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Course Descriptions
2015-2016 Catalog
Philosophy - Physical Education
1CH HONORS ETHICS
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or 1AH.
LIMITATION ON ENROLLMENT: Enrollment in the
Honors Program.
This course is a rigorous introduction to key ethical
theories and their application to classic and contemporary
moral problems through study of four primary texts: Plato’s
Republic, Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, Kant’s Groundwork
of the Metaphysics of Morals, and Mill’s Utilitarianism. As
an honors section, the class will be conducted as a seminar
with an emphasis on student writing. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
(C-ID PHIL 120)
1D WORLD RELIGIONS
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 1A.
This course surveys the major religions of the world:
Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, Judaism,
Christianity, Islam, and selected new religious movements.
(A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
2
CRITICAL REASONING AND
ANALYTIC WRITING
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
PREREQUISITES: English 1A or equivalent.
This is a course designed to develop skills in
recognition, analysis, evaluation, and construction of
arguments beyond the level achieved in English 1A. Topics
include: the distinction between deductive and inductive
reasoning; identification of formal and informal fallacies;
structures of valid arguments; important arguments of
well-known philosophers. The central focus of the course is
instruction and practice in the argumentative essay. Students
will write a minimum of 6,000 words during the course of
the semester. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I)
4
INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: English 1A or 1AH.
This course is an introduction to basic concepts,
methods and principles of correct reasoning, with emphasis
on deductive logic. Topics include traditional categorical logic,
sentential logic including formal proof techniques, inductive
arguments, and informal fallacies. (A, CSU-GE, UC) (C-ID
PHIL 110)
6
SYMBOLIC LOGIC
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
This course introduces the concepts and methods of
modern symbolic logic. Topics include symbolization, syntax,
semantics, and natural deduction for sentential and predicate
logic. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID PHIL 210)
PHOTOGRAPHY (PHOTO)
1
BASICS OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
3 units, 3 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,
and Mathematics 201.
This introductory course covers the history and
development of the camera, photographic process and image.
Emphasis is placed on the use of the adjustable digital camera
for effective visual communication. Basic color theory and
methods for correcting digital images will be covered.
Introduction level instruction in using image editing software
for manipulating raster graphics is a component in the course.
(A, CSU-GE, UC)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
The fundamentals and techniques in the physical education
activity classes require two scheduled lab hours per week plus
a minimum of one additional activity hour per week.
Students should seek a wide experience in the various offerings
of the department; however, activity courses may be repeated
three times for credit.
1
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1 unit, 2 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126.
A course designed for students with temporary or
permanent physical limitations to improve physical fitness
levels through resistance/aerobic training activities using free/
machine weights, dyna-bands, cardio-respiratory equipment,
and stretching exercises. The following components of physical
fitness may be emphasized based on individual limitations:
muscular endurance, muscular strength, cardio-respiratory
endurance, flexibility, and body composition. (A, CSU, UC)