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Course Descriptions
2015-2016 Catalog
Developmental Services - Engineering
276
HORTICULTURE SKILLS II
2 units, 6 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass only)
ADVISORIES: Developmental Services 275.
This course focuses on intermediate techniques
of foliage plant care and basic design with an emphasis on
transferable employment skills. The course is designed for
students with disabilities.
277
ADAPTED COMPUTER LITERACY
2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass only)
This course provides an introduction to computers,
basic computer components and common computer
applications with emphasis on developing computer use skills
and exploring adaptations for effective computer use. This
course is designed for students with disabilities.
283 DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES:
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS OF
SOFTWARE TO READING AND WRITING
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass only)
ADVISORIES: Developmental Services 277.
This course is designed for students who need
training in use of computer technology to facilitate collegiate
reading and writing. Programs to be covered include: Dragon
Naturally Speaking, Kurzweil, Inspiration, Read Please, and
the adaptive features of Windows. Students will be expected
to complete reading and writing assignments using these
programs. This course is designed for students with disabilities
as well as students who want to improve their basic literacy
skills using technology.
ECONOMICS (ECON)
1A
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
PR ER EQU I S I T E S : Ma t h ema t i c s 2 01.
ADVISORIES: Mathematics 103, English 125 and English
126.
An introduction to macroeconomic theory and
aggregate economic analysis covering market systems, the
banking system, international economics, economic policy,
national income accounting, unemployment and inflation, and
economic growth. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID ECON 202)
1B
PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
PR ER EQU I S I T E S : Ma t h ema t i c s 2 01.
ADVISORIES: Mathematics 103, English 125 and English
126.
An introduction to micro economic theory covering
the choices of individual economic decision makers, elasticity,
scarcity, income distribution, market structure, market failure,
production and cost theory, specialization and trade, and
the role of the public sector. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID
ECON 201)
EDUCATION (EDUC)
10
INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING
3 units, 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
This course introduces students to the concepts and
issues related to teaching diverse learners in contemporary
schools, Kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12). Topics include
teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical
foundations of the American education system, contemporary
educational issues, California’s content standards and
frameworks, and teacher performance standards. In addition
to class time, the course requires a minimum of 45 hours of
structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms
that represent California’s diverse student population, and
includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and
campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. (A, CSU,
UC) (C-ID EDUC 200)
ENGINEERING (ENGR)
1
THE ENGINEERING PROFESSION
1 unit, 1 lecture hour, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
This course provides an introduction to the
engineering profession. Topics include engineering disciplines
and functions, educational and career opportunities,
engineering ethics, the engineering design process and problem
solving skills. (A, CSU, UC)