Architecture and Environmental Design A.S. Degree

Program Description

To graduate with a specialization in Architecture and Environmental Design, a student must complete the following courses in addition to the general breadth requirements for an Associate’s Degree. For transfer students, these courses will provide students with the tools needed to construct a portfolio that will be required to transfer into Architecture Programs at 4-year institutions. Along with a successful portfolio, these courses should also constitute the first two years of an Architecture Program. In addition, these courses should help students interested in transferring to 4-year institutions in Environmental Design fields, and as Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, and Urban Planning majors. Historically, the built environment has not always incorporated marginalized voices, sustainability, and environmental justice. In the US and globally, there is a long history of the built environment erasing and subjugating disenfranchised populations. This is one of many forms of structural racism. Within this degree, students will be exposed to contributions from underrepresented architects, planners, designers, and engineers that prioritize environmental sustainability, justice, equity, and accessibility. Students will also consider the impact of design on underrepresented populations and will develop tools and strategies for mitigating those impacts.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Science

Department

Architecture & Environmental Design

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Arts, Communication, Design

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Express a general breadth of architectural and environmental knowledge using verbal, written and a variety of graphic techniques.

  2. Apply design principles to the analysis or development of two- and three-dimensional design.

  3. Present two- and three-dimensional design project solutions explaining their problem-solving procedure utilizing a variety of verbal and graphic techniques, paying particular attention to the potential impact of design on historically underrepresented populations and offering design solutions to mitigate those impacts.

  4. Relate the impact of various influences to the development of architectural characteristics and styles.

  5. Possess an awareness of relationships among allied fields.

  6. Analyze the US and global history of building and urban designs that benefitted some populations at the expense of others. Contrast this with more recent building and urban designs that incorporate previously marginalized voices, environmental sustainability, environmental justice, and accessibility.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

Term 1

13-15 units
Complete one course from each of the following areas:
ARCH 104 - The Built Environment: Culture, Profession, and Urbanization

This course surveys the built environment throughout history and across different cultures and geographies worldwide. Emphasis is on the role of architecture, and allied disciplines such as urban design and planning, in enabling colonial expansion and domination of non-western cultures. This historical survey ends with an assessment and understanding of contemporary architectural practice, along with licensing pathways and academic and professional trajectories.  

Course Details:

ARCH 105 - Design Theories, Methods, and Visualizations

This course introduces students to the process of architectural design, exploring the built environment through different media and activities that address distinct design approaches. It includes studies of various representation techniques, media, and processes to express different design philosophies, and an introduction to the tools, techniques, and methods relevant to the design process. The course introduces students to the various scales of architectural intervention, from the dimensions of the human body all the way to the territory of the city.

Course Details:

Area 1A – English Composition

In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research.

In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. This is an honors course.

Area 2 – Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
This course is a study of statistical methods commonly used in business and economics including measures of central tendency; measures of dispersion and skewness; probability concepts and distributions; statistical inferences; parametric and non-parametric hypothesis testing; index numbers time series analysis; simple regression, and correlation analysis.
This course is designed for students with a strong foundation in algebra. It includes the study of polynomial rational functions and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions, conics, systems of nonlinear equations and inequalities, and an introduction to sequences, series, and the Binomial Theorem.
This course includes sets, propositional logic, inductive reasoning and applications, mathematical patterns, counting methods, and finite probability spaces.
This course is a study of calculus techniques with emphasis placed on concepts related to business and management solutions. Additional applications of derivatives and integrals of functions including polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions are studied.

This course is designed for students preparing to take Calculus. It deepens students’ understanding of algebra and trigonometry by building on topics from College Algebra and Plane Trigonometry, both of which are foundational for Calculus students. Topics include polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs, systems of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities, partial fraction decomposition, parametric and polar equations, and an introduction to limits. (MATH 102 and MATH 151 combined: maximum UC transferable credit, one course.)

Introductory course on data collection and management, data manipulation, data modeling, statistical inference, and statistical modeling with data. Students will gain experience using a computer programming language (e.g. Python, R, etc.) to carry out statistical analysis.
This is a first course in calculus, including limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, applications of derivatives, antiderivatives, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite integrals and their applications.
This second course in calculus provides further application of definite integrals, differentiation and integration of transcendental functions, techniques of integration, L’Hopital’s rule and improper integrals, infinite sequences and series, Taylor and power series, polar and parametric equations.
This third course in calculus includes vectors, lines, and simple surfaces in three-dimensional space, some linear algebra topics, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals and Green's Theorem, surface integrals and the theorems of Gauss and Stokes.
This course develops the techniques and theory needed to solve and classify systems of linear equations. Techniques that are covered include row operations, Gaussian elimination, and the algebra of matrices. The course explores the properties of vectors in n dimensions, which leads to the notion of an abstract vector space. The theory of vector spaces and matrices are introduced, and the topics include inner products, norms, orthogonality, eigenvalues, eigenspaces, and linear transformations. Applications of linear algebra are included.
The course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as applications from a variety of disciplines. Introduces the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing when solution(s) exist, and techniques for obtaining solutions, including, series solutions, and singular points, Laplace transforms and linear systems.

This class focuses on statistics as applied to the social sciences and includes such topics as measurement, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of variability, the normal distribution curve, correlation, sampling, statistical inference, hypothesis testing and an introduction to analysis of variance. (Formerly PSYCH 105)

This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data.  Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. 

This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data.  Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. This is an honors course. 

Term 2

13-16 units
Complete one course from each of the following areas:
ARCH 102 - Digital Design Media Level I

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of representing architectural design. The class focuses on architectural drawing conventions, and uses standard architectural software to draft, document, and represent a three-dimensional design through two-dimensional drawings. Attention is drawn to the relationship between technical and presentation drawings, and the course explores and analyzes architectural presentation principles and techniques. This class introduces students to Adobe CS and AutoCAD software.

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ARCH 112 - Design Studio I

This introductory architecture design studio course focuses on design process, including the perceptual and physical study of space from conceptualization and form-making to visualization and presentation. Emphasis on design process includes site analysis of environmental, contextual, and cultural aspects of space, design, and the urban environment. Design investigations will focus on a small residential building for a single client that challenges students to consider the environmental and social impact of their design. 

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: ARCH 105
  2. Departmental Recommendation: ARCH 102
Area 1B – Critical Thinking and Composition

In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 College Reading and Writing (C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course.  

In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 College Reading and Writing (C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. This is an honors course.

This course is an introduction to critical thinking focusing on argument and evidence and the ability to write coherent argumentative essays. Topics include recognition of the structures of reasoning in natural language, the evaluation of such reasoning (including informal fallacies), the uses and abuses of language, and an investigation of the rhetorical devices common in our culture. Students practice critical thinking by writing substantive arguments and essays.

This course explores the relationship between critical reading and literacy to critical thinking. Instruction in methods of critical reasoning, inquiry-driven research, argumentative writing, and the strategies necessary for college reading application in interpretation, analysis, criticism, and advocacy of ideas encountered in academic non-fiction texts across disciplines. Emphasis on texts which explore contemporary issues, including cultural diversity, equity, and anti-racism.

Area 3A – Arts
This course explores approaches to visual culture and art in the discipline of anthropology. Included in the course is a survey of diverse visual and artistic practices, study of the relations between power and sight, and introduction to the methods of visual anthropology.
This course is a survey of Western architectural history from the early Egyptians through the Gothic period, in addition to the eastern architecture of India, Japan and China. The course includes a comparative study of architecture and architects with emphasis on the people, locations, structures, materials, and methods of construction and additional influences on the built environment.

This course is a survey of Western architectural history from the early Egyptians through the Gothic period, in addition to the eastern architecture of India, Japan and China. The course includes a comparative study of architecture and architects with emphasis on the people, locations, structures, materials, and methods of construction and additional influences on the built environment. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

This is a survey course that covers the indigenous architecture in the Pre-Columbian Americas and the Western architectural history Renaissance period to modern times.  This course includes a comparative study of architecture and architects with an emphasis on people, locations, structures, materials, and methods of construction.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Recommendation: ENGL C1000
    2. or
  2. Departmental Recommendation: ENGL C1000H
  • Transfers to UC

    • This is a survey course that covers the indigenous architecture in the Pre-Columbian Americas and the Western architectural history Renaissance period to modern times.  This course includes a comparative study of architecture and architects with an emphasis on people, locations, structures, materials, and methods of construction. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ENGL C1000
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: ENGL C1000H
  • Transfers to UC
    • The course is a survey of western art from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. The course provides an overview of the art and architecture of the following periods: the Stone Age, Ancient Near East, Egypt, the Aegean, the Greek and Roman Empires, the Etruscans, the Byzantine Empire, the Medieval periods in Europe, Romanesque, and Gothic. 
    The course is a survey of western art from the Renaissance through the 21st Century. Topics covered include 15th and 16th century Italian art; Renaissance and Baroque art; the Rococo movement; Romanticism; Realism; Impressionism; Cubism; Surrealism and other styles of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
    The course is a survey of western art from the Renaissance through the 21st Century. Topics covered include 15th and 16th century Italian art; Renaissance and Baroque art; the Rococo movement; Romanticism; Realism; Impressionism; Cubism; Surrealism and other styles of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.
    The course is an introduction to two- and three-dimensional art from a multicultural perspective. Art in a historical and worldwide context, the function of art in society, art processes, and visual vocabulary are examined. Students will develop an increased appreciation of the differences and similarities among the styles, content, and expression of world art. 
    This course is a survey of the major stylistic movements, ideologies, and artists that comprise the Modern period in art from the 19th century through the 20th century. Traditional art forms and newer media are discussed, especially in relation to technological, cultural, political, racial and social histories.
    The course provides a survey of art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas. This includes an examination of the religious and social factors influencing art, artifacts, and architecture.
    The course is a survey of Mexican and Mesoamerican art from Precolumbian times through the 21st century. Art will be evaluated and critiqued on historical content, subject matter, and aesthetics.

    This course is a comprehensive survey of dance from ancient times to the 21st century.  Emphasis is placed on historical perspectives revealing dance as an emerging art form.  The course curriculum also surveys the roles of dance in relation to religion, culture, politics, and social attitudes, as well as its relation to other art forms.

    This course introduces the close analysis of film and television and examines the broad questions of form and content, aesthetics and meaning, and history and culture. The course also explores the diverse possibilities presented by the cinematic art form through an examination of a wide variety of productions, national cinemas, and film movements. The topics include modes of production, narrative and non-narrative forms, visual design, editing, sound, genre, ideology and critical analysis.

    This course explores the impact of identity on film as an art form and cultural artifact by confronting ideologies of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation as they are reflected in cinematic representation. American film is used as the primary lens through which to view how social, political, and cultural values have been formulated over the last century. Students analyze major films, figures, character types, and narrative strategies to evaluate the relationship between film and identity. (This course is also offered as ETHS 103)
    This course introduces students to music in western civilization and methods of music listening.  Included in this course are guidelines for thoughtful music selection, basic musical forms, cross-cultural studies in music, music periods and styles, a discussion of patrons and audiences, careful consideration of the role of women in creating music, history of art music, popular music, world music, and jazz.

    This course introduces students to music in western civilization and methods of music listening. Included in this course are guidelines for thoughtful music selection, basic musical forms, cross-cultural studies in music, music periods and styles, a discussion of patrons and audiences, careful consideration of the role of women in creating music, history of art music, popular music, world music, and jazz. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    This course studies music terminology, elements of music (pitch, duration, intensity, and timbre), rhythmic analysis, major scales and their key signatures, chromatic scales, intervals, and solfeggio syllables. It is a course designed for the beginning student with a moderate interest in the structure of music. It is also designed for the music major and as such serves as the first in a four-part series of music theory courses.
    This course is a foundational discussion of analytical and compositional techniques through a progressive study of the following: four-part chorale composition (in diatonic harmony) including secondary dominants and other applied chordal structures; basic introduction into contrapuntal writing (two part only), voice leading, additional non-harmonic tones and modulation to relative, parallel and distant keys. It is the second in a four-part series of music theory courses designed for the music major. 
    This course is a chronological survey of rock music styles.  Included in the course is a study of the origins and the development of Rock and Roll.  The major performing artists, composers, lyricists, promoters and arrangers are all studied. A major aspect of the course is the emphasis on how Rock and Roll has impacted Western culture.
    This course traces the social history of America through a study of the eras of popular American music.  By examining the various styles, the outstanding musicians and the leading composers exemplary of those styles, this class illustrates how the historical era impacts the music and how the music reflects the historical era.  The course begins with a discussion of popular music examining the popular songs of the colonies and the schools of singing that developed.  The discussion continues through the music of the Civil War and tracks popular music across the great westward expansion.  It concludes with studies of Gospel, Blues, Jazz and ultimately Rock and Roll.
    This course is a chronological survey of Jazz forms, styles, and movements.  Included in the course is a study of the origins and the development of Jazz. The major performing artists, composers, lyricists and arrangers are all studied.  An emphasis is placed on the impact of Jazz on Rock and Roll and Pop Music.  Another emphasis is placed on the impact of Classical Music on Jazz as well as the impact that Jazz has had in recent years on Classical Music.
    This course is a survey of traditional and folk music of global continents and cultures. The course includes live and filmed performances, as well as introductions to various significant indigenous musical instruments. Students are introduced to instrumental and vocal techniques, musical structures, and performance contexts within selected cultures of the world. The impact and influence of global musical cultures on western music is a main focus in this course.
    This course presents the development of Hip hop as a musical style and cultural movement. Students will examine key figures in Hip hop, institutions, and social settings through readings, electronic media, videos, and live performance. Students will also investigate how Hip hop culture is not only a source of entertainment, but also a medium that analyzes and/or provides commentary regarding social, economic, political, and cultural issues dealing with identity, cultural genocide, misogyny, racism, classism, materialism, freedom of speech, and sexuality.
    This course provides an overview of the historical development of music from the Middle Ages (1450) through the Baroque Period (1750). Emphasis is placed on appreciation of musical form, and the role of music in a multicultural society relative to historical events.

    This course provides an overview of the historical development of music from the Middle Ages (1450) through the Baroque Period (1750). Emphasis is placed on appreciation of musical form, and the role of music in a multicultural society relative to historical events. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    This course provides an overview of the historical development of music from Classicism (1750) to the present. Emphasis is placed on appreciation of musical form, and the role of music in a multicultural society relative to political and artistic events.

    This course provides an overview of the historical development of music from Classicism (1750) to the present. Emphasis is placed on appreciation of musical form, and the role of music in a multicultural society relative to political and artistic events.  This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    This course focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists. This course introduces students to elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles, and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films, and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including required attendance of theatre productions.

    This course focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists. This course introduces students to elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles, and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films, and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including required attendance of theatre productions. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Term 3

    13-16 units
    Complete one course from each of the following areas:
    ARCH 103 - Architectural Rendering and Visual Communication

    This course serves as an introduction to three-dimensional digital modeling using three-dimensional software, and focuses on how to visually communicate design intent through a series of architectural drawings and diagrams. Different types of renderings and three-dimensional views are introduced, and resulting projects are presented using layout software. This class introduces students to Adobe CS and three-dimensional software, including Revit and Rhino.

    Course Details:

    ARCH 113 - Design Studio II

    This is a second-level architectural design studio with a focus on site analysis, design conceptualization and form-making, program development, and deep considerations of environmental and cultural contexts. Emphasis is on critical thinking and problem-solving through design, integrating an understanding and articulation of the role of architecture in addressing environmental, social, and climatic inequalities. Design investigations will focus on a public/cultural institution and will utilize digital software to focus on overall design strategies, structural systems, materials, space, light, and a corresponding set of project representations and physical models. 

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ARCH 112
    2. Departmental Recommendation: ARCH 103
    3. Departmental Recommendation: ENGL C1000
      4. or
    4. Departmental Recommendation: ENGL C1000H
    Area 5 – Physical and Biological Sciences
    This is an introduction to astronomy, the ultimate adventure. Our very big universe can be described by a small set of knowable rules through a logical method called science, where the excitement of an evolving and sometimes violent universe of stars and galaxies is explored. Topics include the night sky, motions of the Sun, the Moon, and the planets, light, properties and life-cycles of stars with a detailed look at our Sun, galaxies, and the origin of the universe.
    This course is the companion course to  ASTRON 120 Introduction to Astronomy. Laboratory work provides a hands-on enrichment and deeper understanding of topics discussed in the astronomy lecture. Topics include use of star maps, identification of constellations, determination of orbits, rotation rate, and mass of celestial objects using astronomical methods of observation and analysis. Students will also perform 3-D modeling of the solar system and constellations, study the nature of light, lenses and telescopes, make some direct observations with telescopes, and utilize astronomical software.

    Introductory chemistry involves the study of the material makeup of our world and its relationship to life, the natural environment, and our lived experiences. General scientific principles including scientific observation and measurement are also introduced. This course is designed to prepare students for careers in nursing, medicine, engineering and other science and allied health professions.

    This course is an introduction to the bonding, naming, structure, and chemical and biomolecular properties for different classes of organic compounds and biomolecules, with a focus on their cellular, medicinal and industrial importance.

    This course provides a foundation for the concepts of general, organic, and biochemistry for students who wish to pursue allied health fields such as nursing. Some of the areas studied include the physical and chemical properties of common elements and compounds, the SI system, measurements and conversions, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical equations and calculations, gases, solutions, electrolytes as well as an introduction to the bonding, naming, structure, and chemical and biological properties for different classes of organic compounds and biomolecules, with a focus on their cellular, medicinal and commercial importance.

    General Chemistry I is first-semester college-level chemistry with an emphasis on the mole concept, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, the relationships of intramolecular and intermolecular forces to chemical and physical properties, the periodic table, organic chemistry, and solids, liquids and gases.

    General Chemistry II is the second half of a two-part sequence in chemistry with an emphasis on thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, nuclear and electrochemistry. This course prepares students for future courses and careers in chemistry, physics, biology, health sciences, and the earth sciences.

    This course examines the properties, synthesis, and reactions of organic compounds, those that contain carbon, which includes many important modern materials, such as plastic and pharmaceuticals. It also provides the foundational background to later learn about the chemistry of biological systems. 

    The second semester of organic chemistry continues the study of carbon compounds including aliphatic, aromatic and heterocyclic series, theoretical concepts, instrumentation, mechanisms, synthesis and functional groups. Laboratory includes preparation and study of properties, and extensive identification of organic compounds.

    This course is an introduction to environmental issues from a scientific perspective. It focuses on physical, chemical, and biological processes within the Earth system, the interaction between humans and these processes, environmental racism and environmental justice, and the role of science in finding sustainable, culturally appropriate solutions. (Formerly ENVT 100)

    You may have noticed that Earth’s atmosphere, life forms, water resources, and landforms vary considerably from one place to another. This class helps you to understand how and why these variations occur, how the environment impacts us humans, and how we humans impact the environment.  People from different backgrounds experience environmental impacts differently, so environmental justice is interwoven throughout this course.  GEOG 111/GEOG 111H is strongly recommended for students who desire to transfer to CSU/UC.  It is recommended that students complete GEOG 111/GEOG 111H within three years of completing GEOG 110.

    In this laboratory companion for the GEOG 110 physical geography lecture course, you will use hands-on, in-class and field-based experiences to better understand and appreciate how and why Earth’s atmosphere, life forms, water resources, and landforms vary considerably from one place to another.  Because we humans are part of the physical environment, it is important to understand how people from different backgrounds impact the environment and experience environmental impacts differently.  This course is recommended for students concurrently enrolled in GEOG 110 or who have successfully completed the course within the last three years.  Students should be prepared to participate in one or more off-campus field exercises.

    In this laboratory companion for the GEOG 110 physical geography lecture course, you will use hands-on, in-class and field-based experiences to better understand and appreciate how and why Earth’s atmosphere, life forms, water resources, and landforms vary considerably from one place to another.  Because we humans are part of the physical environment, it is important to understand how people from different backgrounds impact the environment and experience environmental impacts differently.  This course is recommended for students concurrently enrolled in GEOG 110 or who have successfully completed the course within the last three years.  Students should be prepared to participate in one or more off-campus field exercises. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging coursework.

    Do you monitor the daily weather? Are you intrigued by severe weather events like tornadoes, tropical cyclones, blizzards, and flooding rain? This course covers Earth's atmospheric phenomena, with special reference to causes and regional distribution of weather and climate, both past and present.  Topics include atmospheric structure and composition, solar radiation and energy balances, temperature, seasonal changes, atmospheric moisture, clouds and fog, precipitation, air pressure, winds, air masses and fronts, cyclones, weather forecasting, climate, and climate change.  Emphasis will be given to current environmental topics, including natural and anthropogenic global climate change, air pollution, and environmental justice.

    This course is an introduction to the study of the Earth, with emphasis on the materials that make up the Earth. It emphasizes the Theory of Plate Tectonics, the processes that created the continents and the ocean basins, and the internal and external processes that change the landscape and impact the planet in a variety of ways.

    This course is a hands-on introduction to the study of the Earth, with an emphasis on the materials that make up the Earth.  Students will participate in one or more field trips. This course is recommended for students concurrently enrolled in GEOL 101 or who have successfully completed GEOL 101 within the last two years.
    This course reviews the geologic history of the Earth.  Specific topics include the planet's origin and chronological processes that produce major continental and oceanic features, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, interpretation of Earth history from rock and fossil records, and the evolutionary development of plant and animal life. Students should anticipate participating in one or more field trips.
    This course introduces the relationships among geologic processes, natural resources, and the needs of society. Topics include natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, and mudflows; mineral and energy resources; and the particular problems associated with urbanization, resource use, and pollution. Students should anticipate participating in one or more field trips.
    An introduction to the essentials of Earth Science including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate.
    This course introduces students to the physical and historical geology of California, emphasizing the distinctive geologic features of each of California's twelve geomorphic provinces. Students should anticipate participating in one or more field trips.
    This course comprises a study of the geology of selected national parks, monuments, seashores, recreational areas, and other public sites of geologic interest within the United States and its territories. There is an emphasis on the geologic processes that formed these notable sites. Students should anticipate participating in one or more field trips.
    This course explores the geological processes that created the ocean basins, chemistry of sea water, physical motions of the oceans, and the interrelationships of biological communities with their physical environments.  Oceanographers and related scientists from traditionally underrepresented groups are featured throughout this course.  Environmental issues and environmental justice movements associated with the world's oceans fundamentally inform this course.  Geospatial analysis of world oceans, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing, is an integral component of this course.  It is recommended that transfer students also enroll in the companion OCEAN 111, Elements of Oceanography Laboratory.
    This hands-on course introduces students to techniques of oceanography, including bathymetry, charts, and methods of studying the physical ocean environment.  Oceanographers and related scientists from traditionally underrepresented groups are featured throughout this course.  Environmental issue and environmental justice movements associated with the world's oceans fundamentally inform this course.  This course is recommended for students concurrently enrolled in OCEAN 101 or who have successfully completed the course within the last three years.
    This is an introductory algebra based physics course.  Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of motion, forces, energy, momentum, waves, light, electricity, magnetism, and concepts of modern physics.

    This is the first course in a two-semester physics sequence designed primarily for students in biology, pharmacology, pre-medicine, physical therapy, and allied health programs. Topics include mechanics, waves, fluids, and thermodynamics. The needed concepts of calculus will be developed and used where appropriate.

    This is the second course in a two-semester physics sequence designed primarily for students in biology, pharmacology, pre-medicine, physical therapy, and allied health programs.  Topics include electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. The needed concepts of calculus will be developed and used where appropriate.

    This is a calculus based physics course covering mechanics and oscillations. This course is designed to satisfy the lower division physics requirement for majors in physics, engineering, astronomy, chemistry, geology, computer science and mathematics.
    This is a calculus based physics course covering electricity, magnetism, and waves. This course is designed to satisfy the lower division physics requirement for majors in physics, engineering, astronomy, chemistry, geology, computer science and mathematics.
    This is a calculus based physics course covering thermodynamics, fluids, optics, and modern physics. This course is designed to satisfy the lower division physics requirement for majors in physics, engineering, astronomy, chemistry, geology, computer science and mathematics.
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    This course introduces concepts and methods used to study the human species in a scientific, evolutionary framework. Topics covered include evolutionary theory, genetics, the fossil record of human ancestors, comparative primatology, human variation, and interactions between biology and culture.

    This course introduces concepts and methods used to study the human species in a scientific, evolutionary framework. Topics covered include evolutionary theory, genetics, the fossil record of human ancestors, comparative primatology, human variation, and interactions between biology and culture. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    This laboratory course is offered as a supplement to Biological Anthropology (ANTHRO 106 or ANTHRO 106H) either taken concurrently or in a subsequent term. Laboratory exercises are designed to introduce students to the scientific method and explore genetics, human variation, human and non-human primate anatomy and behavior, the primate and hominin fossil record, and other resources to investigate processes that affect human evolution.

    This is an introductory course that explores biological concepts in our everyday lives as they are closely connected to racial, sociocultural, health, and environmental issues.  


     

    The course presents the ecological consequences of human resource use and population growth. Emphasis is placed on earth's life support systems and current environmental problems threatening human health and species survival.
    This course is a general introduction to the fundamentals of human heredity. Topics include patterns of inheritance, the structure of DNA and its function, the role mutations play in genetic diseases and cancer, the interaction between genes and the environment, and recent advances in biotechnology and its impact on society.

    This course is a one-semester introduction to human anatomy and physiology. The course is intended to meet the prerequisite for students entering allied health technician programs or general education requirements of a life science course with a laboratory.

    This course is an introduction to cellular and molecular aspects of biology emphasizing principles of scientific process, evolution by natural selection, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, classic and modern genetics, and concepts that integrate cellular with organismal activities.  Experimental design concepts and application are emphasized in the laboratory. This is the first semester of three introductory biology courses for the pre-professional, biology major, environmental science or others interested in an in-depth study of biology. 

    This course is an introduction to the diversity of organisms, their structure, function, and adaptations to the environment. The course requires participation in field trips and outdoor classroom (Living Lab Garden and Oak Garden) activities. This course is part of three introductory biology courses for the pre-professional, biology major, environmental science or others interested in an in-depth study of biology.

    This course is an introduction to the principles of evolution and the ecological processes governing organisms and populations. The course requires participation in and completion of a field project and participation in weekend field trips and outdoor classroom (Living Lab Garden and Oak Garden) activities. This course is part of three introductory biology courses for the pre-professional, biology major, environmental science or others interested in an in-depth study of biology.

    This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence that introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of human anatomy and physiology. This course provides a foundation for pre-allied professional majors or others interested in the advanced study of human biology. Topics include inorganic and organic chemistry, body orientation and organization, cytology, histology, fluid and electrolyte balances, and the following systems: nervous, skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive system, and metabolism. Course includes dissections of preserved specimens.
    This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence that introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of human anatomy and physiology. This course provides a foundation for pre-professional majors or others interested in the advanced study of human biology. Topics include fluid and electrolyte balance and the following body system: integumentary, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive. The course includes dissections of preserved specimens. 
    This is a comprehensive lecture/laboratory course in human anatomy. It is organized to explore the body both regionally and systemically. The course studies gross anatomy with an extensive dissection of the cat and other significant organs.  Relevant comparisons to human systems and structures are emphasized in the laboratory portion of the course. Histological and cellular anatomy are included as they apply to various structures and systems.
    This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence.  It builds on an understanding of structure to explain the dynamic functions of the human body to a cellular level.  Topics include physiology of the following systems:  muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.  Homeostatic mechanisms and the interrelationships of body organ systems are emphasized and enhanced with clinical illustrations.

    This course is a formal introduction to and exciting exploration of the fundamental principles and techniques of microbiology and immunology. Attention is given to the morphology, control, metabolism, and genetics of   microorganisms. Emphasis is placed on the pathogenesis of and immunity to infectious diseases.

    This course will introduce the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and the role of the scientific method in neuroscience. Topics will include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, nervous system structure and functions, hormonal and neurochemical mechanisms, brain-behavior relationships underlying movement, sensation, perception, learning, memory, consciousness, emotion, regulatory processes, and psychological disorders. Historical scientific contributions and current research principles for studying brain-behavior relationships and mental processes will be addressed in this course. Ethical standards for human and animal research will be discussed in the context of both invasive and non-invasive experimental research.
    Area 3B – Humanities

    This course provides an introduction to the field of Native American Studies. It emphasizes the agency, struggles, and social justice efforts of Native Americans in the United States. Topics covered include Native cultural and intellectual traditions; racialization and intersectionality; antiracism and decolonization; and the relationship between Western scientific practices and Native American experiences. This course is also offered as ETHS 108.

    This course introduces the study of beliefs and practices, past and present, associated with magic, witchcraft, and religion. Topics examined include ritual, symbolism, altered states of consciousness, and healing, as well as syncretism, change, and the social roles of these beliefs and practices.

    This course introduces the study of beliefs and practices, past and present, associated with magic, witchcraft, and religion. Topics examined include ritual, symbolism, altered states of consciousness, and healing, as well as syncretism, change, and the social roles of these beliefs and practices. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    In this course students continue to develop the ability to converse, read and write in Arabic. The course includes the study of essentials of pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms, and grammatical structures along with an introduction to the key social issues and culture of Arabic speaking people.
    Students continue to develop conversational skills in American Sign Language and expand their vocabulary and grammar of ASL. Students review primary issues in deaf culture and strengthen their understanding of deaf awareness. Emphasis is on idiomatic constructions as well as comprehension and production skills.
    This course is designed to help students acquire communicative competency in American Sign Language, both comprehension and production skills within the contexts of literature and story telling. Emphasis is on cultural awareness, grammatical features, vocabulary development, and conversational skills.

    This course is a survey of science fiction genre from the late 19th Century to the present. Students read, analyze, and discuss major themes, genres (short story, novels, drama, and poetry), media (radio, film, tv, internet) written by diverse authors. Student explore the function of science fiction as a literary form that reflects human concern for solving or escaping problems in an increasingly technological culture and age.

    This course will introduce the student to mystery and detective fiction as a literary genre and as popular literature, exploring literary elements such as plot, sub-plot, suspense, setting, back story, procedural clues, hook, twist, ethical concerns of investigative methods, and civic life. Discussions of various styles and themes will engage students in critical thinking applied to historical era, multicultural contexts, and gender roles in mystery writing.
    This course includes the study of representative works of fiction, poetry, and drama, including an understanding of their cultural, historical and aesthetic contexts, as well as an emphasis on the fundamental principles of literacy criticism and interpretation, including student writing based on critical reading.

    This course includes the study of representative works of fiction, poetry, and drama, including an understanding of their cultural, historical and aesthetic contexts, as well as an emphasis on the fundamental principles of literacy criticism and interpretation, including student writing based on critical reading. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    This course studies literature that has been adapted into film.  Students will read short stories, novels, and plays; view the film(s) adapted from each literary work; and write critical and analytic essays about the literature, the films, and their interplay. 

    This course is a survey of poetry and prose written by diverse women writers that explores the social, cultural, historical and contemporary issues that impact women's lives.

    This course is a survey of Chicana/o literature, including novels, drama, poetry, and essays. The course explores concepts of Chicana/o identity, race and racism, and how these themes characterize Chicana/o culture and literary expression.  It also examines important social, cultural, and political movements that have influenced and continue to shape the Chicana/o community. This course is also offered as ETHS 163.
    This course is a comprehensive examination of African-American literature, including prose, poetry, and fiction, from the early oral tradition to present. The course also explores concepts of race, racism, and ethnicity that are manifest in African-American literature, and will examine identity as it relates to finding national identity, losing a given, forced identity and acceptance of identity that is foreign to personal history. This course is also offered as ETHS 165.

    This course covers The English Bible as literature and as religion including an examination of the types of literature found in the Bible, the historical and religious context in which the literature was developed and an extensive reading of the two testaments. This course is also offered as RELIG 175.

    This survey course introduces students to the multi-cultural literary traditions of America, from Iroquois, Navajo and other nations' origin stories to conquest, colonial, revolutionary, slavery, abolitionist, and Civil War writings, up through 1865.

    This survey course introduces students to the multi-cultural literary traditions of America, from Iroquois, Navajo and other nations' origin stories to conquest, colonial, revolutionary, slavery, abolitionist, and Civil War writings, up through 1865. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    This course surveys English literature to the last quarter of the 18th Century including coverage of all significant literary types in the development of English literature from the Middle Ages to the late 18th century.

    This course surveys English literature to the last quarter of the 18th Century including coverage of all significant literary types in the development of English literature from the Middle Ages to the late 18th century. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    This course surveys diverse voices in English literature from the late 18th Century to the present, including coverage of all significant literary types, ranging from essay and personal narrative to poetry, the short story, the novel, and drama.

    This course surveys diverse voices in English literature from the late 18th Century to the present, including coverage of all significant literary types, ranging from essay and personal narrative to poetry, the short story, the novel, and drama. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    This course provides students the opportunity to continue to develop conversational, reading and writing skills in French with special emphasis on past tense verbs, grammar, vocabulary expansion and cultural applications of the French language.
    This course provides a general survey of United States history with an emphasis on political, economic, social, and cultural developments from the pre-Colonial period through the Civil War and Reconstruction period.

    This course provides a general survey of United States history, including the use of selected primary texts, with an emphasis on political, economic, social, and cultural developments from the pre-Colonial period through the Civil War and Reconstruction period. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging work.

    This course covers a general survey of United States history with an emphasis on social, political, cultural and economic developments from the Reconstruction period to present times.

    This course covers a general survey of United States history, including the use of selected primary texts, with an emphasis on social, political, cultural and economic developments from the Reconstruction period to present times. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging work.

    This course is a history of Native Americans in the region of the current day United States from the time preceding European colonialism to the present. The course content will be presented from a Native American perspective, emphasizing colonialism, removal, assimilation, termination, and self determination. (This course is also offered at ETHS 107)

    This course is a history of Native Americans in the region of the current day United States from the time preceding European colonialism to the present. The course content will be presented from a Native American perspective, emphasizing colonialism, removal, assimilation, termination, and self determination. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging work. (This course is also offered as ETHS 107H).

    This course is an introduction to United States history focusing on the experiences of racial and ethnic groups that spans from the early colonial period to present times. This course presents a comparative approach to understanding various racial and ethnic groups and their experiences through major social, political, economic, and cultural events in United States history.

    As a general survey of the African-American experience in United States history to 1877, this course will analyze and detail the creation and development of African-American culture. This course examines key historical events and movements, such as the Atlantic slave trade, colonial and antebellum slavery, slave resistance, and the socio-economic conditions of free Blacks in the United States.

    This course will emphasize the various social, political, and economic forces that have shaped the African American experience from Reconstruction to the current time period. Topics include the post Reconstruction South, the Great Migration, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, the conservative backlash, and the trials and triumphs of the 21st century.

    This course is a history of Chicanos in the region of the current day United States from the time preceding European colonialism to the present. The course content will be presented from a Chicano perspective, emphasizing colonialism, assimilation, discrimination, patterns of racist policies, cultural affirmation and resistance.

    This course is a history of Chicanos in the region of the current day United States from the time preceding European colonialism to the present. The course content will be presented from a Chicano perspective, emphasizing colonialism, assimilation, discrimination, patterns of racist policies, cultural affirmation and resistance. This course is intended for students working in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging work.

    This course provides a survey of United States history from the Asian American perspective, with an emphasis on the 1840s to the 21st century.  The course content will be presented from an Asian American perspective, emphasizing the various waves of Asian migration, labor exploitation, anti-immigrant movements, racist governmental policies, and the Model Minority status.

    This course surveys the rich heritage of California from its earliest inhabitants and Spanish/Mexican settlements to the present. An emphasis will be placed on the impact of the ethnic and cultural diversity of California along with the importance of geography and immigration.  Other topics will include political, economic, and social development of the region from the early 19th century to the present.

    This course surveys the rich heritage of California from its earliest inhabitants and Spanish/Mexican settlements to the present. An emphasis will be placed on the impact of the ethnic and cultural diversity of California along with the importance of geography and immigration. Other topics will include political, economic, and social development of the region from the early 19th century to the present. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging work. 

    This course studies the historical heritage of Latin America from its Indian, European and African origins to present. Course material is presented in chronological order with themes ranging from social, political, and cultural developments, to poverty, international conflicts, and race relations.
    This course covers the development of human societies from their origins to 1500. Particular emphasis placed on a comparative approach between the world’s major civilizations, including an examination of social structure and daily life, evolution of complex political systems, cultural values and economic developments.
    This course is a survey of world history from 1500 to present. There is a comparative approach to the study of specific themes including political, social, and economic change, as well as religious and cultural development.
    This course teaches the comparative history of genocide and war crimes during the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will study the phenomenon in a cross-cultural framework and will learn about the various socio-cultural and political organizations that have combatted genocide and rendered it a criminal act under international law.
    This course provides a general survey of the role of women in United States history, with an emphasis on relevant political, economic, and social factors. There will be an emphasis on how women challenged traditional roles and expectations, as well as their vast contributions to war efforts, reform movements, and the fight for social justice. 
    This course is a general introduction to the major problems and questions as pondered by philosophy's great thinkers.  Attention is directed to both classic and modern philosophy and will include various voices from the history of philosophy as a basis for discussion of issues such as epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics.
    This course is a general introduction to the major problems and questions as pondered by philosophy's great thinkers.  Attention is directed to both classic and modern philosophy and will include various voices from the history of philosophy as a basis for discussion of issues such as epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging coursework.
    This course is an introduction to ethics focusing on the analysis of the basic ideas and principles underlying moral conduct. Theories such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and many others will form the basis of the course. Specific ethical problems arising in disciplines such as business, health care, administration of justice, and politics, as well as specific ethical problems confronting individuals, will also be addressed in this course.
    This course critically examines religion and religious belief from a rational and philosophical perspective. Central topics include the attributes and nature of God, arguments for theism and atheism, faith and reason, the problem of evil, religious pluralism and the afterlife.
    This course addresses ethical and metaphysical themes as presented in literature from the classical to the modern period. Philosophical problems such as freedom and determinism, the nature of virtue, the meaning of death, and the individual's relationship to the state and the structure of reality are explored through the encounter with novels, plays, short stories, and film.
    This course is a study of dying, death, and bereavement. Medical, ethical, legal, philosophical, and religious considerations will be explored. This is also offered as RELIG 180.
    This course is an introductory study of religion, with emphasis on religious experience, the origins and function of religion, and the various modes of religious expression. Necessarily broad in scope, this course will draw on Eastern, Western, ancient, and modern religious phenomena to help students understand various religious components, such as myth, ritual, scripture, art, doctrine, and mysticism.

    This course is an introductory study of religion, with emphasis on religious experience, the origins and function of religion, and the various modes of religious expression. Necessarily broad in scope, this course will draw on Eastern, Western, ancient, and modern religious phenomena to help students understand various religious components, such as myth, ritual, scripture, art, doctrine, and mysticism. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging coursework.

    This course is an introduction to the major religious traditions of the world with an emphasis on the beliefs, practices, and histories of Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Taoism.

    Through an examination of magic and witchcraft, the course introduces the study of the beliefs and practices, past and present, associated with new religious movements, sometimes referred to as “cults.”  Topics examined include ritual, symbolism, altered states of consciousness and healing, as well as syncretism, change and the social roles of these beliefs and practices. The course also examines examples of various historical religious influences on new religious movements.

    This course is an introduction to the diverse expression of religion in the United States. Although limited by the history and geography of one country, the course necessarily draws from religions around the globe to help students understand how religion has grown and developed in the U.S. So, this course deals with a wide variety of expressions of religion, including the Puritans, slave religion, the religious reform movements, the Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim communities, the African American religious experience, Eastern religions in America, and contemporary syncretistic religious movements.
    This course is an introduction to myth and its function in culture through an examination of creation stories, end-of-the world stories, hero stories, and trickster stories. Although focusing on the narrative expression of religion, this course necessarily draws from many traditions, including Native American, Greek, Roman, European, Islamic, Chinese, Hindu, and Japanese traditions of myth. In addition, this class will examine modern American myths.

    This course covers The English Bible as literature and as religion including an examination of the types of literature found in the Bible, the historical and religious context in which the literature was developed and an extensive reading of the two testaments. This course is also offered as ENGL 175.

    This course is a study of images and interpretations of Jesus with three principle divisions: Jesus and the gospels or biblical tradition; Jesus and the historians, including the quest of historians and theologians for the Jesus of history; and Jesus and the arts (Jesus in art, music, film, and the literary arts, such as novels, poems, and plays.)

    This course is a study of dying, death, and bereavement. Medical, ethical, legal, philosophical, and religious considerations will be explored. This course is also offered as PHIL 180.

    In this course students continue to develop conversational, reading and writing skills in Spanish with emphasis on past tense verbs, grammar, vocabulary expansion and the culture of Spanish speaking countries.

    In this course students continue to develop conversational, reading and writing skills in Spanish with emphasis on past tense verbs, grammar, vocabulary expansion and the culture of Spanish speaking countries. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    In this intermediate level course students develop complex conversational, reading and writing skills, with emphasis on the subjunctive and hypothetical situations. This course expands vocabulary in the Spanish language and awareness of Hispanic culture.

    In this intermediate level course students develop complex conversational, reading and writing skills, with emphasis on the subjunctive and hypothetical situations. This course expands vocabulary in the Spanish language and awareness of Hispanic culture. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging coursework.

    This course develops language skills through reading, discussion, analysis, and writing about culturally representative works from Spain and Latin America. Emphasis is on composition and literature as an expression of culture.

    This course offers a broad overview and brief analysis of the rich tapestry of Spain’s civilization and culture, spanning from ancient times to the present day. Students will examine major historical periods, diverse territories and lands, and their profound influences on the Spanish language and culture. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the course aims to enhance understanding and appreciation of Spain's historical, cultural, artistic, and linguistic heritage. Instruction is conducted in English, but Spanish majors have the option to submit their work in Spanish.

    This course provides an overview of Latin American civilizations and cultures. The course aims to foster cultural sensitivity and global awareness of the diversity within Latin America and its global impact. The course includes an exploration of Latin America’s rich history, customs, politics, arts, and contemporary issues, including its various indigenous populations, customs and contributions. Instruction is conducted in English, but Spanish majors have the option to submit their work in Spanish.

    This course is intended for students with native or near-native proficiency in spoken Spanish. Reading and writing standard literary Spanish is emphasized. Students will develop an increased understanding of academic vocabulary, grammar, orthography, and punctuation. Oral proficiency will also be strengthened. Analyzing and discussing topical, cultural and historically-significant texts will allow students to increase cultural awareness of the Spanish-speaking world and to sharpen critical thinking skills. The course is conducted in Spanish.

    This course is designed for students who already communicate in Spanish and who want to develop and strengthen reading and writing skills with special emphasis on vocabulary expansion, through reading, discussion, and analysis of culturally representative works from Spain and Latin America. Emphasis is on correct usage of standard Spanish. Course is conducted primarily in Spanish, producing skills equivalent to Spanish 104.

    This course covers the principles, theories, and techniques of play script analysis for theatre production. Various scripts are analyzed representing different historical and cultural perspectives. 

    Term 4

    16 units
    Complete one course from each of the following areas:
    ARCH 202 - Digital Design Media Level II

    Building Information Modeling (BIM) is examined relative to Integrated Project Delivery methods as pertains to collaboration and communication in the design and construction of buildings and building systems. Building construction methods and materials are examined through case studies to explore the means and techniques applied to the material execution of buildings and BIM. Focus on an understanding of the organization of the design and construction process and awareness of building and zoning codes, material systems and types. This class builds on student’s existing knowledge of Revit, furthering their skills in BIM and design coordination.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ARCH 103
    ARCH 212 - Design Studio III

    This upper-level architectural design studio focuses on the principles and applications of environmental design in relationship to architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design and planning. The course emphasizes how sustainability and environmental considerations can be an integral part of the design process, and teaches the applicability and relevance of those considerations for questions of climate justice and equity. Design investigations will focus on a series of a multi-unit housing complex or mixed-use building on an urban site in the San Bernardino or Los Angeles region. 

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ARCH 113
    2. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ARCH 202
    ARCH 146 or ARCH 146H
    This is a survey course that covers the indigenous architecture in the Pre-Columbian Americas and the Western architectural history Renaissance period to modern times.  This course includes a comparative study of architecture and architects with an emphasis on people, locations, structures, materials, and methods of construction.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Recommendation: ENGL C1000
      2. or
    2. Departmental Recommendation: ENGL C1000H
  • Transfers to UC
    • OR

    This is a survey course that covers the indigenous architecture in the Pre-Columbian Americas and the Western architectural history Renaissance period to modern times.  This course includes a comparative study of architecture and architects with an emphasis on people, locations, structures, materials, and methods of construction. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ENGL C1000
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: ENGL C1000H
  • Transfers to UC
    • Area 1C – Oral Communication

    In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. 

    In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience, and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. This is an honors course. 

    Area 6 – Ethnic Studies
    This course provides an introduction to the field of Native American Studies. It emphasizes the agency, struggles, and social justice efforts of Native Americans in the United States. Topics covered include Native cultural and intellectual traditions; racialization and intersectionality; antiracism and decolonization; and the relationship between Western scientific practices and Native American experiences. This course is also offered as ETHS 108.
    This course is a survey of Chicana/o literature, including novels, drama, poetry, and essays. The course explores concepts of Chicana/o identity, race and racism, and how these themes characterize Chicana/o culture and literary expression.  It also examines important social, cultural, and political movements that have influenced and continue to shape the Chicana/o community. This course is also offered as ETHS 163.
    This course is a comprehensive examination of African-American literature, including prose, poetry, and fiction, from the early oral tradition to present. The course also explores concepts of race, racism, and ethnicity that are manifest in African-American literature, and will examine identity as it relates to finding national identity, losing a given, forced identity and acceptance of identity that is foreign to personal history. This course is also offered as ETHS 165.
    This inter-disciplinary course explores the ways that ethnicity, race, and racism shape the experiences of people of color in the United States. Introduces students to both historical and current inequalities founded upon the social construction of race, class, and gender. Addresses how different means of resistance and social movements by various groups worked in the hopes of achieving social justice.

    This course explores the impact of identity on film as an art form and cultural artifact by confronting ideologies of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation as they are reflected in cinematic representation. American film is used as the primary lens through which to view how social, political, and cultural values have been formulated over the last century. Students analyze major films, figures, character types, and narrative strategies to evaluate the relationship between film and identity. (This course is also offered as FTVM 103)

    This course offers an overview of the experiences and contributions of Latina/o/x communities in the United States. Students will examine the impact of colonization, immigration, and forced displacement on these communities, as well as the formation of cultural identity and resistance movements. Throughout the course, students will analyze the intersections of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and other forms of oppression that shape the experiences of Latino/a and Chicano/a communities. They will critically examine issues such as education, labor, health, immigration, and representation in media and politics.
    The course will cover the diverse histories and experiences of Asian Americans, including their migration patterns, experiences of discrimination, and contributions to American society. Students will learn about the social, political, and economic contexts that have shaped the experiences of Asian Americans in the United States, including colonialism, immigration policy, and racial and ethnic hierarchies. The course will also examine the intersections of race, gender, class, and sexuality in shaping the experiences of Asian Americans, as well as the cultural expressions of Asian American communities, including literature, film, music, and art. Throughout the course, students will engage in critical thinking and analysis of issues such as identity formation, community building, activism, and social justice.
    This course provides an overview of the interdisciplinary field of Black Studies, examining the experiences, cultures, histories, and contributions of people of African descent in the United States and worldwide. The course will explore key concepts, themes, and debates in Black Studies, including race, racism, colonialism, diaspora, identity, power, resistance, and social justice. Topics covered include the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism and decolonization, Pan-Africanism, Black Nationalism, Civil Rights and Black Power movements, African American literature and art, Hip Hop culture, and contemporary issues affecting people of African descent. Throughout the course, students will engage in critical thinking and analysis of issues such as identity formation, community building, activism, and social justice.

    This course is a history of Native Americans in the region of the current day United States from the time preceding European colonialism to the present. The course content will be presented from a Native American perspective, emphasizing colonialism, removal, assimilation, termination, and self determination. (This course is also offered at HIST 107)

    This course is a history of Native Americans in the region of the current day United States from the time preceding European colonialism to the present. The course content will be presented from a Native American perspective, emphasizing colonialism, removal, assimilation, termination, and self determination. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging work. (This course is also offered as HIST 107H)

    This course provides an introduction to the field of Native American Studies. It emphasizes the agency, struggles, and social justice efforts of Native Americans in the United States. Topics covered include Native cultural and intellectual traditions; racialization and intersectionality; antiracism and decolonization; and the relationship between Western scientific practices and Native American experiences. (This course is also offered as ANTHRO 108)

    This course is a sociological and interdisciplinary examination of racial and ethnic groups in American society. Topics include historical and contemporary events and practices that have institutionalized racism including the social struggles of the four racialized core groups, with a focus on introductory concepts of ethnic studies, intersectionality, and anti-racist approaches toward social justice and equity. (This course is also offered as SOC 141)

    This course is a sociological and interdisciplinary examination of racial and ethnic groups in American society. Topics include historical and contemporary events and practices that have institutionalized racism including the social struggles of the four racialized core groups, with a focus on introductory concepts of ethnic studies, intersectionality, and anti-racist approaches toward social justice and equity. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work. (This course is also offered as SOC 141H)

    This course is a survey of Chicana/o literature, including novels, drama, poetry, and essays. The course explores concepts of Chicana/o identity, race and racism, and how these themes characterize Chicana/o culture and literary expression.  It also examines important social, cultural, and political movements that have influenced and continue to shape the Chicana/o community. (This course is also offered as ENGL 163).

    This course is a comprehensive examination of African-American literature, including prose, poetry, and fiction, from the early oral tradition to present. The course also explores concepts of race, racism, and ethnicity that are manifest in African-American literature, and will examine identity as it relates to finding national identity, losing a given, forced identity and acceptance of identity that is foreign to personal history. (This course is also offered as ENGL 165)

    This course explores the impact of identity on film as an art form and cultural artifact by confronting ideologies of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation as they are reflected in cinematic representation. American film is used as the primary lens through which to view how social, political, and cultural values have been formulated over the last century. Students analyze major films, figures, character types, and narrative strategies to evaluate the relationship between film and identity. (This course is also offered as ETHS 103)
    This course is a history of Native Americans in the region of the current day United States from the time preceding European colonialism to the present. The course content will be presented from a Native American perspective, emphasizing colonialism, removal, assimilation, termination, and self determination. (This course is also offered at ETHS 107)

    This course is a history of Native Americans in the region of the current day United States from the time preceding European colonialism to the present. The course content will be presented from a Native American perspective, emphasizing colonialism, removal, assimilation, termination, and self determination. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging work. (This course is also offered as ETHS 107H).

    This course is a sociological and interdisciplinary examination of racial and ethnic groups in American society. Topics include historical and contemporary events and practices that have institutionalized racism including the social struggles of the four racialized core groups, with a focus on introductory concepts of ethnic studies, intersectionality, and anti-racist approaches toward social justice and equity. This course is also offered as ETHS 141.
    This course is a sociological and interdisciplinary examination of racial and ethnic groups in American society. Topics include historical and contemporary events and practices that have institutionalized racism including the social struggles of the four racialized core groups, with a focus on introductory concepts of ethnic studies, intersectionality, and anti-racist approaches toward social justice and equity. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work. This course is also offered as ETHS 141H.

    Term 5

    10-13 units
    Complete one course from each of the following areas:
    ARCH 203 - Advanced Digital Media and Algorithmic Design

    Tools that are available to model design parametrically will be introduced in this class to illustrate the construction of geometrical relationships among complex shapes. Focus is on hands-on techniques that can be applied to the design process, to extend the efficiency and productivity of design work. Using design mathematics and computational definitions, students will develop digital models that they will translate into physical models. This class builds on student’s existing knowledge of Rhino, furthering their skills in three-dimensional modeling and introduces students to rendering practices.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ARCH 103
    ARCH 213 - Design Studio IV

    This upper-level architectural design studio integrates regulatory, site, and social considerations into a sustainable design response that addresses/mitigates climate risks. The focus is on sustainability and energy-efficiency, with a reflection on the environmental and social impact of an architectural design proposal on a given site and surrounding context. Emphasis is on multiple scales of design, from the detailed wall section and building envelope to the structural, energy, and spatial organizational system guiding the design process. Investigations will stress logical organization, craftsmanship, technical skills, vocabulary, and physical object-making through the design of complex building types. Design investigations will focus on a public building complex in a given neighborhood in the Southern California region that is facing social, environmental, and climate risks. 

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ARCH 212
    2. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ARCH 203
    Area 5 – Physical and Biological Sciences
    This course is the companion course to  ASTRON 120 Introduction to Astronomy. Laboratory work provides a hands-on enrichment and deeper understanding of topics discussed in the astronomy lecture. Topics include use of star maps, identification of constellations, determination of orbits, rotation rate, and mass of celestial objects using astronomical methods of observation and analysis. Students will also perform 3-D modeling of the solar system and constellations, study the nature of light, lenses and telescopes, make some direct observations with telescopes, and utilize astronomical software.
    This is an introduction to astronomy, the ultimate adventure. Our very big universe can be described by a small set of knowable rules through a logical method called science, where the excitement of an evolving and sometimes violent universe of stars and galaxies is explored. Topics include the night sky, motions of the Sun, the Moon, and the planets, light, properties and life-cycles of stars with a detailed look at our Sun, galaxies, and the origin of the universe.

    Introductory chemistry involves the study of the material makeup of our world and its relationship to life, the natural environment, and our lived experiences. General scientific principles including scientific observation and measurement are also introduced. This course is designed to prepare students for careers in nursing, medicine, engineering and other science and allied health professions.

    This course is an introduction to the bonding, naming, structure, and chemical and biomolecular properties for different classes of organic compounds and biomolecules, with a focus on their cellular, medicinal and industrial importance.

    This course provides a foundation for the concepts of general, organic, and biochemistry for students who wish to pursue allied health fields such as nursing. Some of the areas studied include the physical and chemical properties of common elements and compounds, the SI system, measurements and conversions, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical equations and calculations, gases, solutions, electrolytes as well as an introduction to the bonding, naming, structure, and chemical and biological properties for different classes of organic compounds and biomolecules, with a focus on their cellular, medicinal and commercial importance.

    General Chemistry I is first-semester college-level chemistry with an emphasis on the mole concept, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, the relationships of intramolecular and intermolecular forces to chemical and physical properties, the periodic table, organic chemistry, and solids, liquids and gases.

    General Chemistry II is the second half of a two-part sequence in chemistry with an emphasis on thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, nuclear and electrochemistry. This course prepares students for future courses and careers in chemistry, physics, biology, health sciences, and the earth sciences.

    This course examines the properties, synthesis, and reactions of organic compounds, those that contain carbon, which includes many important modern materials, such as plastic and pharmaceuticals. It also provides the foundational background to later learn about the chemistry of biological systems. 

    The second semester of organic chemistry continues the study of carbon compounds including aliphatic, aromatic and heterocyclic series, theoretical concepts, instrumentation, mechanisms, synthesis and functional groups. Laboratory includes preparation and study of properties, and extensive identification of organic compounds.

    This course is an introduction to environmental issues from a scientific perspective. It focuses on physical, chemical, and biological processes within the Earth system, the interaction between humans and these processes, environmental racism and environmental justice, and the role of science in finding sustainable, culturally appropriate solutions.

    You may have noticed that Earth’s atmosphere, life forms, water resources, and landforms vary considerably from one place to another. This class helps you to understand how and why these variations occur, how the environment impacts us humans, and how we humans impact the environment.  People from different backgrounds experience environmental impacts differently, so environmental justice is interwoven throughout this course.  GEOG 111/GEOG 111H is strongly recommended for students who desire to transfer to CSU/UC.  It is recommended that students complete GEOG 111/GEOG 111H within three years of completing GEOG 110.

    In this laboratory companion for the GEOG 110 physical geography lecture course, you will use hands-on, in-class and field-based experiences to better understand and appreciate how and why Earth’s atmosphere, life forms, water resources, and landforms vary considerably from one place to another.  Because we humans are part of the physical environment, it is important to understand how people from different backgrounds impact the environment and experience environmental impacts differently.  This course is recommended for students concurrently enrolled in GEOG 110 or who have successfully completed the course within the last three years.  Students should be prepared to participate in one or more off-campus field exercises.

    In this laboratory companion for the GEOG 110 physical geography lecture course, you will use hands-on, in-class and field-based experiences to better understand and appreciate how and why Earth’s atmosphere, life forms, water resources, and landforms vary considerably from one place to another.  Because we humans are part of the physical environment, it is important to understand how people from different backgrounds impact the environment and experience environmental impacts differently.  This course is recommended for students concurrently enrolled in GEOG 110 or who have successfully completed the course within the last three years.  Students should be prepared to participate in one or more off-campus field exercises. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging coursework.

    Do you monitor the daily weather? Are you intrigued by severe weather events like tornadoes, tropical cyclones, blizzards, and flooding rain? This course covers Earth's atmospheric phenomena, with special reference to causes and regional distribution of weather and climate, both past and present.  Topics include atmospheric structure and composition, solar radiation and energy balances, temperature, seasonal changes, atmospheric moisture, clouds and fog, precipitation, air pressure, winds, air masses and fronts, cyclones, weather forecasting, climate, and climate change.  Emphasis will be given to current environmental topics, including natural and anthropogenic global climate change, air pollution, and environmental justice.

    Earth is an amazing place, and for millennia cultures and civilizations have attempted to explain the various topics that relate to our understanding of our blue planet.  From the various minerals, rocks, and resources found on it that power our cellphones and televisions to the dramatic features, such as mountains, volcanoes, canyons etc. that shape our landscape. From the consequential natural disasters such as earthquakes that we in California and people around the world deal with on an annual basis to the disproportionate effects of global climate change.  In this course we build a fundamental understanding of these topics (and many more) by emphasizing the overarching Theory of Plate Tectonics, the processes that created the continents and the ocean basins, and the internal and external processes that change the landscape and impact the planet in a variety of ways we seek to put ourselves in the context of our planet.

    This course is a hands-on introduction to the study of the Earth, with an emphasis on the materials that make up the Earth.  Students will participate in one or more field trips. This course is recommended for students concurrently enrolled in GEOL 101 or who have successfully completed GEOL 101 within the last two years.
    This course reviews the geologic history of the Earth.  Specific topics include the planet's origin and chronological processes that produce major continental and oceanic features, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, interpretation of Earth history from rock and fossil records, and the evolutionary development of plant and animal life. Students should anticipate participating in one or more field trips.
    This course introduces the relationships among geologic processes, natural resources, and the needs of society. Topics include natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, and mudflows; mineral and energy resources; and the particular problems associated with urbanization, resource use, and pollution. Students should anticipate participating in one or more field trips.
    An introduction to the essentials of Earth Science including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate.

    In this laboratory component of the GEOL 140 Earth Science lecture course, you will use hands-on, field-based, and in-class experiences to better understand and appreciate the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather, and climate. This course is recommended for students concurrently enrolled in GEOL 140 or who have successfully completed the course within the last three years. Students should be prepared to participate in one or more off-campus field exercises.

    This course introduces students to the physical and historical geology of California, emphasizing the distinctive geologic features of each of California's twelve geomorphic provinces. Students should anticipate participating in one or more field trips.
    This course comprises a study of the geology of selected national parks, monuments, seashores, recreational areas, and other public sites of geologic interest within the United States and its territories. There is an emphasis on the geologic processes that formed these notable sites. Students should anticipate participating in one or more field trips.
    This course explores the geological processes that created the ocean basins, chemistry of sea water, physical motions of the oceans, and the interrelationships of biological communities with their physical environments.  Oceanographers and related scientists from traditionally underrepresented groups are featured throughout this course.  Environmental issues and environmental justice movements associated with the world's oceans fundamentally inform this course.  Geospatial analysis of world oceans, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing, is an integral component of this course.  It is recommended that transfer students also enroll in the companion OCEAN 111, Elements of Oceanography Laboratory.
    This hands-on course introduces students to techniques of oceanography, including bathymetry, charts, and methods of studying the physical ocean environment.  Oceanographers and related scientists from traditionally underrepresented groups are featured throughout this course.  Environmental issue and environmental justice movements associated with the world's oceans fundamentally inform this course.  This course is recommended for students concurrently enrolled in OCEAN 101 or who have successfully completed the course within the last three years.

    This introductory, algebra-based, physics course is an exploration of the physical principles ranging from classical mechanics to modern physics, which shape our lives. Students will be better equipped to make connections between the concepts of physics and their everyday world. This class includes a hands-on laboratory to bridge the connection between theory and everyday life.  This course also explores the connections between physics and other fields of science, technology, and society. 

    This is the first course in a two-semester physics sequence designed primarily for students in biology, pharmacology, pre-medicine, physical therapy, and allied health programs. Topics include mechanics, waves, fluids, and thermodynamics. The needed concepts of calculus will be developed and used where appropriate.

    This is the second course in a two-semester physics sequence designed primarily for students in biology, pharmacology, pre-medicine, physical therapy, and allied health programs.  Topics include electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. The needed concepts of calculus will be developed and used where appropriate.

    This is a calculus based physics course covering mechanics and oscillations. This course is designed to satisfy the lower division physics requirement for majors in physics, engineering, astronomy, chemistry, geology, computer science and mathematics.
    This is a calculus based physics course covering electricity, magnetism, and waves. This course is designed to satisfy the lower division physics requirement for majors in physics, engineering, astronomy, chemistry, geology, computer science and mathematics.
    This is a calculus based physics course covering thermodynamics, fluids, optics, and modern physics. This course is designed to satisfy the lower division physics requirement for majors in physics, engineering, astronomy, chemistry, geology, computer science and mathematics.
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    This course introduces concepts and methods used to study the human species in a scientific, evolutionary framework. Topics covered include evolutionary theory, genetics, the fossil record of human ancestors, comparative primatology, human variation, and interactions between biology and culture.

    This course introduces concepts and methods used to study the human species in a scientific, evolutionary framework. Topics covered include evolutionary theory, genetics, the fossil record of human ancestors, comparative primatology, human variation, and interactions between biology and culture. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    This laboratory course is offered as a supplement to Biological Anthropology (ANTHRO 106 or ANTHRO 106H) either taken concurrently or in a subsequent term. Laboratory exercises are designed to introduce students to the scientific method and explore genetics, human variation, human and non-human primate anatomy and behavior, the primate and hominin fossil record, and other resources to investigate processes that affect human evolution.

    This is an introductory course that explores biological concepts in our everyday lives as they are closely connected to racial, sociocultural, health, and environmental issues.  


     

    The course presents the ecological consequences of human resource use and population growth. Emphasis is placed on earth's life support systems and current environmental problems threatening human health and species survival.
    This course is a general introduction to the fundamentals of human heredity. Topics include patterns of inheritance, the structure of DNA and its function, the role mutations play in genetic diseases and cancer, the interaction between genes and the environment, and recent advances in biotechnology and its impact on society.

    This course is an introduction to cellular and molecular aspects of biology emphasizing principles of scientific process, evolution by natural selection, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, classic and modern genetics, and concepts that integrate cellular with organismal activities.  Experimental design concepts and application are emphasized in the laboratory. This is the first semester of three introductory biology courses for the pre-professional, biology major, environmental science or others interested in an in-depth study of biology. 

    This course is an introduction to the diversity of organisms, their structure, function, and adaptations to the environment. The course requires participation in field trips and outdoor classroom (Living Lab Garden and Oak Garden) activities. This course is part of three introductory biology courses for the pre-professional, biology major, environmental science or others interested in an in-depth study of biology.

    This course is an introduction to the principles of evolution and the ecological processes governing organisms and populations. The course requires participation in and completion of a field project and participation in weekend field trips and outdoor classroom (Living Lab Garden and Oak Garden) activities. This course is part of three introductory biology courses for the pre-professional, biology major, environmental science or others interested in an in-depth study of biology.

    This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence that introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of human anatomy and physiology. This course provides a foundation for pre-allied professional majors or others interested in the advanced study of human biology. Topics include inorganic and organic chemistry, body orientation and organization, cytology, histology, fluid and electrolyte balances, and the following systems: nervous, skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive system, and metabolism. Course includes dissections of preserved specimens.
    This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence that introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of human anatomy and physiology. This course provides a foundation for pre-professional majors or others interested in the advanced study of human biology. Topics include fluid and electrolyte balance and the following body system: integumentary, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive. The course includes dissections of preserved specimens. 
    This is a comprehensive lecture/laboratory course in human anatomy. It is organized to explore the body both regionally and systemically. The course studies gross anatomy with an extensive dissection of the cat and other significant organs.  Relevant comparisons to human systems and structures are emphasized in the laboratory portion of the course. Histological and cellular anatomy are included as they apply to various structures and systems.
    This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence.  It builds on an understanding of structure to explain the dynamic functions of the human body to a cellular level.  Topics include physiology of the following systems:  muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.  Homeostatic mechanisms and the interrelationships of body organ systems are emphasized and enhanced with clinical illustrations.

    This course is a formal introduction to and exciting exploration of the fundamental principles and techniques of microbiology and immunology. Attention is given to the morphology, control, metabolism, and genetics of   microorganisms. Emphasis is placed on the pathogenesis of and immunity to infectious diseases.

    This course will introduce the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and the role of the scientific method in neuroscience. Topics will include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, nervous system structure and functions, hormonal and neurochemical mechanisms, brain-behavior relationships underlying movement, sensation, perception, learning, memory, consciousness, emotion, regulatory processes, and psychological disorders. Historical scientific contributions and current research principles for studying brain-behavior relationships and mental processes will be addressed in this course. Ethical standards for human and animal research will be discussed in the context of both invasive and non-invasive experimental research. (PSYCH 141)