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ENGL 115 - Introduction to Film: D
Credits: (5)
Humanities
A survey of the history of film and the development of cinematic technique. Course includes written and oral analysis of selected works.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or higher.
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ENGL 120 - Introduction to Children’s Literature
Credits: (5)
Humanities
An exploration of literature written for children including fairytales, picture books, myths, poetry and fiction for preschool and school age children and adolescents. Readings will include works from cultures from throughout the world.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENGL 170 - Professional and Technical Communication
Credits: (3)
English 170 is the study of fundamental composition skills and writing strategies commonly used in employment situations. By the end of the quarter, students will have written and revised a number of writing assignments, including but not limited to memoranda, letters of inquiry and response, summaries, technical descriptions, instructions, and business proposals.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
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ENGL& 220 - Intro to Shakespeare
Credits: (5)
Humanities
An introductory survey course that explores the plays of William Shakespeare from literary and historical perspectives.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or higher.
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ENGL& 235 - Technical Writing
Credits: (5)
Introduction to and practice in planning, researching, and writing clear and concise technical reports of at least 1,250 words, progress reports, proposals, letters of applications and transmittal, and resumes.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or higher.
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ENGL& 236 - Creative Writing I
Credits: (5)
Humanities
Helps to develop skills in writing fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry (emphasis to be determined by instructor). Students will read and discuss works by professional authors, compose original works, and participate in peer workshops.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a “C” or higher.
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ENGL 239 - Introduction to U.S. Latino Literature: D
Credits: (5)
Humanities
This course focuses on the reading, analyzing, and writing critical responses to literary works by U.S. Latinos, with an emphasis on writers of Mexican descent. Particular attention will be paid to the roles that history and culture play in the formation of works of fiction, poetry, non-fiction and drama. Knowledge of Spanish is not required.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a “C” or higher.
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ENGL 250 - Introduction to American Literature: D
Credits: (5)
Humanities
This course introduces analysis and interpretation of a diverse selection of works of American literature from several major movements and time periods, with an emphasis on interpreting the works in cultural context.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a “C” or higher.
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ENGL& 254 - World Literature I
Credits: (5)
Humanities
A study of literary tradition and techniques outside of America, including literature in translation. May be organized around specific genres, themes, regions or time periods. Includes written and oral analysis of different genres, including fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a “C” or higher.
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ENGL 261 - Integrative Seminar
Credits: (1)
Students explore the ways in which the culture of a particular time and place influences and is influenced by the literature of that time and place.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENGL 283 - British Literature 19th and 20th Centuries: D
Credits: (5)
Humanities
Course introduces analysis and interpretation of 19th and 20th century British literature in cultural context.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a “C” or higher.
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ENGL 295 - English Integrative Experience Seminar
Credits: (2)
An Integrative Experience emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to current issues in English, including the societal context of English and technology, and/or the ethical, political, and cultural aspects of English.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENGL 299 - Learning into Action
Credits: (3)
Student develops and completes curriculum-related independent project which demonstrates skills and abilities and explores career options. May include, but is not limited to, service learning, original research, and travel abroad. Faculty sponsor approval required. Students with 45 transferable college credits are eligible to begin Learning into Action.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENGL 324 - Advanced Writing in Science
Credits: (5)
Focuses on the skills necessary to write in the natural sciences. Problems common to all technical writing will be discussed. Develop effective ways to describe equipment, processes and procedures; to classify, analyze, and present information; explain principles, laws, and concepts. Intensive peer review is a strong component. The course includes a significant research component.
Prerequisite: Admission to BASEC or Department Chair permission.
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EAP 050 - Connect I: Reading and Writing
Credits: (9)
An intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on sentence structure, academic vocabulary development, grammar skills, and reading strategies that will prepare students for EAP 60.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score or instructor permission.
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EAP 055 - Connect I: Listening and Speaking
Credits: (9)
An intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on communication skills that will prepare students for EAP 65.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score; or instructor permission.
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EAP 060 - Connect II: Reading and Writing
Credits: (9)
An intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on paragraph structure, academic vocabulary development, grammar skills, and reading strategies that will prepare students for EAP 70.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score; B- (80%) or higher in EAP 50; or instructor permission.
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EAP 065 - Connect II: Listening and Speaking
Credits: (9)
An intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on communication skills that will prepare students for EAP 75.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score; B- (80%) or higher in EAP 55; or instructor permission.
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EAP 070 - Connect III: Reading and Writing
Credits: (9)
An intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on basic essay structure, academic vocabulary development, grammar skills, and reading strategies that will prepare students for EAP 97.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score; B- (80%) or higher in EAP 60; or instructor permission.
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EAP 075 - Connect III: Listening and Speaking
Credits: (9)
An intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on communication skills that will prepare students for EAP 105.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score; B- (80%) or higher in EAP 65; or instructor permission.
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EAP 097 - Bridge I: Composition
Credits: (5)
A semi-intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on academic composition and grammar skills that will prepare students for EAP 98.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score; B- (80%) or higher in EAP 70; or instructor permission.
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EAP 098 - Bridge II: Composition
Credits: (5)
A semi-intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on academic composition and grammar skills that will prepares students for English 99.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score; B- (80%) or higher in EAP 97; or instructor permission.
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EAP 103 - Bridge II: Academic Reading
Credits: (5)
A semi-intensive reading support course for English Language Learners in the EAP Bridge Program who are taking a linked 100 level or higher non-EAP reading-intensive course.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score; B- (80%) or higher in EAP 97; or instructor permission.
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EAP 105 - Bridge I: Communication Skills
Credits: (5)
A semi-intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on communication skills that will prepare degree-seeking students for future 100 level and higher courses.
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test score; B- (80%) or higher in EAP 75; or instructor permission.
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CCB 010 - CCB Orientation
Credits: (1-3)
A learner-focused course designed to orient students to the College and Career Bridge/High School Completion program and other resources and services; to appraise students’ current abilities, characteristics, backgrounds, and interests; and to help students set long-term and short-term goals and create a plan of action to meet those goals.
Prerequisite: None.
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CCB 011 - I-BEST Orientation
Credits: (1-5)
A learner-focused course designed to orient students to the I-BEST and Professional/Technical certificate and degree programs; resources and services; to appraise students’ current abilities, characteristics, backgrounds, and interests; and to help students set long-term and short-term goals and create a plan of action to meet those goals.
Prerequisite; none.
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CCB 020 - CCB Special Topics
Credits: (1-10)
Special topics related to high school equivalency preparation and/or college and career transition. May include contextualized content along with improvement in or application of reading, writing, or math skills.
Prerequisite:none.
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CCB 022 - CCB General Instruction
Credits: (1-10)
Improve basic skills in reading, writing, and/or math toward completion of high school equivalency and/or preparation for entry into college coursework. Course work may be contextualize in social science, science, or humanities topics.
Prerequisite: none.
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CCB 024 - CCB Computer Basics
Credits: (3)
Introduction to basic computer skills for CCB or High School Completion students who are novice computer users. Through a hands-on approach, understand common computer terms, develop navigation skills with the keyboard and mouse, manage electronic files, send and receive e-mail, locate information on the World Wide Web, and explore e-learning tools. Basic reading and writing will be taught in the context of using a personal computer.
Prerequisite: none.
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CCB 025 - CCB Digital Literacy
Credits: (3)
This course covers skills and knowledge needed to effectively use technology for college and career success.
Prerequisite: None.
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CCB 031 - CCB Literacy and Math I
Credits: (1-16)
First in a series of three courses in which students improve critical thinking, reading, writing, oral communication, and math skills to prepare for entry into high school completion and/or transition to college or employment.
Prerequisite: None.
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CCB 032 - CCB Literacy and Math II
Credits: (1-16)
Second in a series of three courses in which students improve critical thinking, reading, writing, oral communication, and math skills to prepare for entry into high school completion and/or transition to college or employment.
Prerequisite: None.
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CCB 033 - CCB Literacy and Math III
Credits: (1-16)
Third course in a series to improve academic confidence through mastering critical thinking, writing, and reading skills in order to prepare for completion of HS21+ or GED and/or transition to college coursework. May be contextualized within social science, humanities, or science content areas or topics.
Prerequisite: none.
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CCB 041 - CCB Basic Math
Credits: (5)
A beginning mathematics course designed to establish a solid mathematical foundation. Topics include operations using whole numbers, decimals, and fractions; determining place-value, and order of operations; calculations using ratios and proportions.
Prerequisite: CASAS math score 204-220 or placement based on HS transcripts.
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CCB 042 - CCB Pre-Algebra
Credits: (5)
A course designed to prepare students for entry into Math 97 or WMath 100. Emphasis on strengthening basic arithmetic skills, analyzing data, computing with integers, and using basic algebra equations to solve applied proportion, percent, and geometry problems.
Prerequisite: CCB 041 OR CCBS 041 or CASAS Math Goals score of 221-235 or placement based on HS transcripts.
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CCB 043 - CCB Beginning Algebra
Credits: (5)
A beginning course in algebra, building on topics introduced in CCB 042. Topics include algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, mathematical modeling, and functions.
Prerequisite: CCB 042 or CASAS Math 235+ or placement based on HS transcripts.
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CCB 046 - Financial Literacy
Credits: (2)
This course covers topics in financial literacy and personal finances.
Prerequisite: Students must be co-enrolled in at least one other CCB/HSC/ELA course to enroll.
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CCB 050 - College Prep Seminar
Credits: (2)
Course will focus on providing students transitioning into college and career programs with an orientation to college resources and labor market information to assist them in making an informed decision in choosing a career pathway.
Prerequisite: Concurrent Enrollment in CCB 054 OR advisor permission.
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CCB 051 - Academic Skills Lab
Credits: (2)
Students receive support and tutoring in academic skills including writing, math, and reading for coursework assigned in CCB, ELA, On Ramp, HS21+, or I-BEST classes.
Prerequisite: None.
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CCB 060 - GED Prep Social Studies and Language Arts
Credits: (1-7)
Students work toward knowledge and competencies required to pass GED exams in social studies and language arts.
Prerequisite: CASAS GOALS Reading Score 243+; (or Accuplacer Reading Next Gen 237+). Prerequisite/Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in either HSC 018 or ELA 018, or HSC 018 or ELA 018 with a “D” or higher.
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CCB 062 - GED Prep Math & Science
Credits: (1-7)
Students work toward knowledge and competencies required to pass GED exams in math and science.
Prerequisite: CCB 041 with a “C” or higher (or CASAS Math score 221+ or Accuplacer Arithmetic 237+) Prerequisite/Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in either HSC 018 or ELA 018 or HSC 018 or ELA 018 with a “D” or higher.
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CCB 063 - GED Prep
Credits: (7)
Students work toward knowledge and competencies required to pass GED exams in one or more subject areas.
Prerequisite: None.
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CCB 064 - CCB Grammar I
Credits: (1-3)
This course provides an introduction to topics in English grammar.
Prerequisite: Placement into ELA 014 or above.
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CCB 065 - CCB Grammar II
Credits: (1-3)
This course covers topics in English grammar.
Prerequisite: Placement in ELA 014 or above.
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CCB 066 - CCB Grammar III
Credits: (1-3)
This course covers topics in English grammar and punctuation.
Prerequisite: Placement in ELA 014 or above.
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CCB 087 - Elementary Algebra
Credits: (5)
This is a beginning course in algebra. Topics include: algebraic expressions; linear equations and inequalities; systems of linear equations and inequalities; and an introduction to polynomials and factoring.
Prerequisite: MATH 096 or CCB 42 with a “C” or higher (or placement into CCB42/MATH 097/WMATH 100).
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CCB 089 - INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Credits: (5)
This course builds on topics from Math 97. Topics include: an introduction to polynomials and factoring; quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions and equations; complex numbers; composite and inverse functions; distance formula and circles.
Prerequisite: CCB 87 or ODHS 87 or MATH 97 with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate math placement score.
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CCB 095 - Transitional Reading and Writing
Credits: (1-10)
Examine habits, attitudes, and thought processes that lead to academic and professional success. Improve academic confidence through building critical thinking, writing, and reading skills, as well as digital literacy.
Prerequisite: CASAS Reading GOALS score of 217-227 or instructor permission.
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CCB 096 - English Foundations
Credits: (5)
For High School Completion students who have not taken and passed any high school English courses. This course covers grammar, writing, and communication skills in fulfillment of the English 1 & 2 requirements for the high school diploma.
Prerequisite: CASAS Reading score 228-242 AND completion of / co-enrollment in HSC 018.
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CCB 097 - College Prep English
Credits: (1-10)
Improve academic skills and confidence through mastering critical thinking, writing, and reading skills. Identify and implement habits, attitudes, and thought processes that lead to academic and professional success.
Prerequisite: CASAS Reading GOALS Score 243-262 OR passing grade in CCB 096. Students enrolling in this course should possess typing and computer skills.
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CCB 099 - Academic Skills
Credits: (1-10)
Develop fundamental reading, writing, and/or math skills needed for success in discipline-based I-BEST course through contextualized instruction.
Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in appropriate content course.
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ELA 010 - ELA Orientation
Credits: (1-8)
Orientation for English language learners to the Adult ELA program and college resources and services. Through educational interviewing and CASAS assessment students are supported in identifying educational and career goals and in appropriate course registration.
Prerequisite: None.
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ELA 011 - ELA Level 1 (Beginning ELA Literacy)
Credits: (1-15)
ELA Level 1 (Beginning ELA Literacy) Students improve English listening, speaking, reading, writing and comprehension with a goal to develop college and career readiness skills.
Prerequisite: None.
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ELA 012 - ELA Level 2 (Beginning ELA)
Credits: (1-15)
ELA Level 2 (Beginning ELA) Students improve English listening, speaking, reading, and writing and comprehension with a goal to develop college and career readiness skills.
Prerequisite: ELA 011 with a “P” (or placement into ELA 012)
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ELA 013 - ELA Level 3 (Low Intermediate ELA)
Credits: (1-15)
ESL Level 3 (Low Intermediate ESL) Students improve English listening, speaking, reading, and writing and comprehension with a goal to develop college and career readiness skills.
Prerequisite: ELA 012 with a P (or placement into ELA 013)
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ELA 014 - ELA Level 4 (High Intermediate ESL)
Credits: (1-15)
ELA Level 4 (High Intermediate ESL). Students improve English listening, speaking, reading, and writing and comprehension with a goal to develop college and career readiness skills.
Prerequisite: ELA 013 with a P (or placement into ELA 014)
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ELA 015 - ELA Level 5 (Low Advanced ESL)
Credits: (1-15)
ELA Level 5 (Low Advanced ELA). Students improve English listening, speaking, reading, and writing and comprehension with a goal to develop college and career readiness skills. Prepares students for transition to On Ramp.
Prerequisite: ELA 014 with a P (or placement into ELA 015)
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ELA 018 - ELA College Transition
Credits: (1-6)
In this course, students will be introduced to college and career pathways. Students will acquire contextualized English language skills. Students will learn about the United States higher education system and identify college resources and support services, culminating in designing a life and education plan that reflects their college, career, and personal goals. Students will receive study skills instruction contextualized to co-enrolled classes.
Prerequisite: ELA 015 with a “P” (or placement into ELA 018)
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ELA 020 - English for Special Purposes
Credits: (1-10)
Special topics support English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for persons with limited English language skills. Topics may include areas of academic interest, career exploration, or civics.
Prerequisite: None.
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ELA 021 - ELA General Instruction I
Credits: (1-16)
The first course in a three course series for improving English Language skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and math. Coursework may be contextualized in social science, science, or humanities topics.
Prerequisite: None.
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ELA 022 - ELA General Instruction II
Credits: (1-16)
Second in a series of three courses to improve English skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and math toward transition into high school equivalency, IBEST, and/or college coursework. Course work may be contextualized in social science, science, or humanities topics.
Prerequisite: None.
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ELA 023 - ELA General Instruction III
Credits: (1-16)
The third in a series of three courses to improve English skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and math to prepare for transition to high school completion, I-BEST, college programs or employment. Coursework may be contextualized in social science, science, or humanities topics.
Prerequisite: None.
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ELA 024 - ELA Computer Basics
Credits: (1-5)
Introduction to basic computer skills for ELA students who are novice computer users. Through a hands-on approach, understand common computer terms, develop navigation skills with the keyboard and mouse, manage electronic files, send and receive e-mail, locate information on the World Wide Web, and explore e-learning tools. English language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) will be taught in the context of using a personal computer.
Prerequisite: None.
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ELA 025 - ELA DIGITAL LITERACY
Credits: (1-5)
This course covers skills and knowledge needed to effectively use technology for college and career success.
Prerequisite: None.
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ELA 033 - Speaking and Listening Level 5
Credits: (1-5)
A course for English Language Acquisition students with an emphasis on developing speaking fluency, listening, and pronunciation skills. Use correct word stress in sentences.Demonstrate ability to comprehend, pronounce, and define academically appropriate vocabulary. Pronounce syllables and vowel reduction. Develop vowel, consonant , consonant blends correct pronunciation.
Prerequisite: ELA 014 with a P (or placement into ELA 033)
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ELA 034 - SPEAKING AND LISTENING
Credits: (1-3)
A course for English Language Acquisition students with an emphasis on developing speaking fluency, listening, and pronunciation skills.
Prerequisite: ELA 015 with a “P” (or placement into ELA 034)
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ELA 035 - On-Ramp Speaking and Listening
Credits: (1-4)
A course for English Language Acquisition students with an emphasis on developing speaking fluency, listening, and pronunciation. This prepares students for College and Career Bridge classes.Speak for understanding and clarity through peer interviews, group discussions, and presentations. Demonstrate ability to comprehend , pronounce, and define academically appropriate vocabulary. Participate actively in class and group discussions. Demonstrate academic listening comprehension by identifying main ideas and answering questions about lectures, Ted Talks , or Podcasts.
Prerequisite: ELA 015 with a “P” (or placement into ELA 035)
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ELA 043 - ELA Grammar I
Credits: (1-5)
This course covers topics in English grammar.
Prerequisite: Completion of ELA 013 with a P grade OR appropriate CASAS score OR Instructor permission.
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ELA 044 - ELA Grammar II
Credits: (1-5)
This course explores topics in English grammar.
Prerequisite: Completion of ELA 013 with a P grade OR appropriate CASAS score OR Instructor permission.
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ELA 045 - Grammar III
Credits: (1-5)
This course explores topics in English grammar.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELA 013 with a P grade OR appropriate CASAS score.
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ELA 050 - Connect I: Reading and Writing
Credits: (9)
ELA students with clearly defined academic goals will take an intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on sentence structure, academic vocabulary development, grammar skills, and reading strategies that will prepare students for ELA 60.
Prerequisite: CASAS and CaMLA testing and permission of ELA and EAP department chairs.
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ELA 055 - Connect I: Listening and Speaking
Credits: (9)
ELA students with clearly defined academic goals will take an intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on communication skills that will prepare students for ELA 65.
Prerequisite: CASAS and CaMLA testing and permission of ELA and EAP department chairs.
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ELA 060 - Connect II: Reading and Writing
Credits: (9)
ELA students with clearly defined academic goals will take an intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on paragraph structure, academic vocabulary development, grammar skills, and reading strategies that will prepare students for ELA 70.
Prerequisite: CASAS and CaMLA testing, B- (80%) or higher in ELA 50, and/or permission of ELA and EAP department chairs.
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ELA 064 - ELA Grammar I
Credits: (1-5)
This course covers topics in English grammar.
Completion of ELA 013 or appropriate CASAS score or Instructor permission.
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ELA 065 - Connect II: Listening and Speaking
Credits: (9)
ELA students with clearly defined academic goals will take an intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on communication skills that will prepare students for ELA 75.
Prerequisite: CASAS and CaMLA testing, B- (80%) or higher in ELA 055, or permission of ELA and EAP department chairs
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ELA 065 - ELA Grammar II
Credits: (1-5)
This course explores topics in English grammar.
Completion of ELA 013 or appropriate CASAS score or Instructor permission.
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ELA 066 - Grammar III
Credits: (1-5)
This course explores topics in English grammar.
Successful completion of ELA 013 or appropriate CASAS score.
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ELA 070 - Connect III: Reading and Writing
Credits: (9)
ELA students with clearly defined academic goals will take an intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on basic essay structure, academic vocabulary development, grammar skills, and reading strategies that will prepare students for ELA 97.
Prerequisite: CASAS and CaMLA testing, B- (80%) or higher in ELA 060, or permission of ELA and EAP department chairs
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ELA 075 - Connect III: Listening and Speaking
Credits: (9)
ELA students with clearly defined academic goals will take an intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on communication skills.
Prerequisite: CASAS and CaMLA testing, B- (80%) or higher in ELA 065, or permission of ELA and EAP department chairs
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ELA 095 - Transitional Read Write
Credits: (10)
Examine habits, attitudes, and thought processes that lead to academic and professional success. Improve academic language skills including English writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills.
Prerequisite: ELA 015 with a “P” (or placement into ELA 095)
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ELA 097 - Bridge I: Composition
Credits: (5)
ELA students with clearly defined academic goals who are preparing for academic and university transfer studies will take a semi-intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on academic composition and grammar skills that will prepare students for ELA 98.
Prerequisite: CASAS and CaMLA testing, B- (80%) or higher in ELA 70, or permission of ELA and EAP department chairs.
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ELA 098 - Bridge II: Composition
Credits: (5)
ELA students with clearly defined academic goals will take a semi-intensive course for English language learners with an emphasis on academic composition and grammar skills that will prepare students for English 99.
Prerequisite: CASAS and CaMLA testing, B- (80%) or higher in ELA 097, or permission of ELA and EAP department chairs.
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ENVC 101 - Introduction to Watershed Management
Credits: (5)
Basic geologic processes related to aquatic systems such as rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Measuring and calculating watershed management parameters encouraging quantitative thinking. Includes map interpretation skills. Introduction to Excel and reading figures/tables.
Prerequisite: MATH 097 with a grade of “C” or higher (or concurrent enrollment.) Lab and field trips required.
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ENVC 102 - Invertebrate Biology and Identification
Credits: (4)
Natural history, biology, and taxonomy of common invertebrates including their natural history and biogeographic distribution.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 104 - Introduction to Natural Resources
Credits: (1)
Introduction to natural resource agencies and institutions, including career opportunities; i.e. the role of the technician in forestry, fisheries, agriculture and parks. Includes student success skills.
Prerequisite: CSS 103 with a “D” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
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ENVC 105 - Emergency Incident Management System
Credits: (3)
Introduction to Incident Management System and emergency operations. Satisfies training requirements for the National Incident Management System and ICS100/200.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 106 - Soil Science and Conservation
Credits: (5)
Study of soils as living ecosystems, including their physical, chemical, and biological properties. Nutrient cycling, fertility management, soil building, and site diagnosis and classification are also examined. Field trips are an integral part of this course.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 112 - Limnology
Credits: (5)
Introduction to natural and human-induced processes that shape lake ecosystems. Quantitative and qualitative measuring techniques will be used to assess water quality, including biological integrity.
Prerequisite: ENVC 101 or ENVS& 101 with a “C” or higher. Lab and field trips required.
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ENVC 122 - Stream Ecology
Credits: (5)
Introduction to physical, chemical and biological components of lotic systems and their anthropogenic impacts. Sampling techniques, lab procedures, water quality and stream habitat will be evaluated. Perform bioassessment. Exploration of global and cultural issues in relation to rivers.
Prerequisite: ENVC 112 with a “C” or higher.
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ENVC 123 - Fish Biology, Taxonomy, and Life History
Credits: (5)
Classification, biology, physiology, and evolution of representative North American fish.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 130 - Environmental Interpretation
Credits: (5)
Research presentation and communication styles through oral, visual, and audio-visual means of the history, geology, or natural history of an area, concept or species. Interpretation and discussion of ancient cultural archeological sites and influences on the present.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 133 - Facilities Maintenance Fundamentals
Credits: (5)
Introduction to facilities maintenance including basic grounds maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry fundamentals. Includes sediment and erosion control measures for construction sites.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 140 - Plants of Western Washington
Credits: (5)
Collection, identification, and plant community grouping of local and regional gymnosperms and angiosperms. Identify invasive species.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 165 - Sustainability Fundamentals
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Introduction to understanding sustainability principles in human societies. Evaluate how sustainability principles can be applied to urbanization, agriculture and the business world in light of climate change. Solutions will be explored in renewable energy, water resources, transportation, and globalization in the light of environmental economics.
Prerequisite: None.
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ENVC 199 - Cooperative Education
Credits: (1-15)
Supervised work experience in the field. Includes a weekly seminar.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
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ENVC 201 - Watershed Restoration
Credits: (5)
Techniques and ecological context for restoration and its application in the conservation of biodiversity. Covers state and federal laws pertaining to ecological field work and potential funding sources. Evaluation of social and economic impact of restoration to diverse groups of people. Includes methods in biological engineering.
Prerequisite: ENVC 101 with a “C” or higher. Field trips required.
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ENVC 202 - Wildlife Biology: D
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Concepts in wildlife management and conservation biology. Understand and identify wildlife management perspectives and constraints in relation to different cultural and social values. Includes relationships between land use patterns and responses by wildlife populations, and wildlife management with climate change challenges. Lab included.
Prerequisite: Reading in technical journals and report writing required.
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ENVC 210 - Fish Ecology and Management
Credits: (5)
Fish communities and their ecological and physical requirements. Emphasis on population dynamics in relation to habitat changes and fishing pressures.
Prerequisite: ENVC 122 and ENVC 123 with a “C” or higher. Report writing required.
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ENVC 211 - Ecological Sampling and Monitoring Design
Credits: (4)
General sampling concepts and population estimation. Methods in ecological sampling of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and vascular plants. TFW program procedures for stream ambient monitoring.
Prerequisite: Field trips required. Strongly recommended: familiarity with computers and spreadsheets. Strongly recommended: familiarity with computers and spreadsheets.
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ENVC 212 - Fluid Flow Laboratory
Credits: (2)
Focuses on the use of approved methods for collection, testing and reporting of results of samples taken to obtain data for submission to state and federal regulatory agencies. Use of appropriate methods for collection, testing and reporting of results of effluent samples used to control operation of Water and Wastewater Treatment plants.
Prerequisite: Either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher.
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