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Arts & Communications Pathway
Be part of what makes life meaningful—or help bring that meaning to a wider audience—through literature, arts, entertainment, mass media, or news. Whether you want to direct a film, join a theater group, write for an online publication, or paint your masterpiece, you begin by choosing our Arts & Communications Pathway.
Quarter Plan:
Search ScheduleStudents have several options for their starting point. Some students may start in our Transition Studies programs: Adult Basic Education, ESL, High School+, and Basic Computer Skills.
Choose One:
MATH092
5cr
Mathematical Reasoning
Introduces operations with rational numbers, applications and problem solving skills, expressions, solving linear equations, and graphing linear relationships. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score on the Arithmetic Test or recommendation from the Basic Education for Adults department.
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ABE065
5cr
Contextualized Math II
Introduces operations with rational numbers, applications and problem solving skills, expressions, solving linear equations, and graphing linear relationships through direct instruction and contextualized application. Prepares students for high school completion, employment, or MATH& 107/MATH& 146 with concurrent MATH 096 enrollment. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or an 'S' in ABE 064 or a 'U, P, V, W' in ABE 065.
Choose One:
ENGL090
5cr
Integrated Reading and Writing I
Introduces students to college-level reading and writing. Focuses on reading strategies, critical thinking, and writing unified paragraphs. ENGL 090 classes are combined with ENGL 095 classes, and students who demonstrate ENGL 095 proficiency may earn ENGL 095 credit. Prerequisite: ABE 055 or ESL 066 or qualifying placement.
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ENGL095
5cr
Integrated Reading and Writing II
Prepares students for entry into college-level writing courses. Focuses on reading analytically, thinking critically, and writing coherent, well-supported texts. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement based on Reading & English CPT scores or transition test.
CCS101
3cr
Pathways to Success
Cultivates the mind-set and skills necessary for students to become confident, reflective, self-directing, and successful learners. Prerequisite: None.
CMATH107
5cr
Clippers Math In Society
Accelerated course that gives students the opportunity to complete MATH 095 and MATH& 107 in one quarter. Explores a variety of mathematical topics presenting mathematics as an art in its own right and as a tool for understanding the world around us. Specific topics may be drawn from geometry, number theory, set theory, and the history of mathematics. Students will earn credit for either MATH 095 or MATH& 107 at the conclusion of the course. Designed for non-science majors.CLIPPERS courses combine the prerequisite course with the college-level course. These classes are taught in a computer lab with a focus on in-class activities and video-based instruction. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or a 'C' or better in MATH 092 or an 'S' in ABE 065.
Fees: $12.00 Natural Applied Science Course Fee
Choose One:
ENGL098
5cr
Transitional English Composition
Introduces strategies and techniques writers use to convey ideas and participate in multiple discourse communities. Focuses on both the process and product of composing. English 098 classes are combined with English 101 classes, and students who demonstrate English 101 proficiency may earn ENGL& 101 credit. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement OR a 'C' or better in ENGL 095.
Fees: $12.00 Humanities/Communications Course Fee
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ENGL&101
5cr
English Composition I
Develops strategies and techniques writers use to convey ideas and participate in multiple discourse communities. Focuses on both the process and product of composing.
Fees: $12.00 Humanities/Communications Course Fee
Choose One General Elective (5cr)
course[engl&102
Choose One Natural Science (5cr)
Recommended:
ANTH&205
5cr
Biological Anthropology
Explores the interplay of human biology and culture based on evolutionary theory focusing on genetics, primate studies, human evolution, and human biological variation. Prerequisite: None.
Fees: $12.00 Social Science Course Fee
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ASTR&100
5cr
Survey of Astronomy
Covers the origin, characteristics, and evolution of the solar system, stars, galaxies, and universe. Prerequisite: None.
Fees: $12.00 Natural & Applied Sciences Course Fee
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BIOL&100
5cr
Survey of Biology
Introduces major biological principles and processes. Topics are chosen from all areas of biology, including ecology, physiology, and cell biology. Prerequisite: None.
Fees: $12.00 Natural & Applied Sciences Course Fee
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ENVS&100
5cr
Survey of Environmental Science
Explores the workings of planet Earth in terms of living organisms and non-living resources, including roles that human activities play in the world around us. Prerequisite: None.
Fees: $12.00 Natural Applied Science Course Fee
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NUTR&101
5cr
Nutrition
Surveys the nutritional needs for individuals ranging from infants to adults. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles of nutrition. Particularly suitable for health occupation students. Prior high school chemistry or biology course or equivalent strongly recommended. Prerequisite: None.
Fees: $12.00 Natural Applied Science Course Fee
Choose One General Elective (5cr)
Choose One Natural Science (5cr)
Recommended:
ANTH&205
5cr
Biological Anthropology
Explores the interplay of human biology and culture based on evolutionary theory focusing on genetics, primate studies, human evolution, and human biological variation. Prerequisite: None.
Fees: $12.00 Social Science Course Fee
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ASTR&100
5cr
Survey of Astronomy
Covers the origin, characteristics, and evolution of the solar system, stars, galaxies, and universe. Prerequisite: None.
Fees: $12.00 Natural & Applied Sciences Course Fee
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BIOL&100
5cr
Survey of Biology
Introduces major biological principles and processes. Topics are chosen from all areas of biology, including ecology, physiology, and cell biology. Prerequisite: None.
Fees: $12.00 Natural & Applied Sciences Course Fee
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ENVS&100
5cr
Survey of Environmental Science
Explores the workings of planet Earth in terms of living organisms and non-living resources, including roles that human activities play in the world around us. Prerequisite: None.
Fees: $12.00 Natural Applied Science Course Fee
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NUTR&101
5cr
Nutrition
Surveys the nutritional needs for individuals ranging from infants to adults. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles of nutrition. Particularly suitable for health occupation students. Prior high school chemistry or biology course or equivalent strongly recommended. Prerequisite: None.
Fees: $12.00 Natural Applied Science Course Fee
Choose One Social Science (5cr)
Choose One General Elective (5cr)
Choose One Natural Science w/ Lab (5cr)
Recommended:
BIOL&160
5cr
General Biology W/Lab
Introduces foundational biological concepts including cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, biotechnology, biological diversity, evolution, and ecology. Preparatory for further studies including BIOL& 211 and BIOL& 241. Prerequisite: None.
Fees: $35.00 Natural Science Lab Fee; $12.00 Natural and Applied Sciences Course Fee
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BIOL180
5cr
Introduction to Marine Biology
Introduces students to the marine environment including principles of marine biology. Explores the interrelatedness of the physical, chemical, and biological components of the sea and the organisms that live in it. Also discusses the human impact on the ocean. Field trip(s) required. Prerequisite: None.
Fees: $35.00 Natural Science Lab Fee; $12.00 Natural and Applied Sciences Course Fee
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BOT101
5cr
Introduction to Botany
Provides an overview of plant science, emphasizing plant form and function, life processes, diversity, genetics, propagation and biotechnology, and ecology.
Fees: $35.00 Natural Science Lab Fee; $12.00 Natural and Applied Sciences Course Fee
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OCEA&101
5cr
Introduction to Oceanography W/Lab
Introduces oceanic processes including the physical, chemical, geological, biological and climatological. Labs include both field and laboratory experiences.
Fees: $12.00 Natural Applied Science Course Fee; $35.00 Natural Science Lab Fee
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PHYS&110
5cr
Physics for Non-Science Majors w/Lab
Introduces non-science majors to the approaches and theories used in physics and their relationship to the world around us. Mathematics involved is limited to arithmetic and algebraic reasoning.
Fees: $12.00 Natural Applied Science Course Fee; $35.00 Natural Science Lab Fee