Academic Catalog - Mt. Sierra College

Mt. Sierra College Course Descriptions
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Media Arts & Design Electives
All Media Arts and Design students complete electives
to round out their education in areas of interest.
The number of electives required varies by concentration.
See the Program Outline for the concentration of interest
for details.
If this elective requirement is fulfilled using transfer credit
from another institution, the courses will be noted as
follows:
Composition Electives: CE 1 and CE 2
Media Elective: ME 1
Senior Elective: SRE 1 and SRE 2
Philosophy
` PHL-145 | Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Prerequisite(s): ENG-080 with minimum grade of “C”
This course provides necessary skills to analyze and
evaluate ideas and concepts that are encountered
during and after college education. Emphasis is placed
on the practical techniques to solve problems logically
and effectively.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
` PHL-405 | Ethics and Legal Issues
Prerequisite(s): ENG-135 with minimum grade of “C”
This course covers human behavior as it applies to the
individual in the conduct of business. Understanding
legal principles and practices that govern relationships
and rights will be emphasized. This course does not
determine correct ethical action; rather, it is designed to
assist you as a potential businessperson to make more
informed and ethical decisions on a daily basis. Since
there is no universal agreement on the correct ethical
business norms, critical thinking and informed decisionmaking
are emphasized
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
Political Science
` POL-210 | Political Science
Prerequisite(s): None
This course will address political relations and global
policies relating to international affairs and trade
with special emphasis on the evolution of worldwide
government and business relationships.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
` POL-300 | Elements of International Relations
Course Retired
This course will provide students with an overview of
international politics, including states, power, national
interests, instruments of foreign policy, challenges
to sovereignty, ethno-nationalism, international
organizations, global communications and economic
interdependence.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
Professional Development
` PDT-115 | College Research and Study Skills
Prerequisite(s): None
Students develop the skills necessary to obtain the
maximum benefit from a college education, including
how to study, take notes, take tests, manage time,
communicate and interrelate effectively with others,
and reduce stress and enhance energy and well being.
Students are required to complete this course in their
first or second term of enrollment.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
` PDT-200 | Portfolio Workshop I
Prerequisite(s): DES-108 and DES-100 or GAM-100
This course will introduce the student to the techniques
of professional portfolio design, enhance skills in time
management, and reinforce a culture of reworking and
prototyping. Students will assemble and present a
preliminary, professional portfolio for review by a board
of faculty and advisors.
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture: 2 hours
` PDT-300 | Portfolio Workshop II
Prerequisite(s): PDT-315 and DES-231 or GAM-204
This course will reinforce the techniques of professional
portfolio design. Students will be introduced to selfpromotional
web design, and gain an understanding
of building a reel. Students will assemble and present
an intermediate, professional portfolio for review by a
board of faculty and advisors.
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture: 2 hours
` PDT-315 | Information Literacy/Advanced
Research
Prerequisite(s): PDT-115; ENG-155
This course explores media literacy, research & library
skills, critical literacy, and information ethics, in the
context of information literacy. Students will learn to
recognize when information is needed and will gain a
deeper understanding of how to locate, evaluate, and
effectively use the needed information.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 4 hours
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