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Sec Days hrs rm instr dates Sec Days hrs rm instr dates Sec Days hrs rm instr datesHumanitiesHUMAN-113 African American Humanities (SC) - 3 UnitsAn integrated and historical study of African American cultures and their influenceupon American life. Emphasis will be on philosophy, fine and appliedarts, and ways in which they reflect the social, political, and economic realitiesof a culture. This course meets the CSU General Education requirement forArea C2-Humanities (Literature, Philosophy, Foreign Language).6495 TTH 12:40-2:00pm LA-103 Bascomb, L SemesterThis class is a part of the AFRAM Studies Program.HUMAN-120 Introduction to Humanities: Imagination,Invention and Creativity (SC) - 3 UnitsThis course is a study of creative and imaginative expression in a variety ofdisciplines. Students will study the methods used by artists, inventors andinnovators in many fields to discover what they can do to build strongerchannels to their own inner creative resources. This course meets the CSUGeneral Education requirement for Area C2-Humanities (Literature, Philosophy,Foreign Language).6477 F 9:10-12:00pm B-2 Kunkel, R Semester6475 MW 9:40-11:00am B-2 Houston, D Semester3209 TTH 12:40-2:00pm LA-208 Houston, D Semester8470 W 2:10-5:00pm LA-208 Kunkel, R SemesterSection 8470 is a part of the PACE Program, but is open to all students.8471 W 6:10-9:00pm OC Houston, D SemesterCommunity Education. Section 8471 meets off campus at the CCCEL CERRITO CENTER, 540 Ashbury Ave., (El Cerrito High School).For additional information, please contact Mercy Pono at(510) 235-7800 ext. 4292 or mpono@contracosta.edu.0279 F 6:10-9:00pm B-2 Boyle, C 1/28-3/11Section 0279 is a PACE telecourse, but is open to all students.Meeting dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, and 3/11.HUMAN-160 Mystery of Humanity: Birth, Sex, and Death(SC) - 3 UnitsThis course examines the uniqueness of humans, drawing from multipledisciplines and focusing on five life events and questions: birth, death, genderand sex, marriage, and the question of how to live a good life. It will look atcultural impact and possible universal human qualities.4618 TTH 9:40-11:00am B-2 Houston, D SemesterIndustial TechnologyINTEC-100D Green Building I (LR) - 2 UnitsThis course is an introduction to green concepts, building science and theapplication to buildings and building systems. It gives an overview of typicalenergy uses in homes, including space heating and cooling, lighting, waterheating, refrigerators, and other appliances and plug loads. The buildingenvelope will be covered in detail, including insulation, air barriers, ventilation,moisture, air distribution, and windows. Students will be introduced to homeperformance testing equipment, including pressure measurement doorblowers, duct blaster, and infrared thermography. Students will learn the basicskills to take an intensive two-day course and successfully sit for a certifiedgreen building professional certificate.3569 MTWTHF 2:40-6:30pm A-2 Braver, N 2/28-3/12S 8:40-3:30pm OC4569 MTWTHF 2:40-6:30pm A-2 Braver, N 4/4-4/16S 8:40-3:30pm OCINTEC-100E Green Building II (LR) - 2 Unitsthis course is the second half of the home performance series. Covers inmore detail some of the concepts introduced in GBT1, such as the buildingsite, inspections, ventilation, air distribution systems, combustion testing andpersonal safety, heating and cooling systems and indoor air quality. Thefocus is application of principles and practices using pressure measurement,door blowers, duct blaster and infrared thermography tools in the lab and atactual houses, pending arrangements. Students will build a solid foundationto take additional training and practice for a HERS Rater or Building analystcertification.3570 THFS 11:10-5:00pm OC Waring, P 3/17-4/24570 THFS 11:10-5:00pm OC Waring, P 4/28-5/14INTEC-101 Residential Safety, Repair, and Maintenance(LR) - 3 UnitsThis course focuses on residential repair maintenance and construction.Students learn basic repair, maintenance and safety practices in plumbing,electrical and carpentry. Students will learn earthquake safety practices andreadiness. The course prepares students for employment in related fields ofplumbing, electrical, sheet rock, apartment maintenance and management aswell as home inspection.2098 MW 6:10-8:30pm AT-138 Bell, G Semester3098 MW 6:10-8:30pm AT-138 Bell, G SemesterINTEC-102 Advanced Residential Safety, Repair, andMaintenance (LR) - 3 UnitsThis course expands the fundamentals essential of residential repair,maintenance and construction learned in INTEC 101. Students continue tolearn basic repair, maintenance and safety practices in plumbing, electricaland carpentry. Student will learn earthquake safety practices, proactivepreparation and readiness. The course prepares students for employment inrelated fields in plumbing, electrical, sheet rock, apartment maintenance andmanagement as well as home inspection.2298 MW 6:10-8:30pm SA-6 Bell, G Semester3298 MW 6:10-8:30pm SA-6 Bell, G SemesterInterdisciplinary StudiesINDIS-095 Science, Math and Engineering Mentoring(SC) - 3 UnitsThis course provides academic assistance and enculturation into sciences,mathematics and engineering. It is designed for students planning to transferto a four year college and be part of the CSE-MESA program.0405 F 2:10-5:00pm PS-102 Cruz, E Semester+ 6 hours by arrangement each week.0416 F 2:10-5:00pm PS-113 Krolikowski, K Semester+ 6 hours by arrangement each week.0417 F 2:10-5:00pm PS-101 Thorn, N Semester+ 6 hours by arrangement each week.JapaneseJAPAN-121 Second-Semester Japanese (SC) - 5 UnitsAdvisory: JAPAN 120 or 120BThis is a second-semester Japanese course. The goals are to communicatein Japanese through the development of skills in speaking, understanding,reading and writing and to develop an appreciation of Japanese culture.This course meets the CSU General Education requirement for Area C2-Humanities (Literature, Philosophy, Foreign Language).2749 MW 6:10-8:30pm H-6 Prince, K SemesterJournalismJRNAL-100E Photojournalism (SC) - 3 UnitsThis course introduces students to the principles and theories of photojournalism.Students receive instruction in shooting, printing, and editing usingdigital technology. Media ethics, legal issues, and the evolving technologicalimpact of photojournalism are also covered.6467 WF 12:40-2:30pm AA-215 Diestler, J SemesterPhotojoURNALISmJRNAL-100E3 UnitsTheprinciples & theoriesofphotojournalismInstruction in shooting,printing, and editing usingdigital technology.Media ethics, legal issues,and the evolving technologicalimpact of photojournalism6467 WF 12:40-2:30pmAA-215 Diestler, JJRNAL-110 Newspaper Practice (SC) - 1 UnitCo-requisite: JRNAL 122, 123, 222 or 223Laboratory class includes writing stories and headlines, editing, pagemake-up and paste-up, proofreading, photocopy, art work, word processing,typesetting, and advertising for the school newspaper, The Advocate.6468 AA-215 DeBolt, P Semester6 hours by arrangement each week.JRNAL-122 Newspaper Production I (SC) - 3 UnitsCo-requisite: JRNAL 110Practical experience in all phases of producing the college’s weekly newspaper,The Advocate.6469 MWF 10:10-11:00am AA-215 DeBolt, P SemesterJRNAL-123 Newspaper Production II (SC) - 3 UnitsCo-requisite: JRNAL 110Practical experience in all phases of producing the college’s weekly newspaper,The Advocate.6470 MWF 10:10-11:00am AA-215 DeBolt, P SemesterJRNAL-130 Mass Communication (SC) - 3 UnitsThis course covers the origins, development, characteristics, and principlesof American media of mass communication and their present role in society.Media to be examined will include newspapers, magazines, television, radio,recording, book publishing, film, and advertising.6471 MW 8:10-9:30am AA-215 DeBolt, P SemesterJRNAL-161 Newspaper Design and Layout(SC) - 3 UnitsThe study of contemporary newspaper and layout. The course will includepage design, story design, use of typography, artwork and photographs. Itwill include an introduction to using the computer for page layout and design.6474 MW 11:10-12:30pm AA-215 DeBolt, P SemesterJRNAL-222 Newspaper Production III (SC) - 3 UnitsCo-requisite: JRNAL 110Practical experience in all phases of producing the college’s weekly newspaper,The Advocate.6472 MWF 10:10-11:00am AA-215 DeBolt, P SemesterJRNAL-223 Newspaper Production IV (SC) - 3 UnitsCo-requisite: JRNAL 110Practical experience in all phases of producing the college’s weekly newspaper,The Advocate.6473 MWF 10:10-11:00am AA-215 DeBolt, P SemesterLa Raza StudiesLARAZ-110 Introduction to La Raza Studies(LR) - 3 UnitsThis course will provide students with a historical awareness and multidisciplinaryoverview of La Raza Studies as an academic field. Students will gaina basic understanding of the historical, social, political, economic and culturalcontext of Chicanos(as) and Latinas(os) in the Americas. This course has acomparative and transnational approach.3524 TTH 11:10-12:30pm LA-104 Palacios, A SemesterLARAZ-113 Introduction to Analysis of AmericanPolitical Institutions (SC) - 3 UnitsThis course examines the U.S. Constitution and the U.S. system of governmentat the national and state levels, with an emphasis on Latino politicalparticipation. The course covers both U.S. and California political processes,and highlights the relationships between the federal government and stateand local governments. It will also survey the resolution of conflicts and theestablishment of cooperative mechanisms under the constitutions of bothstate and federal governments. Included will be the process to achieve resolution.Important events since the American Revolution and contributions ofLatinos, women and various ethnic groups will be surveyed. Cultural diversityin California and in the U.S. will be emphasized. This course meets the CSUGeneral Education requirement for Areas D3-Ethnic Studies and D8-PoliticalScience, Government, and Legal Institutions.3041 TTH 2:10-3:30pm LA-108 Palacios, A SemesterLARAZ-125 Latin American History (SC) - 3 UnitsThis course shall examine the history of Mexico, Central and South America .The course is a survey of the history and its influence upon the Latino peopleof the Americas.6825 MW 11:10-12:30pm LA-104 Palacios, A Semester24 • Spring 2011 • Contra Costa College • www.contracosta .edu