Fall 2023 Classes

COUNS 20, Student Success Seminar 3 unitsTransfer: UC*, CSU

• *Maximum UC credit allowed for COUNS 12 and COUNS 20 is 3 units

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, academic integrity
 and active study strategies; health issues and lifestyle choices; relating to others
 as a global citizen; written and oral communication; time management; career exploration; 
and educational planning.

Course Number: 1674  Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. MWLocation: MALBU 118Instructor: Matavao U E

ENGL 1, Reading and Composition 1 • 3 units; 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.

Course Number: 1958  Time: 9:30 - 10:50 a.m. MWLocation: MALBU 119Instructor: MEIR N K

ENGL 2, Critical Analysis and Intermediate Composition • 3 units; UC, CSU

• C-ID: ENGL 105.
• IGETC AREA 1B (English Composition- Critical Thinking) or 3B (Humanities)
• Prerequisite: English 1.

This course helps students to develop their critical thinking and writing skills beyond the level achieved in Reading and Composition 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.

Course Number: 2101  Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. MWLocation: MALBU 119Instructor: MEIR N K

MATH 54, Elementary Statistics • 4 units; UC, CSU

• C-ID: MATH 110.
• IGETC AREA 2 (Mathematical Concepts)
• Prerequisite: Math 20 or Math 18 or Math 49 or Math 50.
• Formerly Math 52.

This course covers concepts and procedures of descriptive statistics, elementary probability theory and inferential statistics. Course content includes: summarizing data; computation and interpretation of descriptive statistics; classical probability theory; probability distributions; binomial, normal, T, Chi-square and F distributions; making inferences; decisions and predictions. This course develops, analyzes, and interprets confidence intervals for population parameters, hypothesis testing for both one and two populations, correlation and regression, ANOVA, and test for independence. This course develops statistical thinking through the study of applications in variety of disciplines. The use of a statistical/graphing calculator and/or statistical analysis software is integrated into the course.

Course Number: 3312 Time: 10:30 a.m.  - 12:35 p.m. MW Location: MALBU 219Instructor: Perez R E

Course Number: 2702 Time: 12:45  - 2:05 p.m. MW Location: MALBU 219Instructor: Perez R E

COM ST 11, Elements of Public Speaking • 3 units; UC, CSU

• C-ID: COMM 110.
• IGETC AREA 1C (Oral Communication)
• Prerequisite: None.
• Formerly Speech 1.

This is a course in public speaking for students learning to prepare and deliver platform speeches. Assignments include speeches of description, exposition, and persuasion. Techniques for controlling tension, building self-confidence, and effective listening are emphasized.

Course Number: 3302 Time: 8:00 - 9:20 a.m. TTHLocation: MALBU 119Instructor: Menjivar M I

POL SC 31, Introduction to Public Policy • 3 units; UC, CSU

• IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
• Prerequisite: None.
• Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course is an introduction to public policy. The course covers core topics in American public policy and focuses on institutions, policy actors, and major theoretical models. In addition, the course covers the nature and practice of policy analysis in order to demonstrate how to employ evaluative criteria in substantive policy areas

Course Number: 3065  Time: 9:30 - 10:50 a.m. TTHLocation: MALBU 119Instructor: DAVIS SH L

PSYCH 1, General Psychology • 3 units; UC, CSU

• C-ID: PSY 110.
• IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences)
• Prerequisite: None.
• Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course is an introduction and general survey course in psychology. This course grounds the student in the epistemology of psychology as a scientific discipline, research methods, and critical analysis of research findings. Substantive psychological content includes the biological bases of behavior, perception, cognition and consciousness, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, development, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, and applied psychology.

Course Number: 3088 Time: 9:30 - 10:50 a.m. TTH Location: MALBU 219Instructor: Hausman Ozery D

DANCE 26A, Beginning Salsa Dance • 2 units; UC, CSU

This course introduces students to the movement and music of Salsa Dance and its cultural, historic, and geographic origins. The basic dance technique, musical structure, and terminology is studied along with elements of body placement, style, and characteristics of the form including turning techniques and partnering. Additionally, bachata and cha-cha-cha dance forms will also be studied in this course.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

Course Number: 1803 Time: 2 - 4:05 p.m. TThLocation: MALBU 103Instructor: Canellias L M

DANCE 26B, Intermediate Salsa Dance • 2 units; UC, CSU

• Advisory: DANCE 26A.

This Intermediate Salsa Dance course immerses students in the movement and music of Latin American social dance and its cultural, historic, and geographic origins. Intermediate levels of dance techniques, musical structure, and terminology are studied along with elements of body placement, style, and characteristics of the form including turning techniques, solo work and partnering. Additionally, intermediate levels of Bachata and Cha-cha-cha dance forms will also be studied in this course.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

Course Number: 1806 Time: 2 - 4:05 p.m. TThLocation: MALBU 103Instructor: Canellias L M

FILM 1, Film Appreciation: Introduction to Cinema • 3 units; UC, CSU

• IGETC Area 3A (Arts)
• Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
• Formerly Cinema 9.

This course will introduce the art, technology, language, and appreciation of film, exploring the varieties of film experience, film and the other arts, and the ways of viewing. Students will learn about the basic cinematic techniques and structures, including mise-en-scene and montage, use of cinematic time and space, the image, soundtrack, and the script. Consideration will also be given to analyzing the fundamentals of film production, directing, acting, and editing; how the elements of the production process are analyzed separately, then brought together to show how they create the emotional and intellectual impact of the film experience. Film examples will be screened in class.

This course is intended as a beginning course to introduce students to cinema.

Course Number: 3303 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:35 p.m. W Location: MALBU 202Instructor: Conley T

ART  10A, Design I • 3 units; UC, CSU

This is an introductory course in the theory and application of the elements of 2-D design. Assignments will focus on the following design principles: line, value, form, scale, light, logic, space, depth, texture, pattern, composition and color theory. This course is required for all art majors.

Course Number: 1181  Time: 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. WLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Badger C P

ASTRON  3, Stellar Astronomy with Laboratory • 4 units; UC, CSU

• IGETC AREA 5A

(Physical Sciences, + LAB) *Maximum credit allowed for ASTRON 1 and ASTRON 3 is one course (4 units). This survey course covers the same material as Astronomy 1, but includes a laboratory section covering hands-on astronomical activities. The laboratory portion includes observations of the sky, computer simulations, the construction of simple astronomical instruments and analyzing publicly available astronomical data from the internet. 1082 Arrange-18 Hours ONLINE Balm S P This section is Flexible and will be taught primarily through Canvas and other learning platforms that are flexible for the student’s schedule.

Course Number: 4029  Time: 6:45  - 9:50 p.m. THLocation: MALBU 203Instructor: Arias Young T

ART E15, Drawing 

This course provides a supportive atmosphere for older adults - from beginners to more advanced students - to explore and experiment with self expression through drawing. Older adult students learn drawing skills, elements of design, composition, and creativity, as well as drawing techniques for representative or stylistic effect. As well, students learn to interpret the perceived "real world" in a two-dimensional field, and to improve their observation and hand-eye coordination. The course focuses on the processes by which one makes art, exposes students to different approaches, and challenges students to think about what they are doing or trying to do.

Course Number: 9849 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. TLocation: MALBU 220 Instructor: Donon S G

ART E16, Life Drawing Studio

This course provides a opportunity for older adults to learn to see the human form and draw the anatomy of the human figure. This supportive class explores basic anatomy, movement, and skeletal structure of the figure using live models. Through demonstrations, class exercises, individual instruction, and guidance, beginning students learn basic life drawing skills, while more advanced students sharpen their skills in capturing the physical attributes of the model and expressiveness of the pose.

Course Number: 9846 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. ThLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Harrison A B

ART E19, Painting

This course enhances older adults’ artistic creativity and painting skills through positive motivation and instruction in oils and acrylics techniques that may use the palette knife for effect. Older adults learn how to select supplies and equipment, and basic elements of composition. Painting projects, demonstrations, group critiques, and discussions are used to explore two-dimensional artwork.

Course Number: 9845 Time: 1 - 3:50 p.m. TH Location: MALBU 220Instructor: Harrison A B

ART E20, Drawing and Painting

This course provides older adults with a supportive environment for instruction in drawing and painting. Older adults, from beginners to more advanced students, maintain or improve their drawing and/or painting skills in a constructive environment, and learn about space, line, value, and color in a workshop atmosphere.

Course Number: 9843 Time: 1 - 3:50 p.m. MLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Tirr C A

ENGL E27, Poetry and Fiction

This course helps older adults explore a wide variety of poetry; in particular, poetry as adventure, confirmation, and renewal. Older adults also employ selected poems as a means to examine their life experiences and discuss these experiences with their peers. This course is designed to refresh older adults’ enjoyment and increase their appreciation of poetry as a means of expression, and helps older adults explore poetry in relation to other types of literature, in particular in its use of language and imagery.

Course Number: 9848 Time: 1 - 2:50 p.m. FLocation: MALBU 219Instructor: Fox Jr R W

ENGL E28, Plays and Playwrights

 Discover the world of drama. Study theater from a literary viewpoint and learn about plots, characters and the many interpretations through comparative analysis.

Course Number: 9851 Time: 12- 2:50 p.m. ThLocation: MALBU 119Instructor: Gannen B

ENGL E30, Creative Writing

This course nurtures, revitalizes, and stimulates older adult writers who may already be producing or thinking about producing written material. The course is intended to discover, encourage, and develop untapped writing talent in older adults. It also allows older adults to develop and refine their writing and self expression skills, discuss their writing with peers, and comment on their peers’ writing in a respectful and constructive manner. The course is also a forum for older adults to share their creative voices with peers.

Course Number: 9850 Time: 9:30 - 11:20 a.m. MLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Davis C V

ENGL E33, Autobiography

This course helps older adults review and integrate the experiences that have shaped their lives, share memories with peers, and create a record of events for themselves and their families. Through this class older adults achieve a sense of pride in their accomplishments, improve their writing abilities, and express themselves in writing that can be shared with family, friends, and the public if desired.

Course Number: 9847 Time: 3 - 4:50 p.m. F Location: MALBU 219Instructor: Fox Jr R W

POL SC E00, Current Events

This course increases older adults' understanding of local, national, and international current affairs and how it affects their lives as well as the world around them. Older adults consider the political, economic, and social movements that determine domestic and foreign policies in the United States and around the world.

Course Number: 9844 Time: 9:30 - 11:20 a.m. MLocation: MALBU 202Instructor: Sarkissian R

Barre Fusion

Course Number: 59417Mon Time: 12 - 1 p.m. Location: Malbu 103Instructor: Jackline DaneshradAbove class meets on Mondays, Oct 16 to Dec 04.

Beginning Spanish - Level 1

Course Number: 59423Tue Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Malbu 119Instructor: Dighero, C Above class meets on Tuesdays, Sep 12 to Oct 17.

Salsa and Stretch

Course Number: 59418Wed  Time: 12 - 1 p.m.Location: Malbu 103Instructor: Jackline DaneshradAbove class meets on Wednesdays, Oct 18 to Dec 06.

Beginning Spanish - Level 2

Course Number: 59424Thu Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Malbu 119Instructor: Dighero, C Above class meets on Thursdays, Sep 14 to Oct 19.

Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture & Malibu Potteries Tile: Adamson House and Serra Retreat

Course Number: 59513Fri Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Malbu 202Instructor: SCHRADER, EAbove class meets on Friday, Oct 6 to Oct 13.