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Distance Education Schedule

Is an on-campus orientation, prerequisite, or assessment required?
Check the Schedule of Classes and click on the instructor's name in the list of classes below. Visit the Assessment Center's webpage for the testing schedule. Need more information? -or- Ready to enroll? Visit Resources for Students for links to IMPORTANT information.

Spring 2015 Online and Hybrid Classes (January 26 - May 23)

ACCT 1A

Financial Accounting

Teaches accounting concepts from the user's perspective.

4 Units

86735

Online class

ACCT 151A

Introduction to Accounting Bookkeeping Concepts

Covers practical accounting, terminology, and the complete accounting cycle from documentation through journals, ledgers, and financial statements for both service and merchandising companies.

4 Units

86724

Online class

ACCT 163

Using Quickbooks

Introduces use of QuickBooks from the accounting practitioner's perspective.

3 Units

84381

Online class

86729

On campus class component

ANTHR 1L

Biological Anthropology Lab

Presents a hands-on exploration of topics in biological anthropology.

1 Unit

86778

Contact instructor for Course details

Online class

ANTHR 2

Introduction to Anthropology: Cultural

Presents a cross-cultural, comparative study of contemporary human behavior with emphasis on the effects of globalization on contemporary cultures.

3 Units

86787

Online class

AH 10

Appreciation/Introduction to the Visual Arts

Introduces the forms, processes and styles of the visual arts.

3 Units

86756

Online class

86757

Online class

AH 16

Art of India and Southeast Asia

Surveys the history of the visual arts of India and Southeast Asia, including Tibet and Nepal, from ancient to modern times. Recommended Preparation: ART 50L.

3 Units

88193

Online class

AH 20B

Survey of Art from Renaissance to the Present

Surveys art of the Renaissance, Baroque, 19th and 20th centuries through illustrated lectures.

3 Units

86762

Online class

ART PHOTOGRAPHY

AP 6

Introduction to Digital Photography

Introduces basic digital photography skills: camera operation and exposure controls; Macintosh computer basics; elementary software image quality adjustment techniques; printing and digital output; composition; visual communication. Hybrid Requisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in ART 50L.

.75 Units

88372

Online class

AP 45

Contemporary Trends in Photography

Examines the images of contemporary photographers worldwide to illustrate the major themes and concepts in photography from 1945 to the present. Includes visual presentations of images, discussions and gallery field trips designed to enhance the student's personal vision and promote creative visual thinking. No lab time required.

3 Units

88236

Online class

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

ASL 1

Elementary Sign Language 1

Develops basic receptive and expressive signing skills within the context of Deaf culture.

5 Units

86844

Required on-campus meetings

86845

Required on-campus meetings

86846

Required on-campus meetings

86847

Required on-campus meetings

ASL 2

Elementary Sign Language 2

Develops basic receptive and expressive signing skills within the context of Deaf culture.

5 Units

86848

Required on-campus meetings

86849

Required on-campus meetings

BUS 5

Business Information Systems

Introduces management information systems, systems design and development, data communications, data management, office automation, computer hardware and software concepts, and the use of information technology to compete in the business world. Software applications such as word processing (Word), financial spreadsheets (Excel) and data base systems (Access) are introduced with appropriate business applications.

4 Units

86908

Online class

BUS 18

Introduces the United States justice system, covering and relating criminal, civil, employment, torts and contract laws to business operations.

4 Units

86902

Online class

BUS 20

Introduction to Business

Surveys business principles, problems, practices and procedures.

3 Units

86906

Online class

COMMUNICATION STUDIES

COMM 6

Introduces the role of the listener in communication with discussion and activities focusing on listening habits, perception, and types of listening.

1 Unit

87091

Online class

87092

Online class

COMM 8

Communication Activities

Provides experience in various communication activities including observation of and participation in community and/or college groups.

3 Units

87107

Online class

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CIS 33

Introduction to Programming Database- Driven Websites With PHP

Teaches programming of database-driven, web-based applications (such as an eCommerce website) that require online data storage and retrieval and a high degree of user/website interactivity. Hybrid Requisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CS 11 or CS 12J or CS 12GP or CIS 32. Recommended Preparation: DM 60; Eligibility for MATH 154.

4 Units

86267

Course details

Online class

CIS 82

Introduction to Routing Technologies and Theory (Cisco CCNA 2)

Introduces routing technology, routing theory and router configuration including static routes, distance vector and link state routing theory, routing loop issues, VLSM, CIDR, and routing protocols such as RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP and Single Area OSPF. Second of four courses in the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA curriculum. Provides hands-on experience configuring Cisco routers, additional information on routing theory and protocols beyond that of the basic Cisco Networking Academy Semester 2 course, leading to a more detailed understanding of routing.

4 Units

88443

Course details

CIS 90

Introduction to UNIX/Linux

Provides a technical overview of the UNIX/Linux operating system, including hands-on experience with commands, files, and tools.

3 Units

88445

Online class

CIS 160WS

Network Analysis Using Wireshark

Teaches practical network management skills using the Wireshark network analyzer. Prerequisite: CIS 82 or CIS 83.

4 Units

88447

Course details

Online class

CIS 185

Advanced Routing - Cisco CCNP Route

Teaches implementing, monitoring, and maintaining routing services in an enterprise network.

3 Units

88449

Online class with a required on-campus orientation

CIS 191AB

UNIX/Linux Installation, Configuration and Administration

Introduces skills required to administer UNIX/Linux systems.

4 Units

84737

Required on-campus meetings

CIS 192AB

UNIX/Linux Network Administration

Teaches the building of network infrastructures, and the installation, configuration, and protection services on Linux TCP/IP networks. Prerequisites: CIS 81 and CIS 90 or equivalent skills. Recommended Preparation: CIS 191AB

4 Units

88451

Required on-campus meetings

CIS 193AB

UNIX/Linux Security Administration

Teaches how to perform the tasks and examine the strategies of UNIX/Linux host, files, and network security management. Prerequisite: CIS 192AB. Recommended Preparation: CIS 175.

4 Units

88454

Required on-campus meetings

CIS 196

Microsoft Windows Network Administration (Semester 2)

Teaches implementation and management of Microsoft network environments. Prerequisite: CIS 195 or equivalent skills.

4 Units

88456

Online class

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS/BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

CABT 31

Covers the basic, intermediate and expert features of Microsoft Word necessary to produce complex, professional-quality business documents.

3 Units

86945

Online class.

COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE

CG 1

College Success

Intergrates personal growth, learning techniques, academic and career success, problem solving, critical, and creative thinking.

3 Units

86987

Online class

CG 51

Introduction to College

Explores college and university requirements, college services, educational alternatives, and strategies for student success

1 Units

86994

Required on-campus orientation

CG 52

College Study Skills

Develops academic study skills including motivation, concentration, effective note-taking, textbook study methods, time management, test-taking, and test anxiety reduction.

1 Unit

86996

Required on-campus orientation

CG 54

Career Planning

A two-part class involving self-analysis through discussion and tests of aptitude, interest, values and personality; investigation of the world of work.

1 Unit

86997

Required on-campus orientation

88199

Required on-campus orientation

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CJ 1

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Examines the history and philosophy of the administration of justice in America; identification and interrelationship of the various sub systems; theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation.

3 Units

87044

Online class

CJ 2

Historical development and evolution of law; origin and foundation of law in U.S.; definition and importance of case law; principles of California criminal law; components of criminal offenses and criminal negligence; legal defense; inchoate crimes; study of specific California crimes and their elements; criminal law terminology.

3 Units

87052

Online class

CJ 6

Criminal Investigation

Examines the fundamental investigative techniques of crime scene and follow- up investigation. Transfer Credit: CSU. C-ID AJ 140

4 Units

87058

Online class

CJ 10

Forensic Investigation

Teaches skills necessary to identify, preserve, and lawfully collect evidence at a crime scene/

4 Units

87046

Online class

CJ 12

Contemporary Issues in the Justice System

Presents an analysis of contemporary issues that are an immediate concern to the justice system including domestic violence, gangs, drug and narcotic abuse, police review, controversial prosecutions and voter initiatives directed at the Criminal Justice System. Transfer Credit: CSU.

4 Units

88437

Online class

CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

CAHM 20

Examines essential nutrients and how they affect our health throughout life emphasizing and evaluating current developments in nutrition

3 Units

86958

Required on-campus orientation

DANCE 1

Dance Appreciation

Examines 20th Century dance in multiple cultural, artistic, historical and performance contexts, using lectures, video, demonstration, viewing live performances and exploration of selected dance styles. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

3 Units

87121

Online class

DM 1

Introduction to Digital Media

Introduces digital media from historical and contemporary perspectives, emphasizing practicle fundamentals of design, the production process, and creative technology applications.

4 Units

87168

Online class

87171

Online class

87172

Online class

DM 60

Web Publishing I: (X)HTML and CSS Level 1

Presents planning and production of web sites including: Text, Graphics, Hand-coded HTML, Basic Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and HTML and CSS Validation. Prerequisite: DM 1 or equivalent skills. Transfer Credit: CSU.

3 Units

88257

Online class

ENGL 1A

College Composition

Emphasizes the expository essay and research paper; readings serve as models and topics for discussion. Students write a minimum of 6,000 words, focusing on clarity and accuracy.

3 Units

87303

Online class

87324

Online class

87325

Online class

87326

Online class

ENGL 1B

Composition and Literature

Introduces literature through reading, writing, and discussion to develop critical and analytical skills; satisfies Humanities and Fine Arts requirement for UC/CSU. Students write a minimum of 6,000 words, focusing on literary interpretation and research.

3 Units

87348

Online class

L. Scott-Curtis

87349

Online class

L. Scott-Curtis

ENGL 2

Composition and Critical Thinking

Develops writing and reading skills for logical reasoning and argumentation; satisfies the IGETC & CSU critical thinking requirements.

3 Units

87357

Required on-campus orientation

87365

Required on-campus orientation

87366

Required on-campus orientation

87369

Required on-campus orientation

87372

Required on-campus orientation

87373

Required on-campus orientation

ENGL 100

Elements of Writing

Students will write, revise, and edit a minimum of 6,000 words, including personal narratives, analytical essays, reports, and arguments.

3 Units

87241

Online class

87251

Online class

ENGL 100L

Writing Laboratory

Practice and study of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and style in student writing; students meet weekly in a small workshop.

1 Unit

87258

Online class

87277

Online class

87287

Online class

ENGL 153

Provides individualized instruction on spelling patterns and rules under the supervision of a writing tutor.

1 Unit

87300

Online class

FIN 4

Money Management

Teaches the financial planning process of money management including budgeting, credit and debt analysis, investments options (stocks, bonds, and mutual funds), acquiring real estate, and retirement planning.

4 Units

87436

Online class

FIN 10

Introduction to Investments

Surveys of investment management and investment alternatives with particular emphasis on the equity markets. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for MATH 154. Transfer Credit: CSU

4 Units

88558

Online class

FIRE TECHNOLOGY

FT 3

Fire Protection Equipment and Systems

Examines portable fire extinguishing equipment; fire detection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems; and protection systems for special hazards. Transfer Credit: CSU.

3 Units

87450

Online class

FT 5

Fire Behavior and Combustion

Examines theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled including an in-depth study of fire chemistry, physics, characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and control techniques.

3 Units

87452

Online class

FT 6ES

Principles of Emergency Services Safety And Survival

Introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout the emergency services.

3 Units

87453

Online class

FT 7

Introduction to Hazardous Materials

Presents emergency handling of toxic and radioactive materials, fuels, oxidizers, explosives, as well as flammability and hazard control for storage and transit.

3 Units

87454

Online class

FR 1

Elementary French 1

Develops speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills, with French as the primary language of instruction.

5 Units

87437

Required on-campus meetings

87438

Required on-campus meetings

FR 2

Elementary French 2

Practices and builds upon elementary speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills, with French as the primary language of instruction. Prerequisite: FR 1, or two years of high school French, or the equivalent skills. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

5 Units

87440

Required on-campus meetings

GEOG 1

Physical Geography

Studies Earth's dynamic physical systems and processes, including Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil and the biosphere.

3 Units

87457

Required on-campus orientation

GEOG 2

Physical Geography

Studies Earth's dynamic physical systems and processes, including Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil and the biosphere.

3 Units

88169

Required on-campus orientation

GRMN 1

Elementary German 1

Develops speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills, with German as the primary language of instruction. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

5 Units

87463

Required on-campus meetings

GRMN 2

Elementary German

Practices and builds upon elementary speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills, with German as the primary language of instruction. Prerequisite: GRMN 1, or two years of high school German or the equivalent skills. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

5 Units

87464

Required on-campus meetings

HS 10

Personal Health

Explores individual health with emphasis on disease prevention and body wellness including physical and mental health, nutrition, stress, human sexuality, infectious diseases, drug use, and alternative medicine. May satisfy basic California teaching credential requirements in health education.

3 Units

87507

Online class

87511

Online class

87512

Online class

87514

Online class

88556

Online class

HIST 17A

United States History to 1865

Surveys American history, tracing the development of American ideals and institutions from the precolonial and colonial periods through the American Revolution, the establishment of the Constitution, early national and antebellum eras, and the Civil War.

3 Units

87437

Required on-campus orientation

HIST 17B

United States History Since 1865

Surveys the political, economic, social, and diplomatic developments of the United States from the Reconstruction period to the present.

3 Units

87477

Required on-campus orientation

87480

Required on-campus orientation

ITAL 1

Elementary Italian 1

Develops speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills, with Italian as the primary language of instruction. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

5 Units

87528

Required on-campus meetings

ITAL 2

Elementary Italian 2

Practices and builds upon elementary speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills, with Italian as the primary language of instruction. Prerequisite: ITAL 1, or two years of high school Italian, or the equivalent skills. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

5 Units

87530

Required on-campus meetings

JAPAN 1

Elementary Japanese 1

Develops speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills, with Japanese as the primary language of instruction. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

5 Units

87531

Required on-campus meetings

M. Kayawaki-White

JAPAN 2

Elementary Japanese 2

Practices and builds upon elementary speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills, with Japanese as the primary language of instruction. Prerequisite: JAPAN 2, or two years of high school Japanese, or the equivalent skills. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

5 Units

87532

Required on-campus meetings

M. Kayawaki-White

KIN 13

First Aid: Responding to Emergencies

Details the theory and demonstration of first aid care of the injured with certification in American Red Cross "Responding to Emergencies and Community CPR."

3 Units

87543

Required on-campus orientation

LIBRARY SCIENCE

LIBR 10

Information Research

Teaches information literacy and research concepts, skills, and techniques.

1 Unit

87654

Online class

87658

Online class

87659

Online class

87666

Online class

87668

Online class

MATH 12

Elementary Statistics

Presents histograms, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, binomial and normal distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, regression and correlation.

5 Units

87717

Required on-campus meetings

MATH 18

Elementary Statistics

Presents histograms, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, binomial and normal distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, regression and correlation.

5 Units

87717

Required on-campus meetings

MATH 152

Intermediate Algebra

Continues development of algebra skills acquired in elementary algebra, which include the system of real numbers, polynomials, algebraic equations (linear, systems of linear, quadratic, and applications).

5 Units

87743

Required on-campus meetings

MATH 154

Elementary Algebra

Presents a systematic development of numbers, polynomials and polynomial fractions, along with applications to the solution of linear equations, graphing of and solutions for systems of linear equations, quadratic equations and an introduction to exponents and radicals.

5 Units

87762

Required on-campus meetings

MATH 254CM

Essential Mathematics - Computer Mediated

Presents topics in an accelerated format using computer software, assisted by the instructor, and covers whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, signed numbers, equations, statistics, proportions, and geometry.

2 Units

87804

Required on-campus meetings

MEDICAL ASSISTING

MA 70

Medical Terminology

Teaches allied health students fundamentals of medical word building with emphasis on prefixes, word roots, suffixes, combining forms, abbreviations, and lay terms.

3 Units

87711

Required on-campus orientation

METEO 1

Elementary Meteorology

Explores the composition, structure and motion of the atmosphere including: weather systems, clouds and precipitation, radiation, upper atmosphereic phenomena, microclimates, meteorological instruments, and observations.

3 Units

87711

Online class

MUS 6

Fundamentals of Music

Introduces common practice musical notation through musical reading of key signatures, intervals, triads and progression.

3 Units

88299

Online class

MUS 10

Music Appreciation

Studies music of western civilization during the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th century periods. Understanding and enjoyment of music is developed by the study of the elements of music and other concepts essential to the communication of ideas and emotion.

3 Units

87843

Online class

MUS 12

Surveys the traditional music cultures of Asia, Africa, Europe, Native America and Latin America. Emphasis is on the evolution and performance practices of musical styles and the relationship between a culture's music and its religious, political, and social structure.

3 Units

87848

Online class

MUS 13A

Survey of American Popular Music

Surveys American popular music as represented by pop, rock, jazz, classical, country western, theatre music, regional and traditional folk music and their cross cultural and world music influences.

3 Units

88304

Online class

POLITICAL SCIENCE

PS 1

Introduction to Government

Surveys the origins and development of the U.S. political system. Topics include basic concepts from political philosophy, constitutional law, institutions of the federal government (Congress, Presidency, Courts) political parties and elections, federalism, public opinion, the media, interest groups, civil liberties and rights, and California politics. Contemporary issues will be presented from a variety of viewpoints. (Satisfies the state requirement for American institutions and California government.) Critical analytical written work is the primary means of evaluating student performance in this course.

3 Units

87988

Required on-campus orientation

87992

Required on-campus orientation

PSYCH 1

General Psychology

Scientific study of behavior and mental processes, which leads to better understanding of ourselves and other people. Covers basic processes such as perceiving, learning, and remembering. Also introduces theories of personality, abnormal behavior, and child development. Many examples of how psychology can be applied in everyday life.

3 Units

88008

Online class

READ 52

Speed and Comprehension

The course is designed to improve both reading speed and comprehension with a limited amount of vocabulary work. The class is organized on a group and individual basis, using various materials and equipment.

2 Units

88045

Online class

SOC 1

Introduction to Sociology: Understanding Society

Introduces basic sociological concepts, theories, and methods used to understand the dynamics of human interaction and society, including culture, stratification, social mobility, identity, and collective behavior as they affect individuals and society.

3 Units

88061

Online class

SOC 2

Contemporary Social Problems

Examines the social, economic and political definitions, causes, and consequences of major social problems. Evaluates proposed solutions to social problems and methods of intervention. Topics include systemic inequalities along socioeconomic, racial/ethnic, and gender lines and problems in major areas of social life including families, schools, health, and law

3 Units

88070

Online class

SPAN 1

Elementary Spanish 1

Develops elementary speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills within a cultural context, with Spanish as the primary language of instruction. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID SPAN 100

5 Units

88085

Required on-campus meetings

88081

Required on-campus meetings

88078

Required on-campus meetings

88086

Required on-campus meetings

88080

Required on-campus meetings

88076

Required on-campus meetings

88079

Required on-campus meetings

88084

Required on-campus meetings

C. Ramos-Castro

88077

Required on-campus meetings

88082

Required on-campus meetings

88083

Required on-campus meetings

SPAN 2

Elementary Spanish 2

Practices and builds upon elementary speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills within a cultural context, with Spanish as the primary language of instruction. Prerequisite: SPAN 1, or two years of high school Spanish or equivalent skills. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID SPAN 110

5 Units

88094

Required on-campus meetings

88096

Required on-campus meetings

88093

Required on-campus meetings

88095

Required on-campus meetings

88092

Required on-campus meetings

SPAN 3

Intermediate Spanish 1

Further develops elementary language skills, reviews and expands grammar and vocabulary usage in speaking, listening, reading and writing, within a cultural context, with Spanish as the primary language of instruction. Prerequisite: SPAN 2 or equivalent skills. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC with limits: SPAN 3 & 4 combined with 16 & 17- maximum credit- 1 series. SPAN 3 & 16 combined-maximum credit 1 course. C-ID SPAN 200

5 Units

88099

Required on-campus meetings

88098

Required on-campus meetings

88100

Required on-campus meetings

SPAN 4

Intermediate Spanish 2

Develops and refines language skills in order to express more complex ideas and increases awareness of cultural norms, values, and events, with Spanish as the primary language of instruction. Prerequisite: SPAN 3 or equivalent skills. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC with limits: SPAN 3, 4 combined with 16 & 17-maximum credit- 1 series. SPAN 3 & 16 combined-maximum credit 1 course. CID SPAN 210

5 Units

88102

Required on-campus meetings

88101

Required on-campus meetings

TA 9

Appreciation of Theatre Arts

Covers the historical, literary, technical and performance aspects of theatre, film, TV and performance art from earliest time to the present.

3 Units

88135

Online class

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