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HSDP 5401 GRAMMAR A 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Review the parts of speech, mnemonic spelling, basic sentence structure and mechanics, vocabulary building. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7042  8:50am-10:25am MW      Lecture CEC230 MARTIN P D  
   #7062  6:40pm- 8:15pm TuTh    Lecture CEC230 D'ASERO M A 

HSDP 5402 GRAMMAR B 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in HSDP 5401.
English usage, spelling and mechanics. Intensive work in more complex sentence structures toward basic writing skills and increased vocabulary building. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7175  8:50am-10:25am TuTh    Lecture CEC230 MARTIN P D  
   #7074  6:40pm- 8:15pm MW      Lecture CEC230 YABLONKA M  

HSDP 5403 WRITING AND VOCABULARY SKILL BUILDING A 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Introduction to writing: Outlining, paragraph structure, grammar and vocabulary building. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7177 10:30am-12:05pm MW      Lecture CEC230 MARTIN P D  
   #7176  8:20pm- 9:55pm TuTh    Lecture CEC230 D'ASERO M A 

HSDP 5404 WRITING AND VOCABULARY SKILL BUILDING B 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in HSDP 5403.
Review steps of the writing process, outlining, style exploration and introduction to research paper writing. Grammar, vocabulary and oral presentation skills. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7179 10:30am-12:05pm TuTh    Lecture CEC230 MARTIN P D  
   #7066  8:20pm- 9:55pm MW      Lecture CEC230 YABLONKA M  

HSDP 5405 AMERICAN LITERATURE 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
A survey of American literature (fiction and non-fiction). Examine period material as related to contemporary issues. Reading and comprehension exercises. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7050                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 LEE-YAHNG K 
         3.4 Hours TBA per week
   #7071                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 YANG T      
         3.4 Hours TBA per week

HSDP 5406 ENGLISH LITERATURE 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Survey of English literature (fiction and non-fiction). Examine style as compared to American literature. Reading and comprehension exercises. Recommended successful completion of HSDP 5405. Total of 90 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7072                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 YANG T      
         3.4 Hours TBA per week
   #7049 12:05pm- 1:40pm TuTh    Lecture CEC230 MARTIN P D  

HSDP 5407 READING INSTRUCTION A 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Introduction to an individualized program to develop word attack skills and good reading habits. The student will also be able to increase vocabulary, reading speed, and comprehension. Total of 27 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7026                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 LEE-YAHNG K 
         1.7 Hours TBA per week
   #7039                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 YANG T      
         1.7 Hours TBA per week

HSDP 5408 HISTORY A 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
A survey of American history from the period of Pre-Colonialism through Reconstruction. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7184  8:50am-10:25am MW      Lecture CEC228 INDA J      
   #7353  6:40pm- 8:15pm TuTh    Lecture CEC228 INDA J      

HSDP 5409 HISTORY B 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
A survey of the United States from the period of the Civil War to the present. Emphasis will be placed on instruction in the essential content of American history. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7186 10:30am-12:05pm MW      Lecture CEC228 INDA J      
   #7185  8:20pm- 9:55pm TuTh    Lecture CEC228 INDA J      

HSDP 5410 CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN PROBLEMS 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Analysis of social, economic, political and ethical issues facing American society today. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7187 10:30am-12:05pm TuTh    Lecture CEC228 DUNCAN M M  

HSDP 5411 U. S. GOVERNMENT 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Economic and political aspects of American democratic government at the national, state, and local levels. Government problems of national and international scope. Individualized program. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7188  8:50am-10:25am TuTh    Lecture CEC228 DUNCAN M M  
   #7004  8:20pm- 9:55pm MW      Lecture CEC228 DEMESSIE A E

HSDP 5412 ARITHMETIC 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): 9th grade level placement on the Test of Adult Basic Education or higher.
Basic arithmetic skills; operations with whole numbers and rationals; the metric system; informal geometry, measurement, consumer arithmetic. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7105  8:50am-10:25am MW      Lecture CEC204 GALINDO D A 
   #7191  8:50am-10:25am TuTh    Lecture CEC201 SLOCUM R    
   #7193  6:40pm- 8:15pm TuTh    Lecture CEC201 SLOCUM R    

HSDP 5413 PRE-ALGEBRA 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): Arithmetic or equivalent.
Modern concepts in arithmetic; basic operations with whole numbers, integers, rationals and irrationals; structure of real number system; the metric system; equations. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7102 10:30am-12:05pm MW      Lecture CEC204 GALINDO D A 

HSDP 5414 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA A 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in Pre-Algebra or satisfactory score on placement test.
Basic operations with whole numbers and integers, exponential notation, order of operations, variables, solving first degree equations and inequalities, factoring monomials and polynomials, operations with rational expressions. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7593 10:30am-12:05pm TuTh    Lecture CEC201 SLOCUM R    
   #7594  8:20pm- 9:55pm TuTh    Lecture CEC201 SLOCUM R    

HSDP 5415 LIFE SCIENCE A 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Introduction to the study of life, ecology and conservation within the context of the natural environment. Observations using scientific methods. Nature and composition of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7076  8:50am-10:25am MW      Lecture CEC201 SLOCUM R    
   #7323  6:40pm- 8:15pm MW      Lecture CEC201 INCE W      

HSDP 5416 LIFE SCIENCE B 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in Life Science A or equivalent.
Biological concepts related to the structure and function of the human body; plant and animal classification, reproduction, heredity and theories of evolution. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7198 10:30am-12:05pm MW      Lecture CEC201 SLOCUM R    
   #7197  8:20pm- 9:55pm MW      Lecture CEC201 INCE W      

HSDP 5419 READING INSTRUCTION B 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Development of word attack skills and good reading habits. The student will also be able to increase vocabulary, reading speed and comprehension. Total of 45 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7046                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 LEE-YAHNG K 
         2.8 Hours TBA per week
   #7067                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 YANG T      
         2.8 Hours TBA per week

HSDP 5420 ECONOMICS 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
A survey of economic principles, money, banking, GNP, consumerism, foreign and domestic exchange. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7201 12:05pm- 1:40pm MW      Lecture CEC228 INDA J      
   #7200  6:40pm- 8:15pm MW      Lecture CEC228 DEMESSIE A E

HSDP 5421 WORLD AFFAIRS 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Fundamental principles of world affairs; customs, problems, and decision making. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7073                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 HAMMAN D    
         3.4 Hours TBA per week
   #7202                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 RUTZEN D    
         3.4 Hours TBA per week

HSDP 5424 PREPARATION FOR GED/STEP III 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Introduction to (GED/STEP III) (General Education Development/Sequential Tests of Educational Progress) (Series III) with a review of grammar, spelling, reading comprehension and mathematics at a level comparable to the GED/STEP 3 tests. Total of 90 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7206  9:00am-11:40am MW      Lecture CEC221 NAVARRO A   
   #7205  9:00am-11:40am TuTh    Lecture CEC221 NAVARRO A   
   #7204  7:00pm- 9:40pm W       Lecture CEC221 HEBRON K    
       &  7:00pm- 9:40pm M               CEC221 GALINDO D A 

HSDP 5427 ART APPRECIATION A 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
A survey of historical and contemporary art forms; perspective design, composition and color theory. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7271                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 LOPEZ A     
         3.4 Hours TBA per week

HSDP 5428 ART APPRECIATION B 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Continuation of the survey of historical and contemporary art forms; perspective design, composition and color theory. Field trips and report writing required. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7270                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 LOPEZ A     
         3.4 Hours TBA per week

HSDP 5448 PHYSICAL SCIENCE B 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in Physical Science A and minimum grade of Algebra or equivalent.
Investigation of the principles of general physics with emphasis on the scientific method. Selected laboratory demonstrations of experiments in physics. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7214 12:05pm- 1:40pm MW      Lecture CEC201 SLOCUM R    

HSDP 5455 COMPUTER LITERACY 1 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Overview of microcomputer hardware, software and operating systems. Survey of common computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and data bases. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7063  8:50am-10:25am MW      Lecture CEC114 MEDINA E    
   #7211 10:30am-12:05pm MW      Lecture CEC114 MEDINA E    
   #7351  6:40pm- 8:15pm MW      Lecture CEC114 FORTICH C   
   #7367  8:20pm- 9:55pm MW      Lecture CEC114 FORTICH C   

HSDP 5460 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA B 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in Elementary Algebra A or equivalent.
Solution of first degree equations and inequalities in two variables, graphical and algebraic solution to linear and quadratic equations; simplifying radical expressions. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7044 12:05pm-12:35pm TuTh    Lecture CEC201 SLOCUM R    
       & 12:35pm- 1:40pm TuTh            CEC201 SLOCUM R    
   #7230  8:20pm- 9:55pm TuTh    Lecture CEC201 SLOCUM R    

HSDP 5470 JOB PLACEMENT PREPARATION 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Principles of job placement preparation with emphasis on self esteem, completing job applications, resume writing, dress code, attendance, attitudes and interviewing techniques. Nine weeks, 3 hours each week. Total of 27 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7112                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 HAMMAN D    
         3.4 Hours TBA per week
         Short Term: 02/22/11-04/15/11
   #7122                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 HAMMAN D    
         3.4 Hours TBA per week
         Short Term: 04/25/11-06/17/11
   #7114                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 YANG T      
         3.4 Hours TBA per week
         Short Term: 02/22/11-04/15/11
   #7115                 TBA     Lecture CEC108 YANG T      
         3.4 Hours TBA per week
         Short Term: 04/25/11-06/17/11

HSDP 5480 CAREER PLANNING AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Effective personal and social relations in the academic and social environments. Career planning using standardized test of aptitudes, vocational interests and temperament along with non-test information. Survey of occupational opportunities and requirements. Total of 90 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7225 12:05pm- 2:45pm MW      Lecture CEC230 HUGULEY S   
   #7226  6:30pm- 9:15pm TuTh    Lecture CEC221 MATA-FLORES 

HSDP 5481 PSYCHOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None
Recommended Preparation: None
This course facilitates self-assessment in the areas of personality characteristics, cognition, anger and stress management and communication skills. The factors involved with problem solving, emotional self-awareness and personal growth will be highlighted. The target experience is behavioral change. This is suitable for students who would like to enhance their emotional intelligence so that they can interact effectively in the workplace. Total of 54 hours lecture. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7011    Noon- 3:10pm Tu      Lecture CEC219 SAMAAN E    

HSDP 6000 CAHSEE PREPARATION (B) MATHEMATICS 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides remediation for individuals preparing for the CAHSEE exam. It will provide instruction in (B) mathematics. Total of 64 hours lecture. Total of 64 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7061    Noon- 4:00pm TuTh    Lecture CEC207 GALINDO D A 
         Short Term: 02/22/11-04/14/11
   #7068    Noon- 4:00pm TuTh    Lecture CEC207 GALINDO D A 
         Short Term: 04/26/11-06/16/11

HSDP 6002 CAHSEE PREPARATION (A) ENGLISH 0 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
This course provides remediation for individuals preparing for the CAHSEE exam. It will provide instruction in (A) English language arts. Maximum enrollment: 2. Total of 64 hours lecture. Grading: Non Credit Course

   #7241    Noon- 4:00pm MW      Lecture CEC207 HEBRON K    
         Short Term: 02/23/11-04/13/11

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