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JOURNALISM
101 - COLLECTING AND WRITING NEWS
(3 UNITS) CSU
This introductory course stresses instruction and practice
in news gathering and news writing. Extensive practical
writing experience is geared to the campus newspaper. It
also includes a study of newspaper, radio, and television
news. Adherence to professional writing style and legal
and ethical aspects of the profession are included.
105 - MASS COMMUNICATIONS (3 UNITS)
UC:CSU
This course is a survey and evaluation of the mass media,
with special attention given to interpretation and analysis
of ethical and legal media issues. Students will examine
and assess arguments related to newspapers, magazines,
radio, television, motion pictures and advertising, and
evaluate their impact on society and the individual.
108 - ARTICLE WRITING (3 UNITS) CSU - RPT 3
In this course, the student learns how to write and sell staff
and free-lance magazine articles. This course includes
basic reporting, researching, and writing of articles, as
well as the study of potential magazine markets.
217 - PUBLICATIONS LABORATORY (2 UNITS)
CSU - RPT 3
Prerequisite: Completion of Journalism 101 with a grade of “C” or
better.
This course stresses modern newspaper production
techniques, through the publication of the campus
newspaper. Includes use of computerized typesetting
equipment; graphic techniques and materials; newspaper
design and make-up. Instruction is directed by the
newspaper advisor, editor and staff members.
218 - PRACTICAL EDITING (3 UNITS) CSU - RPT 3
This course provides practical instruction and practice in
writing and editing the campus newspaper. Editions are
evaluated in regularly scheduled class meetings.
KINESIOLOGY
Note: UC grants a maximum of four semester units of
credit for Kinesiology Activity courses.
010 - KINESIOLOGY - SCIENTIFIC PHYSICAL
FITNESS LABORATORY (1 UNIT) UC:CSU RPT 3
This course teaches a scientific approach to physical
fitness to improve one’s physical efficiency. It consists
of an active program of physical fitness through fitness,
strength, agility, and speed exercises. Students will learn
how to test and be tested on the different areas of fitness
and on their improvement throughout the course. (Required
for 17 Unit, “Skills Certifi cate in Physical Training”).
119 – KINESIOLOGY - PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY
(2 UNITS) UC:CSU
This course consists of an active program of physical
fitness through flexibility, running, and strength exercises.
Also included are weight conditioning and aerobic
activities. Personalized fitness programs are developed
for each student. The student will also learn the principles
of fitness conditioning, weight control, and nutrition
guidance. (Required for 17 Unit, “Skills Certificate in Physical
Training”).
185 - KINESIOLOGY (1 UNIT) UC:CSU - RPT 2
285 - KINESIOLOGY (2 UNITS) UC:CSU
385 - KINESIOLOGY (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
Allows students to pursue Directed Study in Kinesiology
on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising
instructor. Credit Limit: A maximum of 3 units in Directed
Study may be taken for credit.
INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL ACTIVITIES (1 UNIT)
UC:CSU - RPT 3
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels are offered
for most of the courses listed below, but all levels may not
be taught each semester.
217 - SELF-DEFENSE SKILLS
(Can be applied toward Associate in Arts Degree in Kinesiology).
This course provides the fundamentals of safety awareness,
defensive and striking techniques for dealing with standing
confrontations.
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