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Vista College 2003-2005 Catalog Supplement

Vista

Community College

A Peralta College

2003-2005 Catalog Supplement

June 2004

2020 Milvia Street Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 981-2800 www.peralta.cc.ca.us (Vista) Vista College 2003-2005 Catalog Supplement

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Vista College Catalog Supplement

The Vista Community College Catalog describes the courses, programs, and services of the College that are planned for the 2003-2005 academic years. The catalog describes most of the policies and regulations affecting students. As a student, you are responsible for becoming familiar with this information. You may obtain more current or complete information from the appropriate administrative office.

The Vista Community College Catalog Supplement is a summary of changes that the college has made in curriculum as well as other policies affecting students that have occurred since the publication of the 2003-2005 catalog.

Accuracy Statement Vista Community College endeavors to present its programs and policies to the public accurately and fairly. Those responsible for the 2003-2005 catalog supplement made every effort to ensure that the information presented is correct and up-to-date. The College reserves the right to add, amend, or repeal any rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures. The College assumes no responsibility for program changes or publication errors beyond its control.

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Contents

pg(s).

Fall 2004/Spring 2005 Calendars 4-5

Corrections, Updates, & Additions to the Vista 2003-2005 Catalog 6-12

Non-Resident Tuition Exemption

Transfer Admissions Agreement (TAA), UC-Riverside, UC-Santa Barbara

Associate Degree and Certificate Program Additions, Changes, and Revisions

American Sign Language, Associate in Arts Degree 13-14 Certificate of Completion, Recommended Two-Year Course Sequence Computer Information Systems- Computer Programming 15 Certificate of Completion Computer Information Systems- Web Programming 16 Certificate of Completion Computer Information Systems- Network Support Technician 17 Certificate of Completion Multimedia Arts- Writing for Multimedia 18 Associate in Arts Degree Multimedia Arts- Writing for Multimedia 19-20 Certificates of Completion Travel Industry- Inbound Travel, 21 Certificate of Achievement

Course Additions 22-34

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Fall 2004 Semester Calendar

August 19 Classes Begin

August 21 Saturday Classes Begin

September 2 Last Day to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund

September 4 Last Day to Add Classes

September 6 Holiday—Labor Day

September 7 Census Day

September 18 Last Day to Drop Classes without a “W”

October 15 Last Day to File Petitions for A.A. or A.S. Degree or Certificate

November 11 Holiday—Veteran’s Day

November 24 Last Day to Drop Classes with a “W”

November 24 Attendance Verification

November 25-27 Holiday—Thanksgiving

December 11 Saturday Classes End

December 13-17 Final Exams

December 17 Semester Ends

December 24-January 2 Winter Break

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Spring 2005 Semester Calendar

January 10 Classes Begin

January 15 Saturday Classes Begin

January 17 Holiday— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

January 24 Last Day to Add Classes

January 25 Last Day to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund

February 1 Census Day

February 10 Last Day to Drop Classes without a “W”

February 18-21 Holidays— President’s Weekend

March 11 Last Day to File Petitions for A.A. or A.S. Degree or Certificate

March 21-27 Spring Break

April 25 Last Day to Drop Classes with a “W”

April 25 Attendance Verification

May 20 Holiday— Malcolm X’s Birthday

May 21 Saturday Classes End

May 23-27 Final Exams

May 20 Semester Ends

May 30 Holiday—Memorial Day

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Corrections to the Vista 2003-2005 Catalog

Catalog Page Correction(s)

117 English Language and Writing- English 82 and 83 satisfy Literature Electives, not Writing Electives

147 This page should read “Certificate of Completion in Web Design/Production: Level II”

148 The Social Services Paraprofessional Associate in Arts Degree and Certificate of Completion received official approval by the State Chancellor’s Office, Fall, 2003.

153 The Spanish Certificate of Completion received official approval by the State Chancellor’s Office, Spring, 2004.

163 ANTHR 1L- there is a prerequisite or co-requisite of ANTHR 1.

171 BIOL 25- the notation “Not open for credit to students who have completed Biology 1A or 1B or 10” should be removed.

195 FREN 1B- fulfills IGETC area 3B.

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Updates and Additions to the Vista 2003-2005 Catalog

Subject Catalog Updates/Additions

CHEM Courses 175 CHEM 1A (description updated)- General principles of chemistry: Measurements, atomic theory, chemical nomenclature, chemical composition, stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solution, thermochemistry, electron configurations, periodic properties, chemical bonding, gases, liquids, solids, and solutions.

175 CHEM 1B (description updated)- General principles of chemistry: Kinetics, equilibrium, acid base equilibria, entropy and free energy, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, coordination chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry.

176 CHEM 30A (description updated)- Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry: Metric measurements, matter and energy, atomic structure, chemical nomenclature, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, nuclear chemistry, properties of liquids, solids, solutions, acids, and bases.

176 CHEM 30B (description updated)- Introduction to basic organic chemistry and biochemistry: Hydrocarbons, organic functional groups, nomenclature, and reactions: polymers, carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, lipids, nucleic acids, protein synthesis, and metabolic pathways.

CIS Courses 176 CIS 3 (description updated)- Mathematical concepts in the context of computer applications: Algorithms and analysis of algorithms, numbering systems, logic and mathematical proofs (contradiction and induction), sets, relations and functions,

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combinatorics, graph theory, Boolean algebra, and discrete probability.

177 CIS 27- Data Structures and Algorithms. Prerequisite: CIS 25 or 26 or 36A. Mathematical concepts in the use of abstract forms of data in programming: Concepts, implementation, and applicability of different forms of data to various programming problems (change in title, pre-requisite, and course description).

177 CIS 36- CIS 36A- Java Programming Language I. Introduction to object-oriented program design: Overview of the Java programming language including developing applets for web pages and stand-alone applications (change in course number, title, and description).

177 CIS 40- Database Management. Design, implementation, and maintenance of databases: Analysis of user requirements; building tables, queries, forms, reports, and other topics (change in course title and description).

ENGL Courses 191 ENGL 201A- ENGL 259D added as course that will satisfy the prerequisite an additional to those courses already listed.

LIS Courses 205 LIS 85- Recommended Preparation- Engl 201A or appropriate placement through multiple-measures assessment, and CIS 1 or 200 or 205 or BUS 219. Introduction to the basic concepts and tools used in information research: Emphasis on how to develop a research topic, find, locate, evaluate and use information; search strategies for print and online resources including reference books, catalogs, indexes, specialized databases and the Internet

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(change in course recommended preparation and description).

MMART courses 210 MMART 110- changed to Scriptwriting and Storyboarding.

212 MMART 148A- Sound Design and Video I. Co- requisite: MMART 148LA (change in course number and co-requisite number).

213 MMART 148L- MMART 148LA- Sound Design and Video I Lab. Co-requisite: MMART 148A (change in course number and co-requisite number).

POSCI courses 220 POSCI 12- (description updated)- Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in HIST 31. Survey of economic, political and social forces behind current Middle East tensions: Examination of key current conflicts in the Middle East; analysis of the role of oil, religious and national antagonisms and the geopolitical importance of the region in twentieth century superpower policy.

TRAV courses 227 TRAV 60A- Travel Industry Resources and Procedures I (change in course title).

227 TRAV 60B- Travel Industry Resources and Procedures II (change in course title).

230 TRAV 81- Meeting Event, and Trade Show Planning. 1 unit, 1 hour lecture- Developing successful meeting, events, and trade shows for corporations and associations: Site selection, contract negotiations, transportation and housing needs, food and beverage service, program development, and other elements (change in course title, unit value, and description).

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Course Additions for IGETC, CSU GE Breadth, UCB Letters and Science, UC Transferable Courses and Vista General Education AA/AS courses:

IGETC Course Additions: Area 1: no additions Area 2: no additions Area 3: ENGL 82, 83; PHIL 16; SPAN 10A, 10B Area 4: ANTHR 13, 15; HIST 22, 23, 31, 37, 38: POSCI 2, 25: PSYCH 10, 21; SOCSC 2 Area 5: no additions

California State University General Ed. Breadth Course Additions: Area A: no additions Area B-1: no additions B-2: no additions B-3: Math 50 Area C-1: no additions C-2: English 82, 83: Phil 16: Spanish 10A, 10B Area D: ANTHR13, 15; HIST 22, 23, 31, 37, 38; POSCI 2, 25; PSYCH 10, 21: SOCSC 2 Area E: PSYCH 10

UC Berkeley Letters and Science Course Additions: Area B, 1: Arts and Literature – ART 98; ENGL 21, 33B Area B, 2: Biological Sciences – BIOL 33, 34 Area B, 3: Historical Studies – HIST 37; POSCI 25 Area B, 4: International Studies – HIST 38 Area B, 7: Social Sciences – HIST 37; POSCI 25 American Cultures Requirement: HIST 7B

UC Transferable Course Additions: ANTHR 15; ART 98; BIOL 33, 34; CIS 36B; EDUC 1; ENGL 21; HIST 31, 37, 38; POSCI 25

Vista General Education Course Additions for AA/AS Degrees: Area 1: Natural Sciences: GEOG 10 Area 2: Social and Behavioral Sciences: ANTHR 15; HIST 31, 37, 38; POSCI 25 Area 3: Humanities: MMART 121, 122B, 124 Area 4d: Oral or Written Communication, or Literature: MMART 101, 109, 112 Area 5: Ethnic Studies: HIST 19

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California Nonresident Tuition Exemption for Eligible California High School Graduates Implementation of AB 540

If you are a student, other than a nonimmigrant alien, who meets all of the following requirements, you shall be exempt from paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges, the University of California, and the California State University (all public colleges and universities in California:  Requirements:

1. You must have attended a high school (public or private) in California for three or more years. 2. You must have graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent prior to the start of the term (for example, passing the GED or California High School Proficiency exam). 3. If you are an alien student who is without lawful immigration status, you must file an affidavit with the college or university stating that you have filed application to legalize your immigration status, or will file an application as soon as you are eligible to do so.

 If you are a non-immigrant alien [for example, someone who holds an F (student) visa, a B (visitor) visa, etc.], you are not eligible for this exemption.  You must file an exemption request, including a signed affidavit, with Vista Community College that indicates that you have met all applicable conditions described above. Student information obtained in this process is strictly confidential unless the law requires disclosure. Forms are available from the Vista Admissions and Records Office.  If you are eligible for this exemption and are transferring to another California public college or university, you must submit a new request (and documentation if required) to each college under consideration.  If you are a nonresident student meeting the criteria, you will be exempt from the payment of nonresident tuition, but you will not be classified as a California resident. You will continue to be a “nonresident.”  AB 540 does not provide student financial aid eligibility for undocumented non-immigrant alien students. If you are a non-immigrant alien student, you will remain ineligible for state and federal financial aid. Students admitted under AB 540 are not ineligible for the Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver, EOPS services, and other programs that require California residency as a condition of eligibility.

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Transfer Admissions Agreements

In addition to the Transfer Admission Agreements (TAA) listed in the 2003-2005 catalog, Vista now has transfer admissions agreements with:

 UC-Santa Barbara  UC-Riverside.

For information about TAAs, please see a counselor.

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Program Additions, Changes, and Revisions

American Sign Language Associate in Arts Degree and Certificate of Completion Programs

American Sign Language is the fourth most used language in the United States. It is the major language that the American Deaf population uses.

Vista’s American Sign Language Program focuses on understanding Deaf culture, acquiring communicative skills and grammar, and understanding the communications process between the Deaf and hearing communities.

The program will prepare you to become proficient in ASL for personal or work-related use, i.e., sign language interpreter, bilingual teacher, bilingual service provider, parent of deaf children, deafened adult, or someone who must learn another language.

You must successfully complete all required ASL skill classes, except beginning ASL, at Vista.

American Sign Language Associate in Arts Degree* and Certificate of Completion

Required Courses Units

ASL 50 American Sign Language I 4 ASL 51 American Sign Language II 4 ASL 52 American Sign Language III 4 ASL 53 American Sign Language IV 4 ASL 55A History and Culture of Deaf People in America I 3 ASL 55B History and Culture of Deaf People in America II 3 ASL 57 Structure of American Sign Language 3 ASL 200B Classifiers II 2 ASL 201 American Sign Language Field Experience 3 ASL 202B Fingerspelling & Numbers II 1

Total minimum required units 31*

*For the Associate in Arts degree in American Sign Language, you must complete the General Education pattern and elective courses for an additional 29 units.

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American Sign Language Associate in Arts Degree/ Certificate of Completion Recommended Two-Year Course Sequence Beginning in the Fall Semester

You can use the following pattern to complete an Associate in Arts degree or a Certificate of Completion in American Sign Language. This is only one possible pattern. If you wish to earn an associate degree or certificate, you must participate in the Student Success Program (Matriculation), which includes assessing academic skills and developing a Student Education Plan (SEP) with a counselor. This plan will map your sequence of courses to help you complete your degree regardless of the semester you begin classes.*

1 st Semester/Fall

Course Units ASL 50AB American Sign Language I 4 ASL 55A History and Culture of Deaf People in America I 3 General Education or Elective classes for AA 8 Total 15

2 nd Semester/Spring ASL 51AB American Sign Language II 4 General Education or Elective classes for AA 11 Total 15

Summer Session ASL 200A Classifiers I 2* ASL 202A Fingerspelling & Numbers I 1*

3 rd Semester/Fall ASL 52AB American Sign Language III 4 ASL 57 Structure of American Sign Language 3 ASL 202B* Fingerspelling & Numbers II 1* General Education or Elective classes for AA 7 Total 15

4 th Semester/Spring ASL 53AB American Sign Language IV 4 ASL 55B History and Culture of Deaf People in America II 3 ASL 200B Classifiers II 2 ASL 201A American Sign Language Field Experience 3 General Education or Elective classes for AA 3 Total 15

*ASL 200A (Classifiers I, 2 Units) and ASL 202A (Fingerspelling & Numbers I, 1 Unit) are optional classes.

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Computer Programming Certificate of Completion

This program will prepare you for a career as a computer professional in job titles such as programmer, programmer/analyst, systems analyst, or software developer. The program is also recommended for professionals in other areas who want to develop computer programming skills. You may need further course work at a four-year institution for some career objectives. You should have a solid computer literacy background before entering the program as evidenced by course work such as CIS 1, CIS 5, or both CIS 200 and CIS 42A or the equivalents. This certificate is undergoing final approval by the State Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges. Final approval is expected by Fall 2004.

Required Courses Units

Fundamental Courses CIS 6 Introduction to Computer Programming 5

CIS 26 C Programming 4

Intermediate Courses (Choose 2) CIS 25 Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ 4 CIS 36A Java Programming Language I 4 CIS 20 Microcomputer Assembly Language 4 CIS 215 Introduction to Programming Using Basic 2 and CIS 216 Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic 2

Advanced Programming (Choose 2) CIS 36B Java Programming Language II 4 CIS 27 Data Structure and Algorithms 4 CIS 103 Survey of Program/Language for the Web— Continuation 4

Professional Competence CIS 81 Systems Analysis with UML 3 CIS 82 Design Patterns 4 CIS 83 Capstone Project 3 BUS 201 Business Communication 3 Total 38

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Web Programming Certificate of Completion

This program will prepare you for a career in programming for the Internet and the World Wide Web in job titles such as web programmer, programmer/analyst, software developer, and information technology professional. You should have a solid computer literacy background as evidenced by course work such as CIS 1, CIS 5, or CIS 200 and CIS 42A or the equivalents. This certificate is undergoing final approval by the State Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges. Final approval is expected by Fall 2004.

Required Courses Units

Fundamental Courses CIS 6 Introduction to Computer Programming 5 CIS 36A Java Programming Language I 4

Scripting Languages CIS 85 JSP and Servlets 4

Professional Competence CIS 81 Systems Analysis with UML 3 CIS 83 Capstone Project 3 CIS 84 Database Programming for the Web 4 CIS 101/101L Survey of Program/Language for the Web & Lab 3

CIS 103 Survey of Program/Language for the Web— Continuation 4 CIS 105 Mechanics of Web Page Design 1 MMART 130/ Survey of Digital Imaging & Lab 130L 3 BUS 201 Business Communication 3 Total 37

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Network Support Technician Certificate of Completion

This program will prepare you for employment as a technical support worker providing technical assistance and training to computer system users, investigating and resolving computer software and hardware problems for users, and answering client inquiries concerning the use of computer hardware and software. It prepares you for entry-level employment in computer technical support, including job titles such as technical support representative, help desk associate, and computer support specialist. It may also provide a career path into network administration. This certificate is undergoing final approval by the State Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges. Final approval is expected by Fall 2004.

Required Courses Units

Technical Support Core

CIS 1 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 4 CIS 86 Using Microcomputer Operating Systems 4 CIS 87 Introduction to Windows Server/Networking 4

CIS 88 Introduction to Microcomputer Hardware and Software 4 CIS 89 Introduction to Data Communications and Networking 4 CIS 91 Windows Networking and Operating System Essentials 4 CIS 206 Network Cabling 2 CIS 207 Computer Systems Troubleshooting 4 BUS 201 Business Communication 3

Electives (Choose One)

CIS 90 Fundamentals of Network Security 4 CIS 92 Fundamentals of Linux 4 Total 37

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Associate in Arts Degree – Writing for Multimedia*

A.A. Core (30 units) The following core courses are required for all Multimedia Arts A.A. students

Required Courses Units ART 41 Basic Design 2 ENGL 1A Reading & Composition 4 HUMAN 21 Film: Art & Communication 3 MMART 110 Scriptwriting and Storyboarding 3 MMART 120 Media & Communication 3 MMART 130/130L Survey of Digital Imaging for Multimedia & Lab 3 MMART 150A/150LA Digital Video Editing and Design I & Lab 3 MMART 175/175L Introduction to Animation and Authoring & Lab 3 MMART 197 Multimedia Portfolio Development 3 MMART 199 Multimedia Special Projects 3 Core Total 30

A.A. Specialization Courses Students must take the A.A. Core plus the following 15 units of specialization courses:

MMART 111A Narrative Scriptwriting I 3 MMART 112 Writing for News and Documentary 3 MMART 113 Interactive Writing for the Web and CD-ROM 3 MMART 114/114L User-centered Design & Lab 4 MMART 109 Writing for the Business of Multimedia 3 Specialization Total 16

Total minimum units required for the A.A. Degree in Writing for Multimedia: 46 units

For an Associate in Arts Degree, students must complete the General Education pattern and optional courses for an additional 15 units.

*The Associate of Arts degree and two Certificates of Completion in Writing for Multimedia are undergoing final approval by the State Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges. Final approval is expected by Fall 2004.

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Certificates of Completion – Writing for Multimedia

The Multimedia Arts Program offers two certificates of completion in Writing for Multimedia. Level I provides broad skills necessary for entry-level responsibilities in the multimedia industry. Level II provides an in-depth exploration of the specific areas of concentration in the industry.

Certificate Core (23 units) The following courses are required for all Multimedia Arts Certificate students:

ART 41 Basic Design 2 HUMAN 21 Film: Art & Communication 3 MMART 110 Scriptwriting & Storyboarding 3 MMART 120 Media & Communication 3 MMART 130/130L Survey of Digital Imaging for Multimedia & Lab 3 MMART 150A/150LA Digital Video Editing and Design I & Lab 3 MMART 175/175L Introduction to Animation and Authoring & Lab 3 MMART 199 Multimedia Special Projects 3

Writing for Multimedia Emphasis Students must take the Certificate Core plus the following:

Specialization Courses:

Level I (Complete the following 7 units): MMART 113 Interactive Writing for the Web and CD-ROM 3 MMART 114/114L User-centered Design & Lab 4

Level II (Complete Level I courses above plus 24 units from the following Specialization courses): MMART 109 Writing for the Business of Multimedia 3 MMART 111A Narrative Scriptwriting I 3 MMART 111B Narrative Scriptwriting II 3 MMART 112 Writing for News and Documentary 3 MMART 115 Advanced Storyboarding 3 MMART 116 Storytelling in Animation 3 MMART 121 Digital Culture 3 MMART 122 From Movies to Multimedia 3 MMART 124 Media Interpretation and Criticism 3

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Enhancement Courses:

Level I (Select 3 units from the list below). Level II (Complete 6 units from the list below). MMART 197 Multimedia Portfolio Development 3 MMART 198 Multimedia Project Management 3 BUS 5 Human Relations in Business 3 (or SPCH 20 Interpersonal Communication Skills) BUS 76 E-Commerce Strategies/Entrepreneurship 3

Total minimum units required for the Certificate Level I in Writing for Multimedia: 33 units Total Minimum units required for the Certificate Level II in Writing for Multimedia: 60 units

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Inbound Travel Certificate of Achievement

An emerging venue within the travel industry is inbound travel. This segment of the travel industry has grown tremendously since 9/11/01. The community advisory committee for the travel program has strongly recommended providing students training and certification in inbound travel.

Required Courses Units

TRAV 78 Inbound Travel 0.5 TRAV 64 Sales and Customer Service 3 TRAV 71A Principles of Group Travel: Introduction to Group Travel 0.5 TRAV 71B Principles of Group Travel: Tour Costing 0.5 TRAV 71C Principles of Group Travel: Tour Marketing 0.5 TRAV 71D Principles of Group Travel: Writing Effective Tour Brochures 0.5 TRAV 71E Principles of Group Travel: In-House Tour Operations 0.5 TRAV 71F Principles of Group Travel: International Tour Directing 0.5 TRAV 72 Destination Studies (choose any 3 U.S. domestic destinations) 1.5 TRAV 75 Selling Tours and Packages 0.5 TRAV 81 Meeting, Event and Trade Show Planning 1.0 TRAV 82 Hotel/Hospitality Overview 0.5 COPED 458D Occupational Work Experience in the Travel Industry 1.0 Total minimum required units 11

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Course Additions

ANTHRO 15, 3 Units CIS 20, 4 Units Male and Female: Microcomputer Assembly Anthropological Perspectives Language 3 hours lecture. Acceptable for credit: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab UC/CSU Recommended Preparation: CIS 3 or 6 A comparative approach to the or 12 or 26. Acceptable for credit: CSU study of sex roles; biological bases, Introduction to assembly language: cultural contexts, and social Input/output operations, use of files, dynamics of human sex-role program flow controls, interaction differences; anthropological with OS via interrupts, pointers and perspective for analyzing gender arrays, strings and structured pro- roles cross-culturally and in gramming and related applications. American society. 0704.00 2202.00 (AA/AS area 2; CSU area D; IGETC CIS 36B, 4 Units Java Programming Language II area 4) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab BIOL 49, 0.5-5 lecture hours Prerequisite: CIS 36A. Independent Study in Biological Acceptable for credit: UC/CSU Sciences Object-oriented program design using Acceptable for credit: CSU the Java Programming Language: Designed to permit study not Designing and programming with covered by regular catalog offerings; exceptions, threads, file input/output allows students to pursue projects (I/O); networking and graphics under faculty advisement and classes; developing codes using tools supervision. such as Java 2D API and SWING; and 0401.10 working with projects in areas such as animation. 0704.00

CIS 81, 3 Units

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Systems Analysis with UML Capstone Project 3 hours lecture. Prerequisite: CIS 5 & 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab. 6 or 26. Acceptable for credit: CSU Prerequisite: CIS 27, 36B, 81, & CIS 6 Principles of systems analysis: or 26. Techniques of analysis and design Acceptable for credit: CSU emphasizing UML in software Substantial client-specified work-like requirements analysis, and the project: Team project includes design and documentation phase of writing, analyzing, designing, software development; utilizing life implementing, testing, documenting, cycle of systems design, iterative, and presenting to client; use of and waterfall development programming and systems analysis processes, object-oriented analysis skills developed in previous courses; and design. demonstration of mastery of 0704.00 program competencies 0704.00

CIS 82, 3 Units CIS 84, 4 Units Design Patterns Database Programming 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab for the Web Prerequisite: CIS 27, 36B, & 81. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Acceptable for credit: CSU Prerequisite: CIS 6 or 26 or 36 & CIS Principles of designing robust 105. Acceptable for credit: CSU reusable object-oriented software: Web-enabled database concepts: The most common design pattern Relational database principles, strategies; enterprise program design Structured Query Language (SQL); and web services. use of client-side scripts, server-side 0704.00 scripts, and compiled server scripts. 0704.00

CIS 83, 3 Units

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CIS 85, 4 Units CIS 87, 4 Units JSP and Servlets Introduction to Windows 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Server/Networking Prerequisite: CIS 36A. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Acceptable for credit: CSU Prerequisite: CIS 86. Java Servlet and JSP technology and Acceptable for credit: CSU deployment of web applications: Introduction to Windows Server: Interactive web pages, secure access Emphasis on proper installation, to the web site, JDBC database correct implementation of features connectivity, web security, and utilities, managing resources, generation of dynamic web pages, controlling access and security, and maintenance of client session troubleshooting and network data; quick introduction to Java bean connectivity. components and J2EE. 0703.00 0704.00 CIS 86, 4 Units CIS 88, 4 Units Using Microcomputer Introduction to Microcomputer Operating Systems Hardware and Software 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: CIS 1. Acceptable for Prerquisite: CIS 1 or CIS 5 or CIS 200 credit: CSU & 42A. Corequisite: CIS 89. Micro-computer operating systems: Acceptable for credit: CSU Windows GUI vs. command line; Maintenance of personal computer using command line functions and systems in stand-alone and utilities to manage, monitor, networked environments: Build, administer, troubleshoot, repair & configure, maintain, upgrade, recover the OS, data and resources; troubleshoot and repair micro- working with files, managing computers and associated hardware directories and hard disk components; learn operating system organization ; batch file fundamentals for OS installation, programming; the Windows configuration, upgrading, system Registry and network connectivity. diagnostics and troubleshooting; 0703.00 network & Internet connectivity; preparation for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. 0703.00

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CIS 89, 4 Units CIS 91, 4 Units Introduction to Data Windows Networking & Operating Communications and Networking System Essentials 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: CIS 1 or CIS 5 or CIS 200 Prerequisite: CIS 86. & 42A. Corequisite: CIS 88. Acceptable for credit: CSU Acceptable for credit: CSU Design and implement networked Introduction to networking and data computer infrastructures based on the communications technology: Media, Windows platform: Overview of topologies, protocols, network design network architectures, cabling and and implementation and other topics protocols; installing & configuring relevant to local and wide area TCP/IP; resolving host names with networks; designing, installing, WINS/DNS, managing address maintaining, and troubleshooting small configuration with DHCP; using to medium sized LANs; preparation for NAT; routing IP; remote access the CompTIA Network+ certification services and effecting secure network exam. communications. 0703.00 0703.00

CIS 90, 4 Units CIS 92, 4 Units Fundamentals of Network Security Fundamentals of Linux 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: CIS 88 & 89. Acceptable Prerequisite: CIS 86. for credit: CSU Acceptable for credit: CSU Basic network security for Introduction to the Linux operating experienced computer support system: Overview of GNU/Linux, X personnel: fundamental network Window and the GNOME and KDE security principles; creating protected graphical user interfaces, the GNU networking environments: general Bourne again shell; bash; operating security concepts, communication system installation, security, file security, cryptography basics, systems navigation; command line infrastructure security and features using the bash shell, the vi operational/organizational security; text editor; basic networking and preparation for the CompTIA system administration activities. Security+ certification exam. 0703.00 0703.00

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CIS 103, 4 Units CIS 207, 4 Units Survey of Program/Languages for Computer Systems the Web—Continuation Troubleshooting 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: CIS 5, 101/101L & CIS 6 Prerequisite: CIS 88 & 89. or 26. Acceptable for credit: CSU Basic troubleshooting of stand-alone E-commerce web page design and networked microcomputer principles: Extend web page systems, including maintenance “functionality” with interactivity, fundamentals and problem-solving multimedia, security, and database techniques: Resolution of general capability using XML and related hardware and operating system technologies. incompatibilities and anomalies; use 0703.00 of diagnostic tools; fixing operating systems and network connectivity CIS 206, 2 Units issues; preventive maintenance; Network Cabling record keeping guidelines and the 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab role of the support technician. Preparation for entry-level employment in the network cabling 0703.00 industry as copper and fiber optic installation technicians, focusing on COUNS 24, 3 Units basic concepts of physical network College Success connectivity: Transmission media, 3 hours lecture. Recommended network cabling tools, installation Preparation: ENGL 201B. techniques and test equipment, Acceptable for credit: CSU industry standards, job safety, and Identification and development of troubleshooting, and repair. resources that facilitate college success: High-performance learning 0703.00 utilizing information organization and management, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, effective time management, learning styles and strategies and memory theory, goal setting and educational planning, and campus/community resources.

4930.10

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COUN 57, 3 Units COUN 207A, 1 Unit Career and Life Planning Career Exploration 3 hours lecture. Recommended 1 hour lecture Preparation: ENGL 201B. Career decision making: Exploration Acceptable for credit: CSU and clarification of values, skills, and In-depth career and life planning: goals to facilitate informed and Self-exploration, identifying values, realistic career choices, and interests, needs and goals, introduction to personal and development of skills for assuming occupational assessment tools. careers and lifestyles over the life span, influence of career choice on 4930.10 the quality of life and the development of a career action plan. COUN 207B, 1 Unit Designed to assist those students Career Exploration considering the transition of a career 1 hour lecture change or undecided about the Occupational assessment tools: selection of a college transfer major. Practice in networking, informational interviews, research 4930.10 on employment opportunities and trends, and resources used in job COUN 200A, .5 Units search. Orientation to College 4930.10 .5 hours lecture Information for new students: COUN 207C, 1 Unit College programs, policies and Career Exploration procedures, campus resources and 1 hour lecture assessment. Job search skills: Resumes, cover 4930.10 letters, telephone skills, and interviewing techniques. COUN 200B, .5 Units Orientation to College 4930.10 .5 hours lecture. Recommended Preparation: COUN 200A Educational planning and college success skills: Development of a Student Educational Plan (SEP) with a counselor and introduction to topics such as time management, study skills, and note-taking and test-taking techniques. 4930.10

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COUN 221, .5 Units ENGL 259A-D, 6 Units Preparing for College/University Foundations in Reading and Transfer Writing .5 – 1.0 hours lecture 6 hours lecture. Not open for credit to In-depth information and assistance students who have completed or are with the transfer process to four-year currently enrolled in English 250 or colleges and universities: Lower- English 251. division major and general Foundations in reading and writing education requirements, to prepare students for success in college/university selection, college: Reading strategies including admission procedures, application prereading, summarizing, paragraph deadlines, financial aid, and analysis, study techniques, scanning, scholarship information. Students and note taking; and writing will receive the information strategies including prewriting, necessary to develop a Student essay organization, paragraph Educational Plan (SEP) for transfer. development, sentence combining, 4930.10 editing, and proofreading.

COUN 224, 2-3 Units 4930.20 College Preparedness 2-3 hours lecture. Recommended HIST 31, 3 Units Preparation: COUN 200A & B Contemporary Middle East: Politics of Nationalism Acquisition of college success skills: 3 hours lecture. Not open for credit to Time management, good study students who have completed or are habits, effective note taking, goal-set- currently enrolled in POSCI 12. ting strategies, educational planning, Acceptable for credit: UC/CSU and use of library and other learning Survey of economic, political, and resources. social forces behind current Middle 4930.10 East tensions: Examination of key current conflicts in the Middle East; analysis of the role of oil, religious and national antagonisms and the geopolitical importance of the region in twentieth century superpower policy. 2205.00 (AA/AS area 2; CSU area D; IGETC area 4)

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HIST 37, 3 Units MMART 101, 3 Units Developing World Writing Basics for Multimedia 3 hours lecture 3 hours lecture. Acceptable for Not open for credit to students who have credit: CSU completed or are currently enrolled in Essentials of writing for Multimedia POSCI 25. Arts majors: Developing well- Acceptable for credit: UC/CSU focused prose based on established Survey of the historical evolution of conventions of grammar, developing regions of the world: punctuation, sentence structure, and Examination of their infrastructures, paragraph organization; overview political stability, economic and practical examples of writing in development, acquisition of the multimedia field. technology; analysis of ethnic 1099.00 conflicts, environmental problems, (AA/AS area 4d) and role in the global economy and MMART 109, 3 Units international community. Writing for the Business of 2202.00 Multimedia (AA/AS area 2; CSU area D; IGETC 3 hours lecture. Prerequisites: area 4) MMART 130/130L Recommended Preparation: MMART HIST 38, 3 Units 101 & ART 41. Current World Problems Acceptable for credit: CSU 3 hours lecture Development of written and Not open for credit to students who have electronic materials to pitch, propose completed or are currently enrolled in and sell a multimedia project: POSCI 20. Effective writing structure and style, Acceptable for credit: UC/CSU portfolios, prospectus packets, grant World problems with emphasis on writing, pitches, treatments, budgets, four major areas of concern: development of industry contacts. population explosion, war, ideological confrontation, and 1099.00 disparity of resources among (AA/AS area 4d) nations. 2205.00 (AA/AS area 2; CSU area D; IGETC area 4)

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MMART 111A, 3 Units MMART 112, 3 Units Narrative Scriptwriting I Writing for News and 3 hours lecture. Prerequisite: MMART Documentary 110. Recommended Preparation: 3 hours lecture. Recommended MMART 101 Preparation: MMART 101 Acceptable for credit: CSU Acceptable for credit: CSU Theory and practice of narrative Writing and producing nonfiction scriptwriting: Industry-accepted stories for news and documentary: formatting, story research/planning, Breaking news, feature stories, story structure, plot points, broadcast and multimedia formats; characters, scene development; development of sources and critical analysis of professional interview subjects, news coverage screenwriting, films; developing a analysis, hands-on projects in the full-length feature script. field, visits to local news media 1099.00 organizations and lectures by working journalists. MMART 111B, 3 Units 1099.00 Narrative Scriptwriting II (AA/AS area 4d) 3 hours lecture. Prerequisites: MMART 111A MMART 113, 3 Units Acceptable for credit: CSU Interactive Writing for the Web Advanced workshop in revising and and CD-ROM completing a professional-level 3 hours lecture. Prerequisite: MMART narrative script: Critique and 130/130L. Recommended Preparation: discussion of individual student MMART 101 & MMART 160A/160LA scripts; revision and review, Acceptable for credit: CSU professional screenplay and film Writing and design for interactive analysis; dissection of complex multimedia: The role of the writer in narrative elements such as voice, multimedia projects, overview of character, pacing; agent and process and workflow for project producer pitch and strategy sessions. development, nonlinear formats, conceiving and completing a 1099.00 multimedia project, technical considerations, narrative-based multimedia projects; history of multimedia and philosophical considerations of art, design, and narrative. 1099.00

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MMART 114, 3 Units MMART 116, 3 Units User-Centered Design Storytelling in Animation 3 hours lecture. Prerequisites: 3 hours lecture. Recommended MMART 110 & MMART 160A/160LA Preparation: MMART 110 Corequisite: MMART 114L Acceptable Acceptable for credit: CSU for credit: CSU Animated project design using Creating an interactive project storytelling elements, improvisation utilizing interviews, user profiles, and brainstorming: Developing flow charts, and structured walk- effective characters, story arcs, throughs for a client, focusing on primary and secondary action, professional principles of the user/ pacing, and layout. designer/client development process 1099.00 and logical design structures. 1099.00 MMART 121, 3 Units Digital Culture MMART 114L, 1 Unit 3 hours lecture. Recommended User-Centered Design Lab Preparation: MMART 101 3 hours lab. Acceptable for credit: CSU Corequisite: MMART 114 Analysis of the emerging digital Acceptable for credit: CSU culture within contemporary society: Practical training for development of Impact of computer use and digital multimedia skills presented in reproducibility on art, culture, MMART 114: User-Centered Design. perception, work, and social 1099.00 relations. 1099.00 MMART 115, 3 Units (AA/AS area 3) Advanced Storyboarding 3 hours lecture. Prerequisite: MMART 110. Recommended Preparation: ART 20 Acceptable for credit: CSU Storyboard visualizations of narrative and interactive scripts for live action and animation: Analyzing complex pacing, sound, camera angles, and layout to create effective dramatic structures. 1099.00

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MMART 122B, 3 Units MMART 134A, 2 Units From Movies to Multimedia Digital Printmaking I 3 hours lecture. Recommended 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab. Preparation: MMART 101 Prerequisite: MMART 131A/LA. Acceptable for credit: CSU Co-requisite: MMART 134LA. Analysis of film, animation, video, Acceptable for credit: CSU and other time-based multimedia art Introduction to digital printmaking: forms: Elements of linear and History of multiples, marketing interactive structures; history, techniques, output issues, and aesthetics, and cultural significance exploration of the creative digital of the various forms; impact of process. Materials fee required. digital technologies on production and reception of motion pictures; 1099.00 practices of analysis, interpretation, and criticism. MMART 134LA, 1 Unit Digital Printmaking I Lab 1099.00 4 hours lab (AA/AS area 3) Co-requisite: MMART 134A. Acceptable for credit: CSU MMART 124, 3 Units Practical training for development of Media Interpretation and Criticism multimedia skills presented in 3 hours lecture. Recommended MMART 134A. Preparation: MMART 101 1099.00 Acceptable for credit: CSU Writing effective media criticism and MMART 134B, 2 Units interpretative pieces aimed at Digital Printmaking II publication: Critical analysis of news 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab. and entertainment media; Prerequisite: MMART 134A &134LA. professional critical writing formats, Co-requisite: MMART 134LB. publication opportunities, standards, Recommended Preparation: ART 41. submission guidelines, research Acceptable for credit: CSU practices, resources, copyright Intermediate digital printmaking: issues, and ethics. Major projects such as bookmaking and printing on canvas; advanced 1099.00 presentation, marketing and promo- (AA/AS area 3) tional techniques; aesthetic develop- ment. Materials fee required.

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MMART 134LB, 1 Unit MMART 151B, 2 Units Digital Printmaking II Lab Digital Video Production II 4 hours lab. Co-requisite: MMART 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab. Prereq- 134B uisite: MMART 151A/LA. Corequisite: Acceptable for credit: CSU MMART 151LB. Practical training for development of Acceptable for credit: CSU. multimedia skills presented in Design for video production: Script MMART 134B. analysis from pragmatic and 1099.00 aesthetic perspectives; advanced cinematography, studio and field MMART 148B, 2 Units lighting theory and techniques, Sound Design for Video II audio composition and foley 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab. technique, appropriate microphone Prerequisite: MMART 148A/LA selection and use, art direction, and Co-requisite: MMART 148LB. location selection. Acceptable for credit: CSU Advanced practice and theory of 1099.00 sound design: Video, the internet, and live performance settings; MMART 151LB, 1 Unit advanced sound editing techniques Digital Video Production II Lab using industry-standard tools, 4.0 hours lab research/screenings of influential Corequisite: MMART 151B. sound artists and revolutionary Acceptable for credit: CSU sound technologies. Provides practical training for 1099.00 development of multimedia skills presented in MMART 151B. MMART 148LB, 1 Unit Sound Design for Video II Lab 1099.00 4 hours lab. Co-requisite: MMART 148B Acceptable for credit: CSU Practical training for development of multimedia skills presented in MMART 148B. 1099.00

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MMART 152C, 2 Units POSCI 25, 3 Units Motion Graphics and Developing World Compositing III 3 hours lecture. Not open for credit to 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab. Prereq- students who have completed or are uisite: MMART 152B/LB. Corequisite: currently enrolled in HIST 37. MMART 152LC. Acceptable for credit: UC/CSU Acceptable for credit: CSU Survey of the historical evolution of Advanced motion graphics and 2D developing regions of the world: animation for the current industry Examination of their infrastructures, standards: Compositing source political stability, economic imagery, keyframing, animating, development, acquisition of effects, masks, 3D layers, and technology; analysis of ethnic parenting; compression and conflicts, environmental problems, outputting for video and web; and role in the global economy and critical discussion and assessment of international community. work on technical, aesthetic, 2207.00 conceptual, and philosophical level. (AA/AS area 2; CSU area D; IGETC 1099.00 area 4)

MMART 152LC, 1 Unit TRAV 82, .5 Units Motion Graphics Hotel/Hospitality Overview and Compositing III Lab .5 hours lecture 4.0 hours lab. Acceptable for credit: CSU Corequisite: MMART 152C Overview of hotel operation, Acceptable for credit: CSU departments and career Practical training for development of opportunities: Sales, marketing, multimedia skills presented in front office, reservation, food MMART 152C. services, catering, bar, housekeeping, security, and maintenance. 1099.00 3009.00

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