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ACCTG 1, Accounting 1    5 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • CAN: Business 2. • Prerequisite: None. • Advisory: Math 20.

This course introduces the student to the sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporate forms of ownership. This course also familiarizes the student with recording, classifying and interpreting financial data for service and merchandising businesses. It includes a study of the journals, ledgers and financial statements used by these entities. Also covered are computerized accounting systems, internal control, ethics, cash, accounts and notes receivable, merchandise inventory, plant assets and intangible assets, liabilities, and equity accounts.

1013   Arrange-5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Bernstein T D

1014   Arrange-5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Bernstein T D

1015   Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   Resnick W J

Above section 1015 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1012   Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   Resnick W J

Above section 1012 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1010   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Halliday P D

Above section 1010 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1011   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Halliday P D

Above section 1011 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1016   Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   Demetre N J

Above section 1016 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ACCTG 2, Accounting 2   5 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • CAN: Business 4. • Prerequisite: Accounting 1.

This course is a continuation of Accounting 1. It covers the corporate form of organization, the time value of money, long-term liabilities, investments and international operations, and the Statement of Cash Flows. It further covers a study of managerial accounting, including financial statement analysis, job and process costing systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, standard costing, performance evaluation for decentralized operations, differential analysis and capital investment analysis.

1025   Arrange-5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Roche A S

1024   Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   Bernstein T D

Above section 1024 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1026   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Huang AI M

   Arrange-Time        Haig J

Above section 1026 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1027   Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   Andre J M

Above section 1027 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ACCTG 7, Advanced Accounting: Special Topics    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 4 or 10C.

This course may be taken before Accounting 6.

This course covers special accounting topics, including accounting for foreign currency transactions, partnerships, estates and trusts, state and local governments and accounting research.

1029   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Huang AI M

Above section 1029 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ACCTG 10A, Intermediate Accounting A    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 2.

Basic pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and their applications to accounting are covered in this course, along with cash, receivables, temporary investments, the time value of money, income and cash flow statements and estimating procedures.

1030   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Lu M

Above section 1030 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1032   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hanson M P

Above section 1032 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1031   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Lu M

Above section 1031 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ACCTG 10B, Intermediate Accounting B    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 10A.

A continuation of Intermediate Accounting A (ACCTG 10A), this course includes further study of the basic pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and their applications to accounting. Covered in detail in this course are inventories, land, buildings, equipment, intangible assets, current and long term liabilities and contingencies and stockholders’ equity (paid-in capital and retained earnings.)

1034   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Carballo P S

Above section 1034 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1033   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Carballo P S

Above section 1033 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ACCTG 10C, Intermediate Accounting C    4 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 10B or 3.

A continuation of Intermediate Accounting A and B (ACCTG 10A, 10B), this course includes further study of the basic pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and their applications to accounting. Covered in detail in this course are investments, earnings per share, financial statement analysis, revenue recognition, accounting for income taxes, pensions, leases, and full disclosure in financial reporting.

NEW 3357    Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hanson M P

Above section 3357 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1035   Arrange-8 Hours    ONLINE-E   Lu M

Above section 1035 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ACCTG 11, Cost Accounting   3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 2.

This course focuses on cost accounting theory with emphasis on job order and process cost accounting, accounting methods for material, labor, and factory overhead, and preparation of financial statements from cost data. Topics include cost management concepts, activity cost behavior, job order costing, process costing, budgeting, standard costing, cost/volume/profit analysis, and tactical decision making.

1036   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hanson M P

Above section 1036 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

ACCTG 12, Auditing   3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 2.

This course covers the role and responsibility of Certified Public Accountants in the audit of financial statements. Emphasis will be placed on verification of balance sheets and internal control of accounting systems and cycles. Topics include sampling techniques, workpaper preparation, flow-charting, AICPA statements of auditing standards, professional ethics, legal liability, audit reports, and audit programs.

1037   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Resnick W J

Above section 1037 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

NEW 3340    Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Resnick W J

Above section 3340 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

ACCTG 15, Personal Income Tax    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 2.

Internal Revenue Service tax laws and regulations and accounting procedures are studied in this course to enable the tax professional to apply the information to completing federal and California state individual income taxes.

1038   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Schapa M

1039   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Schapa M

ACCTG 16 Corporate Taxation   3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 15.

Tax laws, accounting procedures, and return preparation are studied in this course to understand the information required for federal corporate income tax and the California franchise tax.

1040   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Schapa M

1041   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Schapa M

Above section 1041 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ACCTG 26, Advanced Business Law    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Business 5.

This course covers advanced topics in agency, partnerships, corporations, LLCs, torts, legal procedures and other advanced topics.

ACCTG 26 is the same course as Business 6. Students may earn credit for one but not both.

1042   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Halliday Robert C E

Above section 1042 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

ACCTG 31A, Excel for Accounting    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 1 or 21.

This course includes a detailed study of accounting using the Excel spreadsheet package. Topics include the use of functions and formulas of Excel with emphasis on accounting as a financial analysis tool. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of Windows.

1043   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Valdivia O

Above section 1043 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1044   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Valdivia O

Above section 1044 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

ACCTG 31B, Advanced Excel for Accounting    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 2 and 31A.

This course includes a detailed study of advanced accounting using the Excel spreadsheet package. Topics include the use of advanced functions and formulas of Excel with emphasis on accounting as a financial analysis tool.

1045   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Valdivia O

Above section 1045 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ACCTG 33, Access for Accounting    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 4.

This course introduces the Microsoft Access database management system to build the accounting system elements for each of the four main transaction cycles: revenue, purchase, payroll, and production. Topics include creating and maintaining tables; designing, maintaining and querying a database; creating forms and reports; and using VBA procedures on a database.

This course will use Access 2003.

1046   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Valdivia O

Above section 1046 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ACCTG 35, QuickBooks    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 1or 21.

This course provides the student with a realistic approach to computerized, integrated accounting principles using Quick BooksPro software package. Students will work with the various components of an accounting system in an ongoing business, as well as set up an accounting system for a new company.

Accounting 35 is the same class as CIS 35. Student may earn credit for one, but not for both. This class uses QuickBooks Pro 2008.

1048   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Zimmerman W L

Above section 1048 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1049   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Zimmerman W L

Above section 1049 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

ACCTG 45, Individual Financial Planning    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course provides students with the tools to achieve their personal financial goals. It will help them make informed decisions related to spending, saving, borrowing, and investing. Topics covered include personal financial planning; money management; tax strategy; consumer credit; purchasing decisions; insurance; investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate; retirement; and estate planning.

Accounting 45 is the same class as Business 45. Students may earn credit for one, but not for both.

1050   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Halliday P D

Above section 1050 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

ART 1, Western Art History I   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts) • Prerequisite: None.

This course is a survey of the chronological development of Western art from the Stone Age to the end of the Roman Empire with emphasis on the cultural, political, and social factors that influenced this evolution.

1095   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Meyer W J

ART 2, Western Art History II   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts) • Prerequisite: None.

This course is a survey of the chronological development of Western art from the Early Christian period to the end of the 16th Century. This includes Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance painting, sculpture, architecture, and manuscript illumination in Italy, Greece, Spain, Germany, England, France, Holland, and other European venues.

1097   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Mihaylovich K W

Above section 1097 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

ART 3, Western Art History III   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course is a survey of the chronological development of Western art from the Baroque period to the end of the 19th Century. This includes Baroque, Rococo, Romanticism, Realism and Impressionism in Italy, Holland, Belgium, Spain, France, Germany, and England.

1099   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Meyer W J

Above section 1099 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1100   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Meyer W J

Above section 1100 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

ART 5, Arts of Asia – Prehistory to 1900    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts) • Prerequisite: None.

This course is a survey of the chronological development of Asian art from earliest times to approximately 1900 with emphasis on the cultural, political, and social factors which influenced this evolution. The course includes the art of China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia.

NEW 3332    Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   O’Leary T F

ART 8, Western Art History IV   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course is a survey of the chronological development of Western art from impressionism to today. It includes Post-Impressionism, Visionary Art, Modern Architecture, Art Nouveau, Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Abstract Formalism, Cinema, and the Contemporary World of Art, or Art and Architecture.

1103   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Mihaylovich K W

ART 72, American Art History    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Art) • Prerequisite: None.

This course satisfies Santa Monica College’s Global Citizenship requirement.

A survey of the chronological development of painting, sculpture, and architecture in the United States from its pre-colonial past to the end of World War II. The contributions and influences of a variety of ethnic groups to the diversity of art in the United States will be addressed. The artistic contribution of Native American, African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicano/Latino Americans and European Americans will be studied in the larger context of American society, history, and culture.

1174   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Folland T F

1175   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Schapa E J

ART 73, History of Photography    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts and Humanities) • Prerequisite: None.

This is a historical survey of the evolving nature of photography from the early 1800’s to the present digital age.

Art 73 is the same course as Photography 52. Students may receive credit for one, but not both.

NEW 3335    Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Fier B

ART 79, Art Appreciation: Introduction to Visual Culture    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts and Humanities) • Prerequisite: None.

This class is an introduction to artistic practices of all time periods, exploring the myriad manifestations of visual culture in our world. Emphasis will be placed on learning the language of visual culture both in terms of the formal elements of design as well as the content of style and subject matter. Students will explore the various media of art from drawing, sculpture, fresco, oil, photography, motion pictures, and architecture to contemporary advertising and design. This course is designed to introduce Fine Art and Art History, simultaneously providing a unique opportunity to explore these fields as well as to prepare students for a course of study in Fine Art and Art History.

1178   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Meyer W J

Above section 1178 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

NEW 3362    Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Meyer W J

Above section 3362 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

BIOL 2, Human Biology    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5B (Biological Sciences non-lab) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This survey course explores the principles of biology using humans as examples. It includes introductions to the scientific method, cell biology, heredity, evolution, human ecology, behavior, and the major concepts of structure, function and pathology of most organ systems. The course may serve as an introduction to the future study of biology, including anatomy and physiology, or stand by itself as a non-lab life science course for general education students.

1198   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Houghton J L

1199   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Houghton J L

1200   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Azuma K K

   11:15a-12:35p W   SCI 151   Azuma K K

Above section 1200 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 17 to Dec 03, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet.

BIOL 9, Environmental Biology   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5B (Biological Sciences, non-lab) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This survey course covers ecological principles including ecosystem structure and function, population dynamics and the interdependence of living organisms. Current environmental issues and controversies such as global warming, biodiversity and species extinction, habitat destruction, food and energy resources and pollution will be explored. Strategies for sustainable living will be emphasized.

1222   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   McLaughlin D

Above section 1222 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1223   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   McLaughlin D

Above section 1223 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1224   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   McLaughlin D

Above section 1224 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

NEW 3350    Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Lotter D W

Above section 3350 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

BIOL 15N, Marine Biology (Non-Laboratory)    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5B (Biological Sciences, non-lab) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This introduction to marine organisms parallels Biology 15 but does not include laboratory. *Total of four units credit for Biology 15 and Biology 15N is transferable.

1228   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Ginsburg D W

BIOL 21, Cell Biology and Evolution    4 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5B (Biological Science, + Lab) • Prerequisite: Chemistry 11 (concurrent enrollment acceptable). • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This is the first course of a three-course lecture and laboratory sequence for Biology majors, including Biology 21, 22, and 23. It describes how scientists approach the scientific method to generate scientific knowledge; studies the history, evidence, and mechanisms of evolution; identifies the chemistry of four classes of macromolecules; elucidates the cell principle including cell structure, function, and physiology; describes general energy metabolism; and illustrates the processes of growth and reproduction through mitosis, meiosis, development, and life cycles. Students are required to perform at least two experiments that require data collection, computer-based data management and graphing, and scientific analysis and interpretation of data. The course is designed to meet the needs of students transferring to upper division biology study. *No UC credit for Biology 3, 4, Botany 1 or Zoology 5 if taken after Biology 21, 22 or 23.

4058   6:45p-9:50p T   SCI 124   Chen T T

   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Chen T T

Above section 4058 is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet.

BUS 1, Introduction to Business   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course provides the student with an overview of business in an increasingly global society. Students will complete the course with knowledge of the general business environment, economic systems, business ethics, operations and project management, and technology and information systems. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of economics, business ownership, entrepreneurship, finance, management, and marketing. Key themes woven throughout the course include exploration of career options and development of business problem-solving skills.

1263   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Chandler F G

Above section 1263 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1264   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Clausen A I

1265   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Veas S

Above section 1265 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1266   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Veas S

Above section 1266 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1269   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Tucker J L

Above section 1269 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1267   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Tucker J L

Above section 1267 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

1268   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Clausen A I

Above section 1268 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

BUS 5, Business Law   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • CAN: Business 8. • Prerequisite: None.

This course studies the legal rights and responsibilities of individuals, agencies, partnerships, and corporations as they apply to contract law. *Maximum UC credit for Business 5 and 6 is one course (three units).

1276   2:15p-3:35p TTh   BUS 106   Downs J M

1277   3:45p-5:05p MW   BUS 106   Klugman E B

1281   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Halliday Robert C E

Above section 1281 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1278   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Sindell S M

Above section 1278 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1279   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Sindell S M

Above section 1279 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1280   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Sindell S M

Above section 1280 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1282   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Sindell S M

Above section 1282 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

BUS 6, Advanced Business Law   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Business 5.

This course covers advanced topics in agency, partnerships, corporations, LLCs, torts, legal procedures, and other advanced topics. *Maximum UC credit for Bus 5 and 6 is one course (three units).

BUS 6 is the same course as ACCTG 26. Students may earn credit for one but not both.

1283   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Halliday Robert C E

Above section 1283 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

BUS 20, Principles of Marketing   3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course introduces modern business marketing concepts and strategies and familiarizes the student with standards, procedures, and techniques used in marketing. Topics include marketing research, consumer behavior, product and pricing strategies, marketing communications, and distribution.

1285   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Veas S

Above section 1285 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1286   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Veas S

Above section 1286 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1287   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Veas S

Above section 1287 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

BUS 22, Introduction to Advertising   3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

Advertising psychology, strategies, and methods are covered in this introduction to the field. Topics include planning advertising campaigns for all types of media. Class projects give the student practice in creating and communicating ideas using advertising techniques.

1289   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Coplen J S

Above section 1289 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

BUS 24, Creative Selling   3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course involves the process of analyzing the potential customers’ needs and wants, and assisting them to discover how these needs and wants can be best satisfied. The entire process is done by emphasizing each student’s creative ability. The proper use of merchandising to stimulate customer desire and to overcome customer resistance is included.

1290   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Coplen J S

Above section 1290 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

BUS 26, Marketing Research and Consumer Behavior    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

The marketing research portion of the course includes the allocation and usage of secondary as well as primary data sources, the understanding of basic concepts, the collection of information, the proper analysis of the data acquired, and the screening of sample applications. The consumer behavior section of the course will introduce the student to knowledge, concepts, and models that use consumer behavior to generate explanations for the behavior of individual consumers and groups, the decisions they make, and the culture they live in. The final section of the course focuses on the application of marketing research and consumer behavior. The student will learn how these skills can help them in business, as well as how to build their own research study.

1292   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Coplen J S

Above section 1292 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

BUS 28, Integrated Marketing Communications    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course addresses strategies marketers may use to best communicate with consumers. Integrated Marketing Communications pulls together all aspects of marketing communication, providing a more complete treatment of sales promotion, point-of-purchase communications, advertising media, personal selling, public relations, and publicity.

1293   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Mandelbaum A B

Above section 1293 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

BUS 32, Business Communications   3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: English 1 or Business 31.

This course will survey the principles and techniques of business communication as a tool for business decision-making. Methods of investigating, organizing and presenting business data and ideas are covered. Ethical and legal implications as well as other critical thinking techniques are emphasized. Focus is on effective oral and written business communications.

1306   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Jung D

1307   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Jung D

1303   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Soucy S H

Above section 1303 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05

1304   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Soucy S H

Above section 1304 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1305   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Soucy S H

Above section 1305 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

BUS 45, Individual Financial Planning    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course provides students with the tools to achieve their personal financial goals. It will help them make informed decisions related to spending, saving, borrowing, and investing. Topics covered include personal financial planning; money management; tax strategy; consumer credit; purchasing decisions; insurance; investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate; and estate planning.

Business 45 is the same class as Accounting 45. Students may earn credit for one, but not for both.

1308   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Halliday P D

Above section 1308 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05

BUS 46, Introduction to Investments    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course provides a comprehensive view of securities, markets, and investment techniques, ranging from simple investment programs to advanced speculative market techniques.

1309   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Shishido K M

Above section 1309 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

BUS 62, Human Relations and Ethical Issues in Business    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course provides concrete guidance in using human relations skills in the workplace that will promote working effectively with others. Strategies are integrated throughout the course that will enable students to apply human relations theories and applications to the real world of work. Ethical issues in business are addressed where students will learn an explicit process of ethical reasoning that will aid in defining and dealing with dilemmas in the workplace. Current events and case studies will be used to develop critical skills as students apply theories and principles.

1310   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Babcock L G

Above section 1310 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

BUS 65, Management Principles   3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course presents an introduction of management concepts and strategies used by modern businesses. The course is designed to familiarize students with the accepted standards, procedures, and techniques employed by corporate, business, and functional level managers. Further, the course provides students with an understanding of the role of management and how to develop plans and execute strategies in pursuit of organizational goals.

1312   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Babcock L G

Above section 1312 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

BUS 83, Operations Management    3 units

Prerequisites: None.

Introduces concepts and techniques related to the design, planning, control, and improvement of manufacturing and service operations. The course examines operations and the coordination of product development, process management, and supply chain management. Students are exposed to topics in the areas of process analysis, materials management, production scheduling, quality management, and product design.

1313   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Veas S

Above section 1313 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

COMM 1, Survey of Mass Media Communications   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4G (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None.

This course introduces aspects of communications and the impact of mass media on the individual and society. The survey includes newspapers, magazines, radio, television, cable, motion pictures, online media, advertising, public relations, theories of communication, and mass communication modes, processes and effects.

1428   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Brewer S L

1429   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Brewer S L

1430   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Brewer S L

1431   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Brewer S L

COMM 10, Journalism, Gender, and Race    3 units

Transfer: UC (meets UC Berkeley American Cultures graduation requirement); CSU • IGETC AREA 4A (Social and Behavior Sciences) • Prerequisite: None.

This course satisfies Santa Monica College’s Global Citizenship requirement.

This multi-media course is an overview of print and broadcast journalism in the U.S. from World War I to the present. Using readings from selected texts, old newsreels, clips from movies, radio and television broadcasts, as well as period literature, students will analyze and debate the changes in journalism with particular focus on social class, gender, and ethnicity. Critical thinking will be stressed in this course.

1444   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Munoz M E

1445   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Munoz M E

CIS 1, Computer Concepts with Applications    3 units

Transfer: UC*, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

*No UC credit for CIS 1 or 4 if taken after CS 3.

This beginning course covers the broad use of personal computers. Topics include a description of microcomputer components, input and output devices, networking, and microprocessing concepts. Beginning word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, Windows, and programming concepts are introduced. Hands-on experience is provided in a microcomputer lab. Note: Programming, computer science or engineering students should enroll in Computer Science 3.

*No UC credit will be granted if taken after CS 3. This course uses Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Word 2003.

1370   Arrange-8 Hours    ONLINE-E   Mantabe P

Above section 1370 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1371   Arrange-6 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hurley D P

Above section 1371 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1372   Arrange-6 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hurley D P

Above section 1372 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05

1373   Arrange-8 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hurley D P

Above section 1373 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12. Above section 1373 uses Microsoft Word 2007 and either Microsoft XP or Vista.

1374   Arrange-8 Hours    ONLINE-E   El-Khoury N R

Above section 1374 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12,.

NEW 3486    2:15p-3:35p MW    BUS 259   Simmonds A R

   Arrange-5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Simmonds A R

Above section 3486 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 10, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet.

CIS 4, Introduction to Computers, Business Applications    3 units

Transfer: *UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

Ability to keyboard 25 words per minute is recommended. *No UC credit for CIS 1 or 4 if taken after CS 3.

This course covers the broad use of microcomputers in business. Designed to familiarize students with the Microsoft Office Suite, it includes the study of word processing using Word, spreadsheet using Excel, database using Access, and presentation software using PowerPoint as well as Windows, Internet Explorer, and integration concepts. Hands-on experience in a microcomputer lab is included.

This course uses Windows XP, Word 2003, Excel 2003, Access 2003, and PowerPoint 2003.

1384   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Rothaupt B L

Above section 1384 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1385   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Rothaupt B L

Above section 1385 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1386   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Rothaupt B L

Above section 1386 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05. Above section 1386 uses Microsoft Office 2007

1387   Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   Jerry G S

Above section 1387 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

1388   Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   Scott Jacqueline D

Above section 1388 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.   

NEW 3467    Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   Rahni M

Above section 3467 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

NEW 3485    Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hammond C M

Above section 3485 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

CIS 9A, Technology Project Management I    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CS 3 or CIS 1.

This course covers the fundamentals of Project Management theory, implementation, and best practices. It is aimed at students who work mostly in the Technology sectors covering software and website development, and other areas of computer science or information systems. Students will learn the theory, as well as the use of Project Management software to plan, track and manage project resources. Topics covered include project life cycles, tasks, schedules, resources, and costs.

CIS 9A is the same course as CS 9A. Credit may be earned for one, not both.

1389   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Darwiche J

Above section 1389 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.   

CIS 30, Microsoft Excel    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 4.

This course includes a detailed study of business applications using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet package. Topics include the commands, formats, and functions of Excel with emphasis on its use as a problem solving and financial analysis tool. Students will also learn to create macros, customize toolbars and menus, and integrate Excel with other applications and the World Wide Web. Students will also have an introduction to writing Visual Basic code.

CIS 30 has replaced CIS 31 in all CSIS degree and certificate programs. This course uses Microsoft Excel 2003 Professional.

1390   Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   Bolandhemat F

Above section 1390 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.       

CIS 32, MIcrosoft Access    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 4.

This course presents an introduction to relational database management systems using Microsoft Access. Topics include: designing, maintaining, and querying a database; creating forms, reports, macros, custom toolbars, and menus; integrating Access with other applications and the World Wide Web; and an introduction to writing Visual Basic code.

This course uses Microsoft Access 2003.

1392   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Rothaupt B L

Above section 1392 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CIS 34, Advanced Excel with Visual Basic for Applications    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 30.

This course provides Excel users with the knowledge, skills and techniques needed to write macros using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) within the Excel environment. The course helps users to automate repetitive tasks, customize Excel menus, buttons and screens, and create user friendly interface for input and output. The course covers basic programming techniques used in Visual Basic and VBA.

This course uses Microsoft Excel 2003.

1393   Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   Bolandhemat F

Above section 1393 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

CIS 35, QuickBooks   3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 1 or 21.

This course provides the student with a realistic approach to computerized, integrated accounting principles using QuickBooks Pro software package. Students will work with the various components of an accounting system in an ongoing business, as well as set up an accounting system for a new company.

CIS 35 is the same class as Accounting 35. Student may earn credit for one, but not for both. This class uses QuickBooks Pro 2008.

1394   9:30a-10:50a TTh   BUS 255   Valdivia O

   Arrange-2 Hours        

1395   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Zimmerman W L

Above section 1395 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05

1396   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Zimmerman W L

Above section 1396 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CIS 37A, Microsoft Word I    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 1. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

Ability to keyboard 25 words per minute is recommended.

Through the use of Microsoft Word software, skills are developed in creating, revising, formatting, storing, and printing a variety of business documents. Skills are developed from basic functions through utilizing features such as AutoText, columns, custom tab settings, mail merge, envelopes, labels, templates, headers/footers, footnotes, and editing tools. Emphasis is placed on office-quality production of documents.

This course uses Microsoft Word 2003.

1397   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Jerry G S

Above section 1397 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CIS 39, MS Outlook—Comprehensive Course    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 1.

Microsoft Outlook has become a primary means of office communication and task management. In this course the student will learn to effectively use all features of Outlook e-mail, calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes; create and manage Outlook folders; collaborate with others for scheduling meetings and resources; configure and customize Outlook; integrate Outlook with Microsoft Word Mail Merge and Collaboration features; and convert e-mail attachments to Adobe Acrobat format.

This course uses Microsoft Outlook 2003.

1398   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Gross D M

Above section 1398 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CIS 40, InDesign    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 37A or CIS 4. • Skills Advisory: English 1 or Business 31.

Using desktop publishing software, students develop the skills to integrate text and graphics for designing, editing, and producing high-quality business applications. The honing of writing skills is emphasized as are the aesthetic and psychological components of layout and design.

This course uses Adobe InDesign CS 3.

1399   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Valdivia O

Above section 1399 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CIS 50, Internet, HTML, and Web Design    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 1.

This hands-on course provides all the skills necessary to navigate, create and manage content on the World Wide Web. Students will become familiar with the Internet and its underlying technology and security. The course also covers the principles of Web page design, the use of graphics and other media files, and the creation of linked documents. Students will use both HTML and a Web authoring program to create and edit Web pages and will have the opportunity to put their Web sites online by publishing to a Web server.

1401   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Bolandhemat F

Above section 1401 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1402   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Bolandhemat F

Above section 1402 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CIS 51, Web Page Design Using XHTML and CSS    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 50. • Skills Advisory: Students should have a working knowledge of Windows.

XHTML is the next generation of HTML, a rewrite of HTML which adheres to XML standards. This hands-on course will explore the differences between HTML and XHTML, validating pages to current Web standards and using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) exclusively to control the look and feel of a site. Students will create and enhance Web pages with links, graphics, tables, frames, and forms. Proper use of XHTML and CSS can provide true separation of content, structure, and presentation in Web pages, making them structurally sound, easier to maintain, and more accessible to everyone.

1404   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Darwiche J

Above section 1404 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1405   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Clark G B

Above section 1405 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CIS 53, Microsoft Expression Web    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 50.

Microsoft Expression Web is a professional design tool used to build attractive, high-quality websites using HTML, DHTML, CSS, and XHTML. This hands-on course provides a complete coverage of Expression Web features from the basic to the advanced needed to tackle Web projects with confidence. Topics include Web site creation, management, and optimization. Students will learn how to build the most accessible, standards-conformant websites possible. Upon completing this course, students will be ready to plan, build, and maintain a professional website including selecting a Web host and uploading the site to a Web server.

Microsoft Expression Web software is included in course material.

1406   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Jerry G S

Above section 1406 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CIS 54, Web Page Development and Scripting I    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 50 and CIS 51.

This course is for Web site designers who need to extend their skills beyond HTML in the development of Web sites through the use of scripting. The course covers both client and server side scripting. Topics include creating animated web pages, client-side forms validation, creating and using cookies to track users, processing forms data, and generating dynamically updated Web pages.

CIS 54 is the same course as Entertainment Technology 33. Students may receive credit for one, but not both.

1407   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Chaban M

Above section 1407 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CIS 55, Advanced WebPage Development and Scripting    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 54.

This course is designed for students who want to expand their knowledge of Web page scripting. It assumes good foundational knowledge of HTML 4, JavaScript and a server-side scripting language such as ASP or CGI/Perl. Students will learn how to create interactive, dynamic Web pages using Dynamic HTML. Students will also use their familiarity with server-side scripting to create Shopping Cart applications written in ASP which interface with a Microsoft Access database.

1408   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Chaban M

Above section 1408 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CIS 59A, Dreamweaver I    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 50.

This is an introductory course in learning Web page design with Dreamweaver. Students will learn techniques for designing Web pages and expand their knowledge of HTML, Dynamic HTML, and JavaScript. Students will learn to integrate images, sound, and other multimedia using Dreamweaver. This course covers Web site creation and management features including Web file management, navigation bars, formatting text styles, Cascading Style Sheets, and content management. Upon completing this course, students will be ready to plan, build, upload, and maintain a professional Web site.

This course uses Dreamweaver CS 3.

1410   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hammond C M

Above section 1410 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CIS 59B, Dreamweaver II    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 59A.

This course examines advanced Web development techniques and concepts utilizing the Dreamweaver toolset. Topics covered include site architecture, Web project management, integration with dynamic Web development tools, code management and site enhancements. Students will learn to enhance the development of Dreamweaver Web pages utilizing server-side includes, dynamic XHTML & XML, and intelligent use of graphics and color schemes. Additional topics will include the CSS toolset, site management utilizing cascading templates & libraries, including cutting edge technologies (RSS, podcasting), and dynamic content design with XML and Dreamweaver’s database connection tools. Dreamweaver extension manager and use of extensions will also be covered.

This course uses Adobe Dreamweaver CS 3.     

NEW 4595    6:45p-9:50p Th    BUS 255   St Amant K

   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E

   Arrange-2 Hours

Above section 4595 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 23 to Dec 11, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet.

CIS 60A, Photoshop I    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 1.

This course is for the non-design student interested in learning Photoshop using personal computers (PCs). Students will learn image creation and editing using Adobe Photoshop. Students learn to create, repair and modify images, scan photos, plan composite images and create special effects for use in a variety of applications.

This class uses Adobe Photoshop CS 3 in the Windows (PC) environment only.   

1411    Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Gross D M

   9:00a-12:05p Sat    BUS 255   Gross D M 

Above section 1411 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 30 to Oct 18, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet.

1413   Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   El-Khoury N R

Above section 1413 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

NEW 3372    Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hammond C M

Above section 3372 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CIS 60B, Photoshop II    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 60A.

This course is for non-design students interested in learning the advanced features in Photoshop using personal computers (PCs). Students will learn to use advanced image creation and editing tools in Adobe Photoshop. Students will be able to create and modify images, text, and animation for the WEB as well as a variety of other applications.

This class uses Adobe Photoshop CS 3 in the Windows (PC) environment only.

1414   Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   St Amant K

Above section 1414 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

NEW 3333    Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Gross D M

   9:00a-12:05p Sat    BUS 255   Gross D M

Above section 3333 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 13, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet.

CIS 64, Illustrator    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 60A.

This course is for the non-design students interested in learning Adobe Illustrator using Personal Computers for Windows. Students will develop the skills and use a variety of tools to create sophisticated illustrations, logos, advertisements, and other business media graphics for the Web.

This course uses Adobe Illustrator CS3.

1416   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Valdivia O

Above section 1416 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CS 3, Introduction to Computer Systems   3 units

Transfer: UC*, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

*No UC credit for CIS 1 or 4 if taken after CS 3.

This is a beginning course intended for students who plan to take additional computer programming or computer science courses. Emphasis in the course is divided between a broad survey of the field of computer information systems and the acquisition of computer skills necessary for more advanced classes. Such skills would involve use of the operating system, file management techniques, use of an editor, and an introduction to programming.

1631   Arrange-6 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hurley D P

Above section 1631 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1632   Arrange-6 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hurley D P

Above section 1632 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1633   Arrange-8 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hurley D P

Above section 1633 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

NEW 3373    12:45p-2:50p MW    BUS 203   Pakbaz M

   Arrange-4 Hours    ONLINE-E

Above section 3373 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 10, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet.

CS 9A, Technology Project Management I    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CS 3 or CIS 1.

This course covers the fundamentals of Project Management theory, implementation, and best practices. It is aimed at students who work mostly in the Technology sectors covering software and website development, and other areas of computer science or information systems. Students will learn the theory, as well as the use of Project Management software to plan, track and manage project resources. Topics covered include project life cycles, tasks, schedules, resources, and costs.

CS 9A is the same course as CIS 9A. Credit may be earned for one, not both.

1635   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Darwiche J

Above section 1635 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CS 15, Visual Basic Programming    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: CS 3.

This introductory course covers basic programming constructs and techniques using VB.Net. Students will learn how to plan, create and debug code based on Object Oriented Programming design and analysis techniques. Topics covered include Data Types, Variables, Decision Statements, Loops, Arrays Input/Output, and basics of Object Oriented Programming using Classes and Objects.

VB .NET complier software is included in course material. This course helps students pass Microsoft Certification Exams.

1638   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Pakbaz M

Above section 1638 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CS 17, Assembly Language Programming    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: CS 50.

Assembly Language allows the programmer to fully utilize all of the special features of the computer in the most efficient manner. It also aids the high-level language programmer in writing subroutines. The student will write Assembly Language programs that utilize the Intel Pentium chip architecture.

Students must have access to a Pentium-chip compatible computer system. Software included in course material.

1639   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE   Stahl H A

Above section 1639 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05. For additional information, go to http://homepage.smc.edu/stahl_howard.

CS 19, Advanced Visual Basic Programming    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: CS 15.

This course covers advanced programming techniques using Visual Basic .NET. Topics include Structures, Classes, Events, Inheritance, and Polymorphism, Overloading, Dynamic Binding, Multiple Document Interface, Windows API, Collections, and Exception Handling. Students also learn how to interface to Databases and build Web forms.

VB. NET compiler software is included in course material. This course helps students pass Microsoft Certification Exams.

1640   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Darwiche J

Above section 1640 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CS 32, Database Programming in Visual Basic.Net    3 units   

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: CS 15.

Visual Basic.Net is an object-oriented programming language that is part of the .Net Microsoft suite. It provides graphical programming environment used to create applications for Microsoft Windows and the web. This course deals with advanced topics for Visual Basic.Net. Topics include Object Oriented Programming, Database Interfaces Programming, and SQL Query Language.

VB .NET compiler software is included in course material. This course helps students pass Microsoft Certification Exams.

NEW 3392    Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Darwiche J

Above section 3392 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CS 52, C++ Programming    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: CS 50.

This course is a continuation of C language programming using the C++ superset of C. C++ offers the following enhancements to C: operator and function overloading, information hiding, inheritance, and virtual functions. C++ will be used in the context of both traditional and object-oriented programming.

Software included in course material.

1644   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE   Stahl H A

Above section 1644 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05. For additional information go to http://homepage.smc.edu/stahl_howard.

CS 80, Internet Programming    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CS 3.

This course surveys the many technologies that are used to program multitiered, client/server, database-intensive, Web-based applications. Topics include: HTML, Dynamic HTML, client-side and server-side scripting (with JavaScript, VBScript, and Perl), graphics, e-commerce, security, Web servers, databases, Active Server Pages (ASP), Common Gateway Interface (CGI), eXtensible Markup Language (XML), and servlets.

1649   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Geddes Jr J K

Above section 1649 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

1650   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Geddes Jr J K

Above section 1650 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 1.

CS 81, JavaScript and Dynamic HTML    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CS 80.

This introductory programming course teaches the fundamentals of computer programming with the JavaScript language, the standard for client-side Web programming. It offers a thorough treatment of programming concepts with programs that yield visible or audible results in Web pages and Web-based applications. It shows how to use Core and Client-Side JavaScript and the Document Object Model to build interactive, high-performance Web sites.

This course uses JavaScript which is open-source (free) software.

1651   Arrange-7 Hours    ONLINE-E   Geddes Jr J K

Above section 1651 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

CS 84, Programming with XML    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CS 80 and CS 55 or 52 or 33.

XML (Extensible Markup Language) is a flexible way to create “self-describing data” and to share both the format and content on the World Wide Web, intranets and elsewhere within an enterprise. In this advanced course, students will use XML and learn to tag and transform XML documents so that they can be processed by web browsers, databases and other XML processors. With the industry-standard SAX and DOM API standards, students will create XML applications that read, write and modify XML documents.

This course assists students in passing Microsoft Certification Exams.

1652   Arrange-12 Hours    ONLINE   Stahl H A

Above section 1652 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05. For additional information go to http://homepage.smc.edu/stahl_howard.

CS 85 PHP Programming    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CS 81.

This course teaches how to design and write applications that extend Web servers. These applications process data submitted from Web forms and access back-end databases to dynamically generate Web pages. This course covers the PHP server-side technology. PHP, which stands for “PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor” is a widely-used, Open Source, general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web development and can be embedded into HTML.

This course uses PHP and MySQL which are open-source (free) software.

1653   Arrange-12 Hours    ONLINE-E   Geddes Jr J K

Above section 1653 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

COUNS 20, Student Success Seminar    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course provides an exploration of intellectual, psychological, social, and physical factors that impact lifelong learning, well being, and success. Topics include motivation and self-efficacy; critical thinking and effective study strategies; health issues and lifestyle choices; relating to others in a diverse world; effective written and oral communication; time management; career exploration; and transfer and educational planning.

1598   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Seiden J

1599   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Seiden J

1600   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Seiden J

1601   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hall T T

1602   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hall T T

1603   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hall T T

ECE 2, Early Childhood Education Program    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 11.

This course is for students interested in exploring a career in the field of early childhood education. The course traces the history and scope of programs for infants, toddlers and young children and lays the foundation for understanding the common denominators in quality early childhood experiences. It involves students in a series of visits and observations in a wide variety of early childhood programs and other natural environmental settings, thus providing students with knowledge of developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive practices. The course also covers issues pertaining to infants and young children with special needs, and helps students acquire skills that make them better observers of individual differences in young children. Education and licensing requirements for such programs are explored with a view toward helping the student identify career goals.

1712   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Pourroy D M

Above section 1712 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

ECE 9, Introduction to School-Age Child Care    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 11.

This introductory course in programs for school-age child care directly addresses the curriculum needs of children participating in before and after school programs including, but not limited to, activities relating to early literacy and early math skills. This course reviews developmental stages and tasks for early and middle childhood and covers appropriate activities for children between the ages of four and twelve with an emphasis on homework completion for the older child. In addition, through lecture, class discussion, and student presentations, relevant state regulations, community resources, multi-cultural perspective, nutrition/behavior relationships, behavior management, and staff development objectives are covered. By the end of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to function in all aspects of a school-age child care program.

1716   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Manson L J

Above section 1716 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ECE 11, Home, School and Community   3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 11 or Early Childhood Education 2.

The focus of this course is the role of early childhood professionals in developing positive relationships with parents that enhance children’s healthy growth and development. The course studies patterns of family systems in contemporary society as heritage, diverse cultures and languages influence them. Issues pertaining to both typically and atypically developing infants and young children are discussed from within a culturally sensitive framework that acknowledges the unique beliefs and practices of families from diverse sociocultural backgrounds. Students will explore value of communication, the development of child advocacy skills, and the ability to use community resources to empower families and young children.

1717   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Tannatt M G M

Above section 1717 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1718   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Tannatt M G M

Above section 1718 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ECE 41, Supervision and Administration of Early Childhood Programs   3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education 2, 11, 21, 22 and Psychology 11. • Advisory: Experience as an early childhood teacher.

This course introduces Early Childhood Center supervision and administration to the experienced teacher planning to become an administrator of programs for infant, preschool and school-age programs. Basics of establishing goals, policies, job descriptions, fundraising, publicity, budgets and records will be explored. Personnel policies, staff selection, training and laws governing early childhood programs pertaining to both typical and atypical children will be emphasized. This course meets the requirements of the State Department of Social Services for directors of programs under their supervision.

1724   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Manson L J

Above section 1724 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

ECE 43, Supervision and Administration 2    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education 41.

This course builds on the content from ECE 41 and further defines the director’s role in an Early Childhood Education Center for infant, preschool and school age programs. Topics include legislative policies, fiscal management, leadership, code of ethics, assessment, staff development, and the supervisor as a change agent. This course provides an in-depth examination of the California Department of Education, Title 5, expectations and requirements pertaining to children developing typically and atypically.

1725   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Morrison M

Above section 1725 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ECE 45, Education of Exceptional Children    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This introductory course in the education of exceptional children provides an overview of laws, definitions, methodologies, trends and issues, and current research in early childhood special education (0-5 years of age.) The course covers various categories of disability, including learning and physical disabilities, autism, mental retardation, behavioral disorders, communication disorders, visual and/or hearing impairments, attention deficit disorders and giftedness. Topics are examined from a culturally sensitive, family-focused perspective that emphasizes the importance of understanding infants, toddlers and young children with special needs.

1726   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Parise W A

Above section 1726 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1727   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Parise W A

Above section 1727 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ECE 64, Child Health, Safety and Nutrition    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education 2 and/or Psychology 11; Early Childhood Education 11.

This course is designed for adults working directly or indirectly with typical and atypical children from infancy through school-age children. The class emphasizes providing and promoting a safe and healthy learning environment in both home and school. In addition, the course will provide the student with the fundamentals of sound nutrition, and the skills and knowledge to foster positive attitudes towards food, bodily processes, and normal life experiences in young children. Students will develop communication skills for working with staff, parents, infants, and young children with special needs from diverse cultural heritages.

1729   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Manson L J

Above section 1729 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1730   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Pourroy D M

Above section 1730 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ECON 1, Principles of Microeconomics   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4B (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course introduces students to the supply and demand model, the concept of elasticity, productivity, cost structures, and alternative market structures. Within the Supply and Demand framework, the class studies the impact of government intervention on equilibrium price and quantity and on consumer and producer surplus. Additionally, students are introduced to the following market structures: Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition, and Oligopoly. These alternative market structures are evaluated in terms of their implications for prices, efficiency, and the role of the government.

1749   Arrange-5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Safarzadeh M R

   9:00a-11:00a Sat   HSS 150   Safarzadeh M R

Above section 1749 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 30 to Oct 18.

1750   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Abdel-Rahman A A

Above section 1750 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1751   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Su B C

Above section 1751 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1746   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1746 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05. This online course requires access to a PC for all exams and Mac users are responsible for accessing a PC.

1747   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1747 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05. This online course requires access to a PC for all exams and Mac users are responsible for accessing a PC.

1748   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Gill H S

Above section 1748 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

1752   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Gill H S

Above section 1752 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

NEW 3471    Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Abdel-Rahman A A

Above section 3471 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ECON 2, Principles of Macroeconomics   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4B (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course introduces students to measurement of economic aggregates, economic models, and economic policy. Measures of economic aggregates include: GDP, the unemployment rate, the GDP Deflator, and the Consumer Price Index. The Great Depression is used as an introduction to macroeconomic policy. The course covers the tools of fiscal and monetary policy and their impact on aggregate demand, prices, income and interest rates. Additionally, the course introduces students to following models: Classical, Keynesian, Monetarist, and Supply Side with their corresponding policy implications and recommendations.

1764   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Brown B C

Above section 1764 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1765   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Brown B C

Above section 1765 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1768   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1768 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05. This online course requires access to a PC for all exams and Mac users are responsible for accessing a PC.

1769   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Garcia C P

Above section 1769 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05. This online course requires access to a PC for all exams and Mac users are responsible for accessing a PC.

1763   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Abdel-Rahman A A

Above section 1763 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

1766   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Safarzadeh M R

   9:00a-11:00a Sat   HSS 150   Safarzadeh M R

Above section 1766 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 13.

1767   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Su B C

Above section 1767 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

NEW 3476    Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Su B C

Above section 3476 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

EDUC 1, Career Choices in Education    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU

This course provides an introductory overview of the Early Childhood through 12th grade teaching profession. It will explore the philosophy, history and sociology of the American educational system with an emphasis on elements unique to the State of California. In addition, qualities of effective educators, elements and purposes of a professional portfolio and critical issues in diverse contemporary classrooms will be addressed. Students will record school site observations that will be archived to a professional E-Portfolio. Portfolio training will be provided within the course.

T.B. test clearance required prior to class participation

1777   Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   Talleda M L

Above section 1777 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ENGL 1, Reading and Composition 1    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 1A (English Composition) • Prerequisite: English 21B or 22, ESL 21B or Group A on the Placement Test.

This introductory course in rhetoric emphasizes clear, effective written communication and preparation of the research paper.

1839   11:15a-12:35p T   DRSCHR 204   Lynch J J

   Arrange-1.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Lynch J J

Above section 1839 is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. Above section 1839 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.

1866   2:15p-3:35p T   DRSCHR 204   Lynch J J

   Arrange-1.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Lynch J J

Above section 1866 is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet.

1875   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Aghabegian Diana E

Above section 1875 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1877   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Reichle R E

Above section 1877 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1878   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Gustin M J

Above section 1878 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1879   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Del George D K

Above section 1879 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1881   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Cramer T R

Above section 1881 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1883   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Cramer T R

Above section 1883 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1885   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Reichle R E

Above section 1885 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1876   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Aghabegian Diana E

Above section 1876 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

1880   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Del George D K

Above section 1880 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

1882   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Cramer T R

Above section 1882 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

1884   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Gustin M J

Above section 1884 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12, .

ENGL 31, Advanced Composition   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: English 1.

This advanced writing course is intended especially for English majors and other students desiring to develop rhetorical skills beyond those practiced in English 1. It stresses critical analysis and argument, and focuses on style in effectively communicating with various audiences.

2064   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Reichle R E

Above section 2064 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ENGL 48, Speed Reading and College Vocabulary   3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 1.

This course is designed for good readers who wish to increase their reading speed, comprehension, and vocabulary and to develop higher levels of competency in all college disciplines. It emphasizes comprehension of relatively difficult materials, development of versatile reading techniques, and selective use of speed reading methods.

2067   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Steeber S J

Above section 2067 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

ENGL 21B, English Fundamentals 2   3 units

• Prerequisite: English 21A or ESL 21A.

This course is the second semester of a two-semester course, English 21. It continues the review of and drill in the fundamentals of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, reading, and composition. Students applying for the AA degree must have successfully completed this course or have placed at or been waived to the A level.

English 21B and 22: maximum of 3 units applied toward the SMC AA degree.

2049   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Vishwanadha H

Above section 2049 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

ENGL 2, Critical Analysis and Intermediate Composition    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 1B (English Critical Thinking) • Prerequisite: English 1.

This course helps students to develop their critical thinking and writing skills beyond the level achieved in English 1. The course emphasizes the application of logical reasoning, analysis, and strategies of argumentation in critical thinking and writing, using literature (both fiction and non-fiction) and literary criticism as subject matter.

1926   12:45p-2:05p T   DRSCHR 201   Lynch J J

   Arrange-1.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Lynch J J

Above section 1926 is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet.

1937   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Janakos L D

Above section 1937 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1939   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Schamp J L

Above section 1939 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1940   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Longo J P

Above section 1940 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1942   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Longo J P

Above section 1942 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1944   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hassman T

Above section 1944 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1947   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hassman T

Above section 1947 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

1938   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Janakos L D

Above section 1938 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

1941   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Schamp J L

Above section 1941 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

1943   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Longo J P

Above section 1943 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

1945   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Hassman T

Above section 1945 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

1946   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Gustin M J

Above section 1946 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ENGL 10, Ethnic Literature of the U.S.   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: English 1. • Advisory: English 2.

This course satisfies Santa Monica College’s Global Citizenship requirement.

This course focuses on the literature written by and about United States’ ethnic groups, including European Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, Latinos/Latinas, Jewish Americans, and others. Students will analyze the literature and explore both the commonalities and differences among the works. The course also examines the influence of these writers on the course of American literature.

1953   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Remmes J

Above section 1953 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

ENGL 39, Images of Women in Literature   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: English 1.

This course is an analysis and discussion of the images of women in stories, novels, and poems.

2065   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Boretz M S

Above section 2065 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

ENGL 40, Asian Literature   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: English 1.

Major works of Asian literature will provide a window to the rich cultures of a fascinating part of the world. Students will be introduced to literature of at least two Asian cultures.

2066   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Vishwanadha H

Above section 2066 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

ESL 16A, The Noun System and Articles   1 unit

• Prerequisite: ESL 10 with a grade of C or better.

This course helps non-native speakers of English to understand and use the noun system (count, non-count, proper, common, singular, plural nouns) as well as possessives and modifiers, articles (“a,” “an,” “the”), and other determiners (“this,” “that,” “those”) appropriately with nouns. The course also helps students use correct verb agreement with such nouns in writing. *Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements.

2191   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Nightingale M D

Above section 2191 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ESL 16B, Using Verb Tenses   1 unit

• Prerequisite: ESL 10.

Concurrent enrollment in ESL 11A or B is recommended; however this course is open to students who place at the A or B level.

This course helps students whose first language is not English to communicate using verbs correctly. The focus of the course is correct use of verb tense forms (present, past, future, perfects, passives, modals, and conditionals). *Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements.

2193   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Nightingale M D

Above section 2193 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

ESL 16C, Sentence Structure and Punctuation    1 unit

• Prerequisite: ESL 10.

Concurrent enrollment in ESL 11A or ESL 11B is recommended.

This course helps students whose first language is not English to construct grammatically correct sentences using appropriate punctuation. Students will learn to combine sentence elements (clauses and phrases) to produce effective sentences.

2195   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Nightingale M D

Above section 2195 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

ESL 20A, Advanced Grammar Workshop 1    3 units

• Prerequisite: ESL 11A/B. • Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 21A.

This is the first half of an advanced ESL grammar course designed to increase students’ grammar and editing proficiency. Students will recognize and employ more sophisticated language necessary for the successful completion of ESL/English 21AB, English 22 and English 1.

2201   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E  Randall T

Above section 2201 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05,.

ESL 20B, Advanced Grammar Workshop 2    3 units

• Prerequisite: ESL 11AB.

This is the second half of an advanced ESL grammar course designed to increase students’ grammar and editing proficiency. Students will recognize and employ more sophisticated language necessary for the successful completion of ESL/English 21A/B, English 22, and English 1.

Concurrent enrollment in ESL/English 21A or English 21B is recommended.

2202   8:00a-11:05a F   ESL 103   Labarge M D

   Arrange-1 Hour    ONLINE-E   Labarge M D

Above section 2202 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 19 to Dec 05, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet.

2203   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Stolz P

Above section 2203 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

ESL 23, Academic Reading and Study Skills   3 units

• Prerequisite: None.

This course is a high intermediate to advanced course designed for students actively seeking to improve their study and reading skills. It concentrates on helping students improve reading comprehension, reading rate and flexibility, study skills, and note taking. Students are encouraged to take ESL 23 concurrently with ESL 21A and ESL 20A. *Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements.

2235   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Graziadei K N

Above section 2235 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05 and is recommended for, but not limited to, students in Biology and other Life Science courses.

ESL 28, Academic Vocabulary Skills    3 units

• Prerequisite: None.

This course is designed for students who wish to develop their techniques for understanding academic vocabulary and using English words idiomatically. It emphasizes context and usage of academic words from the Academic Word List (Coxhead 1998) or a similar corpus. Students will learn to comprehend and use approximately 200 new words to improve their reading comprehension, speaking, and writing skills for academic success.

2239   Arrange-4.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Randall T R

Above section 2239 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

ET 61, History of Animation    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course will explore the history of animation through its earliest beginnings to the present. In addition to the chronological order of events, this course will look at the multi-faceted aspects of this relatively modern art form. The influences of economics and social/political pressures on the art form will be examined. Included will be the study of individual animators and studios, big and small; different art techniques, materials 2D and 3D. The class will also examine the principles of movement and how they apply to the zoetrope as well as the computer.

Entertainment Technology 61 is the same as GR DES 74. Students may receive credit for one but not both.

2259   Arrange-6.5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Poirier N P

Above section 2259 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

ET 72, Career Exploration    2 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course provides an overview of various career opportunities within the entertainment industry. By examining the production and postproduction processes of the animation, internet, videogame, film and television industries, students will be able to identify potential career paths. The course will investigate the skill requirements of entry-level career positions and assist students in preparing to apply for these positions.

2260   Arrange-4 Hours    ONLINE-E   Nagel J G

Above section 2260 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17\.

2261   Arrange-4 Hours    ONLINE-E   Nagel J G

Above section 2261 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 20 to Dec 12.

GEOG 3, Weather and Climate       3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Sciences, non-lab) • Prerequisite: None.

This course is a survey of the earth’s atmosphere, with special reference to the causes and regional distribution of weather and climate. The nature and causes of winds, clouds, precipitation, and severe storms are studied. Students will learn techniques of local weather observation and prediction.

2310   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Kranz J

GR DES 34, Publication and Page Design I    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This computer course introduces students to Adobe InDesign, a page layout computer application. Students will learn to incorporate type and imagery into creative projects, such as brochures, print publications and posters.

2342   Arrange-10 Hours    ONLINE-E   Mazzara E

Above section 2342 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

GR DES 64, Digital Imaging for Design    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

Using Adobe Photoshop, this computer class teaches students how to scan, manipulate, and enhance digital images for graphic reproduction and use on the web. Includes retouching, color adjustment and color correction techniques.

Graphic Design 64 is the same course as ET 37. Students may receive credit for one, but not both.

2348   Arrange-5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Kasra M

GR DES 66, Web Design 2    3 units

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Graphic Design 65 and Graphic Design 64, or Entertainment Technology 37.

This computer-based course is focused on the successful design and implementation of web sites and builds on the concepts and fundamental techniques covered in Graphic Design 65. Students will learn different approaches and technologies in delivering online content. Topics include: Dynamic HTML, web hosts and servers, search engines, web graphics, web animation, and web authoring tools. Design issues such as effective communication, technical constraints, typography, navigation interface, and information architecture will be addressed. Students will design and create a multi-page web site utilizing advanced features of a web authoring software.

2352   Arrange-5 Hours    ONLINE-E   Cavanaugh J Y

Above section 2352 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 25 to Oct 17.

HEALTH 10, Fundamentals of Healthful Living    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course is designed to develop proper attitudes toward healthful living. Topics include developmental tasks of young adults; mental health and stress; cause and prevention of diseases; effects of alcohol, tobacco and drugs; sexuality and fertility management; aging; and environmental and health management issues.

2363   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Malasarin R

2364   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Malasarin R

HIST 1, History of Western Civilization I   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course covers the development of Western civilization from its beginning in the valleys of the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates through the Reformation. This course will acquaint students with the cultures of the Near East, Greece, and Rome; the medieval period; the Renaissance; and the Reformation.

2374   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Byrne D

2375   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Byrne D

HIST 2, History of Western Civilization II   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course is a study of Western civilization from the time of Louis XIV to the present including new philosophical concepts, literature, art forms, and social and economic development as well as political evolution.

2381   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Verlet M C

This online course requires access to a PC for all exams and Mac users are responsible for accessing a PC.

2382   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Verlet M C

This online course requires access to a PC for all exams and Mac users are responsible for accessing a PC.

HIST 11, History of the United States through Reconstruction    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) + satisfies CSU U.S. History graduation requirement • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

A survey of the United States from the colonial period to post-Civil War Reconstruction, this course addresses developments in American culture; ethnic, racial, gender, and class relations; politics and the economy. It also considers American interaction with other nations, including both foreign policy and the relationship of domestic developments to the larger history of the modern world.

2400   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Vanbenschoten W D

HIST 12, United States History Since Reconstruction    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) + satisfies CSU U.S. History graduation requirement • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

A survey of the United States from post-Civil War Reconstruction to the present, this course addresses developments in American culture; ethnic, racial, gender, and class relations; politics; and the economy. It also considers American interaction with other nations, including both foreign policy and the relationship of domestic developments to the larger history of the modern world.

2411   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   McMillen R

HIST 13, History of the U.S. after 1945    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This is a lecture and discussion course which examines and analyzes the development of the U.S. from 1945 to the present. Attention is given to the political, social, intellectual, cultural, and economic changes in American society. Such topics as the welfare state, McCarthyism, presidential power, foreign policy, consumerism and affluency, intellectuals and society, The New Frontier, the Great Society, Radicalism and popular culture, Vietnam, Watergate, and Reaganism are discussed.

2417   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   McMillen R

HIST 16, African American History   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course is a survey of African American history from Africa to the present. An emphasis is placed on the American experience and legacy of racism, and the influence of African Americans on the social, economic, and political development of the United States.

2422   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Mason K

Above section 2422 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 15 to Dec 05.

HIST 20, History of California   3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course is a survey of California history from the earliest times to the present. Attention is given to the contributions of Indian, Spanish, and Mexican cultures as well as to the political, economic, and social problems that have accompanied the rapid growth of the state in the past century.

2425   Arrange-3 Hours    ONLINE-E   Vanbenschoten W D

HIST 34, World Civilizations II    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU R