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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.
1004 Arrange-10 Hours ONLINE-E Halliday P D
Above section 1004 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14.
1005 Arrange-11.25 Hours ONLINE-E Resnick W J
Above section 1005 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14.
1006 Arrange-11.25 Hours ONLINE-E Halliday P D
Above section 1006 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14
1007 Arrange-11.25 Hours ONLINE-E Haig J
Above section 1007 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14
1008 Arrange-11.25 Hours ONLINE-E Demetre N J
Above section 1008 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14
1009 Arrange-11.25 Hours ONLINE-E Fitzgerald R L
Above section 1009 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14
ACCTG 2, Accounting 2 5 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • CAN: Business 4. • Prerequisite: Accounting 1.
This course continues the study of introductory financial accounting principles begun in Accounting 1 and also covers introductory managerial accounting. The financial accounting portion of the course covers the corporate form of business organization, bond financing, installment notes and other long-term liabilities, investments in debt and equity securities, international operations and the Statement of Cash Flows. Financial statement analysis and full-absorption costing for manufacturing businesses completes the financial accounting portion of the course and transitions the focus to managerial accounting and internal users rather than third party users of financial statements. Managerial accounting study includes cost accounting for special order and for mass produced goods, including just-in-time and total quality management approaches. Also studied are cost allocation among business divisions, performance measurement, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, standard costing, and decision making processes.
1012 Arrange-11.25 Hours ONLINE-E Bernstein T D
Above section 1012 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14
1013 Arrange-11.25 Hours ONLINE-E Carballo P S
Above section 1013 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14.
1014 Arrange-11.25 Hours ONLINE-E Andre J M
Above section 1014 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14.
1706 Arrange-11.25 Hours ONLINE-E Bernstein T D
Above section 1706 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14.
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.
1015 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Lu M
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.)
1016 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Lu M
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 pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other primary source GAAP and their applications to accounting for corporations. 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.
1017 Arrange-12 Hours ONLINE-E Hanson M P
ACCTG 15, Individual Income Taxes 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.
1018 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Kim J S
ACCTG 16 Taxation of Corporations, Partnerships, Estates and Trusts 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 15.
This course covers tax laws and the reporting requirements of the Internal Revenue Service as applied to corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts.
1019 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Kim J S
ACCTG 31A, Excel for Accounting 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 1 or 21.
This course entails the detailed application of accounting principles, using the Excel spreadsheet package. Topics include the use of functions and formulas of Excel with emphasis on accounting as a financial analysis tool.
This course uses Excel 2007.
1020 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Valdivia O
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 2007.
1021 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Valdivia O
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.
1022 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Shishido K M
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.
1038 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Meyer W J
1039 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Meyer W J
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.
1040 Arrange-9 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.
1054 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Mihaylovich K W
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.
1067 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Houghton J L
BIOL 3, Fundamentals of Biology 4 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5B (Biological Sciences, + LAB) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This general biology course is for transfer students who are not biology majors. Topics include basic molecular and cellular biology, genetics, the anatomy and physiology of plants, animals and humans, the diversity of life, evolution, and ecology. Current environmental issues and new developments in biological science are discussed. Laboratory experiences are integrated and stress scientific methodology and thinking. *Credit is allowed for one course from either Biology 3, 4, Botany 1. No UC credit given for Biology 3 if taken after Biology 21, 22 or 23.
1070 8:00a-11:20a MWF SCI 225 Chen T T
Arrange-7.5 Hours ONLINE-E
Above section 1070 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 course satisfies Santa Monica College’s Global Citizenship requirement.
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.
1073 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Sakurai D S
BUS 1, Introduction to Business 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course provides students 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.
1081 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Shishido L K
1082 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Shishido L K
1083 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Chandler F G
1084 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Kelly Marcella
1085 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Kelly Marcella A
BUS 5, Business Law 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • CAN: Business 8. • Prerequisite: None.
This course covers the legal rights and responsibilities of individuals, agencies, partnerships and corporations as they apply to contract law.
1089 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Sindell S M
1090 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Sindell S M
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; target marketing; green marketing; and product, pricing, promotion, and distribution strategies.
1091 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Veas S
1092 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Veas S
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 strategy and techniques.
1093 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Coplen J S
BUS 28, Marketing Promotion 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course addresses strategies marketers may use to best communicate with their customers and other stakeholders. By applying an Integrated Marketing Communications perspective to marketing promotion, all aspects of communication are pulled together, thereby providing a more complete treatment of advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, personal selling, public relations, publicity, and interactive media.
1094 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Coplen J S
BUS 32, Business Communications 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: English 1 or Business 31.
This course surveys 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 critical thinking techniques are emphasized. Focus is on effective oral and written business communications.
1097 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Soucy S H
1098 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Soucy S H
1099 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Jung D
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.
1100 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Shishido K M
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.
1101 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Shishido K M
BUS 52, International Marketing 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course focuses on marketing management problems, techniques and strategies necessary to incorporate the marketing concept into the framework of the world marketplace. This course is designed to promote an understanding of the impact that a country’s culture and environment have on the marketing mix as well as the problems of competing in markets having different cultures.
1102 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Mandelbaum A B
BUS 63, Principles of Entrepreneurship 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course covers the fundamentals of how to organize, finance, and operate a small business. Topics to be covered include business plan development, financing, legal and ethical issues, marketing, entrepreneurial team development, and business models.
1103 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Clausen A I
BUS 65, Management Principles 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course introduces the student to management concepts and strategies used by modern businesses. The course is designed to familiarize student with the accepted standards, procedures, and techniques employed by top, middle, and supervisory 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.
1104 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Babcock L G
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.
1144 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Brewer S L
1145 Arrange-9 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 multimedia course is an overview of print and broadcast journalism in the United States 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 journalists and journalism with particular focus on social class, gender and ethnicity. Critical thinking will be stressed in this course.
1149 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Munoz M E
1150 Arrange-9 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 Word 2007 and Windows XP. (Vista is aceptable for online sections)
1125 Arrange-12 Hours ONLINE-E Mantabe P
1126 Arrange-12 Hours ONLINE-E El-Khoury N R
1127 Arrange-12 Hours ONLINE-E Scott Jacqueline D
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 teaches Word 2007, Excel 2007, Access 2007, PowerPoint 2007 and Windows XP. (Vista is acceptable for online sections).
1130 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Mantabe P
1131 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Jerry G S
1132 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Jerry G S
1133 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Hammond C M
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 2007 Professional.
1134 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Bolandhemat F
CIS 38, Microsoft PowerPoint 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 1.
Through the use of PowerPoint software, skills are developed in planning, creating, formatting, enhancing and delivering presentations for business applications. Topics include audience analysis, selection of presentation media, and the creation and presentation of slides, transparencies, and posters. The use of animation, sound and other special effects, as well as Web publishing techniques, will be covered.
This course uses PowerPoint 2007.
1135 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Gross D M
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.
1136 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Bolandhemat F
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.
1137 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Darwiche J
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.
1138 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Clark G B
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.
1139 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Hammond C M
CIS 61, Fireworks 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 50.
This hands-on course provides in-depth coverage of Fireworks features. Students will learn to create and understand graphics projects and Web Vector Objects. Topics include working with Web page objects using Vector Tools, importing, modifying and creating graphics. Students will learn how to modify pixels on a Bitmap and manipulate images. This course covers masks, color, interactivity, creating animation, and creating sophisticated Web page navigation. Upon completion of this course, students will be ready to plan, build, modify, and optimize graphics designed for Web page format.
This course uses Fireworks CS 4.
1140 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E St Amant K
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.
1217 Arrange-12 Hours ONLINE-E Hurley D P
1218 Arrange-12 Hours ONLINE-E Hurley D P
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.
1219 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Darwiche J
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.
1221 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE Stahl H A
Above section 1221 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14. 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.
1223 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Stahl H A
Above section 1223 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14. For additional information, go to http://homepage.smc.edu/stahl_howard
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.
1204 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Hall T T
1205 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Seiden J
1206 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Seiden J
1207 Arrange-9 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.
1236 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Pourroy D M
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.
1239 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Tannatt M G M
ECE 46, Infant through Toddler Studies 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 11.
This course includes an overview of the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of both typically and atypically developing infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age. It will include basic principles of care giving, arrangement and accommodation of the environment; working with other staff, early interventionists, parents and the community; identifying young children with characteristics of special needs and those who may be at risk for disabilities, and making appropriate referrals; and providing culturally sensitive and consistent care. This course is designed for caregivers of infants and toddlers so that they will have greater understanding of the diverse needs and abilities of the young children they care for and to increase their knowledge and awareness of the issues that impact the youngest children’s lives in today’s families.
1240 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Manson L J
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.
1241 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Parise W A
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.
1248 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Safarzadeh M R
9:00a-11:05a Sat HSS 150 Safarzadeh M R
Above section 1248 meets for 8 weeks Jun 27 to Aug 08. The Saturday class meetings are optional for students to attend.
1249 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Su B C
1250 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Brown B C
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.
1255 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Abdel-Rahman A A
1256 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Keskinel M
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.
1280 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Hertz U L
1281 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Hertz U L
1282 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Lynch J J
1283 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Lynch J J
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.
1296 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Hassman T
1297 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Hassman T
1298 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Longo J P
1299 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Longo J P
1300 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Gustin M J
1301 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Gustin M J
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.
1306 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Remmes J
1307 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Remmes J
ESL 16C, Sentence Structure and Punctuation 1 unit
• Prerequisite: ESL 10G and ESL 10W.
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.
1361 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Nightingale M D
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.
1363 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Harclerode J E
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.
1329 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Vishwanadha H
1330 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Vishwanadha H
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.
1334 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Reichle R E
ET 3, Principles of Project Management 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Effective project management plays a key role in the execution and completion of interactive media projects. In this introductory course, students will learn step-by-step how a project develops and evolves through the project management process. Topics include planning, time management, risk management, team management, contract administration, and budgeting. Students will identify the components of a project management team, project manager roles and responsibilities, and organizational structures in interactive media. Case studies and problem solving will provide insight into practical applications of project management techniques.
1373 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Gast M W
ET 11, Computer Skills for Digital Media 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This introductory course covers the computer skills, concepts, and essential software needed to work successfully in the fields of computer animation and interactive media. Students will learn the use of general computer skills such as file organization for projects, keyboard shortcuts, using local area networks, and using proper file suffixes. Digital image concepts such as vector and rastor images, color bit depth, and pixel dimensions will be introduced. Key software applications will be covered for rastor image editing, vector image editing, audio, web browsing, and spreadsheets.
1374 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Abode Jr P J
ET 34, Web Animation I 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Advisory: Entertainment Technology 11.
This class focuses on all aspects of web animation, giving special attention to characters and graphics, as well as interactivity and light programming. Students learn the tricks of controlling file size, special approaches for importing and creating animation, and all other production techniques needed for building complete web animation projects.
1375 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Zenhari E F
ET 37, Digital Imaging for Design I 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Advisory: Entertainment Technology 11.
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.
Entertainment Technology 37 is the same course as Graphic Design 64. Students may receive credit for one, but not both.
1376 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Duganne J A
ET 38, Digital Imaging for Design 2 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Entertainment Technology 37.
Building on previously developed, advanced Photoshop skills, this course will navigate students through the more highly advanced features of the program to create and manipulate images specifically for use in multimedia, digital video, 2D animation, and 3D animation. Topics include intense and extensive investigations into alpha channel creation and development, lighting effects generation within alpha channels and layer effects, displacement and bump mapping techniques, texture mapping relating to alpha channel and creature surface decoration, and the utilization of techniques incorporating Illustrator and Photoshop together.
1377 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Duganne J A
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.
1380 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Poirier N P
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.
1381 Arrange-6 Hours ONLINE-E Nagel J G
FILM STUDIES 2, History of Motion Pictures 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
Formerly Cinema 1.
A broad survey is made of the history, theory, techniques, and development of motion pictures. The history of film as a major art form and its major artists, works, and styles are emphasized. Film examples are screened in class.
1392 Arrange-12 Hours ONLINE-E Hunt S E
Theme: History of Film Style
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.
1399 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Kranz J
1400 Arrange-9 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.
1406 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Mazzara E
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.
1409 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Kasra M
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.
1414 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Peters C A
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 beginnings in the valleys of the Tigris, Euphrates and the Nile to Europe of the 16th century. This course will acquaint students with the cultures of the Near East, Greece, and Rome; the medieval period; the Renaissance; and the Reformation. The student is introduced to the social, economic, political, and cultural (intellectual and artistic) forces that shaped what came to be known as the West.
1420 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Byrne D
JOURN 1, The News 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None. • Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This introductory course acquaints the student with journalism techniques with a focus on the newspaper medium, including broadcast and online formats. The course encourages a thoughtful awareness and critical analysis of news reporting. Theory is combined with assignments that apply the basic principles of newswriting.
1450 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Rubin S M
1451 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Rubin S M
MUSIC 32, Appreciation of Music 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3A (Arts) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course is designed for the non-major. It utilizes a broad approach to musical literature, primarily of the sixteenth through twenty-first centuries, and its place in the cultural development of Western Civilization. It provides the tools for a basic understanding of music, an awareness of the primary musical styles, comprehension of the building blocks of music, and the development of an attentive style of listening.
1548 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh A 214 Bergman J F
1549 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh MAD 116 Martin J M
Above 1549 section meets at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
1550 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE Smith J E
For additional information, go to http://www.smc.edu/music/SMCPreamble.html. Course requires purchase of a 2 CD-ROM set “OnMusic Appreciation” from the SMC Bookstore or at http://bookstore.smc.edu/. After SMC enrollment, all access to the class depends upon registration of these CD-ROMS at http://www.icubedonline.com/.
1552 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE Goodman D B
For additional information, go to http://www.smc.edu/music/SMCPreamble.html. Course requires purchase of a 2 CD-ROM set “OnMusic Appreciation” from the SMC Bookstore or at http://bookstore.smc.edu/. After SMC enrollment, all access to the class depends upon registration of these CD-ROMS at http://www.icubedonline.com/.
1553 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE Goodman D B
For additional information, go to http://www.smc.edu/music/SMCPreamble.html. Course requires purchase of a 2 CD-ROM set “OnMusic Appreciation” from the SMC Bookstore or at http://bookstore.smc.edu/. After SMC enrollment, all access to the class depends upon registration of these CD-ROMS at http://www.icubedonline.com/.
NURSNG 40, Nursing of Children 1.5 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Nursing 35, Nursing 35L, and Psychology 19 (or Nursing 19 and Advanced Placement).
Nursing 40 and 40L must be taken concurrently.
The focus of this course is to assist the nursing student in acquiring the essential knowledge and principles of pediatric nursing. The student will plan and provide nursing care to the hospitalized child with common health deviations. Preventive and safety measures appropriate to the developmental level of children are incorporated due to children being dependent-care agents. Students will utilize critical thinking/problem solving to modify therapeutic nursing interventions and communication techniques based on the developmental level of the child. Emphasis is also on health promotion, preventive measures, developmental principles, and the impact of illness on the family.
1568 Arrange-4 Hours ONLINE-E Adler E
NUTR 1, Introduction to Nutrition Science 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
Human nutrition, integrating anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and psychology, is studied in relation to wellness and degenerative disease prevention. The relationship between lifestyle choices, particularly nutrition, and health are established. Scientific information and principles provide the foundation for evaluating current concepts in nutrition and wellness for practical application in daily living.
1573 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Novak D S
1574 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Richwine D
1575 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Stafsky G B
1576 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Stafsky G B
1577 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Richwine D
OFTECH 1, Keyboarding I 3 units
Transfer: CSU
This course is designed to teach keyboard mastery by touch, improve speed and accuracy, and use Microsoft Word to create and revise business documents. Proofreading skill development is also included.
This course uses Microsoft Word 2007 in the PC (windows) environment.
1578 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Gross D M
OFTECH 22, Medical Terms and Transcription 2 3 units
• Prerequisite: Office Technology 21.
This is an advanced course in medical terms and transcription. Organized by medical specialty, reports and records transcribed include history and physical examination, operative, pathology, radiology, discharge summary, consultation, and progress notes. Emphasis is on refining transcription skills and developing a more extensive medical vocabulary. The use of medical references is also discussed.
1579 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Leiva C Y
PHILOS 1, Knowledge and Reality 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course introduces students to the analysis of various metaphysical and epistemological questions and problems in philosophy, typically including, the nature and limits of knowledge, the existence of God, the Mind-Body Problem, the Freedom vs. Determination debate, and the Absolutism vs. Relativism debate. Related topics in ethics may also be included.
1583 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Bennet S E
1584 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Bennet S E
POL SC 1, National and California Government 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) + satisfies CSU Constitution & American Ideals graduation requirement • CAN: Government 2. • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course surveys and analyzes the principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments.
1617 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Buckley A D
Above section 1617 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14.
1618 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Tahvildaranjess R A
1619 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Tahvildaranjess R A
1620 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Vaughn P
1621 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Desmond K M
POL SC 7, International Politics 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course examines the structure and operation of the international system. Emphasis is placed on the nature and sources of conflict and cooperation and issues of war and peace among states in the international system.
1625 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Buckley A D
Above section 1625 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14.
PSYCH 19, Lifespan Human Development 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4I (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.
This course traces physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development throughout the lifespan from conception through aging and dying. The impact on the individual of the family, the culture, and socio-economic factors will be a special emphasis. Theoretical understanding of lifespan issues will provide a foundation for exploration of their practical implications at each stage of development. This course is open to all and is especially geared toward health professionals.
1648 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Druker S L
SOCIOL 1, Introduction to Sociology 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • CAN: Sociology 2. • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course introduces the objective study of society and human social interaction. Emphasis is placed on both macro and micro sociological theory and methods of sociological inquiry, as well as cultural development, the process of socialization, social structure, social stratification—particularly in the areas of social class, race and ethnicity, and gender—and social change. Students are highly encouraged to complete Sociology 1 prior to enrolling in other sociology courses.
1653 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 1653 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14.
1654 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Massey R A
1655 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Massey R A
1656 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 1656 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 14.
SPEECH 5, Interpersonal Communication 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Techniques for effective interpersonal communication are studied with emphasis on developing awareness of one’s own actions and their impact on relationships. Verbal and nonverbal communication styles are analyzed and practiced in one-to-one and small group situations. Lecture, discussion, and class participation are utilized to demonstrate a variety of skills including listening conflict resolution, and the effective use of language in personal and professional interactions. In addition, exercises in body language, role playing, and self-disclosure and positive/negative thinking help students understand the power of the communication process.
1684 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Brown N A
1685 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Brown N A
SPEECH 7, Intercultural Communication 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course satisfies Santa Monica College’s Global Citizenship requirement.
This course focuses on the identification and analysis of processes and challenges of communication as affected by different cultures, especially as it affects communication among the various cultures found within the United States (e.g., African American, Asian American, Latino/a, Middle Eastern, Native American, European American and Gay/Lesbian cultures). The course focuses on the principles of communication theory as they apply to the intercultural setting with an emphasis on the effects of differences in attitudes, social organization, role expectations, language and nonverbal behavior—all of which are interrelated.
1686 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Grass Hemmert N L
1687 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Grass Hemmert N L