New or Unique Classes Offered
Fall Quarter 2010
Community Conversations
Community Conversations Lecture Series
The Green Earth: Our Playground and Responsiblity
Blue Smoke and Mirrors
How media shapes our sense of reality.
Two linked classes (enroll in both, 10 credits):
- PSYC 204 IS or 204C IS (Applied Psychology)
- HUMN 164 IS, 165 IS or 166 IS (Lifestyles)
Instructors: Michael Strayer and Jerry Zimmerman. See: online schedule of Integrative Studies courses.
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Earth Science & Speech
Study earth science concepts in depth and then present them to your fellow stuents in speeches.
- ERSI 104 LS (Intro to Earth Science with Lab), 5 credits
- SPCH 110 LS (Intro to Public Speaking), 5 credits
Instructors: David Cordero (Earth Science) and Mark Bergeson (Speech). See: online schedule of Linked classes
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Human Geography
Discover the connections between people and places.
- GEOG 108A (Human Geography), 5 credits
Instructor: Allison Hutchinson. See: online schedule of Geography courses.
This course counts towards the Elective requirement for transfer and other degrees.
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Integrated Transitional Studies (I-TRANS)
New one to three-quarter program allowing students to achieve more than one level of English or Math in a single quarter.
- Fall Quarter (5 credits each of English and Humanities): HUM 116 and ENGL 065, 075 100, 1010 or 102
- Winter Quarter (5 credits each of English and Speech): Speech 100 and ENGL 065, 075, 100, 101 or 102
- Spring Quarter (5 credits each of Math and Physical Science): Math 079, 089, 099, or ABE 4-6 and Physical Science 109
Instructors: Varied. See: online schedule of Integrated Transitional Studies courses.
I-TRANS provides a way for students to earn an AA Transfer or vocational degree.
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Introduction to Renewable Energy
An introduction to renewable energy sources including bio-mass for fuels and electricity generation, solar, wind, geothermal and hydroelectric energy. Upon completion, students will understand renewable energy and its impact on humans and the environment.
- PMFG 220N (Process Control Manufacturing), 5 credits
Instructor: Ralph Benefiel. See: online schedule of Process Control Manufacturing courses.
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Introduction to Women Writers
Read some of the great women writers to understand how social forces relating to gender shaped their writing.
- ENGL 140 (Into/Women Writers:Div), 5 credits
Instructor: Joan Herman. See: online schedule of English courses.
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Science Fiction Literature
Develop a deeper, richer understanding of science fiction stories and movies.
- ENGL 256 DE (Lit: Science Fiction), 5 credits
Instructor: Klint Hull. See: online schedule of English courses.
This course counts towards the Humanities requirement for transfer and other degrees.
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Stress Management and Career Planning
Now offered as an evening class! Focus on developing effective life-coping skills related to interpersonal, work, family and academic stressors.
- HDEV 115 (Stress Management), 2 credits
See: online schedule of Human Development courses.
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