bow ling. 8350.0 0 Activity class: Basic fundamentals and sk ills in bask etball. 0538.0 CS U area E KIN 80B Basketball II - Beginning .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Activity Class: Beginning level of bask etball rules and skills. Includes introductory concepts of offense and defense. 3.508 0 CS U area E KIN 80C Basketball III - Intermediate .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Activity Class: I ntermediate introduction of bask etball fundamentals. Includes introductory concepts of offense and defense. 0.385 0 CS U area E

206 • INESIOLOG ( IN) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog K I N E SI O LO G Y KIN 103A KIN 120C Soccer I - Fundamentals Volleyball III Intermediate .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) .0 5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Activity class: Covers the fundamental techniques of Activity Class: I ntermediate level of volley ball sk ills and soccer, terminology , rules, and history . Practice, sk ills rules. 83.50 0 drills, and class competitions are provided to enhance skill development and game strategy. A written final KIN 120D ex am and sk ills ex ams serve to evaluate student Volleyball IV Competitive achievement. 0 538 .0 .0 5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) CS U area E Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Activity class: Advanced level of volley ball sk ills and KIN 103B rules; advanced concepts of offense and defense. 0835.00 Soccer II - Beginning .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) IN 13 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Care and Prevention of Athletic In uries Activity class: Covers beginning soccer sk ills. Through 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) team competition, emphasis is placed upon offensive Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC and defensive tactics and strategies. D evelop k now ledge This course provides instruction in the fundamental and understanding of the current collegiate soccer rules theories and practices in the prevention, care and and fitness. 0835.00 treatment of athletic inj uries. 128.0 CS U area E CS U area E KIN 107A KIN 150 Tennis I - Fundamentals Introduction to inesiology .-5 1 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture, 1 h our laboratory Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Eligible for credit by ex amination Activity Class: Fundamentals and S k ills in Tennis. Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC 0835.0 I nterdisciplinary introduction to the study of human CS U area E movement; importance of the sub- disciplines in k inesiology ; career opportunities in areas of teaching, KIN 107B coaching, allied health, and fitness professions. 1270.00 Tennis II - Beginning 1 u nit, 4 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Activity Class: Fundamentals and Beginning S k ills in Tennis. .8350 0 CS U area E KIN 120A Volleyball I - Fundamentals .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Activity class: Fundamentals of volley ball rules and sk ills. .3805 0 CS U area E KIN 120B Volleyball II - Beginning .5 u nit, 2 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC M eets AA- T Kinesiology degree requirements Activity class: Beginning level of volley ball rules and skills, introductory concepts of offense and defense. .5380 0 CS U area E

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LEARNING RESOURCES (LRNRE) • 207 LEARNING RESOURCES: PATH A TO ACADEMIC ENGLISH LE AR N I N G R E SO UR CE S CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY Completing the Pathway to Academic English Certificate of Competency enhances the ability to succeed in courses across the curriculum requiring significant reading and writing in Academic English. Students interested in this certificate will take LRNRE 503: Writing Support Workshop, two non-credit courses in ENGL or LRNRE and earn a Pass grade in each course. Career Opportunities Editing, copy w riting, publishing, administration. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: Students will gain reading and writing competencies to succeed in rigorous transfer-level courses. Certificate of Competency Requirements: Dept/No. Title Noncredit L RN RE 305 Writing S upport Work shop Hours EN GL 540 S entence D evelopment for Writers ( .71 )5 17.5 OR EN GL 541 Troubleshooting Grammar ( 71.)5 7.1 5 L RN RE 560 Academic Reading Work shop ( 7) OR 7- .8 75 L RN RE 15 S tudy S k ills Work shops ( 8.7)5 4-2 43.75 Total Required Units: TUTOR TRAINING (NONCREDIT) CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION The Tutor Training Certificate of Proficiency demonstrates that a peer tutor has completed all three levels of tutor training. Tutor training is intended to support peer tutors in their work on campus or to offer exploration of the discipline to interested students. A student completing this program w ill gain a theoretical foundation for empow ering education, a deeper understanding of the topics and subj ects tutored, practical ex perience tutoring w ith support of a community of tutors, and valuable sk ills that w ill be useful in transferring to a university , in education careers, and j obs in j ust about any field requiring communication and critical thinking. Career Opportunities Tutor, I nstructional Assistant. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: Empower completers as agents of change who can bring educational support to their communities. Certificate of Competency Requirements: Dept/No. Title Noncredit L RN RE A250 Tutor Training I Hours L RN RE 02B5 Tutor Training I I .16 265 L RN RE 25C0 Tutor Training I I I 61.625 1.6 256 Total Required Units: 49.78 5

208 • LEARNING RESOURCES (LRNRE) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LE AR N I N G R E SO UR CE S LEARNING RESOURCES: PATH A TO SUCCESS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY Completing the Pathway to Success Certificate of Competency enhances the ability to succeed in courses across the curriculum, both at College of Alameda and in 4-year institutions. Students interested in this certificate will take three non- credit courses in any area and earn a Pass grade in each course. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: Students will gain necessary competencies to succeed in rigorous transfer-level courses. Certificate of Competency Requirements: Dept/No. Title Noncredit EN GL 510 English for Career and Technical Education ( .52 2)50 Hours EN GL 540 OR EN GL 415 S entence D evelopment for Writers ( 7.1 )5 21.-725 3.40 520 L RN RE 053 OR 65.975-365.05 L RN RE 504 Troubleshooting Grammar ( .17 5) L RN RE 50 OR L RN RE 065 Writing S upport Work shop ( .71 )5 L RN RE 51 OR M ATH 105 Technology S upport Work shops ( .6 50)2 L I S 50 OR Transition into Community College ( .52 )5 OR Academic Reading Work shop ( )7 OR S tudy S k ills Work shops ( .8 )75 OR M ath for Career and Technical Education ( .25 052) OR Computer L aboratory for L ibrary I nformation S tudies ( .17 5- 62.)5 Total Required Units:

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LEARNING RESOURCES (LRNRE) • 209 LEARNING RESOURCES LE AR N I N G R E SO UR CE S (LRNRE) LRNRE AA-F LRNRE 213A Selected Topics in Learning Resources Improving Cognitive Skills .-5 5 units, -0 5 h ours lecture, 0- 51 h ours laboratory 1- 3 u nits, .-67 2 h ours lecture, -1 3 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U Open- entry /open- ex it course S ee section on S elected Topics. 3904.0 Recommended for students w ith acquired brain inj uries and/or learning disabilities. Enroll through Programs LRNRE 86 and S ervices for S tudents w ith D isabilities. Introduction to Service Learning Formerly offered as LrnRe 270A. 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( P/N P) Course study under this section may be repeated tw o Acceptable for credit: CS U times for a max imum of 3 units for each semester I ntroduction to service learning: practical sk ills and completed. knowledge required to serve as effective volunteers; Computer assisted instruction designed for individuals discussion of specific problems in the community; w ith learning disabilities or acquired brain inj uries conceptualization, design and application of service utilizing material appropriate for all learners: I mproving proj ects; placement in volunteer proj ects w ithin learning sk ills by analy zing how learning tak es place community organizations or schools; civic engagement and investigating individual learning sty les; focus on related to coursew ork w ith an ex periential approach cognitive skills such as attention, memory, sequencing, to learning practical applications of course concepts. and pattern identification; investigation of brain-based 0394 .23 learning theory . 934.0 23 LRNRE 10 LRNRE 213B Toolkit for Entrepreneurs and Managers Improving Cognitive Skills 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture ( P/N P) -1 3 u nits, .7-6 2 h ours lecture, -1 3 h ours laboratory Open- entry course ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U Open- entry /open- ex it course Key interdisciplinary tools and perspectives for Recommended for students w ith acquired brain inj uries entrepreneurial and business management success: and/or learning disabilities. Enroll through Programs Business English, H istory , M athematics, Computer and S ervices for S tudents w ith D isabilities. I nformation S y stems. 50.0 Formerly offered as LrnRe 270B. Course study under this section may be repeated tw o LRNRE 211 times for a max imum of 3 units for each semester Computer Access completed. 3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Computer assisted instruction designed for individuals Recommended for students w ith disabilities. Enroll w ith learning disabilities or acquired brain inj uries through Programs and S ervices for S tudents w ith utilizing material appropriate for all learners: I mproving D isabilities. learning sk ills by analy zing how learning tak es place N o prior computer ex perience necessary . and investigating individual learning sty les; focus on Formerly offered as LrnRe 271A-B. logical reasoning and strategies for critical think ing, Course study under this section is repeatable as per Title problem solving, and information management w ith 5 S ection 25069 f or D S PS classes. emphasis on application of new sk ills in school and j ob- Word processing for individuals w ith visual, phy sical, based environments utilizing the I nternet. 4.039 23 or learning disabilities: Creating business letters, resumes, reports, and flyers using adaptive programs as LRNRE 259 appropriate, and use of screen- reading softw are to assist riting Strategies in editing and proofreading written work; introductory I nternet sk ills, including e- mail, basic research, and -1 3 u nits, -1 3 h ours lecture ( P/N P) locating resources on the w eb; and introduction to Open- entry /open- ex it course presentation softw are. 34.09 03 Recommended for students w ith learning disabilities. AA/AS area c4 Enroll through Programs and S ervices for S tudents w ith D isabilities. N on- degree applicable D esigned for students to master techniques and strategies for w riting sentences to full essay . 40.93 30

LE AR N I N G R E SO UR CE SS 210 • LEARNING RESOURCES (LRNRE) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LRNRE 263 LRNRE 267 Vocational Assessment Vocational Living Skills for adults ith .5- 2 u nits, -1 2 h ours lecture ( P/N P) disabilities M odular, open- entry /open- ex it course 2 u nit, 2 h our lecture ( GR or P/N P) N on- degree applicable D evelopment of appropriate social and w ork place Course study under this section is repeatable as per Title communication sk ills. Topics covered w ill include 5 S ection 59602 f or D S PS classes. strategies for communicating in interpersonal Recommended for students w ith disabilities. Enroll relationships, w ork place and professional through Programs and S ervices for S tudents w ith communication, and communication sk ills for self D isabilities. advocacy . 0394.03 V ocational/L iving S k ills program for adults w ith disabilities. M odule 1 ( .5 units) includes vocational LRNRE 268 interest assessment, reading and math assessment, Money Management j ob readiness evaluation. M odule 2 ( .5 units) includes 2 u nits, 2 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) ex ploration of a variety of vocational options, N on- degree applicable development of vocational goals and obj ectives. M odule Course study under this section is repeatable as per Title 3 ( .5 units) covers an ex tended ex ploration of vocational 5 S ection 69250 f or D S PS classes. options and w ork ers’ rights and responsibilities. M odule Recommended for students w ith disabilities. Enroll 4 ( .5 units) covers j ob- search techniques and preparation through Programs and S ervices for S tudents w ith of a related vita and interview techniques. 03.94 30 D isabilities. Eligible for credit by ex amination LRNRE 6 V ocational L iving S k ills program for adults w ith Independent Living Skills disabilities. I ntroduction to money management: hands 2 u nits, 2 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) on ex perience in functional money management sk ills N on- degree applicable necessary for independent living. 3094.13 Course study under this section is repeatable as per Title 5 S ection 50296 f or D S PS classes. LRNRE 269 Recommended for students w ith disabilities. Enroll ob Experience through Programs and S ervices for S tudents w ith D isabilities. 1 unit, S hort- Term Course: 81 hours of lecture over 2 V ocational L iving S k ills program for adults w ith w eek period ( P/N P) disabilities. I nformation on independent living sk ills: Open- entry /open- ex it course practical k now ledge about housing, food and nutrition, N on- degree applicable health care, sex education, interpersonal interaction Course study under this section is repeatable as per Title techniques and community resources. .4039 31 5 S ection 20659 f or D S PS classes. Recommended for students w ith disabilities. Enroll LRNRE 266 through Programs and S ervices for S tudents With Preparing for Employment D isabilities. 2 u nits, 2 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) V ocational living sk ills curriculum for adults w ith Recommended preparation: L rnre 326 ( may be tak en disabilities. Emphasis of the class is on j ob seek ing sk ills concurrently ) and placement. 4930.03 Eligible for credit by ex amination N on- degree applicable LRNRE 272 Course study under this section is repeatable as per Title Computer Access Pro ects 5 S ection 92065 f or D S PS classes. .-5 2 u nits, 1.-5 6 h ours laboratory ( P/N P) Recommended for students w ith disabilities. Enroll Open- entry /open- ex it course through Programs and S ervices for S tudents w ith N on- degree applicable D isabilities. Course study under this section is repeatable as per Title V ocational L iving S k ills curriculum for adults w ith 5 S ec 52609 f or D S PS classes. disabilities. Provides practical k now ledge about career Recommended for students w ith disabilities. Enroll ex ploration, interview techniques, preparing a resume, through Programs and S ervices for S tudents w ith j ob search strategies, good w ork habits, grooming, D isabilities. w ork er responsibilities and employ er ex pectations. I ntroduction to assistive softw are: Use of screen- reading, .0394 30 image- enlargement, speech- recognition, scan/read or other softw are appropriate to the student’s disability ; application of assistive softw are to complete assignments for mainstream courses. .0394 03

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LEARNING RESOURCES (LRNRE) • 211 LE AR N I N G R E SO UR CE S LRNRE 276 LRNRE 280 Learning Strategies in Algebra and Geometry Study Skills -1 2 u nits, -1 2 h ours lecture ( P/N P) .-5 3 u nits, 0- 3 h ours lecture, 0- 9 h ours laboratory ( P/N P) Course study under this section may be repeated as Open- entry /open- ex it course necessary per Title 5, S ectio .20659 N on- degree applicable Recommended for students w ith learning disabilities. Course study under this section may be repeated tw o Enroll through Programs and S ervices for S tudents w ith times for a max imum of 9 units. S tudents w ith learning D isabilities. disabilities may ex ceed repeat limits w ith prior D isabled N on- degree applicable S tudents Programs and S ervices Counselor approval. I ntroductory concepts in algebra and geometry for S y stematic approach to understanding principles of students w ith learning disabilities: L earning strategies learning for all academic disciplines: Effective study for mastering algebra and geometry based on students’ techniques to give confidence in coping with the college individual learning strengths and w eak nesses. 4 093.23 environment; psy chological aw areness and self- esteem. .0394 41 LRNRE 277 Introduction to Mathematical Concepts and LRNRE 296 Strategies Diagnostic Assessment 1- 2 u nits, -1 2 h ours lecture ( P/N P) 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture ( P/N P) Course study under this section may be repeated as Open- entry /open- ex it course necessary per Title 5, S ectio 0629.5 N on- degree applicable Recommended for students w ith learning disabilities. Course study under this section may be repeated as Enroll through Programs and S ervices for S tudents w ith needed. D isabilities. Recommended for students w ith learning disabilities. N on- degree applicable Enroll through Programs and S ervices for S tudents w ith M astering quantitative concepts and developing D isabilities. problem solving sk ills in arithmetic. S tudents w ill I ndividual assessment of learning strengths and master learning strategies according to an educational w eak nesses to determine eligibility for services as an plan developed for each student. 9.034 23 adult w ith a learning disability in California community colleges. Completion of ability /cognitive tests including LRNRE 279 the Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-educational Battery and/ Communication Strategies or Wechsler Adult I ntelligence S cale and achievement tests -1 4 u nits, -1 4 h ours lecture ( P/N P) including the Woodcock - Johnson, Wechsler I ndividual Open- entry /open- ex it course Achievement Test, Wide Range Achievement Test and N on- degree applicable others. Emphasis on identify ing learning strengths and Course study under this section is repeatable as per Title weaknesses that can affect a student in the college setting 5 S ection 60259 f or D S PS classes. and strategies to improve success. 9430.32 Recommended for students w ith disabilities. Enroll through Programs and S ervices for S tudents w ith D isabilities. V ocational/L iving S k ills for adults w ith disabilities: D evelopment of appropriate social sk ills for the workplace; personal social effectiveness (assertiveness) in vocational and social settings; appropriate behaviors for cooperative/community building in the w ork place, and goal setting/organizational skills. 4930.30

212 • LEARNING RESOURCES (LRNRE) LE AR N I N G R E SO UR CE S NONCREDIT COURSES NONCREDIT COURSES (Continued) LRNRE 501 LRNRE 503 Supervised Tutoring riting Support orkshop 0 u nits, 1- 51 h ours laboratory ( N ot graded) Open entry /open ex it course 0 u nit, 1 h our lecture ( P/N P, N oncredit) Course study under this section may be repeated as Work shop- based course in strategies for strong necessary . w riting sk ills for assignments across the curriculum: S tudents may enroll for assistance in more than one grammar and mechanics review , the w riting process, college course per semester. understanding assignments, self- editing strategies, S upervised tutoring, either individually or in small revision sk ills. 493.0 13 groups, to improve student success in college courses. .0394 90 LRNRE 50 Technology Support orkshops LRNRE 502A 0 u nit, 0.43 h ours lecture ( S P) Tutor Training I Work shop- based course in technologies commonly 0 units, .31 31 total lecture hours; 3.05 total laboratory used across the curriculum: Peralta email, social media, hours ( P/N P, N oncredit) Course Management Systems, document formatting, Introduction to methods of effective tutoring: TurnI tI n. 93.04 31 Responsibilities, questioning and modeling techniques, learning sty le and strategies, study sk ills and strategies, LRNRE 505 cultural awareness, and tutoring in specific subject areas. Transition into Community College 082.0 0 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( P/N P or satisfactory ) Outreach and orientation for individuals mak ing the LRNRE 502B transition from adult school and other community - Tutor Training II based organizations to community college: Familiarity 0 units, .31 13 total lecture hours; .3 50 total laboratory w ith resources available on campus; hands- on assistance hours ( P/N P, N oncredit) w ith application and enrollment; culminates in students Prerequisite: L RN RE A205 completing the new student application process/ Continued approaches to tutoring: S ocratic method, enrolling in their first community college course. 4930.14 brain dominance concepts, adj usting study methods, cultural aw areness and communications, and referring LRNRE 506 students to campus resources. 082.0 Academic Reading orkshop 0 u nits, 0.4 h ours lecture ( P/N P or satisfactory ) LRNRE 502C Work shop- based course in strong reading strategies for Tutor Training III materials across the curriculum: the reading process, 0 units, .31 13 total lecture hours; 3.50 total laboratory note- tak ing, vocabulary , building reading capacity . hours ( P/N P, N oncredit) .0394 14 Capstone course in methods of tutoring: The role of learning centers in higher education, affective domain, LRNRE 511 structuring the learning ex perience, w ork ing w ith Study Skills orkshops specific student populations, and group tutoring. 0 u nit, .5 h our lecture ( P/N P or S atisfactory progress) 082.0 Work shop- based course in study sk ills and strategies for subj ects across the curriculum: N ote- tak ing, time management, and goal-setting, managing distractions. .0394 14

LIBERAL ARTS • 213 LIBERAL ARTS The Liberal Arts AA Degree is designed to ex pose LI B E R AL AR TS students to a w ide variety of subj ects and perspectives at the postsecondary level w ho desire a broad k now ledge of the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences plus additional coursew ork in an “ Area of Emphasis”. This area of emphasis w ould be an ideal choice for students planning on transferring to the California S tate University or University of California as the student can satisfy their general education requirements, plus focus on transferable course w ork that relates to maj ors at CSU or UC. Please consult with a counselor for specific information regarding y our intended maj or at the specific colleges/university of your choice. LIBERAL ARTS AA DEGREE 19- 31 39 General Education Options (Choose One) 37 a. Local AA/AS General Education b. CSU GE BREADTH 18 c. IGETC 18 18 Areas of Emphasis (Choose One): • Arts and Humanities 3-32 • Natural Sciences • Social and Behavioral Sciences 0-5 Electives 60 Other Requirements: Computer Literacy, Ethnic Studies TOTAL Program Units: Continued N ext Page...

1 • LIBERAL ARTS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LI B E R AL AR TS LIBERAL ARTS: ARTS AND HUMANITIES ASSOCIATE OF ARTS The L iberal Arts D egree: Arts and H umanities is a group of courses emphasizing the human condition - its limits, potential and creative ex pressions - through the study of cultural, literary and artistic ex pression of human beings. Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to aw areness of themselves and the w orld around them in artistic and cultural creation. S tudents w ill also learn to value aesthetic understanding and incorporate it w hen constructing value j udgments. S tudents must complete 18 units from at least two of the following disciplines with a grade of “C” or better: Art, Chinese, Communication, Counseling, English, German, H umanities, M ex ican and L atin American S tudies, M usic, Philosophy , S panish, or V ietnamese. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • D evelop k now ledge of their ow n critical think ing sk ills and processes. • Recognize the effects of their communication skills on others’ perceptions of themselves. • D evelop an aw areness of the manifold perspectives of the diversity of peoples and cultures that surround them. Degree Major Requirements: Units General Education Options (Choose One) 91 - 31 a. Local AA/AS General Education 39 b. CSU GE BREADTH 37 c. IGETC Areas of Emphasis (Choose One): 18 • Natural Sciences Units Electives 3-23 Other Requirements: 0-5 Computer Literacy, Ethnic Studies TOTAL Program Units: 60 Continued N ext Page...

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LIBERAL ARTS • 215 LIBERAL ARTS: ARTS AND HUMANITIES LI B E R AL AR TS ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -- CONTINUED Students should complete 18 u nits from a minimum of two disciplines from the list of courses: Degree Major Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units GERM 1A Dept/No. Title Units GERM B1 Elementary German ( 5) H I S T A7 Select a minimum of 18 u nits with no more than H I S T 7B Elementary German ( )5 H I S T 8A two courses per discipline from the following: H I S T B8 H istory of the United S tates to 187 ( )3 H IS T1 AN TH R 7 M agic, Religion, and Witchcraft ( )3 H istory of the United S tates S ince 8165 ( )3 H I S T 21 AN TH R 5 N ative American Cultures ( )3 H UM AN 1 H istory of L atin- American Civilization ( )3 H UM AN 2 ART 1 I ntroduction to Art H istory ( )3 H UM AN 3 H istory of L atin- American Civilization ( )3 H UM AN 13A ART 2 H istory of Western Art: Prehistory through the H UM AN 31B H istory and Culture of S outh- East Asia: H UM AN 51 M iddle Ages ( )3 H UM AN 06 V ietnam – An American Tragedy ( 3) M /L AT 3 ART 3 H istory of Western Art: Renaissance to H istory and Culture of Eastern Asia ( 3) M US I C 9 Contemporary Art ( )3 M US I C 01 I ntroduction to H umanities ( )3 M US I C 5A1 ART 4 H istory of M odern Art ( 081 t o Present) H uman V alues ( 3) M US I C 15B ( )3 Future S tudies ( )3 PH I L 1 ART 21 World Art ( )3 PH I L 2 M y th, S y mbol and Folk lore ( 3) PH I L 4 CH I N A01 Elementary Cantonese A ( 5) PH I L 5 M y th, S y mbol and Folk lore ( )3 PH I L 10 CH I N B01 Elementary Cantonese B ( )5 PH I L A20 Popular Culture ( 3) PH I L 20B CH I N A1 Elementary Cantonese A ( 5) S PAN 1A I ntroduction to L GBTQ S tudies ( 3) S PAN 1B CH I N B1 Elementary Cantonese B ( )5 S PAN A2 S urvey of L atin American and Chicano S PAN 2B CH I N 1A2 Advanced Cantonese Reading and Writing: V I ET 1A Authors ( 3) V I ET 1B M odern and Classical L iterature ( 5) V I ET A2 I ntroduction to World M usic ( )3 V I ET 2B CH I N 12B Advanced Cantonese Reading and Writing: M usic Appreciation ( 3) M odern and Classical L iterature ( )5 Jazz, Blues and Popular M usic in the COM M A1 I ntroduction to S peech ( 3) American Culture ( )3 COM M 2A Fundamentals of Oral I nterpretation Jazz, Blues and Popular M usic in the of L iterature ( 3) American Culture ( 3) COM M 5 Persuasion and Critical Think ing ( 3) I ntroduction to Philosophy ( 3) EN GL B1 Composition and Reading ( 4) S ocial and Political Philosophy ( 3) EN GL 10A Creative Writing ( 3) Philosophy of Religion ( 3) EN GL 10B Creative Writing ( )3 Ethical Problems ( )3 EN GL A03 I ntroduction to American L iterature I ( )3 L ogic ( )3 EN GL 03B I ntroduction to American L iterature I I ( )3 H istory of Ancient Greek Philosophy ( )3 EN GL 31 S urvey of African- American L iterature( 3) H istory of M odern European Philosophy ( )3 EN GL 32A Contemporary Women Writers ( )3 Elementary S panish ( 5) EN GL 47 Children’s L iterature ( )3 Elementary S panish ( )5 EN GL 94 I ndependent S tudy in English ( 3) I ntermediate S panish I ( 5) EN GL 79 I ntroduction to L GBTQ L iterature ( )3 I ntermediate S panish I I ( )5 EN GL 210A Creative Writing ( 3) Elementary V ietnamese ( 5) EN GL 210B Creative Writing ( 3) Elementary V ietnamese ( 5) I ntermediate V ietnamese ( 5) I ntermediate V ietnamese ( )5 18 Total Required Units 81

216 • LIBERAL ARTS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LI B E R AL AR TS LIBERAL ARTS: ARTS AND HUMANITIES ASSOCIATE OF ARTS RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE The L iberal Arts D egree: Arts and H umanities is a group of courses emphasizing the human condition - its limits, potential and creative ex pressions - through the study of cultural, literary and artistic ex pression of human beings. Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to aw areness of themselves and the w orld around them in artistic and cultural creation. S tudents w ill also learn to value aesthetic understanding and incorporate it w hen constructing value j udgments. S tudents must complete 18 units from at least two of the following disciplines with a grade of “C” or better: Art, Chinese, Communication, Counseling, English, German, H umanities, M ex ican and L atin American S tudies, M usic, Philosophy , S panish, or V ietnamese. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • D evelop k now ledge of their ow n critical think ing sk ills and processes. • Recognize the effects of their communication skills on others’ perceptions of themselves. • D evelop an aw areness of the manifold perspectives of the diversity of peoples and cultures that surround them. Although there is no proposed major sequence of courses, one possible example of a major sequence might look as follows: Degree Major Requirements: Units Dept/No. Title FIRST SEMESTER 3 Art 1 I ntroduction to Art H istory Art 2 H istory of Western Art: Prehistory through the 3 10 M iddle Ages 16 General Education S emester Total SECOND SEMESTER EN GL 1A0 Creative Writing 3 9 General Education 3 15 Electives S emester Total THIRD SEMESTER 3 H UM AN 1 I ntroduction to H umanities 3 H UM AN 2 H uman V alues 9 15 General Education S emester Total FOURTH SEMESTER M US I C 01 M usic Appreciation 3 ART 2 H istory of Western Art: Prehistory through the 3 9 M iddle Ages 2 17 General Education Electives S emester Total Total Major Units: 18 Total GE Units: 37 Total Elective Units: 55 Total Units: 60

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LIBERAL ARTS • 217 LIBERAL ARTS: NATURAL SCIENCES LI B E R AL AR TS ASSOCIATE OF ARTS The Liberal Arts Degree: Natural Sciences is a group of courses emphasizing ex amination of the phy sical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. S tudents w ill demonstrate an understanding of ex perimental methodologies, testing hy potheses and the pow er of sy stematic questioning as investigative tools. S tudents w ill examine the relationship of scientific and technological capability with human values and social goals, and gain a sophisticated understanding of science as a human endeavor, including the limitations as w ell as the pow er of scientific inquiry. Students must complete 18 units from at least two of the following disciplines with a grade of “C” or better: Anthropology, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geography (excluding cultural studies), Geology and Phy sics. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • D evelop k now ledge of their ow n critical think ing sk ills and processes. • Recognize the effects of their communication skills on others’ perceptions of themselves. • D evelop an aw areness of the manifold perspectives of the diversity of peoples and cultures that surround them. Degree Major Requirements: General Education Options (Choose One) 91 - 31 a. Local AA/AS General Education 39 b. CSU GE BREADTH 37 c. IGETC Areas of Emphasis (Choose One): 81 • Natural Sciences Electives 3-32 Other Requirements: 0-5 Computer Literacy, Ethnic Studies TOTAL Program Units: 60 Dept/No. Title Units Students should complete 81 u nits from a minimum of two disciplines from the list of courses: AN TH R 1 I ntroduction to Phy sical Anthropology ( )3 AN TH R L1 Phy sical Anthropology L aboratory ( )1 AS TR 1 I ntroduction to Astronomy ( 3) BI OL 1A General Biology ( 5) BI OL B1 General Biology ( )5 BI OL 2 H uman Anatomy ( )5 BI OL 4 H uman Phy siology ( 5) BI OL 10 I ntroduction to Biology ( 4) CH EM 1A General Chemistry ( 5) CH EM 1B General Chemistry ( )5 CH EM 30A I ntroductory General Chemistry ( 4) CH EM 30B I ntroductory Organic and Biochemistry ( 4) CH EM 50 Beginning Chemistry ( )4 GEOG 1 Phy sical Geography ( 3) GEOG 1L Phy sical Geography L aboratory ( 1) GEOL 10 I ntroduction to Geology ( )3 PH YS A4 General Phy sics w ith Calculus ( )5 PH YS B4 General Phy sics w ith Calculus ( )5 PH YS 4C General Phy sics w ith Calculus ( 5) PH YS 01 I ntroduction to Phy sics ( )4 PH YS L10 I ntroduction to Phy sics L aboratory ( )1 81 Total Required Units 18

218 • LIBERAL ARTS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LI B E R AL AR TS LIBERAL ARTS: NATURAL SCIENCES ASSOCIATE OF ARTS RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE The Liberal Arts Degree: Natural Sciences is a group of courses emphasizing ex amination of the phy sical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. S tudents w ill demonstrate an understanding of ex perimental methodologies, testing hy potheses and the pow er of sy stematic questioning as investigative tools. S tudents w ill examine the relationship of scientific and technological capability with human values and social goals, and gain a sophisticated understanding of science as a human endeavor, including the limitations as w ell as the pow er of scientific inquiry. Students must complete 18 units from at least two of the following disciplines with a grade of “C” or better: Anthropology, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geography (excluding cultural studies), Geology and Phy sics. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • D evelop k now ledge of their ow n critical think ing sk ills and processes. • Recognize the effects of their communication skills on others’ perceptions of themselves. • D evelop an aw areness of the manifold perspectives of the diversity of peoples and cultures that surround them. Although there is no proposed major sequence of courses, one possible example of a major sequence might look as follows: Degree Major Requirements: Units Dept/No. Title FIRST SEMESTER 5 CH EM A1 General Chemistry 9 41 General Education S emester Total SECOND SEMESTER BI OL 10 I ntroduction to Biology 4 10 General Education 14 S emester Total THIRD SEMESTER BI OL 2 H uman Anatomy 5 10 General Education 15 S emester Total FOURTH SEMESTER BI OL 4 H uman Phy siology 5 9 General Education 3 71 Electives S emester Total Total Major Units: 19 Total GE Units: 38 Total Elective Units: 3 Total Units: 60

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LIBERAL ARTS • 219 LIBERAL ARTS: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES LI B E R AL AR TS ASSOCIATE OF ARTS The L iberal Arts D egree: S ocial and Behavioral S cience is a group of courses emphasizing the study of perspectives, concepts, theories and methodologies ty pically found in the vast variety of disciplines that comprise study in the S ocial and Behavioral S ciences. S tudents w ill develop an aw areness of themselves and others as members of a larger society . Topics of discussion are designed to help students gain an understanding and appreciation of the contributions and perspectives of men, w omen, and of ethnic and other minorities and a comparative perspective on both Western and non- Western societies. S tudents must complete 81 units from at least tw o of the follow ing disciplines w ith a grade of “C” or better: African-American Studies, Anthropology, Asian and Asian-American Studies, Economics, Education, Geography ( ex cluding phy sical geography ) , H istory , M ex ican/L atin American S tudies, Political S cience, Psy chology and S ociology . Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • D evelop k now ledge of their ow n critical think ing sk ills and processes. • Recognize the effects of their communication skills on others’ perceptions of themselves. • D evelop an aw areness of the manifold perspectives of the diversity of peoples and cultures that surround them. Degree Major Requirements: General Education Options (Choose One) 19- 31 a. Local AA/AS General Education 39 b. CSU GE BREADTH 37 c. IGETC Area of Emphasis (Choose One): 18 • Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives 3-23 Other Requirements: 0-5 Computer Literacy, Ethnic Studies TOTAL Program Units: 60 Dept/No. Title Units Students should complete 18 u nits from a minimum of two disciplines from the list of courses: AFRAM 5 The African- American Family in the AFRAM 03 United S tates ( 3) AFRAM 13 African- American H istory : Africa to AFRAM 23 1865 ( )3 AN TH R 2 African- American H istory : 8615 t o 1459 AN TH R 3 ( 3) AN TH R 7 African- American H istory : 1495 t o Present AN TH R 91 AN TH R 5 ( 3) AS AM E A54 AS AM E B45 I ntroduction to Archaeology and Prehistory ( 3) I ntroduction to S ocial and Cultural Anthropology ( )3 M agic, Religion, and Witchcraft ( 3) Anthropology of S ex and Gender ( )3 N ative American Cultures ( )3 Asian- American H istory to 5491 ( 3) Asian- American H istory from 9451 t o the Present ( 3) Continued N ext Page...

220 • LIBERAL ARTS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LI B E R AL AR TS LIBERAL ARTS: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -- CONTINUED COM M 6 I ntercultural Communication ( 3) COM M 19 S urvey of M ass M edia ( )3 POS CI 32 L earning Organization Governance ( 3) POS CI 35 COUN 30 Personal Grow th and D evelopment ( 3) I ntroduction to Community V iolence COUN 203 S trategies for Personal D evelopment ( )3 Prevention ( )3 ECON 1 Principles of Economics ( M acro- POS CI 63 Applied Peacebuilding and V iolence Economics) ( 3) Prevention ( )3 ECON 2 Principles of Economics ( M icro- POS CI 73 Transformative S ocial Change and Futures Economics) ( 3) S tudies ( )3 ECON 5 I ntroduction to Economics ( )3 POS CI 41 S ervice L earning: L aw , D emocracy , and GEOG 2 Cultural Geography ( 3) Public Administration ( )3 GEOG 3 World Regional Geography ( )3 PS YCH 1A I ntroduction to General Psy chology ( 3) PS YCH 1B H I S T 2 A H istory of European Civilization ( )3 PS YCH 3 I ntroduction to General Psy chology ( 3) PS YCH A7 H I S T 2 B H istory of European Civilization ( )3 PS YCH 7B I ntroduction to Personality Theory ( )3 PS YCH A9 H IS T5 H istory of M ex ico ( )3 PS YCH 9B Psy chology of Childhood ( )3 PS YCH 12 H I S T 7 A H istory of the United S tates to 871 ( )3 PS YCH 81 Adolescent Psy chology ( )3 H I S T 7 B H istory of the United S tates since 5681 ( 3) Psy chology of I nterpersonal Relations ( 3) H I S T 8 A H istory of L atin- American Civilization ( )3 Psy chology of I nterpersonal Relations ( 3) H I S T 8 B H istory of L atin- American Civilization ( )3 H uman S ex uality ( )3 H IS T1 1 H istory and Culture of S outh- East Asia: Psy chology of Race and Ethnicity V ietnam – An American Tragedy ( )3 in the U.S . ( 3) H IS T1 2 H istory and Culture of Eastern Asia ( )3 PS YCH 24 Abnormal Psy chology ( 3) PS YCH 82 H I S T 71 H istory of the M ex ican- American ( )3 I ntroduction to Research M ethods in H IS T1 8 20t h Century American Protest M ovement Psy chology ( 3) ( 3) PS YCH 92 I ntroduction to Forensic Psy chology ( 3) PS YCH 43 H IS T1 9 H istory of California ( 3) Psy chology of Resiliency , S tress H IS T5 0 African- American H istory : Africa to 5816 M anagement, and Personal Grow th ( )3 ( )3 S OC 1 I ntroduction to S ociology ( 3) S OC 2 H IS T5 1 African- American H istory : 8561 t o 91 45 ( )3 S OC 3 S ocial Problems ( 3) S OC 5 H I S T 25 African- American H istory : 1594 t o Present S OC 021 S ociology of Women ( )3 ( 3) M inority Groups ( )3 H I S T 5 A3 H istory and Culture of the Caribbean/ I ntroduction to Research M ethods ( )3 81 Central America ( )3 Total Required Units 81 H I S T B35 H istory and Culture of the Caribbean/ Central America ( )3 H I S T 56 S ociology of Women ( 3) H UM AN 13A M y th, S y mbol and Folk lore ( )3 H UM AN B31 M y th, S y mbol and Folk lore ( )3 M /L AT 1A8 H istory and Culture of the Caribbean/ Central America ( )3 M /L AT B18 H istory and Culture of the Caribbean/ Central America ( )3 POS CI 1 Government & Politics in the United S tates ( )3 POS CI 2 Comparative Government ( )3 POS CI 3 I nternational Relations ( )3 POS CI 4 Political Theory ( 3) POS CI 6 The U.S . Constitution and Criminal D ue Process ( )3 POS CI 8 L aw and D emocracy ( )3 POS CI 26 United S tates and California Constitution ( )3 POS CI 13 I ntroduction to Public Administration ( 3)

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LIBERAL ARTS • 221 LIBERAL ARTS: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES LI B E R AL AR TS ASSOCIATE OF ARTS RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE The L iberal Arts D egree: S ocial and Behavioral S cience is a group of courses emphasizing the study of perspectives, concepts, theories and methodologies ty pically found in the vast variety of disciplines that comprise study in the S ocial and Behavioral S ciences. S tudents w ill develop an aw areness of themselves and others as members of a larger society . Topics of discussion are designed to help students gain an understanding and appreciation of the contributions and perspectives of men, w omen, and of ethnic and other minorities and a comparative perspective on both Western and non- Western societies. S tudents must complete 81 units from at least tw o of the follow ing disciplines w ith a grade of “C” or better: African-American Studies, Anthropology, Asian and Asian-American Studies, Economics, Education, Geography ( ex cluding phy sical geography ) , H istory , M ex ican/L atin American S tudies, Political S cience, Psy chology and S ociology . Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • D evelop k now ledge of their ow n critical think ing sk ills and processes. • Recognize the effects of their communication skills on others’ perceptions of themselves. • D evelop an aw areness of the manifold perspectives of the diversity of peoples and cultures that surround them. Although there is no proposed major sequence of courses, one possible example of a major sequence might look as follows: Degree Major Requirements: Units Dept/No. Title FIRST SEMESTER PS YCH 1A I ntroduction to General Psy chology 3 3 S OC 1 I ntroduction to S ociology 01 14 General Education S emester Total SECOND SEMESTER PS YCH 81 Psy chology of Race and Ethnicity in the U.S . 3 9 General Education 3 51 Electives S emester Total THIRD SEMESTER PS YCH 24 Abnormal Psy chology 3 3 PS YCH 28 I ntroduction to Research M ethods in Psy chology 9 15 General Education S emester Total FOURTH SEMESTER PS YCH 21 H uman S ex uality 3 3 PS YCH A9 Psy chology of I nterpersonal Relations 9 2 General Education 71 Electives S emester Total Total Major Units: 18 Total GE Units: 37 Total Elective Units: 5 Total Units: 60

222 • LIBERAL ARTS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LIBERAL ARTS: IGETC CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT LI B E R AL AR TS I f y ou plan to transfer to the California S tate University sy stem ( CS U) or the University of California sy stem ( UC) , y ou are encouraged to pursue a Certificate of Achievement in Liberal Arts. You should consult w ith a counselor to develop y our ow n program of study . UC or CSU Transfer You are encouraged to pursue this certificate if you want to apply to transfer to either the University of California system or the California State University system and want to fulfill lower-division general education requirements by completing the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). You will select courses that fulfill the IGETC requirements (with a grade of “C” or better in each course), to total 37 transferable semester units (with an overall GPA of 2.0). Upon completion of these requirements you will file both a “Petition for a Certificate of Achievement” and a “Request for General Education or IGETC Certification” with the Admissions and Records Office. Complete the following requirements: • You must complete the course requirements for all areas before IGETC can be certified. • You must complete all courses with grades of “C” or better. Area :1 E nglish Communication CSU requires 3 courses, one course from Group A, B, and C UC requires 2 courses, one course from Group A and B Group A: English Composition: One course, 3 semester (4-5 quarter) units. English A1 Group B: Critical Thinking-English Composition: One course, 3 semester (4-5 quarter) units. Communication 5 English 5 Group C: Oral Communication (CSU requirement only): One course, 3 semester (4-5 quarter) units. Communication 1A , ,4 45 Area :2 Mat hematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning One course, 3 semester (4-5 quarter) units. M athematics ,2 3A * * , 3B * * , 3C * * , 3E , 3F , 1, 31, 16A * * , 61B * * * * Transfer credit may be limited by either UC and/or CS U due to course sequencing. S ee a counselor for information. Area 3: Arts and Humanities At least three courses, with at least one from the Arts and one from the Humanities, 9 semester (-21 51 q uarter) units. Arts: , 21B , A15 , B51 Art 1, ,2 3, 4 M usic ,9 0,1 2A1 Humanities: Chinese B01 ,+ 1A ,+ 1B +, A21 , 21B English B1 , 16, A17 , 7B1 , 0A3 , B03 , ,13 A32 , 3A , 3 B, 36, 97 German B1 + H istory A53 * , 35B * H umanities ,1 2, ,3 13A * +, 3B1 * ,+ 40, 1A5 +, B51 ,+ 5C1 + M ex ican and L atin American S tudies A2 ,+ 2B ,+ C2 +, 3+, 18A * ,+ B81 * + Philosophy ,1 2, 4, 5, A02 , 20B Political S cience 4 S panish 1B ,+ 2A +, B2 + V ietnamese A2 + +, B2 + * Course may not be counted in more than one area. Students will receive credit and certification for one course only. C+ ourse can be used to clear L anguage Other than English ( UC requirement only ) . Continued N ext Page...

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LIBERAL ARTS • 223 LIBERAL ARTS: IGETC CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT -- CONTINUED Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences At least three courses from at least two disciplines or an interdisciplinary sequence, 9 semester (12- 15 q uarter) units. LI B E R AL AR TS African- American S tudies 5, +,30 +3,1 2+3 Anthropology ,2 3 Asian and Asian- American S tudies 5A4 , 54B Communication 6 Economics 1, 2, 5 Geography 2 H istory A2 , 2B , ,5 7A , B7 * * , 8A , B8 , 1, 12, ,17 18, ,19 ,23 +,50 ,+15 +,52 53A * +, B35 * ,+ 5A , ,56+ 60 H umanities 31A * +, 3B1 * + M ex ican and L atin- American S tudies 18A * ,+ 8B1 * + Political S cience *1 , ,2 3, 4, ,6 ,8 18, 26, ,31 37 Psy chology A1 , B1 , 3, 7A , 7B , A9 , 9B , ,2+1 ,81 24, 28 S ociology ,1 2, 3,+ 5, 210 * Course may not be counted in more than one area. Students will receive credit and certification for one course only. * * Transfer credit may be limited by either UC and/or CS U due to course sequencing. S ee a counselor for information. Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences Complete at least 2 C ourses: one course from Group 5A, the Physical Sciences and one course from Group 5B, the Biological Sciences. At least 1 o ne of the courses must include a laboratory (L)- or one course from Group C: (7–9 Semester Units)- Group 5A: Physical Sciences: Astronomy 1 Chemistry A1 ( L ) , 1 B( L ) , A03 ( L ) * * , 03B ( L ) * * , 05( L ) Geography 1 Geology 10 Phy sics 4A ( L ) , B4 ( L ) , 4C ( L ) , 10* * * * Transfer credit may be limited by either UC and/or CS U due to course sequencing. S ee a counselor for information. Group 5B: Biological Sciences: Anthropology 1 Biology A1 ( L ) , 1B ( L ) , 2( L ) , (4 L ) , 1 (0 L ) * * , 1* * * * Transfer credit may be limited by either UC and/or CS U due to course sequencing. S ee a counselor for information. Group 5C: Laboratory Science Requirement: Geography 1L , Anthropology 1L Languages Other Than English (UC Requirement Only) ou may demonstrate proficiency as follows: 1. Completion of one course (4-5 semester units) at a college or university, with a grade of “C” or better, that is considered equivalent to 2 y ears of high school language. S ee below for approved College of Alameda courses; O R 2. Completion of two years of high school course work in one language other than English with a grade of “C-“ or better (verified by official high school transcript); OR .3 S atisfactory score on the College Board S ubj ect Test ( formerly S AT I I ) in a language other than English; O R 4. Score of 3 or better on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination in a language other than English; OR 5. Score of 5 or better on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level Examination in a language other than English; OR 6. Satisfactory completion of a proficiency test administered by a community college, university, or other college in a language other than English; O R 7. Completion of two years of formal schooling at the sixth grade level or higher, with grades of “C” or better, in an institution where the language of instruction is not English (confirmed by appropriate documentation). College of Alameda courses that meet the proficiency level: Chinese 0A1 , 10 B, 1A , 1B , 21A , 12B , 3A0 , 03B German 1A , 1B S panish A1 , 1B , 2 A, B2 V ietnamese 1A , 1B , 2A , B2 Note: Courses above the proficiency level may also be used to meet this requirement and may also be used to clear, if listed, another I GETC area. Total Minimum Required Units: 37

• LIBERAL ARTS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LIBERAL ARTS: CSU GE BREADTH CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT LI B E R AL AR TS I f y ou plan to transfer to the California S tate University sy stem ( CS U) , y ou are encouraged to pursue a Certificate of Achievement in Liberal Arts. You should consult w ith a counselor to develop y our ow n program of study . CSU Transfer You are encouraged to pursue this certificate if you plan to apply to transfer to the California State University system and want to complete and have certified the CSU General Education Breadth Requirements. You will select courses that fulfill the CSU General Education Breadth Requirements (completing at least 30 units with a “C” or better to include areas A- 1, A- ,2 A- 3 and B- 3 and an overall GPA of .2 )0 , for a total of 39 transferable semester units. Upon completion of these requirements you will file both a “Petition for a Certificate of Achievement” form and a “Request for General Education or IGETC Certification” form with the Admissions and Records Office. Complete the following requirements: Area A: Communication in the English Language, and Critical Thinking Minimum of 9 semester (-21 15 q uarter) units, one course from each subgroup (A,1 A,2 an d A3) with a grade of C or better. A:1 O ral Communication Communication 1A , ,4 45 A2: Written Communication English 1A A3: Critical Thinking* Communication 5 English 5 Philosophy 10 * For some engineering maj ors, ex ceptions may apply ( see a counselor for details) . Area B: Physical Universe & Its Life Forms Minimum of 9 semester (-21 51 quarter) units, with one course from each subgroup: One from Physical Sciences (B)1 , one from Life Sciences (B)2 , and one from Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4). One lab activity course required from either Physical Sciences or Life Sciences (Lw= ith Lab), or other lab activity course listed. B:1 P hysical Sciences ( L ) , 50( L) Astronomy 1 Chemistry A1 ( L ) , 1B ( L ) , 0A3 ( L ) , 03B Geography 1, L1 Geology 10 Phy sics 4A ( L ) , 4B ( L ) , 4C ( L ) ,01 B:2 L ife Sciences L ),1 Anthropology 1 Biology 1A ( L ) , B1 ( L ) , (2 L ) , 4( L ) , 10( B3: Laboratory Activity ith a laboratory ( L ) , or one of the follow ing: One course from either B1 o r B2 w Anthropology 1L Geography 1L B : Mathematics uantitative Reasoning: (Must be completed with a grade of C or better.) M athematics ,2 A3 , 3B , 3C , 3E , 3F , ,1 12, 31, ,51 61A , 16B , 05 Continued N ext Page...

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LIBERAL ARTS • 225 LIBERAL ARTS: CSU GE BREADTH CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT LI B E R AL AR TS -- CONTINUED Area C: Arts, Literature, Philosophy, and Foreign Languages Minimum of 9 semester (12- 51 q uarter) units, at least one course from Arts (C1) , one course from Humanities (C2) , and one course from either the Arts or Humanities. C1: Arts , 2B1 , 15A , 15B Art 1, ,2 ,3 4, 21 M usic 9, 01, 1A2 C2: H umanities Chinese 1A0 , 0B1 , 1A , B1 , A21 , B21 Communication 2A , 2B English 1B , 10A , 01B , 7A1 , 1B7 , 30A , 03B , 13, A23 , 3A , B3 , 7,4 79 German A1 , B1 H istory 1* H umanities 1, 2* , *3 , 1A3 * +, 1B3 * +, 15, 40, A51 ,+ 15B +, 51C +, 06 M ex ican and L atin- American S tudies 2A ,+ 2B ,+ C2 ,+ +3 Philosophy 1, 2, ,4 ,5 02A , 20B S panish 1A , B1 , 2A , 2B V ietnamese A1 , B1 , A2 , 2B * Course may not be counted in more than one area. Students will receive credit and certification for one course only . Area D: Social, Political, and Economic Institutions and Behavior, and Historical Background Minimum of 9 semester (-12 51 q uarter) units from at least two disciplines. African- American S tudies 5, 3,0+ 13+, 2+3 Anthropology ,2 3 Asian and Asian- American S tudies 45A , B45 Communication ,6 91 Economics ,1 2, 5 Geography 2 H istory 2A , 2B , ,5 7A , 7B * * , A8 , B8 , *1 , 12, 1,7 18, ,19 3,2 5,+0 ,+15 25+, 35A ,+ 35B +, 6+5 H umanities 13A ,+ 13B ,+ 06 M ex ican and L atin- American S tudies 81A +, 18B + Political S cience ,1 2, ,3 ,4 6, 8, ,61 8,1 2,6 3,1 73 Psy chology A1 * , B1 * , 3, 7A , B7 , 2*1 ,+ 8*1 , 42, ,82 29 S ociology ,1 2, 3+, 5 * Course may not be counted in more than one area. Students will receive credit and certification for one course only. * * Transfer credit may be limited by either UC or CS U due to course sequencing. S ee a counselor for information. Continued N ext Page...

226 • LIBERAL ARTS College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LI B E R AL AR TS LIBERAL ARTS: CSU GE BREADTH CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT -- CONTINUED Area E: Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development Minimum of 3 semester (4-5 quarter) units. ATH L 6, 71 Biology 31 Computer I nformation S y stems 1 Counseling 24, ,03 57 D ance A12 , 1B2 , 4,2 52, 26, 2,7 82, 30, 3,1 04, 43, 4, ,54 0,6 1,6 ,64 5,6 6, ,67 6,8 ,69 7,0 1,7 8, ,89 ,29 ,93 94 H umanities *2 , *3 , 13A * +, 13B * + Kinesiology 2,1 3, ,34 36, A74 , 7B4 , 74C , D47 , A08 , B80 , 0C8 , 8D0 , A48 , ,69 0A31 , 3B10 , 170A , B701 , 2A01 , 1B02 Political S cience 35 Psy chology 1A * , 1B * , *3 , A9 , 9B , 2*1 ,+ 8*1 * Course may not be counted in more than one area. Students will receive credit and certification for one course only. UNITED STATES HISTORY, CONSTITUTION, AND AMERICAN IDEALS (CSU Graduation Requirement) This is not a CS U transfer requirement; h ow ever, these courses may be completed prior to transferring to any CS U campus. S tudents must tak e one 3 unit course in U“ S H I S TORY” AN D one 3 unit course in U“ S ( CAL I FORN I A) GOV ERN M EN T” to satisfy the American H istory and I nstitutions CS U graduation requirement from the list below : US HISTORY AFRAM 0*3 , *13 * ; H I S T A7 1 , 5*0 , 15* * ; AN D US (CALIFORNIA) GOVERNMENT POS CI ,1 ,16 6;2 H I S T 7A 1 , H I S T 7B Please note: Courses w ith * and * * are the same course. Courses w ith 1 can only be used once for either US H I S TORY or US ( CAL I FORN I A) GOV ERN M EN T, not both. N OTE: Courses used to meet this requirement may also be used to satisfy the requirement of CS U GE/Breadth Area D , ( at the option of the receiving CS U campus) , although units are counted once. S tudents are encouraged to check w ith counselors for any recent changes. Note: Students must request certification of CSU General Education requirements from Admissions and Records prior to transfer. For full certification of GE requirements, student must complete 9 units from area A, a minimum of 9 u nits from areas B, C, and D , and 3 u nits from area E for a total of 39 u nits.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog LIBRAR INFORMATION STUDIES (LIS) • 227 LIBRARY INFORMATION STUDIES LI B R AR Y I N FO R M TI O N STUD I E S (LIS) Library Information Studies enables students to become NONCREDIT COURSES more successful by learning to recognize the ex tent and nature of information needed for research, then locate, LIS 500 evaluate, effectively use, and present information to Computer Laboratory for Library Information solve problems. After completing library research Studies classes and w ork shops, students w ill k now how to mak e 0 u nits, 1 – 15 l ab hours more informed decisions, adapt to new technologies, Open- entry , open- ex it library information research and remain independent learners for life. I n a tw enty - computer laboratory . .4903 41 first century information economy, information literacy provides a critical set of sk ills often listed among the top LIS 511 ten j ob sk ills sought by employ ers. Research Skills I 0 units, .0 21 hours lecture ( P/N P or S atisfactory progress) LIS I ntroduction to research: I nformation literacy sk ills, Information Seeking Behavior research process, topic selection and development, and 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) overview of appropriate information sources. 4.039 14 Recommended Preparation: EN GL 12A0 or EN GL 624A or placement through multiple- measures assessment LIS 512 process, and CI S 1 o r 02 o r 520 o r BUS 912. Research Skills II Acceptable for Credit: CS U, UC 0 units, .0 21 hours lecture ( P/N P or S atisfactory progress) I ntroduction to I nformation- seek ing theories, methods Prerequisite: L I S 51 and user behaviors: Psy chological, emotional, and Continuation of L I S :15 I dentify ing search terms, phy siological aspects of information seek ing; S ocial locating information sources, and evaluating information issues such as information overload, information access, sources. 30.94 41 censorship, intellectual property , privacy , and social netw ork s. 691.0 LIS 513 AA/AS area 4C Research Skills III 0 units, .0 12 hours lecture ( P/N P or S atisfactory progress) LIS 85 Prerequisite: L I S 251 Introduction to Information Resources Continuation of L I S :215 Presenting research and data, citations, and academic integrity . 930.4 14 2 u nits, 2 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Recommended preparation: Engl A120 or 2 64A or appropriate placement through multiple- measures assessment, and CI S 1 o r 02 o r 250 o r Bus 291 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC I ntroduction to the basic concepts and tools used in information research: Emphasis on how to develop a research topic and find, locate, evaluate, and use information; search strategies for print and online resources including reference book s, catalogs, index es, specialized databases, and the I nternet. 691.0 AA/AS area C4

228 • MATHEMATICS (MATH) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog MATHEMATICS ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE M ATH E M ATI CS The AS degree in Mathematics w ill be aw arded upon completion of the maj or course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in S cience D egree listed in the D egrees, Programs & Transfer Requirements section of this Catalog. Career Opportunities Why Study Mathematics Today’s world has many fields that need specialists in mathematics. Careers in mathematics include: scientists, researchers, space technicians, mathematics teachers, actuaries and insurance specialists, and people who can combine mathematical knowledge with a scientific, computer, or business background. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Problem Solving: Use quantitative reasoning to solve every day mathematical problems in the w ork place and in the home. • Solve Equations: Read, w rite, and critique technical w ritings and analy tical arguments. • Graphing: Convey and interpret information through visual representations. Degree Major Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units M ATH 3A Calculus I 5 M ATH 3B Calculus I I 5 M ATH 3C Calculus I I I 5 M ATH E3 L inear Algebra 3 MATH 3F Differential Equations 3 Select one course (4 units) from the following: 4 M ATH 1 D iscrete M athematics ( )4 52 M ATH 31 I ntroduction to S tatistics ( )4 Total Required Units ( Total: 52 units – transfers to math maj or at both UC and CS U sy stems)

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog MATHEMATICS (MATH) • 229 MATHEMATICS ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER The AS - T degree in M athematics is designed to prepare students for transfer into the mathematics maj or at any M ATH E M ATI CS university in the CS U sy stem. I t requires few er units than the AS degree and allow s students to a w ider range of choices to complete the degree requirements. The AS - T degree in M athematics w ill be aw arded upon completion of the maj or course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in S cience D egree listed in the D egrees and Programs section of this Catalog. Career Opportunities Why Study Mathematics Today’s world has many fields that need specialists in mathematics. Careers in mathematics include: scientists, researchers, space technicians, mathematics teachers, actuaries and insurance specialists, and people who can combine mathematical knowledge with a scientific, computer, or business background. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Problem Solving: Use quantitative reasoning to solve every day mathematical problems in the w ork place and in the home. • Solve Equations: Read, w rite, and critique technical w ritings and analy tical arguments. • Graphing: Convey and interpret information through visual representations. Degree Major Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units M ATH A3 Calculus I 5 M ATH 3B Calculus I I 5 M ATH C3 Calculus I I I 5 At least one( 1) course from Group A (If a student chooses both, Group B is optional). GROUP A M ATH 3E L inear Algebra ( 3) MATH 3F Differential Equations (3) 3 At least one ()1 course from Group B if necessary to complete 12 u nits for the major. GROUP B M ATH 1 D iscrete M athematics ( )4 M ATH 21 S y mbolic L ogic ( 4) M ATH 13 I ntroduction to S tatistics ( )4 PH YS A4 General Phy sics w ith Calculus ( 5) PH YS 4B General Phy sics w ith Calculus ( )5 PH YS 4C General Phy sics w ith Calculus ( )5 4- 5 -2 32 Minimum Required Units: CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 38-41 CS U Transferrable Elective Units 60 ( as needed to reach 06 t ransferable units) Total Units Required for Degree * For the Associate in S cience D egree in M athematics for Transfer, students must complete the I GETC or CS U GE- Breadth Education pattern and elective courses for additional 41-42 units: some units can be double counted in order to stay w ithin the 06- unit requirement for the degree.

230 • MATHEMATICS (MATH) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog MATHEMATICS ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE OPTION 1 [ MATH 1] M ATH E M ATI CS Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area re a c s pport o rse 4 or 6 Pre-Req for B4 MATH 3A FALL 1 ri onometr pport o rse 3 or 4 Pre-Req for B4 MATH 3A omposition an ea in s pport 4 or 5 GE A2 o e e ccess or 3 GE E COUN 57 Career and L ife Planning Total Number of Units 1 to 1 Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area 5 Major B4 ac s 3 GE A3 3 ritica in in in ea in an ritin 3 SPRING 1 ntro ction to peec or GE A1 ic pea in 3 17 a es an op ar sic in t e merican 5 Culture or GE C1 ntro ction to rt istor H IST 7 A H istory of the United States to 18 7 7 1 or US H istory C2 istor of t e nite tates since 1 Total Number of Units SUMMER SESSION Major B4 ac s Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area Major B4 ac s 5 GE B1 FALL 2 sica eo rap or 3 or 4 o itics D ntro ction to sics GE C2 o ernment an o itics in t e nite tates or 3 POSCI 26 U.S. and California Constitution ntro ction to i osop or 3 or 4 ENGL 1B Composition and Reading Total Number of Units 1 to 16 Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area MATH 3E L inear Algebra 3 Major, L ist A B4 MATH 3F Differential Equations 3 Major, L ist A B4 SPRING 2 ntro ction to enera s c o o or 3 GE D nterc t ra omm nications ntro ction to sica nt ropo o or 3 or 4 GE B2 or ntro ction to io o B2 & B3 sica eo rap a orator or 1 GE B3 sica nt ropo o a orator ocio o of inorit ro ps or 3 GE D rincip es of conomics icro conomics Total Number of Units 16 to 17 1 is co rse m st e ta en at o e e of ame a to co nt for t e specific rea. Please meet ith a counselor to develop a personali ed education plan to help you meet your specific goals.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog MATHEMATICS (MATH) • 231 MATHEMATICS ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER M ATH E M ATI CS RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE OPTION 2 [ MATH 3A] Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area Major B4 ac s 5 GE A2 GE D FALL 1 omposition an ea in s pport 4 or 5 GE E ocio o of inorit ro ps or 3 rincip es of conomics icro conomics o e e ccess or 3 COUN 57 Career and L ife Planning Total Number of Units 15 to 16 Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area 5 Major B4 ac s 3 GE A3 3 ritica in in in ea in an ritin 3 SPRING 1 ntro ction to peec or GE A1 ic pea in 3 17 a es an op ar sic in t e merican Culture or GE C1 ntro ction to rt istor H IST 7 A H istory of the United States to 18 7 7 1 or US H istory C2 istor of t e nite tates since 1 Total Number of Units Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area Major B4 ac s 5 GE B1 FALL 2 sica eo rap or 3 or 4 o itics D ntro ction to sics GE C2 o ernment an o itics in t e nite tates or 3 POSCI 26 U.S. and California Constitution ntro ction to i osop or 3 or 4 ENGL 1B Composition and Reading Total Number of Units 1 to 16 Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area MATH 3E L inear Algebra 3 Major, L ist A B4 SPRING 2 MATH 3F Differential Equations 3 Major, L ist A B4 ntro ction to enera s c o o or 3 GE D nterc t ra omm nications ntro ction to io o or and 4 GE B2 & B3 ntro ction to sica nt ropo o sica nt ropo o a orator K IN 54B Cross Fitness II - Beginning 1 ecti e Total Number of Units 1 1 is co rse m st e ta en at o e e of ame a to co nt for t e specific rea. Please meet ith a counselor to develop a personali ed education plan to help you meet your specific goals.

232 • MATHEMATICS (MATH) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog MATHEMATICS (MATH) M ATH E M ATI CS What is Mathematics? S tudy ing math is an ex ploration MATH 3A of the s“ cience of numbers and their operations, Calculus I interrelations, combinations, generalizations, and 5 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR) abstractions and of space configurations and their Prerequisite: M ath 2, o r M ath 1 an d 50 structure, measurement, transformations, and Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC generalizations.” ( M erriam- Webster) Theorems on limits and continuous functions, derivatives, differentials and applications: Fundamental At College of Alameda we offer you a variety of courses theorems of calculus and applications; properties of intended for those w ho w ant to pursue a degree or ex ponential, logarithmic, and inverse trigonometric certificate in mathematics as well as those who wish to functions, and hy perbolic functions. .107 0 develop quantitative and problem- solving sk ills for use AA/AS area 4b ; C S U area B4; I GETC area A2 in other fields. We teach according to the motto: C- I D M ATH 210 Education anytime anywhere by offering a wide MATH 3B range of Math classes designed to fit around anyone’s Calculus II busy schedules. 5 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR) Prerequisite: M ath 3A The faculty and staff in mathematics at College of Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Alameda are dedicated to w ork ing hard w ith y ou— Applications of the definite integral: Methods of helping y ou succeed in a positive atmosphere that is integration, polar coordinates, parametric equations, conducive to y our learning math in the most enj oy able infinite and power series. 1701.00 and competent manner possible. AA/AS area 4b ; C S U area B4; I GETC area A2 C- I D M ATH 20 MATH 1 Pre-Calculus MATH 3C 4 u nits, 4 h ours lecture Calculus III Prerequisite: M ath 032 o r M ath 12D or M ath 203 5 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR) Acceptable for Credit: CS U, UC Prerequisite: M ath B3 Preparation for the calculus sequence or other courses Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC requiring a sound algebraic back ground: I nequalities, Partial differentiation: Jacobians, transformations, theory of equations, sequences and series, matrices, multiple integrals, theorems of Green and S tok es, functions and relations, logarithmic and ex ponential differential forms, vectors and vector functions, functions; f unction concept used as a unify ing notion. geometric coordinates, and vector calculus. 1.70 0 170.0 AA/AS area b4 ; C S U area B4; I GETC area 2A AA/AS area 4b ; C S U area B;4 I GETC area A2 C- I D M ATH 302 MATH 2 MATH 3E Pre-Calculus ith Analytic Geometry Linear Algebra 5 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR) 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) Prerequisite: M ath 05 Prerequisite: M ath A3 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC N ot open for credit to students w ho have completed or Advanced algebra and analy tic geometry : L inear, are currently enrolled in M ath 3D . quadratic, poly nomial, rational, ex ponential, logarithmic, Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC and inverse functions; determinants, matrices and linear L inear algebra: Gaussian and Gauss- Jordan elimination, sy stems; zeros to poly nomials, arithmetic and geometric matrices, determinants, vectors in R2 and R3 , real and sequences, mathematical induction; permutations and complex vector spaces, inner product spaces, linear combinations, binomial theorem; vectors, conic sections, transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and translation and rotation of ax es, polar coordinates, lines applications. 17.0 0 and surfaces in space, quadric surfaces. 1.70 0 AA/AS area 4b ; C S U area B4; I GETC area 2 AA/AS area 4b ; C S U area B4; I GETC area 2A C- I D M ATH 052

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog MATHEMATICS (MATH) • 233 MATH 3F MATH 15 Differential E uations 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students Prerequisite: M ath B3 and E3 Recommended Preparation: M ath C3 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) M ATH E M ATI CS M ath 3E plus F3 are equivalent to M ath 3D . N ot open for credit to students w ho have completed or Prerequisites: M ATH 320 or 1D2 or 302 or 420 or are currently enrolled in M ath D3 . Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC equivalent Ordinary differential equations: First-order, second- order, and higher- order equations; separable and ex act Eligible for credit by ex amination equations, series solutions, L aplace transformations, systems of differential equations. 1701.00 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC AA/AS area 4b ; C S U area B4; I GETC area 2 C- I D M ATH 24 0 Fundamental ideas underly ing modern mathematics: Elements from logic, sets, and number sy stems; concepts of elementary algebra, geometry , topology , and combinatorics. 071.0 AA/AS area 4b ; C S U area B;4 I GETC area A2 MATH 11 MATH 16A Discrete Mathematics Calculus for Business and Life Social Sciences 4 u nits, 4 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) Prerequisite: M ath B3 Prerequisite: M ath 2 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Eligible for credit by ex amination Discrete mathematics: Mathematical induction, finite Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC series, sets, relations and functions, introduction to trees, Introduction to analytic geometry and differential and combinatorics, algebraic structures, and probability . integral calculus of algebraic functions w ith particular 170.0 attention paid to simple applications. 1701.00 AA/AS area 4b ; C S U area B;4 I GETC area A2 CS U area B4; I GETC area 2A MATH 12 MATH AA-F Symbolic Logic Selected Topics in Mathematics 4 u nits, 4 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) .5- 5 u nits, 0- 5 h ours lecture, -0 51 h ours laboratory Prerequisite: M ATH 203 o r M ATH D12 I ntroduction to sy mbolic logic: V alid reasoning, logical ( GR or P/N P) truth, consistency premises, sy mbolizing every day language, general theory of inference for predicate Acceptable for credit: CS U calculus, consistency and independence of ax ioms, theorems of logic, ax iomatic sy stems, mathematical S ee section on S elected Topics. 1.70 0 induction and direct proofs; sentential and predicate logic. 1.07 0 MATH Independent Study in Mathematics MATH 13 .5- 5 u nits, .-5 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U Introduction to Statistics I n- depth ex ploration of an area or problem of the student’s choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in M athematics. S tudent must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. .107 0 4 u nits, 4 h ours lecture ( GR) Prerequisite: M ath 203 or M ath 062 or M ath 21D or MATH 50 Trigonometry M ath 320 or M ath 402 or appropriate placement through 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) Prerequisite: M ath 230 o r M ath 1D2 or M ath 320 multiple- measures assessment process Recommended Preparation: M ath 20 N ot open for credit to students w ho have completed or Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC are currently enrolled in M ath 5A2 BC. Eligible for credit by ex amination I ntroduction to theory and practice of statistics: Collecting Acceptable for credit: CS U I ntroduction to functional trigonometry : Basic data: S ampling, observational and ex perimental studies. definitions, identities, graphs, inverse functions, trigonometric equations and applications, solution of Organizing data: Univariate and bivariate tables and triangles and applications, polar coordinates, complex numbers, and D e M oivre’s Theorem. 1.07 0 graphs, histograms. D escribing data: M easures of AA/AS area b4 ; C S U area B4 location, spread, and correlation. Theory : Probability , random variables; binomial and normal distributions. Drawing conclusions from data: Confidence intervals, hy pothesis testing, z- tests, t- tests, and chi- square tests; one- w ay analy sis of variance. Regression and non- parametric methods. 071.0 AA/AS area b4 ; C S U area B4; I GETC area 2A C- I D M ATH 1 0

3 • MATHEMATICS (MATH) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog M ATH E M ATI CS MATH 201 MATH 206 Elementary Algebra Algebra for Statistics 4 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR) 5 u nits, 6 h ours lecture ( GR) Prerequisite: M ath ,52 520 or 523 or appropriate Prerequisite: M ath 325 or appropriate placement through placement through multiple measures assessment multiple measures assessment process process I ntegrated mathematics for statistics: Ex ploratory N ot open for credit to students w ho have completed or data analy sis and principles of data collection and are currently enrolled in M ath 21A0 BCD . calculation; ratios, rates, and proportional reasoning; Eligible for credit by ex amination fractions, decimals and percents; evaluating ex pressions; Basic algebraic operations: L inear equations and analy zing algebraic ex pressions of statistical measures; inequalities, relations and functions, factoring quadratic modeling bivariate data w ith linear and ex ponential poly nomials, solving quadratic equations, fractions, functions; graphical and numerical descriptive statistics radicals and ex ponents, w ord problems, graphing, and for quantitative and categorical data. N ot recommended number sy stems. 701 1.0 for science, technology , engineering, mathematics, nursing or business maj ors. 1.70 0 MATH 202 AA/AS area b4 Geometry MATH 213 Support for Statistics 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) 2 u nits, 2 h ours lecture ( P/N P) Corequisite: M ath 31 Prerequisite: M ath 012 or M ath 210D or appropriate Competencies and concepts needed in statistics: arithmetic, pre- algebra, elementary and intermediate placement through multiple- measures assessment algebra, and descriptive statistics; descriptive data analy sis, solving and graphing linear equations, and process modeling w ith linear functions. I ntended for students w ho are concurrently enrolled in M ATH 13. 1.70 0 Eligible for credit by ex amination MATH 215 I ntroduction to plane geometry emphasizing Support for Pre-Calculus 2 U nits, 2 h ours lecture ( P/N P) mathematical logic and proofs: Geometric constructions, Corequisite: M ath 1 Recommended Preparation: This course is appropriate congruent triangles, parallel lines and parallelograms, for students who are confident in their graphing and beginning algebra sk ills. proportions, similar triangles, circles, poly gons, and Review of the core prerequisite sk ills, competencies, and concepts needed in pre- calculus: Factoring, operations area. .710 0 on rational and radical ex pressions, absolute value equations and inequalities, ex ponential and logarithmic AA/AS area 4b ex pressions and equations, conic sections, functions including composition and inverses, an in- depth focus MATH 203 on quadratic functions, and a review of topics from geometry . I ntended for students maj oring in business, Intermediate Algebra science, technology , engineering, and mathematics and concurrently enrolled in M ATH 1. This course is 4 u nits, 5 h ours lecture ( GR) appropriate for students who are confident in their graphing and beginning algebra sk ills. 0.17 0 Prerequisite: M ath 201 or M ath 102D or appropriate placement through multiple- measures assessment process Recommended preparation: M ath 02 N ot open for credit to students w ho have completed or are currently enrolled in M ath 1A2 BCD . Eligible for credit by ex amination I ntermediate algebraic operations: Real number properties and operations; solutions and graphs of linear equations in one and tw o variables; absolute value equations; advanced factoring; complex numbers; quadratic equations and sy stems of quadratic equations; conics; determinants; solutions and graphs of first- degree, quadratic, and rational inequalities; ex ponential and logarithmic functions; and sequences and series. .107 0 AA/AS area b4

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog MATHEMATICS (MATH) • 235 MATH 216 MATH 250 M ATH E M ATI CS Support for Trigonometry Arithmetic 1 U nit, 1 h our lecture ( P/N P) 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Prerequisite: M ath 50 N ot open for credit to students w ho have completed or Recommended Preparation: This course is appropriate are concurrently enrolled in M ath A251 BCD . for students who are confident in their graphing and Eligible for credit by ex amination beginning algebra sk ills. N on- degree applicable Review of the core prerequisite sk ills, competencies, Refresher course in the fundamental processes of and concepts needed in trigonometry : Geometry , arithmetic: Whole numbers, fractions, decimals and transformations of graphs, trigonometric functions and percents; metric sy stem introduced and incorporated applications, conic sections, polar coordinates including throughout the arithmetic material. 34.90 41 the complex plane and analy tic geometry . I ntended for students maj oring in science, technology , engineering, MATH 253 and mathematics and w ho are concurrently enrolled Pre-Algebra in M ATH 0,5 Trigonometry . This course is appropriate 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) for students who are confident in their graphing and Recommended preparation: M ath 052 or appropriate beginning algebra sk ills. 1.07 0 placement through multiple- measures assessment process MATH 225 N on- degree applicable Fundamentals of pre- algebra: Properties of real numbers, Mathematics for Technicians factoring and multiples, ratio and proportion, signed numbers, linear equations and formulas, pow ers and 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) roots, percents and averages, and English and metric measurements. .071 0 Prerequisite: M ath 250 or 152D or 325 or appropriate NONCREDIT COURSE placement based on a multiple- measure assessment MATH 510 process Math for Career and Technical Education 0 u nits, .0 57 h ours lecture ( satisfactory ) Eligible for credit by ex amination M athematics contex tualized for CTE programs; industry-specific involving arithmetic, formulas, M athematics for technicians: S igned numbers, formulas, measurement, reading of scales, reading of graphs and use of calculators and/or computers. 043.9 12 fractions, English and metric measurements, decimals, MATH 521 accurate readings of scales, errors, simple algebra and Algebra 1 Revie 0 u nits, -1 5 l ecture hours ( P/N P) geometry , reading graphs, and use of the calculator. Review of the California S tate S tandards for Algebra 1: Key components of first year high school algebra; 701 .0 sy mbolic reasoning and calculations w ith sy mbols as applied to solving, graphing equations, functions, and MATH 230 inequalities. 702.1 0 Elementary and Intermediate Algebra for Business or STEM ma ors 6 u nits, 6 h ours lecture ( GR) Prerequisites: M ath 352 or 520 or 25 or appropriate placement through multiple measures assessment process A combined course in algebra: S y stems of equations: inequalities, graphs and functions; radicals, quadratic poly nomials, rational ex pressions; ex ponential and logarithmic functions, and problem solving, w ith emphasis on k now ledge sk ills appropriate for students pursuing a maj or in S TEM ( S cience, Technology , Engineering, M athematics) or Business. 17.0 0 AA/AS area 4b MATH AA-F Selected Topics in Mathematics .5- 5 units, 0- 5 h ours lecture, 0- 15 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) S ee section on S elected Topics. 1.70 0

M E X I CAN & LATI N AM E R . STUD I E S 236 • MEXICAN AND LATIN-AMERICAN STUDIES (M LAT) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog MEXICAN AND LATIN-AMERICAN STUDIES ASSOCIATE OF ARTS The AA degree in Mexican and Latin-American Studies w ill be aw arded upon completion of the maj or course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Arts D egree listed in the D egrees and Programs section of this Catalog. Degree Major Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units H IS T5 H I S T A8 H istory of M ex ico 3 H I S T 8B H I S T 17 H istory of L atin- American Civilization 3 H istory of L atin- American Civilization 3 H istory of the M ex ican- American 3 Select one course (3 units) from the following: M /L AT 2A L atin- American Folk lore ( 3) M /L AT 2B L atin- American Folk lore ( 3) M /L AT C2 L atin- American Folk lore ( 3) 3 Select 3-5 units from the following: ART A8 Ethnic Arts of M iddle America ( 3) ART B8 Ethnic Arts of M iddle America ( 3) H I S T A35 * H istory and Culture of the Caribbean/ Central America ( 3 or M /L AT A18 * H istory and Culture of the Caribbean/ Central America ( )3 H I S T 5B3 * H istory and Culture of the Caribbean/ Central America ( 3) or M /L AT 18B * H istory and Culture of the Caribbean/ Central America ( 3) M /L AT 3 L atin- American/Chicano Authors ( 3) POS CI 8 Tenant/M arriage/Consumer ( )3 S PAN 1 A* * Elementary S panish ( 5) S PAN 1B * * Elementary S panish ( 5) S PAN 2A I ntermediate S panish I ( )5 S PAN 2B I ntermediate S panish I I ( 5) S PAN A03 Conversational S panish ( 3) S PAN 3 0B Conversational S panish ( )3 -3 5 8-1 02 Total Required Units * Credit limited to one course only . **Proficiency through the level of SPAN 1B is strongly recommended.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog MEXICAN AND LATIN-AMERICAN STUDIES (M LAT) • 237 M E X I CAN & LATI N AM E R . STUD I E S MEXICAN AND LATIN-AMERICAN STUDIES (M LAT) M/LAT 2A M/LAT 3 Latin-American Folklore Survey of Latin-American Chicano Authors 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Also offered as Human 51A. Not open for credit to Also offered as Span 51. Not open for credit to students students w ho have completed or are currently enrolled w ho have completed or are currently enrolled in S pan in H uman A15 . 1.5 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC S tudy of M ex ican and M ex ican- American folk lore, Chronological study of selected pre- H ispanic, including S panish- speak ing folk groups in the United S panish colonial, and contemporary L atin literature in S tates: I ndigenous my ths, legends, contemporary oral translation: Focus on contemporary Chicano, Puerto narrative, folk art, cook ing, and folk music w ith emphasis Rican, and M ex ican authors w ith emphasis on L atin- on ballads, folk humor, and festivals, both religious and American literary trends. 2.03 40 secular. N o k now ledge of S panish required. 203.04 AA/AS area 3, 4D ; C S U area C;2 I GETC area 3 B AA/AS area ;3 C S U area C;2 I GETC area B3 M/LAT 18A M/LAT 2B History and Culture of the Caribbean Central Latin-American Folklore America 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Also offered as Human 51B. Not open for credit to Also offered as Hist 53A. Not open for credit to students students w ho have completed or are currently enrolled w ho have completed or are currently enrolled in H ist in H uman B15 . 35A . Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC S tudy of Central American and Caribbean folk lore, H istory , culture, politics, and social and economic mak e- including S panish- speak ing folk groups in the United up of the Caribbean and Central American nations S tates: I ndigenous my ths, legends, contemporary oral from the pre- Columbian period to 8:10 Emphasis on narrative, folk art, cook ing, and folk music w ith emphasis understanding contemporary institutions and events in on ballads, folk humor, and festivals, both religious and relation to Anglo America. 2.30 40 secular. N o k now ledge of S panish required. 03.2 04 AA/AS area ;2 I GETC area B3 , 4 AA/AS area ;3 C S U area C2; I GETC area 3B M/LAT 18B M/LAT 2C History and Culture of the Caribbean Central Latin-American Folklore America 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Also offered as Human 51C. Not open for credit to Also offered as Hist 53B. Not open for credit to students students w ho have completed or are currently enrolled w ho have completed or are currently enrolled in H ist in H uman 15C . 53B . Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC S tudy of S outh American folk lore, including S panish- H istory , culture, politics, and social and economic mak e- speak ing folk groups in the United S tates: I ndigenous up of the Caribbean and Central American nations my ths, legends, contemporary oral narrative, folk art, from 801 to the present: Emphasis on understanding cook ing, and folk music w ith emphasis on ballads, folk contemporary institutions and events in relation to humor, and festivals, both religious and secular. N o Anglo America. 20.3 40 k now ledge of S panish required. 02.3 40 AA/AS area ;2 C S U area D ; I GETC area B3 , 4 AA/AS area 3; C S U area C;2 I GETC area 3B

238 • MUSIC (MUSIC) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog MUSIC (MUSIC) M USI C The primary mission of the College of Alameda MUSIC 15A M usic D epartment is to provide pathw ay s to broader a , Blues and Popular Music in the American understanding of the influence of diverse cultures on musical expression. We offer courses for the Culture aspiring performer/musician as w ell as for those 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) seeking to better understand the inner workings Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC of the music industry and its history. Our staff is H istorical and critical analy sis of unique American music: comprised of ex perienced professionals w ho are Focus on environments from w hich its many forms have committed to the personal growth and development emerged and its role in social history ; development of of each and every student and bring both academic blues, folk , j azz, rock and other popular music forms in integrity and first-hand experience to the classroom. the tw entieth century . 14.0 0 AA/AS area ,3 ;5 C S U area C1; I GETC area 3A MUSIC 1A Musicianship MUSIC 15B 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) a , Blues and Popular Music in the American Eligible for credit by ex amination Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Culture S tudy of music theory : Clefs, k ey signatures, scales, 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) intervals ( diatonic and chromatic) , chord structures M usic 51A is not prerequisite to M usic B15 . ( triads and dominant sevenths) , and rhy thm. 104 .0 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC S tudy of the contemporary music scene w ith in- depth MUSIC 1B investigation of trends in artistic ex pression: M usic as Musicianship a revolutionary force, the role of the music industry , 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) analy sis of performances and interview s. .014 0 Recommended preparation: M usic 1A and 83A AA/AS area ,3 5; C S U area C;1 I GETC area A3 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC S tudy of chord structures: Triads, seventh chords and MUSIC 23 their ex tensions; proper notation and function, theory of Stage Band rhy thmic design ex plored through the study of proper 2 u nits, 1 h our lecture, 3 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) notation, manuscript considerations, and rhy thmic Recommended preparation: Ability to play a j azz- drills, dictation, written and performance skills. 1004.00 oriented instrument proficiently and some knowledge of improvisation MUSIC 9 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Introduction to orld Music Course study under this section may be repeated three 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) times. Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC S tudy and performance of B“ ig Band” j azz arrangements. Understanding and appreciation of w orld music through Participation in public performance required. 401.0 informed listening, analy sis and discernment of musical elements, form and repertoire: Covers a rich diversity MUSIC 25 of sty les ( popular, folk , classical) , periods and cultures. College Choir .401 0 2 u nits, 1 h our lecture, 3 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) AA/AS area 3; C S U area C1; I GETC area 3A Prerequisite: Ability to sing acceptably determined by instructor through audition MUSIC 10 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Music Appreciation Course study under this section may be repeated three 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) times. Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC S tudy and interpretation of a w ide variety of accompanied S urvey designed to enhance the enj oy ment of music and unaccompanied choral literature. Participation in w ith emphasis on listening: H istorical overview of the public performances required. 014.0 development of musical form through the centuries. .401 0 AA/AS area ;3 C S U area C;1 I GETC area A3

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog MUSIC (MUSIC) • 239 MUSIC 28 MUSIC 109 M USI C Small Ensemble Improvisation a Theory Beginning inds I 2 u nits, 1 h our lecture, 3 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Course study under this section may be repeated three I ndividualized study of level I Woodw ind technique and times. theory : I nstrument assembly , breath support, instrument S tudy and performance of j azz, blues and improvisation: position, embouchure, tone production, articulation, Emphasis on the blues using representative compositions and lip slurs. Emphasis on the progressive development of the blues and standard j azz repertoire from 183 to of sk ills needed for solo performance. 104.0 the present. .041 0 MUSIC 110 MUSIC 36 Beginning inds II Contemporary a Band Studies 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) 2 u nits, 1 h our lecture, 3 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Prerequisite: M US I C 190 Prerequisite: Ability to play a j azz- oriented instrument Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC proficiently I ndividualized study of level I I Woodw ind technique Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC and theory : Balance and blending, basic improvisation, Course study under this section may be repeated three tone production, embouchure, instrument position, and times. basic w oodw ind technique. Emphasis on the progressive S tudy of materials and techniques unique to the development of sk ills needed for solo performance. contemporary j azz ensemble: Addition of j azz fusion, .401 0 L atin, Bossa N ova, S amba and various other African/ American sty les to the more traditional Big Band S w ing. MUSIC 111 104.0 Beginning inds III 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) MUSIC 38 Recommended Preparation: M US I C 10 Elementary Piano Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) I ndividualized study of level I I I Woodw ind technique and theory: Efficient practice strategies, introduction to Basic piano techniques and theory : S cales, arpeggios, pedagogy , performance issues, instrumental technique. Emphasis on the progressive development of sk ills and chord structures .401 0 needed for solo performance. .401 0 MUSIC 6 MUSIC 112 Beginning Percussion Beginning inds IV 2 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 3 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) Recommended Preparation: M US I C 1 Course study under this section may be repeated three Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC I ndividualized study of level I V Woodw ind technique times and theory : D oubling, performance issues, pedagogy , solo repertoire. Emphasis on the progressive S tudy of correct breathing and tone production, vocal development of sk ills needed for solo performance. .401 0 technique, diction, stage deportment and song repertoire. S olo performance from memory required. 041.0 MUSIC AA-F ours laboratory Selected Topics in Music .-5 5 u nits, -0 5 h ours lecture, -0 51 h ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U S ee section on S elected Topics. 1.40 0 MUSIC Independent Study in Music .-5 5 u nits, .-5 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U I n- depth ex ploration of an area or problem of the student’s choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in M usic. S tudent must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. .401 0

D E S C R I P T I M O UN S O I CF C O U R S E S 0 • MUSIC (MUSIC) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog MUSIC 113 MUSIC 117 Beginning Percussion I Voice I 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC I ndividualized study of level I percussion techniques I ndividualized study of beginning vocal techniques and and theory : Rhy thmic notation, fundamentals of theory : Posture, breathing, phonation, resonance, and snare performance, fundamentals of -3 line notational preparation of ly rics. Emphasis is on the progressive instruments, introduction to k ey board- percussion development of sk ills needed for solo performance. instruments, introduction to w orld percussion Achievement is evaluated through a j uried performance. instruments, introduction to orchestral percussion. The 104.0 emphasis is on the progressive development of sk ills needed for solo performance. Achievement is evaluated MUSIC 118 through a j uried performance. 4.01 0 Voice II 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) MUSIC 11 Recommended Preparation: M US I C 17 Beginning Percussion II Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) I ndividualized study of level I I vocal techniques and Recommended Preparation: M US I C 13 theory : Postures other than standing, vow el color, vocal Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC range, intonation, and changes of register. Emphasis is I ndividualized study of level I I percussion techniques on the progressive development of sk ills needed for solo and theory : basic hand technique, foot technique, reading performance. Achievement is evaluated through a j uried percussion notation, improvisation, and introduction performance. 0.14 0 to World M usic drumming sty les. Emphasis on the progressive development of sk ills needed for solo MUSIC 119 performance. 041.0 Voice III 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) MUSIC 115 Recommended Preparation: M US I C 18 Beginning Percussion III Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) I ndividualized study of level I I I beginning vocal Recommended Preparation: M US I C 14 techniques and theory : Anatomy of registers Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC and pitch, consonants, phary ngeal adj ustment, I ndividualized study of level I I I percussion techniques vibrato, and special registers in w omen and men. and theory : advanced level solos for snare drum, and Emphasis is on the progressive development of k ey board- mallet percussion instruments, advanced sk ills needed for solo performance. Achievement meter precision and rhy thmic sk ills, advanced is evaluated through a j uried performance. 10.4 0 techniques for performing hand percussion instruments, rhy thmic accompany ing. Emphasis on the progressive MUSIC 120 development of sk ills needed for solo performance. Voice IV .401 0 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) Recommended Preparation: M US I C 21 MUSIC 116 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Beginning Percussion IV I ndividualized study of level I V vocal techniques and 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) theory: Vocal initiation and glottal tension, vowel Recommended Preparation: M US I C 15 placement, preparing songs in German or French, Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC voice classification, and ensemble singing. Emphasis is I ndividualized study of level I V percussion techniques on the progressive development of sk ills need for solo and theory : odd meters, Brazilian, Cuban, Caribbean, performance. Achievement is evaluated through a brush technique. Emphasis on the progressive j uried performance. 4.01 0 development of sk ills needed for solo performance. 1.40 0

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog MUSIC (MUSIC) - NATURAL SCIENCES • 1 M USI C MUSIC 130 NATURAL SCIENCES Elementary Piano I 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) S ee listing for Liberal Arts: Natural Sciences. Acceptable for Credit: CS U, UC I ndividualized study of level I beginning piano techniques and theory: Five-finger technique in C Major and D M inor, elementary rhy thm, legato, staccato, coordination of both hands, beginning theory related to k ey board music, progressive development of sk ills. Performance evaluation by music faculty . MUSIC 131 Elementary Piano II 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for Credit: CS U, UC I ndividualized study of level I I beginning piano techniques and theory: Five-finger technique in G Major, F Major and E Minor extending to a sixth, finger crossing and chord play ing, use of damper pedal, meters w ith half note and eighth note beats, beginning theory related to level I I k ey board music, progressive development of sk ills. Performance evaluation by music faculty . MUSIC 132 Elementary Piano III 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture, 2 h ours lab ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for Credit: CS U, UC I ndividualized study of level I I I beginning piano techniques and theory: Five-finger technique in C Major and D M inor, elementary rhy thm, legato, staccato, coordination of both hands, beginning theory related to k ey board music, progressive development of sk ills. Performance evaluation by music faculty . MUSIC 133 Elementary Piano IV 1 u nit, 1 h our lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for Credit: CS U, UC I ndividualized study of level I V beginning piano techniques and theory : S cale- play ing, reading of notation, and performance in Bb and A M aj or; A, E, B, D , and G M inor; introduction to chromaticism, diminished, and augmented triads; reading and performance of rhy thms including six teenth notes and triplets; M usic H istory relating to k ey board music; progressive development of sk ills needed for solo performance. Performance evaluation by music faculty . MUSIC AA-F Selected Topics in Music .-5 5 u nits, -0 5 h ours lecture, 0- 15 h ours laboratory ( GR or P/N P) S ee section on S elected Topics. .104 0

• PHILOSOPH (PHIL) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog D E S C R I P P H T I LO O N S O O FP H CYO U R S E S PHILOSOPHY (PHIL) What is Philosophy? Philosophy is a discipline that PHIL ex amines fundamental questions about every day life Philosophy of Religion and the natural w orld. The main obj ectives of study ing 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) philosophy at College of Alameda are: ( )1 to critically Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC analy ze ideas, tex ts, arguments, traditions, and Philosophy of religion from both an ex istential and contemporary culture, and ( )2 to sy nthesize k now ledge historical perspective: Ex istentially , through an for the purposes of inspiring personal and social change. ex amination of “r eligion” as personal, social and By study ing philosophy , y ou w ill gain w isdom, clarity , theological; and historically , through an ex amination of and aw areness about a w ide variety of philosophical common doctrines in the S emitic, V edic and East Asian issues that arise within different cultural and historical religions. 09.15 0 contex ts. AA/AS area 3; C S U area C2; I GETC area 3B Philosophy will prepare students to transfer to any PHIL 5 discipline of their choice w ithin the humanities and social Ethical Problems sciences at a college or university . I n addition, y ou w ill 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) learn valuable life sk ills such as critical think ing, cultural Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC competence, social activism, community - building, Analy sis of ethical problems such as violence, sex , w ar and conflict resolution. Course work in philosophy and oppression: I maginative literature, cinema, current can be applied to a range of careers in law , education, events reported in the media, and great traditions of business, medicine, nursing, law , psy chology , sociology , Western civilization. .1509 0 anthropology , theology , social w ork , and grass- roots AA/AS area 3; C S U area C2; I GETC area B3 and nonprofit organizations. PHIL 10 PHIL 1 Logic Introduction to Philosophy 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Consideration of logical problems of language: S tudy of selected classic ex amples of original w ork s of D eduction and induction, fallacies, theory of argument philosophers: L iterature of the discipline and analy tical and the scientific method, and study of correct reasoning methods, aims, goals, and ty pes of problems peculiar to in Aristotelian and modern logic. 501.9 0 philosophers and philosophical inquiry ; metaphy sics, AA/AS area ;3 C S U area A3 epistemology , valuing and ax iology , aesthetics, and religion. 15.09 0 PHIL 20A AA/AS area 3; C S U area C;2 I GETC area B3 History of Ancient Greek Philosophy 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) PHIL 2 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Social and Political Philosophy Chronological development of leading philosophical 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) perspectives that have been associated w ith Western Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC civilization from the I onians to the S cholastics. 1 .095 0 Focus on classic ex amples of social and political AA/AS area ;3 C S U area C2; I GETC area 3B philosophy in Western civilization: Original w ritings by classic Greek s ( Plato and Aristotle) , Americans PHIL 20B (Hamilton, Madison, and Jefferson), modern Europeans History of Modern European Philosophy ( M arx and M ill) , and appropriate contemporary 3 u nits, 3 h ours lecture ( GR) philosophers. 5.910 0 Phil 20A is not prerequisite to Phil B02 . AA/AS area 3; C S U area C2; I GETC area B3 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Chronological development of leading philosophical perspectives of M odern Europe from the Renaissance to present. 9150.0 AA/AS area ;3 C S U area C;2 I GETC area 3B

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog PHILOSOPH (PHIL) • 3 PHYSICAL EDUCATION D E S C R I P P H T I LO O N S O O FP H CYO U R S E S PHIL S ee listings for Kinesiology and for Athletics. Independent Study in Philosophy .-5 5 u nits, .5- 5 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Acceptable for credit: CS U I n- depth ex ploration of an area or problem of the student’s choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Philosophy . S tudent must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. 9.510 0

• PH SICS (PH S) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog D E S C R I P TP I H O YN S O I CF SC O U R S E S PHYSICS (PH S) The study of Physics is the study of the universe, beginning w ith the fundamental structures of nature such as energy and matter. Ideas in physics have led to great developments such as such as relativity , superconductivity , the semiconductor chip, lasers, and string theory . Careers in physics include: basic and applied research, engineering, science education, and almost any field requiring y ou to think analy tically about w hole sy stems. I t is also ex cellent preparation for higher educational pursuits in professional schools in medicine and patent law . I n the Physics Department at College of Alameda, PH S A conceptual understanding, problem- solving, and General Physics ith Calculus laboratory ex ercises are w ell integrated in the curriculum. 5 u nits, 4 h ours lecture, 3 h ours laboratory ( GR) You w ill spend time w ork ing w ith other students in Prerequisite: M ath A3 and class, discussing phy sics concepts and solving problems Prerequisite or Co- requisite: M ath B3 together. Recommended preparation: Phy s 10 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Comprehensive study of maj or topics of phy sics: M otion, forces, gravity , energy , momentum, rotation, equilibrium, fluids, oscillations, waves, and sound. 0291.0 AA/AS area 1; C S U area B1, B 3; I GETC area 5A /5C C- I D PH YS 502 PH S B General Physics ith Calculus 5 u nits, 4 h ours lecture, 3 h ours laboratory ( GR) Prerequisite: Phy s 4A and M ath B3 and Prerequisite or Co- requisite: M ath 3C Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Comprehensive study of maj or topics of phy sics: Thermodynamics, electric forces and fields, magnetic forces and fields, electricity, and AC and DC circuits. .2910 0 AA/AS area 1; C S U area B1, B 3; I GETC area A5 /5C PH S C General Physics ith Calculus 5 u nits, 4 h ours lecture, 3 h ours laboratory ( GR) Prerequisite: Phy s 4B and M ath 3C and Prerequisites or Co- requisites: M ath 3E and M ath F3 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Comprehensive study of maj or topics of phy sics: L ight, interference, relativity , quantum phy sics, atoms, molecules, and nuclei. 2.190 0 AA/AS area ;1 C S U area B1, B 3; I GETC area 5A /5C

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog PH SICS (PH S) • 5 PHYS 10 D E S C R I P TP I H O YN S OI CFS C O U R S E S Introduction to Physics 4 u nits, 4 h ours lecture ( GR or P/N P) Recommended preparation: M ath 012 or 0D12 , and M ath 20 N ot open for credit to students w ho have completed or are currently enrolled in PH YS A2 - B2 , 3A - 3B , or 4A - B4 - C4 Acceptable for credit: CS U, UC Elementary study of maj or topics of phy sics: Motion, forces, gravity, matter, energy, momentum, rotation, oscillation, sound, heat, thermody namics, electromagnetism, light, quantum phy sics, atoms, nuclei, and relativity . 9120.0 AA/AS area ;1 C S U area B;1 I GETC area A5 PHYS 10L Introduction to Physics Laboratory 1 u nit, 3 h our laboratory ( GR or P/N P) Prerequisites: Phy s 01 o r Corequisites: Phy s 01 Recommended Preparation: M ath 120 o r 02 o r 0D12 Acceptable for Credit: CS U N ot open for credit to students w ho have completed or are currently enrolled in PH YS 2A - B2 , 3A - B3 , or A4 - 4B - 4C . Practical application of basic concepts and principles of physics: Motion, forces, gravity, matter, energy, momentum, rotation, oscillation, sound, heat, thermody namics, electromagnetism, light, quantum phy sics, atoms, nuclei, and relativity . .1902 0 PH S Independent Study in Physics .-5 5 u nits, .5- 5 h ours lecture ( GR) Acceptable for credit: CS U I n- depth ex ploration of an area or problem of the student’s choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Phy sics. S tudent must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. 1902.0

6 • POLITICAL SCIENCE (POSCI) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog P O LI TI CAL SCI E N CE POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS The AA degree in Political Science w ill be aw arded upon satisfactory completion of the maj or course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Arts D egree listed in the D egrees and Programs section of this Catalog. Career Opportunities Careers in Political Science: Careers often pursued by persons w ith training and degrees in political science include (but are not limited to): multiple levels of public service and leadership, attorney, diplomat, FBI/ CIA Agent, foreign- service officer, labor organizer/ union representative, legislative aide, politician, public intellectual, research specialist, and teacher. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Demonstrate a degree of knowledge mastery representing the state of the discipline of political science { theoretical and practical k now ledge of the historical back ground and the foundational principles of government and governance (utilizing: description, definition, summarization & explanation ) ; and a w ork ing k now ledge of these in use; w ith respect to inter- relatedness of humans in the environment, engaging with people from diverse backgrounds, and in understanding and acknowledging the significance of daily individual and social actions relative to global issues and the emergence of our shared future. • Demonstrate a degree of critical political thinking proficiency; as a set of at the life sk ills applied knowledge of the political grounded in futures consciousness; thus enabling one to better access, evaluate, and interpret ideas found in political philosophy and theory and information enabling people so disciplined to communicate effectively, reach conclusions, and solve problems as citizens – part of the governance structure of a political w orld – such that they may apply these in their professional pursuits should they choose a path of public service or community leadership, of simply community participants. • Demonstrate a degree of capacity to assume personal political efficacy and responsibility consistent w ith democratic republican values – in the application of socio- political concepts ex plored in this learning experience (class, classes, program) in a meaningful manner to a person’s own self defined reality in the public, private and social sectors; as part of their every day life as engaged citizens in the modern w orld sy stem; an d in the contex t of global environmental ( and other) challenges. Degree Major Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units Dept/No. Title Units POS CI 1 Government and Politics in the Select two courses (6 units) from the following: POS CI 2 POS CI 4 United S tates 3 AN TH R 3 I ntroduction to S ocial and Cultural POS CI 6 Comparative Government 3 Anthropology ( )3 POS CI 62 Political Theory 3 GEOG 2 Cultural Geography ( )3 The U.S . Constitution and H I S T A7 H istory of the United S tates to Criminal D ue Process ( 3) 817 ( )3 or H I S T B7 H istory of the United S tates S ince U.S . and California Constitution ( 3) 3 8516 ( 3) H I S T 23 The United S tates S ince 1459 ( 3) H UM AN 3 Future S tudies ( )3 PH I L 2 S ocial and Political Philosophy ( )3 POS CI 3 I nternational Relations ( 3) POS CI 8 L aw and D emocracy ( 3) S OC 1 I ntroduction to S ociology ( 3) S OC 2 S ocial Problems ( 3) S OC 3 S ociology of Women ( )3 S OC 5 M inority Groups ( 3) 6 Total Required Units: 81

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog POLITICAL SCIENCE (POSCI) • POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS FOR TRANSFER P O LI TI CAL SCI E N CE The Associate in Arts in Political S cience for Transfer D egree ( AA- T) is designed for students planning to transfer into the political science major. Political Science is the study of politics using the skills of social scientific inquiry. Political inquiry ex amines the human use of pow er in relationships creating the structures operating human society . I nquiry into politics ex plores pow er in its my riad forms and consequences for people as individuals, in groups, and in society. This realm of psycho-socio-political inquiry is an integrated field of study drawing upon all the disciplines of the S ocial and Behavioral S ciences as w ell as in the Arts and H umanities. Upon completion of an AA- T in Political S cience, persons have an increased capacity to: demonstrate an overall w ork ing k now ledge of the principles of governance; demonstrably be able to utilize critical political think ing; and articulate an appreciation of how to apply w hat is learned in a manner useful in day to day life. This set of outcomes of learning enables students to become more effective citizens in the context of challenges faced by humans in the Modern World System. Successful completion of the program with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 affords students specific guarantees for transfer to the CSU system such as admission to a CS U w ith j unior status, priority admission to their local CS U campus and to a program or maj or in political science or similar maj or. S tudents interested in the AA for transfer degree in political science should consult w ith the departmental faculty chair. Career Opportunities Careers in Political Science Careers often pursued by persons w ith training and degrees in political scientists include (but are not limited to): multiple levels of public service and leadership, attorney, diplomat, FBI/ CIA Agent, foreign- service officer, labor organizer/ union representative, legislative aide, politician, public intellectual, research specialist, and teacher. Other career options in Public Administration include: government management ( City , County , Regional, State or Federal Levels); administrative and policy analysis; policy analysis; non-profit administration; and planning and resources development. Program Learning Outcomes U pon completion of this program a student will be able to: • Demonstrate a degree of knowledge mastery representing the state of the discipline of political science { theoretical and practical k now ledge of the historical back ground and the foundational principles of government and governance (utilizing: description, definition, summarization & explanation ) ; and a w ork ing k now ledge of these in use; w ith respect to inter- relatedness of humans in the environment, engaging with people from diverse backgrounds, and in understanding and acknowledging the significance of daily individual and social actions relative to global issues and the emergence of our shared future. • Demonstrate a degree of critical political thinking proficiency; as a set of at the life sk ills applied knowledge of the political grounded in futures consciousness; thus enabling one to better access, evaluate, and interpret ideas found in political philosophy and theory and information enabling people so disciplined to communicate effectively, reach conclusions, and solve problems as citizens – part of the governance structure of a political w orld – such that they may apply these in their professional pursuits should they choose a path of public service or community leadership, of simply community participants. • Demonstrate a degree of capacity to assume personal political efficacy and responsibility consistent w ith democratic republican values – in the application of socio- political concepts ex plored in this learning experience (class, classes, program) in a meaningful manner to a person’s own self defined reality in the public, private and social sectors; as part of their every day life as engaged citizens in the modern w orld sy stem; an d in the contex t of global environmental ( and other) challenges. Continued N ext Page...

• POLITICAL SCIENCE (POSCI) College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog P O LI TI CAL SCI E N CE POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS FOR TRANSFER -- Continued Degree Major Requirements: Dept/No. Title Units Required Core Course (3 units): 3 POS CI 1 G overnment and Politics in the United S tates List A: Three courses (9 units): POS CI 2 Comparative Government 3 3 POS CI 3 I nternational Relations 3 POS CI 4 Political Theory List B: Select two ()2 courses (6 units) from the following: POS CI 6 * The U.S . Constitution and Criminal D ue Process ( )3 POS CI 26 * U.S . and California Constitution ( )3 POS CI 53 I ntroduction to Community V iolence Prevention ( )3 H I S T 81 20 TH Century American Protest M ovements ( 3) POS CI 31 I ntroduction to Public Administration ( )3 POS CI 73 Transformative S ocial Change and Futures S tudies ( 3) S OC 1 I ntroduction to S ociology ( )3 S OC 2 S ocial Problems ( )3 6 81 Total Required Units: * Credit is only allow ed for either POS CI 6 o r POS CI 62, b ut not both.

College of Alameda 2020-2021 Catalog POLITICAL SCIENCE (POSCI) • POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER P O LI TI CAL SCI E N CE RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area o ernment an o itics in t e nite tates 3 a or D o itics FALL 1 H IST 7 A H istory of the U.S. to 18 7 7 1 or 3 US H istory C2 istor of t e . . since 1 omposition an ea in s pport 4 or 5 GE A2 ntro ction to tatistics pport o rse 4 or 6 GE B4 Total Number of Units 1 to 1 SPRING 1 Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area o itica eor 3 Major, L ist A D 3 Major, L ist B D ntro ction to ocio o 3 A1 nterpersona omm nication i s 3 GE A3 GE D or ritica in in in ea in an ritin 3 E ntro ction to enera s c o o or ecti e 15 COUN 57 Career and L ife Planning Total Number of Units FALL 2 Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area POSCI 2 Comparative Government 3 Major, L ist A D 3 Major, L ist A D POSCI 3 International Relations 3 B2 1 GE B3 ntro ction to sica nt ropo o GE 3 sica nt ropo o a orator Major, L ist B D 3 H IST 18 20th Century Protest Movement or ecti e D ocia ro ems 16 a an emocrac or ntro ction to esearc et o s Total Number of Units Course Units Re uirement CSU GE Area 3 frican merican istor or 3 ecti e D frican merican istor to resent 3 3 SPRING 2 ntro ction to sica eo rap GE B1 3 GE C2 ntro ction to manities 15 s c o o of ace an t nicit in t e . . or GE E PSY CH 3 Personality Theory ntro ction to rt istor or GE C1 ntro ction to or sic Total Number of Units 1 is co rse m st e ta en at o e e of ame a to co nt for t e specific rea. Please meet ith a counselor to develop a personali ed education plan to help you meet your specific goals.