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BIOL 11 GENERAL BIOLOGY 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Basic concepts of biology, the cell, nutrition, a survey of physiological systems, reproduction, heredity, development, diversity of organisms, evolution and environmental biology. Recommended a 1-99 lab science course. No credit if taken after Biol 1A, 2, 3, 4 or 5. For non-biology majors, but open to all qualified students. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6769 11:20am- 2:40pm Sat     LecLab  U321   MEMBRENO S  
    &  2:40pm- 6:00pm Sat             U412   KEUSHKERIAN 
No. 6769: F1 Cohort - Pathway 7 - ESL Level 5. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FOUR SECTIONS: #6649, #6657, #6676, AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: #6658, #6696 or #6769.
#6658 11:20am- 2:40pm Sat     LecLab  U321   MEMBRENO S  
    &  8:00am-11:20am Sat             U412   MC CABE DC  
No. 6658: F1 Cohort - Pathway 7 - ESL Level 5. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FOUR SECTIONS: #6649, #6657, #6676, AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: #6658, #6696 or #6769.
#6696 11:20am- 2:40pm Sat     LecLab  U321   MEMBRENO S  
    &  8:00am-11:20am Sat             U418   SENANAYAKE S
No. 6696: F1 Cohort - Pathway 7 - ESL Level 5. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FOUR SECTIONS: #6649, #6657, #6676, AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: #6658, #6696 or #6769.


CIS 10 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS 5 Units

Foundation course for business/computer information systems majors. Information and computer literacy concepts that include: hardware and components, system and application software, programming principles, applications of information technology and ethics. Exposure to word processing, presentation, and database software. Use of spreadsheets. Information systems development. Usage of the Internet, especially as a research tool. Total of 90 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU: UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#6549 10:40am- 1:00pm TuTh    Lecture D101   YONGE W     
NO. 6549: F1 Cohort - Pathway 4 - ESL Level 4. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6541, #6549, #6561, AND #5049 or #7376.


COUN 10 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE 1 Unit

Orientation to the structures of higher education. Exposure to college resources and educational planning. Introduction to students' matriculation rights and responsibilities. Completion of placement assessment recommended. Short term class. Total of 18 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
#6257  8:00am-11:00am Sat     Lecture CC233  HONG N      
      Short Term: 02/25/12-03/31/12
No. 6257: F1 Cohort - Pathway 2 - ESL Level 3. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6220, #6238, #6255, #6257, AND #6278.
#6709  9:00am-   Noon F       Lecture GM103  ALDAS S     
      Short Term: 02/24/12-03/23/12
No. 6709: F1 Cohort - Pathway 8 - English 100. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL Five SECTIONS: #6685, #6686, #6705, #6709 AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: #6658, #6696 or #6769.
#6280  9:00am-   Noon F       Lecture C301   WIGGINS L V 
      Short Term: 02/24/12-03/23/12
NO. 6280: F1 Cohort - Pathway 2 - ESL Level 3. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6280, #6282, #6314, #6319, AND #6339.
#6561 11:00am- 2:00pm Sat     Lecture CC233  FISHER C    
      Short Term: 02/25/12-03/31/12
No. 6561: F1 Cohort - Pathway 5- ESL Level 4. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6562, #6563, #6584, #6614, AND #5049 or #7376.
#6584    Noon- 3:00pm Sat     Lecture C153   MEZA L      
      Short Term: 02/25/12-03/31/12
No. 6584: F1 Cohort - Pathway 5 - ESL Level 4. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6562, #6563, #6584, #6614, AND #5049 or #7376.
#6346  1:00pm- 4:00pm F       Lecture IT209  WILLIAMS M  
      Short Term: 02/24/12-03/23/12
NO. 6346: F1 Cohort - Pathway 3 - ESL Level 3. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6346, #6352, #6371, #6376, AND #6421.
#6676  5:00pm- 8:00pm Tu      Lecture CC233  HUPP J J    
      Short Term: 04/24/12-05/29/12
No. 6676: F1 Cohort - Pathway 7 - ESL Level 5. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FOUR SECTIONS: #6649, #6657, #6676, AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: #6658, #6696 or #6769.


COUN 11 LEARNING STRATEGIES AND COLLEGE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 1 Unit

Analysis of college success factors and learning styles of student achievement. Development of strategies for success in educational and work environments. Organizing tasks involved when studying and the tools to do it. Short term class. Total of 18 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
#6278  8:00am-11:00am Sat     Lecture CC233  ESCOVAR M   
      Short Term: 04/28/12-05/26/12
No. 6278: F1 Cohort - Pathway 2 - ESL Level 3. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6220, #6238, #6255, #6257, AND #6278.
#6614    Noon- 3:00pm Sat     Lecture CC233  BECERRA M   
      Short Term: 04/7/12-05/19/12
No. 6614: F1 Cohort - Pathway 5 - ESL Level 4. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6562, #6563, #6584, #6614, AND #5049 or #7376.


COUN 12 PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 3 Units

A comprehensive course that integrates personal and professional growth through the development of effective communication skills, positive self-image and self-esteem, and strategies for problem solving and decision making. Analysis of life course events, such as the development of career and educational objectives. Emphasis is on personal health assessment and strategies for coping with stress. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6648  1:00pm- 4:20pm M       Lecture CC233  ALDAS S     
No. 6648: F1 Cohort - Pathway 6 - ESL Level 4. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FOUR SECTIONS: #6619, #6641, #6648, AND #5049 or #7376.
#6767  6:00pm- 9:20pm M       Lecture CC233  KAIAMA E    
No. 6767: F1 Cohort - Pathway 9 - English 1A. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL Five SECTIONS: #6715, #6724, #6737, #6763 AND #6767.


ECON 1A PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
Macro-economics. Introduction to concepts and tools of economic analysis; economic principles, problems and policies; nature and characteristics of economic systems, business organizations; aggregative economics, including national income, monetary and fiscal policy and international trade. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only
#6737  4:00pm- 5:35pm TuTh    Lecture GM112  KEEP R      
No. 6737: F1 Cohort - Pathway 9 - English 1A. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL Five SECTIONS: #6715, #6724, #6737, #6763 AND #6767.


ENGL 1A READING AND COMPOSITION 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): One of the following: (1) Engl 100; (2) ESL 33B; (3) placement based on the English assessment process.
Corequisite(s): Engl 900.
Development of expository and argumentative essays. Instruction in writing annotated papers. Analysis of various forms of writing with emphasis on expository and argumentative essays. Required concurrent enrollment in Engl 900. Recommended enrollment in Engl 14. Total of 72 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6715  4:00pm- 5:25pm MWF     Lecture C361   BARONIAN T  
No. 6715: F1 Cohort - Pathway 9 - English 1A. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL Five SECTIONS: #6715, #6724, #6737, #6763 AND #6767.


ENGL 100 READING AND WRITING SKILLS 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): One of the following: (1) Engl 400 or Bus 112; (2) placement based on the English assessment process.
Corequisite(s): Engl 901.
Writing expository, analytical, and argumentative essays; developing critical reading and research skills. Review of sentence structure and grammar. Required concurrent enrollment in Engl 901, Writing Center Lab. Recommended enrollment in Engl 130. No credit if taken after Engl 1A. Total of 72 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6685  3:45pm- 5:10pm MWF     Lecture R306   MINAZAD O   
No. 6685: F1 Cohort - Pathway 8 - English 100. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL Five SECTIONS: #6685, #6686, #6705, #6709 AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: #6658, #6696 or #6769.


ENGL 900 WRITING CENTER LAB 0.3 Units

Corequisite(s): Engl 1A.
Development of writing skills for students in English 1A through the use of the Writing Center. Individualized instruction with Writing Center tutors and computer software. Pass/no pass grading. Total of 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
#6724  7:05pm- 8:10pm W       Lab     C341   BARONIAN T  
    &  7:05pm- 8:10pm W               C341   ADLER B     
No. 6724: F1 Cohort - Pathway 9 - English 1A. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL Five SECTIONS: #6715, #6724, #6737, #6763 AND #6767.


ENGL 901 WRITING CENTER LAB 0.3 Units

Corequisite(s): Engl 100.
Development of writing skills for students in English 100 through the use of the Writing Center. Individualized instruction with Writing Center tutors and computer software. Pass/no pass grading. Total of 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
#6686  7:05pm- 8:10pm W       Lab     C341   BARONIAN T  
    &  7:05pm- 8:10pm W               C341   ADLER B     
No. 6686: F1 Cohort - Pathway 8 - English 100. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL Five SECTIONS: #6685, #6686, #6705, #6709 AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: #6658, #6696 or #6769.


ESL 33A ESL READING AND WRITING - LEVEL 4 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): ESL 122, or satisfactory ESL placement assessment.
Reading and composition to prepare students for college classes. Practice in advanced sentence structure; methods of paragraph and essay development; reading of college-level material. Recommended enrollment in Engl 415. No credit if taken after ESL 33B, Engl 1A, 1B, 1C or 100. Cannot be taken concurrently with ESL 33B, 122, 422, 420, Engl 1A, 1B, 1C, 100, 400. Total of 90 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6541  7:00am- 8:45am MWF     Lecture C153   ALVAREZ P   
NO. 6541: F1 Cohort - Pathway 4 - ESL Level 4. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6541, #6549, #6561, AND #5049 or #7376.

   #6619  7:00am- 8:45am MWF     Lecture C301   STAFF       
#6562  3:45pm- 5:30pm MWF     Lecture C157   PEHLIVANOVA 
No. 6562: F1 Cohort - Pathway 5 - ESL Level 4. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6562, #6563, #6584, #6614, AND #5049 or #7376.

ESL 33B ESL READING AND WRITING - LEVEL 5 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): ESL 33A, or satisfactory ESL placement assessment.
Readings in college-level texts including fiction and non-fiction; methods of essay and annotated paper development. Designed to prepare students for success in English composition classes. Recommended enrollment in Engl 130. No credit if taken after Engl 1A, 1B, 1C, 100. Cannot be taken concurrently with ESL 33A, 122, 422, 420, Engl 1A, 1B, 1C, 100, 400. Total of 90 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6649 12:15pm- 2:00pm MWF     Lecture GM107  ROSENSCHEIN 
No. 6649: F1 Cohort - Pathway 7 - ESL Level 5. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FOUR SECTIONS: #6649, #6657, #6676, AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: #6658, #6696 or #6769.


ESL 122 GRAMMAR AND WRITING - LEVEL 3 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): ESL 422, 490B, SPSV 490B or placement based on the ESL assessment process.
Development of grammar and writing skills for academic purposes. Reading of low-intermediate fiction and non-fiction; written practice in sentence patterns and compositions. Recommended concurrent enrollment in ESL 432. Maximum credit 8 units, 4 units each semester. No credit if taken after ESL 33A, 33B, Engl 1A, 1B, 1C, or 100. Cannot enroll concurrently in ESL 33A, 33B, 420, 422, Engl 1A, 1B, 1C, 100 or 400. Total of 90 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6314  9:00am-10:20am MTuWTh  Lecture C301   DE-CARVALHO 
NO. 6314: F1 Cohort - Pathway 2 - ESL Level 3. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6280, #6282, #6314, #6319, AND #6339.
#6371  1:00pm- 2:20pm MTuWTh  Lecture IT209  FRANK R     
NO. 6371: F1 Cohort - Pathway 3 - ESL Level 3. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6346, #6352, #6371, #6376, AND #6421.


ESL 132 READING - LEVEL 3 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): ESL 432 or placement based on the ESL reading assessment process.
Development of word attack skills, vocabulary, study skills, and intermediate reading techniques. Recommended enrollment in ESL 122. Maximum credit in ESL 132 is 6 units, 3 units each semester. No credit if taken after Engl 415, 130, 14. Cannot be taken concurrently with ESL 460, ESL 432, Engl 415, 130, 14. Total of 54 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6319 10:20am-11:55am MW      LecLab  C301   DE-CARVALHO 
      1.1 Hours TBA per week
    &                 TBA             C301   DE-CARVALHO 
NO. 6319: F1 Cohort - Pathway 2 - ESL Level 3. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6280, #6282, #6314, #6319, AND #6339.
#6376  2:20pm- 3:55pm MW      LecLab  IT209  DE-CARVALHO 
      1.1 Hours TBA per week
    &                 TBA             IT209  DE-CARVALHO 
NO. 6376: F1 Cohort - Pathway 3 - ESL Level 3. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6346, #6352, #6371, #6376, AND #6421.


ESL 176 EFFECTIVE SPEAKING AND LISTENING II 3 Units

Continuing development of conversation skills in a variety of social situations. Practice and use of intermediate language skills. Listening activities to help students understand natural speech. Vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammatical patterns common to spoken English. Recommended for students who have completed ESL 446 and/or are enrolled in ESL 122 and/or ESL 132. Maximum credit 6 units, 3 units each semester. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6339 10:20am-11:55am TuTh    Lecture C301   DE-CARVALHO 
NO. 6339: F1 Cohort - Pathway 2 - ESL Level 3. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6280, #6282, #6314, #6319, AND #6339.
#6421  2:20pm- 3:55pm TuTh    Lecture IT209  FRANK R     
NO. 6421: F1 Cohort - Pathway 3 - ESL Level 3. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6346, #6352, #6371, #6376, AND #6421.


ESL 403 ESL SKILLS WORKSHOP 1 Unit

Individualized instruction in writing vocabulary, and spelling to assist non-native speakers of English concurrently enrolled in a core ESL course. Maximum credits 4 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 18 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #6846  9:00am-11:15am F       Lecture D306   CARLISI K   
         Short Term: 04/6/12-06/1/12
   #6282  9:00am-   Noon F       Lecture IT209  STAFF       
         Short Term: 04/27/12-06/15/12

ESL 422 GRAMMAR AND WRITING - LEVEL 2 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): ESL 420 or satisfactory ESL placement assessment.
Development of reading and writing skills for academic purposes. Readings in short essays and fiction; written practice in sentence patterns, paragraphs. Recommended enrollment in ESL 432. Maximum credit 8 units, 4 units each semester. No credit if taken after ESL 33A, 33B, 122, Engl 1A, 1B, 1C, or 100. Cannot enroll concurrently in ESL 33A, 33B, 122, 420, Engl 1A, 1B, 1C, 100, or 400. Total of 90 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6220 12:15pm- 2:00pm MWF     Lecture IT140  MASUD-RUIZ N
No. 6220: F1 Cohort - Pathway 2 - ESL Level 3. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6220, #6238, #6255, #6257, AND #6278.


ESL 432 ESL READING - LEVEL 2 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): ESL 460 or satisfactory reading placement assessment.
Development of word attack skills, vocabulary, study skills, and basic reading techniques. Recommended enrollment in ESL 422 or 122. Maximum credit in ESL 432 is 6 units, 3 units each semester. No creditB if taken after Engl 415, 130, or 14. Cannot be taken concurrently with ESL 460, Engl 415, 130 or 14. Total of 54 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6238  2:00pm- 3:10pm MWF     LecLab  IT140  SHAHSAVARI S
    &                 TBA             IT140  SHAHSAVARI S
No. 6238: F1 Cohort - Pathway 2 - ESL Level 3. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6220, #6238, #6255, #6257, AND #6278.


ESL 446 EFFECTIVE SPEAKING AND LISTENING 3 Units

Recommended Preparation: ESL 456, 420 or 460; and enrollment in ESL 432, 422, 246 or 122.
Practice of casual and formal dialogues in commonplace situations. Everyday language functions and conversation management skills. Listening activities to enhance comprehension of daily topics. Idiomatic expressions and grammatical patterns common to spoken English. Maximum credit 6 units, between any combinations of ESL 442 and 446; 3 units each semester. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6255  3:10pm- 4:20pm MWF     LecLab  IT140  INGLE T     
No. 6255: F1 Cohort - Pathway 2 - ESL Level 3. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6220, #6238, #6255, #6257, AND #6278.


HUMAN 4 HUMANITIES THROUGH THE ARTS 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
Survey of the development of concepts of self and human values through film, drama, music, literature, painting, sculpture and architecture. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #6556  8:45am-12:05pm F       Lecture GM110  STAFF       
   #6636  9:15am-10:50am TuTh    Lecture GM107  STAFF       
   #6571  4:00pm- 5:35pm TuTh    Lecture C301   STAFF       

MUSIC 21 MUSIC APPRECIATION 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
Introduction to western classical music--its understanding and enjoyment; music elements; performance media; style and literature. Emphasis on awareness and evaluation of music in everyday life. Required concert attendance. Total of 54 hours lecture and 18 hours music laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6763  8:50am-10:25am MW      LecLab  V208   KIPP S      
      1.1 Hours TBA per week
    &                 TBA             V208   KIPP S      
No. 6763: F1 Cohort - Pathway 9 - English 1A. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL Five SECTIONS: #6715, #6724, #6737, #6763 AND #6767.


SOCIO 1 INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
Human culture, social order and group memberships. Cultural growth and change; ecology, population, social institutions; group processes, social control, personality. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
#6657  3:45pm- 5:20pm MW      Lecture C311   RODRIGUEZ C 
No. 6657: F1 Cohort - Pathway 7 - ESL Level 5. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FOUR SECTIONS: #6649, #6657, #6676, AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: #6658, #6696 or #6769.


THART 7B CONTEMPORARY FILM HISTORY 3 Units

Prerequisite(s): None.
Recommended Preparation: ThArt 7A.
(Visual Arts and Media Studies Division) Survey of national and international film movements and developments from the 1950's to the present with special attention given to the influence of Hollywood studios and directors in the world of cinema, art and ideas. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only
#6641  4:00pm- 5:35pm TuTh    Lecture C351   LARSON C S  
No. 6641: F1 Cohort - Pathway 6 - ESL Level 4. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FOUR SECTIONS: #6619, #6641, #6648, AND #5049 or #7376.
#6563  5:30pm- 7:05pm MW      Lecture GM103  HUNT S      
No. 6563: F1 Cohort - Pathway 5 - ESL Level 4. STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN ALL FIVE SECTIONS: #6562, #6563, #6584, #6614, AND #5049 or #7376.


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