May 20, 2024

2023-24 Catalog

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Anthropology
	ANTH 208 - Language, Culture and Society 5 CR Previously ANTH 200. Explores the role of language in culture and society. Course covers tools for analyzing language, and examines cross-cultural and cross-linguistic variation. There is a focus on cultural and social issues, such as attitudes toward regional and social dialects, correlations between social groupings and language behavior, the influence of language on thought, and the life and death of languages. Note: May be used to fulfill either Social Sciences or Humanities requirement, not both, at BC. Course Outcomes Recognize and give examples of the ways in which language and culture are integrated. Critically assess claims about the effect of language on perception and thought, in relation to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. Demonstrate basic understanding of the different levels of language structure exhibited by languages around the globe. Apply a holistic ethnographic approach to describing language use in different cultural situations. Describe how languages evolve over time, and how social and regional dialects may arise. Recognize ethnocentric statements about language and be able to explain the value of taking a comparative, relativistic approach to the study of language GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving GenEd Outcomes: Connections Cultural Diversity Find out when this course is offered
	ANTH& 215 - Bioanthropology w/Lab 6 CR A hands-on laboratory approach to human biological characteristics, non-human primates, and evolutionary forces. Major topics include human genetics, adaptation, prosimians, monkeys and apes, fossil evidence for human evolution, and the study of biological diversity in contemporary human populations. Either ANTH 205 or ANTH& 215 may be taken for credit, not both. Note: Fulfills Laboratory Science course requirement at BC. Recommended: Recommended ANTH 100 . Course Outcomes To demonstrate an understanding of the historical contexts and consequences of natural science and social science concepts developed for and directed at a holistic and comparative approach to human behavior. To recognize, identify and use the scientific method, in particular the principles of biocultural evolution, and to distinguish coherent arguments based on such principles from other claims. To show knowledge of the general elementary principles of molecular, Mendelian and population genetics and their synthesis with evolutionary explanation. To apply contemporary concepts in human biocultural variation, and distinguish such approaches from older paradigmatic formulations. To recognize behaviors found throughout the primate order with particular attention to the social ecology of primate behavior. To compare the gross anatomy of modern hominids and non-human primates and gain knowledge of their taxonomic classification. To demonstrate detailed paleoanthropological knowledge of fossil hominoids and hominids, enabling the contrast, comparison and construction of hypothetical phylogenetic interpretations of hominid lineages and the selective evaluation of competing theories of hominization. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Find out when this course is offered
	ANTH 219 - Sociolinguistics 5 CR What can you tell about people from the way they speak? This course investigates the way social factors, such as age, gender and social class, affect the way people talk. The course also addresses how social and political changes can affect the language we use. Note: Fulfills Social Science course requirement at BC. Course Outcomes Identify social factors which lead to variation in how individuals and groups use language Describe how social and political factors affect the development of languages over time, including the development of regional and social dialects, pidgins and creoles Interpret graphs and tables showing correlations between linguistic forms and social variables Analyze the causes and effects of social judgments of different dialects, taking a cross-cultural perspective, and justify taking a culturally relativistic approach to language variation Evaluate the social effects of government policies related to language around the globe, including in the areas of education, bilingualism, language maintenance and official languages Select and use appropriate methods for gathering and analyzing data to research sociolinguistic questions Relate sociolinguistic research findings to their own experiences GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Research/Information Literacy GenEd Outcomes: Connections Cultural Diversity Find out when this course is offered
	ANTH 220 - Sex, Gender and Culture 5 CR An evolutionary, comparative, and holistic approach to sex and gender from the theoretical perspective of Anthropology. Explores the concepts of sex and gender through all four sub-fields (cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics). Readings examine both non-Western and Western cultures, illustrating how ideas about sex and gender vary in different times and cultures. Recommended: ANTH 100 . Course Outcomes Identify how gender studies in the four fields of anthropology are conducted and explain the importance of such studies. Analyze the role of biological evolution in human and non-human primate sex and gender. Compare and contrast how sex and gender are studied within an archaeological context from material remains. Explain gender differences in language and communication. Conduct cross-cultural examinations of sex and gender and assess how gender is culturally and historically created. Critique androcentric biases of research on sex and gender. GenEd Outcomes: Connections Cultural Diversity Find out when this course is offered
	ANTH 222 - Environment and Culture 5 CR Investigates human and cultural systems as part of the ecosystem from the dual lenses of cultural ecology and human ecology. Cross-cultural comparisons of indigenous knowledge and cultural adaptations through time. Scientific modeling of social behaviors and long-term environmental modifications. Contemplates current environmental problems and potential solutions. Recommended: ANTH 100 . Course Outcomes Compare and contrast the histories of cultural and environmental studies and how they intersect. Convey the importance of the adaptive nature of culture as an environmental buffer. Articulate an understanding of the major theories to the study of human and environment interactions. Identify and explain the models used to describe human ecological behaviors. Discuss the theories of the evolution of social and collective human behavior. Explain and discuss the important environmental issues facing humans today, in global and cross-cultural context. GenEd Outcomes: Connections Natural Systems (Science and the Natural World) Cultural Diversity Find out when this course is offered
	ANTH 224 - Anthropology of Music 5 CR Introduction to the academic discipline of ethnomusicology. The class is built around student participation in a field project, in which students will document, analyze and report on selected regional musical cultures. Covers the history, theoretical constructs and terminology of the discipline, and the ethics and methods of field work. Recommended: ANTH 100 . Course Outcomes Exhibit familiarity with the purpose, development, theory, terminology, and practice of ethnomusicology. Describe the ways in which musical practice and aesthetic perception reflect and support their parent cultures. Discuss the relative interpretive value of major theoretical approaches in ethnomusicology. Apply the anthropological perspective in the study and analysis of distinct music cultures in a cross-cultural fashion. Describe and appreciate the variety of aesthetical viewpoints of music found in the world’s cultures. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness GenEd Outcomes: Connections Cultural Diversity Historical and Intellectual Perspectives Find out when this course is offered
	ANTH 230 - Bones, Stones, Fire and Clay 5 Delve into the earliest forms of human technology with this hands-on course that traces the evolution of tools from their earliest origins, millions of years ago up to the end of the Stone Age. Students directly engage with materials through a quarter-long project that moves through the progression of tool technologies. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 215 or ANTH 205 prerequisite/co-requisite Course Outcomes Analyze hypotheses that have been proposed to explain the development of tools in the primate order in an ecological framework. Describe the characteristics of the major tool industries found in the human archaeological record and identify the accepted species associated with each. Apply the models of cultural evolution and cultural ecology to the development of new tool industries. Create examples of the major tool industries found in the human fossil record using similar techniques. Describe the sciences behind the production and function of the tools found in the human fossil record. Describe tool making traditions in modern human cultures and how they compare to fossil record tool making traditions. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Find out when this course is offered
	ANTH 232 - Film and Culture 5 CR Documentary films are a popular way to examine real life that often rivals Hollywood. Combining the methods of film-making with the lens of anthropology offers students the perspective of visual anthropology. This field broadens your horizons by analyzing films from around the world and delving into the history, methods, and theories of the industry. Experiential learning through production of documentaries. Recommended: ANTH 100 . Course Outcomes Demonstrate knowledge of the history of cultural studies and ethnographic film-making. Explain the theories applied to the production of ethnographic films. Specify the historical, ethical, and cultural perspectives of an ethnographic film. Evaluate the criteria used to select an appropriate subject for an ethnographic film. Illustrate the relevance of perspective in the study of culture in general and ethnographic films in particular. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ANTH& 234 - Religion & Culture 5 CR A broad cross-cultural study of religion and the relationship between humans and the supernatural world. Anthropologists are focused on the relationship and the interconnections between people’s religious traditions and beliefs and other aspects of culture. This course explores religious symbols, rituals, myths, religious specialists, magic, and the supernatural. Course Outcomes Evaluate religion using academic methods, such as those used in anthropology, comparative religion, and/or religious studies. Describe and compare the doctrine, institutional structures, and ethical systems of a sample of the religions (e.g., indigenous religions, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, and/or others) while emphasizing the development of World Religions and their subdivisions. Analyze the various media (e.g., texts, music, ritual, symbolism, architecture, etc.) through which religious knowledge and belief are expressed. Explore the interplay between religious belief systems and religious practice. Evaluate relationships between religion and the social/cultural context, especially in relation to nationalism, politics, and globalization. GenEd Outcomes: Connections Historical and Intellectual Perspectives Find out when this course is offered
	ANTH& 235 - Cross-Cultural Medicine 5 CR Everyone gets sick at some point in their lives, but how this sickness is viewed and treated is a cultural phenomenon. View health, disease, sickness, and healing from a global lens through the consideration of biology, culture, and political and economic systems. Knowledge of the rapidly expanding field of medical anthropology is essential for future health practitioners for competency in dealing with diverse patients. Recommended: ANTH 100 . Course Outcomes Define the role of medical anthropology in cross-cultural studies of health and outline methods of study for cross-cultural health practices. Compare and contrast cross-culturally the definition of health, sickness and healing and the role of health practitioners. Analyze the relationship between biology, culture and social factors and their influences on health. Explain cultural adaptations to changing environments and how these variable impacts health. Critique global cultural and social patterns that affect epidemiology. GenEd Outcomes: Connections Global Citizenship Find out when this course is offered
	ANTH& 236 - Forensic Anthropology 5 CR Previously ANTH 207. Popular TV shows highlight forensics, but how accurate are they and what is this field of study? Covers the tools of the experts in analyzing crime scenes and solving mysteries. Numerous methods, including skeletal analysis, recovery of evidence, and body decomposition, all contribute to resolution of medical and legal investigations. Recommended: ANTH 204 or ANTH 205 . Course Outcomes Identify elements of human skeletal and dental anatomy. Identify characteristics that differentiate the manner of death (natural causes, homicide, suicide or accident) and the principles used for estimation of time of death. Describe techniques used for biological profiling (age, sex, race, height) from skeletal remains. Describe characteristics of evidence at crime scenes, including methods of collection, preservation, analysis, class differentiation and comparison, and report preparation. Demonstrate the methods of evidence collection and evidence analysis that forensic anthropologists use in legal settings. GenEd Outcomes: Connections Natural Systems (Science and the Natural World) Find out when this course is offered
	ANTH 294 - Special Topics in Anthropology 1-10 CR Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule. Course Outcomes Special topic course. Course outcomes vary dependent on selected topic Find out when this course is offered
	ANTH 298 - Seminar in Anthropology 1-10 CR Includes seminars, workshops, etc., for which college credit is offered. Course Outcomes Special topic course. Course outcomes vary dependent on selected topic Find out when this course is offered
	ANTH 299 - Individual Studies in Anthropology 1-10 CR Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Individual study course. Outcomes vary dependent on selected topic between student and teacher. Find out when this course is offered
Arabic
	ARAB 121 - Arabic I 5 CR Introduces the Arabic alphabet, numbers, and fundamentals of the vocabulary and grammar of Modern Standard Arabic. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are addressed. Interactive multimedia tools are used to develop skills in active listening and oral communication. Language learning is coordinated with exposure to Arab culture. Course Outcomes Pronounce sounds, letters, and words using the modern standard Arabic alphabet, mastering the Arabic letters in both the written and the phonetic forms Apply simple grammatical structures to daily communication; describing people, places, and things and common interpersonal transactions and protocols, using courtesy phrases and formal and informal address Identify and discuss components of Arabic culture: history, geography, living space, social interactions, and various Arabic dialects Distinguish both verbal and nominal genders and understand that Arabic is a verb based language. (trilateral root) Write simple paragraphs using the present tense, some prepositions, and simple agreement between nouns and adjectives. Comprehend meaning and understand new words in context GenEd Outcomes: Communication Listening and Speaking Writing Find out when this course is offered
	ARAB 122 - Arabic II 5 CR Continues ARAB 121 . Prerequisite(s): ARAB 121 or permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Correctly use most of the basic forms and grammatical structures of Modern Standard Arabic, including pronouns, noun-verb agreement, the parts of speech, numbering system, past and present tenses, the comparative form, the negative form Comprehend the basic verbal and nominal structures of Arabic sentences, correctly conjugating verbs in past, present, and future tenses. Formulate complex sentences in Arabic in writing, comprehend them when spoken, and converse with adequate vocabulary on topics such as university life, home life, hobbies, and music using both affirmative and negative sentences Use the Nisba adjective and the Nisba cases of the noun to talk about nationality and origins and to describe feelings and moods. Use the Idafa construction to differentiate between possessing inanimate and animate (brother, sister, pets, etc.) objects Correctly use possessive, demonstrative and independent pronouns, in their singular and plural forms Deduce meaning from new words based on their verb root. Describe basic differences between Arab culture and American and day-to-day details of life in the Middle East GenEd Outcomes: Communication Listening and Speaking Writing Find out when this course is offered
	ARAB 123 - Arabic III 5 CR Continues ARAB 121 . Prerequisite(s): ARAB 121 or permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Correctly use advanced Arabic grammar and words (gerund and verbal sentences, irregular verbs, conditional tense, verbal nouns, and the imperative) Comprehend and actively participate in complex conversations about daily life situations and basic intellectual topics (religion, politics, culture, etc.) Read Arabic material of limited complexity and carry out written transactions and simple correspondence connected to daily life; write notes, short letters, journals and compositions describing an event or personal experience Correctly use more complex forms and grammatical structures of Modern Standard Arabic, including the imperative mood Read and comprehend text without the diacritical marks using Kana and its sisters and Inna and its sisters to navigate the text Correctly use the passive voice, negating verbs in both the present and the past tense, and negating nouns Use the Arabic dictionary and explain how it differs from the English one Identify basic cultural information introduced in theme-specific vocabulary, photographs, and authentic video material centered on the Arabic-speaking world as well as explain, in English, culturally-embedded ways of thinking, behaving and seeing the world expressed in the Arabic-speaking world, and how these new insights inform your perspective on your own culture GenEd Outcomes: Communication Listening and Speaking Writing Find out when this course is offered
	ARAB 194 - Special Topics Arabic 1-5 CR Allows specialized or in-depth study of subjects related to Arabic language and culture. Course Outcomes Course outlines and outcomes are determined by the instructor at the time the individual course is offered. Find out when this course is offered
Art Declared art majors - students whose focus is in the studio arts (painting, photography, etc.) or commercial art should take the courses outlined as follows: First-Year Foundation Courses ART 101 , ART 108 , ART 110 , ART 111 , ART 112 , ART 120 , Second-Year: ART 201 , ART 202 , ART 203 , and 1 credit of studio courses. Students who plan to transfer to a university or art school should see an art advisor for detailed schedule planning as early as possible. Prerequisite: Students should be aware that many courses have prerequisites that must be followed in all cases. Admission to advanced studio courses is dependent upon the successful completion of both foundation and basic studio course work. Check with your advisor or instructor to make certain you have met the prerequisites. Transferability: Students in doubt about transferability of art courses from other college and art schools to Bellevue College should check with and advisor in the Art Department. Retention of student work: The College reserves the right to retain, from each student, as many as three items from each class each quarter without monetary compensation. An asterisk (*) indicates a performance class. Use of performance classes in the distribution area of the Arts & Science transfer degree is limited to 5 credits.
	ART 101 - Modern Architecture and Design 5 CR Examines the design environment and how its various components interrelate. Students review the fields of architecture, planning, landscape, industrial, and interior design and learn the history of design movements, styles, and noted designers since 1850. Course Outcomes Identify certain technological innovations of the 19th and 20th centuries and describe how they have changed architecture, industrial design and the urban environment. Identify certain American and European design styles of the past 150 years (as seen in selected visual images) and list characteristics of each style. Identify works and list characteristics of select designers and architects studied in the course. Describe the relationship of certain styles and ideas in related fields of design (landscape design, interior design, industrial design, etc.) where indicated in the syllabus. Locate certain design and architecture periodicals in the library and explain how they relate to the course and various design professions. Show use of the Art Index and/or electronic search programs to find periodical articles on a topic related to the course (i.e. lighting, computers, Olmsted, Frank Lloyd Wright, etc.) Learn how to develop a short bibliography (using correct form) from topics discovered in the outcome above. Define design and architectural terms provided on a vocabulary list. Observe an actual building and describe various parts and details using the architectural vocabulary you have learned. Analyze the same building in terms of use, style and how it fits the area. OR research a cutting edge designer of today and do the poster project as indicated in the assignments sections GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual GenEd Outcomes: Connections Historical and Intellectual Perspectives Find out when this course is offered
	ART 103 - American Art and Architecture 5 CR This course is a broad survey of the visual arts made by American artists from the colonial era to the present. Students will examine significant artworks that include painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, and various mixed media. Using a chronological approach, we will consider diverse topics like the construction of national identity, the impact of cross-cultural exchanges as well as shifting portrayals of class, race, and ethnicity in American art. Course Outcomes Explore major artworks, artists, and artistic developments in the history of American art from the early colonial period to the present. Describe American art within the cultural and historical contexts in which it was created. Apply art historical terms, concepts, and visual elements to analyze the meaning of various American artworks. Identify shared similarities of style and subject used by American artists and the artists that inspired them. Compare significant artworks in terms of defining characteristics, meaning, function, and influence. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual GenEd Outcomes: Connections Cultural Diversity Find out when this course is offered
	ART 104 - Art as Activism 5 CR This class examines activist art from 1909 to today by exploring the relationship between the visual arts and social justice campaigns. We will explore how art speaks to us (the viewer) and how art speaks for the artist (the maker). Projects include examining significant artworks as well as creating activist art that reflects past and present global circumstances. Course Outcomes Examine the visual arts as a form of activism. Evaluate themes reflected in activist art across diverse visual disciplines. Compare different aesthetic strategies that artists have used to address the politically urgent questions of their time. Effectively research and present information pertaining to an artist discussed in the course. Analyze a significant work of activist art and create an original art work that reflects a similar message. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness GenEd Outcomes: Connections Historical and Intellectual Perspectives Find out when this course is offered
	ART 105 - Art Appreciation 5 CR Illustrates the visual components of art and artistic techniques and briefly surveys art history. Suggested for non-art majors. Course Outcomes Express a holistic view of the visual arts. Describe why art exists and why it is important to study it. Articulate reasons for and functions of art along with connections to philosophy, history, economics, literature, and many other areas. Record their reactions to works of art viewed in local galleries and museums via highly descriptive essays. Discuss works of art using the visual Elements of Style as well as various background readings, that provide knowledge of the time periods. Recognize style period within Western Art. Overcome fear of art and be encouraged to visit museums as a “fun” activity that will enrich their lives. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 108 - Introduction to Hand and Power Tools 2 CR Teaches the safe use of hand and power tools in the wood shop. Class format includes lectures, demonstrations, practice, and testing. Course Outcomes Implement shop and tool safety protocol, and identify what to do in the case of a safety or injury event. Demonstrate measuring skills using the fraction system. Demonstrate the safe and proper use and application of each tool taught in the class. Demonstrate the milling process for wood through a hands-on process. Explain the materials selection process and how wood is graded, priced, and purchased. Demonstrate the ability to draw measured drawings. Identify the steps to execute the joinery methods taught in class. Demonstrate how to build a furniture piece from start to finish using measured plans. Define basic woodworking vocabulary. Find out when this course is offered
	ART 110* - Two-Dimensional Design 5 CR Introduces the elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Students practice creative problem solving in original design work. Course Outcomes Recognize and apply the basic elements of design: line, shape, texture, value, & color Recognize and apply the basic principles of design: unity/variety, balance, emphasis, scale/proportion, use of negative shape, and spatial illusion Be able to use the vocabulary of design Be able to analyze and assess how visual principles are used through group critiques Be able to analyze and solve visual design problems GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 111* - Design Color 5 CR Continues ART 110 , with emphasis on color theory. Students analyze environmental color and apply color concepts and paint techniques to their design work. Recommended: ART 110 . Course Outcomes Identify and apply the three main components of color - Hue, Value, & Intensity Identify how colors interact with one another and understand the relative nature of color Be able to analyze a given color and assess what colors (primaries with black & white) are needed to mix it Understand and employ color theory vocabulary Understand and employ color in design composition Understand and employ color theory in spatial illusion Identify how color and pigments have been generally used throughout the history of painting GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 112* - Three-Dimensional Design 5 CR Introduces use of the third dimension in design. Students work with wood, metal, etc., to create objects using mass, space, time, and light. Recommended: ART 110 and ART 111 . Course Outcomes Conceptualization; How does one-form ideas. The creative process, originality and sources. Design; Ideas becoming physical. The student will have the experience of the four basic elements of : mass, space, time, and light. Craftsmanship; The student will have the experience of working with a variety of materials. In this process the student will learn the safe operation of the tools needed to complete the task. Research; The student will learn the importance of cocumentation of the creative process. Students will develop attitudes toward creative activity that will be useful regardless of their future professions. Students will develop vocabulary, both visual and verbal to serve as the basis for constructive criticism and exchange of ideas. To establish a starting point for the student’s exploration into designing in three dimensions. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 120* - Drawing I 5 CR Teaches basic visual and drawing skills. Students use charcoal and pencil to draw objects and forms from direct observation in the studio. Course Outcomes See formal components of a subject and translate them accurately, with correct scale, proportion and contour Translate visual images with contour lines only Observe and translate light & shadow on a subject using a wide range of values Plan and determine compositional variables in a drawing Create the illusion of advanced space in a drawing through the use of atmospheric perspective Observe and translate an applicable interior space with 1 point perspective Analyze and verbally articulate drawing objectives in a formal critique/review process Create drawings using the medium of charcoal GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness Find out when this course is offered
	ART 121* - Drawing II 5 CR Continues ART 120 . Includes drawing the human figure from live models. Students gain skill in expressive drawing using various media. Prerequisite(s): ART 120 . Course Outcomes Understand and demonstrate an advanced (secondary) level of ability to use formal aspects of drawing; line quality, composition, value, spatial illusion, accurate scale/proportion in drawing from direct observation of subject matter Identify the basic proportions of the human figure Demonstrate the ability to draw the foreshortened human figure Demonstrate the ability to render the structure and form of the human hand and foot Demonstrate the ability to render the human figure from direct observation with light and shade Demonstrate the ability to use the concept of gesture to animate drawings of the figure and/or other life forms Understand and demonstrate a facility with a limited variety of drawing media; charcoal, color pastel/prismacolor, tonal papers Understand and demonstrate a sensibility towards use of expression in drawing Understand and demonstrate ability towards critical thinking and objective critique regarding drawing GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness Find out when this course is offered
	ART 150* - Introduction to Film Photography 5 CR Introduces basic camera handling, developing, printing, and composition with black-and white film. Students should own a camera with manual exposure control and must supply their own film, and photographic paper. Course Outcomes Operate a manual exposure camera. Determine the correct exposure settings for a variety of subjects. Process exposed black and white film into negatives. Operate an enlarger in the making of black and white contact sheets and prints on photo paper. Identify basic rules of picture composition. Evaluate photographs in terms of their technical control. Evaluate photographs in terms of their visual content. Articulate their motivations and conceptual intent, and evaluate the work they present in critique. Offer constructive criticism to their classmate about the work they present at critique. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 151* - Introduction to Film Photography II 5 CR The course continues in the fundamental techniques of black and white photography, which includes camera functions and use, exposure techniques, film processing, traditional darkroom printing, and presentation of work. Prerequisite(s): ART 150 . Course Outcomes Operate a manual exposure camera and select settings that produce specific results for a given situation. Print on both RC and fiber-based paper. Determine exposure by using the zone system approach. Identify faults in negative film processing. Use medium format cameras and film. Employ a variety of photo printing techniques such as contrast control and split filter printing. Identify and incorporate advanced picture composition. Identify major photographic approaches and styles. Articulate their motivations, conceptual intent, and feelings about the work they present in critique. Offer constructive criticism to their classmate about the work they present in critique. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 153* - Photography Laboratory 1 CR Provides Photography Lab privileges for students not enrolled in a 5 credit Photography class. Students with working knowledge of digital or chemistry processes gain additional practical experience through self-designed individual projects. May be repeated for a maximum of ~ 3 credits. Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Prerequisite(s): ART 150 or ART 154 Course Outcomes Outcomes are determined by individual students level of competence at the time the class is undertaken. Students will be able to demonstrate that they have extended their knowledge base and technique by the end of the class. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 154* - Introduction to Digital Photography 5 CR Introduction to digital photography as a means for artistic exploration and expression. From camera basics, to using appropriate hardware and software, to conceptual and aesthetic considerations, students develop a digital workflow. Recommended: Basic computer skills. Course Outcomes Control digital cameras Understand how cameras and light interact and apply that knowledge to improve photographs. Demonstrate comprehension and effective use of relevant software for the production of their work. Synthesize form and content using the language of design to create successful images. Evaluate the photographs of influential photographers as well as those of other members of the class. Reflect on, evaluate, and articulate their own process and intent in making their photographs. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 194 - Special Topics in Art 1-5 CR Allows specialized or in-depth study of a subject supplementing the art curriculum. Topics are announced in the quarterly schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Course Outcomes Special topics course. Outcomes will vary. Find out when this course is offered
	ART 199 - Individual Projects in Art 1-3 CR Allows an individual student to acquire or practice skills beyond the regular curriculum. Students must have appropriate foundation level skills. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Individual study course. Outcomes dependent upon topic selected between student and teacher. Find out when this course is offered
	ART 201 - History of Western Art 5 CR Surveys the history of Western art from prehistoric Europe and the ancient Near East, Greece, Rome, and early Christian through the Middle Ages. Students also learn basic art-historical terms and concepts. Course Outcomes Students will be able to recognize and identify art monuments from the Ancient World through the Medieval period. Students will know how to apply the visual “Elements of Style” to analyze the physical make up of various sculptures, paintings, architecture and artifacts and recognize various media, materials and techniques. Within each period covered students will use the skills learned in Art History 201 to recognize the defining characteristics of that period. The testing in this (and all Art History classes) proves the student’s ability to recognize and compare and contrast works of art by certain standards usually in an essay format or as part of class discussion. Students will be able to discern quality vs. mediocre work through critical analysis techniques learned in class. Students will be able to use and apply the terminology of the field of Art History. Students will recognize the importance of each piece within its culture and context as well as connecting its importance to their own time. They will recognize the diversity extant in the world of art that makes each major monument worthy of attention, preservation and appreciation. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 202 - History of Western Art 5 CR Surveys European art of the Italian and Northern Renaissance, Baroque period, and early 18th century. Course Outcomes Students will be able to recognize and identify art movements and specific artist’s works within those movements. In Art History 202 students are exposed to the painting, sculpture and architecture of the Renaissance and Baroque Periods. They will be able to apply the visual “Elements of Style” to critically analyze the quality and meaning of various works. There is more focus on individual artists in Art History 202 than in Art History 201. Students will identify certain similarities that artists of a given period all share. Students will use the techniques of critical analysis to recognize and evaluate the defining characteristics of individual artist’s work and compare and contrast these works in terms of quality, meaning, function and evolution within the artist’s time period. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 203 - History of Western Art 5 CR Surveys European and American art from the late 18th through the 21st century. Course Outcomes Students will be able to recognize and identify art movements and specific artist’s work within those movements. In Art History 203 students are able to apply the visual Elements of Style to analyze not only the works but also how traditional standards are being changed, redefined and even ignored by modern artists. Students acquire the skills necessary to probe into the background of each artist to discern the reasons for that artist’s choices. Within each style period students are trained to recognize and evaluate the defining characteristics of individual artist’s works and compare and contrast these works in terms of quality, meaning and experimentation. Students are able to recognize and accept change and innovation and become critical thinkers and judges of aesthetics. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 205 - Survey of Non-Western Art 5 CR An overview of the visual art of Asia (including India, China, and Japan), the Native Americas, Oceania, and Africa. Examines the development of the visual arts of the non-western world within unique cultural traditions as well as within certain cross-cultural contexts. Two-off campus field trips required. Course Outcomes Identify and name the formal VISUAL ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN used in making a work of art. Identify and name both general and particular STYLES of non-western art. Identify and name SPECIFIC WORKS selected as examples of non-western art styles. Name the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AND/OR CULTURAL AFFILIATION of specific works of non-western art. Identify and name the RELIGIOUS AND MYTHOLOGICAL SUBJECT MATTER of select works for non-western art. Create an actual work of art or design a room relating in materials as well as subject matter to one of the styles of non-western art covered in the course. Discuss and analyze photographic images of works of art, as viewed in class or online via slides or digital images and text(s), utilizing a vocabulary based on the visual elements and principles of design. Discuss and analyze actual works of art, as viewed first-hand on field trips to local museums and galleries, utilizing a vocabulary based on the visual elements and principles of design. Research information at a library and on-line on a chosen topic concerning non-western art and synthesize that information with classroom lectures and textbook information into a unified written paper. Appreciate the importance of both individual cultural developments as well their contributions to Global culture. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 206 - History of Photography Theory and Criticism 5 CR Examines the role photography has played reflecting and shaping culture from its emergence in the 19th century to the digital revolution currently underway. Emphasizes what it means to photograph, to be photographed, and to view photographers as part of an audience. Students make a few photographs of their own along the way (some using a cell phone). Recommended: ENGL 101 . Course Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify key figures, concepts, and movements within the history of photography. Interpret and criticize individual photographs. Describe the development of the medium from its scientific and technological perspectives. Outline examples of photography’s role in the creation and critique of culture. Criticize their own photographs and identify their role in the context of the medium. Infer possible futures of the medium as it relates to the digital revolution. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 207 - Contemporary Art 5 CR This course will introduce students to significant contemporary art from 1980 to the present day. Students will examine the social contexts in which these artworks are produced, presented, and received by the public. We will also explore different perspectives to better interpret contemporary art’s meaning and messaging. Course Outcomes Examine the roots of contemporary art within the broader topic of Art History. Articulate and differentiate specific styles within late 20th and early 21st-century art. Explore significant contemporary art and artists in their social and political contexts. Analyze the aesthetic relationships among message, material, and technical process. Acquire a working knowledge of the specialized vocabulary used in Art History. Utilize formal analysis skills to critique significant contemporary artworks. Research, analyze, and evaluate an artist or artwork related to course topics. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness GenEd Outcomes: Connections Historical and Intellectual Perspectives Find out when this course is offered
	ART 208 - Women in Art 5 CR This course explores the legacy of women as creators, subjects, and patrons in European and American art from medieval to contemporary times. Students will learn to analyze and understand the historic perception, social history, and prejudices toward women in art. We will examine art and artists through the lens of gender, race, and other major descriptors. Course Outcomes Compare diverse perspectives on art through the lens of class, sexual identity, race, societal norms, and economic concerns. Identify the contributions of women artists to the history of art from a social, cultural, and historic perspective. Apply visual elements and iconography to analyze key artworks by European and American women artists. Evaluate defining characteristics of a work in terms of style, meaning, function, and influences. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness GenEd Outcomes: Connections Historical and Intellectual Perspectives Find out when this course is offered
	ART 221* - Advanced Studio Drawing I 5 CR Provides studio experience building on objectives learned in the basic drawing courses. Prerequisite(s): ART 111 and ART 121 , and permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Understand and demonstrate an advanced of ability to use the formal aspects of drawing; line quality, composition, value, spatial illusion, accurate scale/proportion in drawing from direct observation of the human figure and various other subject matter. Understand and employ a developing sensibility using self expression in different drawing mediums. Employ and demonstrate the ability of critical thinking and objective critique regarding your own drawing and that of others. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness Find out when this course is offered
	ART 222* - Advanced Studio Drawing II 5 CR Continues ART 221 . Prerequisite(s): ART 221 and permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Understand and illustrate an advanced of ability to use the formal aspects of drawing; line quality, composition, value, spatial illusion, accurate scale/proportion in drawing from direct observation of the human figure and various other subject matter. Understand and employ a developing sensibility using self expression in different drawing mediums. Employ and demonstrate the ability of critical thinking and objective critique regarding your own drawing and that of others. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 230* - Printmaking 1 -Intaglio and Relief Printmaking 5 CR This course introduces students to two key areas of printmaking, Intaglio and Relief. Students will explore a variety of techniques associated with each area such as drypoint, etching, collagraph, linoleum block, wood block, and photo based intaglio and relief printing. Requires additional lab time outside of class. Recommended: ART 110 or ART 120 Course Outcomes Upon completion of this course students will be able to: -properly prepare and use inks and papers for printing -use printing presses, rollers, and chemicals safely and effectively -understand and utilize a variety of Intaglio processes including but not limited to; drypoint, hard-ground etching, aquatint, photographic etching, and multiple plate printing -understand and utilize a variety of Relief processes including but not limited to; linoleum block printing, wood block printing, photographic relief, reduction block printing, and multiple block prinintg -use proper curating practices including; paper handling, storing, tearing, and cutting of paper to create industry standard impressions -engage in group critique and self-reflection through both oral and written formats -contextualize the work they make within the history of printmaking GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness Find out when this course is offered
	ART 235* - Printmaking 2 - Lithography and Advanced Intaglio Techniques 5 CR This course introduces students to the process of lithgography and builds upon previosuly taught areas of intaglio techniques. Students will explore a variety of Lithographic techniques including photographic lithography, ball ground plate lithography, and stone lithography. Additional intaglio techniques taught include multiple -plate etching, softground etching, spit bite etching, and engraving. Requires additional lab time outside of class. Recommended: ART 110 , ART 120 , ART 111 , ART 230 , ART 196 Prerequisite(s): ART 230 Course Outcomes Properly prepare and use inks and papers for printing lithographic and intaglio printing Use printing presses, rollers, and chemicals safely and effectively Understand and utilize a variety of lithograhic processes including but not limited to; photo based, ball ground, and lithographic stone printing Understand and utilize a variety of advanced intaglio processes including but not limited to; softground, multiple-plate printing, spit bite, and engraving Use proper curating practices including; paper handling, storing, tearing, and cutting of paper to create industry-standard impressions Engage in group critique and self-reflection through both oral and written formats Develop a body of work to display that meets industry standards of development and production Contextualize the work they make within the history of printmaking GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness Find out when this course is offered
	ART 240* - Oil Painting 5 CR Introduces color theory and techniques for working in oils. Students learn modeling in light and shade composition. Course Outcomes Understand and demonstrate competent color mixing from a limited palette and the principles of color theory Understand and employ a basic knowledge of paint application techniques Understand and illustrate a basic knowledge of media manipulation regarding paints and companion materials Understand and illustrate basic formal concerns in painting; composition, shape, value, space, texture Understand a basic historical perspective regarding painting throughout Art History Understand and demonstrate objective critique process regarding painting GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness Find out when this course is offered
	ART 242* - Advanced Studio: Oil Painting 5 CR Continues ART 240 . Prerequisite(s): ART 111 and ART 121 and ART 240 , or permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Understand and employ a thorough skill base of color mixing and color theory Understand and demonstrate a thorough skill base regarding paint application techniques Understand and illustrate a comprehensive knowledge of formal concepts in painting Demonstrate the ability to explore a specific theme in painting Demonstrate self-direction in regards to developing a personal path in painting Demonstrate ability towards in-depth analysis and objective critique regarding painting GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness Find out when this course is offered
	ART 245* - Watercolor I 5 CR This course presents basic instruction in watercolor painting. Students use watercolor to paint objects and forms from both direct observation and imagination. Students gain skill in techniques unique to the watercolor process. Recommended: ART 120 . Course Outcomes See formal components of a subject and translate them accurately, with correct scale, proportion and contour. Translate visual images with color only. Observe and translate light and shadow on a subject using a wide range of values and color combinations. Plan and determine compositional variables in a painting. Create the illusion of advanced space in a painting through the use of atmospheric perspective. Observe and translate space the use of washes. Analyze and verbally articulate painting objectives in a formal critique/review process. Successfully execute washes and other various watercolor techniques. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness Find out when this course is offered
	ART 247* - Watercolor II 5 CR Continuation of ART 245* - Watercolor I . Provides students an opportunity to further their knowledge of drawing, painting and design beyond beginning watercolor. Recommended: ART 245 . Course Outcomes Illustrate an advanced ability to use the formal aspects of drawing and painting; line quality, composition, value, spatial illusion, accurate scale/proportion in painting from direct observation of the human figure and various subject matter. Employ a developed sensibility of self expression in watercolor. Demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking and objective critique regarding your own painting and that of others. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness Find out when this course is offered
	ART 253* - Advanced Photography 5 CR Explores advanced techniques in photography. Students will begin to develop their own work based on individual interests and contemporary issues, and practice creative solutions to visual problems, in-class critiques, and readings. Prerequisite(s): ART 206 and ART 110 , and either ART 151 or ART 254 or permission of the instructor. Course Outcomes Create a cohesive body of work in the form of a working portfolio. Gain valuable insights about the state of contemporary photography by studying contemporary issues as viewed from a historical perspective. Experimented with photographic processes. Learned to prep work for exhibition or display. Design a cohesive artist statement. Advance their ability to articulate theory and criticism of their own work and that of their peers. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 254* - Advanced Digital Imaging 5 CR Building on knowledge and skills gained in either ART 150 or ART 154 . Explores technical, aesthetic, and conceptual considerations that are driving digital imaging in the 21st century. Prerequisite(s): ART 150 or ART 154 . Basic computer skills and ownership of a DSLR recommended. Course Outcomes Control their digital cameras Understand how cameras and light interact and apply that knowledge to improve photographs. Demonstrate comprehension and effective use of relevant software for the production of their work. Demonstrate advanced camera and software control in order to create digital images rather than straight photographs. Synthesize form and content using the language of design to create successful images. Evaluate the photographs of influential photographers as well as those of other members of the class. Reflect on, evaluate, and articulate their own process and intent in making their photographs. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 260* - Basic Ceramics I 5 CR Introduces basic forming techniques of hand building and surface techniques including under glazes and glazes for earthenware and high-fire clay bodies. Students also get limited time on the wheel. Course Outcomes Students will gain the technical skill to succeed in constructing clay objects in the following hand-building methods specifically (pinch, coil, and slab) and also be able to utilize surface treatments that include slips and underglazes, low and high temperature firing glazes, and overglazes and to demonstrate these abilities in a series of projects that self focus on aspects of function and utility and/or elements of sculpture and form. They will also gain a limited understanding of historical ceramics through visuals. Find out when this course is offered
	ART 261* - Basic Ceramics II 5 CR Continues ART 260 with emphasis on wheel throwing techniques and more advanced surface techniques. Prerequisite(s): ART 260 . Course Outcomes Develop skills on the potter’s wheel which include: proper centering, opening the centered clay, pulling up, thinning and shaping, various trimming methods, throwing a foot on the vessel. Create a single thrown form based on the cylinder, a vessel form. Design and make a large thrown flat form (e.g., platter). Design and produce a multiple place setting that is well designed an coordinated. Design and make a lidded form. Design and make a multiple piece sectional form. Do more in-depth experimentation with various vitreous surface treatments: more experimentation with slips, work with engobes, experimentation with glazed and over-glazes. Understand the process of mold making. Take responsibility for at least one electric firing and participate in gas firing. Participate in class discussions and critiques. And above all, students should strive to develop their own personal identity in creating original works and exhibiting good craftsmanship. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 280* - Sculpture 5 CR Covers techniques of contemporary sculpture and applies these to individual expressions in three-dimensions. Includes guidance in composition as appropriate to individual expressive needs. Processes may vary from quarter to quarter based on specific assignments and student interest but include some or all of the following: woodworking, welding, mold making, casting in metal, plastic, and plaster, installation, and CNC milling. Course Outcomes Identify mechanical elements of artistic media as well as basic elements of style (form, color, texture, composition, etc.) in contemporary sculpture. Identify features of sculpture from various cultural periods and genres in a variety of contexts. Analyze and understand works of sculptural art in terms of quality, meaning, and use within their context. Employ a vocabulary relative to 3-dimensional design to express the worth or value of a sculpture and to analyze and explain their own works and the works of others both orally (critiques) and in writing. Explore and understand contemporary issues in sculpture pertaining to environmental or earthworks, installation art and modern perceptions of sculpture, demonstrated orally and in writing. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 281* - Sculpture II 5 CR Continuation of ART 280 , Sculpture, providing further exploration of the may processes, materials, and techniques available to contemporary sculptors. Note: Fulfills an Art concentration requirement. Prerequisite(s): ART 280 . Course Outcomes Identification of the visual elements of mass, space, time and light in sculpture and the ability to evaluate these elements in 3 dimensional works of art (visual communication). Working with materials and processes to create 3 dimensional works of art will require the student to solve visual as well as physical problems (problem solving). GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	ART 294 - Special Topics in Art 1-5 CR Allows specialized or in-depth study of a subject supplementing the art curriculum. Topics are announced in the quarterly schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Course Outcomes Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter. Find out when this course is offered
	ART 299 - Individual Projects in Art 1-3 CR Allows an individual student to acquire or practice skills beyond the regular curriculum. Students must have appropriate foundation level skills. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Individual study course. Outcomes dependent upon topic selected between student and teacher. Find out when this course is offered
Astronomy
	ASTR& 100 - Survey of Astronomy 5 CR Offers a general survey of astronomy, including the moon, planets, solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Non-mathematical approach. Classes meet in the planetarium. Either ASTR& 100 (prev ASTR 101 ) or ASTR 101 (prev ASTR 105) may be taken for credit, not both. Course Outcomes Describe and explain historic milestones in the development of astronomy, including the instruments and scientific techniques astronomers have used. Describe and explain naked-eye objects and phenomena commonly observable in our sky. Describe the key features, patterns, and natural events that occur in the Solar System, including theories of its origin and evolution. Define and describe the relationships of individual elements – including atoms, planets, living organisms, stars, and galaxies – to each other and within the context of the universe’s scale, explaining how these relationships have changed from the universe’s origin throughout its evolution.. Correctly identify accepted steps and proper methodology in scientific inquiry. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Find out when this course is offered
	ASTR& 101 - Introduction to Astronomy 6 CR A general, non-math survey of topics in astronomy, including history, solar system, stars, galaxies and cosmology. Either ASTR 100 (prev ASTR 101) or ASTR& 101 (ASTR 105) may be taken for credit, not both. Course Outcomes Describe and explain historic milestones in the development of astronomy, including the instruments and scientific techniques astronomers have used. Describe and explain naked-eye objects and phenomena commonly observable in our sky. Describe the key features, patterns, and natural events that occur in the Solar System, including theories of its origin and evolution. Define and describe the relationships of individual elements – including atoms, planets, living organisms, stars, and galaxies – to each other and within the context of the universe’s scale, explaining how these relationships have changed from the universe’s origin throughout its evolution. Identify accepted steps and proper methodology in scientific inquiry, and use this methodology to reach appropriate conclusion in lab exercises. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Find out when this course is offered
	ASTR 194 - Special Topics in Astronomy 1-5 CR Covers supplementary, contemporary, or focused topics related to Astronomy. Topics are announced in the class schedule. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Special topics course. Outcomes will vary. Find out when this course is offered
	ASTR 199 - Individual Studies in Astronomy 1-5 CR Allows for special projects, student research and independent study in Astronomy by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Individual studies course. Outcomes will vary. Find out when this course is offered
	ASTR 201 - Selected Topics in Advanced Astronomy 6 CR Utilizes hands-on laboratory exercises to address selected topics in advanced astronomy. Topics include the use of telescopes and the methods astronomers use to gather data, the solar system, the evolution of stars, relativity and quantum physics, galaxies and cosmology. Nighttime telescope observing will take place weather permitting. Prerequisite(s): ASTR 100 (prev ASTR 101) or ASTR 101 (prev ASTR 105). Course Outcomes Identify telescopes by type, size, etc., relate optical properties of a telescope, locate and center visible objects, and identify and properly use telescope peripherals and accessories. Identify accepted steps and proper methodology in scientific inquiry, including organizing and synthesizing evidence, and use this methodology to reach insightful conclusions in lab exercises. Describe and explain at least 40 naked-eye objects and phenomena commonly observable in our sky. Identify and explain the relationships between stars’ properties, as well as the historic and modern methods used to ascertain those properties. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Find out when this course is offered
	ASTR 299 - Individual Studies in Astronomy 1-5 CR Allows for advanced special projects, student research and independent study in Astronomy by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Individual studies course. Outcomes will vary. Find out when this course is offered
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
	ABE 14 - College and Career Education Planning and Transitions 3 CR Education Planning and Transitions course will support students in developing their professional and academic goals. Students will explore their identities and communities, map out their professional, educational, financial, wellness, and social goals and learn about potential pathways for career and college transitions such as: I-BEST and other college pathways. Completion of this course satisfies the FYS graduation requirement.   Grading: BEdA Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Department consent is required. Course Outcomes Communicate career goals and key strategies for reaching those goals in writing or verbally. Analyze BC College Pathways with career goals. Determine steps to achieve personal goals and develop a draft educational plan. Develop multiple-paragraph narratives of how family and community expectations, personal strengths, challenges, and social systems affect personal success. Define a network of resources for academic, social, career, wellness, and financial support and identify how they will be used. Develop and practice skills to navigate effective cross-cultural interaction, student-instructor interaction, student-community interaction, student-student interaction, and self-advocacy. Develop and practice skills to interact with instructors, students, campus community, and members of other cultures, and advocate for oneself. Describe the process of reflection on their strengths, weaknesses, and growth and how individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact. Apply the reflection process to personal growth in academics, socialization, wellness, finances, and career. Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 15 - College and Career Education Planning and Transitions 3 CR Education Planning and Transitions course will support students in developing their professional and academic goals. Students will explore their identities and communities, map out their professional, educational, financial, wellness, and social goals and learn about potential pathways for career and college transitions such as: I-BEST and other college pathways. Completion of this course satisfies the FYS graduation requirement. Grading: BEda Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Department consent is required. Course Outcomes Communicate career goals and key strategies for reaching those goals in writing or verbally. Analyze BC College Pathways with career goals. Determine steps to achieve personal/goals and draft an educational plan. Develop narratives of how family and community expectations, personal strengths, challenges, and social systems affect personal success using effective techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. Define a network of resources for academic, social, career, wellness, and financial support, identify how they will be used, and apply one skill towards a career or education goal. Develop and demonstrate skills to navigate effective cross-cultural interaction, student-instructor interaction, student-community interaction, student-student interaction, and self-advocacy. Develop and demonstrate skills to interact with instructors, students, campus community, and members of other cultures, and advocate for oneself. Analyze how people reflect on their strengths, weaknesses, and growth and how individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact. Apply the reflection process to personal growth in academics, socialization, wellness, finances, and career. Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 33 - Grammar Level 3 1-10 CR Emphasizes the development of grammar knowledge and sentence construction to improve academic reading and writing. Upon completion, students will effectively construct a variety of sentence types with correct verb usage, end punctuation, and capitalization. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Use spelling rules and identify commonly misspelled words Use a variety of capitalization and punctuation rules in sentences Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences and use them correctly in sentences Use a variety of verb tenses in short sentences or paragraphs Utilize feedback on various aspects of writing to improve sentence-level accuracy Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 34 - Grammar Level 4 1-10 CR Emphasizes the development of grammar knowledge and sentence construction to improve academic reading and writing. Upon completion, students will effectively construct a variety of sentence types using a range of verb tenses, correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and quotations, while developing overall computer familiarity. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Use a variety of capitalization and punctuation rules in sentences and paragraphs Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences and use them correctly in paragraphs Use a variety of verb tenses in short sentences or paragraphs. Utilize feedback on various aspects of writing to improve sentence-level accuracy Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 35 - Grammar Level 5 1-10 CR Emphasizes the development of grammar knowledge and sentence construction to improve academic reading and writing. Upon completion, students will effectively construct a variety of sentence types using a variety of verb tenses, correct spellings, punctuation, capitalization, and quotations, while developing overall computer familiarity. Prerequisite(s): ABE orientation and avising Course Outcomes Use the rules for producing a wide range of simple, compound, and complex sentences in paragraphs Apply the rules for modals in sentences and paragraphs Apply the rules for noun clauses and reduced clauses in paragraphs Utilize feedback on various aspects of writing to improve sentence-level accuracy Develop independent proof-reading skills Communicate with students and the instructor by using on-line discussions on various writing topics Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 40 - Academic Skills Lab 1 2 CR Students work independently with instructor support to develop skills in content areas of choice such as reading, writing, math, social studies, science, GED® and technology. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes 1. Develop skills and study habits to persist and progress in ABE and HSC courses Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 42 - Adult Basic Education (ABE) Lab Level 2 1-5 CR The Basic Skills Learning Lab provides students in Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes additional opportunities to further build skills in the areas of reading, writing, and math. As well as receiving computerized assisted learning through a variety of software, students can work independently with tutors or together in small groups. Prerequisite(s): Assessment into the ABE or GED Program. Course Outcomes Read with understanding and interpret simple materials on familiar subjects (medical forms, pay stubs, job applications, etc.) and use previewing, scanning, and skimming to find specific information in short stories, flyers, etc., and demonstrate comprehension of a text by retelling it and identifying the main idea. Convey ideas in writing in complete sentences using correct capitalization, end punctuation, and apostrophes with contractions and use prewriting techniques to generate ideas, and write for personal expression. Demonstrate ability to identify place value, round whole numbers, master basic multiplication facts, divide two digit numbers, and find the average of whole numbers. Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 43 - Adult Basic Education (ABE) Lab Level 3 1-5 CR The Basic Skills Learning Lab provides students in Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes additional opportunities to further build skills in the areas of reading, writing, and math. As well as receiving computerized assisted learning through a variety of software, students can work independently with tutors or together in small groups. Prerequisite(s): Assessment into the ABE or GED Program. Course Outcomes Demonstrate ability to independently select and read with understanding real-life materials (employee manuals, letters from a child’s teacher, etc.), use appropriate reading strategies for comprehension, and identify the main idea and supporting details. Convey ideas in writing about personal short and long term goals, write for personal expression (journal writing, poetry, etc.), demonstrate appropriate use of commas, apostrophes, and colons, correct errors in spelling and punctuation, create proper compound sentences, and identify and correct fragments and run-on sentences. Demonstrate the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions, convert between decimals and fractions, and add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals. Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 44 - Adult Basic Education (ABE) Lab Level 4 1-5 CR The Basic Skills Learning Lab provides students in Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes additional opportunities to further build skills in the areas of reading, writing, and math. As well as receiving computerized assisted learning through a variety of software, students can work independently with tutors or together in small groups. Prerequisite(s): Assessment into the ABE or GED Program. Course Outcomes Read with understanding expository writing, apply reading strategies to increasingly difficult materials and persevere to read text of limited interest, articulate the unstated main idea, and identify transition words, sentences, and paragraphs that indicate a new main idea. Convey ideas in writing in a multiple paragraph composition in an organized and cohesive format using complex sentence structures, use correct verb tense and pronoun references, and apply the writing process of first draft, revision, peer and self-editing, and final draft. Demonstrate the ability to use fractions, decimals, and percents interchangeably, apply formulas for perimeter, area, and volume, and solve proportional equations. Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 51 - Math 1 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively solve mathematical problems for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students meet class objectives through the analysis of numbers, place values, shapes and measurement to solve addition and subtraction problems. Students build their math vocabulary as well as note taking and technology skills. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes 1. Recall whole number place values and their relationship to each other 2. Recognize and solve addition and subtraction problems 3. Analyze and compare two and three-dimensional shapes 4. Express time, weight, temperature, length and area in whole units 5. Organize, represent and interpret data to answer questions Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 52 - Math 2 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively solve mathematical problems for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students meet class objectives through the analysis of numbers, place values, shapes and measurement to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems. Students build their math vocabulary as well as note taking and technology skills. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Read, write and compare whole number place values and their relationship to each other Recognize and solve whole number addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems Identify decimals and fractions as a part of a whole number Express time, weight, temperature, length and area in whole units Recognize and draw geometric shapes Use geometric factors and measurement of length to solve problems Organize, represent and interpret data to answer questions Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 53 - Math 3 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively solve mathematical problems for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students meet class objectives through the analysis of numbers, place values, shapes and measurement to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems with whole numbers, decimals, fractions and percents. Students build their math vocabulary as well as note taking and technology skills. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes 1. Read, write, compare and round whole numbers and decimals 2. Use whole numbers, decimals, fractions and percents to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems 3. Use monetary values, distances, and intervals of time to solve problems 4. Use geometric factors and a variety of measurements to solve problems 5. Organize, represent and interpret data to answer questions 6. Use technology to support and report on mathematical concepts Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 54 - Math 4 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively solve mathematical problems for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students meet class objectives through the use of fractions, percents, ratios, and proportions to solve problems relating to measurements, geometry and basic algebra. Students build their math vocabulary as well as note taking and technology skills. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes 1. Solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems with whole numbers, decimals, fractions and percents 2. Recognize and use signed numbers 3. Use ratios, proportions, conversions, and a variety of measurements to solve problems 4. Use order of operation and algebraic reasoning to solve problems 5. Use geometric factors including lines, angles and multi-dimensional shapes to solve problems 6. Recognize and utilize sets of data to solve problems 7. Organize, represent and interpret data to answer questions 8. Use technology to support and report on mathematical concepts Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 55 - Math 5 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively solve mathematical problems for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students meet class objectives through the use of algebra and geometry to solve problems. Students build their math vocabulary as well as note taking and technology skills. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Use mathematical properties such as: order of operation, signed numbers, scientific notation, rational and irrational values, proportionate values, and inequalities to solve problems Explain the process of solving an algebraic equations Recognize, solve and graph linear and quadratic equations and systems of equations Explain and use geometric formulas to solve problems Organize, represent and interpret data to answer questions Use technology to support and report on mathematical concepts Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 56 - Math 6 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively solve mathematical problems for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students meet class objectives through the use of intermediate algebra to solve problems. Students build their math vocabulary as well as note-taking and technology skills. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Use mathematical concepts to solve basic, non-calculator based, math problems. Apply knowledge of algebraic concepts and formulas to solve multi-step problems including Slope Formula and equation of lines. Apply knowledge of graphing to solve linear equations. Solve Basic Data and Statistics Problems Use the Quadratic Formula Recognize a Function Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Complex Polynomials Organize, represent and interpret data to answer questions Use technology to support and report on mathematical concepts Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 60 - ABE Orientation 1 4 CR Orients students to the ABE, GED, and HSC programs. Students will become familiar with college resources, assess their skills in reading, writing and math, develop college and career goals, and meet with a faculty advisor to determine an initial academic plan. Course Outcomes Develop an understanding of their own math, reading, and writing skills in relation to the courses available Identify characteristics of successful students Identify barriers to college success Access support services available at BC Register, receive advising, and plan for their education Establish academic connections with ABE faculty and staff Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 61 - English 1 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively communicate in English for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students read and report on books, short stories, graphs, maps, and informational text that relate to social studies, science and literature. Students meet composition objectives by writing complete sentences in short answers, notes, and paragraphs. Students build their vocabulary for reading and writing as well as improve spelling and technology skills. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Identify and retell key details from a text Determine the meaning of general academic words and phrases Determine the main idea and connections between individuals, events, or ideas Identify basic similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic Develop and organize writing to convey main ideas, and facts about a topic Use technology to report on topics of historical and scientific significance Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 62 - English 2 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively communicate in English for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students read and report on books, short stories, graphs, maps, and informational text that relate to social studies, science and literature. Students meet composition objectives by writing complete sentences in short answers, notes, and paragraphs. Students build their vocabulary for reading and writing as well as improve spelling and technology skills. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Locate and use key details from a text Determine the meaning of general academic words and phrases Determine the main idea and describe how reasons support the author’s point of view Compare and contrast important points between two texts on the same topic Develop and organize writing to convey opinions, explanation, stories and research Use technology to research and report on topics of historical and scientific significance Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 63 - English 3 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively communicate in English for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students read and report on books, short stories, graphs, maps, and informational text that relate to social studies, science and literature. Students meet composition objectives by writing complete sentences in short answers, notes, and paragraphs. Students build their vocabulary for reading and writing as well as improve spelling and technology skills. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Locate, refer to and quote key details and examples from a text Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases Determine and summarize the main idea or theme of a story, drama or poem Explain events, procedures, ideas or concepts in a historical, scientific or technical text Use information from multiple sources to compare and contrast events, ideas, and concepts Use the writing process to convey opinions, explanation, stories & research Use technology to research and report on topics of historical and scientific significance Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 64 - English 4 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively communicate in English for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students read and report on fiction and non-fiction texts that relate to social studies, science and literature. Students meet composition objectives by writing well-organized and well-developed paragraphs and essays. Students develop their technology skills to complete a variety of tasks. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Cite strong and thorough evidence and inferences from a text Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text Determine and summarize the theme, development and conclusion of a text Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events to explain how individuals, ideas, or events interact and develop over the course of a text Analyze and evaluate an author’s claim and the effectiveness of the structure of a text Use the writing process to convey ideas, concepts, explanations & research Use information from multiple sources on the same topic to write arguments and reports that support ideas with clear evidence Use technology to produce, publish, and update writing products Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 65 - English 5 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively communicate in English for high school completion and college and career readiness. Students read and report on college-level fiction and non-fiction texts that relate to social studies, science and literature. Students meet composition objectives by writing critical responses, including note taking and annotation. Students develop their technology skills to complete a variety of tasks. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Cite strong and thorough evidence and inferences from a text Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text Determine and summarize the theme, development and conclusion of a text Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events to explain how individuals, ideas, or events interact and develop over the course of a text Analyze and evaluate an author’s claim and the effectiveness of the structure of a text Use the writing process to convey ideas, concepts, explanations & research Use information from multiple sources on the same topic to write arguments and reports that support ideas with clear evidence Use technology to produce, publish, and update writing products Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 66 - English 6 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively communicate in English for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students read and report on college-level readings, graphs, maps, and informational texts that relate to social studies, science, and literature. Students meet composition requirements by composing texts that utilize complex writing patterns. Students research topics based on a focused question, compare texts from multiple sources, evaluate credibility of sources, and learn proper citation skills. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in a text Analyze and evaluate writer’s use organization, evidence, and rhetorical devices over the course of a text Conduct research based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information to support written position using proper citation Write informative/explanatory texts using a variety of writing patterns to examine and convey complex ideas and information Practice the steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, reviewing, reflecting on feedback, revision, editing, and proofreading Use technology to produce, revise, and publish writing products Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 71 - GED Test Preparation I 1-10 CR Emphasizes the skills and strategies necessary for students placing at beginning high school reading and math levels to successfully complete the four GED tests: Social Studies, Science, Reasoning through Language Arts, and Mathematical Reasoning. Students are expected to register for and take the official tests when ready. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Determine readiness to take the four sections of the GED® Write evidence-based responses Develop math skills for successful completion of the GED® Math Reasoning test Develop reading skills for successful completion of Reasoning through Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies GED tests Develop computer skills required for the GED Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 72 - GED Test Preparation II 1-10 CR Emphasizes the skills and strategies necessary for students placing at advanced high school levels of reading and math to successfully complete the four GED tests: Social Studies, Science, Reasoning through Language Arts, and Mathematical Reasoning. Students are expected to register for and take the official tests when ready. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Determine readiness to take the four sections of the GED® Write evidence-based responses Develop math skills for successful completion of the GED® Math Reasoning test Develop reading skills for successful completion of Reasoning through Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies GED tests Develop computer skills required for the GED Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 73 - I-BEST Academic Success 5 CR This course is designed to support students enrolled in an approved I-BEST course with program specific contextualized instruction in reading, writing, computation, digital literacy skills, and college and career readiness skills. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the approved I-BEST Program. Course Outcomes Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says explicitly or implicitly. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a variety of texts. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners in small and larger groups. Determine the main ideas and supporting details of information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 74 - I-BEST Academic Success 5 CR This course is designed to support students enrolled in an approved I-BEST course with program specific contextualized instruction in reading, writing, computation, digital literacy skills, and college and career readiness skills. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the approved I-BEST Program. Course Outcomes Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says explicitly or implicitly. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a variety of texts. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners in small and larger groups. Determine the main ideas and supporting details of information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 82 - Social Studies 1-10 CR This course examines the social, political, and economic development of the United States from the American Revolution through the beginning of the 20th century. It traces the westward expansion of the nation, rise of industry and cities, conflicts with other nations, and social and political reform movements. Readings and written assignments focus on the experiences of diverse groups, including women, African-Americans, immigrants, workers, and others. Students will also develop their civic identity through discussions of current events, building connections between past and present. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Cite key evidence and inferences from a text Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text Determine and summarize the organizational structure and supporting details of a text Analyze how texts make connections between ideas or compare and contrast facts Analyze and summarize data and statistics and apply findings in written and oral reports and position statements Use the writing process to convey ideas, concepts, explanations & research ideas with clear evidence  Use technology to produce and publish writing and link to cite sources Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 83 - Science 1-10 CR The emphasis of this course is to develop an understanding of basic scientific thinking and how to conduct an effect experiment in a lab setting. This course integrates technology, reading, writing, listening, speaking, math and critical thinking skills around assignments and activities. Students will utilize videos, pictures, lab exercises, models, and other visual strategies to develop skills in scientific thinking. Note: Lab included. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising Course Outcomes Identify the purpose of science and demonstrate scientific thinking. Apply the steps of the scientific method to everyday situations as well as laboratory investigations. Identify and describe the characteristics of cells and organelles. Demonstrate basic lab skills through the collection, synthesis, and analysis of data (including the creation of graphs from data and correct interpretation of graphed data). Critique information presented online and in the media to determine if the information is “scientific and credible.” Find out when this course is offered
	ABE 84 - Communications/Contemporary World Issues 1-10 CR Course develops academic communication strategies for high school completion and college and career readiness. Students practice speaking, listening, and presentation skills while learning about current world issues concerning the environment, human rights, and social justice. Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising. Course Outcomes Cite strong and thorough evidence and inferences from a text Apply evidence and express opinions in discussion-based activities Apply content specific vocabulary to written work, discussions, and presentations Pose questions that connect texts, the ideas of classmates, and the broader themes and ideas of the course. Analyze and summarize data and statistics and apply findings in written and oral reports and position statements Analyze and evaluate the reasoning, use of evidence, and purpose of information presented in diverse formats and evaluate the motive behind its presentation. Report on a topic or opinion in an organized presentation while speaking clearly, making eye contact, and using technology/graphics effectively to increase audience understanding Find out when this course is offered
English as a Second Language (ESL)
	ESL 1 - Speaking and Listening-Level 1 5 CR Beginning literacy listening and speaking focus. Prepares English-as-a second language students to communicate in college, career and life-skill situations. Students must show progress in three quarters of instruction. BeDA Prerequisite(s): Placement by assessment. Course Outcomes Listen and speak with different classmates in small and large groups. Tell about people, places, things, ideas and events. Express feelings and ideas clearly. Ask questions when you don’t understand something. Answer questions clearly. Login to Canvas and use Canvas tools. Participate in technology mediated class. Find out when this course is offered
	ESL 2 - Speaking and Listening-Level 2 5 CR Beginning listening and speaking focus. Prepares English-as-a second language students to communicate in college, career and life-skill situations. Students must show progress in three quarters of instruction. BeDA Prerequisite(s): Placement by assessment. Course Outcomes Use familiar vocabulary in discussions and presentations. Use non-verbal cues in communication. Listen and respond to instructions from teachers and supervisors. Describe people and things. Express ideas and feelings. Ask questions to get information. Present individually and in groups using new vocabulary Include technology and media in presentations. Login to Canvas and use Canvas tools. Participate in technology mediated class. Find out when this course is offered
	ESL 3 - Speaking and Listening-Level 3 5 CR High beginning listening and speaking focus. Prepares English-as-a second language students to communicate in college, career and life-skill situations. Students must show progress in three quarters of instruction. BeDA Prerequisite(s): Placement by assessment Course Outcomes Listen and speak accurately in simple interactions with diverse partners in familiar college and workplace settings, considering task, audience and purpose. Find out when this course is offered
	ESL 4 - Speaking and Listening-Level 4 5 CR Intermediate listening and speaking focus. Prepares English-as-a-second language students to communicate in college, career and life-skill situations. Students must show progress in three quarters of instruction. BeDA Prerequisite(s): Placement by assessment. Course Outcomes Listen and speak accurately in interactions with diverse partners in college and workplace settings, considering task, audience and purpose. Find out when this course is offered
	ESL 5 - Speaking and Listening-Level 5 5 CR High-intermediate listening and speaking focus. Prepares English-as-a-second language students to communicate in college, career and life-skill situations. Students must show progress in three quarters of instruction. BeDA Prerequisite(s): Placement by assessment. Course Outcomes Listen and speak accurately in interactions with diverse partners in college and workplace settings, considering task, audience and purpose. Find out when this course is offered
	ESL 6 - Speaking and Listening-Level 6 5 CR Low Advanced listening and speaking focus. Prepares English-as-a-second language students to communicate in college, career and life-skill situations. Students must show progress in three quarters of instruction. BeDA Prerequisite(s): Placement by assessment. Course Outcomes Listen and speak accurately in interactions with diverse partners in college and workplace settings, considering task, audience and purpose. Find out when this course is offered
	ESL 7 - ESL Literacy Support-Level 1 5 CR Beginning literacy reading and writing focus. Prepares English-as-a-second language students to communicate in college, career and life-skill situations. Students must show progress in three quarters of instruction. Prerequisite(s): Placement by assessment. Course Outcomes Read and write with guidance from instructor in familiar college and workplace settings, considering task and purpose. Find out when this course is offered
	ESL 8 - ESL Literacy Support-Level 2 5 CR Beginning reading and writing focus. Prepares English-as-a-second language students to communicate in college, career and life-skill situations. Students must show progress in three quarters of instruction. BeDA Prerequisite(s): Placement by assessment. Course Outcomes Read and write in familiar college and workplace settings, considering task and purpose. Find out when this course is offered

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ANTH 208 - Language, Culture and Society

ANTH& 215 - Bioanthropology w/Lab

ANTH 219 - Sociolinguistics

ANTH 220 - Sex, Gender and Culture

ANTH 222 - Environment and Culture

ANTH 224 - Anthropology of Music

ANTH 230 - Bones, Stones, Fire and Clay

ANTH 232 - Film and Culture

ANTH& 234 - Religion & Culture

ANTH& 235 - Cross-Cultural Medicine

ANTH& 236 - Forensic Anthropology

ANTH 294 - Special Topics in Anthropology

ANTH 298 - Seminar in Anthropology

ANTH 299 - Individual Studies in Anthropology

ARAB 121 - Arabic I

ARAB 122 - Arabic II

ARAB 123 - Arabic III

ARAB 194 - Special Topics Arabic

ART 101 - Modern Architecture and Design

ART 103 - American Art and Architecture

ART 104 - Art as Activism

ART 105 - Art Appreciation

ART 108 - Introduction to Hand and Power Tools

ART 110* - Two-Dimensional Design

ART 111* - Design Color

ART 112* - Three-Dimensional Design

ART 120* - Drawing I

ART 121* - Drawing II

ART 150* - Introduction to Film Photography

ART 151* - Introduction to Film Photography II

ART 153* - Photography Laboratory

ART 154* - Introduction to Digital Photography

ART 194 - Special Topics in Art

ART 199 - Individual Projects in Art

ART 201 - History of Western Art

ART 202 - History of Western Art

ART 203 - History of Western Art

ART 205 - Survey of Non-Western Art

ART 206 - History of Photography Theory and Criticism

ART 207 - Contemporary Art

ART 208 - Women in Art

ART 221* - Advanced Studio Drawing I

ART 222* - Advanced Studio Drawing II

ART 230* - Printmaking 1 -Intaglio and Relief Printmaking

ART 235* - Printmaking 2 - Lithography and Advanced Intaglio Techniques

ART 240* - Oil Painting

ART 242* - Advanced Studio: Oil Painting

ART 245* - Watercolor I

ART 247* - Watercolor II

ART 253* - Advanced Photography

ART 254* - Advanced Digital Imaging

ART 260* - Basic Ceramics I

ART 261* - Basic Ceramics II

ART 280* - Sculpture

ART 281* - Sculpture II

ART 294 - Special Topics in Art

ART 299 - Individual Projects in Art

ASTR& 100 - Survey of Astronomy

ASTR& 101 - Introduction to Astronomy

ASTR 194 - Special Topics in Astronomy

ASTR 199 - Individual Studies in Astronomy

ASTR 201 - Selected Topics in Advanced Astronomy

ASTR 299 - Individual Studies in Astronomy

ABE 14 - College and Career Education Planning and Transitions

ABE 15 - College and Career Education Planning and Transitions

ABE 33 - Grammar Level 3

ABE 34 - Grammar Level 4

ABE 35 - Grammar Level 5

ABE 40 - Academic Skills Lab 1

ABE 42 - Adult Basic Education (ABE) Lab Level 2

ABE 43 - Adult Basic Education (ABE) Lab Level 3

ABE 44 - Adult Basic Education (ABE) Lab Level 4

ABE 51 - Math 1

ABE 52 - Math 2

ABE 53 - Math 3

ABE 54 - Math 4

ABE 55 - Math 5

ABE 56 - Math 6

ABE 60 - ABE Orientation 1