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385 - DIRECTED STUDY FRENCH (3 UNITS)
UC*:CSU
Prerequisite: Completion of French 002 with a grade of “C” or better.
Allows students to pursue Directed Study in French
on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising
instructor.
* UC credit may be granted by petition after transfer.
Credit limit: a maximum of 3 units in Directed Study may be taken for
credit.
GEOGRAPHY
1 - PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
Physical Geography is an exploration of the atmosphere,
hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere. Major topics
are Earth-Sun relations, mapping and satellite imagery,
weather and climate patterns, ecology, soils, plate
tectonics, landform development, and human impacts on
the environment. This is a foundation course for students
interested in the Earth sciences and environmental studies,
as well as a major in geography. Field trips and nature
walks are a regular part of the class.
7 - WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY (3 UNITS)
UC:CSU
This course examines the physical and cultural environments
of Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia,
and the Pacific. Physical landscapes, climates, population,
cultural patterns, livelihoods, and international connections
are all explored.
15 - PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LABORATORY
(2 UNITS) UC:CSU
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Completion of Geography 001 with a grade
of “C” or better or concurrent enrollment.
In this course, students use maps, lab manual diagrams and
exercises, aerial photos, plants, soils and rocks, to examine
earth-sun relationships, the science of maps, weather and
climate, biological adaptations and types of landforms.
GEOLOGY
1 - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
Recommended corequisite: Completion of Geology 006 with a grade
of “C” or better or concurrent enrollment.
This introductory course surveys the materials and
structure of the Earth, and the processes which modify it.
Major topics to be studied include rocks and their mineral
composition, plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes.
Also studied will be the agents of erosion; the work of
rivers, glaciers, wind, land slides, and the oceans. Field
trips to geological sites of Southern California are made.
6-PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY
(2 UNITS) UC:CSU
Learn to identify minerals, rocks and fossils. Witness how
the geologic history of an area can be understood by using
simple geologic principles. Discover how to interpret
topographic and geologic maps; aerial photographs and
earthquake seismic waves. Take field trips to local sites
and learn about the rocks, landslides, faults, and the
geologic past of the Los Angeles area.
HEALTH
2 - HEALTH AND FITNESS (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
Lecture and Laboratory. This course emphasizes healthy
psychological and physical lifestyles, with importance
on wellness, disease prevention, nutrition, sexuality,
reproduction, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, aging, stress
management, weight control, injury prevention, and
lifetime fitness. The physical fitness segment focuses
on individual improvement utilizing cardio respiratory,
flexibility, and strengthening activities. (Can be applied
toward Associate in Arts Degree in Kinesiology).
6 - NUTRITION FOR HEALTHFUL LIVING AND
FITNESS ACTIVITIES (3 UNITS) CSU
Basic nutrition theories, information for healthful food
purchasing, the relationship of nutrition to disease, and
general health concerns including weight management are
discussed. Benefits of exercise and techniques for body
conditioning are learned. Class time includes participation
in fitness activities including developmental exercises.
This course requires 1:25 hours per week of student lab
work to be scheduled as arranged with instructor. 1:25 TBA
11 - PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHFUL LIVING
(3 UNITS) UC:CSU
This course teaches concepts to use as guidelines for
healthy, responsible living. Importance is placed on
relating health concepts to the individual’s well-being
in personal, social, professional, and leadership roles.
Health topics cover emotional/physical/social/mental
health, cardio respiratory fitness, nutrition, chronic and
communicable diseases, environmental health issues,
sexuality, reproduction, addiction and the life cycle. (Can
be applied toward Associate in Arts Degree in Kinesiology).
12 - SAFETY EDUCATION AND FIRST AID
144 * Course Descriptions Los Angeles Harbor College