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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009
GEOLOGY 1
Physical Geology
3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours
An elementary course dealing with the earth’s surface features and the geological
laws governing their origin and development.
GEOLOGY 6
Physical Geology Laboratory
3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
This lecture/laboratory course emphasizes the identification of minerals, and
their role in rock identification. Utilization of topographic maps in the identification
of Geologic features and Geologic structures is emphasized. The
course involves 1 hour of laboratory - lecture and 2 hours of laboratory work.
Note: Geology 6 may be taken concurrently with Geology 1.
METEOROLOGY 3 (Same as Geography 3)
Introduction To Weather And Climate
3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours
This course examines the physical laws, which relate to the causes of the
weather phenomena and the distribution of climate types. The role of solar
energy is emphasized.
OCEANOGRAPHY 1
Introduction To Oceanography
3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours
An introduction to the general field of oceanography including study of the
nature and movement of seawater, tides, currents, and wave action. The
ocean deeps, continental shelves and shoreline features will be covered
with special reference to Southern California and the changes people have
made. Field trip or study aboard a marine research vessel will be an integral
part of the course.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1
The Human Environment: Physical Processes
3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent
Lecture 3 hours
This course is an introductory examination of the basic scientific principles
of environmental science with an emphasis in relating the physical aspects
of the environment to human contributions. Emphasis is placed on the integration
of factors such as environmental spheres and cycles, natural hazards,
resources, and pollution, and resource use and management with social
solutions and world distribution.
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HEALTH
Chair: John Erdhaus
(323) 953-4000 ext. 2860 • MG104
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Courses Only - No Degree/Certificate
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NOTE: Not every class is offered each semester. Refer to the current class
schedule for current class offerings.
PREREQUISITES: Specified prerequisites must be completed with a
satisfactory grade or equivalent.
UC Limit: Health 2, 8, and 11 combined: maximum credit, one course.
HEALTH 2
Health and Fitness
3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)
Course explores physical fitness as related to cardiovascular capacity,
nutrition, stress, and addictive substances. The course involves laboratory
assessment of each student’s fitness status, lecture, and selected fitness
activities. Based on these experiences students develop individualized fitness
programs.
HEALTH 8
Women’s Personal Health
3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)
Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent.
The course examines the personal and social dimensions of women’s health
and the development of strategies for empowerment in decision making that
impact changes and improvement in health welfare.
HEALTH 11
Principles of Healthful Living
3 UNITS – (UC:CSU)
The course offers health related concepts for today and the future as
guidelines for a self-directed, responsible, satisfying, and productive lifestyle.
Emphasis is on cognitive concepts and strategies of wellness for the
individuals personal community, vocational, and leadership roles.